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The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-01-06
Choice of Evils.

Jacil So you are engaged to Miss
Gotrox, | understand.
Tom You have said II.
Jack Well, | hardly know whether
to congratulate you or not. She IS
very ~eXacting, ! hear, and If you marry
her YOU will have to give mp drinkine
and sn oking.
Tom oh, we'll, 1t might be worse,
# ! don't marry her I'll probably havl
TO give UP eating,
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
James M. Simpson.

The Record this week presents
to its readers the name of James
M. Simpson as a candidate for
Clerk and Recorder. For several
years Mr.. Simpson has been rec
ognized as one Of Sharp coun-
ty's foremost teachers, and for
several terms has been connected
with the Cave City High School,
in fact, he has been a leading
factor in making that. school q
success. All those who know
him will testify to his integrity
and exemplary traits of character.
He is thoroughly equipped with
energy and ability, and should
the favor Of the voters fall upon
him, we are sure he would prove
an efficient and tru stworthy
Official.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
Artl.nr Sullivan.

In the proper column OF this
paper Arthur Sullivan makes
known his candidacy for Clerk
and Recorder of Sharp county,
Mr.. Sullivan has served the past
two years as deputy under c. D.
Richie, and has an acquaintance
with large number Of the peo-
pie. His services as deputy clerk
have proven satisfactory to his
employer and to those who have
had business with the office, and
if promoted to the position OF
clerk, he will give his best atten-
ton and ability to the duties. Mr.
Sullivan has a large number OF
friends over the county, and will
make a strong race.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
Sharp County Primary March Is.

The democratic central com.
mittee of Sharp county met at
Hardy last Monday, pursuant to
the call of Chairman John r.
Metcalf. The most important
action taken by the committee
was that of fixing upon March %
as a day for primary, at which
date all officers, state, senatorial,
congressional, judicial, county
and township, will be voted for.
The county convention will be
held at Evening Shade Saturday,
March 81, John r. Metcalf re-
signed as chairman of the COM
mittee and Sam H. Davidson was
elected to the position.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05

Prof. w. F. Buck returned
Saturday from Fayetteville where
he spent Christmas week with his
family.
Miss Beulah Collins left Mon
day for Newport, where she has
accepted a position as stenog-
rapher.
The clerk ran out of marriage
license blanks last week so great
was the Christmas rush in the
matrimonial line.
Harry Craig, who has posi-
ton with Barnett Bros. of Bates
vile, was here a few days lately,
returning to Batesville Monday.
F. G. Ellis left a couple of
dollars with us Thursday. He
sends the paper to c. C. Duval OF
Drane, Texas, and T. j. Jones of
Bennington, |. T.
J Misses Julia Herrn and
Fannie Cochran, after spending
the holidays at home, left Mon
day for Little Rock, where they
are attending school.
Shelby Justus, who is attend
ing a medical school in st. Louis,
spent last week here with his
parents and friends. He returned
to~St. Louis Saturday.
If your are a stranger in town,
any old resident will tell you that
we are headquarters for the best
of everything in dry goods and
groceries.
l.. P. Collins & Son.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
Meeting OF Bark Stockholders.

The stockholders in the Bank
pf Evening Shade held their
annual meeting last Monday, at
which time the following directors
were chosen: w. A. Edwards,
Milton Stokes, J. M. Buchanan,
Peter Hansen, G.. e. Craig. w,
Ia. Edwards was elected presi-
dent, Milton Stokes, vice presi-
dent and w. B. Hamm cashier.
THE 1906 board of directors and
Officers are the same as had con-
|trol of the banks affairs during
THE year just closed.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
Guardian Sale.

In nursuance to an order Of the Probate Court
for lhe Southern District Of Sharp county made
NJ its December term 1905, /, A, l.. Gipson' as
Guardian and curator Of the minor heirs OF w. ~
Gipson, deceased, will on
Saturday. January q, 1905
between the hours prescribed by law for judicial
s,les offer for sale to the highest and best bidder
at pv bic auction, at the south front door OF the
court house in the town of Evening Shade, in the
southern district of Sharp county Arkansas tne
following described real Estate to-wit'
The southwest quarter Of the southeast quarter
Of section 35, in township II, north range west
40 acres, situated in the said southern
district of Sharp county, Arkansas
Terms of Sale: On a credit of three months
,bc purchaser to give bis note with approved Sc
rurity, and lien to be etained on said land Tor
he purchase money thereof,
A. L. Gipson.
Guardian and Curator Minor Heirs of W. K. Clip
,on Deceased.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
Roland Thomas.

The above named gentleman
is a candidate for Assessor, as
will be seen by reference to our
announcement column. Mr..
Thomas has been a citizen of
Sharp county the past four years,
and is at present a citizen of
Willford, where he is engaged in
teaching in the public school,
He is twenty-si six years old, and
those who know him best declare
him we'll fitted to perform the
duties incumbent upon the tax
assessor.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
EVENING SHADE
HIGH SCHOOL.

Beginning Monday, January l.,
1906, the Evening Shade High
School will offer to teachers, and
Others desiring a good, thorough
course of study, % weeks of in
struction for % weeks tuition, as
the last three weeks will consist
of free normal and institute work.
We have four strong teachers.
We furnish board in the best of
families for $3.50 per month.
Tuition is from S1.00 to S2.75 per
month, according to advancement
OF pupil. Evening Shade now
furnishes educational advantages
unexcelled in this part Of the
State. We have classes in every
thing required for County and
State certificates. Join US on
New Years Day, or as soon
thereafter as you can. Don't
miss this golden opportunity TO
prepare yourselves for useful
ness.
w. Fl. Watkins P7in.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
ROW'S THIS.

We offer one Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
That cannot be cured by Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. L. j. CHENEY & Co. ,
Toledo, O. We, the Undersigned,
have known +. j. Cheney for the
last Is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable III all business
transactions and financially able TO
carry out any Obligations made by
his firm. WALElNG, KINNAN IL
MARVIN. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo o. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Testimonials sent free,
|Pnce 75c. per bottle, Sold by all
druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for cons
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
AN lNSIDIOUS DANGER.

One of the worst features OF
kidney trouble is that it is an lnsld
louS disease and before the victim
realizes his danger he may have a
fatal maady. Take Foley's ki1ney
Cure at the first sign Of trouble as 1t
corrects irregularities and prevents
Bright's disease and diabetes. W..
&. Snow.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
THE GRIP.

"l'cfore We can sympathlze with
others, we must have suffered ours
selves" No one can realize the
suffering attendant upon an attack
of the grip, unless he has had the
actual experience. There Is probably
no disease that causes SO much
physical ana mental agony, or which
successfully defes medical and
All danger from the grip, however,
may be avoided by the prompt use
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Among the tens of thousands how
have used this remedy, not one
case hax ever been reported that
has resulted in pneumonia or that
has not recovered. For sale by all
druggists.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
Senator Berry al Hardy.

United States Senator James
H. Berry addressed an immense
crowd at Hardy last Monday.
The court building was packed to
overflow and many were unable
to secure a place in the house
According to those who heard
him, Senator Berry made a mag
nilicent speech and was received
with much enthusiasm. 1t is
declared that his address was a
calm, clear discussion of political
issues, in which he INDUCED in no
personalities whatever, and that
he effectively answered every
charge brought against him by
his opponent. Senator Berry's
visit has evidently made him
many new friends in Sharp coun-
ty.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
A CARD.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
If Fo,ey's Honey and Tar fails to
cure your cough or cold. 1t stops
tie cough, heals the langs and pre-
vents serious results from cold
Cures la grlppe coughs and prevents
pneumonia and consumption. Cons
lalns no oplates. Tne genuine is IN
yellow package. Refuse su1stl'
tutes. w, .. Snow.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
SPOILED HER BEA UTY.

Harriet Howard, of W. 34th St.
New York, at one time had hci
beauty spoiled with skin tronole.
She writes: 81 had salt Rheum or
Eczema for years, but nothing
would cure 1t, until | used l}ncklon's
Arnica Save" A quick and snre
healer for cuts, burns and sores Csc
At SHOWS Drug Store.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05

Lacey Holt of Center entered
school here Monday.
1t is said candidates were
thicker than hops at Hardy this
week.
= Our good friend E, w. Cod
win of Richwoods township made
us a pleasant call Thursday. -
"A marriage license was is
sued Tuesday to T. j. Walls and
Miss Fannie Wolf of Ash Flat
Calvin Curtis of Bengay
dropped around Tuesday and
paid for the Record during 1905.
Mrs. Catherine Hamilton is
quite i'll Of pneumonia at the
home of her son, W. P. Hamilton,
one mile from town.
Dudley Stokes last week
purchased a part of w. C.
Shaver's farm on Piney, near
town, paying 81 400, we learn.
james c.. 'Southworth and
wife returned to their home at
Maynard Monday, after spending
several weeks very pleasantly in
Evening Shade.
A son was born last week toI
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Dennis of
Oklahoma City, O. T.. Mrs. Dem
mis- is a daughter of Col. and
Mrs. j. L. Abernethy of this city.
Work your money for all it's
worth. Bring it here. 1t will buy
the best sewing machine on the
market at the lowest price.
L. P. Collins & Son.
-Profs. W. H. Watkins, E. E.
Hulen and Ransom Davidson
returned last Friday from Little
Rock where they attended the
annual session of the Arkansas
State Teachers Association.
Prosecuting Attorney Herrn,
lawyers John B. McCaleb and
Sam. H. Davidson, and Sheriff
Matheny and Deputy Clerk Sui
ivan left Sunday for Hardy to be
present at the opening of circuit
court Monday.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Little Rcck, Ark. !
nao % Il0h

Land Office at Little Rock, Ark.
Dec. 20, 1905. !
Notice is hereby given lhat the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final comnutation proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the Clerk
of Sharp county Ark, at Evening Shade, Ark,
on Feb. II, 1906, viz:
Alkire X. Price
II. E. No. 262il for the northeast quarter north
east quarter. section l. township II. north, range
west, and lot No 3 southwest quarter, section 6,
and lot No 3 northwest quarter, section Z, town
ship H. north. range west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of Baid
land viz: m
R. K. Arnold Of King Mills, Ark, John Honey
II. II. Myers Register
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
SICKENING SHIVERING FITS.

OF Ague and Malaria, can be re-
IievcG and cured with Electric
Bltters. This Is pure, tonic
medicine, Of especial benefit in
malaria, for it exerts true curative
influence on tho disease, driving 1t
entirely out Of the system. 1t is
much to be preferred to Qnlnlhe,
having none Of this drugs bad
after>eifects. e. S. Mnnday, Of
Henrietta, Tex, writes; "My
brother was very low with malaral
fever and jaundlce, till he took
Electric Bltters, which saved his
life At Shows Drug Store. price
SOC, guaranteed.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Sheriff and
exoico Collector of within and tor the county OF
SHARP and state Of Arkansas will be at the following places
on the following dates for the purpose OF receiving taxes
for the year 1905, to-wit
Cave township Cave City, Monday and Tuesday, JAM 10 and IT,
Shebyve Wednesday and Tnu jan IL ana TO-
Rio Creek township CaIamne Friday and Sat- JAM ~ and M
Strawberry township Institute Monday and Iues JAN ID ana A
school house, Wednesday, Jan a.
Big Rock township Poughkeepsie Thursday January 2o '
Pisgah, Friday January 70 . 49, o,., 1 OF
Washington township Powells Chapel saturday, january a.
MORGAN township Center, Monday, January ~ -
DsvIIdson towpsbIp King Mills, Tuesday, January 3O
Hiohland township school house. Wednesday, January 81
Rchwoods townhip Flat Thursday and Fri Feb ana e.
Lave Creek township Camp Ground Saturday February g.
Sullivan township Brckc Springs Monday feouafy o. on0y'
Tuesday, February6
Johnson township, Precinct Wednesday, February T..
Pnev Township Evening Shade, lhuraoay rfi""J "
Saturday, February, s, 8, l0' . ,u Eh 10 ond %
iacke0n township Wod Monday and Tues Feb 10 ana ~
ontb Union township Place. Wednesday, FEBRUARY Ill
North Union township Armstrong, Thursday February zz
Timer North township Wrh, Friday, February 70.
over North township Coats Saturday, February a., 10Y
Hardy township Hardy, Monday and Tuesday, Feo 20 anu
And thereaftcrsha attend at his Office at the County
Seat until the 10th day Of April 1906 to receive taxes
from PERSONS wishing pay the same Given under NY
hand this 18th day of December, 1905.
G. II. NJ A T n E N Y,
SHERIFF AND COLLECTOR.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
HOW TO PREVENT BILIOUS ATTACKS

HOW TO PREVENT BILIOUS ATTACKS.
One who is subject to bilious at
tacks will notice that for day OF
more before the attack he Is not
hungry at meal times and feels dull
after eating. A dose Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver lab cts
when these first symptoms appear
will ward off the attack. They are
for sale by all druggists.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.

How about those good res
buttons?
Wv. D. Cochran shipped a
carload of hogs the latter part OF
lastDweek.
Foster B. Kirby of Womack,
/. T., came in Tuesday and spent
! day or two in Evening Shade.
Wv. H. Price is in the Indian
Territory visiting his daughters,
I Mrs. W. A. Chase and Mrs W. E.
Founders
Mrs. S. j. Dement, of Citra, |.
r., will receive the Record a year
through the courtesy of her son,
Hill Dement, of Grange.
Competition is our hobby, We
fear nobody when quality is con-
sidered.
L. P. Collins & Son.
Z-Another meeting of those in
4 terested in the proposed electric
line from Hardy to Ash Flat and
Franklin will be held at Ash Flat
next Tuesday.
Master James Snow has been
confined to his bed more than a
week with an attack Of typhoid
lever and complications. He is
getting much better.
Hons. j. W. Meeks, j. B.
Baker and p. H. Crenshaw, cam
didates for circuit judge, made
speeches at Hardy last Monday
announcing their candidacy.
John f.. Edwards and j. M.
Wilson returned to Fayetteville
Monday to resume their studies
in the University, after spending
" the holidays in Evening Shade.
For any disease Of TIE skin there
VI Is nothing better than Chambers
lsin's SAIve. Itrelieves the itching
md burning sensation instantly and
eoon effects cure. Sold by all
Druggists.
Mrs. T. E. Pickens died at
Ter home in Sullivan township of
lancer since the Records last
issue. She was an excellent
lady, and much sympathy is ex-
Dressed for the bereaved family.
Prot. Sheriff. of Ash Flat was
here a few days this week in the
interest of the electric line from
Hardy to Ash Flat. He delivered
an address in that interest at the
school building Tuesday night,
but owing to the very inclement
Weather very few heard him.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
-JOdie Metcalf, who severa

-Jodie Metcalf, who several
ago was a resident of this sec
ton, shot and killed jim James,
a half breed Chickasaw Indian at
Albany, l. r., one day last week.
The men had had previous
trouble. Metcalf claims the kill
inc was accidental.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05

FOR SALE-A pair of good
mules, 10 and II years old, 16 1-2
hands high. Also one 2-year-old
thoroughbred Shorthorn bull
Terms, cash or good note.
G.. G.. Price.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
DISTURBED THE CONGREGTION.

Thc person who disturbed the
congregation last Sunday by con
tlnuaIIy coughing is requested to
buy bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar. w. G. Snow.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Little Rock. Ark !
Nov. 25, 1906.

Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim and that s"'d
proof will be made before the Clerk OF sharp
county Ark, at Evening Shade Ark, on January
II. 1906, viz:
Peter A. McCracken
Fl. E. No. 2374S for the north half northeast
ouortor section 80, township 16, north. range
west. a..
lie names the following witnesses to prove ms
continuous residence upon and cultivation Oh sara
land viz:
w. s. Hutchison, A. J. McGinnis, J. H. hog
card. ]. o. Hoggard, all Of Ben Gay, Ark.
49," TT " Mvers Register
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05
Tx, DOiIgs. of yCepid.

Two weddings occurred in
Evening Shade during the Christ
mas holidays. Mr.. Robert |.
Sharp of Woods and Miss Lee
Justus took the marriage VOWS on
Sunday evening, at the home of
the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jasper Justus. Rev W. S. South
worth performed the ceremony.
Many friends wish them well.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05

Thursday morning DR.. Owen
E. Puckett and Miss Clevel Will
son were married, and left i'm
mediately for Batesville, where
they took the train for Memphis.
This wedding was solemnized at
the M. E. Church South, by Rev,
W. M. Wilson of Batesville in
the presence of large number
Of friends of the bride and groom.
DR.. Pickett resides at Fitzhugh
and his wife is a daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. G. j. Wilson. Their
friends join in congratulations.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05

I W. S. Wasson of Plainview,
Texas, a former citizen of this
RENTS the price of a
wears subscription.
Sharp County record., 1906-01-05

Buy Luedinghaus Wagons
and American Steel Wire Fences
from Barnett Bros. Mere. Co.,
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DEATH ANNOUNCED.
General mieki. Ee.ifiss United confsd-
crate Veterans

Mobile. oct. iT.-william f. Mickle.
adjutant general and general Of staff
OF the United Confederate Veterans.
arrived in the city Tuesday ght from
New Orleans and Immediately on hear.
Ing the news OF the death OF Mrs
Jefferson Davis. issued the following
order General order No. 81. With
q heart full OF grief. the general com.
handing. announces to his beloved
comrades the death OF Mrs. Varina JEFF
Ierson Davis. which occurred In the
City OF New York Tuesday night. she
being al the time of her death over
eighty years OF age Thus passes
away another Of our distinguished Con-
federates. and the bonds which con-
nected the people OF the south with
the household OF our first and only
president have been wholly severed
with the exception OF one link yet re-
naming
Mrs. Davis was such part of the
people OF this section. participating In
their griefs and sorrows. and rejoic.
ing in their prosperity and happiness.
and was for so many years intimately
associated with them in every way
that an extended notice is unnecessary
and out OF place She was In every
sense Of the south. southern. and her
last wish was 10 live and die among
the people she loved so well. and what
she suffered from III health compelled
her 10 take up her residence among
strangers. far from her own people.
Is only known 10 those intimate with
her. and though denied the pleasure
OF being with them In body. she was
ever present In spirit and delighted In
dwelling upon the heroic deeds OF our
Incompatible armies.
As an author. as wife. as n mother.
as n patriot. as a southern woman. she
nation OF the world. and died full OF
years and of honors. respected by all
and beloved by the survivors OF the
Confederate armies everywhere.
In order that proper respect may be
paid by this federation 10 this patriotic
and illustrious woman Major General
Theodore 5. Garnett, commanding the
Virginia division of the United Con
fedeTate Veterans. Is hereby detailed
20 see that suitable arrangements are
made 20 carry out the Intentions OF
this order He Is 10 use his best judg'
ment as TO the course to follow.
By command Of
STEPHEN d. LEE.
General Commanding.
WILLIAM Il. MICKf.E,
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The Laborers OF servia.

Servia's laborer Is at heart n simple,
prosaic fellow. His attire Is coarse al.
most to the point OF ungainllness-
rough brown trousers OF homespun. a
coat shade or two darker and edged
with strip Of black fleece; n peaked
wooden cap and cane, and you have
the picture. lie is n farmer on n small
scale. and his hobby Is raising hogs,
which he turns into the forests or
fields 90 fatten on mast The rural life
in Servia Is primitive. At sunup folks
rise. take their raki, or schnapps, and
go 10 the fields 10 work. Their meal Is
brought 10 them nc noon and again In
the evening. for they often work until
sunset Aud so life goes on and on.
Across the bluns that border the river
road runs parallel with the Danube,
and here workmen are seen, dressed
often In white suits with red girdles,
striving 10 bring from the earth the
grain that will not come, In Roumania
and Bulgaria the grain lands are rich,
but here the earth seems stubborn anc
unproductive. So the laborer ekes out
his existence rs he may-the least in
teresting OF all the iaborers OF southern
Europe.
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jail horn Books.

Bunyan's pilgrims Progress" Is the
most famous and OF It's class lncom
parably the best English book ever
written In prison. Bunyan was a pris-
oner In Bedford Jail from iGG0 20 1872
and In addition TO his immortal allie
CORY wrote Grace Astounding and
The Holy City" during those twelve
years. Raleigh, who was n prisoner In
the tower. lG03-li. occupied seven
years OF his captivity In writing his
History OF the World" 'The Kings
QUAR-" n long and romantic love poem.
was written by james /. OF Scotland
when In prison nc Windsor castle In
1873. Smoiictt, during his three months
detention In the Kings Bench prison
for libel. wrote The Adventures OF
Sir Launcclot Graves and during
similar experience at Newgate In 1908
Defoe wrote a collection OF Casual
ties and Disasters"
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The srI.. Ennrth Of InIr.

Aug. is the Swiss Fourth Of July,
the national fete day. A traveller tells
how he helped TO celebrate II one year
at one OF the climbing centers In the
Valais by eating the sumptuous dinner
provided by the hotel without extra
charge. applauding the fireworks dis
play and a bonfire lighted high on the
mountain side and shouting "IIOurra"
ut the end Of n patriotic speech extoll-
Ing the ancient military glories and
present republican democracy Of Swift
zerland. Next morning came the
strange sequel. The orator OF the oc-
casion. the most distinguished native
visitor In the place. was appealed 10
rs one who would certainly know the
name Of the Swiss president. but even
be could not remember H. Nobody
ever can. The name OF that unassum-
ing functionary is always less familiar
In Switzerland than that OF the lieu
tenant governor is In Illinois. He is
merely the democracy's temporary Of
ecial.
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Calumet.

Calumet" supposed TO be an Indian
word meaning pipe OF peace" was
wholly unknown among the savagcs.
II Is Norman and signifies In general
pipe. The pipe OF peace was ga
nowdaoe" among the Iroquols and
''poagun" among some other tribes.
The Algonqulns called II ''poagan," the
wlnnebagoes ''tahneehoo" and the Da-
cotahs ''chalndonhoopa."