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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13
MAY HAVE BIG
PRODUCE HOUSE BY SPRING
Simpson Brothers Propose Make Tucumcsri the Pro-
duce Shipping Point Of the County
Say They Will Buy and Ship All the Farmers Raise
and Import All They Can't

Plans are being matured for che
opening ol one oi the most proht-
able industries in this city that
could bless Quay county. The
proposition is nothing less than
large whole sale aud retail produce
market to be located here. The
plans are being made 10y the Simp-
son Brothers Of ST. Louis. who
were in the city this week ooking
over the field
They declare that Tucumcari
looks good to them and that one
OF the best produce fields exists in
this city that they know OF
The Simpson Brothers have a
head quarters IN ST. Louis and
dozen or more stores and markets
| through the states OF Oklahoma
aud Kansas.
They propose TO erect two
story stone or brick building IN
Tucumcari ard to deal in all vari-
ties OF produce. They say that
they will supply this county with
all kinds ot fruits and vegetables
which are not grown here and that
on the other hand they will ship
out all that H. raised and no, con-
sumed in the county.
The Simpson Brothers already
own consid' rahle property through
out this county and little in the
city. They figured with Horne
brothers, contractors here, con.
cerning the erection q a building.
The building will b" located near
the rail road tracks SO that side
track can he run up TO their back
platform.
This is to be the ore produce
shipping point Tor the county aud
the business will give employment
to several men directly. Ihc busi-
ness which the Simpson Brothers
propose to establish here will iur.
nish a market Tor all the produce
ol every farmer within a large
radius. r will further more place
one price on every thing IN the
way ot produce, handled in this
county.
The plans have not been definite
~ closed but the chances that the
rev industry viii come to Tucum-
All are all in the favor OF the city.
l}y next week the proposition will
be- settled and the News will be
,blc to ,'ate more particulars.
The Simpson Brothers returned
to ST. LOUIS last Wedne day but
they will he in Iucumcari again
during the coming week when all
arrangements will be- finally settl-
ID.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13
EASTERN BRICK AND CLAY COMPANY MAY
SOON PLACE LARGE BRICK PLANT HERE

G. w. Nushaw, who represents
the c. NJ. Raymond Clay and Brick
company, oi Dayton, Ohio, was
in this city the first OF the week
inspecting the possibilities oi es-
tablishing a brick plant in Tucum-
carl.
MIR, Nushaw says that this is
one OF the hest locations in the
whole country Tor such a plant.
He quoted figures to show that,
with a plant here the price OF
building brick would be reduced
from thirty FIVE dollars a thousand
to about fifteen dollars per thous-
and. He said thai In the hills
just southwest ot the city, the
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13
HYPNOTIC EPISODE HAS
VERY THRILLING SEQUEL
Dalhart Man writes Benson that
Wife Followed Hypnotist

The hypnotic stunts which cauS.
ed such a sensation IN this city las,
week have been followed by se-
quel which is no less thrilling than
the episode which created the first
commotion. While Rando p b
found things in Tucumcari Just a
little against the grain, he found a
number oi sympathisers, admirers
and followers, Many people were
at FIRST disposed to criticize the city
administrator Tor the action 1t took
against him but the summing up
OF all the young hypnotlsts actions
in this city has lost to him the
most OF the confidence that some
had in him at first.
Randolph S capers in Tucumcari
were not unusual ones for him. In
Dalhart he stirred up the same kind
OF stencil and even went so lar as
to wreck home there, il is said.
In fact chief OF police, Benson re-.
ceived letter from John Quinn OF
that city which stated that his wife
had lett him and his three small
children. He said he was positive
that she had come to Tucumcari in
order to be with Randolph. The
letter states that she had been Graz.
cd since she first saw Randolph
and Quinn closed beseaching
Benson to hold his wife il il was
possible.
The letter reached the chief the
day Randolph LETT here Tor Ration
and he was unable then to do any
thing in the matter. The tact that
Quinn's suspicious had some ioun-
dation is proven by statement by
Benson who says that one OF the ofii
GERS OF this cityfouud Randolph and
two women, one OF which answers
the description OF Mrs. Quinn,
in local wine room the night after
Mrs, Quinn is said TO have lett her
husband. The three were raising
a rough house in general, II is said,
(continued on page a.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13
LARGE CROWD WITNESSES EXPLOITS
OF FIRE DEPARTMENT SUNDAY NIGHT

Fire which is supposed to have
been started by sparks from the
pump house back OF the Gross
Kelly company's store, was dis
covered in one OF the ware houses
OF the Gross Kelly company at
nine thirty O'Clock last Sunday
night. The fire department boys
were there in gidy and in time
less than it takes 10 tell 1t they
had a strong stream playing on the
burning house.
The building was constructed
oil sheet iron, however, and this
was very Instantaneous to those
who were fighting the blaze, since
it was with great difficulty that
the boys could throw the stream
on the portion which was a FIRE.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13

shale was found in abundance and
that in his opinion ten thousand
capacity a day plant in this city
would be very profitable indus
try.
The shale he spoke of, he said
would have to he tested and IL Il
is void OF lime il will make the
best building material in the coun-
try. The shale will be tested In
the next few days and Mr.. Nushaw
will take the matter up with his
company. The Raymond COM
paa, owns brick plants.in Dawson,
Ration and Denver.
The size plant he says will be
placed here. II the shale stands
the test, will employ fifteen men.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13
MORE MONEY ORDER
POSTOFFICES HAVE
BEEN DESIGNATED
Revuelto. Hollene. Roosevelt,
Dodson and Osle Designated

During the past week five OF tn.
Quay county postoiiices have been
designated by the postonice depart
ment, at Washington. as money
order Offices. II Is the intention
oi the department, OF the postoiiice
to make all the smaller pos,ofiices
through tie west money order OF.
fees.
Through the eastern portion OF
the country money order Offices
are found in most every small town
where there IS a postoihce. The
following postoitices which have
been designated have been fourth
class Offices, as are most OF the
postoiiices OF this county.
The following postoihccs were
designated as money order Offices
this week, Revuello, Roosevelt,
lollenc, Dodson and Oglc.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13

The blaze originated on the in
side OF the building and almost
completely destroyed the stock
before the root caved in to give
the water play on the burning
material.
Despite the cold wind which
blew, a large crowd was present
and witnessed the exploits OF the
FIRE department.
The damage is estimated at
twenty FIVE hundred dollars or over
The intire stock was covered by
insurance.
A high adobe wall, built Tor
precaution, Is all that separated
the burning building from the old
ice plant, which is now used as q
storage room.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13
TUCVMCARI CUT OFF
FROM OUTSIDE WORLD
Community is Blessed by a Ten.
Inch Snow. Farmers Ela,ed

Tucumcari was practically cut
of from the outer world Wednes.
day and Thursday. Rail road
communication on both sides OF the
city was stalled on account OF the
drifting snow. The storm which
started on the Atlantic Coast the
day TAFT was inaugurated and
which swept westward reached this
city last Wednesday morning and
envcloped the community in its
large soft flakes. All day the snow
fell and before noon the wide prair-
les were everywhere hidden 10y ore
vast sheet OF white,
The showing continued during
Thursday and that nigh, the aver.
age depth was nine inches. No
mails were received from the west
that day. The snow had driited
10 depth OF 10 feet IN the cuts
near Duran and all traffic was stop
tor several hours. The snowfall
was general throughout the whole
country and farmers everywhere
were elatcd over the blessing, as
they termed IL.
Some say that It came as the
first signal OF prosperity under the
new administration. IL came Just
at the right time they say to be OF
the most benefit to the country.
The drought is broken and the
crops ior the year are assured.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13
Cold Weather Stops Work on Side
Walks.

On account oil the cold weather
this week, work on the side walk
building was suspended. Ii will
he continued, however, Just as soon
as the weather will permit the mix
ing OF concrete without the fear OF
It freezing.
Almost all the sidewalks inside
OF the district prescribed by the
council has been built or begun.
Work along the property OF the
Coney Island, and around the cor
ner OF the Legal Tender was he.
gun the first OF the week but was
held up on account OF the fall OF
the thermometer. A new side
walk was built around Jones' Jew
elry store on Center and Second
streets the latter part oi last week.
BY the first oil April the side walk
in the district laid out will all be
completed.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13
CITY ALDERMEN ARE CONFIDENT THAT
BONDS FOR THE PROPOSED SEWERAGE
SYSTEM WILL SELL AT GOOD PREMIUM
the Propoih AmosU Unanmo

Ulcn, the president 1i the Ulcn
Southcrlin Bonding company, and
Mr.. Huyck, the secretary of the
same company, were present at the
last meeting and both offered MANY
helpful and good suggestions to
the members OF the council.
In a shor, address Mr.. Uicn gave
an outline oi the preliminary ar.
rangcments TO be- made before the
bonds can he issued and, knowing
from wide experience IN the bond
business, he advised for prelimin.
aries which cannot be turned down
when the question as to the legality
OF the bonds is brought up for con.
sideration. The FIRST step, neccs.
sarv, he SAID, would be a survey OF
the city with estimates OF the cost
OF the system proposed. This is
now being don. however, by En-
gineer Aber and will be completed
in a few days.
Nj. Ulen then advised that the
proper ordinances be passed for
the issue OF the bonds aud Tor the
calling OF an election Tor the pur.
pose OF voting the bonds. lie de-.
clared that II the city would follow
his advice in all the preliminary
arrangements, and il the election
was carried IN favor OF the PROPOSE
ton by a majority oi two thirds Of
those who vote, that the bonds will
be bought at good premium, any
how above par.
Mr.. Ulen explained to the coun.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13

Public interest in the matter OF
bonding this city Tor enough to in.
stall hrs; class and complete
sewerage system in Tucumcari has
grown considerably during the past
week and citizens are almast un.
animous IN the opinion that the
next thing IN order is the installa.
ton Of the system.
The fact that IL the city had a
sewerage system Is realized to be-
one OF the best advertising cards
that Tucumcari could have and
would attract many desirable ci,i.
zens, is fully realized beside the
primary truth that only a sewerage
is a safe guard against typhoid
fever and other contagious diseases.
Another feature which is being
generally realized is the fac, tha,
when "A sewerage system is install
I'd here the water system will have
to expand in order TO place flush
ing tanks in the out skirts ot the
city and this will reduce the price
OF water as well as afford addition.
al hre protection and especially in
sections wher, there is no main "a,
present.
The aldermen OF the city have
been busy this week making esti-
mates and arranging other details
or the proposition and at the
regular weekly meeting oi the coun.
Gil the matter was taken up and
discussed at length. Henry &.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13

Gil the propositions which his com
pany had made to other cities and
which had been accepted by them.
Clovis, Portales and Carlsbad
have all sold bonds to the Ulcn
company on generous PROPOSE.
tons and Mr. Ulen closed his
talk with a proposition to the alder.
men, which all agreed was a most
generous one.
There is no doubt but what the
money can be had az a good premium
Business men IA position to
know the true status ol affairs and
who have foresight say that a
sewerage system in this city will
advance the prices OF property to
higher level than 1t could other.
wise go. Aside from this they
say that the construction OF the
proposed system will give employ.
ment 10 many men and will benefit
equally all the people. II is the
intention OF the council to build a
system that will still be- servicable
in the future years. IL will cover
the entire city and will be ample
to satisfy the needs Of The city
when i, advances to ten times lts
present size.
The exact amount which will be
voted has not been estimated as
yet but 10y the time the election
is ordered i, will be- known how
much money is needed and the
amount will be- stated with the
order Tor the election.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13

rails are laid out the first fifteen
miles, when the material will be
shipped to the points where it is to
be used.
While the snow worked handi-
cap on the constructors this week
they say that il will benefit them in
that the ground will be much soft
er aud the work can progress more
rapidly alter the snow is melted.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-13

City will be here the latter part OF
next month to remain Tor sometime,
looks promising to those who be
licve that his return means the
Santa Fe will get busy between
Post City and Lubbock. The San
ia Fe has gone so FAR as to select
depot grounds in Snyder, When
this line is finished il will be the
famous Texico. Brownwood cutoff.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
His Confusion.

"Are you working to-day?" asked a
visitor of the poet. "That is, are you
going to work." for it was quite evil
dent that he was not working at that
moment.
The poet ran his fingers distractedly
through his hair.
"I have so many IDEAS" he sighed.
$50 many, many ideas; but they are
all so confused that l really haven't
worked for a year or two
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
Disease Germs

Cannot harm healthy human
bodies. We cannot have healthy
bodies unless we have pure blood,
the kind OF blood that Hoods
SarsapariIIa makes.
This great medicine has an un-
equalled, unapproached record for puri-
Tying and enriching the blood.
1t cures scrofula, eczema, eruptions,
catarrh, rheumatism, anemia, nervous
ness, that tired feeling, dyspepsia, loss
OF appetite, general debility, and builds
up the whole SYSTEM
Get 1t today in the usual LIQUID form or in
chocolated tablet form called Sarsatabs.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
Incredible.

'Over here" said the Arab guide,
I'VE have another mummy. From the
cooking utensils found near her she
is supposed to have been a cook. For
two thousand years she has remained
just where she was found"
"Bosh!" scoffed the American tourist,
"that's no cook"
"Why not?"
"Who ever heard Of cook remain
ing in one place that longT"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05

Little Johnnie, who is considered the
image of his father, was one day in his
mothers way, when she told him ::
"You are always in the way"
He replied: 81 am just like papa"
-Delineator.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05

Peruna Drug Co.. Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen: l have used Peruna
and find that it cannot be equaled as
a tonic, as well as cure for coughs,
colds and catarrh.
You are authorized to use my
photo with testimonial in any pub
lication.
Joseph H. Chase,
804 Tenth St., Washington, D. C.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05

HOWARD e. BURTON.-Assayer arr Chemist
~ Leadyllle, Colorado. Specimen prices: Gold
Silver, Lad, 81 Gold, Silver Toe; Gold, Soc Zinc OF
Copper, 81: Cyanide tests Mailing envelopes and
full price list sent application Control and Um-
pfre work solicited. Reference; Carbonate Ma
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
system.

system.
Victim disposed to grumble) e)-You've
robbed me before I've been in town half
an hour.
Footpad-Yes; this is a pay-as-you-en-
ter town.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
Art Criticisms.

IT don't like marble statues" said the
fluffy young thing. "They always look as
If they had a cataract or something Of
that kind the matter with their eyes"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
Nipped In the Bud

Upgardson Injecting him) )-Old chap,
what will you take?
Atom-A further ride on the water
wagon. So long
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
SusDicfOua.

"a suspicious question" said De
Lancey Nicoll, the eminent New York
lawyer, discussing celebrated case.
"In fact, one of those suspicious ques-
dons which carry their own conviction
with them. 1t is just such question
as gilded youth asked the head
waiter in a Broadway restaurant the
other morning.
"'Was Blank here last nightT ne be-
gan.
"'Yes, SIR the waiter answered.
"'And,' said the youth, nervously,
was l with himT"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
Gold al d La Grippe.

Mr.. C. Happy, Hardin, Ray Co..
Mo-, writes: Il can safely recon-
mend Peruna as a remedy that will
cure all catarrhal troubles.
"It was of great benefit to me, as it
cured me of catarrh of the throat, and
l took very bad cold and had la
grippe last February. 1t settled in my
throat and lungs. l took three bottles
of Peruna and it cured me.
81 highly recommend it to all who
are sick, and l am glad to add my en-
dorsement to that of others"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05

EITC st. Vitus Dance ervous Diseases perma-
tliJ nently cured by DIR. h ines Great Nerve Re.
storer Send for FREE $40 trial bottle and treatise
DR.. 4. II. Kline. Id, 93l Arch St. Philadelphia Pa
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05

Gold beaten out into a lear l-2vU,VUU OF
an inch in thickness becomes translucent,
and the light rays penetrating it give il
a greenish hue.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05

Mothers will find Mrs. winslow's Soothing
eyrup the b.st remedy to use for their childrel
during the teething period.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
Pe-ru-na for Colds,

Mr.. L. Clifford Figg, Jr., 1929 East
Marshall St., Richmond, Va, writes
that when he gets cold he takes Pc
runa, and it soon drives it out of his
system. For several years he was not
entirely well, but Peruna completely
cured him.
People who object to liquid medicines
can now secure Peruna tablets.
For a free illustrated booklet en-
titled "The Truth About Peruna," ad-
dress The Peruna Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Mailed postpaid.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
PILES CURED IN 6 TO Ia DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles in to Il DAYS or money refunded. Soc
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-19

slouchy kingdom. Though the In
jured bachelor could not know of all
the changes taking place, still he felt
the influence of orderly domesticity.
They really enjoyed the nursing,
and their patient particularly appra-
ciated having Miss Alice near, fc. hc1
touch was delightfully."- SOFT So, even
when the physician came, it was Miss
Akce who baniaged the arm after it
was dressed.
When able to be around again it
was difficult to break an acquired
habit, so it happened that Mr.. VIII
liams went over morning and evening
for Miss Alice to attend to his arm.
One morning he did not come; In.
stead the servant appeared with a note
for Miss Alice, who read it with
alarm:
II shall call this evening to sue fo7,
my damages. If it is not rendered me,
am afraid must proceed to extreme
measures"
Miss Alice cried the better part Of
the day after the receipt of the note.
and Miss Lucinda for once wae not
practical so cried some also.
At seven that evening the door bell
rang and Miss Lucinda admitted Mr..
Williams and showed him into the par
lor where Alice sat, openly fearful.
"Take a seat" she whispered.
He sat down facing her. and took
her limp hand. '-~>>
"Bless my SOUL" he cried; whats
the matter?"
Nothing" she exclaimed, and burst
into sobs.
Il wish you'd cry for me-" said the
bachelor huskily.
"Oh," she moaned, I'VE can't pay
those damages, Mr. ;:Williams.''' :;
"Well, if you can't" said he, "caa
you do something else? Can you ac-
cept the worn-out old valentine that
was thrown at your gate about
month ago? Not worth picking up,
perhaps, old-fashioned and full of
flaws, but a most loving valentine"
With her cheek against the band
aged arm, Miss Alice cried some more
but there were smiles shining
through.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-19
In Present-Day Valentines

; From old pictures-many of them
painted centuries ago-our' present
day manufacturers of valentines have
obtained the images of Cupid that
adorn twentieth century love tokens.
It. need not be emphasized upon the
present craze for statuettes to bring
Cupid into the foreground at st. VAL
entine's festival. The February gala
occasion has all. along been &C.
sknoWledgedx "CAadd's : day" ,"%4andAz the
figure of the mischievous god with his
weapons has been universally utilized
symbol, in all that pertains to this
sentimental occasion.
:: That the god of love has known no
lapse Of popularity from the very in
ception, Of the idea Of valentines is
eloquently proven by the little books
known as valentine writer's which
were in general use q century and q
half ago, when the exchange OF valen:
tines WAS common, but when the nan-
ufactured valentine was IN unknown
luxury and lovelorn youth was solely
dependent upon homemade valen-
tines. evolved WITH 9ea ~ ~eess ee3or
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-19

a
With aid influential friends
millionaire artist Charles Berry, local capitalist
recently it $4,000.
Rockland
mioay extended to the
points comprehended by the original
Mr. Donohue South March
his
hotel Roknd He was next employed for
the
hecomo