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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
Rifle Club Elects Officers

The Clovis Rifle and Gun Club
held their animal election of of.
ficers at the Armory Tuesday
night. After the election an in
door target practice with revol.
yer and rifle was held which
proved very interesting.
The following officers were
elected for the insuing year:
A. P. Cooley, President,
Rev. M. Reece. V. President,
Capt. F. c. Blumlein. Sec'y,.
DR.. J. r. Haney. Treasurer.
Hobert Miller, chief executive
officer.
The club plans to get busy
this season and arrange some
good matches. Clubs have re.
Gently been organized at Belen
and Albuquerque and it is ex
pected to arrange a shoot at
some time during the season
with teams from other clubs.
Clovis has some expert rihemen
and will be ready to meet the
best that the southwest pro-
duces. Excellent pistol scores
were made Tuesday night by
Capt. Blumlein. A. E. Curren
and Perry Keown.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
Oil Company Moves.

Joe Randolph. district repre-
sentative of the Texas Oil Com.
pany was in the city the first of
the week making arrangements
for the removal of the huge oil
storage tanks from Farwell,
Texas to Clovis. They will be
located on the company's prop
erty in the East part of town.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
Claud Miller Here.

Claud Miller, of Oklahoma
City. capitalist and Dry Goods
merchant. who is interested in
Clovis property, was in the city
for several days the first of the
week. Mr.. Miller. who until
recently, had a string of stores
in Oklahoma, was formerly en-
gagged in business in Clovis un-
der the firm name of Miller &
Kimberlin.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
Buried at Clovis.

The body of Cyclone" johns
was buried at Clovis instead of
at Claud as previously announ-
ced in the News This change
was made at the eleventh hour
after preparations had been
made to bury him at Claud, be-
cause the son who killed him,
protested against the burial at
Claud stating that he would nev-
er return to the farm if his fa-
ther was buried there.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15

Attorney w. A. Gillenwater
went to Farwell Monday on le-
gol business.
R. F. Bayless and family
of Plainvlew. spent Sunday
with W. F. Bayless and family;
DR.. D. L. Connell has pur-
chased the Anderson residence
on the East side.
See our line of useful value.
for housekeeping.
Barry Hardware Co.
The Store that Stays.
H. Bell returned last week
from Chicago. where he went to
purchase a stock of clothing.
Alderman, Nichols. proprietor
of the Clovis Shoe Store, has
been on the sick lis { this week.
The Model Grocery will give a
cook book free to every lady
buying a 25c can of Calumet
Baking Powder, Saturday. 1t
Do you know where to call
for first class cleaning and
pressing. We advise you to
call Duncan & Rider, Phone 96.
Jl5-F5.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
NOBLE AND SADLER AND,
~ WALLACE AND BELL ELECTED
Election in Precincts One and Nine in Clovis Bring Out
but Light Vote Monday. Election Was Tame Affair.

Monday was an ideal day for
an election for Justices of the
Peace and Constable. but there
was but few eleventh hour can
didates for the offices in Clovis
and the interest was not great.
A very light vote was cast in
both precincts.
1t was conceded from the
start by those who have studied
the situation and it was predict
ed by the News last week that
Noble would he re. e.elected as
Justice of the Peace in Pfec met
one because he has made very
satisfactory officer and has long
been a resident and taxpayer in
Clovis. A ticket containing the
names of Ed K yno!ds for JUS
tice of the Peace and J. A. Nc
Farlin for Constable in precinct
one, was not announced until
about noon and McFarlin then
came within eight votes of de-
feating Sadler.
The vote in the two precincts
is as follows:
For Justice Precinct |
J.P Noble, 10
w. S. Bayless, 36
Ed Reynolds, 62
For Constable
+. l.. Sadler, "a
J. A. McFarlin, 76
Pre-. No 2, for Justice
H. M. Wallace, 55
,,NR l.. Pryor. "a
For Constable
H. Bell, 80
C. d. Irvine, 36
Mr.. Good was elected Justice
of the Peace at Texico and Jim
l.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15

Dallas Mcdaniel. who was
with Buffalo Jones, capturing
live Gorillas in Africa. was in
the city several days this week.
He says that Jones left the CON-
pany stranded in Africa when
the war broke out and that he
had a very difficult time in again
reaching home. He was on the
vessel that ran into a floating
mine outside New York harbor
recently, but only slight damage
resulted.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
Mandell Has Sale

The Mandell Clothing Com
pany are putting on a sale.
This weeks issue of the News
contains a list of some of the
manv bargains they are offering.
1t is very evident that now is the
time to purchase a suit or over
coat in order to save money.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
Praetorians to Organize.

]. B. Savage. Of Roswell,
state manager of the Prae'
sorians. was in the city the first
of the week in company with
A. L. Elwood, local representa-
tive of the order.
The Praetorions have one of
the largest and best buildings
in Dallas and have a large
membership in the Southwest.
They plan on organizing a lodge
here soon.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15

OHe OI the mOSC important
and most interesting meetings
held by the Chamber of Com
merce in several months was
that of Friday night. but on ac-
count of three other attract
ions in the city that night. was
not largely attended. The in
terest and enthusiasm among
those who did attend, was nev-
theless. apparent.
c. +. Dennis was reelected
President. and F. S. Burns, Sec
retary by a unanimous vote.
Mr.. Dennis modestly request
ed that a younger and more
energetic man be selected in
his place, but the members
were so we'll satisfied with the
work accomplished by the or.
ganization under his direction,
for Clovis and Curry Coun
ty during the past year. that
they voted unanimously to re
tain all the old officers and di.
rectors.
D. N. Croft spoke of the
necessity of sidewalks and street
crossings and the discussion of
the subject became general.
Each member present ex-
pressed himself in favor of
sidewalks and it was the con-
census of opinion that a three
or four foot concrete walk
should be constructed on sever.
al of the principal streets run
ming east and west and the
cost taxed against the property
owners. Also, that the city
should put in substantial street
crossings and if necessary, to
make any extra levy for that
purpose.
A committee composed of w.
B. Cramer, A. B. Wagner. S. A.
Jones, G. M. Bryan and d. N.
Croft were named to confer
with the City Council on the
subject.
Another matter of much con-
cern, not only to the business
men of Clovis but to the farmer
was freely discussed. 1t was
the encouragement of the build.
ing of a grain elevator and a
small Touring mill. 1t has long
been considered a good invest
ment and it's necessity is now
beginning to be more fully re-
allied.
The matter wa finally pass
ed with instructions to the Sec
rotary to write to the different
elevator companies and mills in
the country and make an effort
to interest them in the propo-
sit on.
The necessity of better roads
for the farmers, residing north
and northwest of Clovis to in
duce them to bring their grain
to this market instead of going
elsewhere was also mention ed.
One thing which attracted
more than ordinary interest.
was the huge stack of cores
pondence from all parts of the
country which was received by
the Secretary since the last
meeting about a month ago. 1t
indicates that people are in
terested in this section of the
country and the inquiries cover
many branches of industry as
we'll as a great many requests
for sudan grass seed which the
Chamber has for sale.
In reviewing what had been
accomplished by the organiza'
ton during the past year, it
was pointed out that they had
secured the passage of the
Ocean to Ocean highway through
Clovis: had a successful silo
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15
Notice to Sudan
Grass Growers.

There will be a meeting at
the Office of c. E Dennis. Sat-
urday afternoon. January 23rd
at 200 p. m. All those inter-
ested in Sudan Grass are re-
quested to be present.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15

W. C. Parish has moved the
Pure Food Bakery into his
Handy Kitchen. where he has
arranged dust proof cases for
bread and pastries.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15

Mrs. A. M. Hill is assisting
as saleslady. during the big sale
at Luikart's. She will re.
sumo teaching her kindergarten
school in a few days. The Chris.
tian Church building has been
secured for the school and ss
Mrs. Hill has had IL years ex.
perience in the work. the little
tots will be afforded the advan-
tages only usually found in lar
ger cities.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15

Miss Nettie Shumate return
ed Monday from Chickasha,
oklahoma where she has been
teaching in the Business College.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15

Wdo III OiONio cCFCl al uoJo ShC
latter part of last week holding
an adjourned session of district
court for the purpose of hearing
motto n AMI the transaction of
some court business that did not
require a jury.
The following cases were
heard:
Kansas | Robbins vs.. John
W. Robbins, divorce decree
granted.
The case of Dora Delano vs..
G.. E. Delano was dismissed.
Clovis Building and Loan As
sociation vs.. E. R. Gamble, or
der approving sale of real es'
tate.
Carl B. Daniel vs. Bessie DAN
iel, divorce decree granted.
The case of Lena Singer vs..
w. F. Swariz. suit for damages,
was the first case set for the
next term of court.
The case of the First National
Bank VS.. W. 3. Mersfelder was
the second case set for hearing
at the next term of court.
Mrs. Eta Vivian vs.. j. r.
Vivian, case dismissed.
T. B. Martin We. S. H. With
ers, motion for a new trial over
ruled and appeal taken by plain
tiff to supreme court.
C. p. Hunter of Texico VS..
Maud Hunter, divorce decree
issued.
II. S. Burnhsm VS.. Met l..
Finnikem. judgement and de-
cree.
Jas. F. Vinyard vs.. W. E.
Reed, A. B. Standley and Nora
c. Reed, judgement for plaintiff
for $575. 90 and costs of action.
Mary F. Mays VS.. W. E. Mays
final divorce decree and plaintiff
granted custody of the two chill
dren. This was an unusual di.
vorce complaint according to
the recorded proceedings. the
plaintiff strongly charging cru
city and a property agreement
between the parties in interest
is also recorded.
Following are the grand and
petit jurors drawn:
GRAND JURY NAMES
George Shull, st Vrain.
George Shurley. Grady.
S. +. Allen, Melrose.
A. l.. Dickey. Clovis.
Albert Pettigrew. Grady.
Ira Miller, Legansville.
J. H. Ford, Legansville.
j. f. Sellars. Clovis.
Isom Eblin. Grady.
C. 7. Montgomery, Legansv.
J. B. Clack, Claud.
K. S. Martin, Clovis.
L. L. Walker, Clovis.
j. F. Bullard, CLOVIS.
]. T. Byron. Melrose.
w. F. Swartz. Clovis.
M. E. Smith, Legansville.
]. W. Bynum. Texico.
L. E. Shaw. Clovis.
D. o. Faville. Texico.
J. f. Gates, Field.
E. 7. Jernigan, Clovis.
W. j. Owens. Legansville.
S. R. Copeland, Blacktower.
B. J. Norby, Melrose.
J. A. Youngblood. Legansv.
E. E. Clancy, Texico.
PETIT JURY NAMES
Charles King, Legansville.
A. Mandell, Clovis.
w. A. Brownell. st Vrain.
J. N. Stanford, Clovis.
o. &. Neff, Clovis.
w. M, Shipp. Melrose.
A. F. Brian, Clovis.
A. P. Brashear Clovis.
C. E. Rayburn, Clovis,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-01-15

Mr.. Good was elected Justice
of the Peace at Texico and Jim
Oliver Cons table.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29

Conversation al West Polnt Evinesc
Little Of the ENhIlsration That
Accompanies War

The whilom visitor TO West Point
CHANGED to be there on the day that
strong measures against Gen. Nicto-
Fiano Hucrta we're resolved on. He
himself had seen the news just before
he left New York. As he walked up
the stairs from the station and
strolled leisurely along in front Of
cadet old barracks and then cadet
new barracks, there came TO him
across the drill ground sounds Of
music--martial strains. were they
not? So then the news had reached
the Point, and there was excitement
and patriotic rejoicing. The band
was just too far away, apparently in
the Officers club, to distinguish the
air. But the visitor quickcned his
steps in that direction and the not
unpleasant exhilaration Of battle
came over him. The music stopped
and he arrived just as the officer,
were leaving. Their side-arms were
in the slang of the Point, 'fems. '
and the only scrap of conversation
he heard was between a dapper leu
tenant-instructor aud his fem. Quoth
she:
ooh, lieutenant, | just can't see
how you do that step 10 well! Youll
just have to teach ne the maxiye'
she pronounced it m%atchichce.
Delighted" he volunteered for
service. But you know, We really
haven't any good make music here
We shall have to get some for the
band And the martial c%onvcrsa-
tion died away as they walked down
Officers row.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29

Some one has asked why we
did not give more school news.
Well! for various 'easons. In
the first place, Il good deal of
what would be called ordinary
school work would not be very
interesting 10 many outside of
the school room where it occurred
and we don't try to be spectacu.
lar and do sensational things;
again, if there should be, once in
a while, an unpleasant occurrence
YOU would not expect us to tell
Of that. / will say however that
/ believe good work is being
done in all of the rooms. Where
any one would like 10 make a
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29

An opportunity To- buy an i'm
proved farm at "a sacrifice 100
acres good rcrtrle land, go acres
under cultivation, 30 acres of
which are under irrigation, .
acres in alfalfa, 6 acres IN winter
wheat, - acres fenced with
rabbit proof wire. Two irriga.
tion plants In order, 400 gals OF
water per min, or better. Good
Two story adobe house contain.
ing four large rooms and large
hali Price for cash S2,1jOOO.
For further Information write OF
call ON y. VI Reed.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29
Spirituality

The following are some Of the
replies that | received in answer
to my request Tor communica-
tions respecting the generally
accepted meaning of the term
spiritual:
the writer's of THESE communi.
cations will forgive me for having
pdraphrased them. | have tried
to do justice TO the main thought
and II | have mistaken the idea |
would De glad 20 hear from them
and will De glad 10 hear from
them aud viii make the necessary
correction.
MIR. BevinS believes Spiritual
lty to be righteousness a.,
shown by pure love coming from
the in dwelling OF the spirit of
Christ, this as distinguished
from hypocrisy, viz: lip service
for worldly advantage and trust
ing IN worldly things. Mr.. Lee
Thomas defines Spirituality by
s..ymg what 1t produces, 1T is
that which cumpels the in
dIvIdual to serve his fellows
tho DOUBT love is here meant.)
Spirituality is knowing the
truth and acting upon it, (may
/ here ask the eternal question
what Is truth:'D This in opera
ton is spirituality. When all
are possessed OF this spirit we
shalt have the brotherhood of
man or kingdom of heaven upon
earth, Very, very true Brother
Thomas, | heartily agree with
Suth these conceptions of
spirituality, we are all in agree.
mcnt rs to the fundamental prin,
clpie that underlies spirituality,
1t is as Mr.. Bevins says, love or
the indweliing Christ and, as
Mr.. Thomas calls it, that
force that compels Us u
serve our fellows; thus princi.
pie IN operation IS, as Mr..
BevIuS says, righteousness and
what Mr., Thomas calls the
Kingdom of heaven ana the IS.
adjustment OF which will come
by love and not by force. Last
week | spoke of spirituality be
ing the power of discernment
this is knowing the truth anC
acting upon It, for love, right
eOusness and truth all seek Ion
the reality penetrating beneath
the appearance of things, To b,
spiritual is 10 seek the truth, be
ing guided by the i'll prevailing
spirit OF love which is also Tn,
spirit of truth.
Jesus Christ told His disciples
+ that He was the Way, the Trutl
and the Life. In this same dis
. course He also told them that
man love me he will keep IN!
works and my father will low,
him and we will come unto Hin
| and make our abode with Him
+ Thus truth and love are frou
Z the same source, namely Chris
whose spirit will guide you int,
A ali truth.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29
NO NEED FOR ESPERANTO.

ooh, dear, Max, what a prosaic
person you are; Pm afraid we shall
never understand each other very
we'll"
Don't you worry you understood
my proposal all right, and that was
in the baIdest prose."-Fliegende
Blaetter.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29
LlsPINo MEASURE.

Tompkins-l won't bet On this
election, but | am going to urge a
friend 10 do 40.
Hopkins-That's right. II is bet
ter TO abet a bet than to bet a bet. "
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29

In accordance with sugges.
lions made uy numuer ol
persons, / nant To take the
initiative IN the matter ut u liter
any or locating society tudJ has
been talked OF Tor some time,
aud, Win this idea IN view, sup
pose We meet AZ the scnOJl house
on Tuesday evening, trO :. at,
say, 1880 ana see what may be
done, and masmucu as there is
AT present no committee on pro.
gram, il would no DOUBT be- dp
preciated ii everybody would
come prepared To take some
part. can you reclte Il poem OF
literary gem Won't you come
and "ecite II. Is you have II boul,
containing some good piece tnal
! AOh lldNt hlNbAN dh llAl W hAAN
wished others did, then bring
the book aud read the piece
Can you sing Il little, win ol
without an instrument, luel
come and take some part Ia tina
way Have you somc cnuIc,
thought that you nave lelt wa,
good, then come out next Tues
day evening and give It 10 us.
do not believe We can make thI'
too strictly and stlfIlS literary
but il can be "a place where al
can enjoy themselves. som,
people uon't go to church an,
some don't dance, but there il
no reason why they could no
take part in ii place OF this kind
This doesn't mean, however
that those who are in the haOl
of attending either Of the abov,
places will not be- admitted II
the literary
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29
Educational Column
By T. A. Windsor

II is not yrue that the worst
boys and girls make the best
men and women in practical
life, neither is there any truth in
the assertion that the pupil who
can take the NEST advantage of a
teacher-Often an Uverworked
teacher that only wishes him
or her we'll, will finGlly TURN out
to be the best teacher ii that pro.
lession should be chosen hy
them The very opposite is true,
else the law of cause and effect
is false Speaking in general
terms, the shiftless ana uu
reliable pupil Will make the
same sort of IN adult,
the same sort of business
man ur woman, the same sort OF
husband or wife You have seen
Il mau sitting on u dry goods box
in u store, often when the mer
chant wished he would go home
and spend the evening with his
family, and you have Heard him
boring those about him by mar.
rating is school and college
escapades, always making his
story cast complimentary re
ilecLiOn on hi, own wdness
and his ability To break the rules
and ESCAPE punishment, and yur
have heard him end his story by
saying, An tell you, | was a
hard one, | just ought to have
been killed, while at the same
time ne feels that he has increas
ed your admiration of himself
TINS is an unsafe man and |
would rather Il BOY OF min,
would be thrown IN the company
OF a drunkard, which would
probably disgust him, than IN
the company OF Il man like that
lh4 Uu,y tnlng there Is III tins !,
the fact that bright boys nn1
glrts can see more Ol either guul
or bad, and II care is not uscl
they win be subjected to NOR,
temptation tnan pupils not quit,
so qulCK 10 see opportunities.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29

suggestion, II would, no doubt,
be very earnestly considered by
any one OF the teachers.
| have asked the lady teachers
for anything they see proper to
furnish for these columns, either
in the way OF news or comment
aud they have consented to res
pond and | trust some day they
will do so.
W. are hoping to have a good,
bright class to graduate, in the
eighth grade, at close of school,
provided they are able to pass
tile State examinations and they
viii, no doubt, do so. II is hoped
that not only will the eighth
grade complete their course, but
that we will not have To drop out
a single pupil from the grade he
hopes to make.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29
THE oIssEM5LERs

Gibbs-Id really like to know the
secret Of social success.
Dibbs-My boy, there n many
secrets of social success, but one OF
the most important is to be able to
pretend you are having a good time
when you're not.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29
RAISED A DOUBT.

Servant (rebuked for bringing in
a dirty cup)-Funny thing, mum,
! always seem to hit upon this one
when you have company London
Punch.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29
Betty.

Dumleigh-Can | bring Won any
thing. Miss Betty
Betty-0h, yes bring me some
body nice 10 talk to- Boston Eve
ming Transcript
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29
Better HABITS

katherine seems 10 think her
alimony an improvement oveT her
husband"
well, why notH II comes in reg
ulAry and doesn't smoke or swear. +"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29
ONE COMMON

Babies and theatrical stars ap
alike in one particular"
what il that ?"
Both smile when they zee an an
gel"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29

Last week my note on the
regular meeting OF teachers and
school board read like was
taking the liberty of calling the
board together, which had no
intention OF trying to do, for our
BOARD is about as good as the
ordinary IN getting together
when they have work to do or
problems TO solve. What | in
tended was to encourage the
idea OF a regular monthly meet
my of both teachers and board,
whether there was pressing
business or not. Its effect and
influence Is always good.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29
The Courier Cent-A- Word
Classified Adds

Advertisements IN this co'umn viii
D cent "a word. each issue. " YOU
have anything to sell, trade or rent,
or II you want to buy or trade for
ANYTHING. tell tho world about IL In
this column. Everybody reads it.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29

Mrs. Caller Downe-Iou looked
awfully foolish when YOU asked me
to marry You.
Mr.. Caller Downe-I didn't look
half as foolish as was.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-29

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