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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01

So long as the Fountain of
Youth keeps up its flow, Col. VIM.
F. Cody, Buffalo Bill, is going to
remain with us. ever. himself. a
we'll spring of present entertain
ment and delightful remlnis.
cence. Here he is with the Sells
Floto old.time circus directing
his contingent of wild west at
fractions, strong. virile, splen.
did. Every parent owes it to
the children that they shall see
u show endorsed by the presence
of Buffalo Bill. He is a big
part of the history of the won-
derful west that is the republics
most valuable future asset, in
the way of agricultural, mineral
and forestry resources. Col.
Cody was a leader among the
most prominent of the living
pioneers of this mighty empire.
His experiences read like bright
and crisp romance. A child of
today that is allowed to grow up
without seeing Col. Cody will
some day chide the person who
is responsible for the oversight.
besides, at the Sells-Floto show,
there is so much more to see and
enjoy for young. middle aged
and old. Rosa Rosalind, for in
stance. the greatest horse wo-
man in the world; Lucia Zona,
the most fearless and most sue
cessful woman trainer of ami
mails; the drills of the Western
Zouaves, wonderful in their evo-
lutions and all the harmonies of
military perfection, in step, the
manual of arms and bayonet ex-
ercises. The good old Wild West
of Buffalo Bill, and the good,
old time Sells Floto circuses, isn't
that a great treat TO be given in
one arena, in one afternoon. or
evening? Well. rather. Re.
member, this is the new COM
bination's first visit as a two
header in the arenic line and at
one price of admission for a
double program that. in many
defies duplication as a
certainty as that there is but
one Sells. Floto circus and only
one Col. w. F. Cody, Buffalo
Bill.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
$l.Oo PER YEAR
c. H. Griffin Dies

C. H. Griffin, who come to
Clovis a couple of years ago.
died Monday at his apartment in
the Owen building where he and
Mrs. Griffin resided. Although
a sufferer from a supposedly in
durable disease, he gradually i'm
proved for some time and was
thought to be well on the road
to recovery but a relapse oc-
Cured a few weeks ago, from
which he never rallied and grad
ually grew worse until the end
came. During the big stock
feeding operations a couple of
years ago. Mr.. Griffin was man.
ager of a stock farm east of the
city and was making it a big sue
cess until the fire came that de-
stroyed the stacks of forage
stuff, Recently he has been
conducting a saddle and harness
shop on South Main street and
was engaged in this business
when the final summons came.
With him at the end were his
wife, sister Mrs. Jack Prichett
and a brother, who resides in
Albuquerque. The latter two
accompanied the remains which
were shipped from here Wednes-
day morning to his old home in
Bainbridge, Georgia. where he
will be laid tenderly to rest in
the family cemetery.
Besides his wife. the deceased
leaves two sisters and two
brothers. Mrs. Jack Pritchett,
who resides here. Mrs. Clarance
Griffin and Henderson Griffin. of
Bainbridge, Georgia and George
Griffin, of Albuquerque, New
Mexico. The deceased, who was
forty years old. bore his suffer-
ing bravely and never complain
ed. Many prominent citizens
accompanied the body to the de-
pot to pay their last respects to
their fellow citizen.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
District Court Proceedings

District court convened Mon
day with Judge John T. Mcclure
presiding. j. B. McGee court
reporter, A. W. Hockenhull dis
trict attorney and Miss M. c.
Woods as Grand Jury reporter
and district attorney steno.
grapher. The grand jury was
organized Monday and G. M.
Bryan was appointed foreman
F. J. Linley was elected clerk
The Grand jury adjourned
Thursday noon after returning
eleven true bills but warrants
have not yet been served and
the list is not available at this
time.
The case of Ben Bechtel the
contractor vs. The board of
County Commissioners of Lin.
coin County, on a change of
venue, is on trial with Attorney
H. B. Holt and G. B. Barber
representing the defendants and
Reid and Hervey and Patton and
Bratton representing the plain
tiff. Bechtel is suing for about
SIS, 900 damages which he al
leges was sustained by him as a
result of the action of the County
Commissioners when he was
erecting t h Lincoln County
Court house. The jurymen Sc
lected are all from the country.
The murder trials of LIE n
Cheshire who is charged with
the killing of Sam Byers at Tex
leo and T. NJ. Dickens, who is
charged with the killing of A. S.
Combs, the blacksmith, will
propably come up at this term.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01

A farewell party was given
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Schroeter, at
the Elks lodge room, last Satur-
day evening, by their many
friends. Dancing and refresh
ments were the order, and while
the weather was inclement, still
all who we're there had a delight
full time, and the expressions of
sorrow in losing Mr.. and Mrs.
Schroeder were heard on all
sides. Both have been extreme
ly popular in the younger social
set of the city since their lresi-
dence here covering year or
more. Mr.. Schoeter has been
with the Santa Fe as civil engi-
neer at this point. and is popular
with the members of the depart
ment, and in fact with all. They
leave for Marble Falls, Texas,
where they will make their
future home.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
The County Fair

Next week is fair week and it
is expected that Clovis will en-
1tain the largest crowd in its
history on the 5 AMI 6 of Octo-
ber. District Court will a so be
in session and those in atten-
dance will also swell the crowd.
Sells. Floto and Buffalo Bills
Shows, the largest in the world,
are coming for the first day
of the fair which will also serve
to bring many who might other
wise not come. The indications
are that the humber and char
acter of the exhibits will excel
anything of the kind ever as
sembled in Clovis and as the
crops are good and the financial
end OF the progra n is ample for
all purposes. there is nothing to
prevent big success except bad
weather. The County fair will
be a celebration of the most
prosperous and successful year
in every respect in this country
in many seasons. 1t will be an
educational show and practical
Iy all the schools in the county
will be suspended for a couple of
days during the fair. The large
tent which has been used for the
evangelistic meeting. has been
secured for the accommodation Of
the live stock exhibitors as has
also the large tent from the
Seventh Day Adventists. Work
is progressing rapidly on the big
Elks auditorium and everything
is about in readiness for the big
show.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Sidewalks to be Built

1t begins to look as though re.
lief has come at last. At least
there is some probability that
tizens will not have to wade in
mud over shoe top deep in cross
ing the streets in going to and
from their homes from the bust.
ness district. The News has
been agitating the matter for
some time and some of the prop
erty owners have recently laid
good concrete walks around their
property. but many were dis
couraged from building walks as
long as the city failed to provide
the proper street crossings. The
city has. however, now called for
bids for three foot arched con-
crete crossings. so that it is ex-
pected that Clovis will soon have
crossings and as complete sys-
tenn of sidewalks as is necessary.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Baptist Church

Next Sunday. October 3rd is,
Baptist State Wide go-to-Sun.
School Day. Our aims are:
Every possible pupil in our SUM-
day School,
Every church member at Sunday
School,
Every Sunday School member at
church service,
A better Sunday School,
An offering for State Missions.
We will have a reception of
members at the II o'clock SER
vice. All persons who have
given in their names during the
revival meeting to become men,
bers of the Baptist Church are
expected to be present to be re-
ceived by the church. Also all
others who are contemplating on
joining soon are requested to
unite with us at this time. Or
dinance of baptism at the even
ing service.
Milton Reece, Pastor.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Killed by Explosion

The news was brought to this
city today of the accidental kill
ing of George Meeks. at Mel
rose. Wednesday, as a result of
an explosion of a tank which he
was filling preparatory to NOV
ing picture exhibition. He was
with the George Meeks Comedy
company, ar overland moving
picture concern that passed
through Clovis several days ago
in four wagons on their way to
the Pacific coast. 1t is said that
a portion of his head was blown
off by the force of the explosion.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Bess Trimble Married

Miss Bess Trimble. who re-
Gently returned from Illinois and
visited her mother near Claud,
sprung a distinct surpr ise on her
friends in Clovis last week by
making public her marriage on
April 8 last to Mr.. Tom Townley
of Nation, Illinois. IF they
think can't keep a secret" said
Miss Trimble in speaking of her
marriage, "they are mistaken. Z"
Mr.. Townley came as far as
Amarillo in his car where he was
joined by Mrs. Townley and the
two returned home together.
The News extends congratula-
tions.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Over so People Killed at
Ardmore

AS result of the explosion of
a car of gasoline at the Ardmore.
Oklahoma. depot. caused by a
spark from laborer's hammer,
over fifty people were killed and
a block in the heart of the city
destroyed. A disastrous fire fol-
lowed the explosion and the
whole of the main street was
soon a seething furnace. Over
two hundred people were in
jured and a panic reigned SUI
preme for some time before the
fire was finally gotten under con-
troll. Some of the largest and
most substantial buildings went
down before the explosion as if
made of pasteboard. and the
burning liquid shot tw o hundred
feet into the air and scattered
over the city, settin g many fires.
The city has started an inv esti-
cation to determine the response
bility. and it looks as though
the damage will lie against the
railroad company. Over mil
lion property damage is reported.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01

w. H. Abby and family left
Wednesday for Phoenix Arizo-
ma, having sold their farm and
livestock to S. ]. Boykin of this
city. Mr.. Abby has been a resi-
dent of Curry County for nine
years and has demonstrated that
farming in this country is sue
cessful. He is leaving here for
health reasons. Dewey Abbey
and wife are also leaving for
Phoenix. where they will reside
in the future.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Mutilate American Soldier

San Antonia. Texas, Septem.
ber 20. The Carranza command
er at Las Pelados. Mexico. head
ed the attacking party of Mexi-
cans who crossed the Rio Grande
on Friday night and engaged
American troops in battle.
In the fighting Trooper Rich
ard J. Johnson was captured.
He was later shot to death and
his body mutilated. the Mexi-
cans taking his head and ears as
souvenirs.
The information was given to
the Southern department of the
United States army by Capt.
Frank R. Mccoy who stated that
a Mexican, Guadalupe Cueller,
who was one of the attacking
party, had given him the details
in a sworn statement.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Elks to Amarillo

A delegation of Clovis Elks.
members of Clovis Lodge No.
1914. went to Amarillo Thurs
day, and Friday and in the street
parade, captured the second
prize. a handsome loving cup.
This prize was awarded the
Clovis delegation for best in
appearance"-credit to the la
dies.
Although the weather was
gloomy those who went up for
Elks' day were Exalted Ruler j.
o. Prichard, w. H. Duckworth,
A. e. Curren, AL. Gurley. John
B. Morris. Bailey House, Thomas
Davenport, Bill Mersfelder, Will
Curren. E. A. Gurley. W.F. Dill
lon, A. B. Hubbard, DR.. R. R.
Duncan, Fritz B. Herod, Will
Tagader, H, r, Neal, Jack Rol-
Inns and others. The Clovis la
dies were Mesdames Thos. Da-
venport, Harry Davenport, Fritz
Herod. VIM. Mersfelder, DR..
Chapman. E. A. Gurley, and
Misses Nanon Noble, Connie
Crow and Adeline Brown. A
lunch was given the delegates
on their arrival and a dance at
the Elks' club in the evening.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01

Heavy rains fell throughout
this section Friday and Saturday
which will put the ground in
splendid condition for fall wheat
planting. A large acreage is al
ready planted in wheat in the
northern and central part of the
county and the recent rains will
assure a good winter pasture.
Forage crops are maturing SLOW
ly on account of the cool weather
conditions which have prevailed
for a couple of we eks.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Evangelist Meeting Closed

Evangelist. A. P. Lowrey and
choir leader. T. W. Wilson closed
their revival meetings here last
Sunday night. after a three
weeks service, during which
time they succeeded in securing
many converts and greatly in
creased the Clovis church men,
bership. About $4,000 was
subscribed for these workers.
They went from here to Houston
Texas, for a meeting.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Sanitary Shop Sold

J. V. White, of Pampa, Texas,
has purchased the Sanitary Bar
ber Shop from Shorett and
Cunningham and will take
charge on the 4th. Mr.. White
will make some improvements in
the shop and will cater only to
the desirable trade. We have
not learned what Shorett and
Cunningham intend to do, but
hope they will decide to remain
in the best town in the south
west Clovis.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01

Attorney H. B. Holt, of Las
Cruces, one of the leading law
yers of the state. is in the city
several days this week as counsel
for the board of county commits.
sioners of Lincoln county in their
suit in which Ben Bechtel is
plaintiff, which is being tried
here this week on change of
venue. Mr.. Bechtel was the
contractor that built the Lincoln
county court house and the con.
sideration involved is quite large.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
First Methodist Church

October 3rd is the last Sunday
of our Conference year. 1t is
probable the pastor will not be
returned to Clovis. We are
anxious for everyone who can
do so to attend both services
Sunday. The meeting was a
great success. More than fifty
have given their names to join
the Methodist Church. Let us
have a big day.
j. H. Messer, Pastor.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Sunday School Associa ton

The New Mexico State Sunday
School Association will meet at
Roswell on Oct. l. 2 and 8. A
large number of delegates will
go from all over the state and
Clovis will be we'll represented.
Miss Mary Knight, of Clovis,
will address the convention on
t h e subject Of temperance.
Other Clovisites will speak on
different subjects. Federal
Judge, William H. Pope IS
president of the association,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Married

Lee Wilkins, of Clovis, and
Miss Belva Legan were married
on the 22nd at the home of the
brides father, j. W. Legan at
Bellview in the northern part of
the county. They returned to
Clovis this week, where they
will make their home. Mr..
Wilkins is employed at the Santa
Fe shops.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01

A party of Clovis hunters ex-
pect to leave about the middle
of next month for the mountains.
One party will go in autos to the
head of the Pecos above Vegas
and another will drive from Fort
Sumner to the Captain Noun
tains.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Lyceum Sunday Evening

The Christian Church will hold
its evening service at the Ly-
ceum next Sunday (7:3O p. m.)
Subject of the sermon will be:
What about the preacher who
didn't take an active part in the
recent revival?" You have
heard him prosecuted. Is it not
fair to hear his defence?
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01

Preaching services will con-
tinue the rest of this week in the
Seventh Day Adventist tent and
will close Sunday night. The
following subjects are announced
for the closing meetings. Fri
day night: Under the Law or
Under Grace, which," Saturday
night; The Sabbath in All
Ages" Sunday night; Pre-
pare to Meet Thy God, o Israel. Z"
There will be preaching Sunday
afternoon at three o'clock. All
are cordially invited to attend
these services.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Malone Buys Shop

The Stag" barber shop on
North Main Street, was sold by
W. C. Chastian Friday to Fletch-
er Malone. Mr.. Malone who
has been employed in the Crane
and Villa ms shop for several
years, took charge of the shop
Monday.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01
Episcopal Church

Rev. D. A. Sanford, Pastor.
Morning service with Holy
Communion and sermon at II a.
m. Subject: "The Church and
the Bible" Evening service at
7:30 p. m. Bishop Howden will
be here on Sunday, October 18th.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01

H. D. Ryther, formerly with
the Portales News. has accepted
a position with the News. Mr..
Ryther has had over thirty years
experience as a printer and pub
Usher and we consider ourselves
fortunate in securing his ser.
vices.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-10-01

The Lyceum continues to put
up the best in movies that
money can buy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-05
Rnssia and the world. war.

Little surprise will be exhibited because of
the ears finally declining to allow neutrals to
distribute RELIEF among the prison camps of
eastern Siberia, at the same time refusing 70
permit an inspection OF those camps by neutral
diplomats This is part Of the historic policy Of
Russia. The rise OF Muscovy from the condi-
tiOn Of lowly principally to the position OF
the worlds greatest continuous empire has been
on this foundation of aloofness
In the present war Russia is. as ever. an
opportunist. Russia has little occasion to love
either France or England, but at present is con.
tent to love Germany little less. At all events
the concern Of Russia for either France or Eng
land is not likely to go very far beyond the
point where they may be serviceable In the
furthsrance OF the Russian dream Of world
domination With Germany defeated, and
France and England seriously weakened, IL not
actually exhausted at the close Of the present
struggle, Russia will be the better enabled to
take another step forward in that game which
is being played in terms of centuries rather than
Of years.
The economic aspect of the problem that
will have to be faced on termination OF hostill-
ties is fairly well forecasted the political phase
OF the question is certain to be colored by the
attitude of Russia, and Russia continues to hold
eloof.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-05
Democratic Practice and Preaching.


President wilson's plea. made in his address
TO gathering OF business men in Washington,
that closer cooperation should be had between
the business world and the government in the
framing Of laws. is based on sound foundation.
No one will dispute the theory, but what has
been the democratic practice? When has the
president or his party seriously considered the
interests OF business in formulating OF carrying
out their partisan program? Was the voice OF
the business world needed when the Underwood
tariff law passed, or when the regional
banks we're located? At what time has the demo
cratic party ever sincerely consulted the general
interests OF the country in connection with its
policies?
For longer than sixty years the democratic
party has been avowedly sectional party, and
the present congress Is dominated entirely by
sectional interests organized on sectional lines,
and operates steadily along those lines. The
present deadlock in the senate is due to the
effort of the president TO drive through that
body a measure intended chiefly to secure sd-
vantage for the cotton growers OF the south
The country will be the gamer when there
comes closer and more efficient cooperation
between the business OF the country and its gov
eminent, but just congress is far more in
need OF control than is business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-05
People and Events

A three-mnute telephone conversation between
San Francisco and New York is definitely entitled
20 the bargain rate OF Ss6s a minuts.
No matter what Chicago may do about varying
the fashions In waist lines indifferent masoulines
persist holding TO the fortyfour theresbouts
Nebraska and Ka ID SmakeTs show considerable
speed In reform measures. but they out-ciassed
by the Connecticut salon. who would prohibit hip
pockets I'm trousers.
The discovery has been made that nearly 70 per
cent Of the co-eds OF the University OF California
have flat feet Too much practice for the Midway
stunt at San Francisco
The crusade against snfulness Is getting a grip
on Phisdeiphians There Is talk OF revivine the
hair cloth sofa, parior symbol prim resDecta
blity and modification OF the spirit.
A Texas bride-to-be ducked at the altar shed her
bridal robes and decided consecrste herself as
missionary among the heather The task OF con-
Vertng heathens Is much easier than reforming
Texan by marriage
Along about April I literature OF this import will
lend gaiety the vehicles OF publicity Owing to
severity the winter and the unusual thickness
OF the tee crop ehtaing increased labor IN cutting
and storing. dealers obliged. much against their
WILL TO postpone reduction IN the price OF ice de-
iivered housekeepers No April fool Joke either.
They lived nearby centervile Ind. widow OF
S. With two daughters; widQWer. with two sons
and four daughters. The eld5rs were married in
December, Apparently the bride did not have an ac-
eurata census OF the bridegroom's family. 30 when
she introduced 70 the group the task OF hustlns
for bunch Of eight sent Dan Cupid screaming from
the ranch and the bride and her daughters troopea
their experience elders set eye-op-ner AMI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-05
FranciSoo VIVA. niotator.

Never In his career has 'Pancho" villa ap.
peared more picturesque than he does at this
moment. boldly proclaiming himself dictator of
Mexico. Why not, pray9 BY dlnt OF his own
proves he has raised himself from the condi-
'tion OF lowly jalbird 10 that Of de facto dicta
tor, at least; he has made and unmade ''presi-
dents" in steady procession. and has enforced
his own will without ruth for months. He has
murdered. pllaged. and wasted and all in the
name Of liberty" and now he has committed
the climax of his career by announcing himself
as supreme in Mexico
Villas action erystallizes the situation to
the extent that IL will array all the other leaders
against one. In this regard 1t may be of serv-
ice. for 1t may mean the beginning OF the end
of anarchy in stricken Mexico.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-05
ER.MlazZN41ssNgv
N .cIEls AzA.y,sa CsrM&

The strand conciave OF the Nebraska knights Of
fythias began AZ Pythisn hail. centeling around the
arrival Of John Van Nalkenberg Of Fort Madison la
Of the world. In the work Mr. Van valkenberg was
assisted BY George Leslie aud j. J. Monnen. white
:. D Jones and Colonel Irwin also Contributed
speeches
Prize winners at the Benevolent societys fair last
nght included the toowingi silk suspend&rs oeores
Heyn manicure toilet case George Norton an order
for SILK shirts. n b. Faleoner tldy Mrs oberfelder:
butterdiah. Thomas +. Boyd fire screen Mrs A.
Brown.
So exceptional that The Bee notes that an In.
coming trains we're time last night
number Of Omaha have been subpoenaed
to 70 Lincoln 70 testify on alleged school land
frauds, aInong them George Heimrod Edwin Peycke
r. p. Dorm and ~ I. Loyett
A new beat has been created by the police author
tiles comprisUg Fourteenth Fifteenth ava sixteenth &c
cepiAoi avenue to Harney. and is palroed In ths
daytime ~ officer Tom Pieuonet