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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
SHERIDAN MoURNs THREE MEN
Young Citizens Taken Away Sudden
ly and City Grieves.

Sheridan is grieving over the loss
of three of her young men who have
died within the past few weeks, Har-
ry L. Oviatt, Johnny V. Carter and
Emmet a. Alexander. Oviatt was
30 years of age at the time of his
death in Claresholm, Alberta, Cana
da, October 5. He had lived in Sher-
idan the past IL years. The body
was buried in Sheridan October s. Mr..
two children, three brothers and one
sister.
Johnnie V. Carter. 16. Youngest son
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
Laura Meyers Honoree.

Miss Mildred Shaw entertained
Saturday evening, October IA, in hon.
or of Miss Laura Meyers. who is
leaving for Neskowin to spend the
winter. The home was tastefuIly
decorated in autumn leaves. and flow
ers were in evidence about the rooms.
Music and games furnished diversions
for the evening, after which a dainty
three-course luncheon was served bv
the hostess, assisted by Miss Laura
Meyers. The invited guests were
Misses Laura Meyers, Lucille Lough-
ary, Belva Beebe, Winona Rice. Mat
tie Jarman, Jamie Farmer. Lenore
Preston, Irene Lewis, Viola Ash. Mil
dred Shaw and Messrs. Grant Bur-
ford, Ray Smith, Charles Havter
Herschell Fidler. Merritt Hart. Raw
Ghorke, Frank Mckinney. John Far
ley, Percy Snyder, Walter Craven and
Elwin Craven.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
WILL VISIT IN PHOENIX.
MIR. and Mrs. Dean Collins Leave
Thursday On Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Collins vii
leave Portland Thursday for an ex.
tended visit with Mrs. Collins moth
er, Mrs. Hattie l.. Mosher, in Phoe-
nix, Ariz. A recent illness of Mrs
Collins has turned into incipient tu-
berculosis from which her physicians
say she can recover if she will spend
some time in higher altitude. Mr..
Collins will not sever his connection
with The 0regonian but will return
TO work as soon as possible.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
Fuller Hart Nuptials.

The wedding Of Miss Inez Hart ol
Salt Creek and George A. Fuller was
held at the home of the brides par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. z. e. Hart il
Salt Creek Saturday evening at eight
O'Clock. Rev. D: A. Mackenzie otfic
lated. Those present were: Mr. ane
Mrs. E. W. Fuller, Miss Nina Farley
Mr.. and Mrs. f. f. Hart, Eugene and
Merritt Hart. After a short honey
moon Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller will be at
home on the Joe Brown place in Salt
Creek.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
,Tackmans Give Party.

A group of young people enjoyed
themselves at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs William Jackman Saturday ev-
epine. Four tables of finch and
cards we're played. Among those pres
emf were: Misses Edna Jackman
Flavia Stinnett, Elsie Forrette, Winl-
fred Forrette, Eunice Martin, Stella
Stinnett, Muriel Hayes, Josephine
.Tackman and Emma Classen and Mes
srs, William Jackman, Jr., William
,Jaekman, ST., Bolton Stinnett, Maur'
ice HAYES, Earl Classen and Clarence
Nelson.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
Presbyterian Church Social.

A social time is to be held this ev-
ening at the Presbyterian church at
s o'clock, in honor Of the new teach
ers in the Dallas schools. 1t is to be
entirely an informal affair, at which
the games will be played and a gener-
al good time had. Luncheon will be
served. Rev. Mackenzie, who is in
charge of the arrangements, has ex-
tended an invitation to all to attend.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17

Oviatt is survived by Mrs. Oviatt and
of Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Carter, died
October 4 and is survived by his par
ents, four sisters and nine brothers.
Emmet Ell. Alexander, who died sud
denly in Independence, October 4,
was 80 years old and is survived by
his mother, Mrs. W. R. Alexander,
and three brothers, L. B., Wilton g.,
and w. R. Alexander, Jr.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
Parce- ConIee Wedding.

Miss Irene Conlee of Salt Creek
and P. c. Parce of Ballston were
married in Portland on October H.
Following the marriage they were ten
dered a reception by Mr.. and Mrs
Fl. 0. Triplett at the Mob apartments
in Portland. Mr.. Parce is a grand
son Of Peter Cook Of Ballston. The
young couple will be at home to their
friends after October 90, at Ballston,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17

T The bride is native OF Penn,
svlvania where she was graduated
from the Indiana, Pa, normal school
She has taught school in Pittsburgh
Fairview valley and Airlie. 1t was
while at Fairview that the courtshll
started. Mr.. Lehman is the son OF
Mr. and Mrs. c. Lehman, farmers oil
Fairyiew valley.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
Oscar Chenoweth Married.

Oscar |. Chenoweth and Miss Ger
trude Pollow were married in Port
land at $50 Sunday morning. Miss
Florence Kopan of Corvallis and Miss
Lucy Kopan of Hood River were the
oulv witnesses. Mr.. and Mrs. Cheno-
wct1 are at home at SO7 Academy
street.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
Independence Couple Married.

Ernest F. Tice and Hilda South OF
Independence were married last Sat
urday morning by Rev. W. I. Tap
scott. The couple will live on farm
about three miles east Of lndepen-
dence, near Orville.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17

officers were elected for the ensuing
wear: President, Mrs. c. G. Coad;
viee-president, Mrs. Willis Simonton;
secretary-treasurer, Mrs. McNamar
The society comprises over ~ mem
bers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
Miss Tapscott Married.

At the home of Rev. and Mrs. W.
7. Tapseott, the brides parents. Miss
May Tapscott today became the bride
of Fiward II. Lehman of Fairview
valley. Mr.. and Mrs. Lehman viii be
at home in Fairview after November
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
To Hold Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the needle
work guild will be held next month.
The exact date has not yet been de-
cided.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
Dinner Party for Boys.

Following the annual custom the
bows of the Methodist church will put
in the winter supply of fuel this ev-
ening, and the girls of the church will
entertain them with a dinner party.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
Ladies' Aid Meets.

At a meeting of the Presbyterian
ladies' aid society held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Boals
last Friday afternoon the following
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17
Textile Club Meeting,

The textile sewing club met last
night at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Fl. Dunkelbereer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-17

FOR SALE--25 aor.,
land, one mile soutb,.'|
Terms if desired, ~ M
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
FARMERS HAVE FIST FIGHT

Quite a lively scrap occurred on the
street Saturday and was witnessed by
a number Of spectators. II resulted
in both parties being marred up hut
no serious damage was done.
Two neighbors started quarreling over
cattle getting into the others pasture
and one told the other that if they got
in again he would take them up and
make somebody pay the damages or
he would hold the stock The quarrel
continued for sometime. IL was final
ly taken up by another member Of the
family and business picked up imme-
diately Mr.. Gerhardt, who was stand
ing near big plate glass window re-
ceived blow from two-pound pack
age of nails thrown by one of the par
ticipants. II struck him between the
eyes and scratched him some hut did
little damage.
The fighters were finally separated
and made to quit their fighting and
will be tried before Judge McElroy
next Saturday. These neighborhood
scraps sometimes end seriously 10
all parties aud are not good for any
community.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
SERIOUSLY INJURED

\ most serious accident happened TO
o. l.. Stoddard, who while driving the
big horse to the Laundry wagon last
Saturday was thrown out and had his
knee cap jammed,
He had delivered bunch of laun-
dry to the Sandusky Barber shop and
left the lines so he thought he could
gather them safely as he had so many
times before. When he entered the
wagon the horse started off rather
suddenly and traffic was rather con-
gested al the bank corner. The wagon
struck the fire hydrant and over-turn-
ed throwing Mr.. Stoddard out and
causing his knee cap TO be badly jam
med which the physicians say will be
several weeks Before he could fully
recover, and then perhaps never,
The horse was caught and the wagon
turned upright without much damage
resulting.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
AWARDED NICE PRIZE

James j. Hall, the real estate and
abstract man of Tucumcafi, n. NJ. re-
Gently won second prize over several
thousand contestants, in letter writ
ing contest, upon the subject of Real
Estate Business and How to Succeed
in the Face of Difficulties"
The following is a clipping taken
from the National Real Estate Bull
letin, published in the interest of and
for the benefit of the members of the
National Cooperative Realty Co, OF
Washington, d. c., of which Mr.. Hall
is graduate and member:
THE second prize, check for $500
is awarded 10 James j. Hall, of Tu.
cumcari, New Mexico. We regard Mr.
Halls success as rather remarkable
considering his unfavorablc location
and difficulties with which he was fore.
ed to contend. Mr.. Hall proves that
any man can succeed, no matter where
he is located..'
We also understand that Mr.. Hal
is member of the Central Real Es
tate Dealers Association Of Topeka
Kansas. and has direct touch with over
5000 real estate men, located in al
parts Of the United States.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
new MEXICO NEEDS
200 VOLUNTEERS TO
FILL STATE MILITIA

A telegram was received in this
city from Adjutant Genera, Herring
of New Mexico, now station at Colum-
bus, calling for volunteers to fill out
the present companies now on duty
along the border. His telegram was
addressed 70 Senator G.. II. Alldredgc
who set out at once 70 secure as many
as he could from Tucumcari and vi
cinity. He wants good able-bodied
men and they must be in good con.
dition or they cannot pass the require
ments of the 4. S. This war business
is not a sick mans resort and unless
New Mexico furnishes her part, which
is very small other states will have
to be called upon to protect our own
border.
About ten men have already enlist
cd and will leave for FL Paso within
day or two. Every young man who
does not have good substantial job,
should volunteer his services TO the
government. then if there are not
enough some others must leave their
jobs and answer the call. This may
be quite sacrifice but someone has
to get out and fight for those who
have been anxious TO throw United
States into war with Mexico in order
to save some of their personal prop
erty. Mexico is not feeling friendly
toward this country because the resi-
dents Of that country think we are
anxious TO swallow her up on account
Of her unlimited wealth in mining
property.
Mexico is shipping soldiers to the
northern part and preparing for an
attack it is thought unless the leaders
change their ways and then United
States must retaliate.
After the companies now along the
border are filled to their full fighting
strength then permission will be given
to organize a company from any place
in the state. Mr.. Alldredge says he
will have no trouble enlisting n full
number to compose company when
the time comes 10 send company
from this county.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
NEW RECORD RUN To CLOVIS

j. B. Smith, who drives n Model ~
Oldsmoble on his mail route between
here and Grady. broke the record Sum
day when he drove that machine from
Tucumcari to CLOVIS, distance Of S2
miles, with five passengers. in three
hours and 30 minutes, and will make
oath that he only used 3ia gallons of
gasoline.
This car has been on the mail line
for over n year and has seen continual
service all the time. &. T. Adair pur-
chased it in FL Paso and drove it un-
til he quit the route. Mr.. Adair is the
agent here for the car and is in Dem
yer this week after two new ones
an eight and four. Mr.. Pclzer. of
The Union Garage, accompanied him
and will drive one Of the cars home
ror him. They will come via Trinidad,
Ration and Las Vegas.
Mr.. Adair thinks there is no ear in
The world better than an Oldsmobile,
and he has succeeded in selling several
around here.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
DEMOCRATS BIG DEBATE Is
POSTPONED TO MAY 2s

Owing to the fact that there will he
another attraction in the city on the
evening Of May %, the meeting and
debate Of the Young Mems Democratic
Club scheduled for the date has been
postponed until the following Mon
day evening when the question Of
Whether the women of New Mexico
should be given the right of franchise
or not" will be debated
At that meeting the final plans for
the big Democratic booster trip to
the plains will be completed. We have
very favorable communication from
Il number Of the prominent state speak
ers stating they will try and be with
US for this trip
Come to the Court House Monday
evening, May 29, and see what we are
doing.
J. T. Kirkpatrick, President
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
WEDNESDAY. MAY "a WILL
BE CLEANUP DAY HERE

City council met Friday night in
regular session and the business Of
the city was transacted posthaste.
Mayor Israel has established We'd
nesday, May Gath, as "Clean-Up Day"
and has issued proclamation TO that
effect. He asks that all the business
houses be closed from one o'clock on
and that every resident of Tucumcar
hire or clean up his front and back
yard. piling the trash in suitable
place TO have same hauled TO the city
dumping ground. All persons who
are too poor to hire the rubbish haul
ed away are requested TO report to
the city office and the city will send
team and haul IL away free IL said
resident will pile it up where il will
be accessible to load.
Other towns all over the United
States have established regular cam
paign on cleanliness IN order TO stamp
out contagious diseases. Filth breeds
flies and flies breed disease. and dis
case brings death; therefore. do away
with the source Of evil and you will
accomplish something worth while.
Tell your friends about this order
and see that they understand the
proposition fully in order that If you
clean your yard their trash will not
be left to blow over in II and dirty
things up again. Cooperation and
organized labor is appealed to in the
work Of making next Wednesday a
real "Clean-Up" day.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
MISS BROWNS RECITAL

Miss Dillon Cobb Brown, one of the
1916 High School graduates, conclud-
ed the Commencement Week with a
recital given at the home of her pa
rents, Dr. and Mrs. o. 4. Brown. to
which her classmates and a number Of
intimate friends were invited. The
occasion was fitting climax for Miss
Browns school work here. Besides
the regular high school course of
study, which she completed with cred
it, Miss Brown has made n special
study of vocal and instrumental music
under the careful instruction of her
mother. one of the most talented mu-
sicians in the city.
The recital on last Saturday even
irg clearly reflected the unusual mu-
sical ability and artistic temperament
Of the daughter. as well as the deep
understanding and superior technical
ability Of the mother. whose efforts
have resulted in producing most
gifted young musician in Miss Brown.
She sang and played with the grace.
charm and confidence of much more
nature and experienced musician. The
many friends who heard her were
unanimous in her praise.
Miss Brown was assisted by Rev.
Hoering, who rendered several beau
tiful selection on the violin; by Miss
Street and Miss Edwards and by Miss
Juanita Shaft. The reception room
was claborately decorated with roses,
carnations and boquets of other beau
,iful and sweet smelling flowers.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
SINGING AND CANDIDATES
CAKE, COFFEE AND PIE

One of the largest crowds of the
season gathered at Quay last Sunday
to participate in "A Singing Convention.
The crowd commenced arriving early
and singing began with the school
house filled to its utmost capacity
On the outside the candidates were
busy with that familiar hand-shake
and "how are you" until dinner was
announced and then every man and
woman there was noticed to he run
ming for something, candidates for
full dinner pail" The table was
filled with every good thing TO eat u
person could wish for, even big buck
cts Of coffee were made at n neigh
boring house and drank by the thirsty
cdibles to her city friends until she
guests. Mrs. McLaren dished out the
came near losing her own dinner, or
that is why she claimed she was eat
ing after the rest were through. Mr..
Kitchen, resident of the Quay COM
munity, was the hero of the day He
handed out pie and cake to those who
were too bashful to get up near the
table. His liberality will never be
forgotten.
Change Of altitude made little diff
ference TO those from the plains or
Tucumcari They all ate and were
satisfied. After dinner singing was
resumed and the candidates passed
out cards to those who looked like
they had the right to vote One gen.
tleman had eighteen different cards,
but there were more candidates there
getting acquainted" 1t was sug-
rested that the candidates organize
glee club, but some of them would
rather talk than sing and no doubt
are much more entertaining.
Next Sunday McAlister will enter
tain large crowd at singing and
County Sunday School convention.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
JIM LOVELADY FOR COM
MISSIONER DISTRICT NO. I

This issue of the News is carrying
he announcement of J. ID. Lovelady,
Of Tucumcari, as candidate for Coun-
ty Commissioner for District No, l.,
ubject to the action of the Democratic
primary.
J. d. Lovelady is an old-timer. He
was born in Texas and grew up in
that state and New Mexico. His pa
rents died when he was but young
ster. and left him to fight the battles
of life alone. Mr.. Lovelady has been
on the ranch nearly all his life, until
the last few years. Has held posi-
lion with the +. p. q S. W. Ry. Co.
Has been in the hotel business at Tu-
cumcari. ~ NJ, for the last or 6
years and is at present running the
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
TOO MUCH BOOZE

A. j. Gonzales, of Montoya, charg-
ed with assault and battery upon the
person Of another Mexican, was tried
before Judge McElroy yesterday ana
found guilty. His fine was placed n.
$50 and cost which amounted TO S6l.45
and was paid in full.
This trouble was the outcome of too
much whiskey in too short a given
time, thus temporary insanity, but
Judge McElroy believes that kind of
insanity is punishable by law.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
TRACK AND FIELD MEET

The sec ~ annual Inter-Society
Track and rield Meet was held on
the athletic field in Mr. Goldenberg's
pasture on last Thursday afternoon,
May IL. The girls meet, consisted Of
seven special events, and was won by
the Klassic Klan society by score
of AZ to l3 Misses Artie Fox. Mau-
rine Steckman. and Aleta Williams,
were the most prominent participants
for the winners; while Vivian Steck-
man, Madge Campbell and Ollie Kes-
ner were the principal pointwinners
for the Clos.
The boys meet went off with The
usual energy and enthusiasm. Tho
meet was won by the Clio boys who
triumphed over last years victors by
"a score of 66 to 40 points. Jackson,
Shaft, Bays. Girouard and Effort star
red for the victors, while Gerhardt,
Dixon, Gentry and Jacobs toiled for
the Klassic Klans. Gerhardt, captain
of the Klassic Klan team, was the
star point winner with total Of ~
points collected for his society; and
Jackson for the Clos was second with
% points.
The Clio boys captured the relay
in 4;l0; Effort running the fastest lap
for the winners in 81 2-5 seconds. ia
cobs broke the school record in the
shot put with heave Of 80 feet Q
inches. Jackson was timed in II 80
seconds in the 100 yard high hurdles,
but had strong wind in his favor.
Shaft broke the school record in the
broad jump with leap of II feet 10
inches.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
SIX GRADUATE

Commencement exercises were held
lest Friday night at the Opera House
when four boys and two girls gradu-
ated from the city high school. A
short program was rendered during
the evening before large and ap-
preciative audience. State School
Supt. Alvan White gave the address
to the graduates and II was instruc-
tive and logical throughout.
Those who graduated this year were
Misses Dillon Cobb Brown and Made
line Gaudin; Messrs. Clyde jackson,
George Elkins, Edward Dixon and
Thomas Gentry.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
NARA VISA CASE HEARD
HERE BEFORE M'ELROY

A case was brought here from Nara
Visa Monday for trial in which Rev.
Gaskill, of that place was the COM
planning witness, charging Earl Arm
strong with assault by words while
armed with a deadly weapon.
The case was tried before Judge Me
Elroy and Armstrong was found gull
ty and held over to the grand jury
under a bond of $500, which he gave
and returned 20 Nara Visa.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
HEUBLER TRIAL FRIDAY

Paul Heublcr, the murderer Of jeff
Woodward, will be given n prelirni-
nary hearing at Logan Friday of this
week His wife is here from Colora-
do to assist Heubler in proving his
right 10 kill Woodward. The prelim-
mary will no doubt be lively affair
if everything materiaizes that is said
10 be known TO the witnesses for both
sides.
Various reports as to what Heubler
says about the tragedy have been re-
ceived in Tucumcari and there will no
doubt be large crowd in attendance
at the preliminary
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
GOOD SHOW COMING

Cooper Bros will be with Us on May
22, at Tucumcari, with many new and
novel features, and il can truthfullS
be said to be a good one. presenting
so many pleasing high-class original
feats, acts and wonders, making it
now the best of all tented exhibition
before the public. A grand street r.
view ut 100 p. IN. Two exhibitions
daily at two and eight o'clock.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18
OUTING PARTY TO LOGAN

Ten young ladies accompanied by
their teachers, Misses Seder and Gard
ner, went to Logan last Saturday
and remained until Tuesday night.
They spent most of the time on the
Canadian river and on the Steckman
homestead, cooking and eating in camp
style, They report an excellent time
but were glad to get back home.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-05-18

Elk Hotel. Having come here in the
early days and practically grown up
with the country, he can give the peo-
pie fair and square deal, and will do
all that is in his power to do so II
elected.
Mr.. Lovelady rs an advocate Of
good roads to all parts Of the county,
end is in favor of the voting places
being so arranged that all the voters
will have convenient place TO vote.
Mr., Lovelady states that he believes
in equal rights to everybody and spe-
cial privileges to none.
II you want man that will use his
influence in seeing that every man
has square deal, and n man that has
the interest of the people at heart,
don't forget J. ID. Lovelady, when IL
comes time to vote. X