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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14
Women Factor
in City Politics
Seven Hundred and Sixty-Two Are
Registered as Electors, and, Unit.
ed, Could Swing Any City Election
as They Wished.

When the registration receipts
were counted after the closing of.the
registration places last Friday even
ing, II was found that 762 women
had registered as electors in the city
Of Durant. a number greater than
most of the men politicians expected
would apply for suffrage.
The third ward led. with exactly
800; then the fourth with 220, sec
ond ITO; and first, 20. Part of the
credit for the registration of such a
large number is given to the Wom-
ems Council, recently organized
here for the betterment Of the com.
munity, ad with no partisan or sec
tartan axes to grind.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

Many people remark at the un-
clean condition of our paved streets,
and as this paper sees 1t the remarks
are timely. There IL no reason in
the world for permitting litter to ac-
cumulate next to the curbs in the
business district. The streets are
swept, II is true. and the trash haul
ed away. but in our opinion a mighty
poor job is being done so far as
actually cleaning them up is CON
cerned. There is room for lots of
improvement. Also. let it he said,
clean towns call for much, and must
be clean physically just as well az
clean morally and socially.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

Judging from expressions which
continue to come in from the SOL
diers overseas, they are more than
"peeyed" at the idea of nation wide
prohibition being forced on the coun
try without their having a say-so in
the matter. As one of them says.
II is not that they are "rum-heads"
or that they are opposed to prohibit.
ttOn, but they rankle at what they
consider undue advantage being TAX
en- of them in their absence. for a
great many Of them are state-right
men. and don't believe that one sec
tiOn OF the country should make
laws for the other.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

We must pay in dollars for the vic
tory that American soldiers helped
the allied soldiers to win with blood
The sOldiery has done its hit; but we
civilians have another great duty
The war isn't paid for: the Govern
ment says another five billion dol
lars must be had. and this is to b.
the Fifth and last, the Victory Loan,
which will be launched in April. Our
duty is just as plain AS it was in the
former loans. when victory was not
in sight t--evcn in doubt. it seemed
sometimes. We must buy Fifth
bonds buy to the limit all of us.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14
FRIDAY, MARCH ~, 1919.

We believe the Methodists of Du-
rant are on the right track in plan
ming a building, as a church adjunct,
that will serve for meeting as well
as q recreation place for the young
people. All towns need such an in
stitution, and the bigger the town
the bigger the need. Durant needs
this institution badly, and the ben
efits that should accrue to the young
generation can hardly be anticipated.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

Shattuck Monitor: The chances
are pretty likely that William How
ard Taft will be a prominent candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for president in 1920. Well, il we
are to have q Republican president,
the Monitor would prefer Taft to
any that have hove in sight
Texarkana Texarkanian: We met
the great problems Of war and solv-
ed them. We are now confronted
with the greater problems of nation
al and world reconstruction. The
same patriotic sentiment and unity
which enabled us to win the war will
insure the safe solution Of these ri.
gantic issues.
Bryan (Texas) Eagle: 1--WE Am
orleans pay for what we get," Is
boast you can make after you have
mailed your income tax to the col
lector. An income tax receipt in the
wallet is full brother to the gold
service stripe on the sleeve. It's n
service decoration.
Ada News Although Indian Ter
ritory ceased to exist more than II
years ago news of the fact has evi-
IDENTIFY travelled slowly. A recent
map issued by the federal depart
ment of agriculture and appearing
in the Literary Digest, gives Indian
Territory place. Is the maker of
the map Il descendant of Rip Van
Wrinkle.
Ada News: Whether Eugene Debs
is in sympathy with the Bolsheviki
or not, they regard him as one of
their bunch. They have come for
ward with the magnanimous offer to
release an American consul they hold
at Moscow in exchange for the re-
lease of Debs by the United States.
They have also been considerably
exercised over the case of Tom
Mooney and would be willing to
strike bargain for his release.
Ada News: Owing to the failure
of the Indian appropriation bill as a
result of the Republican fillibuster.
there will be no per capita payment
any time soon. However, in neqt
years campaign the Indian voters
will be told what good friends the
Republicans are to the Indians.
McAlester News Capital: II there
is one thing that hurts more than
having to pay an income tax. it's no,
to have to pay an income tax.
Poteau News: We'd like to be
able to find out just how many OF
the senators who are believing
against the Presidents proposed
League of Nations would enlist and
do active service, right up at the
front, in ease we were to enter an,
other big war. We suspect tie
army of senators would be as MANY
as dollars worth of smoked bacon
and that would be so small twenty
two bullet couldn't find 'em.
Ardmorite: After reading Sena-
tor Sherman's shameless shriekine
IN the senate yesterday, one Is in
clined to pity Illinois because it did
not have chance last fail to retire
Sherman instead of Senator Lewis,
who has made good all the way thru
as senator of progressive instincts
and activities.
Wichita Falls News Tribune: True
obliterates all partisan
differences as it ought to between
men. A splendid example is found
In the close friendship that exists
between President Wilson and ex-
President Taft. In the hearts of |
both these distinguished statesmen
abides desire to forever end the
posslbility OF recurrence of war
are the League Of Nations forms
basis for this agreement.
Get our prices on Job Printing.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

Most of us live our lives withOu,
having opportunity OF seeing and
meeting and hearing the really big
men of the world. but those of us in
Durant and vicinity will have an op-
pOrtunity, limited only by the theatre
space. of hearing one of the world :
greatest men. when ex-President
William Howard Taft appears here
April "a on the Lyceum course pro-
gram. Mr.. Taft is by many regard
ed as the greatest lawyer and jurist
in the world. and has held the high
est judicial position within the gift
of the American nation. Mr. Taft
will figure largely in reconstruction
OF the worlds affairs. and Durant is
to be regarded as fortunat" in hay
Ing an opportunity to SEQ and hear
him.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14
Strike Conditions

Federal intervention IS 1 ,bu
lieved to be the only thihs ,ns;s
end the Boatmen and Lvn ,ir u
mems strike on the Atlan1s 1,soss
in which more than twenty u"
men have quit work.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14


tion, is having the building n
on his lot on the south side Of
between Third ana Fourth, wh4
will be used as an office build,
Street Commissioner Buck b
has had a force of men doing
work in town this week, and
made considerable good showb'|
some of the worst Of the u''
streets.
Sheriff Wright and DEPUTY
nett Saturday arrested Mac Joi1
charged with violating the pn
lion law. Twenty-one gallon
cider, with a kick in It. was Y
as we'll as about'a hundred D
of the stuff.
The Bertha Farmer Compass
ceum number, appeared at tho
erty Theatre Monday night, a1
usual, filled the theatre. lHl
tire company displayed great
cal genius and delighted the
audience.
lee Davis, one Of the fe1oS
escaped from the county IM, II,,
September, was taken at sun
by Officer Ruel Taylor last
Davis was under a years 81.
for stealing chickens, and v" N
ing trial for pandering when y
capped from the old jail.
Mrs. Howard farrell mas ID,
from her husband. Captain ~,
that he has landed in the o,ss
is at Camp Nix. Md. where NJ, n
to be discharged soon. cap'd
rell has been in charge OF q "'
gun company.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

Now when the Governor y. ,
Carolina meets the GoVri,ar, os',,ar,
South Carolina. he says q,
bought your War Savings
today"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14
German Army Drcihf'

German Army i"e' 80 al
The peace conference, aoe ~
the military terms OF pa an
Germany, has decided tor =
OF 100000 men enlisted .o ,i,
year period. as the grea'
he Germans may have
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14
State Of Oklahoma,

ss.
County of Bryan,
l.. II. p. Watkins, Cashier of the
above named Bank. do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best of my knowledge
and belief SO help me God.
ii. p. WATKINS,
Cashier.
subscribed and sworn to before me
this lSth day Of March, 1919,
GEO. w. LAFFOON.
Notary Public.
Correct--Attest
K. s. MATLOCK,
JAS. r. MCKINNEY.
Directors
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

Now comes the news that a coun-
ty in Colorado haying discovered a
method OF making a wine with IA
kick" from "raisins from the gro
cery". the good people of that COM
munity have decided to put ban
on the sale of raisins. 4 man in Ar
kansas is said to make good grade
OF booze from Irish potatoes: so we
may look for move to stop raising
spuds in Arkansas.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14
FROM EXCHANGES

Yukon Sun: Army recruiting
stations are open again for busin'
ess," says a news report; but who In
me heck wants to get back now
after once getting out and with nc
wars in sight
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14
TOO LATE TO fLAs'

RINGLET BARRED Ro'Ms J.
Matching; $2.00 per ' II
Smithson, Achille. OKLA
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

How many OF us realize that the
world now faces the greatest crisis
In Its history? How many of us
. realize that the greatest document
or all history and of greatest i'm
, portance to the human race. Is now
: being prepared by the worlds great.
est men? Upon the success of the
provisions of this great paper may
. .depend-and at no distant future
your destiny and mine. and that os
.our beloved country.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

Many a would he statesman has
sire for the limelight; prominent
mention in the Sunday Supplement:
great speeches that take up time on
small matters: more time writing
the deer friends" at home what is
being done for them; anything and
everything that makes for a grand
stand play anything but real ear
nest service. In his campaign last
summer Bill Murray told how few
real statesmen there are nowadays
and BIN didn't miss it very far.
Durant Weekly News. 81 per year
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14
! 4 :. = 4 = :. {. {, :. 4 y 4 = 8,
RAILROAD TIME TaRJE

AAs"hb AAnAAc
The following schedule of
trains In and out Of Durant
Is published gratis as infor-
nation for readers of the
News. While care will be
used in an endeavor to keep
1t up to date. its accuracy
cannot be guaranteed by this
paper:
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

:. Those who follow fairly closely
.Sthe work OF the Legislature are i'm
d pressed by the fact that il is not
Nalways the fellow who is heard of
, the most who really does the work.
IL Is. in fact, the fellow wLC makes
The biggest and loudest talk that
one sees most about In the paper,
! while the fellow who really does
{ things is too busy doing them to be
bothered about speeches and other
.Nthings that make for no,oriety.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

County of Bryan,
|. James j. Nixon, Cashier of the
above named Bank, do solennly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best of my knowledge
and belief SO help me God. ..
JAMES j. NIXON,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this nth day of March, 1919.
CHAS. II. WELLS.
Correct--Attest
GREEN THOMPSON rA
GEO. II. MILLS,
JAMES j. NIXON. G
Directors.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

Shattuck Monitor The chances
are pretty likely that William How
ard Taft will be prominent candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for president in 1920. Well, il we
are TO have Republican president,
the Monitor would prefer Taft to
any that have hove in sight.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

light he carried. He had effected
entrance through rear window, but
went out the back door. His tracks
were plainly visible.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

Mrs. r.. NJ. Evas and son Everett
returned Tuesday from Valiant, Ok
lahoma. where they visited Mrs. Ev-
ans parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S
Hamilton. and family.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

The home OF d. II. Perkins, OH
Cedar street. was entered Sunday
morning at an early hour. Many
evidences of midnight prowler
were found, but nothing was miss,
ing from the house.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

About , o'clock sunday morning
an intruder got into the home of
Mrs. Fannie Stevens. 517 North
Third, but was frightened away by
the screams Of Mrs. Stevens daugh.
ter, who was awakened by the flash
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

Rev. }. T. Ogle, pastor of the First
Christian church, is in Bennington
conducting series of revival meet
ings at the Christian church there.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

W. l.. Townsend and Lynn Click
of the Townsend Dry Goods Com
pany, have been In st. Louis and
other northern markets this week
buying merchandise for the local
store
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

=. 4. Whale, who bought the War
Savings Bank building at public auc
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-03-14

The Normal Basketball team went
to Ada last Friday and ran all over
the team of the Ada Normal by the
score of AZ to II. The Ada team was
no match for the locals. Coach
Laird says.
The Delta independent., 1919-06-13
MITCHELL. New Victory Model.
Chas. r. keene.
PASS THE BILL

when representative Macarthur of
Oregon introduced the bill in the last
congress to provide for session Of
congress Immediately after TIE fourth
of March following election. 'he,o was
wide spread commendation of its
purposes. Under present conditions
there is even more demand for its en-.
actment. for the long delay in calling
congress together has resulted in great
waste of time In graphing with the
reconstruction problems which con
front the country. Everybody knows
that congress should have been in
session as soon as the new congress
sional term began. March 8, The alb
sence of the president caused the de-
lay. Hereafter the people should have
assurance that when they vote for n
change. they will get It. This can be
accomplished by the enactment of the
Macarthur bill. Congress can show its
efficiency'by passing the bill without
delay.
The Delta independent., 1919-06-13

an operation at.the Delta Hospital last
week returned home Sunday.
Miss Hannah McHugh spent Mon
day with Miss Hazel Peyton.
F. n. Packard and two daughters
motored TO Montrose Monday.
Miss Dorothy Hunsicker was the
guest Sunday of Miss Lila Soren.
Rev Lamb of Gunnison preached
the first services in the new church
Sunday morning.
Major Charlesworth of Delta spoke
at the !. o. o. F. memorial services
Sunday afternoon.
The faculty entertained the Seniors
ut the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A.
Hunsicker Monday evening.
Mrs. Hooper and son Charles and
Miss Julia Shraft were dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs Waterman Sunday
The young peoples league of Eckert
enjoyed n house warming party in the
basement of the new church Wednes-
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. o. l. Mcintyre and
daughter Miss Hilda motored to Mont
rose Sunday to spend the day with
Mr.. and Mrs. + n. Packard and
family.
The Senior play caste was enter
tanned at the VIM Kehmeier home
Tuesday evening. The evening was
spent in games and music and fine
time was had
Miss Anna Milton and Mrs. r j.
Packard left for Gunnison Monday
Miss Anna will resume work with a
coal firm in Gunnison and Mrs. Pack
ard will spend a few days visiting
friends.
At eight O'Clock Sunday evening,
June s. at the home of the brides
parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Milton.
the nuptials took place which united
the lives of Mr.. Raynor ]. Packard
and Miss Dora Milton. the ceremony
being performed by Rev. ]. A. Hun
sicker. Only immediate relatives were
present.
The basement of the new church
is now completed The Seniors gave
their annual class play there Wednes.
day evening. Commencement exercis.
es Friday evening and church services
were held there Sunday morning Tho
Senior play was well attended and
taken in. The caste will 20 to Cedar.
erge Friday evening to give the play
there.
The Delta independent., 1919-06-13

First pub. June 1s, last July A. 1919
The Delta independent., 1919-06-13

meeting the committee on kitchen
supplies reported that donation of
cooking utensils or dishes would
be gratefully received. Committee,
Mrs. Osborne. Mrs. Waterman and
Miss Beard
Miss Anna Milton returned from
Gunnison Thursday where she has
been employed for the past month.
Mics Katherine Heddles and ID.
Smithe of Paonia were Sunday guests
of Miss Gertrude Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Sayer and fam
lily motored to Paonia Sunday to spend
the day with friends and relatives.
Miss Corrinpe Turner spent last
week in Delta visiting Mrs Lloyd Mil
Ter
Rev. and Mrs. Sickle left for Craw-
ford Friday.
Miss Marie Bowness spent the week
with Miss Katherine Estes,
Miss Maude Runnoe who underwent
The Delta independent., 1919-06-13
A FEW BARGAINS THAT WE
STILL HAVE

room bungalow, 4 lots, 100000.
room frame. bath, lots, close to
post office, s25OO.O0
room frame, bath, 1 lot, close in,
$780,
room frame. bath, 2 lots, bargain
at $1,000.
40 acres, miles Delta small house
$500.
20 acres 21a miles Delta small
house, $4,000. .
20 acres IL miles Delta, small
house, $4,000.
so acres Ash Mesa, good house and
outbuildings, $4,000.
1000 acre stock ranch, bargain.
HARRY G. SHAFFER & CO.
424 Main Street, Delta Colorado
The Delta independent., 1919-06-13
Q Q Q . . Q . . . . . . .
ECkERT .
Q . Q . . . % Q , . . .
CToo late for last week)

Miss Odessa Hurd of Cory spent
Mrs. Clyde Robbins and, Miss Cert
rude Miller were shopping in Delta
Monday.
Sunday with Miss Katherine Estes.
Y Mrs. ]. ". kinsell of Atkinson. Ne
braska is here visiting her son ID. +.
Kinsell and family
Miss Lila Soren of Clyde. Kansas
is visiting her grand parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hans Soren.
Mr.. and Mrs. !. $. Phippeny of Greel-
ey are visiting their son. j. p. Phip-
peny and family
The Woman's society OF the Presby
terian church met with Mrs. Elias
Wenger Thursday afternoon. At that
The Delta independent., 1919-06-13
Notice of Final Settlement

Notice of Final Settlement
Estate of John Lemoire Huston. de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that on the
7th day of July, A. D. 1919, the under
signed will present to the County
Court of Delta County, Colorado, his
accounts for final settlement of ad-
ministration of said estate. when and
where all persons in interest may ap-
pear and object to them, if they so
desire.
Signed, L. A DOWD,
Administrator.
First pub June 13, last July 4, 1919
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-02-14
THE MIIITANTS.

The action of the militant suffra-
Tettes in burning efigy of Preside ent
Wilson should not be taken as in
huencing to the least extent the vote
in the senate Monday. one way or
the other. but ii may very truthfully
he taken as influencing public senti-
ment against the measure. More OF
us would be enthusiastic over the
prospect OF the women voting had
this class OF propaganda been dis
pensed with, and those OF us who do
favor the granting OF the franchise
to women are more and more op-
posed to granting II to this class
IT distinction could be made. every
time they flare up and fiaunt the
cause in the faces OF people in such
a Oppressive manner.
Suffrage, as matter OF fact. lost
I'm the senate by but one vote. which
is indicative that the franchise
eventually will he granted. II mere
ly requires time to convince people.
and. when this is finally done. we
will wonder why II has not been
granted long before. The militant,
however. will gain nothing and will
lose much. not only for herself but
for the other women who wish to and
should he granted the right to vote
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-02-14
MORE. WILD NEWS.

Trouble anticipated by readers of
the daily newspapers few days ago
when they encountered big-type
headlines telling OF the formation
IN Germany OF an army of 100000.
the chief purpose OF which was to
DulldoZe the peace conference into a
tightening of the terms to be i'm
posed upon that country, was worry
without just cause. When Germany
was well organized after preparation
of forty years or more. it found II
could not whip the allies and when
he water was up to its chin and be-
oming more threatening each day.
il threw up its hands and cried
Kamerad" Now that Germany
has been whipped and there are none
10 say il has not been whipped and
whipped good. even II il had a de-
sire 10 stir up trouble IL could not
do II. 4 few weeks ago a story ap-
peared in the daily papers to the
effect that the Bolsheviki had 900
900 men under arms but il panned
out that the cams on the linotype
machines were summed up with oil
ard dust and too many O's fell from
the magazine when the operator
tried TO get 100000. (This may not
be the literal explanation OF the wild
report but serves to show that er-
rors will happen)
China and Japan appear TO have
some Misunderstanding OF Difficult
ties. according to the reports that are
coming across the waters from the
peace conference. and these very
probably are serious to the two
countries involved but to none
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-02-14
UPHoLDs BOARD OF HEALTH.

Judge Ernest Moore. of this city
has upheld the board of health In
Rock Hill in the matter of closing
the moving picture shows during the
influenza epidemic. The contention
of the exhibitors was that the clos
ing order was discriminatory in that
the schools and churches and other
public places were permitted to re-
main open. They appealed for a
restraining order to prevent the
board of health closing their show
houses and the judge refused it. The
Judges opinion appears in full in
his paper.
1t was miscue the picture exhib-
tors took in the matter and they lost
friends by the procedure. If the
board of health deemed it advisable
10 close the picture shows that the
life of one person might be saved.
'o''o" '"e" "ou'' nave oee" JUS
''N' 0"' ''"p' o"'' N"'
''''
shows a menace to the health Of the
my - "''" 81 ''"''
heen better form had the exhibitors
"'''e' WI III "'' '"e N"'o''o'S
anu way
'"e'''''' 81 ISSUE III