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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
CHAvES COUNTY
SELLS COURTHOUSE
The Anti-Saloon League De
clares Against Special
Election at Roswell.

Roswell, N NJ, Feb. 24.-The old
Chayes county courthouse and jail, a
two story brick. built in 1890 at a cost
of $4,000, has been sold to Rufus W.
Smith, at public auction for $3.50. the
purchaser obligating himself to /raZe
the old building and have the site
clear of all debris by April Is. Mr.. Smith
will use the material In putting up a
business house IS by 100 feet on the cor
ner of Fourth street and Virginia ave-
nue., about 275 feet east of the Citizen S
National bank, fronting the courthouse
block.
The members of the Citizens civic
movement, q result of the Anti-salOOn
league agitation, have published a no.
tice declaring our unalterable opposi-
ton to any effort on the part of any
individual or body OF individuals either
in the capacity of an official body, or
otherwise constituted. to secure spe-
cial election on the local liquor question
in any form, prior to the regular city
election, for the express reason that such
an election is not recognized by the ter
ritorial law, and would be a farce and
without any force whatever.
Secondly. That we hereby refuse to
participate in such sO-caiied election for
the above expressed reason, and we
hereby warn those who may press this
matter that if they do press IT, the only
possible result will be high license, and
bringing it upon themselves, they will
be expected TO abide the results of their
own action.
And furthermore, That in case such
so-called election is held and the result
is high license, it is our unqualified pur-
pose to elect such men at the approach
ing city election as Will pledge them
selves not to issue a license to the sa-
LOOM"
The Baptist Young Peoples union and
the Epworth league of the First Meth
odist Episcopal church of Roswell have
adopted forcefuI resolutions pledging the
support of the members for the anti
saloon movement.
J. H. Bonney. who lived in Roswell
from 1882 to 1892, and who is engaged
in mining Is miles east of Las Cruces, is
here on a visit with his brother, c. D
Bonney and family.
An additional arc light at the depot
now lights up the north end of the
building, where passengers get off the
southbound' train at night.
]. W. Avis, charged with embezzling
$4,000 of the funds OF the Cooperative
Supply company, was discharged by
judge Welter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
TULAROSA HAS SOCIAL;
BOY HURT At SCHOOL

Tularosa- y. NJ, Feb. 24.-The oyster
supper given recently by the Woman's
Home mission was a success. the pro-
ceeds aggregating $35. Misses Mable
Hall, Edith Abbott and Minnie Bourne
served.
Willie Prude had a finger broken and
hand bruised considerably while playing
black man at school
Mrs. J. J. Goforth and sister. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry GOforth. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Houston GOforth are spending a few
days at their ranch.
Frank Curry and Miss Margaret Prude
accompanied Miss ElOise Carroll to her
home at Mescalero to spend a few days
Julius Herfourt is here from Ell PasO
visiting his mother, Mrs. Anna Her
fourt.
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Bent have re-
turned to the mine from AlamOgOrdo.
Mr.. Bent is seriously -
c. l. Sibley is engaged at work at the
Bent mine
Mrs. T. 3. Meek and Mrs. Henry But
Ter are on the sick list.
Little Bulah Rogers is suffering with
a severe cold
Edward Long, who has been visiting
his brother, DR. Long. has returned TO
his home in Hot Springs, s. D.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
ENUMERATORSARE
NANEDFOR CENSUS
Appointments Are Made for
Globe and Vicinity; Also
Clifton and Morenci.

Globe Ariz, Feb. 24-Census super
visor F. F. Towle has completed the
rating of the application tests of cen
sus enumerators for three counties, ella,
Graham and Cochise. and has sent in
his recommends tions for assignments
10 director Durand, tof the census bu-
reau.
The fortunate ones selected to take
the census of ella county and the dis
tricts in which they will begin work
on April are:
Mrs. Sallfe Burnett, No. 81, Globe.
O. H Booth, No. 80, Globe
Philip H. Meyers, No. 33, Globe
Thos. Trevilian, No. "a, North Globe.
Douglas K. Duncan, No q (north.)
Fred Pascoe, No. IS (north-)
G. NJ. Allison, No. % (north.)
Edward F. Knowles, No. 80 (south-)
Philip S. Smith, No. So (central)
Mrs. A Howard, No. So bellevue
and Crowley
OF the applicants who took the ex-
animation in Globe, the youngest one
Douglas K. Duncan, Is years old,
passed the highest in both schedules
and was assigned TO the most difficult
part of the county north OF Deer
creek.
The highest standing of all applicants
in Arizona was that of William c.
Hedgpeth, a farmer. who took the ex-
animation at Phoenix. He had one-half
of one demerft-
Following are the assignments for
Graham county:
Clifton-Claude Hooker, Lehi Lar
son, jr.
Jones.
Stafford and Thatcher-Martin NJ. ia
cobson.
Fort Thomas-William c. Myers.
Pima-Spencer c. Haywood.
Metcalf-Joseph y. Haywood
District No. 39-Horace B. Gardner.
District No. 46-Jesse c. Wanslee.
District No. 4g-Bentley Sessions.
Successful applicants in Cochise
county are:
Bisbee-Samuel Verran. jr., Henry w.
Aiken, Lorenzo Wright, Bernard w.
Norton, B. L. Blaisdel1-
Douglas-Charles P. Daiber. Chas. A.
Temple, Edw. c. Gleason.
Naco-V. W. Bennett.
Tombstone-F'rank D. Myers.
Benson. W. Gull.
Willcox-WaIter c. Lowdernilk.
Observation-Disclosures Trenham, John T.
Greenlee.
Bowie-Russen B. Heinrich
Paradise-Renwick White.
Supervisor Towle has employed Thos.
Treviilian as an extra assistant in his
office, rs authorized by the director OF
the census and in few days all OF the
papers will be graded and the assign
ments made for the remaining counties
in the territory.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
DEFINING BUSINESS
MEN ORGANIZE
Ralph c. Ely Is Elected
President of the First
Chamber of Com
merce.

Deming. N. N, Feb. PA strong
chamber Of commerce was organized
here recently over 100 of Demings
business and professional men, and a
number Of big ranchmen gathering at a
banquet at the Harvey house, with
representatives of the Southern Pacific,
Santa Fe and Wabash railways in at
tendance.
The after-dinner deliberations were
presided over by Maj. James R. Wad-
dill. and responses of an inspiring
character were made by E. H. Bickford,
banker John Corbett, District attorney
Pollard, DR.. Swope, editors Shapespeare
and Holt, Edward l. FouIks, of the
Deming board and prominent railroad
men, the chief address of the evening
being delivered by Hon. Ralph c. EIy.
who was unanimously elected first
president of the organization. Roy
Bedichek, a prominent ranchman, was
elected secretary and county clerk Lee
O. Lester treasurer.
The meeting was the largest and best
ever held in the Mimbres valley and
marks an era OF prosperity never be-
fore known here.
Farm lands are rapidly increasing in
value and new settlers are coming by
the score.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
CURRY APPOINTS
MORE POLICEMEN
New Mexico Clerks Fail to
Keep Treaty Of Austrian
Government.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Feb. 24-Governor
Curry has appointed George T. William
son Of Lordsburg, Grant county, and
James B. Gilliland, of Tularosa, Otero
| county, special mounted policemen.
Judge John R. McFie has dismissed
the damage case of Hulda NJ Peterson
vs. The Santa Fe railroad for damages
for the death Of her husband. The case
was brought while the territorial law
recently disapproved by congress was
still in force and which required notice
on the railroad company as q prelimln-
airy TO bringing suit and establishing
jurisdiction.
Joseph S. Carey, aged 20, son of a
leading merchant in the Bahama islands,
died at St Vincents sanatorium of
tuberculosis. He has been in this city
since last November The remains will
be shipped to Nassau.
Attorney general Frank W. Clancy
has addressed each of the rs probate
clerks Of New Mexico, calling their at
tention to the fact that the Austro-
ungarian government had complained
to the state department, which in turn
through the secretary of the interior.
has notified governor Curry that the
local New Mexico authorities had failed
to observe treaty obligations in not
notifying the Austrian government of
deaths of Austrian subjects dying in
testate.
Quite number of men of that ma
tionality are employed in New Mexico
coal mines.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
Today's News of the Great Southwest
BOY BREAKS ARR
WHILE AT PLAY
Oscar Crofford of Tucumcari
Misses Pole of Trapese.
News Notes.

Tucumcari, n. NJ, Feb. 24-While
playing at the home of a neighDor. Os-
car Crofford. the Ii year old son of Mr..
md Mrs. v. y. CroI<ord fell and broke
his left arm between the elbow and
wrist. The boy was running and at
tempted TO jump to trapese pole,
when he missed his hold and fell on his
left arm, breaking both bones. Physi-
clans splintered the arm anu dressed
the wound
n. V. GalIegos and family have left
the city for a months trip through
Texas, Colorado and New Mexico points.
They will go first to Galveston and
from the Gulf coast will return home
by way Of Colorado, getting back to
New Mexico in time to attend the in
auguration Of governor Mills. Mr..
Gallegos is receiver of the United States
land office here.
Ladies of the Maccabees of the World
have organized a local hive at the
Masonic hall Mrs. Anna z. Bourne,
territorial commander, and Miss Helen
Love, district deputy, both of Albu-
querQue, were here and assisted in the
installation Of the lodge
Mrs. A. ". Barnett and two children
are visiting her sister in FL Paso.
The medical department of the E P
- ~ W mas ICCSlNSQ d &c SulpuiOHl
OF supplies from the general hospital at
Bisbee, Ariz.
L. A Muirhead, who has been in Chi
cago and New York on business for the
past month, has returned.
A Keator, ranchman of near Cuer-
vo, who was brought to the. Tucumcari
hospital last week suffering from blood
poisoning in the arm has recovered and
returned to his home.
Henry Young, E. P. S. w. fireman,
who was burned about the head and
face short time ago, has recovered
from his injury and reported for duty.
Mrs r. H Harris, who has been here
this winter for her health, is greatly
improved and will soon return to her
home in Kentucky
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
DAMAGE SUIT OVER CATTLE
Is REOPENED At ROSWELL.

Roswell, n. NJ. Feb. 24.-Judge J. w.
Armstrong, of Carlsbad. is here for the
case of Capt. c. w Merchant and sons,
who have enjOined Williams and Christ
mas from driving cattle from a range
that has been Infected into the ''Mer-
chants range" which is now classed as
free located in Eddy county.
The case was tried with a great num-
Der of witnesses last November and was
decided in favor of the Merchants
Now comes motions 10 modify the
courts November ruling. The case also
involves the question of pOssessOry
rights to the public domain, which ex
cites keen interest among many stock
men
: The plaintiffs complaint alleges that
if the defendants cattle were turned in
to Merchants's range damage 10 the
plaintiffs would amount to not less than
$4,000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
FORMER Ell PAsO POLICE
CHIEF, AN INSPECTOR
In immigration Service I'm Arizona
Many Going to Douglas TO See
HamiItOu,s Flights.

Naco, Ariz. Feb. PA. D. Milton, of
the United States immigration service,
and former chief Of police of El
Paso. came into Naco today on business
connected with his office.
F. NJ. Abrams, a local rancher and
hotel man. returned today from La Can
anea, where he has been for the past
two days on business.
Frederick Geisler, of the Naco Lum-
Der company, returned today from a
business trip through several large
towns in Sonora
Miss Kate Sweeney. one of the pio-
neer merchants of Naco, and inter
ested in mines and mining stock OF
this district, returned today from a
40 day visit to Berkeley, Calf, and
vicinity.
Everyone seems to be arranging to
go to Douglas at an early date to see
the aviation stunts by Chas. H. Ham
ilton.
Quite a fire on the top of the Mule
mountains, east of Bisbee, seems TO be
burning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
MEXICANS OBSERVE
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
Give Parade at Observation-Disclosures
live Annual BalI-CarrizOzO
News Notes.

Carrizozo, N NJ, Feb 24.-The mex
leans on tie south side of town cele-
brated Washington's birthday with a
parade which was headed by the school
children of the Mexican school.
The annual ball given here by the B.
Of L. F. and E., in the opera house was
a success and was well attended, 70 cOu-
pies taking part in the grand march
which was led by Miss Willie Hide
brantd and T. L. Johnson. The hall was
crowded to oVerflOwing.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Guerney have re-
turned from a visit to FL Paso.
John and VIM. GALLAGHER were recent
visitors here from White Oaks.
DR.. E. B. Walker is back from FL
Paso.
c. H McMarten and George Spence
have left by wagon for an overland trip
TO Arizona points.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Canning will re-
turn at the end of the week from New
York city
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
CuTrER NEWS NOTES.

Cutter, N NJ, Feb. 24.-John Hopper.
Of the Cutter Mercantile company. has
gone to Oklahoma to visit his family.
Mr.. Westlake of the Copper company, is
in charge OF the Mercantile store
Mr.. Weston has finished and is oc-
cupying nice cottage on his claim
near Cutter.
Mrs. Lee, mother of Oliver Lee, has
moved into her house, on her claim
joining the ranch of her daughter, Mrs.
c. Graham.
Mrs. Mitchell from Maine is here Wis
iting her friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Graham.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
TExAN DIES Ar RosWELL.

Roswell. y. NJ. r'eb. 24.-Burr Brown.
young man who first came here about
five years ago from Austin, Tex, died
at st. Mary's hospital at 5 o'clock from
tuberculosis
His father, John Brown, of Austin,
Tex, has been notified and is on his way
here. The young man who was about
80 years of age had been patient at
the hospital since last fall. He owned
a ranch here formerly and was later a
clerk at the Shelby and still later at
the Grand Central hotel.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-18

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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Not Coal Lands.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Minot, North Dakota,
Jan. "a, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that William
E. Wolf, of Minot, N. D., who, on
May 2, 1903, made Homestead Entry
No. 22156 (Serial No. O41SO,. for neA
section "a, township 1853 N, range 81
w, Fifth Principal Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make final five
year proof, to establish claim to thu
land above described, before the reg
lister and receiver of the United States
land office at Minot, North Dakota.
ON the 18th day of March, 1910.
Claimant names as witnesses: I'd,
Herman Widdel, of Minot, N. D.
Peter Winters, of Minot. N. D.
William Abraham, Of MinOt, N. D.
Otto Abraham, Of Minot, N. D.
THOMAS E DISCARD,
: Register.
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
ITCH RELIEVED At ONCE.

That terrible itch disappears with
the First Drops of sample com
pound of oil of wintergreen, thymol
and glycerine mixed in D. d. D. Pre-
scription. This soothing, healing 10
-tion, used externally kills the eczema
germ instantly.
Heretofore the D. D. D. remedy has
been sold only in $1.0O bottles; but
as a special offer, any sufferer in this
town who has never tried D. D. D.
can now try this remedy in special
bottle at 25cI It cures the itch in
stantly. We know this. Paul V. NC
Coy E. Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
Notice for Bids.

Notice is hereby given that the old
echool building and lots of Burlington
school district No. Z, will be sold to
the highest bidder at the village of
Burlington, N. D., on Saturday, Feb.
Is, 1910, at 2 o'clock y. m. Lots des-
crlbed as follows: Lots 6, Z, 8 and 9,
in block 2 of Colton's first addition
to Burlington, NJ D. School building
Isl 26x30 feet, one story and a half
high. Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
By order of the board of Burlington
School district, No. Z.
J. J. Hunnewell,
l-204-3 Clerk,
Burlington, N. D,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
Farm for Sale.

One half section southwest Of Ryder
N. D. Fine level land, $50 acres under
cultivation. All tillable. Good buildings
80 acres fenced, good wells and fine
young grove. Will sell all or either
quarter section separately. Price $4,000
Liberal terms. Address the owner, ".
S. Dean, R. F. D. No. /, Ryder, N. D.
1928"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

Let the Stoltz Lumber Co. figure
with you on that bill Of lumber. A
big, clean stock to pick from, and
prices strictly right. Buy your ha:a
coal now. G. H. Rudd, Mgr. Minot, N.
D. II
Will trade city property or farm
land for good automobile. Lyman
Land Co., 203 E. First street; tele-
phone 256.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
Notice for Bids.

Notice is hereby given that bids
will be received for the erection of a
school building on the southeast cor
ner of the southeast quarter Of Sec
ton 5. township Isl, rang SO. Bids
must be in the hands of the township
clerk, not later than l p. M. March
Is, 1910. Plans and specifications cal
be seen either at the Office Of the
township clerk, Frank R.. Allen, Max,
N. D., or at the Office of the superin-
tendent Of schools. Board reserves
the right TO reject any or all bids.
By order of the board Of TIE Sunny.
slope school district
/, Frank 3. Allen. Clerk,
M, n. q.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

Will give two years crops for break
ing 16O acres of land located as fol-
lows: q - OF Sc IA of section IS,
Q IL of ne IA of section 10, all in
township 1856, range 81. for further
particulars address,
e. III. Newton, Glasgow. Mont:
1-2O3-10
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

Lots i'm Garden Home Add. are get.
ting scarce, will sell what are left for
500 each, and on your own terms.
Lyman Land Co., 203 E. First street;
telephone 256.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

The undersigned will sell at reason
able figures one-half section Of land,
located one and one-half miles west
from Minot. Call or write, Ole Watne,
Minot, N. D. ~ t 4
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

FOR RENT OR SALE On easy
terms, the NV quarter section 6, 1853.
81. 10 acres broke All can be. Price
$2850. Address box 37I, Lidgerwood,
N. d. 1-20.t3chg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

FOR SALE-NorwaV poplar, the
great saw log tree, currant bushes,
guaranteed to fruit the first summer;
send in list of your wants for prices.
Minot Nursery, Minot, N. D. l q tt
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

FOR SAUE+The swA sec. 80, twp.
1856, ange 81, known as the Wilgus
farm. Terms to suit the purchaser.
Either cash, crop payment or on
time, so much at the end of each
year. G. o. Frank, Minot, N. D.
IL Is IA
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

Increase tho laying capacity of your
hens by feeding them oyster shells
81 IS per 100 pounds at the Roell
Hardware.