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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-11

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z LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS ;
1st insertion Jan. 2s, 1915.
5th insertion Feb. 25, 1915.
State Of Oklahoma,
County OF Bryan,
In the Justice OF the Peace Court Of
w. s. Shannon, in and for said
County and state.
.DURANT GRAIN &
ELEVATOR COMPANY. Plaintiff,
VS.. No. 22S2
M. TRIPLETT. ....... Defendant.
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
The said Defendant, NJ. Triplett.
will take notice that he has been sued
in the above named Court in an ac-
ton OF debt due on account and must
answer the Bill Of Particulars filed
therein by the said Plaintiff on or
before the 9Th day OF March, A. D..
1916, or said Bill Of Particulars will
be taken as true and a judgment for
said Plaintiff In the sum of $100.66
will be rendered and the garnishment
proceedings had therein against the
insurance Company Of North Amer
lea will be sustained.
w. s. SHANNON.
Justice OF the Peace.
.UTTERBACK & MACDONALD,
Attorneys for the Plaintiff.
1st insertion Jan. %. 1916.
5th insertion Feb. rs, 1915.
State Of Oklahoma,
IS.
County of Bryan,
NOTICE OF SHERtFFS SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursu-
ant to the commands of a special ex-
ecution issued on the Sth day of
January, 1916, in cause number
1858, on the docket OF the District
Court OF Bryan County, Oklahoma,
wherein John M. Flanagan is plain
tiff and Lemon Jolly ct al are de-
PENDANTS, the undersigned will, at
the hour of two O'Clock p. M, on the
2Sth day of February, 1916, at the
East entrance of the Bryan County
Court House, at Durant, Oklahoma,
sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash, the following described
lands and premises, to-wit:
Southwest quarter Of South
west quarter of Southwest quar-
ter, Section 4; and Northwest
quarter OF Northwest quarter Of
Section Q, Township South,
Range II East,
said lands being sold subject to a
prior mortgage in the sum of 100000
and all accrued interest thereon,
and being sold to satisfy judgment
rendered in said cause on the 18th
day of November, 1915. in favor OF
the plaintiff and against the defend
ants, which said judgment aggregates
the sum of $329.1S. and interest
thereon at the rate of 10 per cent
from Dec. list, 1912, and all costs
Signed this 18th day of January
1916. JOHN A. PHILLIPS,
Sheriff. Bryan County,
Oklahoma.
BY w. M. McFatridge,
Deputy
HATCHETT & FERGUSON,
ATTORNEYS
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-11

1st insertion Feb. 4. 1916.
5th insertion March 3, 1916.
STATE OF OKLAHOMA, I
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-11

See E. NJ. Evans for Typewriters.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-11

1st insertion Jan. 28, 1915.
5th insertion Feb. rs, 1915.
State of Oklahoma,
County Of .3fyaD,
In the Justice of the Peace Court of
w. S. Shannon. in and for said
County and State.
HALE-HALSELL GRO
Gerry CO., ........ Plaintiff,
VS.. No. 1891
NJ TRIPLETT, .....,.. Defendant
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
The said Defendant, NJ Triplett
viii take notice that he has been sued
in the above named Court in an ac-
tion OF debt due on account and must
answer the Bill of Particulars filed
therein by the said Plaintiff on or
before the 9th day Of March, A. d..
1915, or said Bill Of Particulars will
be taken as true and judgment for
said Plaintiff in the sum of $142.81
will be rendered and the garnishment
proceedings had therein against the
Insurance Company Of North Amer
lea will be sustained.
w. s. SHANNON,
Justice OF the Peace.
UTTERBACK g. MCDONALD.
Attorneys for the Plaintiff.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-11

1st insertion Jan. %, 1916.
Srd insertion Feb. IL, 1916.
State OF Oklahoma.
County of Bryan,
In the District Court in and for Said
County and State.
w. A. NICHOLSON, ..... Plaintiff.
VS.. No. 2473
J. RHEA and EUGENE
RHEA .......... Defendants.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-11
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The said defendants, ]. Rhea and
Eugene Rhea, of Denison, Texas. will
take notice that they have been sued
in the above named Court in an ac-
tion Of debt on a note and attachment
proceedings seeking to subject cer-
tain lands OF the debtors or plaintiffs
to the payment of the debt, said
lands being described as follows, to-
wit.
Wa of WIZ of SEA and E 1s of
Eh Of SwA of Section IL, and
E1s Of NEA Of NwA and SEA
of NEA and S1k of NEA of NE
a and NWA OF NEH of NEA
and E1k Of NwA of NEA
and NWA Of NWiA of NEA of
Section IA, and SWH of NWA
and SWA Of SEH of NWA,
Section 13; all In Township z
South, Range East, containing
$50 Acres,
and must answer the petition filed
therein by said plaintiff on or before
the 11th day of March, A. ID. 1916,
or said petition will be taken as true
and a Judgment for the said plaintiff
for s470.14 with interest, and the at
tachment therein had and granted,
will be rendered accordingly.
(SeaD w. A. JONES,
Court Clerk.
UTTERBACK g. MCDONALD,
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-11

1st insertion Jan. %, 1915.
5th insertion Feb. 25, 1916.
State of Oklahoma,
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-11

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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-11

1st insertion Jan. 2S, 1915.
5th insertion Feb. 25, 1915.
State of Oklahoma,
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-11

w. H. RITcHEY. Attorney.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Simplicity of the Fathers.

Mrs Everett M. Raynor of New York, president general of the Daugh- ters of the Revolution, said at lunch. con:
 There are many anecdotes in H. mstration ef the simple living If the Fathers.
 "one of our country's pre-Revolu- tiouary fathers had occasion to call on the governor of hIs province. and Neus invited to stay to luncheon.
 Luncheon began, and liveried servant moved husily about, serving the wine. carving the fowl, and so forth. .. ''rhc guest watched the servant for .,ne minutes. and then said to him ,trritahly:
 "'What re you dance, dance, dane ing about e he room for. man? Can't you pull rp chair and sit down? Surely ther g enough for the three of lS'"
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Sends Out Road Blanks.

w B. owen, state highway com missioner. Is sending to all county judges blanks that. when filed will show road improvement work done under their administrations. The in formation will be used in the biennial report of the Department of State Lands. Highways and Improvements to be submitted to the next Legisla- ture
 H R Carter. state highway engi- neer. sent to Jackson county plans and estimates for 10 Emile maca- dam road between Newport and Her. rings Chapel The road will be 16 feet wide and will cost S6SOO0.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Officers Advanced.

Six appointments and promotions of officers Tn the Arkansas militia were announced by Governor Hays All the men appointed had served two years or more in the militia
 Oscar F. French of Dardanelle ap- pointed first lieutenant of Company C. First Regiment.
 James A E5erhardt. Russellyille. first lieutenant of Company G, Sec ond Reglment
 E R Ragidon. Russellville, second lieutenant of Company c, Second Reg ment.
 William H Agnew. Paris. second lieut. enant of Company F. Second Regiment,
 Fred VanHook. Fl Dorado, second lieutenant of Company D. First Regi- ment
 Wallace Milton. Ozark. second lieu tenant of Company K. Second Regi' ment
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Bond smen Relieved.

Governor Hays. by proclamation. re lieved T. R. Wornock and ]. r. Wills. bondsmen for Dave Warnock. of the payment of bond ot $500, which they had furnished for Wornock's appear ance before the Saline County Circuit Court Wornock was indicted for rob bery in July 1915, but diu not appear for trial The proclamation relieves the bondsmen from paying all but tho costs of obtaining the judgment against them.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
COULD NOT SPEAK
 TO HER CHILDREN

"I have been great sufferer from says Mrs Nj A Mooney. @ Carroll St Nashville. Tenn. Have been SO bad many times that I could not speak to my chjl- dren nor make my wants known to them I have taken three small bottles of Lung Vita. which has entirely cured my asthma" Mrs Rubie Clark. 3l5 Or,ole St., Nashville. Tenn. writes: After hay ing three doctors to tell me had tuber- culoss, can gladly say that Lung-Vita cured me"
 These testimonials arc taken from the many we have on hand telling what Lung Vita has done in cases of consumption. asthma. colds, croup. whooping cough and grippe If your dealer cannot supply you, order direct Price q 75 Booklet upon request Nashville Medicine Co.,. Room $ Steger Building, Nashville. Tenn. Adv,
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
ARKANSAS WILL RECEIVE AP- PROxlMATELY ss2,ooo AS ITS
 SHARE OF ROAD FUND.
$1,23O,OOO IN FIVE YEARS
To Secure d Share of Federal Funds State Legislature Must Appropriate Equal to AIlotments and Must Pay
 50 Per Cent of All Funds Used.
Little Rock

lBlllle hOCh-
 Arkansas will receive approximately SS2 900 this year as it's share of the $5,000,000 federal road fund available under the new federal road act, aC- cording to a letter received by w. B. Owen. state highway commissioner. from L. w Page director of the Of flee of Public Roads of the United States Department of Agriculture. The money was apportioned among the states according to population, routes in operation.
 The bill appropriates total of S75, GOO. 900 for five years. The first years appropriation will be $5.000,000, the second. s10000.000 third s15,00O. 900; fourth 20.00O,00O. and the fifth and last year. s25,000.000 The amounts of states will be increased in the same ration Arkansas share in five years will amount to s1o30, GOO.
 The money must be expended un- der the direction of the highway de partment of the states If there is no such department. the money will be held in trust for two years until the department is provided. If the state fails to provide this department the money will be apportioned among the other states. All the money re- ceived each year must be expended before more money can be received Funds available this year must be ex- pended before Juno 30. i9iI, or the amount for next year cannot be re ceived.
 To secure a share of the federal funds state legislature must appro- priate sums equal 10 the federal al lotments, and must pay at least 50 per cent of the cost of all roads in which the federal funds are used All roads are subject to inspection and approval by government engineers. Selection of routes and the roads structure and composition Is left 10 the state high way departments
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Governor Pardons.

Cecil Martin of Yell county Martin was convicted of selling whiskey ille- gally, al the June session Of the Yell Circuit Court. and sentenced to one year.
 Governor Hays. by proclamation, relieved H. L. Plant of the payment of fine of S10. which was imposed July r by Municipal Judge w F. Woodruff of Little Rock
 Howard and Lucian Howard. sen fenced in Grant county in October l9lo. to three years each for man slaughter The governor issued a proclamation relieving A B McDon- aid of Miller county of paving Sl5o of SZ00 tne assessed against him July 2l for carrying a pistol
 \ pardon was also issued to J B Norman of Oauchita county, seutenc- ed to four years for burglary and grand larceny on December l5. 1914
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
STOP CAL0MEL! TAKE
 DODSON'S LIVER TONE
New DScovey Takes Place of Dangerous Cam Puts Your Liver To Work Without Making You Sick-Eat Anythng-F Can Not
 SaWate Lose a Days Work!

q days work. I want to see bottle of this won- derful liver medicine in every home here.
 Calomel is poison-its mercury-it attacks the bones, often causing rheumatism Calomel is dan- gerous It sickens-whilc my Dodson's Liver Tone IS safe. pleasant and harmless. Eat any thing afterwards because 1t can not salivate Give it to the children because 1t doesn't upset the ston1 ach or shock the liver Take a spoonful tonight and wake up feeling fine and ready for full days work
 Get bottlei Try itl If it doesn't do exactly what l say, tell your dealer to hand your money back. Every druggist and store keeper here knows me and knows of my wonderful discovery of vegetable medicine that takes the place of danger ous calomel-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03

discovered vegetable compound that does the work of dangerous, sickening calomel and want every reader of this paper to try bottle and if it doesn't straighten you up better and quicker than salivating calonel just go back to the store and get your money.
 guarantee that one spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone will put your sluggish liver to work and clean your thirty feet of bowels of the sour bile and constipation poison which IS clogglng your system and making you feel miserable.
 I guarantee that one spoonful of this harmless liquid liver medicine will relieve the headache bil iousness, coated tongue, ague, malaria, sour ston ach or any other distress caused by torpid liver as quickly as dose of vile, nauseatng calomel, besides 1t will not make you sick or keep you from
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Drill Amenities.

Mayor John Purroy Mitchell said at a dinner in New York:
 The memories of camp life are a very pleasant thing to any soldier. Even the little vivucities of camp life seem In the retrospect pleasant enough.
 Thus l often laugh about a banker who was being drilled one day at Plattsburg by a broker-sergeant.
 'What'll you give me-, said the broker-sergeant, m old Yale end, If I take that hump off your backY
 "Tn give you the banker an- swered. with a tart laugh, something to make your hair grow, sarge
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Not a True IdeaIist.

T always knew that Binks was lack ing in true poetical tdealism." said the irate leader of one of the clans Just before the last election he made overtures to me for the purchase of 50 votes"
 Well" said the sophisticated friend, that didn't offend you, did It?'
 "Of course not; but when l made the trade and delivered the goods the couscienceless dog refused to pay.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Roads to Cost $45O,OOO.

Plans for two roads to be built at an estimated cost of approximately s450000, were completed by the State Highway Commission. A 50-mile ma cadam road in Polk county, extending from the Seyier county line north to the United States Forest Reserve. will soon be built at cost of approximate ly s200.0G0. The new gravel road in St. Francis county, to be GA miles long. will be built in the vicinity of Forrest City at cost of about S250.- 900
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Anthrax Under Control.

Marked improvement in the condi- ton of the three anthrax victims in Monroe county and the fact that no new cases of the disease were report ed to his office, leads Dr. R. NJ Cow. state veterinarian. 10 believe the dan ger of an anthrax epedemic is past and that the cases now being treated are under control
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Williams Case Is Filed.

Petition for rehearing in the case of Oscar Williams, negro was filed in the Supreme Court by Attorney General Wallace Davis July 10 the court ordered Williams sent from the Pulaski county jail 10 the peniten- tiary to begin his five-year sentence for second degree murder. Williams ran down with an automobile and killed Mrs r. w Bumpass last win ter.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Important to Mothers
Modern Villain.

Through the shrubbery Marcus Pelf. the wealthy rejected suitor watched Harry Harrison, the village black smith. clasp Ruth Roberts in his strong young arms.
 Curse 'emt" he hissed "Tll have me revenge! I'll buy 'em an automobile for wedding present and then look on eloatingly while they mortgage the blacksmith shop to buy gasoline ''
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
He Meant We'll but

Distinguished Out-ofTown Guest tspeakius II banqueD - Your beautiful little city appeals la me. As We came In on the train remarked to my wife: "Ah, fay dear, you and l ought to be living U. tue top of one of those mag nlticeut hills
 Toastmaster Qn honrse whisper)- Go easy; we've got only two hills In town. The insane asylum is on one. aud the sewage works on the other.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
All But

Dear Mabel. do you love me-" "ok. George,' -
 Don't y'u Mabel? Just tiny It. de hit?"
 '.W-e-l-l. yes. George" And would your mother keep away from us, except when l invited herr "She would. George" And your brothers and sisters. too?"
 Why. certainly. George" And. of course. the old gent would settle my debts?'
 "of course. George
 "Darling. will you marry me?" No, George" :"
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
The Ladies Are Learnina.

Gut out speeches. Miss Mary Gar rett Hay chairman of the Woman's suffrage party, is reported to have de- handed at the recent meeting when the clerks were overworked recording subscriptions to the new campaign fund
 "Cut out the speeches; money talks best. this wise chairman Is said to have declared.
 The late blind Boss Buckley of San Francisco, however, gained nothing iu public esteem when he told his work. CTS upon an occasion of prediction funds allotment:
 Don't waste this good dough buy. ing talk. but results. New York Sun.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
ITCHING, BURNING SCALPS
Crusted With Dandruff Yield Readily
 10 Cuticura. Trial Free.

Cuucura Soap to cleanse the scalp or dandruff crustings and sealings, and Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal itchings and irritatlons. Nothing bet ter. surer or more economical than these super-creamy emollents for hair and scalp troubles of young or old.
 7Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept l., Boston. Sold everywhere.-Ady.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
New Bank at H5zen.

The State Bank Commission receiv- cd notice of the formation of new bank at Hazen. 10 be known as the New Bank of Hazcn. The capital stock is $i0o00. and the surplus IS $.Q0o. Officers are: G II Screeton. president W n White. vice pres!- dent. II \ Houston. cashier The bank will take over the assets and liabilities of the old Bank of Hazen
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
The Crime.

You don't mean to say the sheriff has done arrested the boys that made up that lynchin party?'
 He sho' did"
 Name O goodness What for?"
 Sheriff says he lows the laws got to be respected mo round here, an them boys used tree in the cotehouse grounds an tramped all over the lawn right where there was Il plain sign sayin' Keep or the Grass Town Topics.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Reoiments Depleted.

Omcial figures issued show that of z095 officers and men of the Arkansas National Guard. who were mustered Into federal service. 922 were reject ed because of failure to pass the phy sical examluations This leaves the two regiments 69l men below mini. mum peace strength.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Gets Papers. Enters Pen.

Dave Cross of Union county. sen fenced to two years for manslaughter. did not wait for the clerk of the Su- preme Court to send his commitment July 10. He appeared at the clerks office. secured the papers and proceed ed to the penitentiary. He was at liberty on his appeal bond.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
To Fortify the System Against
 Summer Heat

Many users of Groves Tas,eless Chill Tonic make it practice to take this old standard remedy regularly 10 fortify the system against the depressing effect oi summer heat. as those who are strong withstand the heat of summer better thar those who are weak Price SOC.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
CHER MEDICINE CO.,, CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
MlNTERsMITHS
 " (nHLL ToNEC
Flush

If you please. >r.@ pleaded the bookkeeper. I'd like to have three weeks vacation thts year instead at two"
 Have you any particular reason for making such requeStf" asked his em- ploycr.
 Yes, sir. I've saved up more money this year than l usually do, and I'm afraid wont be able to spend it all In two weeks.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Goino After Road Fund

w. B. owen. state highway commis- sioner will leave for Washington Au- gust To- to represent Arkansas in the distribution of the S5.0OO.00O road fund recently provided by the federal road act.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Shockinq.

"1le kissed me and promised not to tell"
 And then?"
 Tt wasn't two minutes before he repeated it."
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Game Fund Receipts.

Receipts in the game protection fund between January 1 and July Y. 1916. were S9.42575 Officers Of the state treasury say tho amount Is sev- eral thousand dollars less than that of last year.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Reason for GroWlinc.

Rivers had just got home, and was stumbling over the things in the dark hall.
 What are you growing about, dear1" called out Mrs. Rivers from the flcor above. '2 \ am growing" he answered Ill hls deepest bass voice. "to drown the bark ing of my shins."
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
BABIES AND GROWING CHILDREN

need tonic to tone up the system and regulate the liver. Mothers are con stantly using with wonderful success. our Plantation" Chill and Fever Ton ic. Pleasant to take-contains no Cal omel Price 5Oc.-Ady.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Succinct.

When the big shop of Lancashire merchant was burned, and while he stood by the pile of ashes, vainly seek ing to conjure good phenix there from, he was handed this message from his family in London:
 "Telegraph particulars of fire in shop"
 Seizlng a pencil he wrote:
 No particulars. No shop"
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
PREPAREDNESS,

Prepare for next washday by taking home Red Cross Ball Blue. Ask any good grocer. Red Cross Ball Blue i'm parts a clear white; makes you smile when you see the basket of beautiful. snowy white clothes. Red Cross. the blue that's true blue.-A-g.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Appreciation of a Prodigy.

"Blggins is still talking about the bright things his boy says"
 Well, I envy him. It must be great to have boy who entertains himself thinking of bright things instead of banging on the cellar door with board or experimenting with shotgun"
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
Incorporation Matters.

The Planters Gin and Ice Company of Earl filed certificate of decrease of its capital stock from S20.002 .o s14.000.
 Tho Calico trust and Land Com pany filed articles of dissolution.
 The Sunhower Mining Company Of Yellyille, capitalized at sl50.000. filed articles of incorporation.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
AN ARKANSAS FPITOME.

An agitation has been started for a better Fire Department at Arkadel. phia From 20 10 30 minutes is neces- sary for the present department to get to fire and it Is believed thousands of dollars damage have been caused each year on this account
 The annual school census for Diaz shows small increase over last year Two-thirds of the children of school age arc negroes
 The Rev. A N. Stapp, assisted by the Rev. r n Brown. is conducting a revival at the First Baptist Church at Lockesburg
 The Rev l.. F. Holt has resigned as pastor of the Second Baptist Church al Malvern 10 accept a pastorate at Hamburg
 County Judge W R Watson of Hampton bought two traction engines and graders to improve Calhoun coun. " roads
 Indications are that Polk county crops will be the best in years Re cent rains came in time to save corn
 A new cotton gin will be erected at Carlisle hy Mfr Reed of Austin.
 J A Wade of Marlhrook has a new dining table which is made of wood from a walnut tree planted by his grandfather in 1861
 Roy Anglen suffered sun stroke while working in field near Van l. r,n and died before physicians could teach him.
 The explosion of a soda pop bottle almost tore away the artu of l0-year- old Avis Johnson at her home, near Hope.
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
All Gone.

.Blinks doesn't seem to have much snap in him any more.'
 "No he used to have so much snap In him that now he's broke"
The Dermott news., 1916-08-03
IMITATION IS slNcEResT FLATTeRY

but like counterfeit money the imlta- tion has not the worth of the original. Insist on La Creole" Hair Dressing it's the original. Darkens your hair in the natural way but contains no dye. Price $100.-Adv.