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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
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CI'rom an Old RESIDENT


Being a subscriber OF the Durant
Weekly News for Il nmber Of years and
thinking IT the best county paper in
the State Of Oklahoma, I though
would write some "Reminiscences OF
days gone by. Having titled the soil
where the thriving and prosperous
city of Durant liz located, have view
ed with amazement the great change
that has taken place in this country
Ia the last forty years.
came to this county on the tenth
day of January, 1878, locating at Col
bert. have lived in this country ever
since. located where the city Of Du-
rant is 2s years ago and was renter
of Rev Dixon Durant Many OF my
old friends have passed away and my
mind wanders back to the many happy
hours We spent together. when we
threaded our way through the tall
waving grass chasing deer and turkey.
People are talking great deal about
taxes nowadays: we were not exempt
then. They issued permits at the price
of $500 a year. | have in my possess
ion number of permits issued in Pick
ems county. now Marshall county, and
number in Blue county. now Bryan
county. Those permits were issued by
the probate court in Caddo then the
county seat of Blue county and at
Tishomirgo the county seat Of Pickens
county Those permits were certi-
ficate of tenancy also giving one
right to access to the range
Respectfully,
W ID. RIDDLE,
Caddo. Okla.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
NOTARY CLUn NCHE0N-

The Rotary Club had very interest
ing program in connection with IN.
weekly noon luncheon Thursday. Tn.
lunch was held at the First Presbyter-
ian church. served by the ladies' of the
church who served an excellent feed
Attendance was good
AS part OF the program, Arthur
Staab' spoke on the subject of The
Ford Automobile and its Manufacture, ,"
oelVer'hG very interesting talk and
giving an insight into the manufac-
ture of cars that was new and enIirb,.
ening to his hearers
Ed II. Stewart spoke on '"rhe N.c.s.
sity OF Enforcement of Censorship on
flcture Shows" and delivered an .x-
ceiient talk. bringing out some new
ideas Nv"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
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OUR EXCHANGES .
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Vinita journal: "a number of
politicians attended the press as
sociation meeting at McAlester
last week, But we did not observe
the editors spending much time
with them and none were asked to
make talks. High price newsprint
and wages are making the average
editor a better business man, but
bad politicians, as politics is
poor paymaster."
Not only is the average politician the
worst space CRATER alive. but nine out
OF ten of them assume that the pur-
chase of a dollars worth of advertis-
ing space, In IL paper, carries with II
the purchase of the editor and the
whole force. Last week candidate
for State office patronized the News Ia
the extent of buying some space to use
in promoting his candidacy. and with Il
look that was calculated to depict wis
dom said, 81 always make it II practice
to see" the newspaper boys" Disgust
Ing.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

Remington Tribune: People are
often heard to make suggestive re-
marks concerning young women
whom they see on the streets-but
never when a husky male relative
Is present.
Generally there is no thought Of
injuring the innocent object of
these remarks. They are born in
thoughtlessness and uttered in "a
spirit of idleness. hut they carry n
sting that lasts.
If men would confine their re-
marks to such as they would ap-
prove IL made regarding their own
sisters, or such as they would make
in the presence OF the father or
brother of the girl, there would he
less vicious rumors and innuendoes
from lip to lip. and fewer heart
aches when this idle gossip reaches
the parties concerned.
The Lord made tongues that they
might he used to good purpose but
the devil often twists them TO his
own evil ways
And IL makes a world of ditfen-
ence when II is the other fellows
sister.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
American Legion

A LREADY the American Legion
"A seems to have become enmcshed In
national politics. The Legion officially
is opposed to the plan of II cash bonus.
although thousands of individual mem
bers want II. when the Legion lobby
went to Washington. to work In the In
terest of soldier relief 1t was grabbed
body and soul by politicians of both
parties, each endeavuring to promise
more than the other to catch the sol
der vote. So FAR, 1t seems, both parties
have torn their shirts split the
beans" as II were. for neither one nor
both have even attempted to accom-
piish anything constructive for the re-
lief Of the returned soldiers, but both
have made proposals which are decid-
edly destructive to th" best interest of
the whole people. The soldier vote is
one Of the biggest single political ele-
ments in our national life, and all the
politicians are trying to grab IT.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
THE GUILTY PARTY.

tFrom the Achille Press
California editor published the
following paragraph in his local col
umns:
THE business man of this town who
is in the habit of hugging his steno-
grapher would better quit or we will
publish his name"
The next day thirty-seven men call
ed at the office. paid their subscrip-
tions year in advance. left thirty
seven columns of advertising. to run
Indefinitely. and told the editor not to
pay any attention to the fool stories
--HolliSter Lance.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
LOAFERs AND BURGLARS,

NFTOhI tht BokrhItO NeWS.-
On last Thursday night an attempt
was made by some one to gain en-
trance into the Elite car. by remov-
Ing the lock OF the front door. The
plate on the lock was removed, which
would give easy access In removing
the lock. But in this attempt the
would be burglar dropped his tiny
s'rewdriver, and the night being very
dark he failed to recover IT, II is pre-
suiheo' which stopped further proceed
lhss. Aperhathy, the proprietor. on ar
irving at the store next morning fonnd
the screw driver
mere town is infested
with loafers II In no wonder an occ,
sional burglary or theft occurs
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
CASTINGS At COST.

$4,000 worth of castings at cost in
Guiding Firestone, cord and fabric, I.r.
Puncture-Proof. Mansfield. United.
Goodyear Summit. United States and
Silyertown Cord.
THESE castings TO he closed out at, and
below cost. We are closing out the
ABOVE INES to take jobbrr's contract
for one line OF castings
This sale will run from NAV 27tb IN
June 7th. 1890
JEFFREYS MOTOR co.
i-' ~ Se"ohc ave. Phone asa. adv
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
RETURNED FROM VISIT

MTH r. N. Evans and son. Everet
returned the latter part of last w,ek
from valiant. where they visited Mrs
Evans parents. Mr.. and Mrs g
Hamilton. They were caugh, in III,
big water spout that visited that seq.
ton week before last. when III, rail.
way tracks for miles were covered by
water, and thousands of acres OF land
inundated "''
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
cONsOLIDATED sCnoOI. c>Mp.,c,

During the past ten days. county
superintendent Cunningham and State
rural school supervisor. Tom Smith.
have made "A series of speaking dates
in the county N the interest of consoli-
dated rural schools. In connection with
addresses. Mr. Smith shows picture
slides illustrating the better facilities
derived from consolidated schools.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
.o,,u,ru BoNUs rr MONDAY.

The soldier bonus bill is expected to
com. up in Congress next Monday. ac-
cording to the chairman of the Rules
Committee. Twenty-three votes are
lacking to bring the measure under
the rule of limiting amendments to
one It is problematical whether the
bill VIII be passed or put over till after
the national conventions, the latter ac.
ton seeming more likely.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

Ardmoreite: Having just return
ed from that state. we stand will
ing to back Missouri against all
entries, as a section wherein II can
rain intermittently. remittently.
spasmodically and continuously for
thirty hours per day and ten DAYS
week, week in and week out. III.
entire year through"
The Ardmore gentlemen should hay,
been in either Choctaw or M"Curtui,
county, this State, on TUESDAY, May II
Down there II rained foot. more oil
less. in "A few hours, Miles of rai,ro, 4.
track were covered. bridges washes
out, creeks and rivers forced through
the heart of fine farms, and miles ant
miles of country road made impassubl,
even for horses and mules, not to men
tton the wagons
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
ARMENIAN MANDATE MEETS
MlCH OPPOSITION IN CONGRESS

Democratic leader Hitchcock of the
Senate, has Joined Republicans in OPP
posing the Presidents request for au-
thority of Congress to accept man
date for Armenia. Opposition in both
branches of Congress from both par
ties is very strong and it is doubtful
II the request will be granted.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
GOVERNMENT GUARDING SUGAR.

Fifty thousand tons of sugar are he
Ing guarded at Chicago by railroad de-
tectivcs and government agents for
fear attempts will be made to seize the
sugar and sell at at higher price than
2S cents per pound retail which was
agreed upon by the retail sugar deal
ers and the United States attorney
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

TN HIS appeal to labor to overturn
l Congress, Mr. Gompers. among
other things. advocates the public con-
troll of credit capital. Such socialistic
IDEAS are foreign to what American
people had como to believe Mr.. Comp
ers. Organized labor had as we'll learn
now that no class can boss America
and that the cooperation Of all with
the common purpose of doing days
work for n days pay and helping each
other is all that will save the country.
Russia is our most glaring example OF
class domination. Let us be warned.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
SCHOOL. SUPERVISOR uE,r

Tom W. Smith. rural srhOOl sunor.
visor OF the A. & NJ. College, came in
sunday to spend the week with County
superintendent Cunningham. continu-
ing 'he work Of centralizing the rural
schools or the country. They Will visit
All the schools of the county during the
week '
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
WOOD.s EXPENSES GREAT.

Investigation has revealed that Gen.
Woods friends have spent more than
$l.Q0O,000 in propaganda. urging him
for Republican Presidential nominee,
more than half of which was given by
Mr. Proctor. millionaire Ohio soap man
ufacturer.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

Boswell News: THE way to build
stand by every other good citizen
piness and prosperity Of the com
munity in its individual and collec-
tive capacity Stand by the enter
Drises OF the town Never buy any
thing from outside dealers that you
can get at home. If a business firm
desires to locate in your town.
don't knock. Give him welcome.
1t In better that he settles in your
town than to establish "A business
in the town next to yours The
more business firms you have in
your town the better the drawing
power, When II town ceases to
grow 1t dies. and a good way to
Kill IL is to keep everybody and
every enterprise out of II you can.
All citizens should be partners and
not opponents in all things that
are for the advancement Of the
town.
The Boswell writer is eminently
correct no doubt. For the individual
to really grow in his business or pro-
fession he must adopt motto of serv-
Ice first. compensation next. So with
towns. counties. nations Unless the
leaders in community growth are will
ing to be liberal and fair, cut out the
selfish idea and install much pure
altruism. II won't last They can't
grow
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
GORE ASKED TO KEEP AWAY.

The American Legion at Hobert.
Oklahoma sent Senator Gore "A tcle-
gram requesting him cot Ia come to
HOBART Tor a speech. The Farmers
Union had asked him to he speaker at
picnic. The picnic failed TO mater
ialize, and the town hall was secured
for Cores address. The telegram fol-
lowed,
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
MANDATE FOR AnME>I,

President Wilson has asked Conpr..s
70 rtht necessary authority that III.
tnited states may accent n mandate
Tor Armenia. The matter has been dis.
'ussed for some time. and much seu,i-
meht is found both ways, but IL is be-
heVed the U. = Senate will oppose the
plan. Wv
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
RAILROADS TO GET RELIEF.

Gar shortage the Interstate Commerce
'CommssiOn has decided that SIPS, ,0OO,-
900 of the s300,o00.O00 revolving fund
which is provided for in the Esch-
Cummins bill, he made available for
quick purchase OF railroad rolling
stocks.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
STOP BASEBALL PARK GAMBLING.

The teams of the major ball leagues
have engaged the force of a large de-
tective agency to put "A stop to public
gambling in the ball parks of the var
ious teams of the league.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
RAY-NELMS WEnnING

Nr rhomas Il, Ray. of Roslyn. Wash.
lnstoh' and Miss Marian Nelms. of this
,lty' We're happily united in marriage
'as' o"nuaE afternoon by Rev. G. b.
,, ross. oi the First Methodist church.
The couple expect TO make nnr,,n,
their future home.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

ENGLAND saw ahead of America on
~ the question OF taxing war profits
end collected the tax while the profits
were being made. Now. the so-called
American war profits are invested In
businesses. in Industries, in homes
inter-woven into the great economic
fabric Of the country. Tax experts
know that a retroactive tax on war
profits In not collectible. II II could
be collected. the result would be a SER
ious impairment of the economic situa-
tion, which the nation can i'll afford.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN INQUIRY

Congress has started an investiga-
tion of expenses of persons who have
sought the Presidential nomination
Rumor has it that some Of the aspi-
rants have spent huge sums of money
to create public sentiment in their
favor
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
TWO WEDDINGS suNn.x

sunday tthe home of Rev. g. T.
'r"ss double wedding ceremony wns
performed The contracting parties
were; MIR. Bert Lindsey. of Roswell
a"u MISS iona Nichols of Boswell.
i. Nichols. of Boswell
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
METHODIST REVIVAL SERVICES.

The revival services have progress
ed through the week at the First
Methodist church with continued in
terest. DR.. Chapel IL preaching SER
mons every night and attendance and
interest are good.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
TENNIsON MADE BOND.

J. W. Tennison. former Durant man,
picked up at McAlester, week before
last on charges of jumping bond in
this county several years ago. made
still another bond last week and was
again Released The bond was for
s2,5OO.OO.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
TEXAS ENDORSES ADMINISTRATION

Texas Democrats in State convention
at Dallas endorsed the present adminis-
tration, prohibition included, and the
league of nations thrown in.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
OFFICEHOLDER NOT ELIGIBLE
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTOE

Attorney General Freezing holds that
no officer. State or Federal is eligible
for position as presidential elector
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
CRUSH IRISH Rebellion,

Great Britain plans to crush the re-
bellious factions in Ireland and restore
order in that country. even though the
entire resources of the kingdom are
needed.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
FRIDAY. MAY ~, 1920.

WHAT the soldier wants is "A fair
w chance to earn an honest living and
q home to live in. II our Congressman
and Senators really want to do some
thing worthwhile. why not make an
effort toward seeing that the soldier
has satisfactory employment and an
opportunity to acquire the kind of a
home his needs demand to be paid for
by his future earnings.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
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tFrom the Durant Weekly News for
May 20. 1911.
The Albany State Bank. at Albany.
this county was robbed of $4,000 In
open daylight. The President. Dr. p.
L. Cain was found locked in his own
vault and soon released. The bank
was absorbed by Il local bank several
years ago.
One J. b. Moore. headquarters at
Kenefick. attempted to organize what
he called a Universal School and Home
League, which sought to prepare chill
dren for institutions Of higher learn
ing. He wanted to procure uniform
school regulations. have a demOnstra-
tion farm with every school and other
things. The idea blew up for lack of
support.
Even then they were having 1t In
Mexico, much like they are today. An
item told of rioting in the streets of
Mexico City, and then president Diaz.
listened from his palace to the crys of
the mobs for his death.
Governor Cruce was being asked to
call an extra legislative session to re-
district the state.
Bennington was about Il fourth
burned up its business district. Prop
erty destroyed included. meat market
,of J, T. James, store of j. H. McDon-
aid, millinery store of Mrs. j. II. Nc
Donald. barber shop of Murray Bros,
and business block Of Morris Smith.
The Farmers Institute and the
Chamber OF Commerce were planning
for county fair to be held in Du-
rant in September.
Mrs. +, X. Shenck, then Of the Cor
ner Drug Store was selected as second
vice president Of the State Pharma-
ceutucal Association, in convention at
McAlester.
Wm Kenefick. president of the NJ.
o. & G, had returned from Paris.
France. with $7,OO0,OOO of French
money to extend the line southwark.
Rewards of Se5O.00 were being offer
ed for the apprehension and convic-
tion of the Albany State bank robbers.
James Yarbroughs home, seventy
and Cedar streets was destroyed by
fire. Loss $1.500.00.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
RACK FROM wEsTEn> ru,,

H. H. Powers has returned from -
.wo-months trip on the Pacific coast
Surihg winch he visited number of
bad and Indifferent.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
nOkCHITO BANK sTATEMENTs.

According to published statements of
conditions as of May 4, the two banks
at Bokchito had combined deposits of
s255,'so.35 and loans of Sl97.975.6S
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
DELAY PACKER CONTROL BILL.

Plans for recess of Congress in
June. 1t Is believed. will force IA long
delay in the passage of the bill for
the regulation and control of the pack
Ing industry.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
"A MAN paid $1,000 for an automobile
"A He drove II two years and sold 1t

"A He drove II two years and sold 1t
for $500. During those two years OF
use, his repair bills made total of
$3.50, and he expended s32i.00 for oil
and gasoline and miscellaneous opeat-
ing expenses. Counting depreciation
on his machine, the gentleman was out
Just $6555 for each month he owned
and drove the car. This Is the best
example we have found to illustrate
H. w. Gibson's point. when he said
that lots OF folks buy cars on Il credit
and wear them out before they're paid
for, and In the transaction make them
selves much poorer men.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
OPERATED UPON uEpr

., H. Newman Of this city recently
uhderwent an operation at Memorial
hospital. and IL reported as improvinr
rapidly
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

long enough to pardon himself"
That goes without saying. Debs was
proven a traitor to his country, and is
In prison on that account. He deserv-
es To he there or he wouldn't he there.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

cordeil Beacon: There seems TO
pe NIUE possibility OF Eugene v.
pebs, becoming p,esident even
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
PATENT MEDICINES

FOR MALARIA and chills take Robin.
sons High Ball Pills and Robinsoni
Chill Tonic.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
LOCAL MARKETS

Below are current prices in Durant
Cleaned from the most authentic
sources available:
PAID by Dealers.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

VIM. Kenefick. president of the NJ
o. & G, had returned from Paris
France, with $7.OO0,OOO of French
money TO extend the line southwark
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
LUMBER WANTED

WANTED, TO BUY-Two-inch oak and
ash plank. any width; number one com.
mon clear. win pay $50 per thous.
and for oak and $65 per thousand for
ash. on board cars any shipping point
Norval Osburn, Durant. Okla, Phone
228. M
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

Rewards of Sf50.00 were being offer
ed for the apprehension and convic.
tion of the Albany State bank robbers
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

OIL AND other companies. let US out
over that slow selling company. Or.
ganization and selling for quick n.
turns. Perry & Co.. FIT. Worth, Tersa
l9Wat
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

James Yarbrough's home. sevent!
and Cedar streets was destroyed b!
fire. Loss $1.500.0O.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28

Mrs. +, X. Shenck, then Of the Cor
ner Drug Store, was selected as second
vice president Of the State Pharma-
ceutucal Association, in convention al
McAlester.