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THE BYARS PICNIC
The picnic was attended by a large crowd, unfortunately, too large; a fraction of which could have been left out much to the satisfaction of all, if reports are true. Either reports are exaggerated or they had an exaggerated time. There is a strong suspicion that the lid was lifted entirely off and thrown into the lake. Drunks and fights, and the most sulphurous language were freely and actively offered and just as readily accepted.
It was, we suppose, an Irish wake over the B.I.T. soon to be no more. Casualties - Ben Le Count beat over the head with bottles. In a precarious condition Tusday with blood still running out of his ears. Elbert Newbern, of Okra, severely cut in the small of his back. Bud Hoggard badly beat up. Deputy Crabtree was telephoned for and arrived just in time to arrest a man named Jones for robbing a drunk man. Jones was taken to Pauls Valley. Tintop is said to be the exciting cause, but others say Wanette was only a few miles away with license to seel anything.
The good people of Byars deserve the sympathy of all, in this disgraceful blot on their festal day.
[Source: The Chickasaw News VOL. 4 MCGEE I.T. THURSDAY JUNE 28, 1906 NO. 33 - Submitted by Linda Craig]