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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

Lexington Rife Club Organizes.
At a meeting held in the
County Court House last Thurs
day night the Lexington Rifle
Club was organized with a chart
er membership of fourteen.
The Club was organized for
the promotion of military rifle
practice and will affiliate with
the National Rifle Association of
America. The members of the
club have already secured per-
mission to use the Wentworth
Military Academy Rifle range
which is a very good one and
they are anticipating a number
of good shoots this season. The
annual dues of the club was fixed
at one dollar and is easily with
n the reach of anyone who is
Interested in rife shooting and
he organization wishes to ex-
tend an invitation to those who
have not already joined and who
would care to avail themselves
of this opportunity, to file their
application with the Secretary.
The officers elected for the year
are as follows:
President, J. E. Marshall; Vice
president, VIM. Fitzpatrick /;
Secretary, E, E. Shriver; Treas
urer, B. c. Gordon; Executive
officer, Sergeant 0. S. Blue.
The next meeting date of the
club has not yet been decided
upon, but upon application to
any Of the above, information
'egarding the activities Of the
hub will be gladly supplied.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

partake of the sumptous feast
that had been provided. The din
ner was spread in the park on
tables under the shade trees.
The meal was a princely one, the
tables being ladened with all
the good things that a lively
imagination could suggest. The
dinner was, it is unnecessary to
say, a bounteous feast of good
things, and was served with ele-
gance and genuine hospitality.
Dinner over, Concordia's I'M
rivaled band, every member of
which is a master musician
from 2 to 4 o'clock enlivened the
occasion with the choicest of
music, and this treat was great
ly enjoyed by all present.
Just before adjourning Rev.
Kennedy, on behalf of the Club,
extended heartiest thanks to the
Commercial Club, the band, the
ladies and to Judge Klingen-
berg and his son, George Kiln
ICEBERG for one of the most en-
joyable and pleasurable meet
ings in the Clubs history.
There was but one more con-
clusion, the citizenship of pro-
gressive Concordia and vicinity
are thoroughly versed in the art
of entertaining, and particular
ly will this meeting be recalled
with great pleasure, and with a
longing to meet at Concordia
again in the near future.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09
TEACHERS LEAD NJ. u.
CLASS
School of Education of Univer.
sity Grants $50 Degrees
This Year.

1hlS Year.
Missouri is to be well supplied
with teachers, judging from the
number of graduates from the
school of Education of the Uni
versity Of Missouri at Columbia
this year. Of the more than 600
degrees awarded the teachers
college leads in graduates this
year, having 1870; the College of
Arts and Science is second with
159; College of Agriculture, SO
Graduate School, 80; School of
Engineering, 60; School of Law,
"a; School of Journalism, 10, and
School of Commerce, 5.
Last year the College of Arts
and science led with 1872 de-
grees. The school of Education
had "a; College Of Agriculture,
80; Graduate School, 40; School
of Journalism, 10; School of Law,
II; School Of Engineering, 10;
School of Comerce, l.
Besides the $50 candidates for
degrees, 227 students are apply
ing for certificates. Eighteen
want two-year certificates in
medicine; 3, nurses certificates
Sc, two year certificates to
teach; 1O5 life certificates to
teach.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

Miss Merideth VIM left We'd
nesday for a visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. A. M. Bunting in Lin
coin, Neb. Her sister, Miss
Winifred, accompanied her as
far as Kansas City.
Harry Day left Wednesday
for Bismarck, Oklahoma, where
he will spend the summer.
w. F.. Hinesley went to Hig-
ginsville Wednesday to spend
the day on business.
Mrs. Lester Bryant went to
Napoleon Wednesday for a few
days visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09
MEETING OF THE
OLD MEMS CLUB
Continued from Page u

tered out in 1865; member Of
Methodist church; served as
constable and justice of the
peace Of Freedom township for
years and in 1870 was assistant
u. S. Marshal; postofice Con-
cordia.
Five members have died since
the last meeting, E. d. Emerson,
H. H. Hughes, Lemuel w. Phil
Ups, William A. Redd, and
Charles L. Simpson, committees
to prepare on memorials as fol-
lows:
On the death of E. D. Emer-
son-C. j. Lewis and James M.
Vim.
On the death of H. H. Hughes
j. E. Rigg and j. B. SAINT
meyer.
On the death of Lemuel w.
Phillips-Charles A. Graham.
On the death of William A.
Redd-R. P. Harwood and Will
son Malone.
On the death of Charles L.
Simpson-W. L. Smith and T.
T. Pickett.
Under the head of remarks ap-
preciative talks were made by
Rev. Kennedy, j. T. w. Mexican,
and H. W. Thieman.
The citizens of Dover extended
an invitation asking that the
Club hold the September meet
ing there, and the same was u
unanimously accepted.
The following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, That the hearty and
appreciative thanks of the mem
bers of this Club are hereby
rendered the Commercial Club,
the band and the citizenship of
Concordia and vicinity for the
very hospitable and generous
manner in which they entertain
ed the Club on this occasion.
Rev. Kennedy then closed the
proceedings with prayer and the
club adjourned to meet at Dover
on Saturday, September %, 1916.
On adjournment the club and
a large number of riends repair
ed to Concordia's city park to
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09
ELKS WILL CELEBRATE FLAG
DAY, WEDNESDAY,, JUNE Il
Something Doing From / O'clock Until Long Into
the Night. Merchants Will Be
Asked to Close.

Wednesday, June IA, is Flag
Day and the local Elks are max
ing arrangements to celebrate
the event. The frivolities will
commence in the afternoon with
a parade of all the Elks, bands
of music and all citizens who
care to join. The parade will
end at Association Ball Park,
where a ball game will be played
between the leans and fats. 1t
will be recalled that the leans
carried off the honors last year
much to the chagrin Of the fats.
The fats will edeavor this time
to turn the tables. They can't
do it, Of course, but will try. and
you know how funny a fat man
looks when he is trying to do
something he can't. Their an
tics alone will be worth the price
of admission-two bits, on the
spot. 10 cents extra for private
seat.
After the fats have been prop
erly humbled at the ball game
and everybody has had supper,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

DR.. Chas. B. Kingery of the
firm Of Snyder and Kingery, Os-
teopathic physicians, successors
to DR.. E. ]. Kampf, arrived Mon
day accompanied by his bride.
DR.. Kingery was married in
Kirksville, Monday, June 9TH, to
Miss Georgia Dubeck. They will
occupy the cottage of A. w.
Clemens on East Main street.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Prewitt Roberts
and little daughter, Dorothy
Helen, and Miss Thelma Phillips
Of Marshfield, Mo-, arrived Sun
day evening for a visit with Mrs.
Roberts parents, Mr.. and j. ].
Harding. In a few days they will
go to Columbia, where Mr.. Rob-
erts and Miss Phillips will attend
the summers session of the Uni
versity.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

Walter Grinstaff who was ar
rested several days ago for
flourishing a deadly weapon, was
given his preliminary Monday
before Justice of the Peace
Clyde Wright. He was bound
over to the August term of the
criminal court and released on
bond.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

DR.. and Mrs. Earl D. McGill
announce the birth Of a son,
Thursday evening, June l, 1916.
Miss Lenora Gordon returned
to her home j nSt. Louis Friday
morning after a visit here with
friends.
Robert Horn went to Kansas
City Friday to spend the
day on business.
F. M. Hord and little son, F.
NJ, Jr., went to Kansas City Fri
day to spend the day on bust
ness.
Mrs. Walter B. WaddeIl re-
turned yesterday from a visit
in Kansas City.
Mrs. j. B. Carter went to Dover
yesterday for a visit with her
brother, DR.. w. G. Harwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Little and
little son, Burtis, Jr., left Thurs
day evening for Columbia
where Mr.. Little will enter the
University of Missouri for the
summer term.
Miss LESSEE Dillingham; return
ed Thursday evening from a
few days visit in Kansas City.
Miss Helen Teubener went to
MAYHEM Friday for a few
days visit.
Mrs. G. w. Fredendall and
daughter, Miss Nettie left Fri
day for Lawrece, Kansas, for a
short visit.
Rev. and Mrs. E. P. Ryland of
Los Angeles, Cal, and who have
been attending the General Con-
ferece of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church at Saratoga, N. Y,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Lee Wallace.
Mrs. A. M. Walton returned to
her home in Richards, Mo-, We'd
nesday after a visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Wilmot.
Mrs. Wilmot accompanied her
as far as Kansas City.
Mrs. D. P. Groves went ia
Blackburn Wednesday for a
visit.
R. B. Berrie, Jr., who has been
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
R. B. Berrie, ST., left Wednes-
day for Wayne, Neb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellie Carter who
has been visiting at the home
of Frank Carter left Wednes-
day for their home in Chicago.
Miss Mona Howard went to
Higginsville Wednesday for a
visit.
w. B. Coen went to Higgins
vile Wednesday to spend the
day on business.
Miss Louise MacD donald left
Wednesday for a visit in Dan
vile, Illinois.
Miss Vivian Blosser of Nor
way, Kansas, who has been the
guest of Miss Martha Legg south
'of town, went to Marshall Wed
nesday for a visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

Miss Frances Yingling and
Wilson Frazier went to Colum-
bia Wednesday. Mr.. Frazier
will enter the summer session
of the University of Missouri.
Tom Neal and son went to
Warsaw, Mo-, Tuesday on bust
ness.
j. X. Letter went to Kansas
City Tuesday to spend the
day on business.
w. B. Douglas, accompanied
by his son, Robert, went to In
dependence, Wednesday on bust
ness.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09
John M. Atkinson Speaks Here.

John M. Atkinson, candidate
for governor, was in Lexington
Friday night and spoke to a small
crowd from the court house
steps. He impressed those who
heard as being a very capable and
common sensed gentleman, far
superior to many others who
have ambitions to serve the dear
people. Mr.. Atkinson resigned
the Craftsmanship of the Public
Service Commission to make the
race.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

Sheriff W. H. Waddell return
ed Saturday night from Colo
RADIO, where he was called sever
al weeks ago by the illness of his
son, Baxter. Baxter accompan-
led his father home. He has
nearly recovered from his re-
cent illness.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

the crowd will assemble on the
lawn of the Elk's home where ap-
propriate ceremonies for Flag
Day will be held. Hon. John B.
Pew of Kansas City will be the
orator Of the occasion. 1t is said
that Mr.. Pew is an exceptionally
fine speaker, so a very enjoy
able address may be expected.
After these services, the lawn
social will commence. You will
be served with all Of the delica-
cies of the season, if you have
the price. Come prepared. Yes,
and by the way, there will be an
orchestra in the hall where you
may trip you number elevenS
until you step on someone's
corns, then you will be thrown
out.
Remember the day, the time
of day, the different events and
your pocket book.
Col, ], c. Grady will have
charge Of the parade and
"StubbY" DAVIS band.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

E. S. Taylor, who was arrested
last Sunday for stealing an au-
tomobile tire from Miss Celia
Brooks car, was given his pre-
liminary Wednesday before
Justice of the Peace Clyde
Wright. His trial was set for
July Z, and in the mean time he
will board with Uncle William.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

Richard Johnson and wife with
friends left Chicago Monday for
a three months trip overland in
an Automobile for California
where they expect to locate,
everything being favorable.
otherwise they will return to
Chicago.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-09

Miss Florence Cullom went to
Columbia, Mo, yesterday
where she will attend summer
school.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
LETTER FROM ENG1AND

The News editor is this week in re-
cenpt of letter from Albert Blum
dell, of Liverpool, England. The let
ter is dated March 31st, and was re-
ceived here on the 18th of this
month, having been nineteen days in
transit. Mr.. Blundell says that all
business in England is brisk, except
the cotton business, and there is on
ly fair demand for the lower
grades, which are used in the making
of ammunition. He writes that con-
scription is in, force for all single
men up to forty years of age, and will
soon be in force as applied to the
married men, when he expects to en-
list for service. Mr.. Blundell was
in DuEant for two seasons, being en-
ployed by Hynds eco. and has
many friends in the city.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
ELECTRICAL ADVER-
TTSTNG SIGN

Mr.. BLACKBURN, head of the New
Business Department of the Durant
Ice and Light Company, suggests as
an advertising stunt for this city the
placing across Main street near the
Katy tracks of large arch electric
sign to run clear across the street,
which would bear some slogan to be
adopted for the advertising of the
city, for instance. watch Durant
GrOw!" or $4,000 Population in
1920!" or somasi0thAr appropriate
phrase. The idea is that if such a sign
were erected, displaying say, in &C.
inch letters, 1t could be seen by every
passenger passing through here on
the trains, and by most people in the
town as wells andSthis, together with
a great Waite Way, such as is
now being planned, would help the
looks of the business district a hun
dred per cent. 1t is believed that
the people could be induced to fur
nish free "juice" for the operation
of an advertising sign such as this.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
THE NEWS TURNED DOWN
AN ADVERTISEMENT

The News this week turned down
a three-column advertisement from a
merchant in neighboring city, who
is putting on sale. The instructions
were to run the adv. two weeks and
send the bill to the merchant. This
paper has for years declined adver-
tisements for out-of-town concerns
that are competitive to local mer-
chants, on the ground that, in the
long run, this paper and it's. friends
as well, are better off. 1t is pretty
hard sometimes to refuse concerns
money. for legitimate advertising, es-
'pecially during what we term the dull
season at about this time of the year.
However, it is a pleasure for this
writer TO say that through the pat
ronage of home advertisers this pa
per has done a constantly increasing
business, and has been able to grad
ually extend its field of endeavor.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
BANK CHANGE
j. r.. and Is. A. Mckinney, Of This
City, Buy Control of the Caddo
National Bank ut Caddo.


A deal was completed Tuesday
whereby Messrs. Jas. r. and B. A..
Mckinney, of this city, bought the
controlling interest in the Caddo Ma
tional Bank at Caddo, which up un-
til the time of the death of p. w.
Howe had been controlled for many
years by him. The McKinneys have
already taken charge of the business.
The officials of the bank now are: /:
President. B. A. Mckinney; vice
President, Frank p. Semple; Cashier,
Willis G. Jamison; Assistant Cash
Ter, j. ID. Maytubby. The directors
are: b. A. Mckinney, F. p. Semple.
w. c. Jamison, T. F. Memminger,
Ren Siegel. and Jas r. Mckinney.
The Caddo National has for many
years been one of the best managed
and strongest banks In this section
Of the State, and under the new man
agement will prosper at least equally
as well. The McKinneys and their
associates are thoroughly good bank
ers and have succeeded in every
banking venture they have under
taken.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21

President Taft, paying touching trib.
ute to the memory Of a remarkable
woman.
The well-known soprano, Christine
Miller. had the unique distinction OF
singing for Miss Helen Keller. who
though unable to hear a sound. has
her own method Of listening to mus
ic. Placing the finger-tips of one
hand lightly on Miss Miller's lips,
she touched the piano with the other
hand; in this way, as she expressed
.it, being conscious Of the waves of
music"
The Thirty-Seventh Annual Meet
ing of the Music Teachers National
Association was held in Buffalo, New
York, the last of December. Many
valuable papers we're read by prom
inent musical educators who came
from all parts of the country.
In America the musical event of
most importance during March was
the performance of Mohler's Eighth
Symphony by the Philadelphia Or
chestra, March %, for the first time
in this country. This mammoth work
represents practically the most elab-
crate symphonic work extant, and
immense preparations were neces-
sary for its adequate production.
Reports from Italy indicate that
the war has caused comparatively
little interference with the musical
activities. The Italian must have his
opera, and so long as Milan, Rome,
Naples, and other operate centers
are free from invaders, opera will
doubtless flourish. The repertoire
selected consists mainly of Italian
opera, but a notable exception is the
production Of the Russian prince
Igor"-which has been favorably re-
ceived in New York this season. too
and also a production of Franck's
oratorio THE Beatitudes."
The German occupation of Poland
has been made a musical fact, as well
as political one by the organization
of a Union Of the German Singing
Societies in Poland" This seems to
be case of "In time of war prepare
for peace"
The founding Of a new orchestra
at Dresden, and the opening of a new
concert hall, costing about $300, 900,
in Carlsruhe, are among the many
recent musical ventures in German
cities. Moreover, interesting reports
come to us from England and Bel
gium and other countries Of Furone
to indicate that music is not yet dead.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
LOAN COMPANY ADDS MORE
COUNTIES TO DURANT
OEiEVCE

Durant has again been recognized
as the logical business center of
Southeast Oklahoma; the Dickinson
Reed-Randerson Company, farm loan
people, whose general offices are in
Oklahoma City, opened a local branch
office in this city the first of jan
uary, with JdB Hickman ais Manager.
The Company this week added to
the Durant office 9 territory Atoka,
Choctaw, McCuftain and Pushmataha
Counties, and the business of these
counties, together with Bryan Coun-
ty, will be handled from the Durant
office by Mr.. Hickman. bs9i
The Company wants all the good
loans it can get; there will be. no de-
lays; Mr.. Hickman will inspect the
land, draw the papers, pass on the
titles, and give borrowers a check
for the money. If you want loan
and want the money NOW, see him.
(Adv)
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
ERNEST SCHILLER is GIVEN A
LIFE SENTENCE $50

Ernest Schiller, alias Clarence r.
Hudson. who fOrcibly took possession
of the British steamer Maytoppo off
Sandy Hook on March 20, terrorized
the ere wand compelled the captain
to change the course of the ship, was
sentenced to life Imprisonment in the
United States District Court at New
York City Tuesday. He will be taken
to the federal prison at Atlanta in n
few days Schiller pleaded guilty to
the charge of piracy In statement
he denied that his motive was rob-
berry. He declared he had seized the
Matoppo believing the vessel carried
munitions of war for the allies, "for
the cause of Germany"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
HORACE JONES DEAD

John Hade nreceived a telegram
Thursday morning announcing the
death at Ell Paso wednesday of Hor-
ace Jones his cousin, who went west
about year ago for his health. At
the time this was written it was not
learned what funeral arrangements,
if any, had been made. Horace lived
in Durant for several years and was
employed by Hayden & Sons. He
was member Of the local Elks lodge
and had many friends here.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21

A revival meeting will begin at the
First Christian Church on Easter
Sunday morning. The pastor will do
the preaching and the singers of the
church will lead the song service.
All the singers in the city are re-
Quested to assist in this part of the
service. A very cordial invitation Is
extended to all people in Durant and
community to attend. Services each
night during the week at 8 o'clock.
The following themes are announc-
ed for the first week:
Easter Morning-"An Easter Ser
mon--If Christ Be Not Risen,-
What?"
Easter Night-"Where Art Thou %
and Easter Cantata by Choir.
Monday Night. April 24-"What
Think lYe of Christi" D
Tuesday Night, April 25 - "The
Sinless Man"
Wednesday Night, April 26-"The
Second Coming of Christ" So
Thursday Night. April 27-"The
Coming Judgment"
Friday Night. April 2S - pure
Religion"
Saturday Night. April 29 - Life
and Teaching"
Sunday Morning, April 3O-"The
Evolution of a Soul"
Sunday Night, April 3O-"What
Do We Believe, and Why?"
The Kings messenger mill meet
me at the church Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock,
]. T. Ogle, Pastor.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
REPUBLICAN CONIMITTEfsis
CALLED

Arthur H. Geissler, chairman of
the Republican State Committee, has
called meeting of the State commit
tee and the county chairmen to meet
in Oklahoma City Saturday after
noon, April %, to consider matters
of interest to the Republican party
in Oklahoma and for the transaction
of any business that may come be-
fore the meeting.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
GETTING READY FOR EAsTER

The stores selling ladies' suits and
and millinery, have been
doing good business the past week
or more outfitting those who make it
a practice to buy new togs for Eas-
ter. In this issue of the paper are
TO be found several announcements
of Easter goods. 1t may pay those
Interested in such things to read the
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
NEW ALDERMEN MAY 1sT.

At the meeting of the city council
the first Tuesday in May, Durant VIII
have four new aldermen, who at that
time will take the oath of office and
assume their official duties. The new
members of the council are. as fol-
lows: First Ward, II. C. Frye; Sec
ond Ward, j. r. Mckinney; Third
Ward, E. c. Terrell; Fourth Ward.
Horace Marshall.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
BURGLARY OF LAUNDRY

Burglars entered and ransacked
the office of the Durant Steam Laun-
dry Tuesday night. but all that was
missed by the management the next
day was Numbered shirt and sew
eral collars. The intruders left no
clues to their identity and no arrests
have been made. go
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-04-21
NEW GROCERY sTORE

Durant has another new grocery
store. 1t is known as the City Gro
eery, and is located on the south side
of Main. where r. L. Crudup's store
used to be. j. Clifford Collier is the
man behind the gum. and catries. an
opening announcement in this issue
of the paper.