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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-03
ABILITIES REDUCED $500
tmen Recommend Accent Tax-Reports of the
Town Officers.

dition. the town debt having been reduced
$S,3O1 so. The floating debt OF 5000,
which came over, has been, paid The
changes made by the recent legislature IN
the highway law places the burden on the
town direct of caring for the winter roads,
to be paid for out Of the general fund IN
stead Of the highway tax as heretofore:
Under the new law the highway tax must
be expended on the summer roads. Care
full estimates place the extra cost OF caring
for the winter roads at not less than
ST 900. Another change in the law makes
the appropriation for the permanent road
work at $3.50 instead of $500 as last year.
The expense of caring for the towns poor
has materially increased and there seems
no way in which to reduce it in the near
future. After careful consideration your
board would recommend a tax Of AZ cents
on the dollar. The grand list is $6l; 433 ~
The school directors recommend a tax
Of bO cents on the dollar of the grand list
for the town school districts.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-03

"A young curate, having preached in the
place of an influential rector, was eager
to hear his sermon praised by the older
clergyman, but the older man offered
nothing to please his vanity. Finally the
curate took matters into his own hands,
and made definite bid for compliment
II hope, sir, did not weary your people
sir, not at all; nor by the depth, either"
answered the rector.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-03
Health officers Report.

The report of DR.. Henry Tucker is as
follows:
The health officer has to report that for
the year ending March 1, 1911, there has
been no serious epidemic. There have been
sporadic cases Of chicken .pox, scarlet
fever, erysipelas, humps, diphtheria, pneu;;
monia and typhoid fever. The typhoid
fever cases seem to have. been imported.
The most imperative need of Brattleboro
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-03
Library Trustees, Report.

The trustees Of the Brattleboro free
library open their report with financial
statement showing balance on hand Of
81, 421 II from the town fund and $3256
from the Grout fund. In regard to the
work of the past year they. say; T.,
The same old story must be told by your
trustees with regard to your town library.
This has pursued the even tenor OF its
way during the past year, and shown the
same gratifying progress as heretofore
An inventory was taken during the sum
mer, which resulted in the discovery of the
loss of a very few volumes, and these of
no particular value to the collection.
We have been obliged to replace many
books that were completely worn out by
use, and our outlay for re-binding has ma
terially increased. 1t is a pleasing fact
that our circulation is larger than ever be-
fore, and that the patronage of the chill
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-03

ports Of the various town officers
Jast year are presented below, to-
|ith the annual financial state
hey show that the towns liabili-
been reduced $S,301.60 during
The selectmen recommend tax
Its as against 45 cents last year.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-03
Selectmen s Report.

e~N~NNSAAANNs - ~"SF
board of selectmen submit here
cir annual report for the year end
. 81, 1911. There is a balance in
ids OF the treasurer of 81 ,348.47,
e bond due Jan. l, 1911, and
70 Of outstanding bills. To Offset
MOUNTS there are due taxes for the
u amounting to $3.50, $500 OF
estimated good.
pome from the town house is
expenditures $3,3SS.N. The
between the building and the
block has been concreted, with
New concrete steps and a new
Retaining wall at the south end
yeway have been built. This was
for The reason that the surface
undermined the south wall of
end, causing the building to set
ront should be concerted, proper
ut in and the outside of the
tainted the coming season. The
the auditorium needs quite ex:
pairs, including the repainting OF
y. Nothing has been done to this
auditorium was opened. When
is done it will need a special ap..
p. The plastering is in bad
when it is repaired, as it should
Ferlor will need repainting. The
practically worn out and if taken
be replaced. If anything is done
either new carpet or a new
cost Of the concrete work men
I'VE was $6S2.70, 5000 of which
Walker paid, leaving the cost to
OF S4S2.70. This is charged to
account. The bill of $161 .6
entilation plans furnished by
Provost Of New York city in
Fse plans were partially adopted
esent yentilating scheme. The
bursed DR.. Holton who paid the
tges have all been carefully re-
ne West river bridge has been
ED and with its new coat Of
water collar should last many
lont expense except for floor
Three bridges have been re-
changing the planking to con-
|lng permanent roadway. This
Id be continued as it saves the
planking, etc. The Connecticut
e has been painted with coat
The two iron bridges on the
also the Estey and Elm street
onld be painted this season. All
are in good repair.
mmlssioner d. T. Perry was ap-
ent to construct the state road.
W feet was laid at a cost of
ngement made last year, by
5. Hopkins was deputy town
been continued.
contract with the Twin State
Fctrlc Light company for cleo
Is under consideration, substi-
andle power Tungsten lamps for
pile power incandescent and
e power enclosed arcs at a
u year. The present prices
$40. The new lamp is like the
used by the village and at the
annually.
for the year have been collect
bout $500.
ees Of the town are in good con-
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-03
Report of superintendent Of Town
Schools.

District Superintendent John d. Whit
tier reports:
Because of change made in the laws
OF the state Of Vermont by the last state
legislature, union superintendent are not
required to make full report to the citi
zens of the town until July Is, at which
time full report will be submitted, cover
ing the needs and general conditions of the
schools. In order that the town, on the
advice OF the school committee. may act
intelligently in making appropriations at
the March meeting | will make brief re.
port in regard to the material condition OF
the school property.
During the past year, many mucll-neededi
repairs have been made on the several
school buildings, not only for the preserva-
ton of the buildings but for the convent
ence of teachers and pupils. The heating
and ventilating systems have been inn
proved; seats have been removed from the
walls and rearranged for the comfort of
to the hardwood floors to prevent the
spread of disease; the school desks have
been planed and dressed to afford smooth
writing surface; at the academy shelves
were placed in the supply room, new cell.
ing was put up in the grammar room, and
the appearance of the hall was materially
improved
1 suggest that the following improve
ments be made upon the school property
during the next year: That better systems
for heating and ventilating be installed in
the school buildings where such is needed;
that hardwood floors be laid in the inter
mediate room at the academy and in the
buildings in the Fox, Stockwell and Waite
districts. :.
In conclusion, wish to write a word Of
appreciation concerning the zeal and en-,
thusiasm with which the teachers and
pupils have undertaken the work which
[ also wish to express my appreciation OF
the cordial support which / have received
from the citizens and members of the COM
mittee
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-03
s s,3O1 g,
The Treasurer's Report.

w. II. Bracket, Treasurer, in Accom-
with the Town of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-03

Less lncollected West Brattle-
bOro sewer assessment u w
Sewer assessment u w
s 2,136 "a
Liabilities, S3,135 6S
Liabilities, Feb. 10, $91 ,437 %
Liabilities, Feb. II, So, 6S
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16
Mimbres Valley Products
Keep Well.

Another demonstration Of the ex-
cellent climatic conditions of this
valley is an immense cucumber in
a perfect state of preservation
at the office of the Townsite Com
pany. We have seen pie melons
that have kept perfectly for three
years. One of the "old time" set
tiers told us a few days ago that
he had corn in his crib which had
been there for six years and was in
as good state Of preservation as the
day II was put in. AS a matter of
fact, owing to the absence of many
injurious insects here. grain may
be kept for an indefinite period.
Fruit grown in this vicinity is also
of a superior quality to coast grown
fruits in that II has a superior flaw
or; Is Of harder variety; does not
deteriUrate so quickly and stands
shipping and packing much better
than the same kind of fruits grown
in lower altitudinous countries.
Columbus News.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16

The dining room at the Harvey
presented quite a military aspect
Friday evening. when number OF
the officers from Fort Bayard, with
their ladies. dropped in to dinner.
The party drove over in Ford cars.
and the personnel included Major
and Mrs. Koerper, Lieut.. and Mrs.
Priest, Capt. Tefft and Miss Allen,
with Mr.. Hodges. representing the
Ford machines, The party was a
very jolly one and added materially
to the dining room crowd.
Seated at another table was
Lieut.. Poindexter of the recruiting
service and at still another SER
geant and three privates.
The only unpleasant feature Of
the affair was that one of the pri-
Yates was on his way TO Fort Leaven-
worth to do time for a misdemean-
or.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16
CARTER AND REED
DOING BIG THINGS
The Boys Have Commenced
Right and are Forging
to the Front
MAKING THINGS MOVE
They Have 500 to 600 Gal
Ions of Water in the
First Stratum

Immediately erst of the city and
south Of the s. P. tracks, lies the
l00-acre farm Of Carter and Reed,
which will eventually be one Of the
largest chicken ranches in New
Mexico. This year the boys are
getting the farm in good shape and
are instituting a perfect system of
irrigation. They have eight acres
In alfalfa now. and will put in twen-
ty more in September. They will
have 40 acres Of profitable pink
beans and have trees ready TO set
out a nice orchard, likewise arbor
vitae for a fine hedge.
The boys are especially proud of
their well and pumping plant, which
Col. Carter declares is putting water
on the ground at so cents per acre.
They have a No. 5 Advance pump,
drawn by a 22-h p Slower gasoline
engine and are easily bringing up
800 to 600 gallons per minute. The
well is only soft. deep. reaching 10
feet into the first stratum. 1t is a
dug well aft. across and cased part
way up with Col. Carter's patent
perforated cement brick.
A new house and barn have been
completed and the whole farm is
properly fenced.
Our word for it that 800 per
acre wouldn't be any temptation at
all TO change title to this property.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16

Santa Fe, N. M, June l0:-The
enthusiastic response made by the
newspapers of New Mexico to the
proclamation of Governor William
J. Mills, setting aside June 22d as
Post Card Day, on which the people
of New Mexico will make united
effort TO advertise the territory has
both surprised and delighted the
Governor.
Il see almost every newspaper
published in New Mexico" said the
Governor today in discussing the
Post Card Day movement, and II
is a source of much qualification to
me TO notice the universal commen-
dation the proclamation has received
from the pens of New Mexico's edi-
tors.
From this indication | have no
doubt but that the response on be-
half Of the people will be almost
unanimous and New Mexico will re-
ceive an immense amount Of adver-
tising in consequence Of the procla-
nation issued and the publicity given
It.
We who are residents Of New
Mexico, realize the vast undeveloped
resources which lie within our bor-
ders, and we know also that all that
is needed TO give New Mexico a
veritable boom is to have those re-
sources brought to the attention Of
the outside world.
mo doubt this will be done IL
the response 10 the call made by our
people on June 22d. Is with the same
unanimity as manifested by the 10y
al newspapers of New Mexico"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16
Biggest Land Bargain in the
Valley.

800 acres of decided land Z miles
east Of Deming, Ia feet to the first
water stratum. Ideal alfalfa and
fruit land. Forty acres now in
cultivation. Fine young 6-acre APP
pie orchard. 5000 apple trees in
nursery, 800 shade trees. 400 grape
vines. fine garden. small house and
good engine house. Alfalfa this
year cut II tons to the acre and
there will be four or five more
cuttings this year. 9S foot well in
five strata of water, capable of pro-
ducing 1000 gallons per minute.
Small pumping plant already in
stalled. For complete Information
regarding this property call on or
address
The GRAPHIC.
Deming, N. M.
p. S. The property will not be
sold in parcels.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16
]. PARKE TAYLOR
IS A LIVE ONE.
Former Young New York
Banker Doing Big Things
on the Farm
HAS SPLENDID WELL
Crops are all Thrifty and
Bear Evidence Of Proper
Cultivation.

When Parke Taylor left a big
Rochester banking house about
two years ago and came down into
this part Of the Sunshine State TO
put bronze on his cheek and build
muscle on his frame, a good many
people looked at his delicate white
hands and figured he would stand
about ten days farming. They for
got, however. to note the firm look
of determination In his eye and the
spirit that spells success.
Parke looked around and finally
landed on a fine quarter section six
miles east OF the city. The condi-
tions there looked good to him and
subsequent developments show his
judgment was good. He went to
work with a determination that
brooks no defeat and those who
look at his broad green acres now.
can easily appreciate what well d.
rected energy can do. When he
came here he couldn't have told
you whether huckleberries grew on
trees or on vines. but now II you
want to see how irrigated crops can
be successfully grown Parke can
show you the whole business. right
on his farm. In 80 feet of we'll he
has % feet Of water-bearing gravel.
striking the first stratum at 10 feet.
At this easy pumping depth, he
raises water with small power, and
the prime condition of his oats, al
falfa. potatoes, and all kinds Of
garden truck and pink beans soon
to 90 in. shows he knows how to
properly use the live-giving 99.99.
Before Parke came TO this coun-
try he wouldn't have thought Of
building a hen coop, and yet he
built his own coy little shack and
will soon superintend the construc-
ton of a handsome modern bunga-
low in keeping with the exquisite
taste and inclination of his charm
ing and accomplished wife, a univ
ersity graduate and writer of much
ability. and incidentally a living ex-
p0nent of domestic science. We
refer to these qualifications because
we wish TO let the world know the
superior quality Of our citizenship.
Another very interesting member
of the household is J. H. Taylor,
father of the energetic young man
at the head of affairs. who is him
self an expert exponent Of the culi-
nary art and an energetic booster
of the best land under the sun.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16
Mail Order Business.

About a third of the money spent
by residents of this city is sent to
mail order houses when our mer-
chants might as well have il. There
is really no excuse for sending out
of town for merchandise. II your
merchant does not have in stock
what you want he can order it for
you and get 1t cheaper than you
can. He can make profit on 1t
and sell II TO you cheaper than you
can purchase II at any mail order
house and pay the express or freight
on It, IL he will. But even IL you
have to pay little more IL is better
IN buy here. The profit that the
merchant makes adds so much to
the wealth Of the city. while the
profit the mail order concern makes
off you goes to swell the wealth of
Chicago, st. Louis, Kansas City,
Denver, or some other place in
which you have no interest.
The residents of this city should
take some pride in building up their
own city and the merchants should
assist. The merchant or other in
dividual who sends to Dallas, Den
yer. Pueblo, st. Louis, Topeka, Kan
sas City. Chicago, or some other
place for his printing. Is no whit
better than the citizen who sends to
Chicago for his clothing. to Boston
for his shoes, to Kalamazoo for his
furniture and TO mail order houses
In different localities for his other
merchandise needs.
II Santa Fe Is TO stop decreasing
In population, the residents Of this
city will have to commence building
up this town instead Of using their
resources TO build up other towns
and cities and the time 10 begin Is
now. Santa Fe Eagle.
Luna county residents should read
and carefully heed.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16
Do NOT FORGET
POST CARD DAY
Mail Every Kind of Litera-
ture You Can Get Next
Thursday
22ND DAY OF JUNE
The Graphic has Prepared a
Special Post Card for
This Day.

Deming ought 10 mail ten thous-
and pieces Of literature. post cards,
folders, newspapers. special boost
er letters and every thing that tells
Of our grand new state.
The Chamber Of Commerce has
a large number Of S-page folders
printed In two colors and some
special return post cards that can
be had free Of charge by calling up
on the secretary any time before
the 22nd. The post cards can be
used any time before or after the
22nd and should BE used by every
body who sends a letter out Of
town.
The response to Gov. Mills proc
lamation IL absolutely without pre-
cedent in this country. Every city.
village and hamlet in New Mexico
Is making preparations TO mail out
from 100 to $1,000 pieces of booster
literature. Most Of the newspapers
are fixing up special stuff to let
the world know that their particu-
lar town is on the map.
The GRAPHIC has a special story
this week and will print a lot of ex-
tras. Send your friends a leahet,
a card, a GRAPHIC, or a letter.
But be sure that you send some
thing. One thing is sure. Deming is
going to get some publicity on New
Mexico Day. We hope every citi-
zen will help boost by putting his
shoulder to the wheel, Thursday.
.Iune %
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16

tincnt, by establishing two of II,
largest sanitariums for tuberculosis
at IT. Stanton and TT. Bayard, no,
far from Deming.
Some Of our best citizens were
sent here because Of tubercular
trouble, but they are now well and
happy.
Deming is not a poor mans coun-
try. II takes capital and energy
TO be successful here. but the man
who possesses these can not fail.
The towering mountains sur.
rounding Deming making a picture
majestic and beautiful. contain un-
known millions In gold. sil.rs, cop.
per. lead, fluor spar and other ores,
many millions having already been
taken out.
Our Chamber Of Commerce Is
composed Of over one hundred
successful business and professional
men and farmers. who spend up
wards Of $400 each month In telling
the world Of our wonderful possibil-
tiles.
One OF the delightful features Of
residence in this favored region, is
the supreme delight Of our match
less nights. From sunset TO sunrise
there is no spot on the hemisphere
where one can more thoroly enjoy
physical existence. Any person.
who has ever been In Deming will
substantiate this statement.
There are at this time about $50
pumping pants In the valley and
new ones are being installed every
day. Our farmers are Of n most
intelligent class and all American.
In fact. almost the entire population
of Luna county is American and Of
a very high grade.
1t would take columns upon COL
umns TO tell you of what Deming
has to offer in the way Of invest
ment, health. scenery, agricultural
possibilities, mining pursuits or as a
pleasant place for winter residence.
There is still some government
land left and plenty of relinquish-
ments to be had at moderate
price. and better yet, decided land is
still within the reach Of all.
This voluntary tribute TO the
land Of our adoption. is given with
the hope that It may inspire those
who are desirous Of improving their
present conditions, to come here
and investigate. We prefer TO have
investigation made in every other
part Of the Southwest before COM
ing to the Deming country. as a
comparison in the most rigid sense
is always favorable TO the Mimbres
Valley.
We suggest that you write the
secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce for book of facts and map
which will give you a fair idea of
our future and among other good
things. our railroad facilities.
The Call of New Mexico" is ex-
tended TO the world.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16

Over in the Roswell section they
were paying seven cents gallon
for distillate. Several users got to-
gether and organized a little buy
ers' association and are now getting
their distillate at 81 cents. saving
Of % per cent. Those not in the
organization are paying the old Z
cent price. See II you can't work
up little organization in your
community. Ell Paso Business
Farmer.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16

Governor William j. Mills has
named the advisory committee Of
fourteen TO cooperate with the off,
GERS Of the National Irrigation Con.
gress and there are three Albuquer-
que men on the board. The per-
sonnel Of the board is as follows:
Willard +. Holt. Demlng; H. Brand
Hening. Albuquerque; A. Clauson,
Fort Sumner; w. v. Moore. Tucum-
carl; George Webster. Cimarron;
William French, Springer; w. A,
Fleming Jones. Las Cruces; H. j.
Hagcrman. Roswell; W. s. Hopeweli,
Albuquerque: Frank G. Tracy. Carls.
bad; w. y. Garrison. Las Cruces;
w. H. Clearwater. Albuquerque;
r. II. Pierce. Las Vegas; II. M.
Padgett, Las Vegas. New Mexico
State Democrat.
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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-06-16
Insurance.

In this day and age there are
many kinds of insurance policies, ev-
cry company has a variety TO select
from, they are advertised, agents
talk 1t to you from morning till
night and the business flourishes.
Now what we want to tell you
about is "old age comfort" insur-
ance, the most stable and sensible
of the many kinds. Right now,
young man, while your earning cap
acity is at its best. wouldn't it be
wise to invest your surplus funds in
Deming land? 1t can't be stolen,
won't burn up, but will stay with
you and increase in value every
day, whether you are sick or we'll.
the land adds a little to your worth
every dey, and eventually you are
beyond the clutches of panic, power
ty or worry. Let US tell you how
can get started on a 10 or 20 acre
tract near town. We have an in
teresting easy payment plan.
DEMING REAL ESTATE
a IMPROVEMENT Co.
Phone "a. Deming. N. M.
II you are making any improve
ment or know Of any improvement
that is being made. kindly report II
In tho cRAputC