McCurtain Gazette. (Idabel, Okla.), Vol. 12, No. 52, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 25, 1917 Page: 1 of 4
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■BUBBLE”; TUE3QAY, THE BOOK AGENT- and FRIDAY. “HELLMOROAW^nm!,-
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Kitted His Wife, Child aid Nejfcw, Then
Committed Suicide Near Rnfe Thurs-
day Afternoon.
- -One of the most horrible mur-1 ~ 1 11 "
den and suicides, ever in ourj ENDORSES SHERIFF,
county occurred Thursday eyen- j Sheriff J, W. DeWitt received
»ng at Rufe, a little poatofflce I the fallowing letter from U. S.
about 5 miles northwest of Val- Marshal a A. Enloe, Jr., en-
liant, when Ward Bruton, killed dorsingWs efficiency in suppres-
his wife and two year old babe, sing the whiskey traffic and
tften shot his nephew, a young promises his assistance in any-
man about 22 years old, then! way. The letter is as follows:
shot himself through the head Muskogee, Oklahoma, August
with a winchester. County At- 22.—Mr. J. W. DeWitt, Sheriff,
tprney N. W. Gore and Sheriff Idabel, Oklahoma, Dear Sir:-—
w- DeWitt left immediately It afforded me great pleasure to
after being notified for the read Voutfletter of kindly assur-
scene, but when they reached, ances with reference to my ad-
ValHant parties from that town j ministration. I wish to state I
had been to the scene and se- will eo-operate with you in the
cured the above facts. Mr. future as I have heretofore, and
Bruton had been drafted to the! trust that we will be able to be
army and his name appeared J successful with most of the
along about the first on the list, cases that com# from your coun-
but the cause of his rash act is ty.
said to have been family trouble, i I believe we have done much
Mr. Bruton had been drawn as good in that part of the state in
a grand juror of this county to the past, and by persistent ef-
serve at the coming September forts, will be able to accomplish
term of court to convene in this much more.”
city Monday week.
Thus ended a long drawn oyt
murder trial by Mr. Bruton end-
ing his own life. Mrs. Bruton
was a-daughter of J. L. Ran-
dolph, who is well known by
many of our people. In 1912 he
was a candidate for Tax Asses-
sor of our county and made a
creditable race.
Yours truly,
B. A. ENLOE, Jr.
United States Marshal.
MELVIN SCOTT ARRESTED.
Melvin Scott, bootlegger of
some Yiote, was arrested Thurs-
day by Sheriff DeWitt’s force
and carried to Hugo to face His
Honor, Judge Humphrey, charg-
ed with peddling whiskey. The
officers have been on close trail i n. targe corps or wen trained
” iT ’ i ^ *or.8ome time and | teachers will be at your service
finally landed him Thursday. | and we are looking forward to
CITY SCHOOLS BEGIN
IN THREE WEEKS
In less than one month the
Idabel Public Schools will open
their doors to begin the 1917-
18 session. Bovs and girls from
all over, the-country will soon
be getting together books, pen-
cils and other paraphernalia iii
preparation for the big annual
School wilLalgggin September
10th, and every boy and girl of
school age is sincerely urged to
get ready to enter on that date.
A large corps of well trained
City Depository
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THE PERSONAL SERVICE BANK
F. H. WRIGHT,
P^sident
DEPOSITS GUARANTEED
R.G NEWTON,
. Active V.-President
S. E. BARNETT,
Cashier
the best year in lour history. Do
not wait to enter later.
An especial effort will be
made this year to have the at-
tendance so unanimous that a
compulsory law will not pven be
necessary. All students of Hifch
School age should by all means
make preparations to enter. The
government is urging especially
at this time that older pupils
continue their school work as
the country can thus be served
better by you.
In case you must work some
to keep up expenses come on
anyway, and the management
of the school will arrange for
policy of the government. Dr.
Tull is in the city conducting the
Baptist revival this week.
Rev. A. S .Cameron of the
Methodist church acted as mas-
ter of ceremonies and the pre-
sentation speech was delivered
by County Attorney Gore. Those
Idabel citizens who were the re-
cipients of army honors at Fort
Roots and who were presented
with their side arms by the peo-
ple of Idabel are Captain San-
ders, Lieutenants Humphreys,
Higgs, Jones-, and Armstrong.
Following the presentation by
Mr. Gore the Rouleau Hotel ser-
ved a sumptuous banquet with
arrangements and the hotel
managemert did themselves
proud. •
The officers were in military
attire, and the atmosphere of
the whole occasion was that of
a most optimistic farewell. The
men will soon go to the front,
and Idabel is exceedingly proud
of her representation.
city. Miss Bandy is an experienced
saleslady and this Ann is tobe con-
gratulated upon securing her Servian.
She has been working in Frederick
for several months.
1
REX THEA
ELECTED!
We have been ^-Candidate for the Wgrt-t
and Best Trade in Drinks, Tobaccos', Cigars, Cigar-
ettes, Candies, Fruits, Confections and Sand-
wiches.
We have had only Three planks in our Plat-
form—Purity—Cleanliness—Highest Quality. Up-
on this platform we have Won. When you are
Hungry or Thirsty, rdhiembek—Purity, Cleanli-
ness—Highest Quality—and
MONDAY.
Blue Bird players present the sensational drama of
the Mexican border raids. “Behind The Lines,” from the
story by Mary Rider, full of dash, full of pep, full of
punch, with Harry Carey and Edith Johnson, produced
by Hemy McRoy. Be sure to see this Blue Bird Master-
piece as there are thrills and excitement in every- foot of
this film. Matinee at 2 o’clock. Admission 5 and 15c.
TUESDAY.
Universal program, Neal Heart in a three reel west-
ern drama in the “Almost Good Man,” and a two reel L-
Ko Comedy-, “Beachnuts.”
Remember our Tuesday show is thrilling and excit-
ing and plenty of laugh for everybody. Matinee at two
o clock p. m. Admission 5 and 10c.
WEDNESDAY.
Daniel Frohman presents Louise Huff and Jack Pick-
ford in Great Epectations,” an adoption of the celebrat-
ed novel by Charles Dickens. Jack Pickford is of the fa-
mous Pickford family and today ranks as one of Para-
mount s greatest stars. This is a photo drama that will
be enjoyed by all who see it. Matinee at 2 p. m. Admis-
sion 5 and 10c.
THURSDAY.
Oliver Mareco presents House Peters and Myrtle
Steadman in “The Happiness of Three Women” in a Par-
amount picture. This is a story of a jealous husband.
A photo drama that hits you and me straight in the
heart. Matinee a t2 p. m. Admission 5 and 10c.
FRIDAY
William S. Hart in “The Return of Draw Egan,”
written by C. Gardner Sullivan. Thos. H. Jnce produc-
tion and a two reel Keystone Komedy featuring William
Armstrong and Junita Hansen, entitled “Black Eyes and •
Blue. Absolutely this is one of the most entertaining
features that William S. Hart ever appeared in. If you
miss seeing this wonderful Triangle picture you will al-
SSf* regrCt it Matinee at 2 p- m- Admission 10 and
,L SATURDAY.
j, ,. Lj?®rty” wrth Marie Walcamp, Eddie Polo, Jack
Holt. Two reef L-Ko Comedy. “Dry Goods and Damp
Duds, and one reel current events. You should be sure
to see Saturday’s program as there is thrills and laugh
one reel of current events is
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Phone 127 H
the recently commissioned offi-l
cers as honorees. The new din-!
ing room was most tastefully
you a special program with part
time off.'
olHArltolv^S^!:Jal^iinviteS the in* room was most tastefully If
rounding districts’in liTcoT, °' h% 1
try. who have received 8th grade ?he ceSe^rtK ofTC ?
diplomas to enter here and con- sauare former? hv a *• f*e
tinue your education at home. The
later n<alnCtmentS -Wil* ** mad® were most bountifully served,
l&ter as to Assignments of yet in strict arcnrH with
tlemen have had intensive ex-
perience in school affairs, and
the city is fortunate to have
such a combination.
Janitors and workmen are
already repairing buildings and
cleaning grounds for the new
year’s work; Let all our citi-
zens and patrons aid in having
every boy and girl of Idabel at-
tend this session of our public
schools.
You-ve often heard about that man who “said noth-,
ing and sawed wood.” He didn’t expect to saw a whole
cord at once.
Pe didn t expect to make a whole fortune at once.
But he began with a ltttle deposit in the bank and piled
up a fortune almost before he knew it.
Look at the men today who said nothing and “saw-
ed wood” a few years ago.
John D. Rockfeller was one of them. You can do
the same.
interest* Y°UR m°ney 0UR bank‘ We ***’ 4 *** Cent
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
IDABEL HONORS RESERVE
OFFICERS WITH BAN-
rp J QUET.
Tusday evening at the comer
of Main and Central avenue the
citixens of Idabel gathered sev-
eral hundred strong to hear a
patriotic address by Dr. Tull,, of
Temple, Texas, and to witness
the presentation of the side
arms to our training camp offi
cere just returned from Little
Rock.
Dr. Tull made a remarkable
addressof some forty minutes,
and called attention especially
to America’s place in the war.
It was cited that no true citizen
m these times did otherwise
than support mofct loyally every
PROSPERITY
Patronize
First State Bank
and Prosper. 1
DEPOSITS GUARANTEED
D. B. STRAWN,
Acthe President
GEORGE,
V.-heudent
l E. DOOUEYf j
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