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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
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pIement 10. I26 ". Ind

40 There IL an automobile repair .''ot d,
~" IN this ci'y tha' makes n spccn'I'y-
of repair work on Fords. what ir he
name of the rirm and cher" are nav
located? The men or his firm 'rve
studied md prac'iced on III" EOrf -u,-
NAL until they have " down
science Henry himself couldn't ." n
hetter job keeping cords " rc'r'r-
They are distributors her" for the Ford
son Tractors and carry Il 'OtApletc "1o
Of accessories for th@ FordGOn. "~"v
also sell farm implements rf all l. rds
Oliver and Mckay plOws; .,iIo ,hc "sb-
erick Lean and Amro m t'hncr2 ne.
Ma ssey- Harris binders
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
THE MODEL, 1879 Mnin

CQ All that half Of humanity that
w wears trousers will be interested
in this number and then some. 1t is the
store in Durant where the good dress
ers visit just to see what are the lat
est things in mems wearing apparel.
They are ready for you In the spring
and summer trade--and they are max
ing IL very interesting for your pock-
tie book. They are prepared to give
you sure passport into good society
for they have the latest togs that
money viii buy. Have the Stein
Block smart clothes. the Hart Schaff-
ner d M"rx and other high grade lines
of clothing. II Is the store that has
the fu'l size d shoe store next door and
In cOnn.ctiOn---shoes for the whole fam
ily. Give the name of this store. and
Anc street address
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
HANT NATIONAL HANK

dt othk IN this city is the
Soll Of Honor" bank? The Roll
~ Is made up of the National
N" United States that have
uS "lual to the capital Stock
uoh that shows commendable
anu ADDS 10 the security Of the
patrons They are comparative
IN number, and the city is to be
u'd'ed on having one of them.
u,uP capital of this , bank is
w. surplus $iOO,OOO.OO and un-
profits $i6.659ll. The assets
na"h' according to the otf,cilI
II n'ane at the close of busi-
- are E2.575,25751. Strong
n'h'l'i!y are allied with this
Gneh Wh" have been active in
s lhe agricultural and indus
Le''S's Of the city and county.
te h'hd Of bank the cautious
|of is IN search of.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
HOLMES BROS, III n. .rd

81 In this number ii becomes your
task to give the name and ad-
dress of the exclusive and up to date
undertaken. Has every facility for con-
ducting funerals and taking care of
the departed in a decorous manner
Has modern undertaking establish
ment with funeral parlors. carries
full line of funeral supplies of every
description. has motor funeral cars and
ambulance subject to call. They de-
vote their whole time to the business
and having had ample experience feel
fully competent to offer services in
every emergency. relieving those who
mourn of every unnecessary agre. Have
been in the business herefHs years.
The most modern institution OF its
character in Southern Oklahoma.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09

a s,o,a p''h'ed wood nor polish
|kake - 'u' hearts and furniture
yrre So nome. Here is a big
kop.e NJ :, ma has been helping
for MS city to feather their
|furri,,t,, ,'tS Ever think of it
y wi,S S'' IS something you have
wife " like you live with
res,ac. deserves to command
'ha, ,- luis is the furniture
|one ~ 80 lie things of merit
The To good furniture. The
a.a N,, kitchen cabinets, the
lN ,tS -"ctioral bna;: casns
roa. ."' o"-- 'hings Everv,hfn s fna
seeper house-except the
nnec,i,. r'p,date undertaken
ss' hat is the name ami
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
rris-Bennett-FinIey Automobile Go.

~ Whether you wish to buy a real
automobile or a truck, who are
the people who will interest you to the
limit? They have been selling auto
mobiles in this territory for several
years and wherever they have sold a
car they can point to satisfied Gus
toner. They have selected a most ex-
cellent line of cars from which the
public can make choice. They sell
HupnIobile, the Chandler and the Cleve-
land Six. With these to select from
there is not much danger of their ever
having dissatisfied customer they
also have the agency for the Republic
truck--all that it's name implies. what
is the name of this firm? They have
big garage, and take care of genera!
repair work in the best style. Sell
Goodyear tires and tubes
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
a TAYLOR. us N. :.

az Here IL n dry goods store that is
on IA corncr--and stilI II IL in the.
middle Of block. u has been dis.
tributing satisfaction in merchandise =
around this city and county for about.
nv" years They have about every
lhinE that men. women and cki.Jre n,
wear. except diamonds. They have dry
goods. furnishing goods, shoes cloth.
Ing. ready-tO- wear Their shoe depart
mcnt is very prominent They carry
the full line OF Selz shoes, for the
whole family--the kind that made
your feet glad" Thsy also have May
crs IionOrbuilt shoes They ca1 fit
the foe. of everyone from babies TO full !
sized athletes Prices always right
what is the nam. and addrcss OF 'NSs' /.
store?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
SUTHERLAND LUMBER & COAL co.

~ What is the name of the lumber
~ yard where II pays to trade? II
is yard that has not been here al
ways. but IL has been here long enough
to make good. They carry a complete
stock of lumber and building materials
that goes into a house
except the housekeeper. Whether you
wish to build a mansion or hen house
submit your bin to them and the
chances are that they will knock the
persimmcn. They make it point to
have the best things in every line,
1t is the yard that has the Sewall
paints-just now putting in full line
of Patton's Sun Proof paints. Sells
the genuine McAlester coal-lots OF IL.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09

yk This number will introduce n very
prominent office for insurance.
You take no risk when you do business
win them-never worry particle.
1ou pay them to do the worrying.
Ihey worry lot-and then build a
mouse on 1t. They write fire, life, ac-
cident health. tornado. workmen's
compensation and lot of other kinds
OF insurance. They represent some of
the best insurance companies in the
world. They are also very strong on
farm and city loans. Money furnished
on very advantageous terms They are
agents for the Indian Territory Build.
ing q Loan Association. What is the
name and address of this firm?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
Whale. Cox 4 Albin. 3rd und Mnin

~ Who are the people in this city
who make the farm loans that
give the borrower so many privileges?
You never have to wait long to get
your loan through them. The money Is
all ready when the security Is right.
They have been in the business here
many years and know the relative
value of farm lands all over this sec
tion of the State. Can very soon tell
You about the loan. Long term. easy
rate of interest You will find them on
the ground floor. just around the cor
ner from Main street. One name in
the firm Is quite gigantic in stature.
Give the name and address
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
Rn. y
En "iii. BROS T. ..o

|rnost na1, Yards look alike to
f'eren, t but here is one that
=. thei, 'rr- Is where they take
tr hArS 1''ck. When you bu.:
p a, VIII get it ss smooth ana
are ne'. 1t came from the mill
|e a. ouch with the Iun,nar
=" many angles and 90, ,ea ,sa
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
ROwsEY BROS, 2is Muip

2E When your tooth aches for some
Wv thing sweet-when the state of
temperature in your interior depart
ment demands paliative-when your
nerves call for that indefinable some
thing that Is satisfied only by good
cigar-where Is the best place in the
city to relieve the combined tension?
They have the best ice cream in the
city. and their soft drinks are OF the
kind that go directly to the spot--if
you know where that Is. Their cigars
and cigarettes are the best in variety
AMI flavor You will find this popular
confectionery store fronting toward
the north. Give name and address.
Three Of a kind in the firm.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
WHITE INVESTMENT CO.. 1os n. ard

III DO YOU know where most people
get their loans? II you do then
you know the liveliest firm of farm
loan specialists in Bryan county. They
have probably been responsible for
more people living in their own
homes in This county than any other
one firm. They have loaned hundreds
OF thousands of dollars on Bryan coun-
tS farms-the best security in the
world. They offer low rate of inter-
eat with all liberal privileges. Always
nave the money to turn over when
ever the security is right. They are
not here for short time only--they
have been doing business with the peo-
pie many years. The original name
In the firm is void of color. Give the
name and address.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
Crowder'~ Grocery. 10 n. End

~ What is the name and location of
this lively grocery store wbere
you can "cut down your biil?" II 10
a grocery store that has been gain
ing momentum very rapidly since II
was started about year ago. Just
little bit lower in price-always at
par on quality. 1t is only a few doors
or the main drag" and the only gro
cery store on that side Of the street.
fronting westward. There are plenty
OF places TO buy groceries. but remem-
yer this is the one where you can "cut
down your bill" Full line Of fancy
and staple groceries and table delica-
cies. IL you have not been in yet, IL is
your move - "
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09

long. but he has made 70 ID with the
people. He .r'es to have the hest
In every line. He not only hs, the
rake for the man behind the hoe. he
mas the full kit of tools for the man
oehind the hammer He has farm i'm
Case and Hummer
plows' and farm tools. Another fea-
s, lure IN this hardware store Is the
si,e Williams products paints,
oils, varnishes, etc. What ia the name
ana address? a name you have often
met before
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
r. II. sMITH,sI2a n. 3rd

II There are plenty of places to buy
hardware-but this place Is a lit
tie different. They have hardware and
modern merchandisef And the pro-
prietor Is a little bit particular about
the kind OF merchandise he sells. He
has no: been selling Ia. iware here
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
4. u. CAMDEN. iOs v. Emf

wv this man. His skilled right y
has been inditinR gems OF art su 30
and the product 10 Of such '-
quality that II attracts attention =
on account of Its unique art You e
there is a difference ia signs Ju
there liz In eggs Ills signs tall
banners and bulletins yen. Ho "
signs before h" could talk. RI
studio up on. flirft md his mar
Identical with Il ",t" of Ne" Je
what is the name aHd address"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
u. r. TAyL0H 4 SON. ~. Ma

~ who are Tho men IN TINS city
W are authority "a bicycles?
have been in ~" busir.ss here
short time. They are sales agents
for the bes' bicycles made al
good bicycles They viii trade
a new wheel Tor an CID one amy
to keep things mCyinP They {
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
}. F.. ROBERTS. I2o n. md

~ Nhere IL the Dest piace IN the city
49, to make you forget the high cost
OF living when II comes to buying
household furniture? 1t is new and
secondhand stOre-a great big stock
that fills a big store room. running
over at the rear. 1t has been IL years
accommodating Its stock and there is
sure something doing around here
all the time. 1t Is an interesting en-
cursion down thru the aisles and re-
cesses OF this big store just to see
what has been gathered together He
has about everything but a second
hand COW. He can outfit you as cheap
as anybody in the state Less than
"a block from Main street. fronting the
rising sun. Give the name and address
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
DIR,>T BOOK STORE. 2o4 Main

20 Where In this city IS the one best
~ place to find everything in books,
stationery. school and office supplies?
You need never fear that you will en-
harras them by calling for anything
in thei" line, no matter how technical,
for they are prepared to supply your
wants The latest books and periodi-
Gals just as soon as they are off the
press expired copyrights very reason
nbl. IN price--lots of reading matter
Cor little money. They have been ir
BUSINESS here for many years and have
accumulated big stock. They have
art materials. filing devices, novelties.
athletic goods--and they give You
good service. What is the name and
address?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09

CR Rubber. rubber. rubber around and
see II you can find this up-to.date
vulcanizing plant that has been very
BUSY place for several years. Has the
proper machinery and expert men In
charge. They do the best vulcaniz-
ing and section work. They take care
OF all branches Of the industry in a
manner that will always give satisfac-
ton. The head of this works owned
the first automobile that was brought
to this city. He has kept familiar with
the industry from the start. He Is a
genius In other lines. gun-smith of
well known skill-a manufacturer of
Violins. He can mend anything that
comes along. Give the name and ad-
dress. The most prominent name in
the U. s. Forgot to say he sells u. S.
and Firestone tires.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
LIBERTY MUSIC STORE. II7 n. srd

C2 We are leading you close beside
the land of harmony" in this
number 1t is a music store one that
has been carrying the carols of con-
tentment and cultivation into the
homes of Bryan county for many years.
Their leader in pianos is the Knabe-
the instrument with the tone that is
supremely sweet and durable. They
have many other makes. In talking
machines they have the Columbia
Grafonolas. very satisfying to every
purchaser. They sell Instruments on
easy terms--pay for them while you
use them. Do II now. is their motto.
while the family is all at home and
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
Abbott brooks Hardware CO., III Min

~ hardware StOre-a firm that has
been for quarter OF n century moving
around in the hardware world to get
the best. things for their patrons that
show up. II you will discover where
Charter Oak and the Copper Clad
ranges are sold you will be well on
the way toward identity. The Keen
Kutter tools and cutlery are another
feature here-the =. & o. plOws and i'm
plements. the Emerson buggies. and
and Weber wagons. IL any
thing new shows up in the nature OF
tools dor the farmer or mechanic they
are generally on exhibition at this store
first. They are constantly on the look
out for the latest and best things for
their customers. What is the name
and address of this firm?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
bb-stricklin Motor Co.. 9Th and Main

~ "heh you nave put few hundred
plunks into an automobile it is the
part OF good business judgment TO look
OUT Tor its care and keep. What ga
rage in this city is the nearest fire
and fool proof? The one that offers
the greatest security from fire and
reckless repair work. 1t is "a real ga
rage in first class town'--the service
station for those automobile owners
VINO have the proper respect for their
cars Ihey have IA very complete re-
pair shop and are always careful to
nave expert workmen for all makes
OF cars. They have no sales agency
iof any make OF cars. But they carry
big stock of Pennsylvania tires and
automobile accessories Of every de-
scription. Give the name and location
of this company.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
VI. BRAME, II? y. 3rd

y5 FROM the amount of noise ma Je
around this shop is is a sure thing
there IL something doing all the time
1t is an enterprising sheet metal works
where sheet metal products Of All
Kinds are turned out in the best style
known to the trade. 1t is hea t9uirters
for tanks, roofing guttering, sky.
lights, spouting. metal ceiling, well
casing flue building and for general
job work. They make all SKIES Of
water and stock tanks Nobody in all
this big valley can fit you nut more
completely in this line. The proprie-
tor has put In good many years in
the service. here and elsewhere, and
is authority In the sheet metal line.
What is the name and addresa. The
man who sells and installs the Wier
Furnace.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09

very best service for thei- patrons
that 1t Is possible to obtain. Anythinr
that Is catalogued in the shape OF build.
ing materials can be purchased at this
yard, and at the right price. II is one
OF the Oldest lumber yards in the CITY,
The yard that has Mantel brick. what
is the name?
Bee Hive Confectionery, I2l N. ard
z Where Is the best place in This
city to get that sweet tooth
cured? The cure is not guaranteed to
be permanent, however They sell the
very choicest of CONNECTIONS here. and
the truth is, they have something put
In every piece of candy they sell TO
cause relapse. You can't blame the
poor candy man. He has to live. This
candy store and ice cream parlor is
one OF the prettiest shops of its
character IN the state. A beautiful
soda fountain. presided over al ali
times by an expert. Hot and cold
drinks and dairy lunch-and the best
ice cream to be found in the city.
Ihat Ice cream parlor with its artis-
tic balcony is a forcible invitation TO
make use of it. Give the name and ad-
dress.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09

needs its refining influence. VIVA,
10 the name and address Of this nuss
&c storeT They have ali kinds az nm
sicsi merchandise. sheet music. etc.
Jeffrsys-sims Motor Car Co.. I'm n. Pa
.A what is the name of the "Wonder
car in the American automob,Ie
world! We are going to answer the
Question Tor you....it is the MaxweIl
The writer drove one Of these cars in
1915 from Los Angeles to Wichita.
Kansas, and II went over tho ton,'
both coming and going-over the ton
Of the Rocky Mountains. 1t made tIe
trip without engine trouble of any sor;
ana we set II down as one of the mos,
reliaoie cars in the American market
who are the distributors for the Max
well cars in Durant? They ais, sci,
the Chaimers--another mighty geod
car In It's class. and the Case-you GER
tainly should see the Case. a giap; in
Its class. They run a general repair
garage and carry a big stock of auto.
mobile accessories and supplies. They
are distributors for the Fireston, cord
and Fabric tires-none better made.
what Is the name and actress?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
FRANkLlN'S GARAGE 4 MACHINE
SHOP, 4th and Evergreen

II Don't worry! When you run into a
telegraph pole. II you have all
the pieces here is a man who can put
them together again-and he can sup
PLY the missing pieces. He has been
repairing automobiles ever since they
came in style-come to thing OF II his
name Is identical with one make of
cars He knows the automobile from
tire to top--from crank to tail light
ana can come as near putting vour
car in order p. d. q. and C. o. d. as
anybody in the state. He runs a gem
eral repair shop. garage and machine
shop. and leaves the impress of his
mechanical personality on every Job he
turns out He is the man who does
the welding and brazing-and makes
1t stick. Give his name and location.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
A. l.. SEVERANCE HARDWARE 90.

n. Iss SEN fIhhNNE hANDW NNE ~.
% No matter what mey be said here
~ the moment we mention hardware
the minds of the people of this city
and county will revert automatically
to this big hardware and implement
store. II is the Oldest and largest
mercantile institution of its character
in the city. There really is not a better
stock of hardware in several counties
People drift into this store for the
things they need in this line Just like
water runs down hill. They have near
ly everything that is made of iron and
stcel--except a submarine, 1t is the
store that has the Great Majestic and
the Superior and Indiana ranges, the
John Deere, Oliver GAINESVILLE and Led
better lines of farm implements. Case
tractors, Moon buggies, Schuttler wae
ons. What is the name of this hard
ware company? The store that has
800 square feet of ware room space
connecting up with the store at the
rear and fronting out to the other
street affording the maximum of con-
venence and economy in handling
stock.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
Moore Bros, IlS Main tphope xxs,

Ak To whom do you go for high class,
~ cleaning when you have some de-
licate fabric that you are not willing. !.
to entrust to the ordinary ESTABLISH.
ment? The French cleaning process,
is one OF the important textile dis
coveries Of recent years. but the pro-
cess is quite complex and difficult.
This is where the many years OF ex-
perience and complete equipment Off
this plant comes in. This Is the most
extensive cleaning works in the county
They clean all outer garments and (,
make n speciality of fine work. Every
garment is antiseptically treated. They
run delivery auto. They can furnish 4,
you new suit made to order as Cheap
an anybody. Official merchants for the
International Tailoring Co. What iz-
the name and address?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09
PALACE CAFE, ~ Main

AZ Where Is the best place in the city
y" to get your breakfast? And II in.
just as good for dinner and supper
II makes no difference what time you.
come for your breakfast, or any other
meal. for they are open and ready to
serve you any old time that your ap-
petite says"eat" There is long lunch
counter for quick service and there arc
plenty OF tables on the other side
Wherever you choose to sit you will
receive prompt and courteous service.
1t 10 the restaurant that has the Home
service and quality" They believe that
your way Is the right way. The place
that serves that fine soc dinner. Give
the name and location. Open all night
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-04-09

DURANT DRUG CO., - Main
- What is the name and location or
this well known pharmacy that
has been catering so diligently to the.
good health and good looks Of the pso---
pie OF this city for the last 20 yearsf
This store goes right along in the even
tenor of Its way giving the people .
first-class service. They are careful
we might say scrupuiousiy particular
about their prescription work. They
carry about everything that will con-
tribute to the bodily comport and COME
liness of all mortais here below. II ~,
not far from middle Of a block ann
fronts the aurora borealis. A popts-.
lar soda fountain holds forth here,
oozing out it's freight of delicious.
drinks. The drug store that has the
full line of Penslar remedies and pre-
parations.