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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-19

Wm. Aiken. who is familiarly known along the coast of Alaska as "Schilling's Best,' arrived in Valdez on the Admiral Farragut and will spend few days taking orders from local merchants.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-19
Look.

Vsit the Liberty Theatre tomorrow night. Four-piece orchestra and we'll arranged program. Good music,
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-19

ENATOR LODGE DECLARES THAT AMERICA MUST PROTEST TO GERMANY AGAINST SINKING MERCHANTMEN TY OF NoN-CoaBATAazs PROVIDED FoR-DEoIAREs gro ACCEPT TEUToNIC CONVENTIONS WOULD RE. TAX
 na LONG STEP TOWARD INVOLVING AMERICA WAR ALLY NATION WHOSE SWEPT SEAS
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
Breen New Inspector

Jack Breen has been appoint.
ed Chief Inspector for the State
Cattle Sanitary Board, for the
district of Grant and Luna Coun.
ties, to succeed MIR Schneider.
resigned. MIR. Brecn was the
deputy Inspector and was
stationed in Columbus, but will
now br Stationed in Drming. He
is a tir-tclass officer and is well
qualified tO attend to the duties
of his new office in its every
phase He has appointed Lee
Caldwell, ul Rudeo, y NJ. as his
deputy in this part of the dis.
trict, and Mr.. Caldwell will he
stationed here.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
POLITICS AND CHAUTAUQUA

The editor spent Wednesday of
this week IN Deming on business,
. he county seat town is "A pretty
lively place now and business
seems 10 be pretty fair, and all
were in their usual good humor,
which they call the "Deming Spir-
It," The Chautauqua had drawn a
large number of visitors and it was
not easy TO tell which had the at
tention Of the people the most
the coming primary election or the
big show.
The ChautauQua opened Tues
day evening with a large attend
ance and the management was
highly elated at the prospects for a
good session. The Demingites were
well pleased with the first days
performance, and it is expected TO
be a great success. Several of the
Columbus people have gone up to
be p 'asent at at least a part of the
program.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
Increasing Power Plant

The new Crystal Theatre is in
creaSing the electric light plalt
again 10 take care of the largr
and growing demand for lights.
This week a new forty horse
power engine and new and
larger gene ator is being install
ed The call for lights has been
much more than was anticipated
and the capacity of th" plant was
reached long before all calls
could be filled. 1t will now be
but IA few days unlil those who
have orders for light ar power
will bc supplied
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
Plan Work at Cemetery

\ meeting Of the Valley
Heights Cemetery Association
will be- held NJ the lnrsonag"
Saturday evening, May 9th, at
three o'clock, for the purpu~"
of planning a dinner, the pro
cerds of which will he applied Ia
the improvement of the grounds
at the cemetery. Every resi-.
dent Of the Valley is member
of the association and everyone
should be- Interested in the i'm.
pruvcmcnt uf the grounds. There
is now almost 100 graves and the
condition Of the place is "A dis.
grace To the community. The
trustees. Messrs. r. A. Hulsey,
p X Lennon, Jr., w. &. Hoover
Mrs. Narbrough and Mrs. Dean,
hope for a hearty 60 upe ration ut
the citizens in the work, and II
If urged that large attcndanc"
be present at the meeting Sat
urday evening.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
AN OPEN LETTER
TOLUNA VOTERS
Chas. l.. Hubbard Sets Forth His
Record 0f Work Done during
His Term Of Office

Several weeks ago, | announced
my candidacy for the office of
Collector and Treasurer Of Luna
County. 1t is my purpose to make
a personal call on every voter in
the County. However, the time
is at hand for the election, and it
may be that | will not be able to
see every voter and | take this
means of a making few state
meuts in my own interest and trust
they will be given the careful con-
Sideration Of the loyal Democrat
ic voters before their votes are cast
at the primary of June 6, 1916.
1t has always been my belief
that a public servant was entitled
to promotion, just as any employe
deserves promotion. For the past
eight years, have served the peo-
Pile of the County as one of the
County Commissioners. During
this time, | have made an honest
effort to serve them well. | have
attended every meeting of the
board during this time unless there
was some hindrance | could not
help. have always tried to have
the County's business attended TO
in an economical manner. | have
Investigated as best | could, every
bill or account filed against the
County, and have cut down the
expenses of the County by these
methods, in no small amounts. For
this | have been severely criticised
by some people who have never in
vestigated the matter, but feel
that | have done my duty and this
criticism does not worry me in the
least.
want to call attention to the
fact that If il had not been for the
efforts made, Luna County would
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
Work on Road 10 Begin

The work ON the roads north
or Deming las been stopped and
,he machinery is now being
moved south to begin on the
Colum bus Deming road. Mr..
Humid, the road supervisor, told
thc Editor that they would begin
H. work not later than the 18th
ID this month.
The road will run south from
Deming twelve miles, thence
lhree quarters of a mile east,
onp mic south, and then east
oyer the old Grade. The large
arroya in the gap will be- bridgcd
md the grade will be- nut in
first class shape to Columbus
The route decided upon by
the state engineer is exactly the
one asked for by the citizens Of
columbus last February, when a
barge delegation called upon the
rOad Commissioners in Drming
The engineers are soon to draw
UP plals for the bridge in the
gap and according to Nj Hund,
the work will be don" just as
soon rs possible II i estimat
ed that this bridge alone will
cost the county the sum ui
Sd 900
The route decided upon is the
most feasible one between the
two towns, unless the grade bt
considered all jhe way through.
The main part Of the flood water
will be missed except where it
passes through the gap at a
point where the large bridge
is to be- Hailt 1t is hoped that
the road can be completed before
the usual rains are due to begin
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
NEW AIRDOME OPENED

The new Airdome. with seat
ing capacity of 1000 people, was
completed Tuesday and the Cal
ETY. Girls put on a program in the
evening. The outdoor theater is
next door to the postoffice and ar
rangements have been made to put
on a good show everyday. The Cal
ETY. Girls have a four weeks con-
tract with a change of program
three times a week. They are at
tracing no small amount of at
tention, and have had large
crowds every night. P. X. Lem
mon, Jr., and Joe German are the
owners of the airdome.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
HOLT BACK ON THE
DEMING GRAPHIC

The call of the printshop and the
editors desk has again proven too
strong for Willard E. Holt, who
this week bought a half interest
in the Deming Graphic, the paper
with which he was connected
for over two years and which he
did so much to build up and place
in the front rank of the weeklies
of New Mexico. Mr.. Holt and the
Graphic are both to be congratulate
ed on the deal which brings one
If Demings most enthusiastic
boosters back to a place where he
can exercise such great influence
on the life of Deming and southern
New Mexico. and his editorial eff
forts will doubtless be directed
to the development Of this section
Of the state, a section that Mr.
Holt considers the best part of
all of New Mexico.
The Courier extends a warm
welcome to Mr.. Holt on his return
to the fold, and wishes the Graphic
under the combined management
Of him and Clyde Earl Ely, long
and prosperous life of usefulness
N the community.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
Bank Hall Will Be PartitiOned

". &. Hoovcr has rented the
Bank Han and is cutting ii up
into rooms. which will be- fur
niShed Ia accommodate the
guests Of the Hoover hotel.
The hotel is not large enough To
accommodate the patrOns and
the Bank Hail viii be an addition
to the Hoover hotel. Many will
regret the loss of the old dance
hail but no doubt another will
soon be- built.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05

not have had the present court
house. This may seem that | am
taking a great deal of credit for
this matter, but | can show that
this statement is correct and will
meet any man at any place who may
see fit TO take issue with me on
it.
Through my own efforts. have
secured for Luna County, state
bonds to the value of $4,000, bear
ing per cent interest and known
as series &c" bonds by and through
some litigation which has been Civ
en- to the public. about which |
deem it Unnecessary to 90 into de-
tail at this time These
bonds have Eeen offered for sale
and are expected to be sold within
the next 30 days and the money
received from the said sale will be
used in building a new Jail for Lu-
ma County. Plans for the Jail are
now being prepared by the archi-
tectS employed by the County Com
missioners.
secured a credit on the amount
Of Indebtedness Of Luna County
to Grant County amounting to the
sum of Sl3,856.66, and an addi-
tional sum of S3.325.76. interest on
said amount from 1912. This has
also heen published in the local pa.
pers and | think the people will
recall it.
In regard to the two items Just
mentioned, want to say that some
lawyers and a large number of citi
zens had repeatedly stated that no
thing could ever he recovered from
Grant County on the old Railroad
Bond Issue, and that | fought i
out single handed, being opposed
hv the other members of the Com
mission The results speak foi
themselves.
! want to call attention to tn,
voters that through my persona
efforts, Luna County is receiving
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
Big Attraction at CRYSTAL

At the Crystal Theatre on
neNt Saturday, May l3lh, the
management will Offer what
should attract more than passing
Interest. Nashville Students
and jubilee singers, who have
been known from coast to coast
for a score or more of years and
who have played several times
The company is the oldest color.
ed organization now travelling
and have been favorites for
many years. They come so il is
said, augmented with one of tie
best small bands that has been
beard locally, The Minstrel
Performance will also be- feat.
ure with Coy HerndOn, the great
cOlored hoop roller, who has few
rivals in the ranks of that form
of entertainments. The band
will parade at noon and give q
concert 1T night in front OF tn,
theatre.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
Must Raise Our Prices

Owing to the large increase in
cost of paper stock we have been
compelled TO raise our prices on
all job pninting. In some in.
stances the price of stock has
advanced as much az 200 per
cent, and for certain classes of
stock the first cost alone will
amount to aS much as was form
erly charged for complete jO)
of letterheads, bilIheadS, etc.
We tried to hold our prices the
same, thinking that possibly the
price of stock would soon he re
duced, but it has mounted high
er and higher. Our rates now
will compare tavOratly with any
in the Southwest, and in many
instances will be found To be-
lower. We regret that the in.
crease mus be made but it is
compulsory, as much 50 as is
the case with the gasolene dealer
j. A Stump, w. j. Berry,
Bud Parry, Charles Shun and
DR.. Barbee, of Deming. we're
visitors to Columbus Thursday
evening. Stump and Berry ar,
candidates for county offices
and the other men in the party
We're meeting the voters and
boosting for their rcSpectiv,
candidates.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05

\ steady dOwnpOur of rain,
which lasted for more than
twelve hours Sunday night and
Monday morning has chrcrcd ap
the farmers and cattle men. The
ground is now well supplied
with moisture and there will be
plenty of pasture for some tImes
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
EXPECTS A GOOD CROT

The crop of wheat which was
planted last fall under the Carl
Wilcox Irrigation project is look
ing fine and from present indica-
tions a good crop will be harvested.
About forty acres was planted in
wheat, rye and oats, where it re-
ceived proper protection from the
rabbits, and is making a fine show
ing. Mr.. Carl says there is a good
stand, and that the crop looks
much better than he expected.
l.. NJ. Styles, of Louisiana, is
backing the proposition, and ex-
poets to give this section athorough
test as to agricultural possibilities.
The largest we'll in the Mimbres
Valley was developed, which has a
capacity of $500 gallons per min
ute and an irrigation ditch Of four
miles in length was built at an
expense of several thousand dol
lars, which carries the large vol
ume of water TO the wheat field.
II is thought that the supply of wa
er from this one well would irri-
gate section or more of land, and
as the supply is unlimited, if the
crops mature and it proves To be
as good as the present outlook
would indicate, a much larger acre
age will he put under cultivation
next year and will be increased
from time to time.
So far it is a private project and
the owner does not expect to fur
nish water to the land owners in
the vicinity, but later if the farm
ing scheme proves to be as good as
expected. arrangements will be
made to supply water to all that
want it, and other wells will be
sunk.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
$40 Reward

For the return of one large
red milch COW, branded with an
arrowhead on left shoulder
Ira Haight, ltc
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05

p. X Lennon, Jr., spent the
greater part of the week in III
PasO attending to business mat
ters connected with the collet
tiOr of Insurance on the property
destroyed by fire on March 9th.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05
NEW TRUSTEES QUALIFY

The Village Trustees are now in
charge Of city affairs, having been
been sworn in Monday evening at
the last meeting of the old board.
DR.. T. II. Dabney is the new may
or, and J. l.. Walker, j. +. White,
K. w. Elliott and J. r. Osborne the
trustees.
The first work of the new board
will be TO install a pumping plant
at the new we'll. Warmer weather
will call for more water and some
means Of raising funds TO equip
the we'll must be provided. Several
different ways have been suggest
ed by the board, but none has been
fully decided upon. The numbering
Of the buildings, and the posting
.! the names Of the streets on each
corner will also be taken up at
once.
The retiring board, w. c. Hoo
yer, Mayor. c. f. Bourgeois, T. II.
Dabney, Sam Ravel and E. Freder-
ickson, have given the city very ef-
ficient work. The Village was in
debt to the amount Of $720 when
this board went into office, and ap-
parently no means of raising funds
to meet their necessary expenses.
They schemed and managed to
meet these old bills, buy a twelve
horse power engine for the water
works, drill a new well, build a
bridge across the arroyo to the Rice
addition, and met their own bills.
and turned over to the new board
the sum Of $17O, and left no out
standing bills, and in addition to
this there is a number of bills due
the city, which when collected,
will give the new board a working
capital of something near $500.
The old board has been under
fire much Of the time while they
were in office, but under the cir
cumstances they labored, it seems
that the criticism has been unjust.
The present board has every ad-
vantage over the old, and now have
an income from the occupation tax
license, water rent, etc, which will
amount to something near $500 per
month. The retiring board was not
expected to do much in the way Of
public improvements under their
handicap, but the present board.
with the income that they now
have, will be expected to improve
the water system and make many
improvements. We have board
composed e our hest men. and We
can trust them to do the best thing,
and use the funds to the best ad-
vantage and there is no possibil-
ity Of them disappointing us.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05

from the banks where the county
money is deposited, interest on the
daily average balances Of per
cent This has amounted to $644.35
already. This law was passed in
1915. | was told by the bankers
that this law would not go into eff
feet before January, 1917. told
them that they had their remedy
in the courts and this was the last
Of the opposition to this. Luna
County is one of the only two coun-
ties in New Mexico which gets this
additional revenue
believe that these things, which
amount to a great deal to the peo-
pie of Luna County, should be con-
sidered by the voters and if you
think that have faithfully per-
formed my duties as Commission
er, would appreciate your sup
port for the office for which | am
running, assuring you that | will
give my entire time to the well
keeping of the said office.
Respectfully,
CHAS. l.. HUBBARD.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05

Mr. Thompson, of the Ellison
White Chautauqua system, Is
here To make arrangements 10
put on their program here
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05

W. X. Page is building a cot
tage I'M the rice addition which
he will offer for rent. He j. aI~u
repai X the Sisco house which
will. when completed, make a
desirable home and will also be-
for rent.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05

For Sale One Studebaker
wagon; 10 feet 3 in. galv. pipe
new: one 10 in, plow. nearly
new: - feet 3l2 in. woven can
vas brlting, never used; several
head of stock Ira Haight.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05

Lennon &Payne have bough
a Ford truck which they are
using as their grocery delivery.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05

For Sale:-3 we'll locate d
Columbus lots, also 100 acres
ine land with fence and we'll
Box l97. COmm bus, n. NJ.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-05

Sam Ravel was IA busine -
visitor to the Pass City first of
This week.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-16

a man is not nobleman unless he
has the character to prove it. In mo-
narchial countries they call men of
estate and wealth noblemen, but their
character does not prove it. Nature
never lies. If evolutionists want to
know the truth let them learn to read
book of life. 1t is simple. There is
no cause visible to any Of the senses.
All the effects can be seen or felt.
Whatever will remove or destroy the
effect, the same is the cause.-E.
Sweeney.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-16

That skirts have lost none of their
flare, and coats have taken on an adj
ditional length are fashion notes you
may read in this sketch | made at
smart fashion studio reception.
Nine. Phair of the Fashion Art
League of America is the designer of
this simple but distinctive model. She
used the very popular stockinette ma
terial to develop. it. The roll collar
and the cuffs are white silk.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-16

Sweeney.
ELEVEN CAPTAINS SHIFTED IN
POLICE SHAKE-UP
Eleven police captains and an act
ing captain have been transferred IN
the biggest shake-up of years.
Two captains were reprimanded,
being sent to districts deemed of lit
tie importance. Capt. John Ryan
was transferred from Stanton av. to
the Sheffield av. station and Capt.
Thos. Costello was sent from War
rem av. to the 35th st. station. The
chief says they did not keep down
gambling in their old districts. Anti
administration people say the repri-
mand is part of a political,move. 1
Two captains we're given boosts by
being transferred to tough districts
with orders to clean up, along with
an expression of confidence from
Chief Healey that they would clean
up quickly.
a. Capt. Wesley Westbrook, whose
work at Maxwell station so well
pleased Healey, has been sent to War
rem av. The Lake st. station has
been made a subsidiary Of Desplaines
station so that Westbrook may de-
vote all of his time to the Warren av.
precinct
Capt. Stephen Healy sent from W.
Chicago av. station to Stanton av
station, is well thought of by the
chief.
Other transfers: Capt. Bernard
Baer, Brighton Park to Maxwell;
Capt. Max Nootbaar, 22d st. to s.
Chicago, changing places with Capt.
Jos, Smith; Capt. Jas. Gleason,
Austin, trades with Capt. Matthew
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-03
GOOD MUSIC, GOOD DANGERS. FOURTH OF JULY DANCE
 EAGLE HALL.

Thomas Gaffney returned to Nome Friday. He had been as far as Dime on a business trip. Things were not extremely rosey in Dime and a number had gone to fresh fields and pastures new. J. J.. Wachenheimer who is resident Con- missioner there had been in poor health and was little better when MT. Gaffney left. The latter thinks he should be in the hospital and his condition is very unsatisfactory.
 Stock, Building and Fixtures for sale.-Zehner's Closing Out Sale.
 All preparations for the Fourth proceed apace with great enthusi- asm upon the part of the committee. The parade will be feature of the day and in the evening there will be dances. The main portion of the days ceremonies will be at Barrack Square where efforts will be made to have the children enjoy them selves at high water mark pleasure. To this end the ladies of the Kegoayah Kozga are lending their best efforts. Mrs. Burgh announces that there will be a rehearsal at Burgh Hall for children at two o'clock this afternoon. The pro- gram will be announced later.
 The residence section of Nome. Second Street no less, usually most sedate section of the city, was on Saturday night treated to couple of fights. It arose over two sea faring men, officers of the Tampico, cruising around off their course looking up the residence of a lady formerly was secluded in the re- stricted district. They law to of house in Second Street and the husband of the lady promptly knocked out the man at the door for the count. Then his companion took his shipmate in hand, and the two were taken in charge by Eddy and Bond who were phoned for by other residents who witnessed the extraordinary proceeding. The whole affair can be said to be an aftermath of the removal of the former residents from the redligh1 to other sections of the town. Some reform, all right.
 Perfection Oil Stove with over 5000, It Crooks next Fire Depart
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-03

Surf washers $500 at Crooks next Fire Department.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-03

Anything in the line of job work at the Industrial Worker Office Satisfaction assured.