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Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14
Young Ladies Social Club Holds
Evening Entertainment

Miss Clara Wilburn entertain
ed the Young Ladies Social Club
tuesday evening, January 18th,
This being the first evening en-
tertainment of the club.
After playing several games
of Five Hundred delicious re-
freshments were served and
then informal dancing enjoyed
until a late hour.
Miss Wilburn was declared an
ideal hostess by all present.
Those fortunate enough to be
present were Miss Creighton and
Mr.. E. D. Elias, Miss Annett
Cole and DR.. A. F. Wicks, Miss
Clem Miller and Mr.. c. D.
Brady, Miss Mary Lucille Chand-
Ter and Mr.. Horton SAMSON, Miss
WilheImina Davenport and Mr..
Fred McGehee, Miss Mildred
Baskin and Mr.. Brooks Wiburn,
Miss Annie McGehee and Mr..
Luther Abernethy, Miss Mary
White Berry and DR.. Rutledge,
Miss Lille Reinheimer and Mr..
Howard McDuffee, Miss Cora
Berry and Mr.. Archie McDon-
nell, Mr.. and Mrs. James J,
Lyon, DR.. E. Q, Withers and
Mr.. Frank Wilburn. !,
Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14

The llunins That Does Not Affect The Head
Because of It's tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BRQNQ QUININEis better th1n ordinary
luiuine ard does not cause nervousness NOT
ringing IN head Remember tfJe ful name and
look for the signature Of +. W. GROVE, 2oe.
Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14
.OTICE!

Having bought The interest Of Mr.. c.
R. King in the Bearden & King drug
store, solicit your continued patron
age. This store has enjoyed a fine
business in the past and promise good
treatment in the future. If you need
anything in our our line we would be
glad to have you call around as we
Guarantee Satisfaction and Courteous
Treatment to All. G. A. LaGRONE.
Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14
EpwOrth League Entertainment

There was great activity among
Epworth Leaguers last week
when it became known that
Miss Gertrude Jones was going
to entertain them at her home
on Friday night, January Sth,
knowing well that an enjoyable
evening was awaiting them.
Pro~ptly at the appointed hour
the guests began to arrive and
soon the commodious home was
echoing with joyous neriment of
the many present,
Many games were played dur
ing the evening which all seem
ed to enjoy. After the games
came the first drawing Of part
ners, then a contest ensued,
which proved very interesting,
resulting in many social con-
versations. Then came ,he
second and last drawing of
partners as each secured a part
ner they were permitte to pass
into the dining room where deli
ciou5 re r~shments " ere served.
The hour parting soon came,
and each LETT declaring they had
spent d most enjoyable evening,
which is always the case When
Miss Gertrude, assisted by her
charming sisters, entertains.
Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14

II. B. LACEY, :
8 + y ;. Justice Peace.
I'M HL.N.l nA..A-o---l
Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G A 8 TO RIA
Editor Messenger:

Editor Messenger:
Section 2, Chapter 108, Acts
1912 requires automobile owners
to attach a numbered tag on the
front and one on the rear of his
machine, in conspicuous places,
that they may at all times be
plainly seen from the front and
rear of said machine and fail
ure to so do makes an owner
found operating, or permitting
to be operated, any automobile,
guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon
conviction he is liable to a fine
Of not less than twenty-five
dollars nor more than OF e
hundred dollars, Citizens hay e
complained to me that this law
is being violated in Okolona and
i write this in hopes that the
notice given viii result in a
more strict compliance with the
law.
y b. Justice Peace.
I'M ttf.f. tfHlr.st ..ts'r+ b.
Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14

The earliest record OF an eclipse
was that OF the sun, observed by the
Chinese, Is, c. 2l58 The first record
9f IN eclipse approaching any definite
less of account was the Nineveh
eclipse B. c. 1853 The most notable
eclipse recorded in history was that
Of the sun at the time of the battle
between the Lydans and Medes, May
-, b. c, JS5. The battle was sus-
pended and peace was made through
the good Offices OF Thales, The most
important eclipse, however, in the his
tory of mankind occurred in A. D.
$40, and which caused the death Of
Emperor Louis. The three sons
promptly engaged in a war among
themselves The war lasted three
years and ended with the treaty of
Verdun, whereby France, italy and
Germany were carved oul Of Charlie
maenes vast empire This was the
beginning of the three countries
named.
Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14

How To Give Quip:ne To Children.
FEBRT IL INF is the trade-mark nnne given to an
ant to take aud does not disturb the stomach.
Children take II and never know 1t Is Qnirine.
Also especially adapted 10 adults who lcannpt
take ordinary Quin'ne. Does not fauseate nor
c1aae nervousness nor finGirg inthe head. Try
!. The next tiue you hecf Qtfiniue for any pur-
pose. nv fpr ounce original package. The
iAlne --all sis bf5Wu in bottle. IS ceRts.
Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14
Reason In All Things.

Shallow men believe in luck, be
lieve in circumstances. Strong men
believe in cause and effect.-Bmer
son.
Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14
FOCAL News,

in PlantersvilIe.
Rev. E. 7. Mobberly was in
the city Tuesday.
MIR. J. K. Buckingham was in
NE city Saturday.
~ Mr.. S. M. Byars, of Corinth,
was in our city Monday.
Mrs. Sam Dottery is spending
the week with friends in Planters
vile.
Mr.. F. Fl. Dennis, Of Colum-
bus, spent Monday night in this
city.
For RENT-A good store build
ing. For information apply at
this Office.
Don tall to hear the debate
at the court house Friday night.
Admission free.
Miss Jamie Cox, Of Columhur,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
/. T. Baskin.
Fifth installment of Trey
O'Hearts" at the Star Theatre
Saturday night.
Mr.. Chas. E. Kennedy, of
Calhoun City, was a visitor here
first Of the week.
We sympathize with Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Love in the death Of
their infant child.
Miss King, a sister Of j. A..
King, died at her home near
Egypt a few days ago.
DR.. J. c. FAINT, of the Univer-
sity, was business visitor in
the city Wednesday.
M. Henry Lacey Ballard, of
Mobile, is the guest of his great
AncIe. MIR. H. T. Lace.
Mr. Edward C. Murdoch pass
ed away last evening after a
short illness with pneumonia.
Mr.. G. D. Forbes, of Rienzi,
spent the week end here the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. j.
c. Droke. ".. s..
Mr.. H. C. Adams has arrived
to take Mr.. W. T. Moss place
as local cotton buyer for StripIin
Cotton Co.
Trey O'Hearts' at the Star
,,heatre Saturday night. Do not
|miss an installment Of this in
teresting picture.
Miss Laura Mattingly has re
turned to her home in Charles.
ton, Mo-, after delightful visit
to Miss Louise Bransfcr1.
Mr.. Caseveere has returned
to her home in South MissiS sil p
after a several days visit to LEI
sis ter, Mrs. Frank Herndcn.
Mrs. Lansford, an esti nab,t
lady wao lived near Wren anC
who was formerly a resident o.
this place, died last Friday.
Roast beef, roast pork, boileC
ham, Swiss cheese, cream cheese
= Brookfeld Creamery Butter al
ways fresh at VIENNA BAKERY
Be sure to see the next episode
of ''Perils of Pauline, ~ in which
Harry fights a duel. 1t viii
appear Q the Star Teeatre soon
Mr.. WalterL L. Spradley, travel
ing salesman for the Riversid,
Railoring Co., left Sunday aftet
spending some time with hi
parents.
Mrs. |. W. Middlebrook anC
little daughter, Josephine, o
Meridian, visited her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Nix, latte
part Of last week.
Miss Laverne Threldkeld lef
Sunday fer New Orleans whero
she goes to visit her aunt, Mrs
A, 4 Robinson, Miss Threld
keld ! u rmain in New Orlean
until after Madi Gras.
For SALE OR EXCHANGE -
Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14

A lQlogs jelaud is 10 be established
III Nr.acs as ,be result Of the sudden
discovery tuat lore than SIX hundred
lepers are living in that country, cir.
culating among ,he inhabitants. The
minister ol the Interior appealed to
special Commission Of the French
Academy OF Medicine to advise the
best means to prevent the spread OF
the disease, and amOAg the varioua
measures recommended by the com
mission is one to make one of the
isands off the coast Of France into a
lepers colony, thus isolating them
from the rest Of the world, Not all Of
the coo lepers now known to the all.
thoriJies will be transferred to the
island, but a special commission will
sit on each case and decide whether
the leper shall go to the island or may
remain under treatment in the conn-
try.
Okolona messenger., 1915-01-14
Inylgoratlng to the PaIe and slckly

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic
GROVES TA6EELESS chill TONIC. drives out
Malaria enriches the blood d,andbuiidduT the sys-
te1h. 4 Lrua Toni, For adult9 crd chiIc.1eE. SCc
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28
ENCOURAGE YOUR BOY.

In the current issue OF Farm and
Fireside a contributor advises par.
ents in part as follows:
Does the boy want to leave the
farm? Well. whose fault Is that?
HAS he been useful? Has he ever
been told that he is useful?
Has he an interest In the farming +?
Does he own any livestock? Does
his father help the boy as cheerfully
as he expects the boy to help him?
ITO be sure. when was a boy |
had to work hard and didn't expect
any pay for II. was expected to
obey my parents. was up in the
morning to build the fires. and It was
my frostbit,en fingers that unlocked
the barn door at daylight
But that was a long time ago. In
those days there wasn't a town every
few miles with moving picture shows.
street cars and tempting Jobs which
pay real money. Things have
changed"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28

distinctiyely modern woman demand
o, the modern man? took these
questions to George Middleton. &C.
complished playwright and shrewd
student Of feminine psychology Ia
"Nowaday." in "Embers." and notably
in his newest published volume OF
plays. Possession" Mr.. Middleton
emphasizes the need for the new man
by showing what happens to the
unions OF the unreconstructed man
and the new woman.
The Kew man Is one who wishes
woman to be free" the dramatist said
slowly: free 10 express her own In.
dividuality. lie doesn't try to curb
her to his preoonceived standards. He
doesn't hold her to the marriage bond
against her will lie puts no check
upon her achievement, OF economic
and political independence. lie Is
conscious that the burden OF child
bearing falls most heavily on her.
and he leaves altogether to her the
question Of whether and how often
she shall assume that burden. The
man OF the past Is dominant male.
the new man must be the understand.
ing human. lie must realize that
there is no such thing as owning a
woman"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28
CLOSING OF ST.
JosEPH's SCHOOL

Yesterday at 1880 p m. the closing
exercises OF St. Joseph's School took
place. Before large crowd OF
patrons and friends OF the school the
following program was rendered.:
BLOW, Balmy Breeze" vocal class.
THE Dying Newsboy." Clarence
Kelly.
"A War OF Roses" little girls.
The Princess Innocence" Ga one.
act playeD. large girls.
Piano solo. Miss Lille Boehme.
Abide With Me-" Louise yiyiano
Piano solo. Miss G. woiton.
"Nigger Baby" Rosa Morel.
Selections ON the piano. Miss
Emma Koch.
"Topsy Turvy." little boys.
Our Baby" little tots.
Closing remarks, Rev. J. Il. Glelss.
ner.
Every number Of the program WIS
well rendered. Quite a collection OF
fancy work made by the girls of the
school was exhibited and greatly ad.
mired. The good sisters who so ably
conducted the school deserve much
praise.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28
PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL
SENT IN RESIGNATION
Manuel de Arrisgs No Longer a,
Head Of Government.

NV NHsoNInIFH Fresa
Lisbon. May 2s-The President o.
Portugal, Manuel de Arriaga, has re.
signed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28
NEW YORK DAY ~ DAY.
BY CHARLES HENRY ADAMS.

New York. May 2S.-Wanted-T
New Man.
That's the notice which our old
friend the New Woman has tackled
on her door. She really wants him
Perhaps at first she thought she
didn't because she was reactlng so
vigorously from the point OF view out.
lined In the conundrum OF the old
maid who carolled. ANY dudell do q"
But the sanely progressive woman OF
today realizes that her completest life
is lived only when she finds the right
sort Of man to live Il with her.
What sort is he? What does this
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28
TopAVs BIRTHDAY HoNoRs.

George r. Smith (Republicanl Of
Minneapolis was born in st. Cloud.
stearns County. Mimi. May 2s. 1874;
graduate OF the University OF Mime.
sofa. class OF 1899, admitted to the
bar the same year and entered upon
the practice OF law In Minneapolis;
in the session OF 1908 he served in
the Minnesota State Legislature from
the Thirty-eighth District: In 1906
was elected Judge OF the probate
court. Hennepin County, Mimi, and
was reelected twice without opposi.
ton; was married January .. 1895. to
MARGARET A. Koran. and has two
daughters; was elected to the Sixty.
third Congress.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT OR SALE-All or part OF
the large Hensarling iron barn, or
any lot in this one.half block o.,
ground. Walter ]. Coulter.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28
BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT
Continued From Page 81

class in studies. and her marked
ability COR literary work was distinct
Is shown In the essay prepared by
her and read today
The Panama Exposition" by Miss
Lois Pipkin. president OF the class.
was the next number. and In glow
ing terms Miss Pipkin described the
great exposition which IS in progress
at san Francisco. Cal. at present
lis history. cause. what Il means to
the entire world. and the things OF
interes, being shown, were told mos,
charmingly. Miss Plpkin is recon-
mended by all her teachers as one
Of the brightest pupils they have ever
known and this was amply affirmed
In the way she handled her subject.
The next number. an essay by Miss
Ruby South on THE History OF Bryan
High School" was among the most
interesting subjects OF the entire pro.
gram. Nothing OF the history was
left out BY Miss South. and many
marveled at the adeptness shown In
handling the subject. and how il was
possible for her to get the history OF
the institution so completely. The
founding Of the school. the difficulties
encountered In the project. the pho
neer citizens OF Bryan, many Of
whom have been dead for a number
OF years. and the part taken by each
In building the school. its growth 10
present proportions. were woven into
story OF charming interest.
Superintendent Lawson was then
presented with a copy of The Cor
rail-" the first annual OF the school,
by George Wicker in behalf OF the
senior class. Prof. Lawson accepted
the gift with a few well chosen re.
marks.
Prof George simpson. principal Of
the high shool. after a few remarks
appropriate to the occasion. present
ed the diplomas to the members Of
the class. The graduating class this
year was the largest since the add
tlon OF the extra grade which raised
the course to eleven grades. There
were seventeen members. as follows.
Misses Aubrey Wilkerson. Lucy Har.
rison. frankie Lee Wilson. Ruby Cot.
nam. Jessie Kate Lyon. Vera Rey.
nolds. Betty Lou Weaver, Ruby
South. Lois Pipkin. president. Rich
anna Newland. Cora Cloud and Sarah
Lizzie Powers; Messrs. George
Wicker. Frank Whitman. Noah Dams
nv. Charlie Crawford and Walter
Holmes.
Superintendent lawson then made
a few closing remarks. briefly out
lining the work done by the entire
school during the year.
The program was concluded with
A beautiful number. "A Medley Of the
South" rendered by the Harmony
Quartet.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. May %.
While the State Board OF Agricul.
ture is scheduled to meet here June 1.
It was not believed a meeting would
be held on that date. Frank ".
Cault president OF the board. already
has indicated no meeting would be
held June /, unless some matter o.
importance made the scheduled meet.
ing necessary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28

GREENvIILE, Tex. May 9S-The
North Texas County Superintendent
Association was to meet here today
for discussion OF school work and
means OF betterment.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28

The Victim - ptomaine poisoning.
ehg Well, ! surely was a blame fool
to eat the stun.
The Doctor-But. my dear sir. you
can't establish yourself as recoc.
nized epicure without a touch OF nto.
maine now and then. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28

Whatever have accomplished. 4"
said the pompous man. Il owe to my.
self"
How delightful Il must be-" muir.
INJURED a weary listener. TO feel so
clear OF debt."-Bos,on Transcript.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28
AS THE
NEWS BREAKS

AUSTIN. Tex. May 2S.--An EFFORT
will be made. il was said here today.
to repeal during the present special
session Of the Legislature the act Of
the Thir,y-third Legislature known
as the county witness Zee law Ia
felony cases. II has been claimed
that this law would cause undue
financial loss to the State. and after
IL was passed TO became law Gov.
ernor ColQuitt vetoed the approprla.
ton OF SlOO.OoO made to pay wit.
nesses under H. Claims for witness
fees already filed under this law are
said to approximate 100000, but
there Is no appropriation to pay them.
AUSTIN. Tex. May sS.-Many Of
the 1890 foreign and domestic cor
porations which failed to pay their
franchise taxes. by May |, II was said
here today. have offered to pay the
taxes now. provided the Secretary OF
State will waive the penalty they
have incurred. Secretary OF State
John G. Mckay has said that the law
provides for the penalty being col
lected when taxes run over their time
and that he has no choice in the mat.
ter. The penalty provided by law is
10 per cent OF the amount OF the tax.
Under the law the Secretary OF State
must declare forfeited the charters
Of such corporations as have not sat
isiied the tax claims by July |. Under
a recent ruling OF the Attorney Gen.
erals Department. however. such de.
linQuents even then may renew their
franchises by payment OF tax and
penalty.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-05-28

DALLAS. Tex. May 2S.-Prepara'
tions have been made for elaborate
exercises AZ the commencement OF
the University OF Dallas. which opens
here tonight to last through June I,
Athletic events and social entertain
ments have been planned In addition
to the literary exercises. The bacca.
laureate sermon will be preached
Sunday by the Very Rev Edward +.
Park.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
Merchants Carnival.

Everybody should plan to
see the Merchants Carnival
the big home talent production
to be held at the Lyceum Thea.
ire in Clovis on Monday and
Tuesday nights. January Is and
19, 1915. All the leading busi-
ness firms or the city are TO be
represented by the young ladies
of Clovis dressed ir beautiful
and appropriate costumes suita
BILE to each display, Over 100
people will take part in the play.
All home talent, fine drills.
pretty costumes, dress parades,
catchy songs and talks and acts.
Good singing and good music.
Beautiful colored light tableaux.
Lots of fun. The biggest
event or rne season. something
everybody will enjoy. You
can't afford to miss it. See the
Lady Blacksmith. Barber, Por-
ter. Butcher. Dentist and many
Others in their comic acts. Ad-
mission, adults only 25c. Chill
dren under IL years, 15c. Re.
member this: The moving pic
lures will be shown free while
the crowd is gathering both
evenings. So come early and
see both entertainments for on.
ly Is and 25c. Benefit Metho-
dist Home Mission Society
Tell your friends about it and
don't forget the dates. 1t
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
Trey O. Hearts

Are you reading the Trey o.
Hearts in the News for the
benefit of town and county read
ers? You will more fully enjoy
the pictures at the Lyceum if
you read the story in this paper.
Its the most interesting serial
story written in the Goth century
and is sweeping the country like
wild fire. Nothing could be
more entertaining and instruc-
tive these long winter evenings
than to read the story and see
the pictures at the show house
every Friday night. Subscribe
for the NEWS and get the full
series of fifteen installments. 1t
cost 500. 600 to put these pictures
in film and the writer of the
story got SIS. 600 royalty. The
NEWS $l.00 the year.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
New Time Card.

There is considers able interest
not only among railroad men,
but the general public. in
what the new time card, ey-
pected out this week will show.
Nos. 113 and la will be discon-
tinued aud substituted with
Nos 2l and %. All trains will
arrive and depart between 7
and 8 a. m. instead of about
noon as at present. The trains
on the main line from Clovis
West will carry eleven passen.
ger coaches. The Pecos Valley
trains will all have a night SER
vice but a mixed train will be
run in the day time as far as
Carlsbad. Amarillo will be elm.
mated as a passenger division
point. Trains will run directly
west from Belen and not into
Albuquerque as at present.
1t is evident that the changes
will be many and will be watch
ed with interest. The new
card will probably be effective
January 31st.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOLDS INTERESTING MEETING
Elects Officers for Ensuing Year and Discusses Sidewalks
Grain Elevator, FIGURING Mills and Good Roads,

day which ultimately resulted
in the building of many silos;
had Sudan Grass day when
free seed was distributed and
the town infested with farmers
and directed the most complete
and most successful County
Fair ever held in eastern New
Mexico and possibly in the
state. The Chamber of Com
merce has done good work in
the past year and can accomplish
much more in the future.
The secretary read a state.
ment of the financial condition
showing that the club had been
paid out of debt and had a bal.
ance of $1,000 in one fund and
S45. 90 in another.
The Bylaws were amended
and the dues reduced from $1.00
to so cents a month. payable
quarterly.
The meeting night was chang.
ed to the fourth Friday Of each
month.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
Jackson I1omesick

That G. jackson, former West
ern Union manager a nd operator
here, is homesick is in evidence
by the letter he has written to a
friend in Clovis. In part the
letter says:
"Clovis is the best place in
the world and if some of those
knockers" will get out here
and other Texas towns they will
feel like tucking their tails and
going back in their holes" Mr..
jackson lis now at Farmersville,
Texas.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
DISTRICT COURT WAS In
SESSION SEVERAL DAYS
Many Divorce Cases Tried Grand and Petit Jurors Are
Drawn for February Term Which Convenes Feb. 8.

S. j. Mckee. Grady.
d. L Courtney. Hollene.
Joe Burnett, Legansville.
G. W. Hawkins, Clovis.
l.. C. Bradshaw, Clovis.
J. D. Cross, Claud.
A. S. Beck, Clovis.
j. E. Westfall Claud.
j. r. Swope, Melrose.
G, G. Martin. Texico.
A. E. Allen, Legansville. :
w. W. Harvey, Clovis.
A. J. Penner. Field.
j. A. Smith, Clovis.
C. C. Givan, st. Vrain.
George C. Miller, Melrose.
j. B. Miller, Melrose.
c. d. Sorrows. Hollene.
George Perkins, Melrose.
Charles Justus, St. Vrain.
w. j. Stewart, Clovis.
C. L. Orr. Melrose,
Fred James. Claud.
G. A. Campbell. Clovis.
H. G. Cosby, Field,
D. V. Winn, Blacktower.