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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20
Notice For Publication

Department Of the Interior, q.
s. Land Office. Las Cruces. N.
NJ. September %, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that
Hancey $. Black, of Columbus.
n. NJ. who on August 5. 1911.
made homestead entry No.
.Ol5S7, for NlsNEi1 SEhNEL
NE1lSEit section 2l, township
.27 5, r g w. n NJ p Meridian.
has filed notice of intention to
make final five year proof to es-
tablish claim to the land above
described. before w. c. Hoover,
L. S. Commissioner at Column
bus. n. NJ. on the 10th day Of
November, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses
Charles G., Mayfeld, of Waterloo
n. NJ. William T. Dixon, AL
White and Seymoure c. Pierce,
all of Columbus. n. NJ.
John l.. Burnside. Register
Oct 6-Nov. 3
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

In a speech to 1000 negroes At Nash
Vile, Tenn. Mr.. Hughes said We
want honesty with respect to the bat
lot. ! want an honest and a pure
ballot. say to you, that stand, II
! stand for anything. for equal and cN-
act justice to all. ] stnnd for the
maintenance Of the rights ~ an
American citizens regardless Of race
or color The snddcst and sorest
pcopl" iu the land are the negroes who
voted for Wilson four ycnr> ago Aud
thor" were a lot of them.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

with Mr.. Roosevelt likcninE his
neutrality" to that NJ President wi.
son and the Houston Post coupling his
most famous act with that OF a Dcmn.
cratic Congress, the late Mr.. Pontius
plate must he having an uncomfort.
able time In his grave. Il he has q
grave.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20
Election OF Hughes Means Peace
With Honor-Not War, Not
Peace With lnfamy.

we have heurd In recent days
that the alternative ot th" policy
of the present Administration is
war. ! ihluh III" alternative of
the present administration H.
pcac" with honor. ! avn % man
devoted To the pursuits of pence
We cherish the ideals NJ peace.
We entertain no thoughts Of az
grrsNiun We 'r" mot c]ovrrouS
We are not explorers, hut we
are Americans, and American
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

Mr.. Wilson used four pens To atltN
his signature to the Adamsun hill, n
souvenir for each Of the hrothrrhoud'S
chiefs. The puPlic's souvenir will Ne
In the form nj an added tax amount.
ing, say, to fifty million dollars a year,
or nifty cents n head for every man,
woman aud child.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20
Homestead Notice

4. - l4dlU 'NAt's iHdN lN''~s
Is. ~, sept II, 1915,
Nrticr is Hereby Given that William
II. Parry, nt Columbus, y. NJ.
who on March p, 1912, made home.
stead entry No. O6shs for Lots , and I
:. y W. I. Sec. !, Township - $.
Range : W, y NJ + Meridian, has ilro
notice Of intention Ia make final three.
yatr proof, 10 establish claim lO the
land above described, before W. &.
Hoover, L. y. Commissioner, az
Columbus, \. NJ on the 2sth day of
October, 1915.
Claimant IN as witnesses
John kaltrnmaNer. Of Columbus.
y. NJ; George Farrah, of Columbus,
n NJ; Arthur l.. Taylor, Of Columbus.
y. N. .1amr, & PoG, Of Colum.
huS, y NJ.
IuHS l.. BURNSIDE,
Registrar
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20
ADVERTISING RATES
IS. LUNA COUNTY, y. NJ. OCTOBER 20, 1916

Is it not amusing to note the disappointment the Is shown
on the face of the average easterner when he alC $ rom the
train? They seem to have the idea that us westerners all nave
a biz six-shooter strapped on our hip and do not object at all to
use it on the slightest provocation. They possibly get the idea
from the moving pictures. They can't help but show their dis
appointment when they see that we are regular people, with
churches and schools. and laws against carrying fire arms, Just
tbour the same AS is in the east, except, possibly the rneS con-
uected with carrying arms here is more impressive upon the man
who has been forced to pay it.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20
GOOD ROADS AND DIRT ROADS

The good roads" people tell us that there are nearly two
million and a half miles of public roads in the United States, Of
which only a little more than a quarter Of a million miles have
any kind of surfacing, the other 80 per cent being dirt roads.
They also tell us we cannot expect this percentage to be reduced
to rs in less than a quarter of a century.
Dirt roads then constitute the great majority of the road
mileage, though of course dirt roads are not travelled as much IN
proportion to mileage as surfaced roads. But it is safe to say that
the majority of the people who use roads are obliged to use dirt
roads more or less and the interest in dirt roads ought to be very
great. There ought to be systematic treatmen of dirt roads lust
as there is systematic treatment Of surface roads, but people
seem to be reluctant to discuss dirt roads for fear they will dra"
attention from the surface roads and minimize the Importance
of turning a great many dirt roads into surface roads.
This ought not to be the case, and every county or road dis
trict ought to give Just as faithful attention TO dirt roads as to
the other kind, as the prosperity Of every community depends very
largely on the average condition of all its roads.
One cannot conceive Of road improvements going so far even
in the remote future, as to turn all our dirt roads into surface
roads, so that we must regard this problem of keeping our dirt
roads in condition as a continuing one; a problem that probably
the country will always have. How necessary then to give proper
attention to these roads, and to apply to them the most scientific
treatment at all. The very best ways of improving dirt roads
for the money expended, ought to be studied out for each commu-
nifty, depending largely of course on the soil, lay of the land, eli
mate, rainfall and use. These differ for almost every community
and while general principles of drainage, grading and the like.
may be applied to all roads, there are special considerations for
each and every community.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20
WAR PROVES
PROTECTION IS RIGHT
Elihu Root Shows That the Re.
pubH3ln Party'S Cardinal
Principle Has Won the
Only Decisive Battle
Of the Contest.
We PROSPER BECAUSE THE
HOME MARKET IS OUR OWN

Wher Peace Comes and FOREIGN Com.
m---ial Confederation Look Hun.
sr,;, -s~ard America, We Shall
o-s.ry, What Happens to Us II
PROVISION Is Not Made Against Dis.
ast.r nv TariH Quite Different
From eve Underwood Folly.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

The nights are beginning to remind one Of winter again. A
series of showers of rain greeted the farmer and stocknan last
week and as usual at this time of the year, the temperature went
low enough to cause the merchants to have a run on blankets and
comforts. The rain at this time pleased the cowman.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

A matter that should not by any means be overlooked this
winter and next spring is the parking of Main street from the
well near the coal schultz to the school building. The board of
trustees in the past have never made any arrangements for work
of this kind, due to the small supply of water. Now this cannot
be used as an excuse and the people should get behind the present
board and get it done. II probably will not be possible to park
any of the other streets at this time, but this one should not be
overlooked.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

The habit Of some courts placing fines upon violators of the
prohibition laws is in many instances to be condemned. The
payment Of a sum OF money is not at all an equitable penalty, be-
cause to some people it is no punishment at all.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

Incidentally we might remark to you, confdentiaIy, and for
your own information, that the price of white paper is still fol-
lowing the example Of the government aeroplanes located south
of the track, and is still going up. Is a hint a substitute for
q neatly printed statement?
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

The Courier was sure glad to learn that Governor Mcdonald
finally mustered up courage enough to risk his judgment in the
appointment OF a road board for Luna county. We are also clad
10 know that Fred Sherman is a member of the board We will
be greatly disappointed in the men if we do not get some results
Nc should be given credit for one time during his administration
he appointed a man as road commissioner that the people wanted
We take Oft our hat to you, Governor.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

Our idea Of a lonesome campaign is that being waged b!
the vce-presidential candidate of the Progressive party, although
we are frank to commend his loyalty to his ideals and his courage
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

1t is a pity that more of our subscribers are not in the habit
of writing their opinions to the Courier in short articles. II
YOU like something we publish write to us, giving your views
upon the matter, as brief as possible. If you take a different view
of the matter write US. We would be glad to publish these ar
tices and we believe our readers would enjoy reading them.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

The prohibitonist candidate for president of the Unit
states taTors immediate Intervention into Mexico. He has t
right idea in this respect but there is other things that he fave
the American people will not be able to swallow for a time ~
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

1t has been only a few short years since a certain poltica
party favored a reduction in the standing army OF the Unitec
States Voters who intend to make their home along the border
should bear this m mind when they go to cast their vote. The
war IN europe VIII not last always and it is possible that the Sc
much talked OF preparedness program will soon be forgotten wher
the cause that first started il is removed.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-10-20

Can the people take a chance on Wilson for anothel Tel
after he has so plainly demonstrated that he cannot handle
Mexican problem? If the voters show that they favor such p
lcies as he has held during his term the bandits of Mexico v
decide that the United States is afraid and the people along
border had better be afraid, and get away out Of their reach.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06
Young MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Jessie Baughman, who w 8
visiting at The homeof Mr.. Brown
on Black Lick Was accidentally
shot i n the knee last Friday
while target shooting with Fred.
son of John l.. Brown. DIR. Hutl-
die was hastily summoned and
upon examination d scided it best
to take him to Jefferson Hospital
at Roanoke. where he went ON
No. IA Saturday The doctor re-
turned Sunday and reported him
rs only doing moderately well,
Everyone was distressed over the
accident AS Jessie rs a Very pop
ALTAR boy and all hope he will
soon roccvor.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06
Injured BY Automobile

Thomas S. LindamooA one IF
Wvthevitle's aged aud respected
citizens Was knocked down by
an automobile last Tuesday night.
at the intersecti III of Sprung and
iFonlth Avenue streets, He was
rendered unconscious b : Ii O.
blow. The Cur was owned bv
Martin Hicks of iGroseclose and
was driven by q negro nam Il
Fred Murphy. Sergeant M ,vers
afrpresl on the scene in a Few
minutes and arrested the driver
AMI placed him in Jail to await
the result of Mr.. Linuamool, y
injuries. No bones were broken
but he was badly shaken up 1t
lis alleged that the car was going
at tho rate Of about eight cen
milesper hour AMI without'lights
Mr.. Lin1amood had a harrow es-
cape from being killed.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06
SURPRISE PARTY

ON last Saturday night quite a
number of young people gave
Misses Jennie and Benlali KIM
der, a surprise party from seven
until eleven. Those present we're:
Misses Grace Buck, Lessie and
Margie Mamrin, Ruth, Benlah
and Sophia Buchanan, Kate, LIE
TIA aid Mary Kinder, Louis Rat
cliffe, Frank Neff, Walter Wad-
dell, dewey Heldreth, Garland,
james and FLOYD Felty, Frank.
Catron, Roy Buchanan, Garland
'sPug" B 'ck, Arthur,
Frank and Grant Kinder. All re-
ported a nice time.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06
Grundy Va /, Swept
BY Fire

Cirun,ly It he county seat of
Buchanan county, wa W p ii Oft
the mApIir a fire. which start a al
tour O'clock IN the mornlny Dec.
rs, in the store of the Gruntly
Mercantile Company The bstsi
ness nous IS 't,,tatEIy DESTROYED are
thee rnndy MERCANTILE Company.
Il. RI Witten Furniture Com
pany, Sandy Valley News, the
residences of Mts. Glen Watkins.
DR.. John Waltlron and b M
Combs.
The l,ss has been estimated at
800, 900 WI h insurance for
about trree-foul'ths tllat amount
The expensive new court house,
built nut two years ago, suff red
heavy loss, all the exposed wood
work being burned, but III is be
llieved hereford md legal papers
are safe.
A few years ago the town of
Gauntly was visited by II similar
fire, which burned t h g court
with MI records, deeds, etc, and
caused endless mitigation. The
new building was equipped with
tire-proof valtlts, and it. isithonght
here the records could not have
burned.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E ZINES spent
tho week end IN Bristol.
Mrs Joe Bish p, o g gglpston. IS
the guest Of her parents, Nj and
Mrs z VI. N-tf She was accom-
panied by little Miss Christine
Wake. whois visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. Ellen H4nkla.
Robert Hilton, of'Chattmno ga
was visitor iii town the first u
the weeg.
Miss Bessie Miller spent few
DAYS the first of the week IN
Gro seclose. the guest OF friends.
Mrs. j A. H Shuler hrs re
turned from visit T., Ralfora
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06
FELL FROM A ScAFFoLD

Pulaski, Va, Jan. 8 90 L.
Duncan, ttumaceman in Charge
.ot tho large blast furnace of tho
Pulaski Iron Company here was
very serlou sly injured TO-DAY by
falling from scaffoll 81 cot
above the gro inl FL. was hur-
riesl t the Pulaski hospit II,
where il wss tsc''riaile that
.yeral ribs ht.l u zen fractured
"A IL q 1T ler injuries $ ,sttinea
H ~ much he MY ha - he-a
hurt internally has not yet de
veloped
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06
Fire ID ,stroys Sullins
College

Bristol Tenn, 81 -Snlllns Co..
iege, the Methodist school for
girls here, is u mass Of ruins AS u
result of blaz- t h "A :. ragged
throughout t he carry norm -
hour The loss probably Is $3.50,
600 u yalttst insurance oi $50. 900
Friends of the school are opt
smlstic about the prospects ltor're
building early.
Snllins was founded bv DR.
David SuFlins.in 1870 Students
from about twenty States have
been enrolleA in All the wears
following, anH IT'S influence is
will spread
M ,st Of the young lady students
were away for the holidays and
all occupants OF the dor nituries
escaped safety Tho hire .omgin
;stel in the boiler iroom.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06
Notice

The regular annual meeting Of
stockholders of The First Nation
al Bank, Rural Retreat, W. Tor
the election of Directors toi the
year 1916 and for the transact
tion of such other business as
may properly come before said
meeting, will be held al the office
OF the Bank on We'd esdRy,
January i2th, 1915, AT 2 ot,loek
r.. M.
l.. H. sHUMATE,
Cashier
Decefn Der 9th, IAl5.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06
Rural Retreat lortlg 90.

Mercer Williams and mother,
.stpnt a fe davsfu S3eltville Lash
week llle guest Ut the latter's
laughter.
Mrs Stafford Parker and little
idaughter, Lonis,t, have returned
ito their home AT Crewe, Va. af-
ter spending some time with the
formers ptrents, Mi. and Mrs.
j II Fl tiford.
DR.. H. N. Nil sr, Of Marion
Female College, Marioa, will
preach at the LutIierln Church
Sunday, both LII rtiing and owe.
ming services.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06

+A1CObb Ia w
MISS Mae Slagle of Marion
was in town the latter part ct
last week.
Frank Gammon, of Che Uni
versity of Virginia, and Rhea
Cannon, John Hopkins Uni
.versity, spent the holidays with
homefolks.
Miss C ell Painter left ] Il t
Thursday for Missouri, where
she will spend sometime with rel
atives.
Miss Ella Robinson, of Roa
noke, spent Christmas with home
folks.
Miss Mary Elizabeth 'G#mmon,
of Agnes Scott College, spent
the holidays here the guest of
relatfves
Misses Clara '5utncr aud Man
ME Hl.fford who are attending
the Harrisonb,lrg Sta.a Normal
spent the HOLIDAYS with home
folks.
Harvey Neff, Mercer Williams,
Caswell Six aud Paul Brown who
are attending Roanoke College
spent the holidays with home
folks.
Miss Sara Ell .wkins, Of Grose-
close, spent last week in town
the guesteof friends.
Mrs. j S. Patterson and daugh
trr. Mamie, Of W,ytheville, spent
last week with M4sdames S. w
iRepass and j S. Brown.
Miss Inez Deaton, who L as
spent several months visiting
frlendsain NorfoFh., Petersburg,
Lynchburg, Roanoke and North
Carolina has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooke Heldreth,
of w Va are the guests of the
formers mother, Mrs. Charles
Ell ldreth.
Miss Virginia Keyes spent last
week in Damascus.
Miss Bessie Harkraller, OF Max
MEADOWS, spent last werk II
tow;l the gn,'st III RrlenGs .andTei-
atives.
Miss Sallie Waught>spemt few.
days in Bradford last week the
guest OF Miss ID I'VE Gibson.
Mr.. and Mrs. IL. III. 'GodseyI
and daughter, Elsie, of Bristol
have returned home afte. spend
ing few days with Mrs. God
sey's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j s.
CurinaflW.
Mrs w. w. Brown is visiting
her parents at Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Wright are
spending few days in Ivanhoe.
Mrs A. j. Ryan was q caller at
the Times Office Monday and paid
up her subscription.
Mrs Coffey, OF Bristol, spent
the holiday with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. w. l.. Hankla.
Miss Mary Steffey spent The
holidays with hnmefolks.
Real Estate continue toclfangc
hands in our little city. II. NJ
iButner sold % house and 2 acres
of land to A. j. and j. A. Linda
Fmoed and Messrs. Iindamood
sold house and one and one
fourth acres to r. NJ. Butner
and he sold this to Mrs A. B.
Hendricks. Mr.. Btrtner will move
to Nebraska il a,short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. l.. Cogburn
and baby are visiting the'former's
parents in South Carolina.
Misses. Mae Catron and Maude
Shapleigh, who are teaching at
Bristol, spent the holidays with
homefoEks.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. P. Germany
and son, L. P. Jr, spent a few
days in 'Galax caring the holi
days.
Miss Wand Harkrader, Of Sc.
brell, spent few days in town
last week.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06

DR. j. G Orr, president Sull-
ms College, has made arrange
ments for Intermont College to
take all the local member Of the
Sullins semiol class and continue
their work, graduating them 1T
the close of the present session as
Sulbins graduates with the Sull
ins tliplom ~. Prot Nelson was
ut the v i. College to assist IN
transferring tho students.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1916-01-06
Local News
of The City

I -
srootIts 0vtsr.sail store now ocon-
aiied by Il. MI. sGresr g. Go For
Observation-Disclosures see Wadfia
&C. lIamkla.
II .rold Mammon wlfo spent
sthe HOLIDAYS here returned to his
.school vt Fapt Defiance, Tues
day.
". 4. frye 9ef. Monday Tor
IBluefeld where he has aagosltion..
DR.. u. w iaiter, 81 Iron Ray,
.er. Wis, is visiting relatives i'm
,anj near town.
Altsy Doak who has been ut
big Stone Gap For some time
HAS returned home.
Gerge Painter, Of Blustield,j
lis visiting his mother, Mrs. M. j. !;
Painter.
A. 2. IL. Wilson, of Ceres, was
Nh town Monday on business
Nd. l. Baumgardnet, o. Ceres.
was in town a fe w days last,
week
Raymendf Buck who spent the.
holidays here, returned to Salem
"Wednesday where .he lis attend
ing school.
Miss . MARY and iris Jones,
Floyd and Wampler King, of.
tC,ockeft, we're the guests of Miss
Nurrie Murray last Tlphrstlay.
T. T.. Jones, of Lodi, spent Sat 1
nirday and Sunday wfath fHs Ha-I
ther ia. G.. Jones
DnlarDoak isspending this week.
I'm Abingdon, the guest of lfist
Mnele, FL I. Doak.
Miss Glaefies.C ,penhayer spout,
Sunday and Monday ~sn Marion,
THE guest Of relstives.
Mrs. B. C lIudtlle spent. sew
.eral ll;tys last weak i'll Roanoke. .
Fem Allen spent last week I'M
WvtElsNiTla, fIle guest, ot;fmends. \
Roy Patterson, who has a POI
lsition in iRoauGke spent the holl-a
days here with his parents.
For Sale. One .second hand 1
nuggy and harness in good re /
B,str ut /. bargain. Apply Ito the
r iMrs ( sffice.
MISS Lula Pickett spent last
week in Roanoke, tire guest of
Miss Bessie Germany.
LAl,.nd Richmond no Joe
Wilson, OF Hopewell, spent the
holidays here with homefdlks.
Mrs. A r. Hendricks ard Miss
CATHERINE Robinson spent last
Tuesday IN Bristol.
G. NJ. Otey, of WytheviEle,,
was in town last Tuesday.
P. Il. Woodward S visiting
relatives IN Chattanooga ~ IL a.
,pthar points.
Bill Douthar,i OF Pulaski WAS
IN town the first of the weel-.
Jack Over, Of South 'C;urolina,
was IL visitor in town 'th week
Mr. aud Mrs. O l. Cogburn,
and Mrs. Leta Hayes spent the
holidays in Roanoke the guests
of Mrs, j.. j. Fagg.
j. e. Cooke, of Toms Greek,
was visitor in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherer Dunn, of:
Bland. spent the holidays with
the lattef's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
james III. Buck.
Walter Staley, who lsteaching
in Dalsville College, spent the
holidays here with relatives.
James nj. Prickett, Of Wash
ington, d. c., spent last week
with his mother here.
9. D. Baugman and son, Harry,
of Keokees; Misses Bertha Baugh
anan. of Glarmorg IN, and Grace.
Baughman, of Rlueield, spent.
ahe HOLIDAYS at home.
Mrs. G. G. Catron spent last
weok i'll Wythemiltle, the gu est of
her daughter, Mrs. Tom Tophan.
Miss Ruth HURDLE is visiting