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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-30
Valuable Statistics Regarding Our
Schools From Report of the
State Superintendent.
FATHER AND son TAKE MYSTIC
SHRINE TOGETHER

FIR the forst in the history of the
Shrine in Oklahoma, father and son.
both of the same name and initials.
TOOK the order Of the Mystic Shrine
at one time. at the Ceremonial here
last week. The men were A. f. Ray,
formerly Of Caddo. and his son, a.
+. Ray, Jr.. now OF Caddo.
Forty-eight nOvices took the or
der Of the Mystic Shrine at the
Shriners' Ceremonial of Bedouin
Temple held at the Liberty Theater
last Thursday. Eighteen Of them
were Durant men. After hard
fight. Karl Jackson Of Madill won
over Pink Temerlin OF Durant for
the Ring The Mystic Ring is a gift
of the Shrine bestowed by vote upon
the candidate for 1t among the nov
ices who displays the most diligence.
The parade at 9 O'Clock was O
gorgeous affair. led by the Colonial
Drum Corps OF twelve Shriners. and
followed by large truck and three
trailers packed full OF other Shrin-
ers, the rear trailer carrying a large
cage full Of novices; then auto after
auto load Of still more Shriners and
their wives. Then came the Devil
with his fierv furnace. attended by
Mutt and jeff; this followed by
countless other Shriners marching
in twos The procession covered the
business district. when II wound its
way up Third and into the Liberty.
where the work was administered
The Shrine ball. given at the Elks
Home. was gorgeous affair, and
lasted until midnight Music was
furnished by Morrell's Orchestra, Of
Denison.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-30
MREE SLIGHTLY HURT IN AUTO
WRECK

Saturday evening about s o'clock,
hrs Martin krause and her baby
[sye Townsend were painfully cut
LNu, the head and face. and Mr..
Erause escaped with slight bruises.
khen light automobile in which the
bur were going north on Third ev-
hue tipped over and struck one of
be iron posts that supports the
|nning Of the court house building.
The car top was demolished. and
krdshield broken into thousands Of
e,: by the collision. Several pedes-
Eians narrowly escaped being struck
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-30
LITTLE ONES AND OLD ONES

James Edwards. 20S Harriet st,
Montgomery. Ala. writes: My whole
family is using Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound now-the little ones
and the old ones. II has cured our
coughs and broken our colds" Fol
ey's Honey and Tar clears stopped
air passages. heals raw. inflamed
membranes. removes phlegm, and
eases sore chest. For sale by Stone
Drug Co. (adv)
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-30
FIRST COMPLETE REPORT OF
INDEPENDENT DISTRICTS
EVER ISSUED IN
OKLAHOMA

State Superintendent r. II. Wilson
mas recently issued the first com
plete statistical report OF Oklahoma's 8
Independent school districts ever
prepared, which was accomplished
after great labor and preparation
The report is especially valuable for
comparing the progress OF the pub
lie schools in the different cities and
the facts given concerning our own
school system here in Durant are OF
especial interest and valuable.
An excerpt of the report covering
Durant public schools for the fiscal
year ended June 80. this year, fol
lows
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-30

by the car and being cut b. flying
bits of glass. Mr. krause was driv-
ing fairly fast up Third. supposedly
intending to keep to that street, hut
some other car. it is said, was com
ing south on Third driving up the
left side of the street, and Mr.
krause thought to turn into Ever
green to the west. but was travelling
too fast to make the turn. which the
car took on the two right hand
wheels and tipped over. crashing in
to the post.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-30

salesman of Bryan county. han in
Cured tn cgood will of the command
by his aptncss In keeping the regi-
mental storehousc In order
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-30

Those promoted to COrpOrals are:
Calvin II. Bryant and Robert W
Thompson. both from Durant.
The following have been made
first class privatcs: Wilbur Light,
formerly of Durant
Corporal Calvin r. Bryant. Co. +.
35Sth Infantry. sprained an ankle
while engaged I'm II football game last
Sunday. and Is off duty for a few
days He Is on" Of tn" company's
best players.
The 35hth played the Knights OF
Columbus eleven. the score being o
to G.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-30
ImSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies.
when h,schcc's German Syrup abs
been used SO successfully for fifty
one years in all parts of the United
States for coughs. bronchitis. colds
settled in the throat. especially lung
troubles? II gives the patient a good
nights rest. free from coughing.
with easy eXpectoration in the morn
ing, gives nature IA chance to soothe
the inflamed parts. throw off the di-
seasc. helping the patient to regain
his health 25 and rs cent bottles
Sold by Corner Drug Store. 1tdv)
Poodles For Sale Six weeks old a:
one male and two females: price 50
and S. each Cali 1921 w Arkan-
sas. 81
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-30

Don't forget Bryan County's first
Poultry Show under the new State
Poultry Law ii be held in Durant
December 5, 8, and I.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-30

AGENTS Write for exclusive ag-
cncy, sell our Wash to Automobile
owners and housewives Zig money.
Particulars FREE Iirccard Mfg.
Co. 1923 n Grand Ave, St Louis,
Mo. w1p
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-11-30

Get our prices on job printing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
BREAK A CHILD'S
 COLD BY GIVING !
 SYRUP OF FIGS
cLEANSEs THE LITTLE LIVER AND BOWELS AND THEY GET
 WE'LL QUICK.

When your child suffers from cold don't wait: give the little stomach. liver and bowels a gentle. thorough cleans ing at once. When cross, peevish, list less, pale. doesn't sleep eat or act naturally: if breath is bad, stomach sour, giEe<a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the clogged up constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food will gently. move out of the bowels, and you have a well, playful child again, If your child coughs, snuff1es and has caught cold or is feverish or has 8 sore throat give a good dose of Cali fornia Syrup of Figs" to evacuate the bowels no difference what other treat ment is given.
 $ Sick children needn't be coaxed to take this harmless fruit laxative .'' Millions of mothers keep it handy be- cause they know it's action on the stomach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure. They also know a little given today saves a sick child to- morrow.
 Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot tie of "Cahfornfa Syrup of Figs" which contains directions for babies, children of aHsages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of coun- terfeits sold here. Get the genuine, made by California Fig Syrup Com pany."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
PoMFRET PUPILS REWARDED For Committing to Memory Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and America.

Mothers of the district recently were invited by Miss Mahala Covell. teach CT at the Chandler school of Pomfret, to attend a session. The mothers were given given an opportunity to observe the work of their children as it is fol- lowed in the daily routine.
 At the same time there was an award of prizes offered some time ago by Mrs. Hunter, of the Ben Grosvenor inn, to pupils who would learn Lin coln's Gettysburg Addres and Amer .ica.
 Prizes for the Lincoln address were awarded as follows:
 Grade 8, Marion McBrierty and Ellsworth Williams; 6, William Elm bolt and Everett Mann; 4, James Me Brierty, Irving Emlott, Gladys Pal mer.
 America prize-Grade 8. Marion Me Brierty and Ellsworth Williams; 6, Albert Davidson and Everett Mann; 4, Carl Peterson and James Mann.
 The prizes. were things the children will be able to keep all their lives. After the prizes were awarded Mrs. Hunter gave the children ice cream, cake and candy.
 Miss Boult of Pomfret was judge.
 The children were most grateful to Mrs Hunter for her kindness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
JOINING HOME GUARD
Twenty two Patriotic Citizens Have
 Filled Out Enlistment Blanks.

Twenty-two men have filled out en- listment blanks for service in Put nam's; home guard company. Captain Everett Carver. said Tuesday after noon. This is encouraging to Captain Carver, who has been active in re-
 cruiting, but he expressed himself on
 Tuesday as feeling that ther9 should be more enthusiasm over the project in town the size of Putnam, which has not had a military organization for IS years, although attempts have been 'made during that period of time to revive the military spirit here and organize a company.
 Captain Carver must have fifty men before drilling commences Other citi- zens than those %ho have already fill ed out papers have signified their in tention of doing so. but a burst of pa triotic enthusiasm is what is wanted and the quick filling up of the ranks. Many over fifty men can be used, ard there seems no reason why Putnam cannot have one of the finest guard companies in the state.
 When the company is organized it is probable the drills win take place in Hammond hall, which was origi- nally the armory of G company of the Third Connecticut infantry. which was disbanded.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
SETTLEMENT IN kRoLL CASE
Wife and Husband Reach Agreement in Suit-Hampton Husband Freed From Wife Who Deserted Him in 1913


 In the superior court Tuesday morn ing the civil action of Josephine Kroll vs. Matt Kro1 and John Gawle was begun to the court.
 Plaintiff claimed that he was to re- cover a judgment against her husband in the superior court at Putnam for $935 and costs of $3S for half of per- Sonal property which her husband sold That a lien was placed on the half in tereSt in a farm he owned in East Thompson and that subsequently, he conveyed the property to Gawle with out consideration, in order to defraud her.
 Witnesses testified that Kroll had stated that he conveyed the property so that it could not be taken by at tachment and that after the, convey ance he continued to act as owner of the premises. ..
 During the noon recess the case was compromised. The property is to be reconveyed- and plaintiff pays a small amount to defendant, the amount not being made known.
 Divorce for Hampton Husband.
 Thomas J. Riley of Hampton was granted a decree of divorce from Mary A. Riley of Providence on the ground of desertion- The cease was down as contested but on agreement that the claim for alimony would not be contested. defendant withdrew.
 The petitioner testified that they 1885. She deserted him at Hampton, August 25. 1913. and he had never seen him since.
 P. J. Danahey represented the pe- titioner and Charles E. Searls the de- fendant
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28

Bowen. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Clar- ence Winthrop Bowen of New York and Woodstock, and William Stephen Van Rensselaer,, which is to be ceIe- brated on Easter Monday in St Thomas's church. New York. at four o'clock.
 Miss Bowen has chosen Miss Olive Van Ransselaer Cawtry. a niece of the bridegroom, as her maid of honor, and her bridesmaids, who were school mates at Miss Porter's school, Farm ington, will include the Misses Jean nette Jennings, Sylvia Holt, Elsie Welsh Saltus and Ellen McCarter of New York and Gladys High and Gladys Hambleton of Chicago.
 Killaen Van Renssalaer will be best man for his brother. The ushers will include Gerald NJ. Livingston, Wal ter G. Davis. -Jr. Gordon Auchincloss, Robert c. Ream. Henry Leigh Hunt, F. Pennington Pearson, Maurice Roche and William B. Shepherd, Jr., all of New York. John Wentworth of Chicago and J. Gardner Aspinwall of Boston.
 A small reception will follow the church ceremony at the Bowen town house, East Sixty-Third street.
 MT. Van Ransselaer is a son of Mrs. Kielaen Van Rensselaer, and is in New York on leave of absence from the American embassy in Rome. He came over with Ambassador Gerard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28

and see that the party transacts it's business in manner to command the respect of all citizens. It certainly cannot hope to be respected, not even by it's own members. if such actions are permitted.
 "The time has come when a little ring that has held the party in Kill .fngly as a pawn in the political mar ket must be fought. aiki fought to a finish. The interests of the party stand -eminently before those of any individual. Playing the whole party to help an individual is not longer to be- thought of. I have no criticisms to make of Clayton Wright, nominee for representative. but am absolutely opposed to the. method fol- lowed in nominating him.
 This sentiment was echoed and re- echoed in Danielsons Tuesday. It is significant of the fact that the demo- crats here do not propose to sit aside like Russian subjects and let select few have the entire say on important party matters. Tuesdays outburst here seems to indicate that there will be something doing next fall and that the great general headquarters of the democratic party in KillingIy may be transferred from the Highland section of the town to some other quarter. And there are many who approve this sentiment withf a fervent Let us pray.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
DEMOCRATIC RING SCORED
 FOR MONDAYS SECRET CAUCUS Rank and File of Party Surprised and Indignant Over Autoeratic Methods.

That vest-pocket caucus that was held by "6 or '" democrats in a room on the second floor of the town hall building Monday evening was the subject of much comment among the members of the democratic party in Danielson Tuesday and some scathing remarks were made in connection with the circumstances surrounding it.
 As an example. of the Invisible gov ernment' with which party members here declare the democratic parry in Killingly has long been afflicted, Mon day nights caucus was most odious It has proved to be the last straw, fof. there are scores of democrats who have about decided that a party that Is dominant in the nation should not stoop to star chamber sessions in the town of the importance of Killingly in naming it's candidates for party office. The four hundred men whose names make up the party caucus list of the town are. in the majority. anxious to know just why the town committee considers such action as that of Mon day night likely to pass unnoticed and unchaflenged and by what authority they exclude the rank and file of the organization from participating in a caucus that had for its exclusive bus so important an office as that of rep- resentative- The /"caucus'' was as exclusive as a cabinet meeting critics Of 1t claim. Not a published line ap- peared to give notice of the caucus. and the town sign post, at the town hall building. carried on Monday only the usual list of probate notices and the annual dog license notices. neither suggestive of the coming caucus.
 A man long identified with the dem- ocratic party and still adhering to it's principles and supporting them said Tuesday:
 q am disgusted! The time has come for action against such so-called eau GUS .doings as that of Monday night. Similar breaches of party end eti- quette have been going on for: years, and the time has come to be rid of those responsible for such procedure. There is not an excuse for such &C., tion. The party cannot longer con- slider democrats for convenience only. but it's members throughout the town must take things into their own hands
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
 NO PAIN, GAS, INDIGESTION INFIVEMINUTES
"PAPE's oIAPEPsIN" IS THE BEST ANTAcID AND STOMACH REG
 ULATOR KNOWN.

Really does'' put upset stomachs in order-'really does" overcome indiges- tion, dyspepsia, gas, heartburn and sourness due to acid fermentation in five minutes that-makes Pape's DiapepSin the largest selling stomach antacid and regulator in the world. If what you eat ferments and turns sour, you belch gas and eructate undigested food LOT water; head is dizzy and aches; breath foul; tongue coated; your insides filled with indi- gestible waste, remember the moment "Pape's Diapepsin'' comes in contact with the stomach all such distress -vanishes. It's truly astonishing most marvellous, and the joy is it's harmleSSnesS.
 A large fifty-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin is worth its weight in gold to men and women who can't get their stonnachs regulated. It belongs in your home-should, always be kept handy in case of a sick, sour, upset stomach, during the day or at night. It's the quickest, surest antacid for the stomach in the world
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
DANIEL SON AND PUTNnM NEWS
PUTNAM

Boston. Lawyer Buys Williams Place, at Pomfret-Deakh of Mrs. Joseph Beraubee-Twenty-tw Join Home Guard-Settienaent in kroil Suit Divorce for Deserted Hampton Husband.
 No definite progress has been made yet on: the negotiations with the troll ference here with Presidant R. W Perkins, relative to the building of a loop, but thes matter is being given consideration by company officials.
 Sale of Williams Place.
 Announcement was made Tuesday by A. B. Randall of the sale of the Williams place at Pernfret to Attor- ney Edwin G. McInnis. of Boston. Mir. McInnis looked at many places in New England. before deciding to buy at Pomfret.
 Mail Unclaimed.
 Letters addressed as follows are un- post of1ce: Walter P Gardiner. JosAk Marszatek, Louis Mcdonald, Christ PelHson. c. H. Phillips. Mildred Nor man, Nurses Registry.
 Slightly Improved.
 Madeline Fournier, run over by a trolley car at Danielson a week ago today. was said by her father. Henry OuIEIeT, IO D0 SliShlly 4IAPIONC0 Oii Wednesday. though her condition is still regarded as dangerous.
 Miss Gertrude Jones is visiting Miss Adah Alexander, at Newton, Mass.
 Will Address Equal Rights Club.
 Mrs W. J. Bartlett will be in Hart ford today. Tomorrow Mrs. Bartlett will address the Equal Rights club of that city,. a club organized 37 years ago and the oldest in the state and Friday Mrs. Bartlett vii be in Litch- field county to make some addresses.
 Visited. Smith Street School. Miss Dorothy Powell. junior Chau- tauqua leader. visited the Smith street school Tuesday morning to assit the pupils there with the training for the parts they are to have in the Junior ,Chautauqua presentation to be given later
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28

new members are Lsger Goyette and
 Short Paragraphs,
 Yardmen of the Lawton Mills have been busy cleaning Railroad avenue. Dana Potter of Moosup recently vis- tied friends at Jewett City.
 Michael Sullivan of Willimantic waS a Plainf1eld caller yesterday.
 Harry Bernier has returned after spending g few days with Daniefsor friends
 W. R. Burleigh of Providence was 2 business caller in P1ainfield Tuesday MT. and Mrs. William H. CantweI spent Tuesday with Norwich friends T. E. Johnson of River Point, R. |. visited Piainfield friends Tuesday. was in Plainfiefd yesterday.
 Fred Laycock has resigned in the cloth room of the Lawton mills. F. I. Racine and party motored to Canterbury Tuesday.
 -Lentsn Devotiens. 1 There were Lenten devotions at St. Johns church Tuesday evening.
 Weekly Shoot. : The PlainfeId Rifle and Gun club held their weekly shoot at their rooms Tuesday evening.
 Held Business Meeting. . The Congregational Glee club held a business meeting Monday evening at their club rooms
 George Charron of Plainfield, who is employed at Norwich. has returned to his duties after spending a few days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Stanis- las Charron.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28

without warning, it was officially am nounced today. Thirty-one persons were killed and twelve are missing.
 The statement says:
 "The British hospital ship Asturias, while steaming with all navigating lights and with all proper distinguish ed, was torpedoed without warming on the night of March 20. The following casualties occurred: Military dead. II; missing 3. incvluding 1 femael staff nurse; injured, IT. Crew dead, 20, with g missing, including l stewardess; crew injured 22.'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28

Dr. and Mrs. Rienzi Robinson have returned to their home here after spending the winter in Florida
 J. Carl Witter was near Baltic con- ductfng an auction Tuesday.
 Sewing Msetira.
 Mrs. F. E. cunneen win have the members of the Eastern Star at her home on Broad street Thursday aft erncon for sewing meeting.
 Henry A. Cranston of Milleury vis- tied friends in Danielsen Tuesday.
 The site offered by the Goodyear Cotton company: Inc. at wfIliarnsville is beautiful one. on a b1uf that over looks the big plant and of the mill village. It is near a new street to be called Litchfield avenue.
 Mdme. Cyr,s millinery opening Fri. day-Saturday this week. You are i'm vited. Hats and trimmings that are smart and modish and in endless va riety. We have hat for every wo-
 Coal Prices Unchanged.
 April 1 may not bring the usual spring reduction in coal prices. it was stated by a dealer here Tuesday. This is due to the unusual conditions pre- vailing throughout the country; There is chance that reductions may come later in the season.
 The next meeting of the Ladies' Art club has been set for April II. the meeting scheduled for today having been postponed.
 Thirty-Three Court Cases in March.
 Judge Woodward in the town court two men charged with having been intoxicated This makes a total of B cases so far this month.
 The mercury in thermometers about town chased up the tube to the 60 mark during Tuesday forenoon and upeeked out at a world trying to dry off thick coating of mud.
 Stalled Cars Blocked Read.
 Tho condition of the Little Rest route to Providence. near the Rhode Island line may be indicated by citing who drove down Little Rest Hill only to find the road blockaded by two cars stuck fast in the mud. Within six or seven miles of home. the Danielson dence and then out over the Ap- Donaug-Sterllng route to get home, making them an extra spin of about 69 miles.
 Baptist c. E. soeiety Officers. =. The following are the newly elect Baptist church: President, Porimer Dixon; vice president. Miss Cora Shippee; secretary, Miss Marjorie Gaffney; treasurer, c. w. Hale; so- cial committed. Miss Clarice Branch. Dorothy Burton; pianist. Miss Myrtis L'Heureux.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church has elected these officers: President. Mrs. George T.. Eaton: vice president. Mrs. Raymond E. Allen; secretary. Mrs. W. J. Craig: treasurer, Miss Elizabeth Tripp; pro- grarnrne committee, Miss Grace Spa1d- ing, chairman.
 Color Company Establishes Quarters.
 The Napthine Color company, in which A. E, Beauregard is interested. has fitted quarters in the stone mill of the DanielSon Cotton company, on Main street and will be ready to oc-e cupy them within a short time. Many inquiries relative to the company's product have been received by MT. Beauregard. =
 Addition to Jacobs' Plant.
 Materials are being received at the plant of the Jacobs Manufacturing company, School street. for the csn- struction of an addition to the plant The products of this concern, some of them protected by special patents. are sold not only to textile centers in the United States. but as we'll in the mar kets of a number of foreign countries
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
EXTENSION SCHOOL OPENS
South Woodstock Housewives Hear
 Experts from Storrs College.

z An extension school in Home Max ing was opened in Agricultural Hall, South Woodstock, Tuesday, and will continue through today (Wednesday) The speakers were Miss Maude Hayes and Miss Holiock of the Connecticut Agricultural Extension Service and the school was held in corporation with the Windhafn County Farmers Association and the women of Wood stock and vicinity. There was good attendance.
 In the morning there was a talk on Home Making and demonstration of the School Lunch. In the afternoon, canning and jelly making were dis cussed.
 The school is for instruction in pro- per and better providing for the home