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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

The ladies of the Woman's Associa-
tion held a very successful sale at the
store in the Clukey block on Silver
street Tuesday and it will be continued
on Wednesday. A large number Of USE
full articles are being disposed of at
price which makes of them a bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
$4,000 WORTH OF Sill YER BULLION
FROM FRISCO FOR DEUTSCHLAND
MOVED WITHOUT GUNS AND GUARDS

New London. Conn. Nov. 7.-Six
and one-half tons of silver bullion
from the mint at San Francisco were
unioaded here today at the. railroad
station by an express company and
transported to the German merchant
submarine Deutschland. moored at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
ORIENTAL LINER
ARABIA SUNK;
ALL ARE SAVED

Paris, Nov. THE Peninsula Z Orien-
tai liner Arabia has bsen submarinsd.
She carried $50 passengers. All are be-
lieved to have been saved.
The steamship Arabia registered 1888
tons gross. She vas last reported bouno
from Sydney, New South Wales, Sept 30.
for Lendon. sailing from Adelaide on
Oct. &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
BRYAN TO TAKE
UPTHE CAUSE
OF PROHIBITION

Lincoin. Neb., Nov. I'm the course
OF mis- closing campaign speech last
night, William }. Bryan said that with
the 1915 campaign at an end. he would
next turn his energies to the cause Of
nauonat prohibition. He urged the re-
election Of President Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

The regular meeting of the Modern
Woodmer will be held at their hall
Wednesday evening and every member
is asked to make a special effort to be
present as business of Importance is
to be considered and an entertainment
Of exceptional merit is to be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

The installation Of the officers-elect
Of Teconnet Chapter, r. A. NJ, wa
held Tuesday evening, George W.
Goulding Of Oakland being the INSTALL
ing officer. Following the work refresh
ments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

l.. w. Jewett left Tuesday on bus
mess trip to Boston, New York and
Chicago i'll the interests OF the Kenne-
bee Boat & Canoe Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

George A. johnson went to Boston
Tuesday night on business for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
sosseN Produce Market

BEEF.Whole cattle L. WV ..
SERlNG BRAN 3lSoSsaa
AZ HsurTER-NeEthera a@Ti: western az,
'CCnhRREEsEENew York twins aaa2a.
ESiGGssZ cNoc;,s yellow lis.
g; vestevs SaISs1 nennery and nearby 5an
FLouR-sprins PATENTS sasa,ok
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Jefferson G. Smith Of the State Y.
NJ. G. A. ONCE returned Tuesday from
a business trip to Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

c. H. Gardiner Of Skowhegan was
business caller in the city for the day
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Mrs. Valera Chase was stricken with
a shock Tuesday afternoon and is in
serious condition at her home on West
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

L. H. Pratt Of Tacoma, WASH. II the
guest Of relatives In the city for q few
weeks. He. was formerly resident Of
Waterville. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Rev. e. G. Whittemore left Tuesday
for . business trip in the western part
of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
DIED

PNN0BSC0T.
Heever-Noy. g. Mrs. Hannah HneaIns
mart, AGED S2 years.
PIHCATAeVls.
Huiiford-N6v. 3. Mrs.. Auauste sm1tA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

state pier. for shipment across the
ocean. The metal was conveyed
through the streets in five open wag-
ons, without armed guards, and few
persons who saw the wagons, suspect
ed that $4,000 worth of property
was being moved in that fashion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

= E.. D. Frost of Bangor was calling
on friends in the city for the day Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

WI Ting Fang was Chinese minister
at Washington for several years. Two
previous selections of Premier Tuan
chi-Jui for the foreign portfolio, we're
rejected by Parliament because OF the
monarchial leaninss OF the men desig-
mated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08

Mrs. Fred H. Thomas, who has been
visiting with relatives in Chicago, ILL.,,
returned homo Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
WI TING-FANG
CHINESE MINISTER
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Formerly Chinese Minister at
Washington for Several Years

Peking, Nov. 7.-Wu Ting-Fang has
been appointed minister of foreign af-
fairs. His appointment was approved
today by the virtually unanimous vote
of Parliament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-08
Chicago Cattle Market

rYoc, Chicago, Nov. Z.
nllgner than yesterdays average: bulk SO
s $3.50: light S7009So; mixed s20ss96; heavy
s1SgyS5; rough 925d940; pigs 640a860.
!, ,CATTLE--Receipts 5000; strong to 1Oc
cattle 7OOa1175; western steers ss00iN0.
sstockers and feeders 4S96SO0; cows and
hei1srs 375G965; calves S50Q12oO.
shEEP-keceipts 900o: closed 10 to 2)c
!, ni .ah wethers 760QG5; ewes 410Q765;
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
CURES DEFECTIVE WELL

Tularosa, n. NJ, Feb. ga well
in the Tularosa Basin, which cost six
thousand dollars TO drill and equip,
water from which wa declared abso-
lutely worthless by an FL Paso chem
list, and a Las Cruccs physician, was
purified for its owner recently thru
the efforts and technical knowledge Of
Homer Powers, "a senior at the New
Mexico College Of Agriculture. The
well was drilled for W. y. Fleck, depth
one thousand feet, in the part of the
basin known as a valley MI. Conf
dent that the well would furnish pure
water, Mr.. Fleck installed his pumping
plant and tanks.
The first pumping demonstrated
that the water had a peculiar odor,
but rs many wells in the section have
a similar smell, Mr.. Fleck did not hes
ltate to turn the stock in 10 drink. In
a very short time three of them were
dead. 4 post mortem revealed every
symptom of poisoning from sulphur.
ated hydrogen gas. The stock gates
were closed and an investigation be-
gun. The rancher sent a sample of
the water TO an FL Paso chemist, who
after examination, pronounced the
water unfit for use, and advised plug
ging up or blowing out the well. A
Las Cruces physician gave the same
advice,
Baffled elsewhere, with six thous.
and dollars expended for a worthless
Well and up against il for watec for
his stock, Mr.. Fleck remembered that
the New Mexico Agricultural College
maintains n staff Of experts whose
services are always at the disposal OF
the people of the state. He sent a
sample Of the well water TO DR.. Hare,
who was busy on other experiments,
and turned the problem over to one of
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
NEICHBORHOOD
NEWS
KIRK NEWS

We've certainly been having some
typical March weather. It's hard TO
see how the green bugs can survive
such fierce wind and dust storms.
Mrs. f.. j. DUNCAN is still sick but
is improving.
Some Of the Kirk people attended
the revival at Browning Sunday. Mr..
Fahns, a Dane, r~evivalist and prohi-
hilton lecturer is conducting the meet
ings. He was in the Clovis campaign
for prohibition.
Mr.. Langlord of San Angelo, Tex,
is visiting his sons, Jason and James,
and looking for a location.
Miss Emma Johnston has gone to
Oklahoma on business.
Mr.. Carter and Ed. Terry have fled
on an S0-acre tract each near Ragland.
Ed. A. c. Huff o. Montoya, was in
our community this week.
A. W. Branson and wife vent TO
Murdoch ms day this week on some
land business.
Chas. White from near lima was
over last week trading posts for feed
A. n. Mason Of Ina, has been buy
ing feed from the Kirk farmers.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09

his seniors, Homer Powers. Mr.. Pow
ers asked for n week in which to make
tests. His labratory labors were re-.
warded within a few days. He found
that by "A process of publication sim
pie and not costly. the water could be
cleared completely of the poisonous
gas and made entirely palatahlc. The
publication was done by aeration and
fltering through charcoal. II was
ed, was perfectly black. The char
coal filter removed practically all the
color and absorbed some of the ga.
\ final test showed that by using
the filter and letting the water stand
i'm open tanks ~thirty-siN hours. IL was
entirely safe for stock purposes. His
experiments completed. Mr.. Powers
secured permission from DR.. George
T.. Ladd. president Of the Agricultural
College. who had watched the tests
with interest, and went to the Fleck
ranch and installed "a simple altering
apparatus. A thirty thousand gallon
tank was filled with water from the
abandoned we'll and in thirty-six hours
the water was declared perfectly harm
less by the young chemist, who told
Mr.. Fleck TO turn in the cattle and
let them drink. Mr.. Fleck was doubt
full. To convince him, Powers took "A
big drink OF the water himself. Con-
WINGED. the stockraiser opened the
gates and let in the cattle which had
been crowding around for hours. wait
ing.
Delighted with the publication Of
the water, Mr.. Fleck offered to pay
Powers any fee that he would name.
Powers declined a fee, saying that he
owed entire credit for the work to the
Agricultural College. where he had
obtained his training. He was finally
induced To accept n new hat. Young
Mr.. Powers was captain Of the A.
d NJ. football eleven in 1915, and his
work in college and in practical life
demonstrates that in some institutions
football and class work 90 we'll 70.
gether.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In the District Court, Eighth Judi
cial District, State of New Mexico,
County Of Quay. W. l.. Crutcher,
Plaintiff. VS.. j. G.. Miller, ct AL, De
PENDANTS, No. 1864. The defendants.
j. G.. Miller; j. w. Miller; c. W.
Miller; \. \. Weldon; Nora NJ. Wei
don, wife Of a. 4. Weldon; Albert A.
Rankin; Margaret G.. Rankin, wife Of
Albert a. Rankin; Unknown heirs Of
james X. Blanton, deceased; and I'M
known Claimants Of Interest in the
premises and real estate involved in
this action described in the com
plaint) adverse TO plaintiff; are hereby
notified that the above named plaintiff
has commenced suit in the above styled
court and cause, praying for the es-
Enlistment of PLAINTIFF title in fee
simple against adverse claims of the
defendants, in and to the following
real estate and property lying and
being in Quay County, New Mexico.
to-wit:
Lots /. ,. 3. and 4. in Block 30. of
the Original Townsite of Tucumcari,
New Mexico. as shown by the plat
thereof on file in the office Of the
County Clerk Of said County, and that
defendants hc barred and forever
cstopped from having or claiming any
right or title TO sail premises, adverse
TO plaintiff, and that plaintiffs title
thereto be forever quoted and set at
rest. and for such further relief rs 20
the court may seem equitable. And
you are further notified that unless
YOU enter or cause TO he entered your
appearance in said cause on or before
the 22nd day Of April, 1916, judgment
by default will he rendered against you
and relief prayed by plaintiff granted
and decreed. Harry II. McElroy OF
Tucumcari. New Mexico. is plaintiffs
attorney.
(SEAL) ID. j. Finegan.
Clerk Of the aforesaid Court
2A.lt BY W. II. Coplen, Deputy
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
MURDOCH NEWS

The farmers of this community are
quite busy preparing for another crop.
Wheat is not doing so well as we'd
like and there is complaint Of bugs
damaging the wheat considerably.
Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey Of Oklahoma,
came in a few days ago. They arc
stopping with Mrs. Ramsey's parents,
Mr., and Mrs. c. M. Terry. We under
stand that Mr.. Ramsey will locate near
McAlister.
Messrs. Gray, Price, Davis and Bur
ton of Ford county, Texas, were pros
pecting at Murdoch Friday and Sat
urday. While here they we're guests
of the Pierces and Avants. Mr.. Gray
is a cousin TO the Pierces. These
men seemed well impressed with our
country but refused to be located as
they wished 10 90 farther west, but
we are expecting them back in n few
days ready TO purchase homes.
Bro. Rogers preached a very inter
esting sermon at our school house
last Sunday, so we are told.
j. r. D~aughtry agent for the Miss
ouri State Life Loan Co., of Roswell,
was at Murdoch last Saturday. While
here Mr.. Doughtry arranged for Mrs
Stella Avant to represent him in this
work so Mrs. Avant is now prepared
TO write up loans and insurance and
viii be glad TO assist her nsighbors
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09

all she can in this matter as she is a
great wisher in the welfare Of our
country.
The singing convention will meet at
Murdoch the third Sunday this month
MARCH. Everybody is invited.
Our new Star carrier, turned his
car upside down, IA miles from Muir
dock. The car was damaged some
and Mr.. Sawyer laid up with a bad
arm and shoulder, so the route Is
back in charge of W. II. Cole.
II. +. Dennis's went 70 MelroSe 70
meet his brother who means TO locate
near the home Of Mr.. Dennis.
Mr.. G. c. Williams is having a new
well drilled on his farm this week.
Mr.. Williams has a real good well
on his place but from some cause il
caved in.
Austin Brian and Mr.. sullivan we're
transacting business in Tucumcari
this week.
Mr.. c. q. Brady one among the
LIST settlers of Murdoch community
and Miss Mary Miller, were married
in Tucumcari a few days ago. We
wish for them every good thing that
could possibly befall a home.
Miss Juanita Avant is still improv-
ing from her attack of tonsilitis and
thinks she will be ready FOR school in
Tucumcari in the nea future.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09

To sell at present prices.
Everybody is boosting Bill Green
for sheriff.
Rev. Will Hall filled his regular APP
pointment here Sunday.
Rome Hicks returned Friday from
Missouri where he has been for the
past three months.
James .. Jordan made "A business
trip to Tucumcari this week.
J.. A. Woodward has moved on the
Splawn place west of Jordan.
4. l.. Law has purchased the Eddie
Dawn farm.
W. II. Surratt mas bccn blowing sod
for Mr.. Wattenbarger. MIR. Watten-
barger has about sixty acres Of oats
sowed. That is some oat crop for
this country.
K. h. Thompson spent Sunday with
Joe Wells.
We have been having some real New
Mexico wind for the past week.
W. G. Winningham made a trip 10
town last week.
Wishing TO see Henry j. Wotford
elected your next mayor Of Tucumcari
| will hang up"
WHISPERS.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
FIGHT FOR PRESIDENCY

The outstanding feature of the LIST
day of the Panhandle and Southwest
ern Stockmen's convention was the
fact that a most earnest and vigorous
struggle for the control Of the asso-
citation is in progress between the
representatives of the packing houses
and the owners of the big ranches.
On the day before the convention
opened it looked as il James r. Primm
of FL Paso, had the big majority Of
votes in his corral; that the brethren
were all roped and branded and that
there would be nothing 10 it but line
riders to count the critters as the vote
was taken. Under the constitution,
President j. II. Nations was not cligl-
BILE for reelection, and there was no
really formidable candidate in sight
to oppose Primm. Tn only thing 10
do was 10 change the constitution and
this will he done if possible.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
ITEMS

After an absence Of some time, will
come back to see if everybody Is alive.
Most everybody is busy sowing oats
and getting ready for spring planting
Wheat is looking fine and don't hear
OF any complaint about Green Bug in
this part of the county.
The Quay cap rock is being worked
this week and will be put in good
shape to take big loads up and down.
j. W. Kelsey made a trip 10 Mel.
rose this week.
H. l.. Cox made a trip TO town this
week.
Mrs. II. L. Cox has gone on a visit
10 Missouri.
Ernest f. Hall Is back from Albu-
querque where he has been doing duty
as a petit juror for the past three
weeks.
W. II. Morris is visiting Mr.. C. +.
Deaton Of Plain this week.
Land buyers are coming in most
every day. but thsre Is very little land
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
Take This for LaErippe Coughs

The danger of lagrippe lies in it,
tendency TO develop pneumonia, and
the March death record from pneu-
monia is appalling. Stop your cold
before il reaches the danger point, and
take Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. Mr.. W. P. Bowen, jumps, Ga.
writes: II had a terrible attack OF la
grippe, aches and pains all over my
body, and a dry hacking lagrippe
cough. began taking Foley's Honey
and Tar and when l had taken ono
bottle my cough was cured, my cold
was well."-Sands-D Dorsey Drug Co.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

District Court, Eigl h Judicial Dis.
trict, State Of New Ne dco, within and
for Quay County, HIKE Harrison
plaintiff, VS.. Ralph v Snyder, ct al.
defendants. No. 1641.
The defendants, Ralph V. Snyder,
and Unknown Claimants of Interest
in and TO the premis and property
involved in this action, described IN
the complaint herein 1verse TO plain
tiff and plaintiffs estate therein, n
each Of you are hereby notified
that an action has leen commenced
arainst you b. the plaintiff, HIKE
II rrison, in the above styled court
and cause, whereby Plaintiff seeks TO
quiet title in herself In and 70 the fol-
lowing described real estate and prop
erty lying and being IN Quay County,
New Mexico, towit:
Northwest quarter ofSection thirty
two, Township six, north, of Range
twenty nine, east, N. NJ. p. M.
Plaintiff prays that her title in and
to said property be established for
ever against the adverse claims Of tho
defendants and each Of them, and
that defendants be barred and estoped
from claiming any right, title or in
terest in and to said property, adverse
to plaintiffs estate therein, and for
such other and further relief as to the
Court may seem equi able.
And you are further notified that
unless you enter or c D Use to be entered
your appearance in said cause, or or
before the 9th day Of March, A. D.,
1916, judgment by default will be en-
tered against you and the relief pray
ed by plaintiff granted.
Harry II. McElroy. Of Tucumcari,
New Mexico, is attorney for plaintiff.
(SEAL) d. ]. FINEGAN,
Clerk Of Said Court.
Ny W. z. COPLEN. Deputy.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

There will be regular morning and
evening service at the Presbyterian
church conducted by the pastor at II
a. m. and 1880 p. m.
The morning theme will he can
Old Foe with a New Face"
Sunday school 10 a., m.
G. F.. Society $50 p. m
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
How's This3

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot DO cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
y. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
we. the undersigned. have known +. J.
Cfeney for the last is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in ali business
transactions and financially able 70 carry
out any obligations made by his firrn.
Toledo, o.
Halls catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold
by all DruGgthts.
Take Halls Family pile for constipstioe.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
BASE BALL AT OBAR

Nara Visa and Obar played a game
Of baseball last Saturday. We are
satisfied that this was a very good
game, judging from the score Of 4 TO
Z, in favor of Obar. Our fellows, hav-
ing pulled down two straight. are put
ting on airs and getting fussy.-Tri-
bune Progress.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
TOWN LOTS AT AUCTION

The Mills Real Estate and Invest
ment Co., has a quarter page ad In
the News this week announcing the
sale of town lots in the town Of Mills.
The sale will take place at Mills on
March 2s and 90. Read the ad. for
further particulars.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
TIRED OF LIFE
Constant Backache
and
Foley Kidney pills fixed W Ts.s, brakeman

Foley Kidney pills fixed W Ts.s, brakeman
60 he's good As ever.
Almost down and out with kidney
trouble. Rheumatism 80 bad he could
scarcely get up whCg no sat down.
Back ached all the time.
No wonder Mr.. +. a.. Wooley, brake
man on the road froIa Dallas to Jack
son, Texas, was tired OF living"
Il saw Foley Kidney pills adyer-
tiscd,' he. said. II took some and after
a ahort time l was thoroughly cured
and am having no more trouble.
Your kidney Ills win disappear
and with them tho bacl.ache and rhcu.
matism. by the use OF Foley's Kidney
rus. once your kidneys become
strong and active. aches and pains
VIII disappear like magic.
There's. nothing to equal the GEM.
me-, VIII help amy case ~ kidney or bladder
trouble not beyond. Tho reach OF medieinn'.
Contain no harmful drugs. Try them.
sANDs-D0RsEY DRUG co.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

There will be Sunday school at the
Christian church next Sunday morn
ing at 9:46, followed by communion
service at IL 100 o'clock.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09

and implement store. and q
75-barrel capacity flour mill
Nuilt the past year and now in
uperation A bank building and
q large general store are now
inder construction.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09

Why not trade at the Necessity
when you can get the same article
for a much cheaper price.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09
MILLS NOW HAS

Three general stores, two lumber
yards. n drug store, "A hardware
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-03-09

The town Of Mills is located on
the FL Paso & Southwestern Ry..
10 miles northwest Of Tucumcari
and 90 miles south of Dawson,
the largest coal mining camp in
the west. and 81 miles south Of
French, the junction of the +.
P. & s. W. and the Santa Fe Ry.
WATER
The district of Mills has, at
shallow depths, an inexhaustable
supply Of pure fresh water.
which flows in abundance from
springs near town, and is tap
ped by wells throughout the
community.