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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-31
LIONS CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

The. Durant Lions Club held its
annual banquet and election of officers
Monday night and the following were
elected officers for the ensuing year.
President, Judge A. S. Ferguson.
Vice-President, Dial Currin and C.
B. Cochran.
Hon. John S. Vaughan, Secretary.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-31
CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT

r. Belisle, cashier of the First Bank
of Morris, which closed its doors two
weeks ago was arraigncd before
United States Commissioner E. F.
Lamb at Okmulgec Wednesday on Il
charge of embcZzlement in connec-
tion with the banks fund. His bond
was fixed at $4,000 and his prelimi-
nary hearing set for Jan. 8.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-31
OUR EXCHANGES
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As snakes no longer are useful
members of society we now should
have snake specialist to lead
in their observation-disclosures
Farmer.
What's the matter with NOlstcad
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-31
HUMOR OF BOYS

(GNHY next door neighbOr has q
N4 boy who is going to get into
trouble II he doesn't REFORM" said
the retired merchant. "Ilc's always
playing idiotic tricks on me. and I'm
getting tired of 1t. This morning. as
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-31
About Twenty.eight.

"Popw
Eyes, my son."
"What are the middle ages?"
"Why, the middle ages. my boy. are
the ones which. when the women
reach, they stop counting" g."-YOnkers
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-31
A Possible Trouble.

Muggins-It's strange that Wigwag
doesn't succeed. He seems to have no
difficulty in catching on.
Buggins--Maybe the trouble 10 b.
doesn't know when to let 60.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-31

Another year has gone by and the
most of US have simply been marking
time.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-31
A Simpleton.

Our idea of simp is a man who
marries lady lawyer and then tries
to make an alibi stick.-Dallas News.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-31

The way of the transgressor may
be hard but things seem to be COM
ing pretty smooth for Clara Smith.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-27
CONTRACT MADE BY.
SW|NDLER INVALID
Court Rejects Claim Of Manager
Of Lumber Plantation
for $4,000
- l.
IS ECHO OF OLD FRAUD

Federal Judge Thompson today gave
Instructions to jury to return YER
dict in favor of the defendant in a re-
trial Of the suit of Edmund Kirby
Smith against the International Lum-
Der and Development Co.
Kirby Smith. who lives at Sewanee,
Tenn. sued to recover $101 200 for
services rendered as manager Of the
company's San Pablo plantation at
Campeche. Mexico. He was employed
by John Il. Markley and Isaiah b. Mil
Ter. two Of the convicted promoters Of
the gigantic $4,000, 900 stock swindTe,
to operate the plantation at compen
sation of $3.50 an acre.
Kirby Smith declared he worked sew
eral years without pay. and that finally
Markley and Miller gave him an assign =
mcnt for $1O1 900 of 1868 800 sup
posedly due them from the International
company for their services as contrac-
tors on the plantation.
The assignment was accepted in be-
half OF the company by Charles \. Nc
Mahon. it's secretary, another of the
convicted swind!ers. but the company
failed before the money was paid.
Judge Thompson held that insult
fcient evidence had been produced tN
show that McMahon had any authority
to accept the assignment and bind the
company.
Termination of the case in favor OF
the company is victory for Owen J.
Roberts, of this city, and the stock
holders of the Tropical Products Co.
which was recently organized to Oper
ate the plantation in the interests of the
victims Of the fraud.
Mr.. Roberts was engaged as counsel
for the company after jury had given
verdict for $134.312.07 in favor OF
Kirby Smith. on February 20, 1917.
Mr.. Roberts appealed and the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals re-
versed the verdict and ordered a new
trial
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-27
TRUCK OWNERS APPROVE
McCAlN'S ROAD ARTICLES
Resolutions Give Credit for Move to
Get Better Highways

Resolu lutions Give Credit for Move to
Get Better Highways
Resolutions indorsing the series OF
articles on highway conditions by
George Nox Mccain, appearing in the
EVENING PrBLIC LEDGER, were adopt
ed at a meeting of the Motortruck
Hauling Association of Philadelphia,
held last night at the headquarters, .
North Twentieth street. The member
ship Of the organization is made up
from ninety six commercial hauling
concerns in the city.
G. II. McCord, managing secretary Of
the association, explained today that
the news articles have aroused the in
terest Of many truck owners who have
pledged their hearty support to move
mcnts tending to remedy existing high
way conditions here.
"Wc feel that when such conditions
have been remedied. the credit must go
to Colonel Mccain and the EVENING
PUBLIC LEDGER" Mr.. McCord said.
The association has taken the initial
step to stop reckless driving by dis
charging careless chauffeuSs and by
members refusing to employ drivers
whose negligence contributes to the
alarming increase of accidents pointed
out in the EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER.
e. N. Sloanaker is president of the
association; James Dougherty, vice
president; ]. NJ. Clarity, treasurer,
and w. ]. McNichol. s. +. Gosnay, l..
8. Filbert, W. G. Devenny and John
Cunningham are directors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-27
women SPEED Up
IN CAMPAIGN FINISH
Political Leaders of Sex Hold
More Rallies as Election
Day Nears
BOTH SIDES ARE CONFIDENT

In women's clubrooms. in public
halls. private drawing rooms and kitch-
ems alike politics forms the predominant
ing subject this week. Thousands Of
Philadelphia women. Democratic, Re-
publican and independent, are. rallying
and urging their sisters to vote next
Tuesday "the right way"
In every district of every ward in the
city women's mass meetings are being
held. Mrs. Edward r. Davis. chair.
man Of the Democratic women's com
mittee. and Mrs. Barclay II. Warbur-
ton, chairman Of the Republican WON
ems committee. are both optimistic and
busy directing their forces.
Democratic women watchers are
being appointed in each ward said
Mrs. Davis today. "They are being
instructed as to their duties and will
be on duty at o'clock next Tuesday
morning. The Democratic women are
working as they never have before. Two
and three mass meetings n day are
planned till election day. We are leav-
ing no stone unturned to obtain the
election of Mr.. Cox"
Many Orders Issued
From her home. 80 South Twenty
first street. and from Democratic wom-
ems headquarters, 33 South Sixteenth
street. directions are issued eath day.
keeping the forces in order and busy
each minute.
Work of the Republican women is
more spectacular. Their cafeteria in
the Grocer Building has proved a splen-
did attraction to business women. The
place is crowded each day with both
men and women. For two hours cam
paign talks are given by prominent men
and women of the city and instructions
are given In voting.
Aside from this feature there are
meetings in each ward each day.
Meetings Tonight
Two big mass meetings are scheduled
for tonight and one for tomorrow night
under the auspices of members of the
Republican womcn's committee sf Phil
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-27

adelphia county. The Republican
women ward workers have also ar
ranged for small rallies to be held IN
their wards every night this week.
A mass meeting for both men and
women will be held tonight at the Har-
mer Club, 1880 Shackamaxon street.
The speakers will include Charles L.
Snyder. candidate for state treasurer;
Fred Shoyer. city treasurer James L.
Sheeban, register of wills; Miss Lillian
Howard and Miss Margaret Hetzell;
vice chairman of the third Senatorial
district. Mrs. Wilmer Xrusen, chair
man of the Third senatorial district,
will preside.
Another mass meeting will be held
tonight at the headquarters Of the For.
ty second Ward Republican Club. Old
York road and Nedro avenue. Mrs.
Elizabeth Groben, leader Of the Forty
second ward will preside. Among the
speakers viii be Mrs. Dobson Altemus,
| chairman of the Sixth senatorial dis
trict, and Mrs. Edward Parker.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-27
HOPE CUNNINGHAM
WILL NOT AID VARE
Trainer to See Alliance Head
Today on Reported Backing
of,Pommer
HALL IS FOR HARMONY

Joseph G. Trainor. who. with his
brother, has opposed the councilmanic
candidacy Of Charles ]. Pommer. in the
First district. expressed surprise today
at the report that Thomas W. Cunping-
ham. chairman of the Republican AL
lance. had declared he will support the
Ware candidate.
II am surprised at Mr.. Cunningham
statement" said Mr.. Trainor. II don't
care to make any statement until have
had an opportunity to talk to Mr.. Cum
ningham. will probably see him some
time today or tomorrow.
~ recall that when the Republican
city committee indorsed Pommer as its
candidate for Council from the First
district. Mr.. Cunningham along with
the other anti Ware members of the
committee refused to vote to indorse
Pommer'
Hall Not Surprised
Charles r. Hall, Ware leader in
Council. said there was nothing in the
reported announcement by Mr.. Cum
"pommer Ia me regular Renpbl;con
candidate. ;; be said "snd II ia nniv tbo
proper thing for Mr. Cunningham to
announce that be ;s for him Those who
don't supnort the candida roo NJ rho
party should uuit tho nartv'''
Asked His oninion On tbe harmony
talk which has been cnrrent dur;no the
last feN davs Mr. Hail said
"Well. when n leader such Nc pom.
rose comes ont in nm ipteryiew ms he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-27
CANDIDATE IS EDGED
Gloucester Crowd Attacks Man Who
Seeks Mayoralty

Eggs and bricks greeted Frederick
Kirby's appeal for votes last night at
street meeting in Gloucester. Kirby,
justice of the peace, is the independent
candidate for mayor of Gloucester.
Two ancient eggs hit the candidate
In the face and spattered over his
clothing. A brick knocked off the hat
OF John Haughey, bystandcr, and sew =
eral eggs struck Frank Hannold, pres
ident Of the Gloucester Fire Co.
Kirby was speaking from an auto
mobile at Broadway and Market street
when the missiles began flying. He
went home, but was persuaded by
friends to make brief address later at
another street intersection.
Two years ago Kirby was holding
a political meeting in Gloucester the
atre when a crowd chased him off the
stage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-27

uncle and aunt Mr.. and Mrs. Phiiip
II. Johnson. 1908 Pine street, with the
Rev. ]. ID. Martin officiating.
Miss Mildred Rule will be the bride's
only attendant. and Major Martin n.
Scan)on, commanding officer Of Boiling
Field. will be best man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-27
IC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER ~ 1920

Durham. one time Philadelphia political
leader.
The army men, members Of the air
service. will come from Mitchell Field
Long Island, n. y; Boiling Field.
Washington, and Langley Field. Rich
over this city, and land on Bustleton
Field.
Miss Durham is the only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Fletcher Durham.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-27
PENN STRAW VOTE TODAY
Students Ballots May Show How
Nation VIII Go

University of pennsylvania students
will cast straw ballots today for their
presidential choice.
Because all sections of the country
are represented by the student body It
is believed the balloting will be signifi-
cant of the result next Tuesday.
Ballots will be distributed in the
classrooms and cast in the library,
Houston Club and departmental build :
ings. After 4 o'clock the polls will be
in the Office of the Pennsylvanian, the
student daily, which is conducting the
straw vote In conjunction with mem
bers Of the Eastern intercollegiate
Newspaper Association.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-27
WILL FLY TO WEDDING
Twenty Aviators to Attend Nuptials
OF Filler and Miss Durham

Twenty army officers will fly to this
city November / to attend the wedding
of Miss Katherine Clifton Durham. 1923
Pine street, and Lieutenant Harold All
ing McGinnis, of Washington. d. G.
Miss Durham Is niece Of Israel w.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20
ATHLETICS GALORE
AT EASTERN NORMAL
Plans Under Way For Top Notch
Football Teams-Basket Ball
Also In Evidence

The destruction by fire recently of
the old gymnasium building at East
ern Normal will not knock out ath-
letics at this institution, since there
will be football and basketball galore
until a late date at least, and this is
good news to many of the young men
who anticipated becoming =. students
there during the coming year.
There is already a big list of candi-
dates for places on the football team,
and these include some high school
athletes who figured in important con-
tests at various high schools through
out the state. In fact, the list con-
tainS the names of some of the best
players in the state of Kentucky, al
though they have not been affiliated
with the greater aggregations regu-
larly. According to the material al
ready in sight, the football team
should be among the top notchers in
junior college circles. Athletic Direc-
tor G. NJ Hembree was more than
SuTpTlSeu upon leotILluS VI IiHo oIetto
of affairs, since it will enable him to
follow his hobby, that of rushing the
athletic feature to the utmost. He
has a record for doing things and his
special manner of physical training
is such as to command the best testi-
monials, since he was division ath-
letic officer in the United States army
and at times had more than 5000
men taking training under his direc-
ton. He is a man who is said to
appeal to the boys generally and give
them the benefit of his extensive
knowledge.
In order to make matters more in
teresting, he will coach team from
the Model High school, and this will
afford opposition in the way of prac-
tice games This will be but one of the
features of the sport, since there will
be basketball games, teams to be or
ganized soon after the opening of the
new term. These teams will be pro-
vided for in the way of equipment
and a series of interesting contests
is expected to be announced after the
aggregations get under way.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20
,OvERWORKED MEN
NEED MORE STRENGTH
Here Is A Suggestion That Has
Helped Others

, Men who are in good physical
condition do not feel the strain of
daily work. It is those who are
|undernourished, and allow their
blood to get into thin, devitaliz-
ed condition who are always tired
land consider themselves over
worked. 1t is not the work, but
1.-THE condition of the body, that
makes them feel so.
There are many men here who
can prove from personal expert
|ence that Vinol is just the remedy
such men need. We know of
many cases where it has quickly
and permanently restored normal
health with a quickening of ener-
gy, mainly because it enriches the
blood and makes the food they eat
|nourish and build up bodily health.
228
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20
DIVORCES WE'D

Lexington, KY, Sept. 20-Rich-
ard c. Stoll II, and Mrs. Shirley
Marley Gurnee were marie din
Georgetown. Both are society
peple of this city. Sto1l is the son
of Will Stoll. Mrs. Stoll is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N.
Markey. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Stoll
,Tr., are Divorces. Mr.. Stoll Sc
cured a divorce three months ago
and Mrs. Stoll last spring from
her husband, Odgers t. Van1ou--
ten Gurnee. Mrs. Rose Williams
Stoll is now living at her former
home in Frankfort. Gurnee is in
Louisville.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20
Aged Shaker A Democrat
Lebanon Enterprise)

Sister Mary Settles, who, with
the exception of one other, is the
last of the once prosperous Shak-
er settlement at Shakertown, in
Mercer county, came to Eliza
beth's Hospital last week for a
Slight surgical operation. She is
"a years old and possesses Wig
|orous mind and memory and a
very pleasing personality. Sister
Mary is thoroughly posted on the
political issues of the day and says
she expects to vote the democra-
tic ticket in November.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20
Grand Jury Busy On
New York Explosion Case
Toy Assocla eeu Press)

New York, Sept. 20-The grand
jury convened here today to in
vestigate the explosion in the fin
|ancial district last Thursday, cost
ing "a lives and injury to nearly
800 others. Subpoenas have been
issued for scores of eye witnesses.
The body of one of the victims OF
the explosion was recognized at
the morgue today by Mrs. Olive
Kemrer, of Brooklyn, as her son,
Elmer, aged II, chauffeur, re-
Gently employed. The official
theory of lack of identification
so long might signify the fear to
recognize him by persons of ques-
tlonable character.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20
All Serene At Boonesboro

Residents of Boonesboro Beach
especially the summer colony, re-
port they are all serene, and that
there has been no moving out as
yet. Many who are from the
north, will not leave for some
time, and none of the southern
families have gone yet. They
claim they have gained their
residence" and will remain until
cold weather arrives.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20

The Bell Clothing Co. at Frankfort
was robbed of $1,000 worth of goods,
suits, shirts, sweaters, etc. Police IN
all Central Kentucky towns have been
notified to be on the lookout for the
thieves and stolen goods.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20

WE give free one package of
lockwood Tea with each pack
age of lockwood coffee you buy
this week. d. B. Mckinney and
Co. 221 8
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20

IF its Lockwood it's good.
lockwood special this week-See
d. G. Mckinney and Co. 221 g
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20

same event was the greatest race
of 1910. 1t will be mile heats sin
S, and none but the fastest and
gamest will start.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20

WE wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our relatives and friends for
their beautiful floral offerings and the
kindness shown to us in our bereave-
ment in the loss of our beloved hus-
band and father Rev. Solomon Blythe.
Mrs. Amanda Blythe and sons. Up
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-20

The Kentucky Futurity ($14,-
OOO) at Lexington Tuesday, Octo-
Der 5, will be the most desperate
colt race of the year, just as the
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-10-22
WHEAT GAMBLING AND
TARIFF CAUSED DROP
Governor Allen Of Kansas Says Deal
ers in Options Use Canadian wheat
as Club to Bring Prices Down

Philadelphia. oct. 1f. - Governor
Henry ]. Allen of Kansas said here
last night that he would comply with
The request Of President Wilson and
forward to Washington information IN
his possession concerning the recent
decline in wheat. He expects to re-
turn to Kansas within "A few days and
said that he would give the matter his
attention then.
In Il statement, Governor Allen said:
"As soon as | have returned to my
office will give attention to the
presidents request and will have for
warded to the department of agricul-
ture and the federal trade commission,
according to his request, the facts
about the situation. as these facts have
been developed among the Kansas
wheat growers and wheat dealers.
almost Immediately upon the re-
opening of the Chicago board Of trade
the wheat market lost its natural sta
billty and began to manifest the fluc-
tuations which characterize many
pulsated market. The dealers in OPP
TONS using the Canadian wheat they
had bought, have driven down the
wheat in the United States and have
scored the most sensational decline
since the war.
1.-The president has no power to es-
tablsh differential The only thing
he can do Is to thoroughly Investigate
bring such relief as is possible. When
the next session Of congress assemblies,
undoubtedly it will restore the tariff of
% cents bushel."
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-10-22
COLLAPSE OF BOLSHEvISM
PREDICTED BY WASHINGTON
Opposition to Soviet Rule Is Growing
Apace.-Strength Becoming
Weaker Everywhere

Washington, Oct. 13.-Signs Of the
approaching collapse of Bolshevism in
Russia are seen by the state depart.
ment officials in the crumbling of
sovie. authority on the Polish front
and the rapidly augmenting strength
of anti-Bolsheviki forces in southeast.
ern Europe under General Wrangel.
Already consideration is being given
at the department, it was said yester-
day, to what may follow the end of
soviet rule in Russia. The prospect
of anarchy and chaos in the event of
soviet dissolution is very real. accord
Ing to officials, but the belief was
expressed that the local zemstovs have
been so well organized as to maintain
a semblance of order and some cohe-
sion OF economic life until stable
government capable of obtaining the
adherence of the majority of the Rus
sian population shall arise.
The situation in Persia, where for
time Bolshevism threatened to dis
rupt the country, recently has cleared
satisfactorily, according to reports re-
ceived by the department. The league
or Bolshevism with the Turkish ma
tionalists also is regarded as having
been irretrievably weakened with the
rout of Mustapha Renal and his fol-
lowers.
Most significant of the wane of SOW
let influence In Europe. according to
OFFICIALS, was the rejection of Bolsbe-
WIKI overtures by Switzerland. which
is situated so Ms to be able to form
an accurate opinion of the character
ana feature of the soviet regime. II
Is now also known that somewhat
earlier Rumania rejected overtures of
the soviet government, 1t was said.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-10-22
$3.50, 900 900 PAID OUT
ON ANGlO-FRENCH NOTES

New York, Oct. i6--The largest In
sernational obligation ever negotiated
by American bankers passed into RI.
naneial history here yesterday when
J. T.. Morgan and Company. as syndl.
cate managers. dispursed upwards Of
SinnnntNn To holders Of notes Of the
Anglo French 500 oo0.ooo five per cent
fiSeycar loan.
slightly more than 2no.Oooooo. II Is
understood remained 20 he paid AT ma.
iurity yesterday. the major part Of the
lnan having been taken ur by the Brit
ish government many months ago. Al
though scores crowded the Morgan Of.
fIees nj BROAD and Wall streets during
the day, the payments We're made with
dispatch and without effect on the
money market. In fact. anticipation
Of its successful conclusion caused n
pronounced decline Ia call money
rates. many OF yesterdays demand
loans being al seven and even six per
cent. against the recent ruling quota.
lion Of eight per cent. IL may he
months II not years. before All Of the
notes ar- presented fer payment by
small individual holders. many Of
whom Tive In remote parts 81 the couu.
try and are not in touch with current
financial conditions