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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01
MvIRHEADLlKES OUTLOOK

lr reply to your questions re-
lating to business tor the year 1909
] am glad to say that IL showed a
healthy increase over the proceed.
ing year. Our books show an in.
crease OF 40 per cent Tor the year.
Christmas business was the most
satisfactory we've ever had-could
have sold so per cent more holiday
goods IL we had had them.
We are very much pleased with
the years business, but what makes
US feel best oil all is the feeling oi
confidence that prevails. There
is no starve to death" talk and
the growlers are so scarce tina,
they must feel lonesome. The
heavy snow and freeze early IN
December has put new lite into the
country. and from all can gather
from "old timers, prospects for
crops this coming year were never
better
That feeling OF confidence and
the universal belief in good times
just ahead is worth more to on,
town and country than we can es.
innate. You know the old adase,
'As a man believes, so he is.
There is much truth IN that saying
as applied 10 an individual or a
community. The man who expects
nothing usually gets all he exp cts
and ali he deserves. That class
OF people add nothing to the town
or country. Its the fellow thai
sings at his work, that puts in his
time and utilIzes every advantage,
leaving the results Of his labors to
the Almighty that makes a town OF
country prosperous.
Tucumcari's prospects were new.
er brighter than they are to-day.
She has schools and school facili.
ties second to none in the territory
A complete sewer system being in.
stalled. The Tucumcari- Memphis
road Just about ready for opera.
tion every assurance OF the Santa
Re from Clovis, and Roswell wants
a road into our town. Real estate
is already showing increased &C.
tivity, and il is my firm belief that
we will witness the greatest build.
ing activity--substantial buildings
this spring the town has ever
known. believe our population
will show an increase of 2,ooo and
upward before the end OF another
twelve months.
After having made these state.
ments you ask il am looking for.
ward to a good businessl The
question has been answered, but
repeat; we are confidently expect.
ing the beet year in the town {
history and il we don't get ouI
share OF the increase il will he oul
iHult.
ieel good all over and expect &C
ieel better every day OF the veal
1910 and wish every individua
in Tucumeari and Quay Count,
may share that feeling.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01
MRS. GORDON GIVES ENJOYABLE, AT HOME SOCIAL

Quite the most thoroughly EN-.
joyable social event OF the season
was the AT Home on Tuesday
afternoon oil this week at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Eugene Cord IN on
Center street. The hostesscs be.
ing Mesdames Gordon, Parsons
and Cady, Mrs. Randle and Miss
Thor,son being also on the receiv.
ing line.
The beautiful home ol Mrs.
Gordon was resplendcnt in holiday
dress OF red and green, the red
Christmas bells and the green
holly, cedar and mistletoe blend.
ing into a cheerful, restiul, charm
ing effect, while the delicate, pene.
trating perfume OF the Chinese
sacred lilies filled every room with
their Intoxicating sweetness, and
the strains oil the violin, from the
pracsiced hands OF Miss Koch COM
pleted the symphony.
At the door the guests were met
by little Bessie Bonny Hamilton
and Ann Russell and were by them
directed 10 the cloak room presided
over by Miss McElroy and Miss
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01

Mrs. w. c. Taggert, assisted
by Miss Nora Wagner and Mrs.
a. -. Pankey, entertained the
Sunbeam Band, seventy.hve in
number at the Taggert home
Thursday evening. A very enjoy
able session was reported.
The school board, this week,
purchased the west hall OF the
block on which the high school
building is situated. This will
give a whole block to the school
and when the grounds are graded
and trees planted il will add ma.
terially to the appearance OF the
grounds and building.
Donald Stewart, manager for the
Gross, Kelley Il Cos. store, said
to a News reporter, We have had
a better year than We expected and
are we'll satisfied with the year $
results. Our Xmas trade was
greatly in excess OF what we had
hoped for. We believe the year
of 1910 will be a still better year
Tor business than 1909.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01
BABES IN TOYLAND."

II is like peeping between the
covers OF beautiful iairv story to
witness thekproductiop OF Babes
Tovland. This wondert lly
beautiful offering will come to the
Crystal Theatre on Thursday even.
ing, Ian. 9th and 1t will be- "A sig.
nal Tor gathering oi the most
representative at this deservedly
popular thcater.
"Babrs in Toyland" is the trip.
IT, work oi a master OF music, Vic.
tor Herbert, the acknowledged
master OF dainty lyrics Glen Nc.
Donough, and the greatest stage
master in the land. Juilap Mitchell
The production is not TO br
brought here with a makeshilt com
pany OF equipment The organiza-
ton has been carefully selected, its
members are trained artists both
in principals and in its magnificent
chorus, and two sixty foot bag.
gage cars are required to transport
the scenery and fixtures that are
used. There is one thing that
stands out IN the boldest sort oi
iashi on, and TACT that is the
strongest asset of this attraction
there has never been an advers.
criticism OF Babes in Toyland 4"
The advance sale OF seats tor the
engagement OF Babes in Tow
land" at the Crystal Theatre will
start at the News office on Mon.
day Jan, 3rd. This engagement
is the one big event OF the season.
There is every assurance that the
attraction will attract the most
representative gatherings OF the
season, and the tact that the ccm-
plete scenic equipment will be
brought here, with expert mechan.
les to handle il. means that the
offering will really he metropol.-
tan production and one that all
classes OF people will find interest
in witnessing. The company is
headed by Harry LAPEL in the
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01
1909 GOOD FOR TVCUMCARI

The year oi 1909 was good
one Tor Tucumcari. The whole
sale houses OF the city report a
good business, the retail stores
have had the largest trade in their
history. A number OF fineresidences
have been erected, miles OF ce-
ment sidewalks have been pu,
down, trees have been planted,
bonds Tor the installation OF san
itary sewer have been voted and
the work OF putting IL down has
commenced. A thirty thousand
dollar high school building has
been erected. The Tucumcari.
Memphis railroad has been built,
a new freight depot erected for the
+. F. * 5. w. railroad, several
fine brick and stone business
blocks have been completed, the
banks report a large volumn OF
business and are carrying half
million dollars on deposit. There
has not been a business failure,
everybody is boosting and look
ing forward to 1910 with the eye
OF an optimist. May the good
year Just begun he one oi progress
and happiness to all of our people
aud all who shall come within our
borders.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01
AUTO RUNS INTO BUGGY

"wednesday evening as Mrs. T..
y. Posey, her little daughter
Leots aud Mrs. Jennie Logan,
we're eros sing the street hcar .he
Crystal Iheater, the Hardgrave
automobile cane speeding by
without lights and rsn INTO the
buggy, making a wreck OF il.
Fortunately nobody was seriously
hurt, and the auto party was Us
badly scared as thc people in the
vehicle. This should never occur
again in this city. and the outos
should he lighted and look to the
speed limit on the streets where
people are passing continuously
The city council will likely pass
an ordinance covering such cases.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01

Tcbe, brother OF our sheriff has
gone to Texas 10 spend a lew
weeks.
kid" Emmet has purchased an
intererest In the Brunswick Billiard
Parlor on south Second Street.
Kid" is very popular with the
railroad boys and will make sue
cess OF the business.
In this issue OF the News will be-
found a statement of the work OF
the Baptist Church OF this city Tor
the year just ended. The report
is very encouraging and shows that
the church has people who are
progressive, liberal. in their sup
port Of the ministry and the va
rious auxilliaries OF the church,
and that they hav. a pastor who Is
filled with enthusiasm and zeal and
Is in touch with his people.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01

Pursuant TO judgment and de-
cree OF the above styled court in
the above styled and number. d
causes, made and entered on the
first dav OF September, A--Dr.
1899. whsrcby il was ordered and
decreed that the plaintiff recover OF
the defendants the sum oi S,8a7.ss
together win interest theron from
November 40. 1908 at 10 per cent
per apnum, and costs OF suit, in.
clnaing ten per cent attorneys lees,
and Tor the sale oil the real estate
HEREINAFTER described tor the sas,--
iaciion al said iudiment.
Public notice is hereby given 4.
J. +. Ward. Sheriff OF Quay Coun.
~, will, under and by virtue of
said judgment and decree, on the
a6th day oi February. A. d., 1910,
at the hour of II O'Clock oi ibs
said day. at the front door OF th-
court house a, Tucumcari, Quay
County. New Mexico. offer Ior snle
and sell At public auction to the
highest bidder Tor cash; thr follow
ing descrihed real estate and PIE.
misses to wit
The north one-half G. s) Of the
Southwest one. quarter (r-4) ard
the north halt (t-a) OF the soush-
east quarter (I-+) Of section thirty
four O34). township ten (Io) north
Of range shirsy-6ve (s5) east. ri.
M p. M. situate, lying and bsiax
Ia the County OF Quay, Territory
OF New Mexico.
And that tbs proceeds Of said
sale will he applied TO the sasislnc. /.
,ion oi said iudgmeat. costs. ana
costa OF sale.
i3-i-st j, II. WARD.
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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01
DR.. W. L. SHELTON DEAD

On last Thursday at ! p. m. DIR.
w. L. Shelton passed away at the
residence oil James Conwell in this
city.
About three weeks ago DIR Shell
ton contracted throat trouble OF
very malignant type and two
weeks ago came to this city ior
treatment. All that possibly could
be done to stay the maladv failed
to bring relief, and on Thursday
evening, surrounded by his father,
mother, wife and ali OF his broth
ers and sisters, he breathed his
last.
DIR. Shelton was the oldest OF n
family OF six children born to Dr.
and Mrs. Shelton OF Oneida, Kan
sas. He was a student and lover
OF good literature, and was espec-
tally fond OF history, having read
the entire history OF the world by
Iaidpath last winter. He WAS a
man OF fine character and pleasing
personality and his friends were
limited only by his acquaintance.
He was a successful physician
and since locating at Montoya two
years ago, had built up large and
lucrative practice.
lie graduated with high honors
both in the high school and in
College, standing second in his
class.
Three years ago he married Miss
Vera Gilmore and to this union one
child, Gilmore, was born.
The first reunion OF the Shelton
family since the marriage OF DR..
Shelton was being held at the resi-.
dence OF Mr.. James Conwell, and
it is a peculiar coincidence that at
this reunion the first death in the
family occurred. He is survived
by his father and mother, Mrs. H..
A. Mehnert, OF st. Louis, &. l..
Shelton, Mrs. James Conwell and
George 5. Shelton OF this city, and
Roy Shelton OF OF Oneida, Kansas.
The funeral service was held at the
Conwell residence at 4;3o p. IN.
yesterday and the remains will be
shipped to Oneida, KAN, tonight.
lnterment will be in the cemetery
at that place.
God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform;
He plants His foot steps on the sea,
and rides upon the storm"
Surely the finite mind cannot
grasp the mysteries OF the Infinite,
and we wonder why this bright
young man so fully equipped for a
long and useful life should be
stricken down by the Grim Mon
ster in the very prime of lie.
Why a loving wife and bright
little son should he berelt OF the
love and tender care oi husband
and father, and the world at large
robbed oi the influence that a man
OF his character would impart.
But there comes the hope that
Some sweet day. when the mists
have blown away, and the veil is
lifted, that I'VE shall understand
and God shall give MS back our
loved ones and will Wipe away
all tears from our eyes.
The News extends TO the entire
family our sympathy in this dark
hour, and believes that the Goot
Father OF all, will he a husband
TO the widow, and a father to III,
iatherless -
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01

LOUISE NtOty
Binks iiittson
Howell Brooks
Josephine Elkins
Recitation ........ Enid Sell
and George Eikins
THE NJ. +. CHURCE
Al the NJ. K. Church there was
crowded house, fine tree load
ed with presents and lots Of candy
and nice things for the children.
Not only did tue little folks get
presents but the congregation re-
membered their pastor, Rev. Nc
Bride and gave him a handsome
Kodak. We have an idea that the
Rev. Gentleman will he sending
hack to the old Hoosier state.
some excellent views OF our city
and its surroundings. A fine pro-
gram was rendered by the Sunday
school as follows:
Opening Chorus BE To
God
by the School
A greeting-xmas In Song
Edith Edwards
Greeting and Prayer
.. McLaren
The Xmas Bells
Nv the School
Recitation on--Christmas
Susa Chaves
Recitztion--Santa Claus
Delbert What
Christmas day
by School
Exercise Why He Came
Miss sneden's Class
Recitation Mo Room
Ruth Gaui,
Solo Angels Chorus
Mrs. Dcvor assisted by choir
Song Joy To The World
Congregation
Solo
Alfred Snyder
Excreise--The Christ Child
Mrs. Beckes's Class
Reciiasion--Hang Up The Ba-
by's Stocking
Adah Bradley
Solo--u, der The Snow =
Chsrioie. f'ortcs
Reading The Wise. den
..'m Russei
Recitation -Lo He Comes
Clarence Bradley
Scripture Reading and Response
School and Choir
Recitation The Angels Message
Julia Burrows
Recitata,ion--kitty TO Chris
Brssi Ponnic Hamilton
Introduction OF Santa Claus
II. 'tr,bution oi Sunday school
treats 10y Santa Claus
Tablcau
santa Claus Aud His Children
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TWO NEW PASSENGER
TRAINS MONDAY
Tucmcari Will Have Better
Mail Service and More Fa.
cilities For Passengers.
2 GOLDEN STATE LIMITEDS

Two new trains will be put on
the Rock Island SUNDAY.
This will give Tucumcari he,tei
mail accommodations, and afford
better facilities ior the travelling
public. A new schedule will go
into effect at midnight Sunday,
January 3rd.
The east bound trains are as
follows; Number ! Golden Stale
Limited" will be composed OF Pull.
man sleepers and observation cars
and will arrive at 1880 a. m.
Number a will carry mail, ex.
press and local passengers. It will
be known as the "Caliiorian, -
and will arrive at 6;4o a. m.
Number 3s will carry through mail,
passengers and express and will
arrive at 7:2o p. IN.
West bound - Number Gold
en- State Limited" will arrive at
5:45 a. m. Number 1, through
mail and express, will arrive at
1905 a. m. Number 81, Cali
iorian," wiiiarrive at 5:4s p. m.
There will also I've a change in
the schecule Of the Polly" the
Dawson train (which will after
Sunday, Janx 3,4 leave Tncumca.
ri at o;ao 4. Nj bd returning, will
arrive r<te q. 5 s5p. ~.
This gives fAimcari eight reg
ular passengH kins daily. and y
will beibut. . teV. weeks until th,
s,1Aeol1s M ~ "a thce.T .Tpcnui
N eQf <1ad, ADD il Il
n 15c to say n Nv Y iN havss a
t4kass two ua {ik fet way OF ioN|
aassnaeK tsaiet 2}xh will .ail'
49, city aot y nes iopr pAsrelI'
s'sl - 81
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Yesterday the second consign-
ment OF the pipe tor the sewer ar
rived.
There are eighteen car loads in
this shipment. A News man was
informed that there would be sew
enty-two cars oi the pipe. The
freight on single car load OF pipe
is $40. 90 and when YOU remem.
her that there are more than sew
enty cars OF the pipe besides the
machinery and other material, il
will be seen that il will take nice
sum OF money to pay the freight
alone
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01

The putting oi the two trains on
the Rock Island will make it nee.
essary to employ three extra pas.
senger crews who will have their
headquarters here and will swell
the monthly pay roll.
TucumoaIi is becoming o rail
road town, and still we hear ru.
mors oi the city oil Roswell being
desirous OF getting in touch with
our cheap coal and securing an
outlet for hts products to the north
and west II would not surprise
usii q road was built to that cit,
~. the pext two years, Then,
|thete Is toe Santa Re, to Clovis,
ALREADY surveyed and bonus ol
ZONE hundmd thousAnd 4 dollarh wait.
Ia..1< - a .1...z1... ! -. \. =. N 2If
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Litleton-.d de Yampert

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. de-
Yampert announce the engagement
OF their daughter Anna MAY to
MIR. Burton Frederick Littleton.
The wedding to take place We'd
nesday, January IA, 1910, at their
home.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01
Ginning Season Closes

The rucumcari Ginning Com
pany will run two days in nexl
month, the 18th and 18th OF Ian.
uary, after which the season viii
close. BE snre and have your
cotton IN time tor this last run,
w. +. Buchanan, Mgr.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01

l.. 5. Mitchell. Gertrude Taylor.
Music Taylor and Clarence TAYLOR
OF Allen were in the city Wednes.
day. MIR. Mitchell and Miss Mu.
sic Taylor were married while
here.
w. ~ Decker. one OF the popu.
lar emplosees a the E p. d s.
,v80||lrs here ~ frssAfaed from Q
vaeallqp otfsisty dsys spept in
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01
CHRISTMASTIDE Is ENJOYED
AT ALL THE CHURCHES
IN CITY OF TUCUMCARI.
II Has Indeed Been A Merry Christmas For The Young
American In This Community. Splendid Programs
Rendered Everywhere.


On last Friday night there were
number OF places in the city where
Santa Claus paid his annual visit.
All the churches OF the city had a
celebration OF some kind. and San.
IN was there.
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Al the Christian Church there
was a Xmas tree and a splendid
program was rendered. There
were nuts and candy and presents
Tor the children OF the church and
Sunday School. A large crowd
WAS present and all had very
enjoyable time. One OF the best
numbers on the program was the
song Dear little Baby" by Jauni.
tn Shaft. She was At her best and
her singing was applauded TO the
echo. :
THE NJ. L. CHURCH SOUTH
Al the NJ. K. Church South there
was rig crowd, q fine Xmas tree
and a we'll rendered program by
the children Of the Sunday school.
under the direction Of Mrs. c. b.
Parchnan. rhe tree was filled
with presents Tor the children as
we'll as other members OF the church
and Sunday school. besides can.
dies, nuts. oranges and apples tor
all the children present.
The program was as follows;
Entrance Song ........... League
Song ............. Xmas Bells
XMAS EXERCISE
C Mittie Winters
H-Rolland Hopper
K Stella Trickey
I--Ova Porter
S-Luciie Wharton
Mary McVey
NJ -Synthia Elkins
A-MArion Ward
S-George Elkins
Recitation. -. Louise Sherwood
Recitation. .... SsIlie Croffosd
Song Well Get Ahead OF santa
STOCKING DRILL
Recitation 80. Mary Sisney
and Winnie Weaver
Recitation. -. =. Lucille Trickey
Recitation. ..... Oscar Crotord
Solo ... bora Sisney
DIVIDE ExsRcIsE
Hoidbrook Hittson
Donavan Hittson
Jack Browning
Ruby Self
Hubert Brooks
Hazel Porter
Recitation Ova Porte,
XMAS CANDLES
Anna May Ward
Grace Ridley
Marshall Wharton
I Howard Winters
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LEWIS KILLS HIM.
FITH 45-SIXSHOOTER
4 HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
$ers Verdict Of Death BY The Accident
81 Six>Shooter In The Hands OF The
lC TO PARENTS THAT SHOULD LAST

y last Carroll Lewis,
and Mrs. Charles Lewis
vas killed accidentally
e OF Richard Phillips
Der and Adams Streets.
he to the house in COM
a son OF Mr.. Phillips and
= they were locking at a
which the Phillips boy had
rom the house. and which
rged while in the hands
wis boy. The little
BY stated TO the jury that
hnded the gun TO the other
Z while he was looking in
II it went off. Death was
1eous. The mother OF the
stated that he only gasped
T she got 10 him. DIR.
was the first physician to
~ scene, and he testified
boy was dead when ne
him. Evidently the pistol
r the face OF the unfortunate
i discharged, his face be-
ily burned with powder.
entered the face at the
the chin and lodged at the
the brain. \ Coroncrs'
'as summoned aud after
the body and hearing the
; they rendered the follow.
let
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01

NOTICE or SHERlFF's SALE
DISTRICT COURT SIXTH III.
DICIM DISTRICT, NEW
MEXICO, FOR QUAY COUN-
TY
l.. I. Lester, Plaintiff }
~. } No. $50
ID. u. Williams, ct al.
defendants.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-01-01

We the undersigned Jury hnd
that Carrollton Lee Lewis came tc
his death by the accidental dis
charge ol revolver in his owr
hands.
rucumcari, y. NJ, Dec. 27th
1909.
T. II. SANDERS.
+. T.. WISrrRs,
+ PicKRgLL.
l.. {. PETERSON,
ID. w. CLAIRE.
J. w. CAMPBELL.
The occurrence is indeed "A very
sad affair. As news reporter
stood by the lieless form oil th.
dead boy who only few moments
before was tall OF lite and laughter
and saw the father and mother
with bowed heads and broken
hearts, and heard the sobs OF the
other little boy who was trying be.
tween his spbs TO tell the Jury how
the accident occurred, our hearts
went out 10 sympathy for all con-
cerned, and we wondered il the
time will ever come when danger
Gus weapons will be kept away
from children. or shall the world
20 on as before soon forgetting
these sad occurrences until some
other boy shall pay the penalty
Tor our carelessness.
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me entife program was veTv
interesting and was we'll rendered.
A large crowd gathered even to
overlooking the seating capacity.
Notwithstanding there were two
large Xmas trees, they were load,
ed with presents. Ii was great
time for the children and they will
not soon forget dear "Old Santa"
but will look forward to his com.
ing again.
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Rass and Jed Harrison. sons. oi
j. !. Harrisop have been at home
from school daring Abe helida
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On Mondss
son Of Mr..
of this cityv
at the HON
corner Of A
He had GOT \
pauy with |
while therefA
revolver
brought ID
was discha
Of the Le
Phillips ba II
boy, and II
the bard
instanta, Il
dead boyH
once aite III
Herring II
reach A.