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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-09
LAW ON SALE or
INDIAN LANDS
Cooneaues from pass /,


ca By the laws Ct the United States.
Sec 2 All petitions for approv-
80 cf deeds 10 iaads inherited BY nna
blood Indian heirs shan be verified
by one or more erantors. ard shall
contain the followinE Information.
The names of "a rrantors and gran.
tees; the description CO iAe lands 10
be conveyed, the character and ex-
tent 81 the interests 10 be oonveyed:
the roll number and the ouantum o.
blood o. the gr9ntor AID decedent.
the permanent residence of the dece-
dent a. the time ot his death: the re-
lationsbip Of each grantor 10 the de-
oedent, AID the names and relation
ship 20 the decendent Of each hsir
who is not 8 grantor.
Sec. 3. The county court shan
establish date upoa which all peti-
lions for the approval Of deeds 10
lands Inherited by full-blooa indians
shan be heard, which date shah be
a. least twice per month. Alta hear
Ing the court shah take the testimony
of disinterested parties 10 establish
the value O. the lands 10 be conveyes
and may al his discretion call in snv
United States Probate attorney as q
counsel for grantor. The attendance
of the grantor O. any other such per
sen 10 testify in such matters as II
his testimony were 10 be hearl IN a
civil action The court nav decline
TO approve any deed when in his 5uds
ment the price is not commensurate
viii his fair judgment and the grant
or is not az heir of Tbs deceased. pro
vide1. tie county court may author
ize the sale and conveyance o. such
lands for cash o. o1e-tourth cash and
The balance in yearly payments Of
one-tourth each. with interest on the
payments az not less than
s per cent per snnum; provided. fur
ther, that in sl sales upon deferred
payments such payments shall be Sc
cured by first mortgage upon the
lands conveyed
sec. 4. No deed which was ex
ecutsd within thirty days from the
date of the death Of the deeedeat
shall be approved by any county
court. and il shall be unlawful for
any person 10 record OF cause 10 b.
recorded any deed. lease. mortrare.
or other incumbrance which has been
secured within thirty days subsa-
Quent 10 the death Of the auo,tee.
and any person violating the provis-
ions q this section shan upoa convic
lon. De- punished by a fine q not
less than $50 tnor more than tho
7and dollars. and may in The discre-
ao1 ot the court be imprisoned u the
souniy j1l ior period o. lot more
than ninety days.
Sec. 2 The provisions OF his act
shall constitute the exclusive law :
governing the procedure relative 10
ne couveyancinE o. the Inherited n
iiar lands by adult full-blood Indian ,
heirs All the provisions OF law I
heretofore enacted in conflict here
With are hereby repealed and set ,
aside, and 10 court shall have the ,
power 10 promulsate OF enforce any =
rules In conflict with this act.
see 9. For the preservation o. :
he public peace. health. and safety. ,
IN emergency is hereby declared 10 ,
sTist by reason whereof il Is neces-
'arT that this act take effect and be
n force from and after its passage
ind approval"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-09

Bank Giving Sadaa Grass Sod 70
Customers.
The Firsi state Bank O. Bokchito
has recently decided 10 give each q
is customers enough o. the famous
sudan Grass Seed 10 each e Us Gus
TONERS 20 plant one acre of grou1d
Tals SEED 1s E-avn extensively h tais
-ountry and IS . very profitable crop.
IN connection with the giving away
,1f TIE seed. Nj l. Il Fash. tie
Ezrm agent for this county. viii pre-
pare and circulate a pamphlet O. the
planting and care Of The suaan grass
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-09

GiTls Wanted: Intelligent. ambi-
0Sus. young girls. wanted 10 study
E1uTxing AZ the Denison ity Hospital
rT1Ite for information Denison.
Texas Wa
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-09

See the orona TypeErItsr. the ma
chine for the travelling nan. az this
office.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-09
Rails Appointed ON Board Of Eduos-
ton.

J c. Rails. Of Atoka. who was re-
Gently appointed On the Supreme
Court Commission and whose appoint
ment the Supreme Court refused to
affirm. has been appointed By Gov
ernor Williams az 4 member of the
State Board Of Edurztion.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28

years old, was admitted to St. Joseph's hospital to be treated for appendicitis. The boys comes from Storrs.
 Emil Weyer, a foreman at the Rossie Velvet mill of this city, is at St. Jo- seph's hospital undergoing treatment for appendicitis. He entered the inst1- tuition Monday night.
 Arrangements are being made by the officers of the American Thread com pany baseball league to make their coming social a very enjoyable affair. The proceeds will be turned over to the baseball league fund.
 Michael Crowley, the railroad con- ductor who had to leave his train here about ten days ago because of pneu- monia, and who has been treated at Dr. Laura H. Hills home, has so far recovered that he was able to go to his home in Norwood, Mass, Monday.
 Dog owners are keeping Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton busy these days, pro- curing licenses for their dogs. A large number of them have already called at the office and secured the necessary license and tag. After May 1 there will be a penalty of $1 for delinquent dog owners to pay.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
NEW ENGLAND SICK
 GET BACK HEALTH
Victims Of Digestive Disorders Tell of Wonderful Effect of
 Remedy.

Many New England stomach suf. ferers and, in fact, people all over the United States, have found remarkable results from the use of Mayr's Won derfu1 Remedy.
 Hundreds in this State alone have taken this remedy and tell today of the benefits they received. Its effects come quickly-the first dose con vinces; no long treatment. Here is what two who have taken it say:
 MRS. S. D. JOHNSON, 61 Whit more street, Hartford, Conn, wrote: My pains left me the next day after taking the treatment. It is simply wonderful how it relieved me-"
 MRS. CLARE SHAW. 493 Dexter St., Providence, R. l., wrote: "I re- ceived your treatment and it saved my life. am better now than I have been for twenty years"
 Mayr's Wonderful Remedy gives per. manent results for stomach, liver and intestinal ailments. Eat as much and whatever you like. No more distress after eating, pressure of gas in the stomach and around the heart Get one bottle of your druggist now and try it on an absolute guarantee-if not satis- factory money will be returned.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
CONTRACTS AWARDED.
w. Leroy Osborne of Norwich Among Successful Bidders for City Work.

Charles Larrabee, Jr., of Windham Center, has been awarded the contract for the construction of the cement walks in this city this summer. There were four bidders and all were close, but MT. Larrabee was the lowest. The bids were: Ahern Construction com pany, curbing 16c. walk 17c; c. E. Leonard, curb 12c. walk 17c; M. F. Sullivan, curb 15c, walk 16c: Charles Larrabee, curb 12c. walk 16c. For the spraying of trees there were three bids. The contract was awarded to W. Leroy Osborne of Norwich, whose bid was soc a tree. The other two bids were 55c and COG respectively. The Stand ard Oil company secured the contract for street oil, agreeing to furnish it to the city for 8 1-2 cents a gallon, which was one cent less than the other bid per gallon. For the cement foun- dation on which will be laid the gran ite block pavement on Main street there were five bidders. Merrill Jones was the lowest bidder and secured the contract. His bid was $4.45, while the highest bid was $6.25. The other three were in between these high and low figures The Lincoln and Boss com pany has the contract for the city coal
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Windsor.-The Loomis institute is to have new buildings soon at a cost of $250,000.
 RockviIIe.-The visiting nurse fund according to the report of the treas urer, $. c. Cummings, is $TO6.29
 TerryviIIe. Commencing Saturday @ man from Torrington established ay through jitney service between Ter-} ryville and Torrington, via Thomas ton.
 NorwaIk.-The M. oppenheim Had company of Norwalk, Inc, was adju-S dicated a bankrupt in the UnitedS States court Monday on the petition off creditors. }
 Essex.-Mrs. Ida Steele and Mrs. Dickinson have been appointed dele- gates to the Woman's Christian Tenn perance union convention which will be held in Durham Thursday, May zo1
 Winsted.-A baby elk has been pre- sented William Risedorf, steward ofJ the Winsted Elks' club, by William Snyder, manager of the Central Park Zoo, New York, and is expected to ar rive in Winsted this week.
 BristoI-Lawyer James T. Matherl was in Bridgeport Monday as repre- sentative of 300 Bristol people, mostl women, who hold contracts that wer put out by the Grand Rapids Furnitur and Supply corporation of that city.
 Torrington.-Member of the state> board of health have been in Torring- ton inspecting the Sickmund farm to determine whether it's use as an aims house is likely to prove a source of contamination to the Torrington water supply.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
Brief Mention.

George R. Bartlett is in Boston
 P. s. Hills spent Tuesday in Nor wich.
 Harold Howe was in Providence Sunday.
 William Keirans is in Boston for a few days
 G. W. Hickey is spending the week in Boston.
 Clarence Bowen spent Tuesday in Colchester.
 Dr. w. J. Blakesley is in Boston for few days.
 Mrs. Rose D. Johnson is the guest of friends in Stafford.
 Miss Rose Healey is in Providence for a week visiting relatives.
 Miss Mary Gallagher is the guest of friends in Hartford this week.
 Miss R. E. Taylor was in Middle Haddam to spend Sunday with rela- tives.
 ed from stay of several days in New York.
 Mrs. H. E. Lamson and son are be- ing entertained by relatives in New Haven.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Little are wis., iting MT. and Mrs. Lewelyn Kinney of Mystic.
 Mrs. c. Pomeroy is spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. Minnie P. Cooley, of New Haven.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer B. Stone of New Britain are entertaining MT. and Mrs. c. E. Leonard of Prospect street.
 Miss Annie Rothblatt, who has been a bookkeeper for the Max Pollock Co, of Hop River, has resigned at that plant.
 Tn Hartford Tuesday were: W. A. Allen, Miss Fannie Heeley, P. J. Two mey, Mrs. Ruel Hyde, Fred Taylor, Rev. J. A. Dooley, Mrs. R. G. Watrous, Miss Alice Holden, Miss Emma Brit ion Mrs r., Kingsbi11-v
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
STONINCTON
Calvary Parish May Form Young La dies Guiid-Fife and Drum Corps to Note Fourteenth Anniversary.

This Wednesday, evening there is to be a meeting at Calvary church rectory at 7.15 o'clock to talk over the organization of Young Ladies' guild.
 Will Play East Greenwich. This afternoon the s. H. S. will play the East Greenwich Academy team on Stanton field. This is the third game of the season. Tuesday afternoon the Stonington Travel club held it's regular meeting and most interesting programme was enjoyed. The last meeting of the season will be held in May.
 The Y. P. $. c. E. of the Second Congregational church is planning a May Basket social.
 Sewing Circle Meets.
 ). F. Trumbull W. R. C., No. 34, held the home of Mrs. H. F. Thomas on Water street. A social time was en- joyed, this being the last meeting to be held this season.
 The meeting of Asylum lodge, No. 57, A. F. and A. M. was held in Masonic hall Tuesday evening.
 Miss Katherine Shannon has return ed to her work in Woodward's store, after an absence of a week.
 Mrs. T. w. Hyde has returned to her home on Elm street, having visit ed in Hartford and New Britain.
 
 Friday into the country with their Scoutmaster, J. H. Stevens.
 At Mystic Meeting.
 Several members of Ruth chapter, No. A, O. B. S., accepted the invita- tion of Charity chapter, of Mystic, on Tuesday evening and enjoyed a de- lightful time.
 This (Wednesday) evening there will be meeting at the First Baptist church in the lecture room.
 Trees Must Go.
 The tree warden was present at the town court room Tuesday and listened to any one who wished to save the trees labeled to be cut down, as is necessary on the new state high way. The work will go on, as adjust ment has been made satisfactory to all concerned. Miss Louise Wood ap- peared for the Village. Improvement society and George l.. Morgan in his own behalf.
 34 Degrees in the Shade.
 The intense heat of Tuesday after noon brought out many straw hats, the thermometer registering S4 degrees in the shade at noon.
 Mrs. Harry Babcock with her two sons of New York city will open her summer home on Main street next week.
 The members of the Chesebro Fife and Drum corps will celebrate their 14th anniversary at their rooms Sat urday evening and later in the even ing will parade in costume and will have sS.banoAat.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
WEDDING.
spathy-Lucy.

Emil Despathy of Baltic and Miss May Lucy of this city, were married at St Joseph's church Tuesday morn ing at S.30 by Rev. T. F. Ramon. They were attended by Albert Dsepathy, brother of the bridegroom, and Miss Nellie Lucy, sister of the bride. After the marriage ceremony there was a nuptial mass. Then the young people with their relatives and intimate friends had a reception and breakfast at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lucy, 1158 Main street. MT. and Mrs. Despathy left on the fore noon express for New York, where they will spend their honeymoon. On their return they will reside in Plainfield, where MT. Despathy conducts plumb ing establishment.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
DECIDES TO REMAIN.
Rev. William s. Beard Not to Accept
 Chicago Appointment.

Rev. William $. Beard, pastor of the First Congregational church. has an nounced his decision to remain as pas tor ,of the church here and will not accept the flattering offer made to him by Congregational church authorities in Chicago, III. Rev. MT. Beard in speaking about the matter Tuesday said that he had given the question deep consideration and had come to the conclusion that he might find much good to do here in this field of labor and consequently had decided to con- tinue in service here. His decision in this matter is source of gratifica- ton not alone to the members of his church but to all in the city who know him
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
Station Loafers Fined.
PLAIHEIELD GRANGE
Pays Visit to kiIlinsIy Grange Furnishes Program With BroekIy Grange,

Monday evening P1ainfield granges visited Killingly grange and furnished the program in conjunction with Brooklyn grange. The topic was Gardening. The programme included Parson Lathrop, speaker; an original song, 70, Come, Come Away to Kill ingly" written by Mrs. Myrtle Brown, sung by the grange chorus; encore, Its a Long Way to Come also writ. ten by Mrs. Brown; a paper, NM Ideal Garden" Mrs. Hall; recitation
 Spring Fitful Fever" Mrs. Georgiet
 ta Barber; recitation, "Old Fashion
 ed Flower" Miss Maddock, an orig
 inal poem "A Woman's Garden written by Mrs. Brown, read by MrsT c. w. Gardiner. Edward Hall spoke1 on Legislative matters and against5 Sunday movies. Twenty-four mem ! bers of Plainfield grange attended, Danielson grange served a buffet lun-, cheon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28

The Womans Missionary society of the Congregational church met at the home of Mrs. E. A. Faust Tuesday aft ernoon. The president Mrs. G. w. Robinson, presided. The programme was prepared by Mrs. G. H. Jennings and Miss $. Nettie Johnson. The sub ject was Indians and Esquimaux. Ar ticles on the subject were read by Mrs Samuel Geer, Mrs. J. c. Hawkins, Mrs. H. M. WheeIock and Mrs. p. A. Faust. This was the thank offering meeting and good collation. was taken.
 Injured Hip by Fall.
 Thomas Stewart is confined to the house with an injury to his hip. While at work in Aspinook Bleachery he fell striking his hip. so that he is unable to bear any weight upon it.
 Borough Briefs.
 The advance in foliage has been very marked in the last three days.
 The passing of automobiles and mo- torcycles over the state road averaged one every two minutes Sunday after noon.
 Rev. J. J. McCabe sang an anniver- sary requiem high mass for Mrs. Jen- nie Hogg St. John. Mrs. Louis Eng1er Of Norwich is a guest at Mrs. John Stewards on Me chanic street,
 MT. and Mrs. A. Dunbar of Spring field were recent guests at MT Dun- bars sisters, Mrs. Frank Stetson's Mrs. Stetson, Wayland and Myrtle Stetson returned to Springfield witt them for a weeks stay. Napoleon Narcotic has returned from Backus hospital and is quite comfortable.
 Was 90 in the Shade. Tuesday broke local records fol heat. At noon the mercury stood al 90 degrees in the shade. Auto Thieves Go Through. The men who stole the automobile in Providence Monday went through Jewett City, stopped at William John stones and purchased soda water ani cigarettes.
 Congregational Church Interests. The Ladies' society of the Congre. gational church meets at Mrs. G. H Jennings Friday afternoon The cradle roll party is to be held in the vestry Thursday afternoon, to whicI a general invitation has been extend ed. Miss Helen Atwood of Waure. gan is to be present and address ths children.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
French Comedy We'll Presented.

three act French comedy was pre- scented at Loomer Opera house Tuesday night by the Literary and Dramatic club of this city. The play was The Testament of Cesar Girodot, and was very well presented. The players did exceptionally well and the audience showed it's appreciation by hearty ap- plause during the evening. The af- fair was under the direction of Theo- dore J. Rivard, president of the club. Those in the cast were Arthur Gingras, William H. Dube, Arthur Vegiard, The odore J. RiVard, Alex Deb1oi Arthur Bernier, Joseph Archambeault, Misses Lena Paulhus, Marie Giguere and Marie Rose Gervais. During the eve ming Eugene Dion sang a song that brought him much applause.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28

try it again." It was not done fd effect, for there was no one to see until the end of the pleasing act.
 Mrs. E. M. Ker,nedy was on thel streets Monday for the first tinS1 since her long illness. She can on ride a short distance very slowly.
 Station Loafers Fined. Nut Munroe and Tim Riley were al rested Saturday night by Officer Alle for beink drunk around the railroad . station and spent Sunday in the lookup at Central Village. Monday morning the justice said $2 and costs and 30 days in Brooklyn jail. Station Agent Babcock says patience has ceased to be a virtue and every man who uses the station as camping place whef drunk will take a trip to Central ViIV lage at the least.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
DIED SUDDENLY.
Mrs. Julia L. Holmes, Sister of Rev.
 J. G. Ward, of Bozraf.

Mrs Julia L. Ward Holman, who had been ill only a day, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, Ward G. Holman, of Ash street. She was "A years old and a native of Holland. Most of her life was spent there. A short time ago she came to this city, when her son purchased a place on Ash street. Aside from her son she leaves two brothers, Rev. John G. Ward of Bozrah and Joseph B. Ward of Tolland.
 Daniel Sullivan,
 The body of Daniel Sullivan of this city, who died in the Norwich state hospital Monday was brought to this city Tuesday. MT. Sullivan was 70 years old and leaves aside from his widow, two sons and a daughter. John F., and Daniel J., and Mrs. Charles N. Wheeler, all of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
Rrotherhood EIectian.

The Brotherhood of the First Con- gregational church. at its annual meet ing held at the church house Mon- day night, elected the following off, cers: President, George E. Hinman vice president, Harrison F. Topliff; secretary, Archibald R. Sharpe; treas urer, George Holt; chair1nen of com mittees: membership, Jay M. Shepard /:
 entertainment, c. F. Risedorf; publi-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
PLAINFIELD
Odd Fellows to Attend St. Paul's Church Sunday-Humane Drivers Fine and Jail for Station Loafers.


 Fine and Jail for Station Loafers. AS an assistant has been granted to Rev. J. H. George, Jr., pastor of the St. Alban's church at Danielson, and also of St. Paurs church at Plainfield, 1t Is expected that the assistant will be located at Plainf1eld and that the time for services will be changed from 3.15 p. m. to II a. m.
 Next Sunday, May 2, will be Odd Fellows Sunday at St. PauPs church. Services will be at 3.15 p. m.
 A Humane Act.
 On Gallup street Monday two heavy teams loaded with timber were stopped at the top of the long hill while the two young men were gathering large punches of grass and feeding it to the horses, which rubbed their heads against the drivers shoulders in the most confidential manner. After the last mouthful had been enjoyed, the men clambered upon the teams, the leader remarking quietly: Now we'll
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
Walter M. Pike.

Tuesday, at 12 o'clock noon. funeral services were held for Walter M. Pike, at the family home, in, South Coventry, and largely attended. They were con- ducted by Rev. G. o. Chappell of Montville. The body was brought to this city for burial in the Willimantic cemetery. The bearers were A. E. Pike, H. E. Pike. A. E. Atkins and F P. BiaI.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
WLLIMANTIC

city, c. Harry Branch; finance, B. Frank Bugbee; boys work. Frederick w Staebner; employment, K. G. Sum her. The following were elected to membership in the organization: Charles Bill, Kenneth N. Hillhouse, Everett Harrington, c. H. Moore and Curtin H. Reinhardt.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
FUNERALS.
Daniel LearY.

Funeral services for Daniel Leary of Strong's Court, off High street. were held at St. Joseph's church, Tuesday morning Rev. P. J. Mooney sang a requiem high mass. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were Michael McGillicuddy, Cornelius Looney, James Sullivan and Daniel Sullivan
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
Olive Branch Council,

At the regular meeting of Olive Branch council, No. 10, R. and s. M, Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: T. |. M, James P. Mustard; T. l. D. M., cock; treasurer, H. R. Chappel1; re- corder, D. c. Barrows; I. C., James F. Bath; c. c. G., John Carlson; stew ard, H. Barker; sentinel, Joseph Goldsborough.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
EIderkin Chapter Met.

The regular meeting of Anne Wood Elderkin chapter, D. A. R., was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cora Thompson of Prospect street.
 At the business meeting the sum of $100 was voted by the chapter to be given to the fund being raised for the Connecticut College for Women at New London.
 Following the business meeting, the following programme was given: Piano solo, Mrs. George c. Moon; report of delegates to the state convention at West Hartford, Mrs. George F. Taylor, regent; vocal solo, Mrs. George M. Graves, accompanied by Mrs. Howie; report of the national congress at Washington, Mrs. E. Frank Bugbee,
 Mrs. A. l.. French. The singing of America closed the session, after which refreshments were served by the committee, consisting of Mrs. Cora Thompson, Mrs. Alice Crane, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Asher, Mrs. Sweet, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. James and Mrs, Crane,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-28
JEWETT CITY

Thank Offering Meeting-Thomas Stewart lnIured-AutomobiIe Thieves Pass Through Borough-9o Degrees in the Shade Tuesday.