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The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
HERO OF MANILA BAY
DEAD AT EIGHTY
GEORGE DEWEY, ADMIRAL or THE
AMERICAN NAVY, AND SPAN
ISL WAR HERO

Washington, Jan, 16--AdmiraI Geo.
Dewey, the nations Spanish war hero,
and by priority of grade the ranking
naval officer of the world died at his
home here tonight in his eightieth year
He had not been conscious since yes
terday when he lapsed into coma, still
believing in a few days he would be
back at his desk in the navy depart
ment. y
y general breakdown, accompanied
by arterio sclerosis incident to old
age, was the cause of death. The dis
ease had been gradually spreading its
hold upon the powerful body for a
year and a half. but the admiral, proud
of his physical vigor. had fought it of
and even kept it's existence n secret
from most of his intimate friends Last
Wednesday he was at his office ap-
parently hale and hearty. The next
day he collapsed as he was preparing
to leave the house. and the beginning
of the end was at hand.
The admiral died at $3.50 o'clock.
President Wilson and Secretary Dam
iels were notified at once and the news
was flashed by wireless to American
vessels and stations all over the world
The message carried orders that all
flags he half-masted.
only two other men-Farragut and
Porter-have held the rank of the ad-
miral of the American navy, and since
civil war days no military figure has
held such place as Dewey i'm the af-
lection and admiration OF the Amer
lean people. HIS death ended sixty
two years of active service.
George Dewey was born in the shad-
ow of Nermonts state capitol at Mont
pelier, on the day following Christmas
in 1S37,
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
TO rHr rAXpAYERs on NEW MEN.


We have what we believe to be re-
liable Information to the effect that
movement is on foot to have passed by
the present Legislature law TO can
eel all taxes and tax liens for all years
prior to 1912. such a law, If passed
would favor the tax dodger. enabling
Kim to escape his share of the burden
of supporting the state, county and
city governments; his just share of the
cost Of schools. roads. etc. Some of
the principal tax dodgers are persons
and corporations who have owned large
amounts of land for many years. In
Union County. which was created in
1884, q conservative estimate places
the amount of taxes that woulrr be can
celled by such law at one hundred
thousand dollars. Doubtless the same
would he true as to practically all the
counties of the state, the figures vary
ing according to the age Of taxable
area Of the different counties.
Taxpayers of New Mexico, now that
the legislative session is under way.
it devolves on us to bestir ourselves
If We are to prevent the perpetratiou of
"a gross injustice on our state. This is
to urgently recommend that every tax
payer Immediately write to the senator
and representatives from his district
and protest in the strongest possible
terms against the passage of such "a law
If introduced. THIS MEANS yOI'.
30 IT NOW.
THE FARMERS SOCIETY OF
EQUITY, Clayton, y. NJ.
January 1U1g1T
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
:. >. GRANDVIEW

Walter Prieskorn delivered hogs in
Clayton saturday.
We had several days of nice snowy
weather the past week.
Ben Bair is building new house.
He has II almost completed.
Miss Esther Hull was absent from
school last week on account OF sick
ness.
W. C. Ferguson, Wells MClary and
ono Johnson. took supper with F, A.
Wallen, Sunday.
Rev w. c. Ferguson delivered fine
sermon Sunday at our school house. Not
many were out on account of the bad
weather.
The Ladies Aid met at the home of
Mrs. O. w. Johnson last Thursday. 1t
will meet with Mrs. Geo. Hull next
Thursday. In an all day session.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
DR.. JOHN C. SLACK
CALLED TO FINAL REWARD
NELL KNOWN AND LOVED PHNSI-
CIAN DIED SUNDAY. JAM
AIRY -. WAS HIGH
II -NTONSN

The community was shocked last
sunday afternoon by the announcement
of the death of DE John G. Slack,
dean of the medical profession of north
ern New Mexico. highest Mason of the
state, well known horsemau. and the
friend of everybody The death oc-
cured at / o'clock sunday afternoon,
the direct cause being peritonitis. or
aggravated appendicitis
DR.. Slack was present and delivered
lecture at the Masonic banquet in
this city Wednesday evening. January
10th, four days before his death. and
appeared in perfect health. The next
day he went to Ration i'm his car On
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
{. W. II. WRITES CAPITOL NEWS

Sanlds II T. ~. Niss
Januaryl6, 1871.
Clayton News,
Although little late, accord
ing to promise to my friends of Union
county, l will give you a write up OF
our trip to Santa Fe and what we are
doing ut the Capitol On the morning
of the goth of December we. myself
wife and eight children, started out in
our little Ard just as it began showing
for Rayado. New Mexico, where we
spent Christmas, visiting our two mar
ried daughters. Mesdames Chester and
Ray Wood. This was our first visit
to that ranch and we enjoyed il very
much. 1t is a fine place to visit. On
the 9th of January we continued our
Journey to Santa Fe, arriving here on
the night of the 18th. After getting
comfortably in our rooms, ! went to
the Capitol on Monday and met a
number of the Representatives, who
were here ready for work. On the
morning of the 9Th of January, we
convened at IL o'clock and were sworn
in at II, and our names put on the pay
roll. The afternoon was spent in per-
manent organization for transacting
business getting acquainted, etc, The
Capitol is fine building and the Rep
resentatives are fair looking crowd
especially those from the east side of
the state VIII state in the beginning
that the Democrats are all new men,
but like myself are willing to learn
Will say for the benefit of some OF
your readers that the proceedings Of
the House and Senate are similar to
a county convention. We elected Mai.
Llewellyn Speaker. He is very
fine Republican of Is years experience
in the House We, the minority bunch
voted for Mr. Lucero, of Santa Fe for
speaker, but failed as We expected. On
the third morning the Governors mes
sage was read, after which we adjourn
ed to attend memorial services of the
late Judge Pope After the services
the employees OF the House and Senate
were sworn in and put on the pay
roll We find 26 native and "a Amer
leans In the House. who are made up
of farmers, ranchmen and lawyers In
the Senate they are about equally di-
vided A Mr.. Barnes of Albuquerque,
is floor leader OF the @. o. Z. and Mr..
Pardue of FIT. Sumner, is floor leader
of the Democrats We, the Democrats,
although in the minority, are meeting
regularly and doing all in our pow
er to MI party pledges, and coincide
with the Governors message;
After examining the law thoroughly,
will not present bill for auto license
to be collected by county clerks, as
each county receives the same amount
as though we collected 1t at home. On
examination OF the law find that a
building and loan association can be
incorporated for the amount OF $4,000
and up. II this don't hit the waste
basket, you may hear from me again
on some rainy day. Would like TO have
your paper sent to my address. 42i
College Street.
Very truly.
Q. w. n. Bryan.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
DISTRICT ATTORNEY KIKER's As
SISTANTS

District Attorney elect, Henry \.
Kiker of this city. has appointed his
assistants and they are c. l.. Collins
of Clayton. and Ed f. Saxon of Tucum-
carl Mr. Collins and Mr.. Saxon are
both good attorneys and will be val
uable assistants to Mr.. KikerT Mr.. SAX
on was a candidate for the nomination
on the Democratic ticket for district
attorney, and when he was beaten
by Mr.. Kiker, he proved to be true
party man and pulled off his coat and
went to work for the election of Kiker.
Ration Reporter.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
VI. W. 4. AND u. y. A. LODGES IN
STALL OFFICERS


Joint installation of officers was
held at the Palmer Hall Monday night,
January 10th by the Modern Woodmen
of America and The Poyal Neighbors
of America camps of Clayton. The
exercises were opened with Royal
Neigbors ritual and ceremonials, ae-
companied by music and banner drill,
Music was furnished by Mrs. ]. II.
Dean. The entertaining and impress
i've feature was considered the most.
complete ever witnesses by the large
number of members present The fol-
lowing officers We're installed
Oracle-Mrs Sarah Watkins.
Vice e-Oracle-Mrs. Lavenia Brooks.
characteristics. Hattie Turpin.
Recorder-Mrs May Johnson.
Receiver-Mrs. Lizzie Suthers.
Marshal-Mrs, Dora Davis.
Inner Sentinel-Mrs. Fannie Walcott
outer Sentinel-Mrs Anna Graham.
Manager-Mrs. Porter
Physicians-Dr. Bristol: DR. Edmond
son.
After this the Modern Woodmen pro-
ceeded to Install their oficers-elect
with only ritual ceremonies. The
following officers were elected
Venerable Council-T. j. Brooks.
Worthy Advisors. ]. ogilvie.
Banker-W. l.. Tolly
Clerk-W. h. Johnson.
Escort-G. c. Johnson.
Watchman--R. c. Huffman
Sentry-R. NJ. Winters.
Manager-W. r. Hardin.
Physicians-Dr. Daniels: Or Ed
mondson.
At the close OF the exercises the table
was prepared and the feast spread
thereon and scrumptuous feast II
was prepared by the Royal Neighbors.
whe were never excelled or seldom
equaled. preparing for such occasions.
After everyone had eaten to entire
satisfaction, the table was moved aside
and the usual hop was on with
Frank Saponars. with his Italian harp
to furnish the music, which was much
enjoyed by all, until 1880 o. m.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
STATE BANK OF COMMERCE ELECT
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS FOR
1917, yAND ANNOUNCES LOWER
RATE OF INTEREST TO CLAY
TON AND UNION COUNTY.

VA the annual stockholders meeting
the old board of directors We're e-elect-
ed, and upon their taking oath of
office, Immediately convened and re-
elected their old officers as follows;
w ID. Kilburn, President; T. IL. RiXey,
Vice President; II. F. Rixey, Vice-Pre
ident. and II. c. McFadden, Cashier.
II is useless TO say that the stock
holders were we'll pleased with the
careful management of the BANK by
making no changes in their official
staff
V During the past year the Bank pass
ed the ONE HALF MILLION mark
which is a remarkable growth, and is
probably the most substantial show
ing made by any bank in the Stately
One of the important questions which
confronted the Board and Officers was
the interest rate, and in keeping with
the PROGRESS of the bank and this
section of the State 1t was unanimous
ly voted that the patrons and Citizens
of this section be granted a lower
rae of interest, to which they are now
entitled.
We are authorized to announce that
the rate of interest from this date will
be TEN per cent. and that you are all
invited to give them a cali, and let
us all get closer together and build a
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20

the return trip Friday he became very
sick Just before reaching Des Moines
From Des Moines a telephone message
was sent to Clayton for medical as
sistance and DR.. j. W. Muir respond
ed. making a record run to Des Moiues
in "a car He Immediately brought Dr.
Slack to Clayton, arriving late i'm the
afternoon, and took him to the Rope
hospital. other physicians were called
and remained with the patient until
death. Or. Slack had suffered with
appendicitis for number of years but
on account of age and his belief that
he was suffering from cancer of the
stomach. would not agree to AN oper-
alton.
Immediately after death the body
was removed to the Kilburn undertak-
ing parlors where 1t remained until
Thursday morning, when IL was taken
to the Masonic building where il lay
i'm state until time of the funeral, The
funeral sermon was preached by Rev
Mills, pastor of the Clayton Methodist
church. the theme being friendship and
Immortality The ministers address
was II masterpiece. The Masonic fra
ternity had charge of all funeral ar
rangements.
At one o'clock the Grand Lodge of
New Mexico was opened in due form in
the hall of Clayton Lodge No. %, Dep
uty Grand Master Alex Goldenburg of
Tucumcari presiding. The other grand
officers were John L. Hill, G. S. W; j.
Il. Kerlin, g. j. W; j. w. Hammers.
q. :. d; II c. Farber G. J. D.; u. a.
Paddock, G. $. s.; ID. W. Hayden, G. j.
s, NJ L. Harvey Grand Secretary; F.
T.. Kilburn, Grand Tiler; A. D. Chap
man of Ration, Grand Commander Of
New Mexico knights Templar, Grand
Marshal; Rev. II. r. Mills, Grand Chap
lain,
After the funeral sermon by the
Grand Chaplain. the procession was
formed i'm front of the building and
proceeded to the cemetery, headed by
Knights Templar In full regalia, fol-
lowd by members of the Masonic chap
ter and Blue Lodge. Members of the
4. o. q. F.. and other fraternities of
which DR.. Slack was an honored mem
ber followed in the possession which
was about one mile long. The body
was consigned to earth with full Ma
sonic ceremony and honors.
DR.. J. c. Slack was born at Waynes-
Vile, Illinois. August 20, 1856. He was
a graduate of the Louisville, Ken
lucky. medical college, and came to
New Mexico in 1889, locating first at
Folsom at then at Clayton. He was
made a Mason in Illinois in his twenty
first year. 1877. He organized Clayton
Lodge No. 23. and was its first Wor-
shipful Master. In 1904 he was elected
Grand Master of Masons Of the Grand
Lodge of New Mexico; Grand Worthy
Patron of the Order OF the Eastern
Star 1905; Grand Eminent Commander
of the knights Templar in 1907; and
Grand High rr!cst of the Grand Chap
ter In 1910. Or Slack was one Of the
most eminsnt Nelson's in the worll.
As a physician and man he was low
edfapd honored by sll. 1t Is said CT
tim that the patient was never too
rror. the weather roo severe, nor Ihe
road TO long. TO claim his services. rhe
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all Justices
OF the Peace ad Constables elected
at the election held on Monday, jan
uary g. 1917 that it is the duty of
each to hle with the County Clerk
Juan j. Duran. on or before the First
Monday in February, 1917, which is
the 5th day of said month and year, a
bond in the sum of S50J.0O. officers
elect should attend to this matter at
earliest convenience. so they can as
sumo their duties at the proper time
JUAN j. DURAN.
Couutv Clerk
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

'r, United States C'vil Servise Com
la'sa'ou has annouuc" an examination
for the county of Union New Mexico.
to lie held at Greuville. at 1 p. M. on
February TO-, 1917, to III the position
of rural carrier nt Des Mones and
Gladstone, and vacancies that may
later occur on rural routes from other
post offices i'm the above manned coun-
ty. The examination viii he open only
to male citizens who are actually
domiciled IN the territory of sa post
office in the county and who meet the
other requirements set forth in Form
No. 1877. This form and application
blank may be obtained from the offices
mentioned above or from the United
states Civil Service Commission at
Washington -. G., Applications should
he forwarded to the Commission at
Washington at the earliest practic-
able date.
"! il. and Mrs. Jolr. aud l;tb.rt
on. /,
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
PuRLIC SALE

Next Monday, January 23, big
public sale will be held at the Geo. w
Ingraham ranch north of Cuates, and
near the old Arizona ranch. The In
graham horses and COWS, known to ev-
eryone as the best in the county, will
he offered for sale, as will also fine
lot of farming implements, wagons,
buggies, harness. etc. Liberal terms
will he given purchasers. Free Lunch
win be served. Don't fail to attend
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
CLAYTON and UNION COUNTY which
is unequaled in all the State.-Adv.

Light James of Des Moines, attend
ed to business in the city, today.
Mr. and Mrs. T. II. Rixey and Robert
Hammil. returned the first of the week
from Missouri where they attended
the funeral of the father of Mrs. Rixey
and Mr.. Hammil.
u. f. Jenkins of near Grenvllle, at
tended to business in Clayton this
week. Mr.. Jenkins is an old time
friend OF The News man, and one OF
the best carpenters we ever knew. He
has but recently located in Union coun-
ty
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20

The friend who took the double
barrel shot gun from the News office
during the past year, is requested
TO return it. The editor is likely to
be in dire need Of it at any time. II
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
DR. UAyDON Ar FRUTH,s

DIR. D. w. Hayden. the oculist is
now with the truth Pharmacy and pre-
pared to take care of your optical
needs AT
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20
SERVICES AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Elder George A. Gillett of Lamar.
Colo, will preach in the First Christ
ian Church of Clayton next Sunday
January 21. morning and evening, at
the usual preaching hour. Everyone
is most cordially invited.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20

Attorney w. II. Mouser and Editor
VIM. Felter. both OF Des Moines. were
business visitors in the county seat
today.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20

friend OF all. Such was the man for
whom Claytor, Orion County and New
NJ, vico moura' ieace.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-01-20

"! i. and Mrs. Jolr. .ud I;tD.rt
spent the week end at the Kingdom
I.rr,r home.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-10
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
And Local News Budgets from Cheswold, Kenton
BIackbrd, Townsend, Thoroughfare Neck,
Leipsic, Brenford, and Their Vicinities.

dletown and Mr.. and Mrs. j. Austin
Hart, Jr., of Townsend, and Miss
Olive Lockwood, of Wilmington,
motored to Washington, D. c., and
spent the weekend.
The Radcliff attraction of Washing
ton, D. c., will present the Mills
Andrews Company with Emil Schu-
man, flutist, in the school auditorium
Friday evening, October II. This is
the first of the series of entertain
ments of the local Chautauqua. Ad-
mission, SOC; Children, 25c; Season
tickets, 81. Is; Children's Season
Ticket, 75c.-adv.
Personals. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Boehmler and family of Malvern,
Pa, have returned from a visit with
her parents Geo. M. Outten and fam
lily. MIR. and Mrs. Aaron Reynolds,
and granddaughter Beulah Sudler, OF
Philadelphia, spent Friday and Satur-
day with Townsend relatives Mr..
Harry Hart, of Philadelphia, spent the
week end with his mother Mrs. G. M.
D. Hart who is confined to her room
on account of illness. Mr.. George
Slant, Jr., who was operated on fol
Appendicitis at the Delaware Hospita
last week is improving. Miss Murrie
Beanchamp, of Wilmington, spent thu
week END with her sister Mrs. w
Harman Reynolds. = Mr.. Ephrain
VanDyke, of Baltimore, Md, re
turned home Saturday after severa
days visit with relatives. Mrs. Ann
Reynolds and daughter and Mrs
Burris, of Clayton, spent Sunda
afternoon with Mrs. John Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-10
WESLEY COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Conference Academy at Dover Ha
Name Changed by Vote of Trustees

Conference Academy at Dover Has
Name Changed by Vote of Trustees
At largely attended meeting of
the trustees of the Wilmington Con-
ference Academy held at Dover We'd
nesday. an important change was
made in the name of the institution.
The academy, which has been located
in Dover since 1873. and known by
the name of the Wilmington Confer
ence Academy, an adjunct to the Will
mington Methodist Episcopal confer
ence, covering the Delaware, Mary
land and Virginia peninsula, will here
after be known as the Wesley Col
legiate Institute. Thru the change,
as made in the name. the personnel
of the officers of the institution is as
follows: President of the board of
trustees, John G. Townsend, Jr., OF
Selbyville, Del, governor of Della.
ware, succeeding William Salisbury,
of Dover; vice pesident, Rev. R. K.
Stevenson, Milford; secretary, ArleN
B. Magee, Dover; treasurer, Harry
Mayer, Dover.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-10
HOME FOR DIR. S. c. MITCHELL
Delaware College Trustees Approve
Purchase of Curtis Property at Newark

Delaware College Trustees Approve
Purchase of Curtis Property at Newark
DR.. S. C. Mitchell, president of
Delwsre College, is expected to move
into the new house which is to be
provided for him in the next fewHdays.
the trustees of the college, at meet
ing held in the Hotel dupont Satur-
Gay. having approved the recomends-
tion of the committee on buildings
and grounds for the purchase of the
home of Walter C. Curtis, known as
"The Knoll'' situated at Depot road
and Delaware avenue, Newark. The
house, which 10 to be the permanent
home for the president of Delaware
College, will cost about SIG, 900, it
is understood A few Improvements
will be made before Mr.. Mitchell
moves in. The trustees also passed a
resolution fixing the name of the new
dormitory recently opened as Harter
Hall, after Mr.. George A. Harter, for
25 years president of the college and
now a member of the faculty.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-10
KENTON.
Rev. W. A. Wise of Smyrna District
Superintendent Preached at the M.
E. Church-LocaIs and Personals

Kew. w. n. wise OF smyrna OIStTtCb
Superintendent Preached at the M.
E. Church-Locals and Personals
Kenton, October 9.-Rev. w. A.
Wise, of Smyrna, preached a very
forceful sermon in the Kenton M. E.
Church last Sunday evening from the
text found in Daniel 10:6
Rev. W. B. Guthrie will preach
special sermon to the children next
Sunday morning in anticipation of
"Decision Day" which will be OBJ
served on Sunday, October 21st.
Our pastor extends very cordial in
Vitation to the parents.
The Quarterly Conference will be
held in the Kenton M. E. Church on
Tuesday afternoon, October 18th.
Personals. Mrs. Dora Hazel and
children, of Richardson Park, Will
mington, but formerly of Kenton, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Roberts.
Mrs. Laura Greenwell and Anna
and Frank Greenwell, of Smyrna,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam H. GreenweIl. Miss Clara
Remey has returned home after visit
ing relatives near Marydel. Mr..
and Mrs. George Carey and family
spent Sunday with MIR. and Mrs.
Harry Reese, of Clayton. - Miss
Pauline Walker spent the weekend
with Miss Catharine Williams, OF
near Marydel.- Rev. and Mrs. Diss.
ton Jacobs, of Rehoboth, are visiting
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan
Jacobs. Mrs. DR.. P. M. Money anC
Mrs. Susan A. Williams attended the
w. C. T. U. Convention held in Sea
ford on Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Web
ster has returned home after spending
some time with Mr.. and Mrs William
Walls in Dover Mr.. James Roberts
Of near Middleto~n, spent few day
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. LeRo
Roberts. Mr.. and Mrs. Millard F
Reed spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
William Reed and family. of Middle
town.-Mr. and Mrs. Roland Taylo
and son Samuel, of Kennett Square
spent Sunday with MIR. and Mrs. San
uel Taylor. Mrs. Thomas Attix an
daughter Mary, spent few days
Philadelphia last week.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-10
CHESWOLD
Claud Pearson Purchases the Property
of Mrs. M. E. Boggs-Locals
and Personals


of Mrs. NJ. {. Boggs-LocaIs
and Personals
Cheswold, Oct. 9.-Mr. Claud Pear
son has purchased the Mrs. M. E.
Boggs property.
Rev. w. A. Wise preached a very
able sermon in Cheswold Church Sun
day last.
Cheswold w. C. T. U. will meet
at the home of Mrs. D. D. Boggs this
Thursday.
Personals. Mrs. Name Cooper spent
Thursday with CheswoId friends. Mr..
and Mrs. w. c. Savin, MIR. and Mrs.
Linford Lacey motored to York, Pa. q,
last Thursday, returning Sunday even
ing. Miss Myrtle Ford spent Satur-
day with Mrs. Lavinia Shackell. l.-C.
R. Legg spent Sunday at his home in
Kent Island. Miss Elizabeth Donovan
spent the week END with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott near Cheswold. =
Walter Ford is spending a few days
with his mother, Mrs. Annie Ford.