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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21
ROAD MEETING
Jefferson Highway Highway People
TO Meet Thursday to Perfect q
County OrganizatiOn.-Co
Operation is Necessary.

DR.. ]. 3. Smith, director of the Ok
lahoma jefferson Highway Associa-
tion for this county, has called a
meeting to be held in the court house
here Thursday night of this week for
the purpose of perfecting the Bryan
County organization, and at which
meeting the attendance of as many
people as possible from Caddo, ARM
strong, Calera, and Colbert is espec-
tally desired. The purpose of the
meeting is to perfect the county or
ganization to affiliate with the State
and National Associations, and to de-
wise ways and means for keeping up
Bryan county's end of the program.
Road enthr siasts from all parts of
the county are asked to be present
as well for this highway proposition
is of vital importance to all in the
county
The route as selected at New Or
leans, will pass through this county,
skirtink the Katy railroad lines clean
through the State. other counties
are keeping their end up, and to in
sure the routes going through this
county, the people will have to show
an interest and an intention to do
their share of the work necessary to
get the highway built.
The plans of the New Orleans con-
vention, and of state conventions
held in every state through which the
highway will pass, call for concrete,
macadam, or brick highway from
Winnipeg, Canada, clear across the
United States, to New Orleans. The
general plan of action is that every
county of every state affected, vote
bonds for the purpose OF building the
road. The laws of this State, accord
ing to attorneys, are such that the
Legislature must re-pass the road law
before such a bond issue will be per-
missible, and some are of the opinion
that a constitutional amendment is
necessary. At any rate, the State AS
} sociation desires a strong representa-
tion of road men to solicit such action
from the Legislature which convened
| this week, and this takes money. OF
the $4,000 assessment to be raised
in the State, $500 is apportioned to
7 Bryan county, and this must be raised
at the meeting.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21
GROSS PRODUCTION TAX

One of the really important mat
ters to be acted upon by the special
session of the Legislature is the ad-
justment Of the gross tax production
law so as to release the $3.50, 900
to be realized from the tax, none of
which will be available under pres
ent conditions and 100000 of which
is a basis for State warrants for the
current year. The oil operators will
never consent to leave the law in it's
present form. until it has been tried
out in the court of last resort, which
leaving the State finances disOrgan-
iZed by the influence of over $780,
900 of warrants unsupported by the
funds for their payment.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21
DEATH OF w. L. POOLE
Prominent Citizen Succumbs, After
Illness Covering a Period of
Several Years.

W. L. Poole. one of the county's
Oldest and most highly esteemed citi-
zens, died at his home in this city
Saturday afternoon, after an illness
lasting over a period of four years.
during which time he was occasion
ally able to get around, but never ca
paeitated for the following of any
business pursuit. Funeral services
were held at the First Presbyterian
Church Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock, followed by interment in
Highland cemetery. The Masonic
lodge had charge of the burial SER
vices.
Wilbert L. Poole had been citizen
of Durant since the fall of 1891, and
had held offices of honor, always to
the credit of himself his State, coun-
ty, and city. He was born in Jeffer-
son county, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1865. He
was a son of Jerome B. Poole, a ma
tive of Louisville, KY, who removed
to Columbus, Ohio, in the early 70's.
His father was a Confederate veter-
an. t.iWilbert L. Poole was reared at
the family home in Ohio, where he
remained until he was 18 years of
age. He then started out in life on
his own account, making his way to-
Milan county, in the southern part
of Texas. where he engaged in school
teaching near Cameron He then
went to Colorado, where he took up
some government land and became
the principal of the school at Gran
ada, that State. Subsequently he re-
moved to Dallas, Texas, where he
was, employed for time in the office
OF the district clerk, and when Okla
homa was opened up he went to that
country in 1889. When few months
had passed, however, he came to the
indian Territory to visit some rela-
tives. who had previously located in
Gaddo. While there he obtained a
gOod position with the mercantile q
establishment OF G. M Low, and lat
er became identified with education
al interests, acceptiRg,a a POSITION as
teacher in the Armstrong Academy,
east OF Durant. In the fall of 1891
he came to Durant and opened mer-
cantile store, but later discontinued
this business, and In 1894 was ap-
pointed postmaster under Cleveland S
administration. For four years he
served in that capacity with credit TO
himself and to the thorough satistac-
ton of all the patrons of the office.
In the year 1898, at the Inauguration
of the Spanish-American war, he or
ganized a troop of rough riders. and
this was known as Troop M" of the
United States volunteer cavalry. The
troop was organized at Muskogea,
where Mr.. Poole was elected its cap
tain, but on account of political con-
siderations the office was given to
another man. He displayed brave,
loyal and commendable spirit, how
ever, when he resigned his rights,
and entered the service as a private.
After serving six months. he was
mustered out at Montauk Point, long
Island, returning to his home in Du-
rant, where he engaged in the real
estate business and resided until his
death last week.
Mr.. Poole was a man who took q
great interest in the upbuilding oi
the town, and was ever ready to lend
his assistance, giving of his means to
every laudable enterprise that tend
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21
BOY SCOUTS ORGANIZED

A troop of Junior Boy Scouts, num-
berng twenty-six boys between the
ages of nine and eleven, was formed
here last week through the efforts of
Rev. John Granger, Scout Master.
AS soon as the boys each the age of
twelve, they will be regular Scouts.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21
u. S. CORNERS THE GOLD

Since the European war began the
United States has been gradually ac-
quiring the worlds supply Of gold
money, and now hold more than one
fourth of it. On December /, includ-
ing coin in circulation and bullion
and coin in the treasury, there was
2,26O,687,547 gold--an increase of
$37O, ,OO9,24S over July /, 1914 be-
fore the war began.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21
JOHNSTON COUNTY BOND ISSUE

Johnston county people plan the
submission Of a bond election for the
purpose of making an addition to the
court house an djail./ A mass meet
ing held at Tishomingo is reported
to have been solidly in favor of the
bond issue for the purpose.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21

statesmen WANTED-To solicit
orders NOR lubricating oils, greases,
and paints. Salary or commission.
Address The Victor Oil Co., Cleve-
land, o. w1p
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21

If you art thinking of buying a
of any make, it would be
well for you to see f. NJ. Evans at the
News office before deciding. (Ad)
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21

FOR SALE OR TRADE-One siy-
horsepower Ellis engine, guaranteed
ten years by the maker. Mounted.
Good as new. Also one owen pea and
bean huller that threshes all small
grain and peanuts. r. ]. Rodocker,
1116 West Elm street, Durant, Okla
homa. w3
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21

FOR SALE-A good piano, cheap.
Apply to Mrs N. j. Enocks, 1921 Ce-
dar street, or to Miss Burta Norwood,
Chandler, Okla. w3s3
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21
SUBMARINE DISASTER

The U. S. submarine, E-2, undergo
ing repairs in the New York dry
docks, suffered terrific explocion
Saturday, killing fourteen and seri-
ouly wounding ten more. OF the ten
injured, three are expected to die.
The cause of the explosion is un-
known.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21

FOR SALE OR TRADE-190 Acre
improved farm in Red River bottom.
14O acres under plow; does not over
flow; one set good improvements;
fenced and cross-fenced. Terms.
FOR RENT-127 Acres l mile north
of Calera; first class improvements,
Apply to Eugenia Rhea, 591 w.
Crawford street, Denison, Tex. w434
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21
Free One Month Longer
DR.. Mackey Has Extended the Time Fer Giving
His Services Free for One Month

recently
unable
cIuded to continue giving his services free
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21

Clean cotton rags wanted at the
News office. Any color; but clean.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21

TREATED FREE UNTIL CURED,
PROVIDED you BEGIN TREATMENT DURING MONTH.
furnish
at ALL
A. M. o P.
OFFICE GRIDER BUILDING, II, DURANT,
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-01-21
For One Month, Commencing Monday,
January 18th Until February 18th

This is not a charity offer, but is given (fOr a
limited ttme) for advertising purposes, to rapidly
Introduce himself and enable all to test his skill
and to prove to all chronic invalids that he can
cure the most complicated cases Of
Catarh in all forms, Deafness and Ear Diseases,
such as noises and discharges, Nervous Diseases,
Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Diseases Of the
Stomach and Liver, Indigestion, Rheumatism, Piles,
Ulcers, Blood Poison, VaricOcele, all Diseases Of
Men and Diseases Peculiar to Women, which will be
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02

has been the great exception in this de-
partnent Of trading, for practically no
bushes was lone ;here which had inn
~proveinent OF III. prop-rty FOR it, ult.-
mate object. North OF the Brooklyn
Bridge and south of T>w-nty-third street
buying for improvem nj WIS moi sp
great as during 1914. Sporadic booms
appeared IN some Of she old mercantile
sections, but nothing OF account cainc
from them.
From Twsnty-.hi-d street 30 Fifty
ninth street and from Lexington to Ninth
avenues has been the most consistently
active district IN the city. As the retail
trades have continued to march north
ward toward the boundary lire estah-
liShcd 10y the southerly end % Central
lark huild.rs OF showroom and sales
room buildings and OF structures FOR
light manufacturing have followed them.
OBSERVING the section from Fourteenth TO
Twenty-third streets. which was quit
into a section OF Just such buildings only
a few years ago AT great expense. Thc
last years buying OF sites for loft build
i'gs was largely CoaCcn'ra'"d on Mtd.-
son avenue north OF Tweuty-u.utA
street and extending mp to Furty-srcuul
I street, aud ia the side STREETS adjoining
August li"ckscher with two such op,.
at!uus George Backcr with Two NOR.
hig deals we've the leaders IN TIL. field
Firth avenue a.i it, vicinity figured
"NiN moderately IN speculative deals. 'n,
buy .0g Of a TART M street corner ana
Of a itrg" plot on Fit,S sixth aud Fi''N-
seventh streets just west OF tn. avenue
having been Tn" principal Transactions
pn the west SIDE the vicinity of Elphtl
avenue ard Thirty-tourth street pro-
duCed Il sp-culatiV" dva, ~ IN. result o.
which a printing craft building * bc.ur
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erected which ia expected O. p" thc CEN
tire Of the printing arts iu New York.
Speculative builders were much more
activ. in apartment house districts ON
PARK avenue. asid" from the several
transactions oy winch Sew I"Th Central
property was taken by builders under
lease. there has been 4 steady huyine
campaign for the few remaining corners
north of f~f'ty ninth street and on sid"
streets uearb,. H. iuis trading Samuol
~iicrzor. Levy. the BiugS ana other build
ers who have been quite successful thee
already. Were the leaders Flfth ave
nue's development 40 an apartment house
section continued through the purchase
of sites for two great houses, making
four such STRUCTURES IN tho fine resi-
dencc district. ON the middle West Side
activity was not as great as last ear.
The pdtcrnos. pc'stciu. McMorrows and
Axelrod have led IN TINS trading. having
each Of them taken at Least one 81. For
"A new apartment.
In the upptr par ~ the city the most
interesting activity continued In the par
t~oHttHuei on Sig'h pIg"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02

There is no doubt tina. abuses do exist
which operate against property "wi'is
and make the cnurc II property l. rs
attractive than most owners would like
II. Rut the same or similar abuses have
existed since New York real estate has
been regarded as an investment fell
and though some may he corrected now
and more later. new ones probably Will
arise in their places. just ~ they have
through all the citN's history, hut IN
spite Of all these detractions, New York
has continued To grow and to- improve,
making great richie for all those who
were wise enough to obtain a part
of II.
Real estate purchases may he divided
into three classes These mad" for .n-
yestmcnt these made for use ar nv
cupauCy, and these made Tor iuproV.-
meut. OF these deals which were purely
for Investment tn" volume WAS about
the sam" as during the few preceding
yeurS. II centred IN the East and We
Std" apartment sections aud took ont
of TIA" mtrN,t spnc of the most nutanl"
of new buildings. ou the East side
William Zioglcr. VINO u few yctIs ago
inherited IN" millions Of tn" head az the
! baking powder industry, was the most
notable buyer. His purchases alouc
Park Hvcuu" amounted 20 several mill
! ions ia value. ON the West Side tn"
huyiug covered a wide area. hut few Of
! the larger houses were traded, and tie
buyers VI properties that w"r. sold we"
. rhieiiy operators VIII aye bow booking
tu resell ~ investors WHO traded in Older
properties,
Fifth avcuu" continued t.. l." an en-
ccllcut Investment field. the trading there
for investment having been led 10y X. L.
Dula's purchase II the Hartman Bans
Building Perhaps the ProNid"nt Lite
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u,, ..ut.. $50. u,--
W. ~" s''"'s ia ie'' ''''' -.
'hS III" last year was confined 10 MARIO"
lines. II was II market In which money
,onsidarations gave place in most tran
action To- consideration EXPRESSED IN
.~,uf,ios f,r business was dacIJedly on "A
aiding basis with comparatively little
actual cash involved This was tru, no;
onIy Of In. smaller transactions. bu, as
vel, OF the l,rg. ones. and the greatest
deal II I'm. wear in rnint of values of
i,ryperties affected. transaction amount
nr TO close TO 5000 00. caused In.
changing hands OF less money than is in
yolyed in n good sized Investment deal
IN ordinary times.
In Manhattan new lines o; activity
N.re established through the sales mar
kst. Tradins continued in older dis
,ricts. ard in few of them was buying
sufficiently active 10 indicate that In.
estors Looked upop any special sec
ON az Offering exceptional r,poruni-
ties I, Ia not TO he denied that
conseryatfsm horn of fear e.? pos
,ble e~yentualties of IN. t:uropean war
.aused real estate 10 he h,ld N Tn. same
regard az we're practically all invest
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02

roguced tina "a tfrth v"u apartment
lui.dine operation had been financed
on a AZ Pc cent. basis the loan was
hailed a. the beginning of cheap none,
WIN IL was so nobody can tell. Tn
whole story OF tho transaction has no.
yet been announced. on the basis ~
Continued on Sirfh pu1c
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
POOR MARKET
REALTY'S WEAKEST POINT

U~nfavorahle mortgage conditions werc
the weak point in the realty market ~
,9ih. and according 10 thus. who's"
opinions count for anything they arc
likely to no the weak point in III"
market Of the near future. New York
city real estate has been competing
for money with the warning nations dur
ing the last year. and II haA lost the
fight because real estate cannot pay as
high a price for dollars as Will the
great Powers driven To- II by the ~roaliza-
ton that victory will make her home
on the creates, Pile OF gold. Any hope
that conditions will improve while the
European war IL being wascd may hr
banished. FOR until the needs OF Ga"
great armies are more than Statistic
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
:. THE HEART q THE GREAT SAoePNG DISTRICT sr AVE soS
41ne' STREET ONLY IS YEARS AGO.

apartment homes rapidly tring filled la
tn, last tenant in the office space ilr
Unprecedented demand by greI, con-
Germs which are taking over the worlds
trade and In "A call for all available space
for manufacturing purposes wh.r, goods
can bp made for which the whole world
lee crying say that the real estate
market is entering on til" period OF It's
greatest activity and that fortunes are
going To be mad. there greater than
have vet been taken GU of the land o.
New York city. Available vacant Land,
particularly In the Bronx and nearby
Long Island CITY and brooklyn. along
the lines of the now suh~dys and rail-
road facilities. offers great opportunities
Tor builders OF apartment houses and
factories. and the opportunities her" pre-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
1915 MARKET LIMITED:
INVESTORS NOT ACTIVE
War Abroad Reflected in Withholding of Capital From
Real Estate-.Agtations Too Responsible
for Lack of Interest

WV" ''"'"I P"N"N ="
.'''' "h''' us '""e'H"'P w" VIVA"
10, many I'a'H
Na~sh'Hs'"h iie'sh'S mas ''," "n't1'ti
"ct'Ne Spot III comparison WIN Nv 'cet
ol 'he t'"rh''' MANY "l"'r'iheh'S h">I"s
I'NSu" nv" "" h"hu7 % "h,eS'ol9. p,Iu,
'''"lN u" '""'N VIII" Wv n''"',"'S
c"hS'uei"'i"" was ,''". III tnS 'IaH,
Us pIol"'E !" ""''', 800 :.
I"rt OF 'n' ~S,un'Ty mas oetn S""pie".
arms !" ~" J''H'F' '"s ~ '""N
iS'""'' '~""I''H i'"''7 ." "',.,"
nave an "n''t'u NV" ms .uS'l'HS
II even S"'h '""' III one ue"t l'It W W.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02

chasers at my auction sales. follow
the lines of tho subway" soon New
York will be the gateway for the myriad
hosts OF men who will come ron war
ridden Europe TO become useful citl-
Gems IN this land OF opportunity.
They will find a city humming with
industry, surrounded by waters from
which vessels will start laden with
cargoss TO feed and clothe a large part
Of the world They will see n city OF
beauty with uneaualled parks, the most
wonderful hotels IN the world. tho I'm
est theatres. art museums and galleries
to attract the wealthy from every part
Of the country. II splendid homes be-
ing established in greater numbers every
years by those 10 whom the appeal OF
New York IL so great taat they spend
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02

TO LET FOR BUSINESS PURrOsEa
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02

continped an Sir'h rage
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
MANY GREAT IMPROVEMENTS HAVE RADICALLY ALTERED
TIE APPEARANCE or 4z~ ST. and PARK AVE. THIS VIEW WAS MADE N 1902.

the brave receive, so lack confidence in
their own great city OF New York as to
be pessimistic regarding its real estate.
Why he bearish on the city Of New
York. Why have a short sighted and
perverted vision, ard worry over slight
increases IN taxes or the calling OF a
few mortgages where lenders hav been
careless and made too liberal loans?
Why not be bulls on New York city:
Here We have the imperial city OF the
world with more han 5000 900 inhabi-
tants. wrestling the financial supremacy
from London. and destined tn be the very
heart In world iuances In the future. The
great war Is the III wind that has blown
good TO us. The Opportunity WI have
awaited TO take our pace as the worlds
foremost city. has been presented. and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02

we were ready for IL. The place we now
have assume nsvr" will he ~rcs,ed
from Us.
Tho mighty city In gradually being
rebuilt, with wonderful structures which
Will stand for centuries as monuments
TO the energy and skill OF American
capital and enterprise. Out OF its "
pocket the great city Of New York Is
taking nearly s4o0. 900. 600 with which to
construct the most comprehensive tran
sit system ever undertaken at one time.
by which the various boroughs will lee
bound In sill closer union for expan-
sion and bettermcnt, and great fortunes
must BE- made In the future as they
have been made in the past. along the
new transit lines. and my motto has
been for the last seven years 10 pur-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-02
~ BRYAN l.. ~KENNELLY

IRON the beginning OF my associa-
uon with real estate, more thar
thirty years ago. I have had su-
RENE confidence In New York city, and
! nave AZ all times held the opinion that
money invested In It's land and buildings
Was the best Invested money In the world.
To-day ! am II create: bull than ever
On New York city.
Having witnessed the unprecedented
growth II expansion here. | have H.
ways found II hard to understand why
many Intelligent and successful men
who. following the EXAMPLE OF the late
i. +. Morgan and Il. H.. Hartman. are
builish on the United States, thereby
enjoying the fruits OF prosperity which
The Hawaiian gazette., 1916-11-21
Meat Eaters
Backache

Meat lovers are apt TO have back.
aches and rheumatic attacks. Unless
you do heavy work and get lots of
fresh air, don't eat too much meat.
It's rich in nitrogen and helps to form
uric acid--a solid poison that irritates
the nerves, damages the kidneys and
often causes dropsy, gravel and urinary
disorders. DOan 5 Baekache Kidney
Pills help weak kidneys to throw off
uric acid. Thousands recommend
DOan 5 for bacGache.
'When Your Back is Lame-Remem-
Der the Name" Don't simply ask for
kidney remedy-ask distinctly for
Doan's Bachache Kidney Pills and
take no other. Doan's Backache Kid
pey Pills are sold by all druggists and
store-keeperS at soc box, (six boxes
$500 or will be mailed on receipt of
price by the Holhster Drug Co, or
Benson, Smith 4 Co, agents for the
Hawaiian Islanus.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1916-11-21
l.E. SHEEDY LEAVES
NTER-ELAIND| LINE
Resignation Surprises Many Lo-
cal Friends of Superintendent

To take effect December l, the resig-
nation of Joseph E. Sheedy, general
superintendent of the Inter Island
Steam Navigation Company has been
accepted by Norman E. Gedge, acting
general manager. Beyond the am
nouneenent of the resignation, no com
ment was made on Mr.. Sheedy's action
at the offices of the company yesterday.
81 am going TO Seattle, my former
home, stated Mr.. sheedy, beyond
that ] have nothing to say" ...
The directors OF the company win
meet Monday, it is believed, to MI the
vacancy. The company officials yester-
day would not make an announcement
concerning the new general superin-
tendent but it Is presumed that il will
be William MacKay, agent for the COM
pany in Hilo.
Mr.. Sheedy has been connected with
the company for a number of years,
joining it's staff from the revenue cut
ter service. He was qualified technic-
ally and personally for the work which
introduced him to Honolulu. He has
been prominent in civic matters, in COM
mittee work of the chamber Of com.
merce and in engineering circles. He
was one of the prime movers for the
naval militia, although he resigned
shortly after the organization was put
on its feet. Expressions Of regret were
made yesterday over his coming de-
parture.