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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
HEAVY TUCUMCARI RAINS
DAMAGE SEVERAL STORES
Woman Dies After Short Illness: Mil
liner Lenses Part OF New Building;
Restaurant Changes
Management.

Tucumcari, \. NJ Aug. 11-Tucum-
carl and vicinity were visited by prob
ably the hardest rain seen here for
many years, three inches of water fall
ing within an hours time. Considerable
damage was done in the downtown dis
trict, Gross Kelly & Co, wholesale gro
GERS, being the largest losers having
their cellars containing several thou
sand dollars worth of staples. com
pletely flooded. Goldenberg & Co, T.
w Muirhead. the American Furniture
company, and others on Main street,
were damaged to less degree. Light
ming struck a windmill in the east part
of town and demolished the fan, shock
ing nearby residents. The old lake bed
east of town, long known to the old
residents of town, is again filling up,
bidding fair a return of the old state.
The mana cement of the Rock Island
restaurant has again been changed. Tom
Jones, of Chicago, now being in charge
Mrs. L. Petty. who had been very i'll
for several days. died at her home on
South Second street, and was buried
Thursday under care Of the local lodge
of Rebekahs-
Mrs. r. f. Severe, the -milliner, will
occupy half of the new Heman building
on West Main street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
VALENTINE RANCHMAN HAS
UPPER JAWRONE BROKEN
Burro Used for Carrying Mail on Ac-
count of Impassa bility OF Muddy
Roads Following Heavy Rain.

Valentine, Texas, Aug. 11.-Felix
Walker, from the Ed. Jones ranch, was
badly injured bv Il horse throwing hian
into a wire fence. One upper jawbone
was broken, a number OF teeth were
knocked out, while numerous painful
bruises were sustained. The injured man
WAS brought TO the house of Mrs. Lou
Foley and is under the care of DIR.
George b. Graves.
Heavy rains are falling over Valentine.
The adjoining ranches all report a splen-
did dCwnpOur in their various sections
OF the country.
Owing to the heavy rainfall between
Valentine and the Candelarias, the stage
which carries the mail could not get
through, 50 the mail was brought in on
Il mule.
w. I. Jones leaves tonight for El
PasO, where he VIII have his injured
shoulder examined through an X-ray.
c. {. Jones has returned from Fort
Davis, where he has been ATTENDING
court.
Mrs. Lille Howard, who has been at
tending the Alpine normal, is visiting
Mrs. ?. T. SDruill, prior to her depar-
ture to FL PasO, where she will soon be
engaged in school work.
r. \. POOLS mother, who has been
here visiting relatives and friends for
two weeks. has returned to her home
near Munday, Texas.
DIR. and Mrs. George B. Graves are
guests at the ranch home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. u. Means.
Miss Willie Mcneil of Valley Mills
Texas, vino has been visiting lIr. AM
Mrs. W. L. Cass has LETT for San An
tonic for a visit with relatives.
Mrs H. j. Passm0re and children. who
have been visiting at the nome Of Mr..
and Mrs. B. G. Parker, have returned
to their home at Goliad. Texas.
R. A. Pool is hauling lumber to his
newly acquired ranch, 10 miles from Val
entiDe Mr.. Pool will soon begin the
erection of a modern residence.
VI. +. Steel IS in from his ranch and
reports splendid rains and grass grow
ing rapidly as a result.
J. H. Gray and family, who moved to
Las Cruces last April. are returning 10
Valentine to make their future home
here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
RAINS ARE CONTINUOUS
IN ESTANCIA VALLEY
Store Changes Hands; Estancfa Sheriff
Attends MOuntafnair Chautauqua;
Many Visitors In Town.

Estancia - NJ, Aug. 11.-Heavy rains
accompanied by severe electrical storms
have been frequent throughout the val
ley during the past ten days. The
long drouth is broken, but too late TO
be of much benefit to the crops. How
ever. it will make fall pastures grow
nicely
Eugene Romero. proprietor of the
Romero planning mill has bought the
merchandise stock of S. A Goldsmith
Miss leila Roberts, teacher in Es-
tancia's public schools, has returned
from two months visit at FL Paso.
John F. Lasater. T. S. Smith and
sheriff Meyers attended the chautauqua
at Mountainair this week.
Miss Elmer Tuttle has returned from
a visit with friends in Albuquerque
Mrs. Fannie Formby and nieces,
Misses Formby and Aaron, Of Albu-
querque, are here visiting friends.
Rev. Mr.. Walker, who las been hold
ing meetings at Mountainair, has re-
turned home
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Weaver and fam
lily have gone to Roswell to remain
during the fruit season.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Carlyle have left
overland for Pennington and other
points.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
ASSESSMENTS IN
ARIZONA GROWING
Two Bisbee Sisters Marry
Two Miners in Salt Lake.
BiSbee Notes.

Bisbee, Ariz.. Aug. 1.-THE last as
sessment levied in this territory shows
an increase Of over S3.G0O,OO0 Maricopa
county has an increase of nearly s2,O0O,-
600. COchise county stands first on the
list, its wealth 6enig s1S.25S,714.s6. The
total assessment for 1910 is SS5,91S,-
1888, against $S2,6S4, O6256 for the
year 1909.
Repair work on the city reservoir will
be started at once.
\ report of the sanitarium commit
tee cE the Knights OF Columbus recon-
mends Arizona as the place for 4 tubcr-
culOSis sanitarium.
Heavy rainfalls are reported from diff
ferent points OF southern arizona.
Caught by the rain while on his prop
erty, ka-l Scarker. the owner OF some
mining claims in this district, is serious
" iii, and it is feared that pneumonia
may develop.
HOrd was received by VI. T. Higgoa
yesterday that his two daughters. Emma
and Louise, have become the wives oil
two miners in Salt Lake City.
e.. Dudley was arrested on the charge
of robbery. J. Itule charges him with
having opened the cash register in his
pool hall
1t is announced that the Elks' build
ing will be ready for occupancy in less
than two months.
Jack GOyhenix. late umpire for the
Cactus league, is going to Les Angeles TO
locate permanently.
Vincent J. Dctar, L. II. Spaulding and
Il few other English miners have left
Bisbee for San Franchises. whence thev
will go to South Africa to work in the
gold mines.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
ROSWELL BOY SHOWS
TALENT AS CARTOONIST.
County Commissioner Purchasing Sup
plies for the New Court HOUSE
Automobile Parties In Town.

Roswell, N NJ. Aug. 11--Henry
Pickett. the 15yearold son Of Mrs.
G. A Pickett, has developed talent
as a cartoonist. His york is exhibited
daily in the show window Of the Pay
ton drug store.
governor Herbert J. Hagerman
has returned from an auto trip to Ell
Paso and C1oudcroft.
Chester Smith has gone TO Las Cru
ces TO take charge of the Western
Union Telegraph office at that place
W. NJ Atkinson, chairman of the
board of county commissioners is in
Chicago buying materials for the new
court house.
Mrs J. L. Dow and son, R. c. Dow,
are here from Miami, Ariz- Mrs Dow
will make her home here with her
older son, city attorney H NJ Dow,
and Robert will return TO Washington
and Lee university in September
w. w. Carroll, of San Angelo; A D.
Brice. of Sweetwater; NJ. c Johnson,
Of Fort Worth, and H. Bentall, of Cole
man. Texas, who are making an auto
tour of western Texas and eastern
New Mexico, have been here sevral
DAYS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
NEWS OLE soLOMoNyILLE

Solomonville, Ariz-, Aug. 11.-Mrs. C.
W. Davis, OF Globe, Ariz., is visiting
the Massey family. Mrs. Davis lived
here several years ago.
Mrs. Carrie Robinson of Wilcox, Ariz.,
is visiting Mrs. and Miss Yeti Mrs.
Robinson is a teacher in the Wilcox
schools.
John ID. Williams, county treasurer
has returned from a short visit to the
Iodian Hot Springs.
Miss Edna Barney of Thatcher is Wis
iting her cousins at the Barney place. .
west of town.
Mrs. Juan Van Order is very Ill at
her home in Sanchez.
John Van Order has arrived from
Gleason, having been called home on
account Of the serious illness of his
mother.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
MANY OPINIONS BY
NEW MEXICO COURT
Six Decisions of Importance
Made by the Supreme
Court.

Santa Fe, n. NJ, Aug. 1.-THE terri
torial supreme court has affirmed the
case of the Colorado Je' ephone COM
panE. appellant, VS.. Cher.es @. Fields,
appelle- The suit involved only $3.50,
cost Of putting in and taking out
telephone at a private residence In AL
buQuerQue, but the question at issue was
whether the telephone company had the
right to make such a charge when 1t
had contracted under its city franchise
to furnish telephone service for $36
year at the most The lower court held
that the company did not have this right
and the supreme court sustains the low
er court
In the matter Of the application Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
ROSWELL THIEF STEALS
COMMUNION SERVICE SET.
Hsgerman Man Marries Roswell Woman
Prominent Railroad Magnate Visits
His Son-OtheI Visitors.

Roswell. y. VI. Aug. IA thief en-
tered the Christian church and stole one
of the silver communion service sets and
helped himself to various other things
c. VI Davenport. manager. of the al
falfa meal factory at Hagerman. and
Miss Eta Pitt of this city were married
by Rev. p. T. Ramsey, minister Of the
southern " f. church of Roswell. The
bride IS the daughter of Sidney Pitt, the
well known cattlem&n. The couple left
for Hagerman, where they will make
their home
Harold Hurd. receiver of the United
States land office. returned from trip
to his old home in Massachusetts,.
Eb Sphinx, prominent land man oil
Jacksonville. H.. who has extensive
property interests in the Pecos valley.
returned 20 his home after trip looking
into his business affairs here.
J. ". Nicholas and J. W. Livingston
left for Livingston. Wis. to close Sut
their business affairs. and will return
Immediately and locate in Roswell
Mr. AMI Mrs Frederick Brooks have
gone to Oklahoma City, where they will
locate
Mrs. John B. Fielder, who has been
here fer nearly a year with her brother,
~
will locate permanently.
Mrs Jack Cupp has returned 10 FL
Pasn. after spending four months here
visiting friends.
Miss Roberta Gardner left for Putnam.
Texas, where she will make an extended
visit.
s. H. Chisholm. the millionaire rail
road mag1late, is here for a visit with
his son. Clifton Chisholm. at his farm
southwest of Roswell.
F. s. HARRISON of Bolton. Mo. Is here
visiting his cousin, ]. L. Leonard.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Stewart Davis have
returned from a visit to their old home
at Das MoiBes. Ia
S. R. Mckinney returned to his home
at Crowley, La after visit with his
brother \. G.. McIlhinnev.
Misses Eva and Mel Greer returned to
their home at Maryvilie, Tenn, after
visit Of several weeks
Miss Clara Shabacker has returned
from two months visit at Independ-
ence. Ia. She also visited at Wichita,
Kan.
The new Nimitz theater has opened.
Let us suggest dainty frozen dessert.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
PECOS RAILROAD
ALMOST FINISHED
New Rail Outlet for TOyah
Valley Runs to Sara
gOSa.

Pecos Texas, Aug. 1.-THE PecoS
Valley Southern railway has the track
laid from Pecos City to Saragosa, a
distance of 80 miles, and passengers
and freight are now accepted for trans
portation between those points The
private car of the Swenson LAND COM
pany, filled with homeseekers from the
north and east. was the first passenger
car to be taken over the line Regular
service will be installed at once, and
the thousands of tons of alfalfa now
stored can be moved by all rail from
the Toyah valley to the eastern mar
kets. Formerly the rate for delivering
this product from the valley to the T.
& P. by freighters was Is cents per
100 This rate wifi be reduced over
$3.50 per ton, which will be added to
the profits of the grower.
General manager Carwile has made
application for the handling OF mail
and will inaugurate a two train service
each way at once
There is great activity in the sale
of lots in the new towns of Saragosa
and Balmc4hea, on the line of the
railroad and many and substantial
buildings are being erected in each
Over 5000 acres has been added to the
acreage in. alfalfa in the Toyah valley.
during the past year, and hundreds OF
families have settled there.
In addition to the regular mixed train
service. gasoline motor cars will be
used for quick and frequent transport
tation of passengers, thus giving the
patrons of the line accommodations
equal to interurban service.
a big celebration and carnival will
be held at Sara gosa. September II and
IS. in appreciation of this rail connec
ton with the outside world. Arrange
ments are being perfected for the pres
ence of prominent men OF the state
who will address the crowds.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
ROSWELL CHILD WANTS
MOTHERS GRAVE GREEN.
Contributes Her Mite Toward Pur-
chase of Pumping Plant to
Supply Water for Cemetery

Roswell, n. NJ, Aug. 1.-THE wo-
men of the Cemetery association, who
are raising a fund of 1000 for a new
pumping plant in the Southside Gene
terry here, have already secured over
$500.
The smallest subscription was one
cent which was given by little bare
foot girl who said she wanted to help
to keep the cemetery green, as her
mama was buried there She got away
without disclosing her identity
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
DRILLING BEGINS
FOR PLATEAU OIL
Excitement Incident to Dis
covery of Oil Has Not
subsidized.

Plateau, Texas, Aug. 11.-Drilling for
oil has begun one and half miles
south of town, the work being delayed
some days awaiting the arrival of a
carload of coal.
Quite bit of excitement was created
over oil being discovered in a well of
Jno. Mann. who lives about 20 miles
north of Plateau, and it is said an oil
company is taking leases on all lands
Obtainable in that section, as well in
and adjacent to TINS place.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11
STILL ANOTHER BURGLARY
Is REPORTED AT ROSWELL

Roswell. n. NJ, Aug. IA burglar
entered the furniture and general
store of Hills & Dunn, on Main street
Entrance was effected by breaking
open a window with an iron bar a
revolver and a large amount of cut
Ierv was stolen. Three guns left on
the floor next to the window show
that the burglar made a hurried exit.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy is today the best
known medicine in use for the relief
and cure Of bowel complaints. il cures
griping diarrhoea, dysentery, and
should be taken at the first unnatural
looseness of the bowels. It is equally
valuable for children and adults. 1t
always cures. Sold by all druggists.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11

R F. Ross. Of Waco, brother Of the
late Gov Ross of Texas. is guest at
the residence OF ". P. Glenn. SIG Ari-
iona street Mr.. Ross is accompanies
by Mrs. Ross and his daughter. Miss
Mary Ross, who is a staff writer for
the Waco Times-HeraId.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-11

Let us suggest a dainty frozen dessert
Phone the Elite an slime
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-21
ShA 0idn't Mind.

A girl with a Gibson face and a
green feather in her hat boarded a
Chestnut street car the other after
noon. She carried something in a pa
per sack under her arm. The car was
crowded with passengers. and no one
offered to rise
The girl looked worried. but set her
lips and grabbed at strap. Just then
the car lurched. the girl made Il wild
effort to keep on her feet and threw
her bundle straight in large mans
lap. There WAS peculiar grinding
sound in the sack. and then something
seeped out that looked snSpiciously
like the yellow II an egg.
What in the thunder is this stun"
be started to say, when she sweeIly
remarked as she ciung 70 the strap:
"Oh. never mind making apologies.
l can get another dozen Of eggs at our
grocery" <
The conductors removed the sack Of
eggs. and the man looked: 50 savage
that not one dared lauEh.- Louisville
Times. X sg ssass
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-21
Am1uSe1p,emts
GRAND

In spite of the numerous counter
attractions last night, the new bill at
the Grand was greeted by packed
house, and all who were present re-
port another fine show.
Cecil Gordon and Co., presenting
their singing and talking sketch en-
titled "The Binkley Girls" made a dis
tinct hit. Their comedy is new. re.
fined and very nifty.
Weiser and Weiser, billed as 1.-THE
Funniest of Comedy Gymnasts," made
good their billing and kept the audi
ence in an uproar of laughter during
their entire act.
Miss Evelyn Dare made her debut
as permanent soloist last night and
to say that she made hit is putting
it mildly. Miss Dare has charming
personality and a beautiful soprano
voice which she handles most artis-
tically. She is easily the best that
Mr.. Temple has ever had in this de-
partment.
The picture program is one OF ex-
oeptional quality and all in all this
sho wis one that is bound to attract
large crowds to this popular theatre
the remainder of the week and next
Sunday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-21

There was a big house full of peo'
pie the saw the opening show for
this end of the week at the Gem last
night, and everyone was highly pleas
ed with the bill.
The Four Samoan girls, in their
singing and dancing act, have a spec
tacular production that is full of mer
it and a stage full of melody. They
have excellent voices and splendid
list of vocal and musical numbers.
Gardner Lowell, the timber accen-
trio, was unable to reach Bismarck
for last nights show at the Gem,
owing to illness, but the vocal solos
of Miss Louise Garringer and Emmit
Griffin, both of Bismarck, were popu-
lar numbers, and filled the program
satisfactorily. The act Of the Samoan
girls is a big one and made up for
the absence of other vaudevillian at
fractions last night.
The picture program has for lead
er the Cowboys Strategem," thrill
ing western scene laid in western Ne
braska, that is true to life for that
part of the country. "The Ericks," in
their novelty acrobatic feats supply
a sensational number, and "A Short
Lived Triumph" furnishes all the
comedy necessary.
If the show goers of the city want
to find the show that will please them
completely the Gem is the place for
them tonight. First performance
starts promptly at o'clock.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-21
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By Associated Press.
Fort Dodge, Ia, Oct. 20.-While a
cold rain fell in torrents and added
gloom to the already sorrowful occa
sion, the body of Senator Jonathan
P. Dolliver was laid to rest in OAK
dale cemetery on hillside overlook
ing the city this afternoon. Drizzllng
rain, driven by a cold, raw wind, be-
gan to fall early this morning, and
compelled the family to- abandon the
original plan of holding the services
on the lawn of the Dolliver nome
The funeral, therefore, was held IN
the seth regiment armory, which &C.
commodated 5000 persons, who
crowded every available space in the
big building Standing outside the
building, straining to catch word OF
the eulogies being pronounced upon
the departed statesman, were almost
three thousand persons. They crowd
ed around the building until finally
Senator Clapp Of Minnesota left the
services inside and went outside, max
ing short speech to them.
From nine until eleven o'clock this
morning, the body of Senator Dolll'
yer lay in state in the reception room
Of the Dolliver home. Hundreds there
looked upon the form Of the senior
senator as it lay in its gray casket.
Immediately upon the arrival Of the
United States senate and house COM
mittees at 1870 o'clock, the simple
services at the home, consisting OF
a prayer by Rev. William H. Spence,
of the Methodist Episcopal church at
Fort Dodge, were held The body was
then conveyed to the armory. The
six blocks to the armory from the
Dol]iver residence were lined with
crowds that stood in places of want.
age and waited with uncovered heads,
despite the downpour of rain.
The services in the armory were
brief but impressive. Following the
rituatlistic services of the church, Gu.
logies were delivered by the follow
ing men: Rev. Charles NJ. Stuart,
Chicago, editor of the Northwestern
Christian Advocate, on "Dolliver, the
Man.; Governor Carroll, on behalf of
the people of Iowa; Senator Cummins,
as representative of the United States
senate; Harvey Ingham, editor Of the
Register and Leader, en- behalf of the
press; Judge r. NJ. Wright of Fort
Dodge, for the people of Fort Dodge:
the Rev. Robert Smylie of Sioux City,
for the northwest Iowa Methodist con-
ference; the Rev. w. H. Spence of
Fort Dodge, on 1.-THE Senator's Rela-
ton to the Home Church." and Bishop
William Frazer Mcdowell of Chicago
on "A Fallen Leader"
Go See the Best Shoe Store in N. D..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-21
Consumption

Anyone interested in the cure OF Con-
sumption should get one Of the booklets
telling of recoveries by the use OF Eek
Coughs, Stubborn Colds and Pneu-
monia may be the beginning of more
serious troubles-Lckman's Alternative Is
the effective remedy. Bead Mr.. Kanaly's
Gentlemen: For five or six years
was troubled with cough and expectora-
ton. I also had high fever. My case
v as declared Consumption by my physl-
clan. l was given Cod Liver Oil, Crea-
sote and other medicines. all without
At Christmas time, 1906, I was not
expected to live. Calling another physi-
clan; he advised the use OF Eckman's
Alternative. which I took with excellent
results ead was entirely cured.
During the past year have gained,
IS lbs. I 90 out In all weathers and
have had RoI Cough or cold whatever.
I giva these facts to encourage others
to use Eckman's Alternative"
fSigned 4MdAvit) james W. Kanaly.
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Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and Lung
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-21
HOOVER s. EPPINGER
The M'kENzIE Hotel
(Conttnued from page ~

HULL Po6S S'I
big men of the Northwest and when
the opportunity presented itself to en-
large the scope of his activities by
taking over the sheridan House. he
formed a partnership with E. s. Al
tll for the purpose. A year later Mr..
Patterson was sole proprietor.
He continued to prosper and In 1916
he built the 500 hotel, which gave
him a total of 200 rooms and made
him the bigges landlord in the state.
I In the meantime he had developed
a taste for and capacity in politics
and his energy commended him TO
his fellow citizens. For more than
twenty years he has been active In
public affairs, was a member OF the
city council for twenty-five years.
mayor for seven terms and Is now
chairman of the board of county CON-
missioners and member of the city
commission. He had convictions about
property values and he made his in
vestments pay by improving his hold
ings: he had and has farm lands Ia
the neighborhood of Bismarck and
these he developed and made pay. The
elimination of his progressive spir't
took the form of plans for the Hotel
Mckenzie which he has now realized
on. In all of his business career ne
has had the advice and counsel 81
Mrs. Patterson, very capable bust
ness woman, who has been postmaster
at Bismarck for thirteen years and
whose untiring energy has been
large factor in the record of successes
obtained by Mr.. Patterson.
The Mckenzie is built for and will
be conducted as a Eueropean hotel,
as all modern hotels now are. This
will appeal strongly to the travelling
public and the dining room and grill
will be conducted on the la carte
plan, with prompt service at any hou:.
And another feature that will be ap-
preciated by travelling men is the ar.
rangement of the big, finely lighted
and airy sample rooms on the seventh
floor, to which trunks will be carried
on the freight elevator.