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Golden era. (Lincoln, N.M.) 1884-188?, 1885-12-24
WHITE OAKS--Dec. 2r.

\ brother of our old-timer, T. G..
Williams, arrived from England dur
ing the past week.
VIM. Norton and VIM. Hall, who
have been at TT. Stanton for some
months, have gone to Arizona for
the winter,
There was very enjoyable party
given on Thursday evening, at Mr..
Sam Bitler's residence to his daught,
er and friends.
Chris. Elmer, Chas. Anderson and
Mr. Harp, of this place, have gona
on Il hunt to get some turkeys and
deer for the holidays.
Andy Richardson passed through
here for the east on Thursday even
ing's stage. He was wished lots of
success in his enterprise,
Frank Conger has been under the
weather during the past week. He
says every one he meets says, "Well,
Frank, how's your jaw"
The Good remplars Lodge at this
place is growing weekly. There are
now seventy members of the order
here, and still they come,
DR.. Hunter, from Louisville. Ky,
arrived on Fridays stage, and went
out to Dry Gulch with Billy Gill to
look at the American mine.
Among the visitors during the
week were c. l.. Davidson, Spring
Ranch; j. A. Sweet, Dry Gulch
Frank Coe, Ruidoso; Jno. Patty,
Cienega del Macho, j. p. Salesberry,
Ruidoso.
Very beautiful cards have been
received here during the week fol
the wedding of Mrs. Clemence A.
Grosstette to Mr.. Alfonso Guittard
of this place. The wedding is tc
take place at the brides parents, il
>ocorro. y W., Thursday evening
Golden era. (Lincoln, N.M.) 1884-188?, 1885-12-24
LINCOLN, LINCOLN COUNTY. n. M. DECEMBER "a. 1885.

W. W, Rapcr is in from the ranch.
Gardner Rigglcs is in from Red
Cloud.
John J. Cnckrell has rooms at
Capt. Baca's.
Johnny Whelan has in full line
of Christmas goods.
Mr.. Geo. b. Barber returned from
the railroad, Tuesday.
The,e has been big poker game
gong on IN town for the last week
Capt. Parker and wife, Of Tularo-
sa, were in town over night the last
of the week.
John and Jake Copeland were in
town from Ruidoso, Friday. They
report everything frozen up in their
country,
Sheriff Poe has sent in his resig-
nation as sheriff of Lincoln county,
to take effect the 3lst of this month
next Thursday.
since lin Brent ,rot his new buo.
ov he has no trouble about ]endino
it out. But Jim is happy when he
secs others eniovino themselves
Thoro v;1 ho :. mootirr of tho
;aaa,n Conn+,, C+onJ, As7oo;a4;nn
- 'I,u', pa.,,o1 E,;,1a,. Io',,ar, ! Ie9G
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Golden era. (Lincoln, N.M.) 1884-188?, 1885-12-24
c b. EDDY ON NEW MEXICO.

The cattle raising industry in
New Mexico has about reached its
growth uuder the present condition
Of things. The country now is Just
about as full Of stock as it can be,
and there would be no money in in
creasing the stock unless water can
be found in tha. very large section
which is now perfectly dry, though
it is a magnificent grazing country
The search for water, though, is al
most hopeless, very many and costly
efforts to locate arteslan wells hav-
ing failed utterly. 1t is the want of
water that makes New Mexico the
worst place on the face of the earth
for small settlers to go to. Small
farmers cannot make a living any
place but in the foot hills of the
mountains where small streams are
used for irrigation, and every spot
of that kind big enough for potato
patch has already been taken up.
There is no truth in the assertion
that cattlemen don't want settlers.
We would be glad to have them,
even to raise feed, if they could do
that, bat we don't like to see them
coming in to be charges on the coun-
try, which they inevitably become if
they don't bring money enough to
start them in the cattle business.
No. the state fever has not broken
out among us, and any movement to
make a state out of the territory
would be bitterly opposed by every
American, because the present popu-
lation is so divided that the Mexicans
are largely in the majority. They
would out-vote us, hold al the Of
fees, and conduct all the public
They outnumber us now very large.
" in the council, and it would be
disastrous to give them control un.
der the form of state government
Chicago News.
Golden era. (Lincoln, N.M.) 1884-188?, 1885-12-24
SOUTH FORK Dec 40.

4 series Of co!ilIion parties will
be riven at Ruidoso ON Christmas.
Frank Lcsnet, our delegate to the
cattle convention nj st. Louis, will
be home on Christmas.
Our Mexican neighbors had II
grand bale in the school house ot
DR.. Blazers last evening. Several
American ladies were present, and q
few Of our society Young mon from
the agency were on hand, including
DR.. Thompson and Herr Won Her
man Shelling, an artist who is so
iourning here and shetchiag tho
agency building.
Preparations are being made for
Christmas by both whites and In
dans. We understand there will be
a cotillion party given at DR.. Bla-
zer's. The Indians will have a dance
at San Juan's camp. They arc
mending their hose in anticipation
of lots of presents. 1t IS estimated
that one thousand new gee strings
will be hung on their Christmas tree.
-Four Of the Mescalero scouts who
have been out thecc or four months
with Gen. Crooks command, have
returned. They report they have
seen no hostiIes, but seen IL few
fresh trails in time to warn the sol
di>rs, so nobody Was hurt. The In
dians are peaceablo and contcnted,
Notwithstanding the report of som"
people to the contrary. The agent
has given orders that none of them
be allowed to camp off the raserya
ton, which will be a benefit to pco-
pie living on the Ruidoso.
The Presidents Message has been
received here. 1t is regarded as Il
very able document in some respects,
but is not comprehensive enough.
Not a word was mentioned in regard
to the Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciatiou at Ruidoso, although they
have laborcd hard in the interest Of
the government during the past
year. Through their labors over
two thousand dollars revenue tax has
been paid on whislley alone. We
have deprived ourselves of all un-
taxable articles, such as clothing,
flour, sugar, etc, and invested IN
whiskey, beer and tobacco simply to
assist the government to pay the
national debt, and yet the President
totally ignores US. The chairman OF
the Association announces Christmas
as our day of national thanksgiving.
He says that through the exertions
of our friends and Il little rustling
on our own part we have been per-
mitted to live another year The
tax collector was run out early in
the fall and did but slight damage.
We have accumulated enough
whiskcv and beer. at different points,
to last us nearly another year. We
are comparative free from lice and
bed bugs. We have had but few
children born, and several of our
creditors have died. We have
every reason to be thankful, and the
members of this association are re-
quested to devote Christmas day to
sacred and pious monkeying.
|. X. PEcK.
Golden era. (Lincoln, N.M.) 1884-188?, 1885-12-24
THE PARDON OF o'LAUGHLIN

II - fhi>bO ~ ~ ~Fh " ~ ~
AS some Of the papers of the ter
ritorv have given currency to the
Santa Fc New MeXican's report Of
the recent report Of "Red" O'Laugh-
lin by the Governor, we print below
the following, taken from the records
and an interview with the Governor,
as published by the Ration Comet:
"Instead of O'Laughlin having
been sentenced to the peniienliagy
for four and half years for Il multl-
plicity of diabolical crimes, as stated
by the New Mexican, he was there
under a sentence of two and half
years for robbery, one year for as
slsting prisoners to escape, and six
months for breaking Jail, He had
served out his sentence for robbery
and several weeks over. Attempt,
ing to escape and assisting others to
escape, while crimes under the law,
are not ordinarily considered heinous
offences. That the robbery was not
Il particularly fragrant one is evi-
denced by the lightness of the pan
ishment--one years Imprisonment.
Had OLaughlin been guilty of other
crimes previous to these for which he
was in prison, they should have been
alleged and tried at the sine of his
trial for robbery; and the fact that
they were not prcsupposes that no
such charges existed. At all events,
the Governor cannot be supposed to
take coGnizance of accusations Of
previous crimes which have not been
brought to the attention of courts in
the granting Of pardon for Il crime
that has been expiatcd.
"The records of tie case show
Furthermore, that U'Laughlin's con
duct had been uniformly good, and
such as to entitlc him to considera-
bic shortening of his term Of i'm
prisonment, under the rules of prac-
tically all the penal institutions Of
the country. His pardon was rec
commended by the physician of the
penitentiary, on the grounds that he
was diseased 10 that extcnt his re-
coverv was doubtful while in con
finemcnt, and his discharge became
an act of humanity, and in that rec
| nj 4. ot lt
Golden era. (Lincoln, N.M.) 1884-188?, 1885-12-24

|, the undersigned. will sell my
ranch. two miles below Lincoln, con-
sisting Of 220 acres, three-qdartcrs
Of a mile Of water, or part there
Of, cheap for cash.
CHARLES II. BAGTLETr.
1tNrotN Y VI .
Golden era. (Lincoln, N.M.) 1884-188?, 1885-12-24
NOTICE.
10 rhom IL may concern:

70 Wh0m IL may concern:
| have homesteadcd the land in
the canon near Antonio Torres
place above and adjoining Manuel
Truiillo's claim, and all parties are
forbidden to work on the same.
NICOLAS CnAvEs. I.
LINCOLN, Dec. Is, 1855. 3.6
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

MEMORIAL SERvICEs.-The memo
rial services in honor of Gen. Grant,
were held in the Court House on last
Saturday evening at 2:30, under the
auspices of Lincoln Post No. 1, G.. A. r
The walls of the room were decorated
with sable mourning, and adorned with
several handsome pictures of the depart
ed hero. A stand in the attitude of a
pillar, wrapped in the stars and stripes
stood facing the audience. The solemn
exercises OF the Post were first perform
ed, amidst deep silence. Then the
choir, sang several appropriate hymns.
The speakers were p. A. Rohrbaugh,
Esq, and Revs. Holland and Woods,
each of whom spoke with reverence and
feeling of the many noble traits and
personal character of Gen. Grant. A
large audience was present who listened
to the exercises with attention and re-
spect- The Camden Light Artillery, as
usual, was on hand to assist in the exer-
cises. Martinsburg merchants gener-
ally closed up their places OF business
during the funeral hours.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

G. l.. A. q r. PICNIC. commit
tee appointed by the Camden Light Ar
tillery and Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, respectively, to make the necessary
arrangements for picnic to be held by
said organizations at Island Park, Sat-
urday Aug. 22nd, 1886, met at G.. W..
Feidt's office, Aug 22nd, 1855, and Or
ganized by the election of G. w. Feidt,
Chairman; VIM. Armstrong, Secretary.
The chairman stated that we should
work to make this the picnic of the sea-
son, as to attractions and amusements,
SO that it may be day of pleasure and
in order to successfully carry out the
plans, subcommittee were appointed
as follow: On Music, Sergt. johnson,
VIM. Armstrong and Geo. ID. Lambert;
on printing, Capt. Weddell, August
Zimmerman, and Corp. Magalis. On
refreshments, Geo. d. Lambert, Sam
uel Sigler, and Corp. Magalis. 1t was
decided to have public parade on Fri
day the 21st, at 7:30 p. m. O'Clock, a.
M, sharp was fixed for train to leave
Martinsburg for the Island. Commit
tee adjourned to meet Friday, 14th
inst, at O'Clock p. m.
G.. w. FEIDT, Chairman.
WIN. ARMSTRONG, Secretary.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

LEe BROKEN. MIR. Eliza Daily, had
his left leg broken on last Tuesday,
while playing ball. He was playing be-
hind the Tat. A man on the third base
attempted to run in "home" and Eliza
ran forward to catch the ball thrown
from pitcher and put hin out. just as
the runner reached the base he fell for
ward on the catcher's leg, with the
above result. DR.. McSherry rendered
medical services and the patient is i'm
proving.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

A PLAIN TALK.-Well, here we are
again. Please draw up to the window.
Too cool ? Well, sit where lyou are,
then. Watch the antics of that young
lady. She is smiling to herself. There,
see she looks back and presses her hand
kerchief to her lips. Flirting ? Why,
of course she is. 1t is bad practice,
this thing of flirting. A young lady
may think it is ''real sweet" and fly in
to passion when you npbraid her for
doing so, but she will live to repent it.
No true man will like such woman.
Why Because flirts are universally
tickle. They resemble weed tossed in
whatsoever direction the wind bloweth.
1t lessons self-respect, robs home of its
attractions, and cruelty hardens the
once tender and pure heart. Is it not
an established fact that firts are merci-
less ? 1t seems suicidal in a man
marrying such woman. Even if a
marriage should ensue from flirting
(which seldom happens) the after life
is generally unpleasant. If they are
blessed with children, their lives are Of
ten made miserable by the stern and
watchful care exercised over them.
They must not look at the opposite sex.
If they do they are flirting. So you see
in the end that flirting breeds contempt
for the folly. Oh, young ladies and
gentlemen, you do not recognize the
evil you are doing Be sensible-eager
rascals are watching to wreck your
young lives. / never see person fiirt-
ing that it does not recall the sad end
of once handsome lady friend of mine,
who was won by this vile pleasure and
now occupies a neglected grave in
Pennsylvania. 1t is sad story. En-
ticed into enjoyment-wedded-
ed-dead Write these words on paper
and look at them. No wonder you
shudder. What has happened can hap
pen again. In the name of hundreds
of miserable lives and scores of DESC
late homes. beg you to refrain from
flirting. There, now, you have spoken
like true girl. l knowyou will never
firt. Turn your attention to your err
ring sisters. Plead with your gay and
innocent companions. Yes, you know
many. Do your duty and scores of hap
Ply wives may perhaps live to bless you.
Good by.
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DO Won knew.


That things look fresh 7
That it is pleasant weather.
That snake stories are played out ?
That the chestnut.crop will be large ?
That Richard Cooper has a nice new
sign?
That "Ami" makes good correspon-
dent
That the rabbit fatteneth in the
fields )?
That strangers generally like our
town /?
That the zouave picnic win be q
daisy ?'
That Coles circus gave us cold
shoulder ?
That business indicates slight inn
provement
That we ask call when you want
good Job work.
That DIR. Trimble had several s(ch)ick
patients this week?
That the loafers still haunt the street
corners and store boxes
That our exchanges in the State are
all good, readable papers
That Raleigh street will be one of the
best streets in town when completed
That III. S. Martin plays Il lost my
Sunday Breeches," nicely on the vio-
lin?
That Dick Cooper's crabs are boss,
and Chas. Banff "gets there" in serving
them.
That Sergeant Timmons and Secre-
tary DeGrange were posting bills in
Hagerstown last Friday.
That
The maiden signs for ice cream,
While gazing on the moon
ssBut ah,n she sighs-'sice creams no good,
Unless you have a spoon !"
That one country lad said to another,
after seeing two of our dudes pass by,
slim, isn't it strange what game we see
when we haven't our guns with us n
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Poor fellow !

Mr.. E. j. SIMPSON has been appoint
ed a commissioner of the United States
Court Of Claims for West Virginia
Mr.. Simpson will make a good commits
sioner and we hope there is a good flu
ture to it, and we feel sure that we ex-
press the feelings of the whole commun-
ity.-StdtesDtan
Correct you are.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

THE present outlook for the Zouave
picnic surpasses the fondest anticipa-
ton Of the members. Several compan-
les have expressed a determination to
be present and contest for the different
medals.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

WE were sad to hear Of the death of
friend Charles Swartz, which occurred
in Baltimore on Saturday last. We
have known him for years, and liked
him for his friendliness, worth and kind
nature. Peace to his ashes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

Ayers Sarsaparilla Is designed for
those who need a medicine to purify
their blood, build them up, increase
their appetite, and rejuvenate their
whole system. No other preparation so
well meets this want It's record OF
forty years is one of constant triumph
over disease.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

WEBsTER's UNABRIDGED ILLUS
TRATED. Viewed as whole, we are
confident no living language has die
tionary which so fully and faithfully sets
forth its present condition as this last
edition OF Webster does that of our
written and spoken English tongue
Hurper's Magazine.
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SCROFULA

can only be cured by thorough purilca-
ton of the blood. II this Is neglected,
the disease pcrpetuates It's faint through
generation after generation. Among Its
earlier symptomatic developments are
Eczema, Cutaneous Eruptions, Tu-
mors, Boils, Carbuncles, Erysipelas,
Purulent Ulcers, Nervous and Ply
steal Collapse, etc. If allowed to con-
tinue, Rheumatism, Scrofu1ous Ca
tarrh, Kidney and Liver Diseases,
TubereuIar Consumption, and vari-
Gus other dangerous or fatal maladies, are
produced by 1t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

Don't Gil the system with quinine in
the effort TO prevent or cure Fever and
Ague. Ayers Ague Cure is Il far more
potent preventive and remedy, with the
advantage Of leaving In the body nu poi
sons to produce dizziness. deafness, head
ache, and other disorders. The propri
etors warrant il.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

KILLED By THE UARs.--John Vail,
stranger was brought to this place on
last Sunday morning. terribly mashed
and cut about the legs and abdomen.
He said he was from Frankfort-on-the
Main, Germany, had been in this coun-
try something like year. and had been
working in Alleghaney, county, Pa
Rev. VIM. Gerhardt visited him and
tried to console him in his pain and lon
illness. He lived but a few hours, and
was buried on Monday.
On the same morning, Mr.. Rush
Couchman, a resident of Kearneysville,
this county, was killed by train while
walking along the track near his home.
He leaves wife.
Tuesday evening, John Pear, was
struck by No. ii, east-bound passenger
train, and instantly killed. He was
mangled in horrible manner, and was
slightly under the influence Of liquor
when last seen. His body was brought
to this place and the coroner's inquest
held over it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

MR.. JOSEPH MEssMAN and wife
mourn the death Of a bright little baby,
which occurred last Sunday. IT'S sad
to lose one SO tender, but such loss
often binds one nearer to God and
smooths many rough place in life. We
offer our sympathy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

MR.. J. A. MYERS, Of the Sharpsburg
district, threshed some days ago from
SO acres of land, nearly 1,100 bushels of
wheat, or an average Of about 20 bush.
els per acre-a good yield, considering
the condition of the crop. Shepherds
tom Register.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

Gov. LLOYD and Staff, Of Maryland,
accompanied by quite a number ofState
Senators, were brought from Cumber-
land to this place last Wednesday by
Engineer John Hutzler, They were
en- route for the Luray Caverns.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

THE picnic of the Camden Light Ar
tillery and the G. A. r.. Post, at Island
Park next Saturday, promises tie be a
big thing.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15
"A Nice Summer Hat.

TO the young men especially. Taylors
Mackinaw are universally conceded to be
the best in the United States. You can
find full line Of them this year at GET
TINGER II HOKE'S, and at just aboua
the price Of the ordinary goods. Also
conn., lete stock Of all othcrsummer hat:
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

THE Changers picnic at Williams
Grove, Pa, will commence on Monday,
August 31st, and continue until Sept.
7th. Reduced rates all along the line.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

WANTED A PIECE OF GLAsS.-A
queer, indolent-looking tramp called at
King street residence few days ago,
and asked for something to eat. The
servant girl replied:
Hasn't muffin fur you"
He started away, but suddenly turn
ed back and said
"Have you piece of looking glass P"
mo, sab. What does yo' want wild
it?"
"Oh," he said, sadly, II only want to
see myself starve to DEATH"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

DON'T forget the complimentary
moonlight excursion to Potomac Isle
next Thursday, by the Lutheran So
ciety.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

How sad IL is to part with friends
who have almost seemed like members
of your family. True friendship Is like
true gold, the more it is tested the
purer and stronger 1t becomes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

MASTER EUGENE HOLLIS was made
happy on his 18th birthday by present
of two new goats. He expects to drive
a four-in-hand to his sleigh this winter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

JUDGE Faulkner held court in Nor
gan county the past week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

The Lutheran choir has received
trial pipe organ. 1t is large and hand
some.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

WANTED-Some of our readers to
furnish us plan whereby to rid West
end of superabundance Of musical
cats and deep-mouthed dogs Must be
sent Immediately.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

WE call attention to the change in
Mr.. q Campbell Janney's ad. this
week. He is selling some good stand
ard fertilizers,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

HON. E. B. FAULKNER and e. j.
Simpson, Esq, have been invited to
address the Farmers Association at
Moler's X Roads on the 9th.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

THE Baptist picnic will occur at
Island Park on next Wednesday, Aug.
10th. Train will leave promptly at $50
am. Attend.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

WHAT has become of the Berkeley
Springs Nems? Is it still living ordoes
it mean to pass us by :?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

PLENTY of strangers and visitors in
our town this week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

THE game of baseball played on Sat-
urday last between the Juniors and
Berkeley Actives, was won by the latter
by score of "a tot.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

THE Methodist Sunday School of
Bedington, will picnic in the grove at
that place on Saturday next. All in
yited.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

THE Reformed Sunday school picnic
ed at Island Park last Thursday and
had a splendid time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

THE Hari Carl picnic at Island Park
last Monday was well attended. Quite
number Of our people were present.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

THE Littlestown Era, our friend A.
S. Goulden's paper, at Littlestown, Pa,
was completely burned out on Saturday.
We are glad to learn that he is fully
insured.