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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
"A SOLDIER OF Japan"

The engagement of Oscar Graham
and his company which is to be at the
Masonic Opera House Friday, Decem-
Der Gath Is one which is always anti
cipated with pleasure, for no COM
pany that comes here is more gener-
ally liked and appreciated than these
talented artists. This company re-
mains practically the same in per-
sonnel year after year and coming
here each year as they do, they have
made many friends who anticipate
their arrival with much pleasure. Each
year they strive to do even better
work than the preceding year; that
Is why Mr.. Graham's productions have
always been so thoroughly satisfying
Indeed, it is u pleasure to be able to
attend n performance and know be-
fore-hand that one is going to, SO to
speak, renew old and tried acquaint-
anceship, to know that across the foot
lights are people who are thoroughly
in earnest in their endeavors to please
and whom we are glad to have with
us. "A Soldier of Japan" is the play
Oscar Graham is presenting this year.
1t is safe to say that 1t will be thor
oughly worth while.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
TRAINING CLASS GRADUATES

Several of the pupils of the Training
Class of the Presbyterian church were
awarded diplomas last Sunday, hav-
ing completed the course of study Of
the training class under the direction
of Mrs. Ed. +. Saxon. Those who
graduated have been in training about
a year and have pursued course of
study which qualities them for bible
teachers for Sunday school work, five
examinations have been passed by
them, with average grades of 95 per
cent or above. Those who were the
recipients Of diplomas were Misses
Dorothy Morris, Louise MclIlroy, Merl
Koch, Mrs. Frank Liebendorfer and
Mrs. VIM. Troup The exercises were
conducted by Superintendent Mrs. Ed.
Shields, prayer by Rev. Henderlite and
the diplomas presented by Mr.. Ed. F.
Saxon in an appropriate address.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
NOVEMBER DEFICIENT IN
PRECIPITATION

Santa Fe, Dec. l2.-Marked was
the deficiency in precipitation through
out the entire state during November
according to the report Of the United
States weather bureau issued today.
The greatest heat was recorded at San
Jon, Quay county, where the temper
ature reached a maximum of 81 de-
grees, while the greatest cold was at
Red River, II below zero, on November
l3. ,xAt FL Paso, the wind reached a
maximum OF 81 mics I'm hour; at
Roswell, of 80 miles an hour, at Santa
Rosa 80 miles an hour. The highest
average temperature was at Carlsbad
and Gage, 53.S degrees; the lowest, at
Elizabethtown, 29.7 degrees. The
greatest precipitation was l.55 inches
ut Chama. The sunshine for the
month reached 81 per cent Of the to-
tai possible at Santa Fe, an average
of eight and one-half hours each day.
The weather during November was,
in many respects, continuation Of
the beautiful month of October, al
though somewhat windy, blustery and
cooler. The temperature of the month
averaged slightly above the normal,
the eastern and central counties show
cd considerable excess, while fair
ly general deficiency occurred from
the Rio Grande Valley westward.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
DRY FARMING METHODS

Farmers in this section will be in
terested in the announcement that the
Rock Island is distributing free copies
of the Southwest Trail for December.
giving an account of the International
Dry Farming Congress held recently
at Denver. Colo.
The company sent an expert to this
congress for the purpose of selecting
from the addresses and discussions
such practical information as would
be OF aid TO the farmers in the semi
arid region OF the Southwest.
This information has been compiled
with special reference to the needs of
the company own territory, giving
farmers the latest information of sci
entifc value developed at the conven-
tion.
As few actual farmers attended the
congress, this issue of the Southwest
Trail will perform valuable service
in disseminating information that 9TH
erwise would not reach the people in
whose interest the organization Is
maintained.
Copies of the issue may be had on
application to the local banks, or by
writing direct to Mr.. l.. M. Allen, Pas
senger Traffic Manager, Rock Island
Lines, Chicago.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNI-
VERSARY CELEBRATION

The children of Uncle George Smith
are gathering at the family home in
this city to celebrate the Golden We'd
ding Anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith.
Jesse Smith, who is interested in
the garage business here is a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, and they are now
entertaining Mr.. Smiths brothers, j.
W., wife and daughter of Boscobel,
Wis; and IL. l.. Smith and wife of
Scranton, Iowa.
They are expecting the arrival Of
other members of the family who will
participate in the celebration next Sat
urday, Dec. IS.
Uncle George Smith is well known
here having been resident Of New
Mexico and Quay county for several
years and we hope to receive n nice
write-up Of the affair.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
NEW INDUSTRY HERE

SO many chickens and turkeys are
being brought to town these days it
has become q necessity to find more
economic way of getting them to the
market.
Goldenbergs have opened n picking
and packing department and fifteen or
twenty men are now dressing out the
poultry as fast as they can and ship
ments are being made by express TO
California and other markets in the
west.
Mr.. Goldenberg told US this week
they had received about 600 turkeys
and were expecting more in every day
from points along the railroad. The
prices were good considering the big
expense attached 10 shipping odt the
poultry 10 suitable market.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
TWO FORDS COLLIDE

While the maker and inventor Of
the Ford auto was on his way to plead
for peace in the foreign countries two
Fords met in battle on 2nd street near
the postoflice Saturday. One car was
being driven by a son of Mr.. Greg
CORY and the other by Mr.. Higday. We
did not learn the particulars only that
the Gregory car was on Center St.
and turned north just as Mr.. Higday
going south on End. Gregory made a
long turn Mr.. Higday supposed it was
best to make n turn to avoid the other
car but in doing so they came together
and smashed up the radiator, a light
and few other parts Of both cars,
but neither of the drivers were injur-
cd in the accident.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
INTERNATIONAL FARM
CONGRESS TO Ell PASO

FL Paso, Texas, Dec. 18.-The lith
international Farm Congress (the dry
farming congress) and Soil Products
Exposition will be held at FL Pasc,
Texas, in October, 1915. The Offices
Of the Congress and Exposition have
been removed TO FL Paso from DEN
yer.
Preparations are already under way
for accommodating an increased num-
ber OF state, district, county and in
dividual exhibits, as we'll as exhibits
from nations and provinces, outside Of
the United States. The site of the Ex-
position will be at Washington Park, a
beautiful place just on the outskirts Of
FL Paso. The last two oil-Products
Expositions--at Wichita and Denver
were cramped for space, and the man.
agement has decided that this handi-
cap will be overcome next year. There
will be many Exposition features at
III Paso which are not possible when
the show Is staged in buildings and
on streets, as has been done the past
two years.
In addition TO the usual features Of
the Congress and Exposition, visitors
to FL Paso next October will have the
opportunity Of seeing many other at
fractions. In all probability, some
army maneuvers will be arranged for
while the great Elephant Butte Dam
which will be completed by that time,
is alone worth trip Of several hun
dred miles.
The Congress and Exposition man.
agement plans to assemble at FL Paso
the greatest collection Of exhibits Of
products Of the great Southwest ever
seen In one place. In many respects
the 1916 events will be more interest
Ing than In any previous year.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

We the undersigned merchants OF
Tucumcari agree TO observe the fol
lowing closing hours for the week
December 20. 1915. AL
stores, except Grocery stores, will b,
open every night during the week. The
grocery stores will be open Thursday
and Friday nights only.
All stores will remain closed all da,
on Christmas. Dec. 25th.
American Furniture Co.
NJ. Il. Goldenberg Co.
j. +. Jackson
Joseph Israel
T. A. Muirhead & Co.
Wofford q Edwards
NJ. A. Butler
II. Bonem.
II. +. Fitzpatrick
Allen & Dealy
j. +. Whitmore
Collins Hay & Grain Co.
r. A. Dodson
Lockett d O'Bannon
Tucumcari Meat Market.
J. NJ. Putnam
j. M. Stark.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
THE GREEN BUG" AGAIN

Washington, d. Cl Dec. 9-The
"Green bug" otherwise known as the
spring grain aphis, has made its ap-
pearance in Tennessee, Texas, Okla
homa, Kansas and New Mexico. The
farmers are urged by the United
States Department of Agriculture to
watch their fields carefully for spots
where the pest is abundant and the
wheat plants change TO a red or yell
low color. Such spots or areas should
be Immediately plowed under and roll
ed, or IL straw is abundant, this should
be spread over the spots and burned.
The danger of serious outbreak in
the coming spring will depend upon
weather conditions between this and
April /.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
LITTLE MISS EMILY LEE

Mrs. L. +. Lee has returned home
from La lara, Colo, where she had
been visiting for several weeks. While
there she permitted her little daugh-
ter to put on two specialties at one of
the large picture shows. Little Emily
made good the first performance and
was asked to repeat another night. She
received S2l for the two performances
and has a proposition to accept a nice
contract with Il company touring the
west.
Miss Emily is quite young but she
has great talent and will no doubt be
star in musical comedy some day.
She has been seen here but few times
and has always pleased her audience.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
STATE UNIVERSITY HAS A
SPLENDID ENROLMENT

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Dec. 16.--Fur-
ther important gains ia students for
the University Of New Mexico are an
ticipated with the opening Of the sec
ond semester on January 4th. At the
opening Of the present college year
class Of eighty freshmen brought the
University's enrolment up TO about
100 per cent above that of two years
before, and two hundred percent over
the college grade enrolment Of three
years ago. From representation of
only eleven counties three years ago
the representation advanced to twen-
ty-two out Of the states twenty-six
counties, with special students from
one Of the missing counties.
Early information received by the
registrar indicates that all four OF the
missing counties, Union, Mora, Sando-
val and Torrance, will have students
in the state university after the first
Of January.
One of the most important advances
made by the state university, and one
that means much for its speedy growth
Is assurance of the extension Of the
Albuquerque street railway system to
the campus during the early months of
1916. The prospects now are that
cars will be operating to the Univer-
sity before the commencement exer-
cises next May; and Mt any rate be-
fore the opening of the next college
year. Lack Of adequate transporta-
tion between the Albuquerque busi-
ness district and the University has
been one Of the institutions serious
handicaps. Growth Of the University
itself and of its neighboring residence
district have combined to make the
extension imperative, and strong busi-
ness and property interests have pro-
vided bonus to insure immediate con-
struction and operation Of cars on a
tewnty minute schedule for a period
of three years. Only u small part Of
the necessary bonus remains unsub-
scribed and this is considered n GER
tainty in the next few days.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
EXHIBITS TO Ell PASO

FL Paso, Texas, Dec. 16.--It is con-
templated that a number of the state
and national exhibits which will re-
main at the San Diego Exposition will
be moved TO the International Soil
Products Exposition, which will be
held at FL Paso next October. These
exhibits will be strengthened by the
addition of products grown in 1915,
and remodeled to conform to the space
requirements of the Soil-Products Ex-
position.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
It IS BELIEVED
AUSTRIA WILL YIELD
TO UNITED STATES
SATISFACTION OF AMERICAN
DEMANDS, INCLUDING IN
DEMNITY, IS EXPECTED
FROM AUSTRIA

Geneva, Switzerland, Dec. ia
dispatch from Vienna, Austria, receiv-
ed by way Of Buchs, Switzerland, says
that President Wilson's note to Austria
regarding the Ancona incident has pro-
duced n profound impression in gov
ernment and political circles. The
note Is said to bs resented only by
the minority.
II Is generally believed in Vienna
says the dispatch, that Austria will
give satisfaction to the United States
and will pay an indemnity, especially
as the crown has large interests In
America.
The few Austrian newspapers which
have commented on the note, IL Is re-
ported here, have taken the position
that the United States is wrong in
presuming Austria Hungary had been
adequately notified Of the American
attitude on submarine warfare thru
the medium of the notes to Germany.
The only information received In this
connection it is explained, came in
the form Of more or less indefinite
newspaper dispatches.
The contention in Austria Is that the
United States should have sent copies
Of It's memoranda to all beligerents
for their common warning.
About the same attitude is mani
tested in Germany. No criticism OF
the United States is caustic, and very
few newspapers venture any comment
whatever.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
HARRY G|ROUARD
TAKES POISON BY
MISTAKE AND DIES
TAKES STRYCHNINE INSTEAD
OF QUININE AND DIES IN A
FEW MINUTES - WELL
KNOWN HERE

Harry Girouard, son of ]. j. Gil
rouard, who has been making his home
with Mrs. Weir and family near the
Mesa Rodonda, took poison through an
error last night between seven and
eight o'clock and died in few min
utes thereafter.
A coroners jury was summoned this
morning and taken TO the home of
Mrs. Weir where an inquest was held
over the body. Four witnesses were
examined and IL was understood that
Harry had been having bad cold
and instead Of filling capsules with
quinine as he thought, he filled them
with strichnne.
He called Mrs. Weir to his room
and told her he thought he had taken
the wrong medicine and died within
d few minutes.
The jury made no report until late
this afternoon after examining the
sister Of Mrs. Weir again in this city.
Their report was as follows:
I'VE, the jury, find that Harry Cir
Guard came to his death by taking
poison through error"
Mr.. Girouard was an ideal young
man, % years OF age, well known in
this city. His father lives out near
Mrs. Weir's and his brother, Robert,
stays In town and is attending school.
The funeral will be held at the home
and the body buried out there where
his mother and two brothers and sis
ter are buried.
The many friends of the family
deeply sympathize with the sorrowing
ones In this hour of sadness.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
MAN BADLY BURNED

Clovis, N. NJ, Dec. l4.--F. N. Scott
proprietor OF clothes cleaning es-
tablishment here, was seriously burn
ed yesterday while attempting to res
cue an employe who had accidentally
ignited a pair Of trousers saturated
with gasoline. In rushing to his en-
ploye's assistance Scott kicked over
a tub of gasoline, which took fire, and
his clothes were almost burned from
his body before the flames were ex-
tinguished. The employe escaped
with only slight burns.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
STATE AUDITORS FINISH WORK

A. G. Whittier and assistant au-
ditors have practically finished their
duties in this county and Mr.. Whittier
is loud in his praise Of the efficient"
manner in with the hooks and ac-
counts have been and are now being
kept. Very few errors were found and
nothing that amounted to anything
worth while.
Mr.. Whittier said he was glad TO
have had the opportunity of meeting
our people and he compliments them
on the class Of officials they elect to
take care of their business.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
CRACK HUNTERS BAG QUAIL

Saturday Dec. IL two OF the crack
shot hunters of the city went west TO
Newkirk for quail hunting and came
back. each having the limit.
II Is said that these men are two Of
the best the Southwest has and they
challenge any shooter of Quay county
for meet. They always get their
share of game every time they go out.
Just ask Messrs Offholter and Sam
uels how to get the sport out Of COM
mon shot gun.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
MIR. HOERING ORDAINED

An immense congregation assembled
in St. Clements Church in I'll Paso
Sunday TO witness the ordainment of
Edward j. Hoering into the priest -hood
of the Episcopal Church. The SER
vices which were conducted by Bishop
Howden were remarkably beautiful
and very impressive.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7. Stalker Of Clovis
were present TO witness the ordain-
ment.-Cloyis Journal.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
MERCHANTS ADVERTISE

The merchants have taken consider
able space in the News this week and
are inviting the citizens of Quay coun-
~ to call at their stores and inspect
their immense stocks of goods.
The windows and stores are full Of
Christmas cheer this year and many
useful and ornamental presents are
being shown. Read their ads closely
and trade with the merchant who in
vites your cooperation.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
FREE AIR

We usually have about all the free
air in New Mexico we can use, but
il has been found necessary to put in
an air compressor at a cost of $3.50 for
the benefit of the patrons Of the big
Union Garage in this city. II is now
on tap near the filling station in front
Of the garage.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
PASTOR HEARN CLOSES HIS
WORK HERE NEXT SIJNnAY

Sunday services will be the last reg
ular services conducted by the pres
ent pastor, o. w. Hearn.
Bible school 9:45 n. m.
Preaching and Communion IL a. m.
Y. p. S. c. E., $3.50 p. m.
Evening service 1880 p. m.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

At the regular convocation of Tu-
cumcari Royal Arch Chapter Monday
evening Dec. 18th the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing
year:
J. +. Whitmore, High Priest.
T.. B. Jones, King.
j. l.. Dunwoody, Scribe.
J. w. Corn, Captain of the Host
o. f. Brown, Principal Sojourner.
j. B. Whittle, Royal Arch Captain
C. T.. Catterson, Master 3rd Vail.
J. T. Morton, Master End Vail.
A. w. Goldenberg, Master LIST Vail.
l.. l.. Ernst, Treasurer.
A. +. Codington, Secretary,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16
GETS REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION NEXT YEAR

Chicago, III Dec. l5,--The selection
at Washington Tuesday Of Chicago for
the Republican national convention
was followed today by flood of in
quiries for hotel reservations. The
convention will be held June 7.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-12-16

J. b. Armstrong, j. l.. House and
Editor Norris of the Pioneer News Of
House, N. NJ, were here today on
business. They report everything as
being quiet but prosperous out there.
Mr.. Norris said the farmers were sell
ing part of this years crop and buying
more land from people who do not
know what their land is really worth.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-06-25
RINGLING DAY
AZ Lima Almost Here-FlVe Great
Trains Loaded with Won
dersIOn the Way.

Children are now ON their best behav-
ior in anticipation OF real holiday treat
ON Wednesdy June 3d. when Ringing
Brothers Worlds Greatest Shows viii
exhibit In Lima II Is expected that this
city win send more than its usual num-
ber Of "sawdust fans" to welcome this
popular circus.
Ringing Brothers promise many novel;
ties and innovations and a bigger and
better everything" Is the slogan, Pre-
ceeding the regular circus program the
new spectacle OF Solomon and the
Queen Of Sheba" viii be enacted on the
largest stage In the world. This mann
moth 1850 character pageant cost $1,000
600 and the costumes, scenery and stage
properties are said 10 be a revelation In
gorgeuusuess Among the 1856 areniC
acts are scores Of equestaTians includ-
ing the Loyds, famous English riders.
the Borsins rolling globe artists; the
Josephsou Glima Troupe; the five high
est perch acts ever presented; big BingO
the biggest living elephant; five herds of
trick elephants: 80 clowns; 20 families of
aerialists and a magnificent horse show
and speed tournament. The menagerie is
larger and more complete than ever. and
features many animals never before eN-
hibited i'm America a free street parade
viii be given on the morning OF show
UHN
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-06-25
ELM GROVE

John Fetters, of Erastus took din
ner with Frank Fetters last Wed
nesday.
Lizzie Taylor visited with Flora
Goodnick at COldwater Saturday. !
Daniel Fetters, wife and son Sam
uel, Ralph Zimmerman and family,
and Wilbert Feters and family spent
Sunday with Frank Fetters.
Jacob Pax and wife, of Burketts-
vile spent Sunday with Joe Pax and
family.
Wells Andrews and daughters,
Blanche and Nellie, of Celina. visited
at the home of f. p. Andrews Sun
day.
Cal Jordan and wife, of Celina,
were the guests of Albert Palmer and
family Sunday
Mrs. Allen Slusser and family at
tended the Johnson reunion held at
Van Vert Sunday.
Ed VanTilburg and family, of
Mendon, spent Sunday with Hubert
VanTilburg.
w. r. Andrews lost a valuable
horse Monday.
F. P. Andrews and mother and Joe
Andrews motored to Mendon Monday
and called on L. j. Gallman.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-06-25

The farmers are busy plowing
corn.
Clark and Homer Brokhart called
on Byron and Dwight Davis Sunday
morning.
Ezra Lacy was very busy last week
John Kuhn and Miss Blanche Bail
ey were visitors at Celina Saturday.
Carl Shively, Harvey Swartz and
Loree Anderson were seen at Celina
Saturday.
Erma Anderson,of near Rockford,
is visiting with Carrie Anderson this
week
John Leininger and family were
callers at Coldwater Wednesday.
Carrie and Erma Anderson called
on Bessie and Gladys Brown Sunday
afternoon.
Albert Sibert and family spent last
Sunday with Steve Sibert and family.
Floyd Ransbottom is reported bet
ter at this writing.
Rie Brown, wife and daughter
were on our streets Tuesday on their
way to Celina.
Ray Cummins was out driving last
Monday evening.
Ed Bailey and family called on the
formers sister Thursday.
r. w. Anderson, wife and son Wis
tied with Jacob Anderson and family
Sunday afternoon.
Don't forget the ice cream social
to be given by the ladies of Beaver
Chapel Church Saturday evening,
June 81 at the home of Dan Brook
hart, near the church. EVERYBODY in
vited to attend.