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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
SHERIFF SAYS HE WAS RE-
OUESTED TO STOP PARADE

There appeared in the Durant
Weekly News June ., communica-
ton from Rev. Ed G. Butler. pastor
of the First Baptist Church, in which
he censures Sheriff Ruel Taylor and
his deputies for putting in an appear
ancc al the services at the church last
Sunday night. to prevent an anti
cipatcd Khan parade.
Sheriff Taylor replies to the note
of Brother Butler as follows:
To The Members of The Baptist
Church and The Citizens of Du-
rant and Bryan County.
In reply to Rev. Ed. G.. Buffers
letter which appeared in the Daily
Democrat of June and the Durant
Weekly News of June 3. | wish to
state the following facts that the pub
lie may be the judge.
Sunday evening June j. | was at
tending church with my family when
was sent for by one of the members
of the Baptist Church. who informed
me that he had been informed that
the Klan intended to parade through
the church and ;hat he wanted me as
the sheriff of the county to go with
him to the church and prevent any
such action.
did no, mean to cast any reflec-
tion upon the church or the pastor
but was doing my duty as requested
by one Of the members of the church,
and am very sorry that Brother But
Ter took the view of it he did for ]
am sure he was not informed of the
above fact.
Respectfully,
Ruel Taylor Sheriff
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
BHITID\ AND LEON ARD SIGN
FOR CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT

After repeated failures. Bcnnic
Leonard, worlds champion light
weight boxer and Jack Britton,.
worlds champion weltcr weight
title holder, have been matched for a
decision bout to he held in New York
June %. Leonard is probably the
greatest light weight the ring ever
saw, and Britton, although nearing
10 years of age and once defeated
won back his title. If Leonard wins
the welterweight title. he will be one
light weight in a thousand 20 do it,
The betting men seem to think that
she affair will be good scrap.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
LABOR UNIONS AMEy.p,s
TO ANTI.TRJ'ST

Labor unions are amcnamr
provisions of the Sherman n. 70
act, under a decision rerSa au
the Supreme Court Of ,ha a ra
States. A judgment for s9oo oel San
been rendered against tbo wv W
Mine Workers of Americs UI
Federal District Court of ,.T
for damage done to propertv sao' Sl
the strikes in 1914. The Sn u
Court reversed this decision sp'a ~
ground that it was not interta,.'
with interstate commerce. bn, a3 "
that had it been the union wonIS 4 n''
been liable for damages. I rla' nal
gathered for use in financing ...S' %
were held to be subject to eye',. '~..
in satisfaction of judgments m.s'
ed for damages. ''D''
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
Summer Nnttnn School

To aid cotton farmers in meeting
she present conditions in marketing
10 prepare young men to enter the
cpttun business, 70 assist officers and
directors of farm organizations that
deal with cotton, to aid managers and
operators of gins in solving their
problems. TO help cotton buyers who
wish to become more familiar with
The grades, staples and off-color cot
ton and to assist bankers and indi-
Siduals who finance the production
and marketing of cotton to under
stand more thoroughly the problems
VI farmers and buyers are the objects
of the eighth annual summer cotton
school which will be held at Okla
hOrna A. and NJ College during the
four weeks between July : and July
20.
The cotton school is intended to
tearh marketing in all it phases, in
cluding grading. Stapling and ship
ping. Co-oprrativc marketing will be
fully discussed Production of cotton
and varieties will receive some at
tcrtion, especially in reference to
growing cotton under boil wecvil con
1itions.
in view of conditions that have pre-
vailed in Oklahoma during the past
-yesr l. expected 10 be- the largest that
mas ever been held in the state.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
ROTARY CLUB MEETING

DIR, J. A. Cooper, of the Chautau-
qua troup, and Miss l.. F.. Sturgeon.
local Chautauqua manager were
guests of the Rotary Club at Tues
day Moons weekly luncheon, and both
made short and appropriate talks. In
addition to these talks, the Chairman
of the Rotary Education committee
Robert Crump called upon ten fellows
for ten onc-minute talks. and got
several very good responses.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16

Considerable hog cholera is still
found over the county. according to
Farm Agent Dunlap. Mr.. Dunlap
yarcnatcd a large number of hogs
arainSt cholera last week, among
them. the following: J. \. Bourne.
rntlc, 4l head; II. NJ. Thomas. Ro-
n'r'a : mead; Cha, f. Mcphcrrcn,
,n. of caddo. - head; Boston farm
eat uf Armstrong. 80 head; DR. 4. $
iilgood. north Of purtna, IL head.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
Oats Cutting In Progress

Some oats cutting was seen over
the county as early as the first part
of last week and now is getting to
be the general thing all over the coun-
ty. The oats are spotted this year.
some very poor and some unusually
good fields being seen. but on the
whole, it is believed that the crop
will turn out fairly good, and when
thrashcd and sold oats will be Of
great help to the farmers Of the coun-
ty
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
Glover Saves tlkali Land

Sweet clover has turned almost
WORTHLESS alkali land into productive
soil un the farm of \. VI. McFarlane,
Il Woods county farmer The clover
Krnnun says. has killcdeout the salt
grass. McFarlanr has pastured eigh-
teen head of livestock on AZ acres
of the clover all spring. Last year
he cut five crops from it. making five
tons of hay.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
BIG TAX PAYMENT

County Treasurer jim Moore "
day received a check for Ss9ssj
from the Consumers Light and p
Company, representing one-half ~ n
company's 1921 taxes for properly
Durant, Caddo, Bennington and p,I
chito. The light coniptny is amo,]
the heaviest tax payers in the cour,y
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
MEETING CLOSED

The revival services being conduct
ed at the Church of Christ by Evan
-clist Carter were brought to a close
sunday night. The meetings were
well attended throughout and resulted
m sixty additions to the church.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
4 Big Crop Of SpudS

Efforts to locate buyers for Choc-
taw county'S large potato crop, which
il is feared may be lost for lack of
IA market. are being rushed by county
officials and business men there.
The crop will fill twenty railroad
cars, Frank c. Higginbotham, county
farm agent, ha> estimated.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
NOTICE

AS numerous inquiries are b.il
made and as the public is entS,I
to know the facts, the public is bs,'|
by informed that the Durant Mem~|
ial Hospital is operated on the on,
plan and that any physician or MI
geon, making the proper and us,|
arrangements, will be permitted M
is welcome to practice in this bo,|
pital, regardless of his place Of ned.
dence.
DURANT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ASSOCIATION.
By Jas. R. Mckinney, president
2svsi
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
Respectfully,
Ruel Taylor. Sheriff.

The only reason we can sell goods
for less than cost is because we sell
so many-Card in Cleveland, Ohio
store window.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-06-16
KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK
BULLETIN

Market compared with last Monday
Cattle 25c higher. Hogs 20c lower
Sheep SOC lower. Prospects fair mar
ket balance of week.
BEEF STEERS:
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
BUT LITTLE SMALLPOX
Fort smith Now Is Almost Entirely
 Free From Disease.

Fort Smith, Jan. 1S.-Health off cers of Fort Smith Wednesday after noon said five cases of smallpox with only one case now existing in tho city, represented Fort Smiths total cases of the disease since November 21, when the epidemic first started in Kansas City. No deaths have resulted from the disease here.
 Reports at the district health office shows the fire tease of smallpox was reported here November 21, the sec ond December 9, and the third Decem- Der 26. The other two were reported January and January ,. The last case is on the road to recovery All other patients have been cured and have been released from quarantine
 Reports received from Pote2u and LeFIore county Wednesday say that there are 10 cases at P0te2u, Ii al Panama, two at Howe and six a Heavener. One death occurred at Pc teau Wednesday morning. Jewell Col Her, laundry marker died following g short attack One other patient is not expected to live. The total number of deaths in Poteau to date is 21 with a total of 32 in the county. Compulsory vaccination was declared in Poteau Wednesday, A corps of "A men visited every home and checked up vaccina- tions and those not vaccinated were given vaccination immediately, or the house placed under quarantine. No new cases have been reported at Po- teau for the past four days.
 Two men were held at Fort Smith Wednesday night by city health ou- thorities for failure to present health certificates. Both came from Poteau and will be sent back there this morn- ing.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
SMALLPOX TOLL TO 21
Another OklahOMan Dies, but Situa-
 ton Shows Improvement.

Poteau, Okla, Jan. 1S.-One more death was added early today to the toll of victims claimed by smallpox here when Joel Collier, laundry mark CT died of the disease. This brings the total deaths to 21. No new cases have developed the past few days.
 Determined to either vaccinate or quarantine every person in Poteau, "A men this afternoon started a house-to- house canvass checking up every resi- dent in the city. Health authorities said that all those refusing to submit to vaccination will be quarantined
 The smallpox situation in other Le- Fibre county towns remains unchang- ed. No new case has developed and strict quarantine rules are being ob- served According to a check-up to- day there are still 10 cases here, II at Panama, two at Howe and six at Hea- vener, all reported as very light.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
TAXCOLLECTOR'S
 NOTICE

will be the several voting precincts in the County for the of collecting both real and personal taxes for the year 1921, at the time and place mentioned below: Johnson Township, Ogden, Monday, January 30, 1922 Franklin Township Davis School House. Tuesday, 31st, 1922.
 Red River Township, Richmond, Wednesday, February 1922.
 ck Creek Township Oak Hill Thursday February 1922 Cleveland Township Wilton, Friday and Saturday. February 8 and 1, 1922.
 Caney Township Cerro Gordo Monday Tuesday, ary 9th and 7th, 1922.
 Jeff Davis Township Miller School House. Wednesday, Feb ruary Sth, 1922 Little River Township Wnthrop Thursday and FridaA February 9th and 10th, 1922. G Burke Township, Allene, Monday, February 18th 1922 Arknda Township Arknda Tuesday, February 14th 92y3 Arden Township, Arden Wednesday, February 18th 1e2a Jackson Township Foreman Thursday Friday and satur day, February 16th 17th 18th 1922 - After which date will be in my office Ashdown Arkansas until April TO- 1922. ' ' Alter which time the penalty cent will he attached Please bring your last years or Land Numbers GlVen under my hand this 18th day December 1921
 JR. PIERCE, Collector of Little River Countv Ark.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
Sheriff'S Sale.

Notice is hereby given that the un. dersigned Sheriff of Little River county, Arkansas, will on the 18th day of January, 1922, at the Court House door in Ashdown, Arkansas, between the hours for judicial sales, under and by virtue of judgment rendered by the Circuit Court of said county, on the 5th day of July, 1921, wherein J. M. Johnson and A. D. DuLaney are plaintiffs and Will Butler and
 Ella Butler are defendants, and under and by virtue of an execution issusd by the Clerk of said court, on the 7th day of January, 1921, offer for sale in satisfaction of said judgment. the following described lots of land in said county, tO-Wit: Lots 8 and 10 Block IA, in the town of Arden, upon a credit of three months. The pur- chaser shall be required to execute note bearing interest at 6 per cent, and personal security. Given under my hand on this the Eth day of Janu- ary, 1922.-J. R. Pierce, Sheriff.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
Notice of Commissioners Sale.

In the Chancery Court of Little Riv- CT County, Arkansas. McIver Ab-
 stract Company, plaintiff, vs. Melvin M Bizzell, Administrator, ct al, de- fendants. Notice is hereby yivcn that the undersigned in pursuance of the
 directions and authority in a decree of the above named court made and
 entered on the 22nd day of November, 1921, in a cause therein pending be- tween McIver Abstract Company as plaintiff ,aRd Melvin M. Bizzell, Ad- ministrator of the Estate of Chi ;toph- CT C. Bizzell, deceased; Melvin M. Biz zell, Wm. D. BizzeH and
 c. c. Bizzell, Jr. and Lula Velma Bizzell, and Miller County Bank & Trust Company, as defendants, will offer for sele at public outcry to the highest bidder at the front door of the Little River County Court House in Ashdown, Arkansas, on the 11th day of
 February, 1922, between Hhe hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, the following described real estate, to-wit: The fri South Half of Section Fourteen, Township Fourteen South Range Thirty-two West, in Little Rive
 County, Arkansas, containing 180 acres more or less, together with all impT vCments and appurtenances thereto belonging. Sad sal1 to be made on a credit fthree months, the purchaser to give bond with approved surety for the payment therefor, and a lien will be retained on said pro- perty for the purchase money, or the purchaser may waive time and credit and pay cash therefor, said sale to be made subject to the approval of said Court. Dated this 18th doy of Janu- ary, 1922-Jas. H. Williams, COmmis- sioner in Chancery. 2S
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
NEGRO GETS PEN TERM

TeXarkana, Jan. 18.-Paul Payne, negro, was convicted of assault with in-ent to kill, and given penitentiary sentence of two years in the Bowie County Criminal District Court at Boston yesterday afternoon. A charge of murder still is on docket against him, and will be tried mex tweek, it is said.
 Payne is alleged to have run amuck in Texarkana last Thanksgiving Day, shooting at several negroes. It is said that he shot at Dude Howard negro but missed him. while Will Cox, an other negro, who stood in the line of fire, received the bullet through the body and died a short time later The murder charge was based on the kill ing of Cox.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
TEAK, NERVOUS,
 ALL RUN N-D0WN Missouri Lady Suffered Until Shs Tried Cardui.-Says "Result Was Surprising.' Got Along Fine, Became Normal
 and Healthy.

Springfield Mo.-"My back was SC weak I could hardly stand up, and would have bearing-down pains and was not well at any time," says Mrs. D. V. Williams, wife of well-known farmer on Route 6, this place. q kept getting headaches and having to go to bed," continues Mrs. Williams describing the troubles from which she obtained relief through the use ce Cardui. My husband, having heard of Cardui, proposed getting it for me.
 q saw after taking some Cardui .. that was improving. The result was surprising. I felt like different person.
 "Later I suffered from weakness and weak back, and felt all rundown. did not rest we'll at night, I was so nervous and cross. My husband said he would get me some Cardui, which he did. It strengthened me My doctor said got along fine. I was in good healthy condition. I cannot Say too much for it."
 Thousands of women have suffered as Mrs. Williams describes, until they found relie[ from the use of Cardui. Since it has helped so many, you should not hesitate to try Cardui if troubled with womanly ailments.
 For sale everywhere. E.83
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
NATIONAL TRIBUTE TO
 WILSON UNDER WAY
Campaign Starts for $1, 100000 or More to EndoW Foundation
 in ex-PreSident'S Name.
F. D. ROOSEVELT CHAIRMAN

New York.-Promlnent men and women have organized in every state in the country in campaign opening the week of January 16 to raise $1,0OO,OOO or more to endow the Woodrow Wilson Foundation, which is designed to honor Mr. Wilson and perpetuate his ideals. The income from this sum will provide the Wood row Wilson Awards to be given peri odically to "the individual or group that has rendered, within a specified period, meritorious service to democ- racy, public welfare liberal thought, or peace through justice"
 The National Committee, headed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democratic candidate for Vice-President in 1920, includes representatives of each state. Cleveland H. Dodge of New York is chairman of the Executive Committee and Hamilton Holt is Ex- ecutive Director. Fifteen nationally known men and women will comprise the permanent Board of Trustees,
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
OUCH! MY BACK! RUB
 LOMbAGO PAIN AWAY
Rub Backache away with small trial bottle of old
 "St. Jacobs Oil"

When your back is sore and lame or lumbago, sciatica or rheumatism has you stiffened up, don't suffer! Get 3 small trial bottle of old, honest "St. Jacobs Oil" at any drug store, pour a little in your hand and rub it right on your aching back, and by the time you count fifty, the soreness and lame- ness is gone.
 Don't stay crippled! This soothing, penetrating oil needs to be used only once. It takes the pain right out and ends the misery. It is magical, yet absolutely harmless and doesn't burn the skin.
 Nothing else stops lumbago, sciatica, backache or rheumatism so promptly It never disappoints!
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
Warning Order.

In the Little River Chancery Court, Little River County, Arkansas. Me- Iver Abstract Co.,, Plaintiffs, vs. J. w. Wafer and c. L. Wafer, Defendants. The Defendants, J. w. Wafer and c. L. Wafer are hereby warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff herein, McIver Abstract Company. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 10th day of January, 1922, Jas. H. Williams, Clerk. Natalie s, Williams, D. e. J. O. Rhyme, Atty for Pltff. A. P. Steel, Atty. ad litem. 4S
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
NEW ORLEANS BUSY PORT
December Imports Increase Alm0S1
 S3,00O,O00 Over November.

New Orleans, Jan. 1S.-December imports at New Orleans showed gain of nearly $3,00,OO0 over the previous month, according to statistics issued today at the office of the collector of the port.
 The value of merchandise received was $9,568,730, compared to $6,7S8,624 in November
The Little River news., 1922-01-18

Tanlac has the largest sale of any medicine in the world Over Twenty Million bottles have been sold in six years. No other medicine ever ap- preached it as a seller Boyer Drug Store.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18
MAN FATALLY INJURED
Lingers Five Days After Being
 Thrown From Horse.

Lockesburg, Jan. 1S.-B. A. McNeil, aged 61, one of the best known resi- dents of this section, died yesterday from injuries received January II is survived by several children.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18

Geo. M. Johnston has accepted work in Georgia with the Cotton Associa- ton and will help put the cotton pool over in that state. He left this week to take up his work.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18

Mrs. Charlie Yarbrough will return from a visit in Georgia and Kentucky soon. Her husband will accompany her from Little Rock. They will make this their home.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18

Tanlac. that celebrated medicine makes you eat better, feel better, sleeT better and work better. Sold by Boy CT Drug Store.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18

Rev. J. T. Taylor will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday, January P, at Il a. m. and p. m. Eeryoody cordially invited.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18

John NJ. Davis, banker of Little Rock. and former State Bank Com missioner, was here Friday on his re- turn from Foreman.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18

MT and Mrs T. F. Henson of Sop CT, Okla, are visiting their children, Mrs. Jno. Gill and Mrs L. P. and J.. A. Beck, of this city.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18

Notice is hereby given, that in DIT. suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of tha Chancery Court of Little River conn. ty, made and entered on the 22nd day of November, A. b. 1921, in a certain cause (No. 656) then pending therein between J. M. Johnson complainant
 and Virginia Neal, ct al, defendants the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the front door or entrance of the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the County of Little River within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 2Sth day of January, A. D. 1922, the follow. ing described real estate lying in the County of Little River and the State of Arkansas, to-wit: The East One. Fifth of the Sa of the NE4 of the NE1 Section 32, Twp. 12 s Range 29 West Containing 4 acres, more or less Terms of sale: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved security bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until
 paid. and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 4th day of January, A. D. 1922.-Jas. H. Williams, Commissions in Chancery. Sat 1 21
The Little River news., 1922-01-18

Mrs. J. N. Hay and little daughter ol Springdale have been visiting with the formers sister, Mrs. o, T. Graves this week.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18

Something special at the Baptlst Church next Sunday. Every member urged to be present-C. $. Wales Pastor.
The Little River news., 1922-01-18

. People Ycu Know : s<<+ : : J. w. Duren was at Foreman Thurs day.
 R c. Penuel was at Hope Wednes- day
 N. c. McCrary motored to Texarkana Wednesday.
 Hay for Sale-JOhnson & DuLaney AshdOwn, Ark. If
 Dr. A. M. Nixon was here from Ar den Wednesday.
 Mrs. A. B. Phillips was at Texar- kama Wednesday.
 Byron Goodson of Foreman was in the city Thursday.
 Hemphill Bizzell was here from Lockesburg Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Calvin Sutton spent Tuesday night at Hope.
 Tanlac. the celebrated medicine, is now sold by Boyer Drug Store.
 Nr and Mrs. $. J. Meyer mOtored to Foreman Tuesday afternoon.
 F. M. billiard and w. P. Leslie were at Hope the first of the week.
 Mrs w. w. Dickinson of Red Bluff was shopping in Ashdown Wednesday, MT. and Mrs. J. M Sutton and son, Hal, spent Thursday in Texarkana. Mrs. O M. Oliver and little daughter spent Thursday morning in Texark- ana.
 MT. and Mrs Virgil Davis attended a musical performance at Hope Tues day night
 Sam Seligson and Isador Marcus Of Foreman spent Thursday night Ill Ashdown.
 Mrs. J. R. Pierce was at ldabel the first of the week, the guest of Mrs F. B. West.
 Ben Rowe and J. R. Bowles were at Haynesville, La, this week attending 10 business.
 Mrs. Ollie Phillips of Tulsa, Okla, is visiting her brothers, Isom and Dorcas Phillips and other relatives. will only be at the potato house two days each week, Wednesday and Saturday.-J. T. Grounds.
 Roy Goolsby and family moved Thursday to the Clifford Locke place on the Pine Prairie road.
 Sheriff J. R. Pierce left Tuesday night for Little Rock with large party of recruits for the state farm