The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-02-15

sell. One Of the special events was
the presentation of "A nice honor pin
to Mrs. Allen for perfect attendance
at the lodge. During the afternoon
dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess. Those present report a
splendid time.
r. w. Jennings, +. A. Atkins and
their families and Miss Nell Jennings
Of this place and G.. +. Marden and
family of Tucumcari, were guests at
the w. f. Pollard home Sunday. Mr..
Pollard's father and mother from Iowa
are also visiting him. Mrs. Atkinson
accompanied the Mardens to Tucum-
carl Sunday evening to have more
dental work done.-San Jon Sentinel.
j. Walter Moncus was in from Ina
the first of the week looking after
business matters. He was somewhat
skeptical on the road bond matter but
it is said he was satisfied hat no She
n%anigans were being pulled off by the
committee in charge. The road board
has signed the contract and their hon
or is behind their signatures. The
precincts have a representative for
each one in the county; therefore, no
fair-minded man could ask more il
he is in favor Of the road bonds or
good roads.
Big Mason, the Y. NJ. G. A. evangel-
list has been holding meetings at the
Drnglytapta rhttrph simon lngt Sntttr-
day. The attendance twice Sunday
was very large, and fair at other meet
ings. Mr.. Mason is a very interesting
speaker, largely because he is diff
ferent," from most other evangelists.
The music and singing, which is un-
der the direction Of Mrs. w. J. Fauth,
has been exceedingly good and greatly
enjoyed by the people who have the
opportunity of attending.-Santa Fe
State Record.
j. NJ. Stradley has just returned
from Rama where he and Mr.. Funk
have finished a modern school build
ing built of stone. The building is
80 by 40 feet and modern in every re-
spect having been constructed accord
ing TO state specifications. They have
the contract for the erection of a nice
residence for W. G. Ivy, who has re-
Gently located at Rama. This new res
idence will be modern with bath and
other city conveniences. Rama will
be getting on the map pretty soon ac-
cording to reports.
The Texas Feed and Fuel Company
is a new business concern being open
ed in our midst. The hales
from Texas and has sufficient business
ability and money to handle a first
class feed and fuel business. He is
buying junk, bones and rags. The
buildings west Of the Eager Garage
north of the Christian church, are be-
ing cleaned and prepared to hold his
incoming grain and feed. Later he
will handle coal and wood. In con-
n~ection with this business he will OPP
crate a feed yard.
The New Theatre had a feature
show on Tuesday night "The Spoil
ers" and it was a winner. 1t was
greeted by a large crowd at the first
show and the house was well filled
at the second show which started at
nine o'clock. 1t took two hours and
fifteen minutes to show the entire play
but Manager Hurley did not hurry
it unnaturally. The scenery and per-
formances were natural in every par
ticular and the right man Won the
girl he wanted-of course. So those
who attended were well pleased.
Last week the News overlooked the
interesting news item concerning the
marriage of Miss Rosa Tarpley to Mr..
George Routh, one of our local bust
ness men. The ceremony was solemn
lied by Rev. A. L. Maddox Thursday
Feb. !. Miss Rosa was a senior in the
High School and a star basketball for
ward. She will be missed during the
big games yet on the schedule, but
duties of greater Importance are now
occupying her talent. The News ex-
tends belated congratulations to Mr..
and Mrs. Routh and wishes them n
long and prosperous journey through
life.
Another interesting news item was
overlooked last week by the News, that
Of the marriage of Miss Ruth Scott
of this city, who was temporarily re-
siding in Amarillo, to Bert Barley,
a brakeman on the +. p. & S. W. Mr..
Barley will perhaps be better known
as a baseball player who came here
more than a year ago from Arizona,
where he had been playing in the team
representing Phoenix in the Texas,
New Mexico and Arizona League. Miss
Scott has been a resident of Tucum-
carl for many years, having lived with
her grandmother, Mrs. Hittson. Mr..
and Mrs. Barley have the best wishes
of their many friends.
We are reliably informed that while
in Amarillo last week, DR., Webb con-
summated a deal through which he
exchanged the Montoya property for