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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16
INTEREST At LAST

The candidates for county office
IN this county have expressed much
chagrin that there has been no appar-
ent interest in local politics, and it
rs a very small intercs: that has been
shown for fact. Last Saturday how
aver, there were two fist-fights at
Dr near the corner of Second avenu.
and Main street, within the space Of
an hour, and in one of them mar is
reported to have sustained a broken
ARMAND both fights are alleged to
have resulted from too ardent discus
sion of the sheriff's race. Seems that
interest in politics is picking up at
last
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16
EX. EMPRESS OF FRANCE DEAD

Empress Eugene. the last empress
of France. died at her home in Spain
Sunday af,inunn
The fhnmcr empire. EuGrnic was
almost impatient for the end Of her
long lease of life II ran to "a years.
Forty-four were sparkling in the SUE
% Sivc roll nf the Spanish countess.
Eugcnic Maiic dr Montijo. travelling
through Europe, IA visitor to the
Frrnrn ;,G'., wifc of Napoleon Ill.,.
and an occasional regent Of the French
empire. Then in "a day the whole
structure of imperial cminencc collap-
scd. The o.hrr half of her life was
mournful So much so that Eugenic
had said II wish had passed when
the shadowy fabric of my dream fell
..rart.''
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16

(5.) Ane and three-fourths shares
of stock in the Farmers State Bank
of Mead, Oklahoma, of the par value
of $4,000 per share.
Bids or offers for the sale Of said
property must be in writing and must
be- left with the undersigned guardian
care of IIatchett & Ferguson. attor-
ncys. Durant, Oklahoma, or with the
County Judge Of Bryan County. Okla
homa.
Signed this July IL, 1920.
DOVE HARRIS,
Guardian of Georgia L. Harris,
A Minor.
HATCHETT L. FERGUSON.
Attorneys.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16
TESTING THE DRINKING WATER

The State health department, at the
direction of DR.. A. X. Lewis, state
health commissioner, is making an
exhaustive survey of drinking water
in all parts of Oklahoma. The de-
partment in the future will analyze
public water supplies at the request
of proper officials and water from
private wells suspected of having
caused disease will also be analysed at
the state labratory. No charge will
be made for the analyses.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16
First insertion July ld, 1927
,Srcond insertion July %. l!2O|
NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE

StcJnu lilScT|lOIl JuIN ~. ''s"'
NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE
Notice is hereby given that pur-
>uan, to AN order of the county court
of Bryan county. Oklahoma. made on
July =, 1920. the undersigned guardian
will. on or after 10 o'clock am. on
July "a, 1920. at the office of Hat
chett & Ferguson in Durant, Oklaho-
ma. sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash, and subject to the confirma-
ton of the County Court, at private
sale. the personal property Of said
minor described as follows:
u.) Five shares of stock in the
First State Bank Of Calera, Oklahoma.
Of the par value of $4,000 per share.
,2.) Twenty-One shares Of stock
in the First National Bank Of Durant
Oklaohma of the par value of $4,000
per share.
CD Two and one-half shares of
stock in the Writ State Bank of Writ,
Oklahoma of the par value of $4,000
per share.
a. One and one-fOurth shares of
stock in the First State Bank of Box
chito. Oklahoma of the par value of
sl,0n0.00 per share.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16
ITEMS FROM PLATTER

lToo late for last week
Miss Leon Nenable, Naomi Rcy.
nolds and Carol Anderson wer, tal-
era visitors Saturday evening.
Reda Morrish. Of Denison, visited
here Sunday.
Miss Allie Cox visited home irlk-
Sunday and Monday.
Miss Vera Kidd visited her tht
latter part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Maxwrll of
Sherman. visited relatives he" h,
latter part of the week
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16
last Tuesday, a fine baby.

last Tuesday, a fine baby.
Mr.. A. p. Roberts brother, oi
Antonio. has been visiting here.
Mrs. J. II. Hannah Of Grand r.
Texas. j. visiting Mr.. and Mr.
Love.
Nr. Morgan has returned hon,
Paris, Texas. where he had b.,
attend the funeral of his broti
law.
Mrs. i. II. Hannah and dau
,,r,. Ben Love. went to DenisU'
Wednesday,.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16
ITEMS FROM COLBERT
(TOU late for last Wpek)

TTOO late Tor last Wrek)
DIR. Richardson and wife are in San
Antonio.
Uncle Dan Collins, who has been
very sick for some time. doesn't seem
to be any better.
The Colbert ball team played the
Howe, Texas team Sunday.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Tobe Nelson,
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16
PROHIBITION OFFICER INDICTED

j. T. Brown. Assistant Federal
Prohibition Commissioner, ha, been
indicted by a Federal grand jury on
Il charge of using the authority Of
his office to take property away from
a prisoner. Brown has been working
out of Muskogee. He is accused in
the indictment with taking $50 in
Liberty Bonds. six army blankc,, and
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16
DURANT WEEKLY N EWS

an ovcrcoat from L. II. McShann,
whom he had arrested, and converting
the property to his own use.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
aWomen's Pleated
verge Skirts,
[All-WO0l. at Sl5

sor some time we have been
Aag to get enough of these
~ '" 70 advertise. They 60 out
II, ~ quickly. Now a new and
",ger shipment is here.
,l;y ;saey are exactly the kind of
Son, S That business women and
vou,I %sh OF conservative taste
h S,a ~, choose and, as they come
ls,,S h DO'n navy blue and black, the
',Ni Is much used for mourning.
All 'asy mt we'll and are pleated
d, s,sOSnd ~ except down the CEN
Ihs,sa " the front and back, where
M i.,h = box pleat. Sizes "a to
IN 'aen waist band.
wirst Floor. csasra,,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
Silk PetticOats
and Others

In spite of all that is said about
the favor in which boomers are
held, an astonishing number of
petticoats are still being worn.
Silks
Natural pongees, IS.
Messalines and taffetas in good
street shades, $3.50 and SITS.
White Japanese silk, lined
throughout and finished with
hemstitching, $3.50.
COttOns
White sateen with tailored
flounces, $3.50 to $3.85.
Firm cottons in street colors,
Cotton jersey tops with taffeta
fiounces, $685..
Third Floor. CsntraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
NeU Books
of Importance

"The Letters of Henry
James," selected and edited by
Percy Lubbock, in two vol
umes, $40 q set. Books Of in
tense interest for the James
admirers, and worthily ar
ranged and printed.
"The Superstition of ,Di.
vOrce," by Gilbert X. Chester
ton, $3.50. A book setting
forth the main principles on
which the orthodox attitude
toward marriage Is based.
Learning to Write" being
suggestions and counsel col,
lected from the various works
of Robert Louis Stevenson,
$1.35.
Harvest" by Mrs. Hum
phry Ward, So. An Autumn
book with a background of the
Great War.
MASKS" by George Middle
ton, $3.50. A series Of one-act
plays of modern American
life. s,s,ap,.,.
tMsin Floor. ,snth,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
New and Narrow
Are These
Leather Belts

which women are using on Spring
suits and cloth gowns. One of
the newest belts Is of brown pat
ent leather, quite narrow as to
width, lined with soft white kid
and finished with a brown buckle.
1t Is $3.50.
Another new belt is just as mar
row, comes in black patent leather
stitched with white, and has a
small white buckle. This Is $l.25.
tSfsin Flssr. Csntsall
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
The Woman Who Takes
InteLLi0ent Care of Her Hair

The best way to put the
tonic on Is with a hair tonic
comb-in that way 1t really
gets into the scalp and the
roots Of the hair. This comb
Is Soc.
Frequent brushing is neces-
sary, as every woman knows
and a good hair brush Is the
first requisite. We have a fine
collection Of all kinds Of
brushes, starting at 85c and
going up to very fine English
brush at $21.50.
And for the final brilliant
touch, to give that sheen to the
hair which she likes. there Is
Queen Mary Brilliantine, In
rose or violet, at SOC a bottle.
Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
Envelope Handbags
Correct in Style

No matter how many other
handbags a woman has, she
always likes to own one of these
smart, trim, envelope books.
We have a fine showing of them
just now in top handle and back
strap styles. They are in calf
skin, cowhide and seal feathers,
and in black, tan, brown and blue.
Prices IS to $35, with especially
good selection at $10.5O and
$3.50.
Main Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

Is always repaid by the i'm
provement in it's appearance.
First of all, it should be per-
fectly clean, and for that she'll
need a good shampoo. The
queen Mary Liquid Shampoo
Is excellent for the purpose,
and and a generous size bottle Is
Soc.
After the shampoo a good
hair tonic should be used-and
the best we know Is Phytalia.
II is refreshing and pleasant
70 use, will keep the hair and
scalp in good condition and
stimulate the growth Of the
ma mar. 1t is 60c, 81 and up to
SS75 bottle.
MAIN Flo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
A New Lot of
Bungalow Aprons
at $1.75 to Sd

Some are made Of percale and
some Of gingham, but they are all
practical, pretty little aprons that
women like to wear over their
dresses for protection when busy
about household tasks, and often
as dresses when the weather
grows warmer.
There are round and square
neck styles, some are trimmed
with ric-rac braid, and all are In
good styles.
$1.75 TO 81 each.
trhlssk krIssr. c.nsrsD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
Women's New CamePs Hair
Coats Bear Smaller Price Marks

both styles. Both three-quarter
length, with narrow strap belt.
The difference is in the kind Of
sleeves and pleats in the back.
Prices, $65 and S67.50.
But there are at least six other
styles here in real camels-hair
coats between $75 and $3.50.
CentraN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

Notwithstanding, they are the
ame soft, beautiful grade Of real
amel's hair and both of the two
lsw models are very pretty and
'eeoming.
Either the NATURAL tan color or
J new mouse shade may be had in
(First FL,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

One Of the popular styles Of the
peason is the slip-on glove, and
Pne good style in white or
Ehamois has contrasting lined
Fum-back cuffs and is $3.50 a pair.
Another slip-on glove that Is
good looking has a contrasting
euf, lace edged. This is in white,
beaver or mode and Is
slS5 pair.
A slip-on gauntlet glove which
IHtaiu vi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

Little throw ties, small choker
,lars, little novelty scarfs--
,ese are the things many women
ke to wear in the early Spring.
Just now we have quite an in
resting collection Of these furs,
I'd one may choose from glossy
(Second III
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
Fine Wool Serge
Special at $3.50
a Yard

In two days the entire first
shipment Of this serge had en-
tirely gone and women have been
asking ever since when we were
going to have more.
1t Is a very fine French weave,
all-wool, 40 inches wide and es-
pecially nice for dresses for
women and children or for sepa-
rate skirts. At the present time
il is one of the best investments
we know.
lFirst Fieer. Chsstaskl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
Real Irish
Lace Collars

And just landed on this side the
Atlantic.
They are exquisitely done and
in beautiful Carrick-ma-cross.
Limerick and guipure patterns.
Scarcely anything could be better
on the Summer silk frock.
The collars are round and some
have the longer rounded ends.
They will fit almost any shape
neck. Some are in sets. Prices
from $6 to $22.50.
(Main Floor. Central)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
A Soc White VOile
Of Particularly
Good Quality

So much liked that we are sell
ing large quantities Of 1t to wo-
men who are making up inexpen-
sive summer dresses and blouses
either for themselves or for
school girls.
The width is SO inches and the
quality SO much better than can
be bought and sold now for this
price that we advise women to
buy enough to last for several
months.
(First Floor, Chsstnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
ChamOis-Lisle Gloves in
Fashionable Lengths and
New Styles

has straps of contrasting color to
fasten the cuff is in white, beaver
and chamois color and is 81 a
pair.
And an eight-button length
strap-wrist glove with contrast
ing pointed cuff is in white,
chamois color and beaver and is
$3.50 a pair.
All these gloves are washable,
of course.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
Small Furs for Madame
to Wear Right Now

Hudson seal (dyed muskrat), the
soft gray moleskin, natural or
dyed squirrel or Australian opos-
sum.
There are many shapes and diff
ferent styles, starting at $45 for a
smart little squirrel piece on up to
$75 for a moleskin neckpiece.
rh.seuus1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
Fluffy Georgette
Waists

White and pink both. One style
has shallow neck, short sleeves
and an interesting square inser-
tion Of imitation Venise lace: the
other has a very broad pleated
jabot and quantities Of Valencien-
mes.
Price of either, $10.50.
(Third Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

This is a very much-liked style
bat Is becoming to young women
vho find these polo coats useful
or no end Of outdoor occasions.
They are of soft, pretty tan
amel's-hair cloth and are very
yell cut and tailored. There are
fSecOnd Fl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
New Camel's Hair Polo Goats
for Young Women

two good models, both with mar
row belts, one with circular pock-
cts, the other with patch pockets.
Both coats are lined throughout
with lustrous peau de cygne.
ID to 20 year sizes.
Price $75.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
When the Sterling Silver
Is Put Away for Summer

Among the best patterns and
the most likable are Adam, Hep
pelwhite and Cromwell. No mis-
take could be made by choosing
any one. They come in both the
larger table pieces and the
smaller silver fiat ware to match.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
WOmen's
Riding Boots

now ready in the Exclusive Little
Boot Shop are of black or tan
Russia calf, cut with straight legs
and having broad heels, one inch
high, like those on a mans boot.
Price $32.
(First Floor. Market)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

Then It's understudy, the good
ilver.plated ware, takes its place,
nd Il is nearly time for this ex-
hange to take place and for
to take count Of
Ihat pieces of the latter are
seded.
fJswelry Store. Che
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

THE Oriental Store has
l. had a few pieces Of
mandarin and cashmere
embroidery mounted TO form
serving trays, prices being
$3.50 to $3.50. Other
pieces, not yet used in trays,
will be mounted, If desired.
(Fourth Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
England Sends
Women New
Silk Scarfs

Fine and beautiful things, COM
ing at time when the demand
for them is livelier than the sup
ply.
Artificial silk, IS, $6 and 81.
Genuine silk, in plain colors,
stripes and Paisley patterns,
$16.50.
(First Floor, Markot)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
WANAMAKER'S
4 ooking Upon a Map So Many
c;+ies Seem Near Philadelphia

II OOk1nR upon d Nldp % NldA
|cities Seem Near Philadelphia
1 !. rot railroad timetables and count miles and
u. and YOU will find it uses up the whole day to
pun pittsburgh and takes nearly two days by most
easm asas to land one in Chicago. .... -
To Get together most of the articles you and
IN short walk requires long journeys to select
" months of labor to produce before the vessels
l,aa them to the ports of New York and
Da.;Tsedephia at considerable expense.
n'T Take notice that almost all the American
.nnfacturers, whom we always prefer, are not
s;nr the quantities of articles they made before
IT, war and this adds to insufciences of supplies
Resides the loss of home productions, the stores
h foreign countries are bidders with the home
Torchants for large lots and at high prices.
II looks easy to start a store and to advertise
b.ore but it has taken from boyhood to old age to
Es agoing what you see here and all Of us together
R yOur safe service, when you please.
-. .... '''''''' 0@N~~eh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

tsecond Floor, Chostnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

A T THIS moment the
n Store Of Undermuslins
has an excellent assortment
of Philippine nightgowns-
both low and high. The low
cut gowns are priced at $5
to 5000 and the second at
$3.50 to $1,000.
Third Floor. Centrsl)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
WOmen's Lou Shoes at Sd. so

This is the assortment that started with nearly
and the extraordinary demand
somewhat broken but there still
dull black and shiny leather we'll among white duck
pumps.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

of the quality of that $25 dress for $8 We never
tried to get $25 for it, and worth than
half of $40.
There is such manipulation of values going on in
this house. and if this 5000th Anniversary Day.
would not be selling any cheaper than would have
sold yesterday or last week.
Whatever is the lowest price article should be sold
for marked the first day that is offered and if
is cheap it se and it is experience that it does and
when is sold out try to get something equally good or
better if we can, to sell at lower price.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

fJewelry store, Chestnut and Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

Jon gauntlet grove WHICH VI Couioe'
MAIN Floor, CENTRALLY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
Mems Half Hose

Ribbed cotton union suits.
Madras athletic union suits.
(Main Floor, MarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

MAIN Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17

is purpose to make this page window, through
which the people look at exactly what is going
We have hand large lots of leftover goods,
because mark them at fair low prices to begin with and
they sometimes sold out in single day. certainly in
a week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-17
.WANAMAKER'S
WANAMAKER'S
Store Closes at 5
Coming Week Will Certainly Haue an Auspicious STAR

| A Customer of the Store Said
eve like to haze each day the information of eSac
going in your big market house, that have de-
| factoriLy for so many years.''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-15
Society
TELEPHONE EMPLOYEES
PICNIC AT MYRTLE.

One of the largest and most en-
joyable picnics of the summer sea-
son at Myrtle was given last night
by the Southern Bell Telephone Co.
to its employees, to which few 9th
err guests were invited. Cars assem-
bled at o'clock yesterday after
noon to convey the party to the re-
sort Upon arrival swimming was
INDUCED in, after which spread of
good things was placed on the long
table. Dancing was enjoyed, the
music being furnished by the mem
bers of the party. Those going from
the department were Miss Christine
Argo, Paul Westbrook, Miss Mabel
Galloway, Miss Alma Perry, Miss
Irene Martin, Miss Edna Novel;,
Miss Louise billiard, Miss Mary
Belle Smith, Miss Willie Durham
Mrs. Essie. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II.
Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Cordell
G. H. AIKEN, K. S. Byerly, R. h
Brightwell, G. c. Thompson, H. L.
Willingham, Bryan Harkey and IN.
vited were John Ed Chapman and
Gordon Brooks. Out of town guests
were Miss Jessie Woods, Miss Ethel
Woods, R. F. Stubs and Claude
Harold, of Lumpkin, while the
guests from Richland included Miss
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-15
PERSONAL

Mrs. Lovelace Eve and two chill
dren returned Thursday morning
from Charlotte where she has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. W. L. Nc
Donald, during the summer. Billy
Mac Eve will remain in Charlotte
until the beginning of the school
term.
Mrs. Tracy Cunningham, of Louis
vile, KY, will arrive tomorrow to be
guests of Mrs. Clarence Niles.
Mrs. S. E. Connally, of Green's
boro, arrived Sunday morning, hav-
ing been called by the illness of her
sister, Mrs. Emma Boring, at her
home on Elmore street. Mrs. Bor-
ing, who suffered slight stroke of
paralysis two weeks ago, is not i'm
proving as rapidly as desired.
Mrs. J. D. Hooks and Margaret
Hooks are spending few days with
relatives in Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Brown and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Mash
burn eft this morning for Hender-
sonville, where they will spend some
time in the mountains of North
Carolina
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-15

ever seen, Marshall said today. They
were of the Excel variety, all even
ly colored and were in splendid con-
dition when placed in the cars. They
were raised by Smith on selected
ground, and had careful attention
throughout the growing period. The
two cars were consigned to Clncln-
natl comission merchant.
There were no dwarfs among the
whole crop, Mr. Smith stated, and all
of the melons tested yesterday were
pronounced of excellent quality, the
meat being deep red, well Favored
and the rinds universally thin.
In addition to the shipment men
toned, Mr. Smith this season pro
duced a large quantity of melons
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-15
MORGAN SELLS
MEAT MARKET
Business Taken Over by
G. w. Barrow and w.
B. Pickett

Announcement was made today by
L. a. Morgan that he had disposed of
his meat market business or F0r1yth
street to g. w. Barrow and W B.
Pickett, possession being given this
morning. Business will be in active
charge of Mr.. Pickett, young man
who, few years ago was connected
with the market business here for a
time. During the last two or three
years he has. been connected with
Schroeder's plumbing shop and John
Shiver's planning mill in office work.
He is nephew of Mr. Barrow.
81 spent seven years in this mar
ket almost to day." said Mr. Morgan
this afternoon. Il made a success of
it, but reached the point in life
where I decided to slow down a bit,
and that is my intention now. | shall
devote myself hereafter to my other
property interests, which will keep me
busy enough While | have bought a
winter place in Florida, we intend to
still make Americas our home and
will be here most of the time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-15
2 CARS SUMTER
MELONSSHIPPED
1900 In Shipment Weigh
Average of 38 Pounds
Each

Two carloads of Sumter county
watermelons just shipped from
Plains contained 1900 melons averag-
ing in weight SO pounds, while some
of them weighed as much as So
pounds, according to George o. Mar
shall, county farm demonstration
agent, who viewed the shipment be-
fore the melons were loaded.
The melons, raised by Reese Smith
well known farmer living near
iains, were among the finest he has