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The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30

mule like the editor of the Citizen,
is competent TO correct as his mul-
ishness prompts him to claim, all
manner of errors, it would be better
for those so believing to leave the
country and migrate TO a place
where mulishness (stuhborn1ess
and fault-hnding), is a sggeatcr
evidence of civilization than 1t is in
this county and state. Mr.. Gray
Mule, about pie, as mentioned in al
most every sentence of your article.
We tell you and can prove to any
reasonable minded person THAT ex-
cuses YOU that pie has been the
guiding bait of your mulish career,
and that explains why it is the favor
ite word in your vocabulary. But
the people know you SO we'll they
have given you bran instead of
-pe--because that is what
you deserve. About OUR orthogra-
ply and clarity: We admit that
we may need some correction and
instruction, and are willing TO re-
ceivc it from honest and compet-
ent editors and educators, but not
from Mr.. Gray Mule. We have
shown enough above TO enable the
people to form an opinion of the
honesty, competency and ability of
the Citizen editor. We do not claim
to have a high education; but we
do claim to have more honesty and
respect for the rights of others than
is possessed by Mr.. Gray Mule. Our
publication is and has been approx
ed by the people at large, and our
circulation is increasing every day
not decreasing as is that of the
Clayton Citizen and we have our
circulation books to prove it. When
was in the Citizen Office and ac-
cepted as president of the concern,
and filling the belly of the old gray
mule, my Spanish publication was
tirst-class publication; as soon as
] got out and the old gray mule
was not able to keep its belly filled,
my publication was no good. This
shows TO the people some of the
high education, competency and
ability of the Gray Mule Editor of
the Cleytep-s Citizen. 4
We have never before entered
into any political polemic with the
old gray mule, and have never be-.
fore mentioned him for good or bad
but since he has seen fit to jump
on US, and has been doing so for
months, and has been making his
living for a long time out of the
proceeds of our money without our
consent we have decided to meet
him little more than half way and
show 10 the people his mulishness
and hypocrisy; although admitting
some shame in entering into pol
emic with this egotistical member
of the ass family
A. C. MIERA,
Editor La Union del Pueblo
Snanigb DanpP
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
DIR. BOYD BOOSTS UNION COUNTY
President OF New Mexico University
Writes OF Great Possibilities of
This Section. Predicts Great Gain

This Section. Predicts Great Gain.
albuquerque, ~ M.,Oct. 2S.-Pres-
ijent David r. Boyd, of the New
Mexico University, who has been
filling engagements at county teach
ers' meetings and other speaking en-
gagements in Colfax, Mora and Union
counties for the past ten days, ex-
presses amazement at the develop
ment of the farming interests in this
section of the state during the past
two years; a development which he
asserts is only 10 be compared with
that which occurred in oklahoma
during, the days vhen he was found
ing the university in that state.
1T all reminds me very much of
the days in Oklahoma when the big
farming boom WIS on" said Presi-
dent Boyd. I'm Northeastern New
Mexico today, az in Oklahoma in
those days, elevttors are going up
almost over night. Wheat acreage
is being doubled over and over
again. Men are selling a seasons
crop for more money than they con-
sidered the land worth on which it
was grown and tile purchase of farm
implements and equipment is only
limited by the supply. | noticed at
nearly every town in the three coun-
ties at which Isstopped farm ma
chinery piled up around the stores
and warehouses, which had not suf1i e
cient room under cover, and what
was even more significant, | noticed
that the streets Of these towns were
crowded with hitched teams and au-
tomobiles, while the stores were full
of people trading"
when one stops TO consider, how
ever, there is nothing so very as
tonishing about this development.
1t has come a little sooner and faster
than we expected. but it was due to
come. Conditions agriculturally, in
eastern Mora and Colfax counties, in
Union and Quay Counties are much
the same as those IN Oklahoma, 7esZ
pecially the western part of the
state. The New Mexico section has
a little less average rainfall but
to make up for this its soils lend
themselves more readily to dry-land
cultivation and moisture cOnserva-
ton, and are more productive than
those of Oklahoma. There is no use
predicting a great future for this
section of New Mexico. 1t is already
here. II is clear that farming in
northeast New Mexico has been re-
duced TO a conservative, intelligent
basis, and that from this time on
even in the face of unfaVOrable sea-
sons, the acreage used will steadily
increase while production will grow
more satisfactory as the farmers be-
come better acquainted with con-
ditions and opportunities. l look Il
this region as one OF the most pro-
ductive also of students for the
higher educational institutions o.
the state. The farmers of the whole
northeast section are progressive
and wide awake and understand
fully the value and necessity fol
thorough educational equipment fol
their children.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
MRs. LURA PENNINGTON, DEAD
Wife of Prominent Real Estate Man
Passed Away Wednesday Morning
at Home on West Side.

This community was shocked
Wednesday 10 learn that Mrs. Lura
Pennington, wife Of Ira. l.. Penning-
ton, of the realestate firm of PEN
nington g. Talbot, had passed away
that morning at 500 o'clock. Al
though in poor health, her death
came as a shock to family and
friends.
Mrs. Pennington, whose maiden
name was Lura A. Errett, was born
at Gridley, Kansas, April %, 1888.
After graduating from the common
schools of her district, she attend
ed the Kansas State Normal school
at Emporia, Kansas, after which
she taught for two years.
1t was during the summer Of 1905
that she became acquainted with
Mr.. Ira L. Pennington of Brock,
Nebraska. This acquaintance ripen-
ed into love, which resulted in theh
marriage at her home near Gridley,
Kansas, on June 6, 1906.
After their marriage they lived at
Brock, Nebraska, for a little more
than one year. 1t was here that
her health became impaired by that
dread disease, known as the white
plague. This necessitated a new 10
cation which would be more con-
ducive to good health.
She and her husband came over
land to Clayton, where they decided
to locate, taking up a claim seven
teen miles southwest of Clayton
They resided on the claim for eight
cen months, after which they located
in Clayton, where they have since
lived.
When a mere girl she gave her
life and service TO Jesus Christ,
uniting with the M. E. Church of
Gridley, Kansas, in which church
she held membership at the time Of
btr death.
The climate of this state, while
!; arrested the progress Of the dis
case, did not cure. 1t was an up
hill battle. She fought patiently 10
the very end, facing her lot with
Lnstinted bravery and cheerfuiErsS.
Undoubtedly her life was prOlol.C !
0l the faithful care of her devoted
husband, whose ea al in devotion Is
carely TO be fouEi. He shares tui
sympathy of the entire commu. Ity
iG his loss.
In addition TO her husband she
leaves to mourn her loss a father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.
Errett ST., of Gridley, Kansas; three
sisters, Mrs. Ed. Dryer and Mrs. j
B. Reed of Gridley, Kansas, and Miss
Celia Errett of Bisbee, Arizona;
three brothers, g. S. and Newton
of Gridley, Kansas, and County
Supt. H. II. Errett Jr. of this place
Funeral services were conducted
at 1000 o'clock on Friday morning
in the NJ. +. Church of this place
the Rev. r. S. Dunn officiating. Al
the grave the service was conducted
by the members of the local Roya
Neighbors Lodge, of which the de-
ceased was a member. Six MEM
bers of the lodge acted as pail
btarers. The large assemblage Of
friends and neighbors was a silent
tribute TO the esteem in which she
was held by the entire community
As a mark of respect every business
louise was closed for one hour, dur
ing the time of the services.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
Ira l.. Pennington.
Henry H. Errett,
Newton Errett,
George Errett
Lottie Dryer.

Ed Coker and f. L. Turley Of
near Gladstone, were business Wis
itors in the county seat the first
of the week. Both are regular read
ers of The News and boosters for
Union county.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
Fine Gunch Of Bucks

Il c. Abbott of the Mt. Dora Sheep
Company. was in Albuquerque this
week and received 100 head of year
rg aambOuletie rams which he
bsitght last week. These rams were
A gitJj winners At the state fair and
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30

H. R. French, one OF Cimarron
county's prominent citizens, has
been i'll at his daughters home,
Mrs. Liggett He was operated ON
Thursday and is progressing nicely
and expects 10 be able to return
10 his home in a short time.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30

j. Rufus Wallingford will be pre-
sented on the new screen at The
Dixie Monday, November 9Th. He
will be supported by Max Figman,
pretty Miss Robertson and an all star
cast. These pictures will be pre-
sented each Monday and they are
funny. Remember the date.
j. r. Patterson, merchant and post
master at Patterson, attend d to
business in the city Thursday and
Friday.
w. A. Roach of near Wanette,
attended 10 business in the city Fri
in advance subscriber.
ness was getting his name on
The News subscription list as a paid
day. An important part Of his bust
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gottman of
West Plains, Missouri, arrived the
first of the week TO make their
home on their ranch west of town
Mr.. Gottman is an old friend of The
News man and the kind of citizen
needed in a new country.
Jas. Jenkins Of Ellis county, Okla
homa, on old time friend of The
News editor, spent several days in
the county this week seeking a loca-
tion. Union county dirt certainly
looks good TO a hungry Oklahoma
farmer.
chas. H. Benefiel, one Of the gooC
citizens Of the Grenville country
u Med TO business in the county
seat Friday.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30

Y Don Francisco Miera of near Been
ham, attended TO business in the
county seat Thursday and Friday.
Don Francisco is one Of the county's
best citizens and a News booster,
While here he squared his sub
scription account in advance, say
ing that he was glad TO help us TO
hat new press
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30

J.. Van Cogdill Of near Grenville,
vas business visitor and trader
in the city the first Of the week.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
Gard of Thanks

We wish TO thank our friends and
neighbOrs, and The Royal Neighbors,
for their kindness and assistance
during the illness and death of my
wife. and our sister, Lura A. PEN
ningtOn.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30

j. R. Patterson, merchant and post
master at Patterson, attend Ia
business in the city Thursday and
Friday.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30

'has, H. Benefiel, one Of the good
citizens Of the Grenville country
u Med TO business in the county
seat Friday.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
A. c. MIERA.

Editor La Union del Pueblo
Spanish Paper
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Youngest National President.

Mrs. Lane Of Illinois was SECRETARY
whom her mother. Mrs. Mary E. Hager.
vas national president. and she is the
only past national president who has
served as secretary. and was the
%oungest member ever elected as ma
iional president. as well as one of the
most popular.
Mrs. Lane Joined the order in 1901.
and has held many off1ces In the state
besides that of president She has
held almost every office in the national
organization. She has ALWAYS been a
member of both state and national adj
visory councils.
Mrs. Mcmillan. national treasurer. at
sixteen years Of age Joined the wom-
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the American Revolution and OF the
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
Mrs. Warner is a native of Vermont,
but in early life removed to Cleveland.
where she met Benjamin Warner, q
veteran of the civil war. and married
him.
After living in Cleveland four years
longer they moved to Kansas City. Mo-,
where they still reside.
Mr.. Warner is a past commander OF
the Department of Missouri, 6. A. r.,
and Mrs. Warner has been active in
circle work of the Ladies of the G. A. X.
for Il number of years. Last year, In
Detroit. she was elected national junior
vice president
Mrs Ehrmann has exceptional advan
tages for prosecuting her work in her
own city, Lackawanna, Pa, for Its popu-
lation is made up almost wholly of for
eigners. AS city, 1t is only four
years old. and there are 10000 inhabi-
tants, with $50 business houses.
Last year was the first when Lacka-
wanna held a real observance Of Me-
with which to purchase bronze tab
let, containing Lincoln's Gettysburg
address. which her little daughter I'M
yelled during the services
Before Flag day she requested that
all homes have the American flag dis
played. and, with few exceptions, this
was done.
dian camp, Sons of Veterans, and fs
herself department secretary of the
Daughters of Veterans of Pennsylvania.
She has worked tirelessly for both of
the organizations with which she is
connected. She has held many Offices
of trust in the Ladies of the G. A. R.,
and has been "a member eighteen years.
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ans Relief Corps. being 4 charter
member of Corps No. 43 Of Manhattan n.
Kan. where she worked for seven
years. Strongly impressed with the
principles and conservative eligibility
of the Ladies of the G. A. r.. with the
cooperation of her mother, Mrs. Lucy
Rhodes, she secured d charter for
Circle No. A. of Manhattan. Kan. She
served five years as secretary of Circle
No. As. one year president, then re-
turned to the desk of secretary until
she married Capt. James Mcmillan.
engineer at the National Military
Home. They moved to Leavenworth.
Mrs. Mcmillan is serving her third
term national treasurer. being
unanimously elected each time, and
many of the prominent workers are
has been active in Grand Army work
for thirty years. Her father. W. B.
Rhodes served in the 18th Illinois In
fantry, and her husband. James Nc
MILAN. in the 5th Ohio Volunteer In
fantry and as second lieutenant of
U. S. c. T. She was national secretary
when Mrs. Della r. Henry was national
president.
Three Times President.
Mrs. Irish is native of Wisconsin,
and lives at Fond du Lac. She has been
identified with the Ladies' of the G. A.
r. for more than fourteen years. She
is the daughter of a veteran. She has
served as circle president three terms.
department chaplain one term, depart
ment junior vice president two terms,
department president two terms, on ma
tional council of administration one
term.
She is a member of the Daughters of
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very Wisconsin man, no matter
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MONSTER FLAG BORNE
BY OHIO DELEGATION
Starry Banner Weighs Half a Ton.
Is Accompanied by ''McKin-
ley's Own Band"

Carrying the largest flag in the world,
which weighs one-half ton, and head
ed by ''McKinley's Own" Band of thirty
six pieces. the Canton. Ohio, delega-
ton. numbering nearly 100. marched
from the Union station to the Capitol
this morning. This monster flag, which
was made by the patriotic women of
Canton. is now on exhibition in the ro-
tunda Of the Capitol. where it will re-
main until taken into the parade We'd
nesday.
The band is giving two concerts to-
day at the Capitol-one at pm. and
the other at 7:S0 pm. DR.. 8. J. Spald-
Ing, chairman of the committee, in
whose custody the flag has been in
trusted. will be in the rotunda of the
Capitol and lecture on the banner while
1t Is on exhibition
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on which were inscribed the dimensions
Of the banner and other Interesting

on which were inscribed the dimensions
Of the banner and other interesting
data.
The G. A. r. band Of thirty-six
pieces from Canton was organized
forty-nine years ago by returning vet
Grams who had seen war service and
it has been perpetuated during the
half century by the public-spirited cit
liens Of Canton. Since President Nc
Kinley's death the people of Canton
have been proud to enroll as honorary
members and subscribe funds to sup
port the Canton Grand Army Band.
It has led the veterans parade at
all memorial exercises for forty mine
years and was made famous from the
Atlantic to the Pacific as McKinley's
Own Band.
Mr.. McKinley's Honorary Escort.
President Mckinley brought 1t to
Washington as his honorary escort in
the inaugural parade and carried this
organization with him all over the
country.
Senator AtIee Pomerene has thrown
open his offices in the Senate Office
building to the Canton delegation and
the band headquarters will be there.
Sewed into the stars are 10000 names
of men and women. patriotic citizens
Of Canton. who contributed either
funds or personal labor to the con-
struction of the flag. More than TO-
600 hands put stitches into the flag.
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ADOPTS UNIT RULE.
Wisconsin Also Endorses F. o. Cole
for Commahder-in-Chief.

The Department of Wisconsin, G. A.
R.. held a conference yesterday. and
adopted the unit rule. The represent
atives then named as their candi-
date for COMMUNICATING chief Past De-
partment Commander Frank o. Cole Of
New Jersey, designated Roger Will
liams as the member of the council of
and Col. ]. A. Watrous
as member of the committee on reso-
lutions.
Every Wisconsin man, no matter
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what state he halls from. WIS iBNitf''
to march with the Wisconsin delari
ment today and to report st och
at the New Narnum Hotel. Thoac
who cannot report there viii have s'if
opportunity of going with The MIS-
cons.n men by reporting on bA~' q;
street near the corner of New lers,,
avenue, directly in the rear of the %
partment of Illinois.
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George Fisher fifteen, of SlemTners
run. near Baltimore, was killed V hon
he was struck by street car
Victor Smith. for many years y merl-
Der of the Baltimore bar, died at his
home in that city after a prolonged
illness. He was sixty-seven years old
and was born in Georgia.
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west, Washington, D. c.: Philip s.
Chase. P. o. box PA, Providence; P.
v. Fitzpatrick, Rapid City, 414 East
New York street; B. F. Bashor, 80
Prince street. Knoxville; Joseph s.
Ewing. 121 Chicago boulevard, San An
tonic; William Crome, ~ Latimer
Block. Salt Lake City; Caslos D. VIII
liams Burlington; George W. Burch-
field. National Soldiers Home, Va;
Allen Gerrish, Everett. Wash; Thomas
v. Salisbury, Wheeling; F. A. Bird.
Memorial Hall, Madison.
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Mr.. McKinley's Honorary Escort.
Bad for the Horses.

From Judge.
Cavalry sergeant told you never to
approach a horse from the rear without
speaking to him. First thing you know,
they'll kick you in the head. and we'll
have a bunch of lame horses on our
hands.
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Flag in Special Case.

The William Mckinley Post. Canton,
Ohio. reached Washington at o'clock
last night. coming through on a special
train. The flag was carried from Union
station to the Capitol in a specially
built case painted red, white and blue,
The Springdale news., 1915-12-24
SOME DECEMBER BRIDES

In Mondays issue of the Fayette- vile Democrat the following list of December marriage licenses for this section are interesting, as some Of these grooms have been very, very quiet about securing the necessary pa pers for welded life.
 Ruth Brewer, 22. Harris. and Grover Iindley, g, springdale.
 Clara B. Parker 20, Wheeler. and Lewis E Wilson. 9. springdale
 Daisy Graham, q. and J. E. sulM- van, g., both of Springdale.
 Mrs. Ben Taulby, 2l. and Roy Ben- jamine Scown, T both of Springdale.
 Maud McMaster. IS, and Roy Plum mer. IS. both of Springdale.
 Allie Blanch Wade, T., and James Oliver Hunt, 22, both of Springdale.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-24
DIES OF DlPTHERIA.

The baby daughter of HIr. and Mrs. Huntley. who moved here some five weeks ago, died Friday of last week. of diptheria. They reside abeut one. and one-half miles north west of town. on what is known Us the old Morris farm The sym pathy of the entire community is extended to Mir. and Mrs Huntley, as aside from the death of their daughter, only recently one of their little boys suffered a broken limb
 On account of the quarantine regu- lations, no public service was held at the funeral, but Rev. G. N. Green, pastor of the NJ. l.. Church. North. conducted a short service on the porch of the residence. and then ac comPauied the body to the ceme- tery.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-24
BUY BIG FUEL ENGINE

|. D. Petfoss, owner of the Spring dale Milling Co. announced fore part Of this week that he had closed a contract with the Fairbanks Morse Engine Co, fer 90 horse power fuel oil engine, of the latest type.
 The engine is expected ill the very near future. This is the new type of fuel oil burning engines, and can be operated for about Sl per day. It will prove a great saving for the To- cal mill. saving quite all amount in fuel, as well as the services of all engineer.
The Springdale news., 1915-12-24
sPRINGDALE 2f; LOWELL 13.

The above score tells the story of the first basket ball game of the season on the local grounds for the High School girls team, and they are very proud Of their win. Proud because the Lowell team came here bringing a reputation of being 3 fast team, and anticipating all easy victory from the locals. Proud be cause they have now forgotten. 10 some extent, the severe drubbing they received at the hands of Gres- cent College, in Eureka Springs in November The game was as exciting as basket ball usually is, and the Lowell team took the lead at the start of the game, holding il all through the first half, the score at the end of the first half standing f0 to 9, favorfng the visitors.
 The game was played Saturday af ternoon Of last week with Tol Gra- ham of Lowell as refree and Clyde Thompson, Of this place, umpire.
 The second half was ali for the local girls. oatplaying the Lowell team at every stage, and displaying an entirely different class Of play than characterized the first half. The local girls have improved much in the past four weeks, and are now anx fous to have another tit with Cres- cent College.
 Here's the way they lined up: springdale High - forwards Niles Backas and Bessie Sullivan; center Jessie Anderson, side-eenfer, Cessna Stafford guards Ze2pha House and Mildred Thompson. Lowell-forWards Mabel Johnson and Opal =Pinkertoa; center Lenora Phillips; side=eentef. Ruby Back; guards, Gladys John son and Pearl Phillips. In fouls springdale 5s credited with five Lowell with eight Lowell made scores by three throws. springdale duplicating. Tie victory Of the 4o- .eals. while they all played good game. could be easily credited 10 the special work of Mss Miles Backus. who moved to springda.e just re- eeI.4y from Green Forest. She ts exceptionally fast, aid is good n goal shooting Seventeen of tAe tWenfy-ose scores for Springdaie are credited 10 her as forward
 4 return game @iIl probably be p.ayed in Lowell shhortly after the Holidays