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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

Main street sidewalks are in evil
dence. The block east of the First
National Bank on either side OF the
street is in no further danger OF the
city ordinance demanding good
side walks. The fellow who has
yet to comply with this ordinance
had better hurry or additional ex-
penses may be incurred.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

Rev. Du Bose on the roth of
September married Pleas Trout to
Miss Laura Cleveland and John
Trout to Miss Maude Cleveland,
the duplicate ceremony taking
place here in Tucumcari. The
Trouts and Clevelands reside at
San on and are among the most
highly respected people Of that
community. The News hopes our
worthy craftsmen will not confuse
this matrimonial item with the
pIscatorial CITATIONS of our ex.
president but here is a case where
a couple Of pretty girls have made
a haul OF Trout that lays anything
he ever did in the fishing line de-
cidedly in the shade.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

The latest news from Frank
Baker conveys the information
that he is improving and hopes to
soon be out OF the hospital in Den
YER, where he is being treated for
stomach trouble.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

Don't condemn the other fellow
because he differs with you. He
may be Just as honest in his convic.
tons as you are, and besides that
be may be right .-Socorro Chief
tain.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

\ number OF good mechanics in
the Carpenters line could do we'll
in this city. We are building so
fast that there is a shortage in this
line OF labor.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

1t is said peaches are scarce
and not always Of good quality"
What blind men these market re-
porters are.-Alhuquerque Citizen.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

On 40 lots we will give %
prizes VARYING from $40 up to 500
for g few DAYS only. See US at
once. GAMBLE x ASKEW.
4o-tt
Not 4 reduction but all summer
stock including Millinery at Actual
Cost.-.A. lowell X Co., Racket
Store. 46tt
See Foxworth. Galbraith Co.,
tor lola Portland Cement and
Finish Plaster, Cement and
Lath. 42tf
We will sell YOU a SIoo corner
lot for SIS and give YOU the ad-
Joining lot free, it you see us at
once. GAMBLE * ASkEW.
4o.tf
The phone number Of the new
stable. Street K Baker. is 80. Cab
NAV he had at any hour day or
night by calling up hat number.
l5-tf
Phone your express orders TO
Donahue. He will collect and de.
liver free. 4e.tt
10" is an unlucky number,
but that is the number Of lots we
are going to give away absolutely
FREE.
4o.tf GAMBLE & ASKEW.
Trees put out in the fall will do
we'll in this locality. Don't overlook
the Quay County nursery when you
need any thing in this line. 4o-tf
Let J. K. Daughtry collect your
rents only five per cent and guar
antees collections. 4S-tf.
Ed Hall, Contractor and Builder
let me figure with you on any kind
OF a house YOU want. 4o-tt
We are going to sell you a lot
in the Gamble Addition for SIS
and give YOU 500 in gold TO
BOOT.
4o-tl GAMBLE 4 ASKEW.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21
Music Class.

will begin a music class at
building near school house on
September 9th. Any desiring les.
sons will please notify me there
WIS l. T. oaAon. 4S-2t.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

Get your exhibits ready tor the
Fair. We must improve every min
ute to get ready by October 9th.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

The greatest advertisement this
county "a have this year is a
county fair. Get in and help pull.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21
S. NJ. WHARTON. Editor.
Notice TO Advertisers.

Everything in the Advertising line will
be charged by the week IN this paper after
January Ist, 1907. Display ads. will be
the same as all ads have been heretofore
that changed weekly. The pric. is IS cts.
an inch-local liners CT. a word
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

The Tucumcari band has employ
ed Shaft, a thorough musician. TO
prepare it for a three days engage
ment for the Fair in October. The
organization has been completed
by electing S. Anderson, president,
a. b. Meeting, Sec. and Treas.
and the election Of Shaft as leader.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

The sanitary situation in Tucum
carl has been wonderfully improv-
ed and the City Council is holding
night sessions ir order to meet the
requirements on this and other
urgent questions concerning the
city's welfare that must have at
tention. II the people will lend the
council the proper assistance the
streets and alleys will soon present
a different appearance. There is 10
Use for a citizen Of this town who
has its welfare at heart and who
cares anything for the health Of our
women and children 10 wait Tor
the marshal TO order him to clean
up. 1t must be done however, and
a visit from the marshal NAV be
expected il the matter is neglected.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

O. +. Elder is building i tour
room cottage in Highland Park.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

Lee and Jackson, where there
will be no more war forever.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21
Business Locals

c. c. Davidson writes fire in
surance. b 1T
\ we'll machine for sale. NJ.
Mechem. ! att
Screen Doors at Foxworth-
Gailbraith Co. 24ti
Lots in the Gamble Addition,
$40 down and $40 per month with
a good chance to draw 500 in gold.
4o-tf. GAMBLE & ASKEW
California Port Wine at n
White Elephant Saloon. tt.
Horses for sale. price S25 and up
Fred Grove, Moore, y. NJ. 45-4t
l.. Z. Taylor has genuine Colo.
screened nut coal. Try it. tt.
a. complete line of glassware
and Bar goods-new stock just in.
w. b. farrell. tt.
\ choice residence lot will he
given 10 the party who buys the
greatest number OF the 100 shares
now being sold in the Gamble Ad-
dition. GAMBLE & ASKEW.
4o-ti
Summer stock at cost. and we
mean 1t too.--A. lowell * Co. 46tf
CAB-All hours, day and night
phone IS. 1o'.tt
c. c. Davidson writes fire in
surance. 6rtf
Brick, Lime and Portland Ce-
ment. - Foxworth.G ailbraith Co.
Leave orders for coal at the
Street 4 Baker livery stable,
Phone No35. VIM. Troup. 15-tf
Some OF the most desirable resi-
dence property, to be had is in
Ha'iio'e addition 48.ti.
FoXworth-G albraitb Co.., are now
handling a nice line OF Paints and
Oils. ,o,f
Fresh Fish and Oysters always
on hand at the Rock Island EATING
House. ,s,t
Brick, Lime and Portland Ce.
ment. Foxworth- G albraith Co.
24ti
Patterson * Donohoo at the
Court house get reports every dav
"0"i Tue aha once. I7tf
J. X, Daughtry writes Fire In.
4S-tf.
Bonded whiskey at the White
Elephant. Your choice OF the fol.
lowing popular brands; Old Over.
holt Rye, Old Grow, Green River,
Early Times and O. f. c. Your.
bon. oo,,
90 to Donahues Tor Indian
Curios. ,o.,,
1t you want a nice neat house
let I'd Hall, the contractor
and builder, do your work. ao.tf
Music Class.
Will begin a music class at
building near school house on
September 9th. Any desiring les.
Np,ll d.. "
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-21

On 40 lots We will give %
prizes VARYING from $40 up to SIoo
for g few DAYS only. See us at
once. GAMBLE * ASkEW.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-09-18
Work Day For The Orphauages.

Saturday, September the 18th, has
been appointed Work Day for the
.Thornwell, Connie Maxwell and Ep-
worth ~Orphanages.
These institutions have six hundred
orphan children in them, and they are
provided for by voluntary contributions.
They have just passed through the
summer months, with their financial
stringency, and should now have an in
crease in the amount of contributions
for their support.
The Work Day plan furnishes a spe-
cial opportunity, for grown people and
children, to give the income of one day,
or the proceeds Of one days labor to
the orphans.
The crop prospects r promising,
the prices are good, and the outlook in
the business world is encouraging. The
Lord has opened his hand, and poured
out his blessings upon us. AS an ex-
preston of u gratitude for his good
ness, we should make some return to
him. "Inasmuch as we have done it
unto n of the least of these my
bretheren, we have done it unto me-
Cash, groceries and dry goods will be
acceptable. w. B. Wharton,
Supt. Epworth Orghanage.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-09-18
PRESIDENT AIKEN
ANSWERS CENSOR
Takes Up the Questions ~Propounded Last
Week in Reference to the City
OF Laurens.

Editor Adyertiser-Very glad to see
the criticism and suggestion of "Cen-
sor' in last weeks issue. Such sensi-
Bile comments can but be helpful and
shows an interest that every citizen
should exhibit in the welfare of his
home town. Your correspondent asks
certain questions that it will be my
pleasure to answer as far as l am able.
Question No. /: What are your in
ducements for investors?
Answer-We have a growing young
city, already of sufficient size to af-
ford the most needful public utilities.
Some Of these such as light, water and
electric day power are owned by the
taxpayers and cost the user less than
where private monopoly dictates the
rates. The average household pays
$1.00 per month for electric lights and
fifty cents per month for its water.
Metre system for both. We offer an
all-the-year-round climate hat cannot
be excelled in America. A healthy To-
cation among the well watered foot
hills of the Blue Ridge mountains with
its varied scenery and strong, produc-
tive soil means satisfaction and con-
tentment. There is no money-measure
for these things. We have a homogen-
GUS population who are moderately well
off. No millionaires and no local pau
pers, just a good high average. Class
distinctions count for little. The worth
: and capacity to do of the individual
fixes his station. We offer a distinctly
religious community as shown by its
seven white and four colored churches
whose houses of worship are eloquent
of the value placed upon such things.
Our people believe in education and are
willing to pay for it.. We have an
honest welcome for every honest man
who wants an opportunity to make an
honest living.
Question 2.-"Do you offer for sale
desirable lots or factory sites. State
the price?-Yes, the city is a circle
two and q half miles in diameter,
traversed at right angles by four rail
road lines. Space forbids quotation of
prices but these are fair and reasonable
still. Unless some widespread and
unforeseen disaster befall our section of
the union, values of real estate will
continue to climb. For the past few
years the course has been steadily up
wards here.
Question 3.-"What is the bonded in
debtness of your town?-Seventy-six
thousand dollars. Well inside of the
eight per cent constitutional limit. The
repayment of this debt is provided fol
by a sinking fund now amounting tc
ten thousand dollars and will liquidate
the indebtness at the end of term fol
which the bonds run. This debt has
been incurred for City Hall, Water,
Light, Sewerage, School Buildings anC
Macadamized Streets.
Question 4.--"Specify the taxes on
improved and unimproyed property?"-
Taxes are levied on the value of all
property as sworn to by the owner OF
same when making his return subject
to increase or decrease Equalization
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-09-18

by a board appointed for this purpose
by City Council. Custom has sanctioned
the returning of property at fifty to
sixty per cent of its market value. The
owner Of, say one thousand dollars
worth of real or personal property re.
turns same as being worth five or six
hundred dollars and pays on this amount
at h rate of eleven mills or n dol
lar and ten cents per hundred, SO that
the average tax on one thousand dollars
worth of property is FIVE dollars and
fifty cents, not more and in some cases
less. The total assessed valuation of
city property is at present 81, 313, 567.-
%. The actual values, in my judg-
ment, are three times the amount or
in round figures four million dollars.
For state and county purposes the
present levy is fourteen and a half
mills and we support our graded schools
by a special levy of three and three
quarter mills, all collected on the same
j, D or GO per cent returns referred to
above.
Question 5.-"What enterprises not
yet established, in your judgment
would yield fair results for the money
invested?"-Question is too large to dis
cuss here, but all available assistance
and information will be furnished upon
application to any officer or member of
the Chamber of Commerce. There is
work here for any man who wants it
from rolling a wheel barrow to financ-
ing a cotton mill. We are enlarging
along ali lines and workers are in de-
mand.
Question 6.-"Are your municipal af-
fairs in the hands of ultra-conservatives
or is there a public spirit manifest in
management willing, if need be, to
sacrifice personal interest for the up
buildingof Laurens?" Municipal affairs
are not in the hands ultra-conservatives
but are managed by a mayor and six
aldermen Zone from each ward) who
are live, progressive, up-to-date. Their
record speaks for itself. Manufacture
ing enterprises are now legally exemp-
ted from municipal taxes for first five
years, and u city council will offe,
every inducement to the
investment of capital here that lies in
their power. The city is we'll policied
and has the lowest insurance rates OF
any place of its class in the State. A
gravity system of hydrant supply OBJ.
viates reliance upon fire-pumps anc
~fire-engines but these are here as ad
ditional aids, when needed. A chemi
cal engine and hose wagon does the
work. Respectfully,
HUGH X. AIKEN.
Pres. Chamber of Commerce
Laurens, S. c., Sept. 18th, 1907.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-09-18
That skinner Smith ..Note."
editor Laurens Advertiser:

editor Laurens Advertiser:
In your issue of 18th inst, l read a
reminisence of John Smith Skinner) and
myself concerning a note / held on
Smith for $4,000 by Capt. w. ID. s.,
and as the Captain did not bring up the
entire transaction 1 thought / would
give the whole thing.
1t was in 1850 / was going to school
to Hamp Manly when Skinner called at
dinner time to electioneer, he being a
candidate for the legislature. He was
in a jovial mood and on examining our
copy books wrote a line in them. | had
him to write his name on a leaf of
paper which l had folded on purpose,
he always writes it Jno. l took it home
and showed it to Or. John G. Traynham
who was practising medicine with my
father. Traynham drew up a $500. 90
note SO it would word out right and 1
filled it in, as n day after date. We
had a day set to call on Skinner for the
money and when | arrived at his store
DR.. Traynham and General Crane Jones
were present to partake in the fun. AS
| walked in Skinner was paying Gen.
Jones $4,000 for a young negro Skin
ner wanted to know what l wanted.
told him | wanted the money on that
$4,000 note. "What ~note?" The note
you gave me. "The h you say!
never give you my note" Gen. Jones
wanted to see the note and after scan
ming it a while Che had seer it before)
says, "Dock, 1 will give you $685.. 90 for
it, look here Smith this is your sigma
ture, you can't deny it." eyes it's my
name and no mistake but 1 will never
pay it injoyning this life" Che never
used the word enduring( Gen. Jones
told him that Col. Irby and Henry
Young could collect it, and if l would
trade him the note he would certainly
collect it according to law. We leased
him for a or 5 hours. When | finally
gave him the paper and told him it was
all a joke, that he had cut the big ''J''
for me. He gave me a hat and said
never would he be caught in such ano-
ther scrape and said he was going home
with me and have the DR.. to give me
d good whipping. About that time
father rode up to the store and enjoyed
the fun with those present. l slipped
out the back way with a new hat and
that was the last of the promisory
note.
That has been a long tine ago, they
have all crossed over Il. W yer but me
and the time IS drawing h when |
will be among their nun e.
Dock Owens.
Greenwood, Sept. 6, 1907.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-09-18
Modern Progress in New York.

Office buildings 26 stories high, CON
tanning a thousand Offices; hotels COW
ering a city block, containing 1,4OO
rooms; many, very many, painted with
the l.. 81 M.
Machinery produces L. & M. Paint
at so times less cost for labor than if
made by hand.
a gallons l.. & M. mixed with 8 gal
Ions Linseed Oil, bought fresh from the
barrel at about 60 cents per gallon,
mokes z gallons of paint at cost of less
than $1.20 per gallon.
II any defect exists in l.. & M. Paint,
will repaint house for nothing.
Donations of l.. & M. made to
churches.
Sold by j: H. & M. l.. Nash, Laur-
rcns, and Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-09-18
FOR SALE.
My House and Lot
ON Main St.

Six large rooms in house, IL foot hall,
bath room, large closets, complete
system of water works and electric
lights.
Lot contains 3 1-2 acres. Fine Btr-
muda pasture orchard and vineyard.
Large garden and one acre patch,
both in a high state of cultivation.
Two tenant houses on place that
rent for 81. so per month. Good barn,
stables and carriage house.
Will sell for 1-3 cash and balance in
easy payments.
C.. c., Featherstonc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-09-18
T~YLsRsvILLE is QUIET.
The Movement of Persons During the
Past Week Recorded.

rast "eek NeCofueu.
T~ylersyille, Sept. 16.-The farmers
are very busy gathering their crops
now.
MI. and Mrs. H. M. Blakely spent
Sunday with Mr.. j. w. Blakely's fam
lily.
Mr.. j. S. Craig of Clinton spent
Saturday and Sunday at Tylersville.
Messrs. John, Powers and Martin
Poole were at Enoree Saturday.
Miss Emma Blakely was in Laurens
Monday.
Messrs. George Little arr Bluford
Blakely were in Laurens Saturday.
Miss Ella Peterson spent Sunday
with Miss Emma Blakely.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Cleveland spent
Sunday with Mr.. A.. E. Cleveland's
family.
Master William Byrd is attending
the Graded School at Laurens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-09-18
Henry E. Todd, Plaintiff.

VS..
Maggie Taylor ct al Defendant.
Pursuant to a Decree of Court in the
above stated case, l will sell at public
cutlery to the highest bidder, at Laur-
ems, G. H., S. c. on Salcsday in Octo-
Der next, being Monday the 2 day of
s CHI sales, the following described
property to wit: all that-tract of land
in Laurens County in said State contain
ing sixty acres more or less bounded on
the North by lands of Mrs. Sarah e.
Todd, on the South by lands Of S. j..
Todd and on the West by lands of John
L. Blakely.
Terms or Sale: Cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers. If the terms of sale
are not complied with, the land to be
rcsold on same or some subsequent
Salesday on same terms, at risk of
former purchaser.
John f. Bolt,
c. G. G. P. & G. S., Laurens, S. c..
Dated, this Sept, ID, 1902.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-09-18
CLERKS SALE.

The State of South Carolina, County
of Laurens, in Court of Common Pleas.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-01

Miss Irene West, a $7-a-week
"hello" girl, working for the Mus
kogee, |. T., telephone company,
owns 10000 acres in the black
belt of Texas-land that is worth
100000. The company is short
handed and Miss West will COP
tinpe to "hello" for one week more
and then she will begin to enjoy
her fortune.
This is how it came about.
Years ago ner father owned extern
sive ranches in Texas. HIS title
was disputed and he lost in the
lower courts. The decision made
him penniless. He took his family
to Arkansas and later went to
Muskogee, where he earned scant
living at day labor. He died last
year and the daughter obtained
employment at the telephone ex-
change. The supreme court of
Texas has reversed the lower court
and her fathers property became
hers.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-01

Three or four years ago the KlOn-
dixie was every mans land and no
mans land. The prospector went
in, staked claim, and got either
rich or busted" III a short while.
But the KloEdike is not what it
was. 1t is now owned by a trust,
and the trust is owned by Guggen-
helms, of copper fame. The Gug-
genheims, it is announced in dis
patches from New York, Seattle
aid Nome, have secured control Of
all the valuable deposits in the
Klondike district, and ale going
to put in machinery and work the
"diggings" ON a scientific plan.
The romance Of mining is pretty
nearly gone. In the place Of the
bropzed miner in the red shirt,
with pick and cradle, we have now
the engineer in blue overalls pull.
ing lever over steam digger and
washer; and the whole outfit il
owned by and directed from Wal
street.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-01
excellent fare and delicious cooking

excellent fare and delicious cooking
everywhere.
Every night the girls, they ask what
time must we have breakfast in the
mornings | name the hour, and they
are usually prompt. I like them very
much, and find them very pleasant to
travel with.
4p m.-Well, we have had lovely
day We reached Como at noon. 1t is
beautiful place. Transferred from
sraln To the waiting boat, and sailed up
the Lake Como to Bellagio. Transfer
red to the train. had almost as fine a
trip over the mountains as the Rrunig
Pass, and very much like it. Como is
wonderfully beautiful, and looks almost
exactly like the Swiss lakes, but has
more artificial beauty. The girls are
delighted.
have written you a long, long letter,
because this is the best quiet time
ave had to write since landed. We
have tranferred from train to steamer
at PorleZza. Now we are crossing Lake
Lugano. Just as pretty naturally, but
not so much artificial beauty. Not so
many towns nor so large. We spend
tonight at "Lugano- Paradise, and go
on the Ii O'Clock express tomorrow to
Lucerue, arriving there at tomorrow
evening.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-01
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