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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
CHRISTMAS SHOWING IS
 AN EXCELLENT O.

As fine a line of Christmas goods as there is in the city and in many instances superior, is to be found at the Post Office News Store in the Ar cade.- The assortment is almost un- limited in special novelties for Christ mas, and the quality is of the best. Great care has been taken in the se- lection of cards. booklets and folders as regards the sentiment of the verse. Denreson's and other well known makes of crepe paper and material are also kept.
 Book racks in brass, mahogany and birdseye maple; card, cigar and mem orandum cases, also purses, address books, pads, etc, all in different styles and qualities of leather; ladies' hand bags or music roll, in the latest ap- proved designs, any one of which would make nice gift, are kept en stock. Something new in library sets of scissors, paper cutter, and scraper; desk pads with accessories the blotter to be used in successive order, each having the month on it, cut glass ink wells; bridge sets in leather cases: 6saries in every conceivable sort of cover, including the Wards "A Line a Dayv book which is good for five years; high class stationery; checker boards. dominoes and chess men: jewel stands in gilt and brass, traveling boxes of leather in an endless assort- ment fill this store.
 If one Is concerned about sending money through the mail in subscribing for periodicals or magazines this fear may be eliminated by placing the or der with the Post Office News Store, who make this speciality, also carry ing all newspapers of the day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Imagined. That He Was Finest
 Detective Ever

James F'rier, a swarthy Spaniard who appeared at police headquarters yesterday and startled the authorities by declaring that he had located Tony Esposito, the young Italian who mur- dered his uncle in thfs city last Oc- tober and who has been missing since that time, was discharged from GUS tody this morning, having partly re- covered his right mind.
 Frier, who appeared to be suffering from a case of overwrought nerves due to defrium tremens, imagined himself to be a great detective and tried to tell the authorities how to find EspoSito.
 He declared that he had located the missing man at a hobo camp near New London and that good runner was needed to capture him, for Espo- sito is an excellent sprinter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Trade School Work
 Shown By Pupils To Board Of Trade

The work which is being done by the pupils at the State Trade School in Bridgeport was practically demon strated to the members of the Board of Trade at their meeting last night. Frank l.. Glynn, of the Trade School, first discussed the problem of instruct ing enough skilled workmen here to enable Bridgeport to hold the indus trial supremacy which she now en- joys.
 D. Chauncey Brewster, president of the North American Civic League for Immigrants. told of the work of his association in assimilating and bring ing up to the American standard of citizenship. the hundreds of immi- grants who are constantly coming to our shores.
 A number of the pupils of the Trade School explained the results accom- plished by school instruction. Har- shop, told how to make sash which is to be placed in a house now being erected in Vine street. Alfred Schwarzkopf described a cabinet which he designed and made for the Normal School in Danbury. Louis Hlavac, went over the process of mak- ing a pattern for an exhaust to be used in connection with one of the grinders in the school.
 Albert Marshall described the meth cd of getting up a printing job, the cost, etc. Charles A. Coons, the mak- rng of a mould for a rubber machine; Herman J. Lusebrink, the designing of special machinery; all of which Is to be put to practical use.
 The Misses Carrie Harvey and Ha- gel Ferris told how they had designed and made two pretty dresses. both of which were for customers, and exhibits of the work in both the mil inery and dress making departments were shown.
 Resolutions on the death of Fred erick W. Read, as presented by W. F.. Hobbs, L. H. Mills and P. L. Holzer, were read, adopted and ordered spread on the minutes and an engrossed copy sent to the family of the deceased.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Literary Cure For snorina.

To the snorers who ask for the cure let the cause be announced Snoring is the result of stomachic repletion and mental vacuity. A correspondent who has suffered from both prescribes the cure-a light supper or none. tt avoid repletion. and the frequent repe tition of some literary phrase to pro vide occupation for the mind durinf sleeping hours. Go to bed and thinE of some short literary phrase to occu py your mind. The combination of the two prescriptions against snoring-tht abstention from food and the medita ton upon a literary phrase-may b' found in Ecclesiasticus. the ninetieth verse of the thirty first chapter. How sufficient to well hammered man is a very little, and he doth not breathe hard upon his bed."-London Specta tor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
AMERICA IS NOT ALWAYS GOLD MINE
 FOR IMMIGRANTS

That America doesn't always turn out to be land of gold fields and fair promise for. immigrants was proved tMs morning by John Kreth. a husky young fellow of 25, who ap- peared at the charities headquarters and asked for assistance.
 Kreth declared that he came to this country last June. Since then he has sought work in vain, and now he is destitute and in danger of starva- ton.
 He was given a pass to Lakeview Home while the authorities are ar rare eing for his deportation to Hun- gary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Hraunina and !. csbnsn.

The gondoIiers Of Venice aFs sur posed to know their Tssso snd Arfssss The following little incident Ieads sS the supposition that BrowBfnss ~Rs1s to Ghent" may possibly be found fs the poetic repertory Of the Londo1 cabman: A neizbbor one day saw ks, Browning aIigbt from haBsomy Tss cabby looked at the fare fn sfs spen palm with an air Of dissatisfsetfo1 and. wheeling round. delivered bfrsse1f of this parting sbots "Yoa may be ( good poet. but you're ba1 pzTs master."-Mrs. Andrew Crosse fn Fed Letter Days of My Life"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Holiday Offerings

We have received a new stock of liuuors. wines, cord1als, etc for the holiday, which we are offering at close margin prices and which you can not duplicate, considering quality and prices. In this stock there are all the leading brands of whiskies, brandies. wines, cordials, beers, ales, Stouts. Telephone your order, or call. We have fitted up a salesroom up one flight over our cafe and lunchroom and it will be a pleasure to show you our goods, whether you buy or not. We are making a special prices on different combinations which we can deliver to your home, or as a Christ mas gift to your friends or family. G Broch & Son, 347-349 Fairfield ave. Opposite Harrison St., on Automobile Row.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Boy Shoots Chum
Especial from United Press.) )

Especial from United Press)
 LakeNlle, Dec. 15-In "did-not- know-it- accident, last night, Russell Arga1l, IA, of Ore Hill, was shot near the heart by an old revolver held by Charles Woodin, 14, Argall's chum. The boys found the weapon in an attic. trunk during a playful exploring expedition. The in- jured lad is in a critical condition. The doctors in attendance all night feared to probe for the bullet on ac- count of his weak condition. His playmate, Woodin, is inconsolable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
AntimiIitarism ln eermany.

At Strassburg l ga w a general leave barracks. The sentries stood at atten
 ton. then when he had passed on they both at the same instant mimicked his gait. which vas peculiar. behind his back-sentries. mind you. I have also seen street boys in Germany mock the paradeschritt of troopers when an om
 cer passed by. and the troopers grin ned broadly and the officer saw. but said naught. Such antimilitarism is unthinkable in France.-London Globe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15

the rear se- so Dody snatebers raT- aged the cemeteries at night. breaking up the jaws of the dead to exfrze< their teeth to sell to denfists fos fzses- these ghouIs followed WeiIIn9rsn'1 army. They were licensed as s1f5erz
 but once night fell out came their 11pf pers and they prowIed over the baffses field extracting the teeth of fhe des1 or dying.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
CraZ9d inventor
 Claims Affinity
 With Miss EIkins
Special from United Press.)

V0PtCIdI IT IO1i1 C TIT 2 CSS'I
 Washington, Dec. 15GSamuel B. Mc- Henry, 54, Chicago inventor, was taken to the government hospital for the in sane, today, insisting that he would soon be rescued via aeroplane "Chauf- feuse'', by Miss Katherine Elkins, with whom he claims an affinity i1 the spirit world"
 "She is my guardian angel" he de- clared. "Her spirit has saved me more than once and it will not desert me now. Prison walls are nothing to it.''
 McHenry was arrested in the Elkins home, in November, after he had sent many proposals of marriage to the much-courted heireSS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Concerning Freshmen.

James. aged five. and Sarah. aged seven. were the children of profess or and took great interest at the be- ginning of the college year in the class collisions which they daily witnessed on the campus. They discussed the merits of the case from every side. James usually preferred the freshmen. while Sarah always sided with their enemies.
 One afternoon James was trotting
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Naval SaIufaa

Originally a town or a warship fired of it's guns on the approach of friend ly strangers to show that they had such faith in the visitors peaceful ill., tentions they didn't think it necessary to keep their guns loaded. Hence the naval salute.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Aa Made tha Sale,

'sYes, the property is cheap enough. Why do you want to sell it?"
 You won't give me away"
 'No.''
 "Well. sir. it's because Pm the only man in this neighborhood that doesn't move in high society. and I'm lone some."-Chicago Tribune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
His csgtsoas

What are you doing Bov, Wfxz<> thorpeT'
 settlement work" Settlement work7 You 6en't ts4 the part" That's what I'm doing, 58s< E6s same: I'm collecting bflIs for ss< g>s% cash."-Excbauge.
 Light itself Is e 9reaf corTscTfve 4 thousand wrongs and abusss tzst e<s grown in darkness disappear Ike >w1n and bats before the light ef 1sy,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Ground Broken
 For New Capitol
fSpecial from United Press. ]

V0PGCIdI IIOIII OHII6u 6SSI
 Delhi, Dec. 15-In the presence of a great crowd, ground was broken, to- day, for the new capital building here. King George and Queen Mary. surrounded by their court, participa. ted in the ceSemony
 Immediately afterward the King Emperor reviewed troops from all parts of India. This afternoon, their Majesties attended a military tourna- ment and reception.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Old Fashioned.

"What's the trouble with you and your fiance? Is he jea lous?''
 Well. he isn't exactly jealous. but he's what you might call old fash toned. He doesn't want me to be en- gagged to anybody else."-Washington Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15

dCTOSS IhS -s--4 ns--S--Ae uSHlis t~ his fathers hand. His little face was quite serious. and he kept looking be- hind him more or less fearfully. His father. deep in meditation. was not no ticing until finally small voice said:
 .Father. they wouldn't mistake lit tie boy for freshman. would they?"- Woman's Home Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
LORDS PASS INDUSTRIAL
 INSURANCE
Especial from United Press.)

London, Dec. 15-Lloyd Georges tn- dustrial insurance bill was passed on third reading in the House of Lords. today, after being slightly amended. The House of Commons undoubtedly will concur in the amendments which are of minor importance. Parliament will adjourn tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Good Sense.

l Good sense is as different from genius
 as perception is from invention: yet | though distinct qualities, they fire
 Quently subsist together.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Marked ResembIance.

"Grace. is that sweetheart of yours an auctioneerT' No. father WhyT' Because he keeps on saying he's go ing-going-going, but he hasn't gon' | yetr'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
FORMER SULTAN WORSE
(specia1 from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
 Constantinople, Dec. 1.-The condi- ton of former Sultan Abdul Hamid is worse today. Two physicians are con- stantly in attendance.
 The ex-ruler at times is delirious and imagines he is still Sultan. He raves about plots to dethrone and assassin a ta him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15

hiladelphia-Burglars thought the statues of St. Peter and St. Paul in a local studio were human beings and dropped their lanterns and ran, get ting no loot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15

New York-According to Dr. H. H. Goddard, of the New Jersey State School for Predetermined, detectives increased twice as fast as normal minded persons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
Dead Man,s Teeth.

Before artificial teeth were created deficiencies had to be made good by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15

ate him.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1911-12-21
Notice for Publication.
Non.coal land.

NOn-cOaI land.
Department Of the Interior. US land Office at
FtSumnsr. December. 20 1911.
Noties h hereby given that George W. BLACK
Of Blaektower. N M. who on Jan. II. 1907
made homestead entry. serial lumber Gssi for
southaast quarter Of section 8 township north
range SO E.. New Mexico Principal Meridian
has aled notice of intention TO make final ave
year proof to establish claim to the land
above described before VIM. }. cuFFen' United
States Commiasionef In his Office 81 Elovs
New Mexico on the 22nd day Of January lsis.
Claimant names a. witnesses;
tvidW W. Nicholas. Albert B. Daniels. Walter
,men, Daniel l.. Koye. all Of Clovis. New
Ms1eo.
d2l-i25 Arthur f.. CuFren' Register
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1911-12-21

to be sold under and by virtue
of a Judgment rendered in the
District Court of said County
and Territory, on the 10th day
of November, 1911. in favor of
J. E. Lidengton, Plaintiff, and
against J. S. Fitzhugh, Ida Fitz-
hugh, A. ]. LipscOmb and the
Western National Bank of Far
we'll, Texas, Ia corpOratiOn) De-
PENDANTS, for the sum of $3967. 80
including all court costs and at
torney's fees, and for the fore
closure of a Mortgage on the
above described real estate and
premises, and ordering said real
estate sold according to law to
satisfy said judgment and costs.
Witness my hand this 18th.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1911-12-21
Notice of Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that
on the 14th day of February,
1912, at the hour of 2 o'clock
P. NJ, at the south door of the
Court House in the City of Clo-
Wis in the County of Curry and
Territory of New Mexico, l, M.
C. Spicer, duly appointed Special
Master, will offer for sale and
sell to the highest and best bid
der for cash in hand, certain
tracts or parcels of real estate
with all the improvements there
on. and described as follows to-
wit.
Lots numbered Six (6) and
Seven (7) in Block number Sew
enty- Eight (7S) in the original
Town or City Of Clovis in the
County of Curry and Territory
of New Mexico, as shown on the
official plat of said Town.
Said real estate and premises
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1911-12-21

Lot numbered nine (9) Of
block seventy eight (7s) of the
original townsite Of Clovis, Cur
~ county, New Mexico.
To satisfy a judgment and de-
cree of foreclosure Of a mort
gage on said property in favor
OF the plaintiff and against said
defendants obtained in said
court on the oath day Of May
1911, for the sum of $17O8. 90
and costs therein together with
the further sum of S195. so at
torney's fee: / will on the LIST
day Of February 1912 at the
hour of 10 o, clock a. m Of said
day, at the front door of the
court house, in the city of Clovis
Curry county, New Mexico, Of
fer for sale and sell to the high
est bidder fcy cash all Of the
above described property to
satisfy said judgment, decree,
costs and attorney fee, and in
terest on said judgment to the
date of sale.
Witness my hand this 9Th day
of December 1911.
G. H.. Hannum,
Sheriff of Curry Co. N. M.
BY w. w. Odom,
D7-d28 Deputy.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1911-12-21
Notice of Contest.

Serial No. O749i. Contest 7i9.
To Frank M~uldowncy. OF Clovis. N. NJ. Con-
testes:
You are hereby notified that Howard w.
johnson. who gives Clay Center. Nebraska. as his
pOstohce address, did on April 20. 1911 file in
this office his duly corroborated application to
contest and secure the cancellation Of your
homestead entry. serial no. 07d9l made January
range 80 Fest. N. M. p. Meridian. and as
grounds Tor his contest he alleges that said
Frank Muldown6y has never at any time estab-
hhed his residence on said land.
You are, therefore. further notified that the
said allegations win be taken by this Office as
having besn confessed BY you. and your said
entry viii be cancelled Hereunder without your
further right to be heard therein. eitheuF before
this Office or on appeal, II you fail to file in this
ONCE within twenty days after the FOURTH
publication Of this notice. ~ shown below. your
answer, under oath, specifically meeting and
responding to these allegations Of contest. or If
due proof that you have served a copy Of
yeur answer on the said contesiant either in
peflon or by registered mail. IL this service is
made by the delivery Of a copy Of your an
answer TO the contestant in person. proof of such
service must BE- either the said contestant 5
written Acknowledgement Of his receipt Of the
copy, showing the date of its receipt. or the afH-
davtt Of the person by whom the delivery was
made stating when and where the copy was de-
lwered; II madeby reRistered mail proof OF such
eGTVtce must epnabt Of the affidavit Of the person
By whom the copy was mailed stating when and
thePuatonee 70 which It was mailed. and this
antdavit must b accompanied by the post
mastaE's receipt for the letter.
kou BhUlld state 70 your answer the name of
the post qdics to which you desire future no.
tiens to besent to you.
Date q 6rst publication. December il. 1911
second December 81. 1911
fourth Jan. l. 1912
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1911-12-21
Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate

Notice of Sale of Real Estate
Notice is hereby given that
in pursuance of an order of sale
issued out of the District Court
of Curry county, New Mexico
on the Oath day of May 1911, in
an action wherein Mary John
Napier Morris is plaintiff and
w. d. McBee and Myrtle McBee
are defendants directed me, the
undersigned sheriff of said coun-
ty to sell the following describ.
ed real property. to-wit:
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1911-12-21
day of December, 1911.
M. C. SPICER,
Special Master.

Mrs. Shrum of MelrOse was in
the city this week the guest Of
Mrs. Swearingen and Mrs. Jolly,
Mrs. COland left Monday for
her home in Los Angles, Cali
fornia, she has been visiting her
daughter C. Downing of this city
and also a daughter at Valley
Mills, Texas.
Mrs. Florence Rodkey leaves
this week for a two weeks va
cation at her home in Pittsburg.
Pa. Miss ROdkey is connected
with the Conservatory of Music.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1911-12-21
Notice Of Contest

Serial No. o22J. Contest so
department Of the Interior. unitgd sa
Tocisrsnes duebsasi. o. 6isektoWaS n
contoataa.
You are hereby nbtasd that LONE Duhhas
who gives Sc. Vnin. New Morico a. BE post
4 onice addrsas did on November 10 1911 ne IN this
,ofiee HE duly corroborntud appliaathen % cons
test and secure the cancellation OF your home
stead entry No. o8is5 serial no. O2277 made
Sept ., 1901 for southwest quarter. section 10.
township 2. north. range % east NJ %. p.
Meridian. and as grounds for his contest be a.
lsgsa that claimant Clarence opobaush. has
never maintained a residence on nor cultivated
the land.
You are. therefore. further notified that the
said allegations win b. taken BY this ofice a.
having been confessed BY YOU. and your sad on
try will be cancelled hereunder without your
further right TO be heard therein. either before
this Office OF on appeal u you fail tos fis 10 this
Office within twenty days after the fourth pub
lieatlon Of this notice, as shown below your
answer. under oath. specifically meeting and
responding 70 these ALLEGATIONS Of contest OF q
you fail to file within that time 10 fls in this Of
fee due proof that yoaa caye sorvsd{a copy Of
your answer on toe sid contestant either IN
person or by regisbeted hail. II this serYiea ID
made by the delIvely'6fa copy OF your inawer
to the contestant ia pon. proof q such SER
vice must be either tho Aaia contestants written
acknowledgment Of HE receipt Of the copy
showing the date Of its reeeipt,o the aRidavit
Of the person by whom he delivery was made
stating when and where the copy was delivered:
Il made by Registered mall proof Of such SER
vice must consist Of the affidavit Of the person
by whom the copy was mailed stating Wh@n and
a. 80 % "a "-n aAHa
affidavit must be accompanied BY the postmsSt.
er's receipt for the letter.
You should state in your answer the name o.
The post Office to which Won desire future DO
tees TO be sent to you.
ARTHUR f. Curren. Register
Date Of frst publication November 30. 1911.
second December z
third Decamber u
fourth December q
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1911-12-21
Notice for Publication.

Non coal land.
pnrtmsnt of the Interior u. s Land Office at
Sumner. NJ. n. October 70. 1911
htice Is hereby given that honjamin n.
CrSqhead Of BlRcktoWer. N. ~ who Oh Deem
Der q. 1905 made HOMESTEAD Entry, 0G2, for
the northeast quarter Of sec ion u, Township 4,
north. range "a EastN NJ. p. N. has hled no
notice Of intention 10 make final Eve
year proof, to establish clai q to the l3nd above
described before william ]. Curro1. u. 8.
Commissioner, IN his ONCE 81 Clovis. n. " on
the 22nd day Of December 1911.
Claimant names a. witnesses.
GeorEs T.. Tracy. Isaac r. Smith. Jesse Q.
Stanford, al Of BlacktoWor N. ~, james N.
Stanford. Of Clovis, N. n,
Arthur 3. Curren. ReEi9taR
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Ron-eoal land.
Department Of the Interior. u. 8. Loud Omce
ct Fl. Sumner NJ. NJ. November Is. 1871,
Notice 10 hereby given that Mary ". WlliamR,
Of Clovis, N. NJ. who. on Oct 2. 1905 made
homestead entry serial No. 03667 TOR SIl
section 8 township / north range "a ea4t New
~. p. meridian. has hled notice Of int4ntion "a
make final fvo-yoar proof, % eatabhgh claim
70 tbs land above described, before william "
Curren, u. s. Commissioners, At his once " Go.
Wis. NJ. n. on the 9Th day Of January 1917.
Claimant names as witneasea;
John BopDenmeyer, James D. Looper. both Of
clovis. N. N. Alpheus r. Powell. Harry
RirdsalL. both Of Biacktower. N. N.
A. =. cufren. Register. NSo-J6
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1911-12-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOD CON- NWUs
Department Of the Interior, Y. 8 land once a.
Fort Sumner, N. NJ. December 8 ielE
Notices IA hereby Fivsn,that Thomas u. DoFmeno Of
Clovis, N. NJ, VINO. on May 20. 1875 made
Homestead Entry serial No. Qs3tl Tor
Range 30 east. NJ. N. p. Meridian, haa MED
notice Of intention 70 make Final hve.year
Proof 70 establish claim 10 the aand anove
described before William J. CuTren. United
States Commissioned. 10 his ONCE at Clovis, New
Mexico on the 22nd day Of January tsls.
Claimant uames - witnesses;
Daniel M. Simmons. George W. Black. james
Holden. Daniel l.. Moye. al Of Clovis New
Mexico.
Arthur F Curren, Register
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