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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-23
MEASLES EPIDEMIC
SERIOUS
Over Twice as Many Cases Of
Measles as Of Infantile
Paralysis in y Y.

As great as has been the
scourge of infantile paralysis
throughout the country, par
ticularly in New York CITY,
there has been an epidemic of
measles almost three times as
great in the number Of cases
and not far behind in mortality
and serious after effects. There
were during tn emonths of May,
June and July. 9.7l0 cases of
measles in New York CITY while
there were $500 cases of infan-
tile paralysis. DR.. F. S. Crum
SAYS of the seriousness of meas
les 1T ranks with smallpox
in communicability; with scar
let fever in mortality. and has
serious complications and after
effects. Its cause, like the cause
Of infantile paralysis, is not yet
known
Other diseases outranking in
fantile paralysis in the number
Of cases IN New York CITY dur,
ing the past three months were
tuberculosis and dinthcria
Againr' % -N2 casat ~ i"rou''ln
paralv there were I.S46 case.
Of tu' 7rculosis. and 4.29l cases
Of dirfhpria. There were. also.
3.2O1 VI Of whooning cough
and ~ crsas e sr"vlnt fovor
Infar'1n rnrnlvsis is "a suoc.
tacular disease. \ death fror'
this cause is given publicity
while no account II usually taken
Of q death from measles This
is due partly TO the suddenness
and novelty of the disease and
partlv 10 the elements Of real
TRAGEDY connected with il. while
on the other hand we have meas.
los with ~ ALWAYS and think wC
know ~ about II when rs a mat,
ter Of fact we know almost as
much about infantilc paralysis
as we do about measles.
While the best skill Of the
country is working upon the
problems of the cause and cure
Of infantile paralysis, the other
figures quoted are a reminder
Of the feet that there are other
disesso problems yet to be
solved.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department Of the Interior

U. S. Land Office at Las Cruces,
N. NJ February Q, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
Francis Stewart, of Columbus,
N. NJ. who, on Nov. 10, 1916,
made homestead entry No. 0l2-
727, for S. w. "a, Section 33,
Township 28S, Range wv, N. NJ.
p. Meridian, has filed notice Of
intention TO make final COM
mutation Proof, to establish
claim TO the land above des-
cribed, before W. c. Hoover, u.
S. Commissioner, at Columbus,
N. NJ, on the 28th day of March,
1917. Claimant names as wit
nesses: Earl Moore, Dick Rod
rigues, John Schmid and Fred
Schmid all of Columbus, N. NJ.
JOHN l.. BURNSIDE,
Register.
PIG SIG
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-23

Wednesday last was Ash
Wednesday marking the begin
ming of Lent observed for two
thousand years as a time of re-
memberence of the temptation,
passion and death, of the Savior
of the World.
The Women's Guild will hold
informal services Of thirty min.
utes duration at the home OF
Mrs. Jas. s. Anderson ever
Wednesday and Friday for the
forty days of the lenten season
all are invited and members of
the Episcopal communion are
urged TO attend.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-23
CLUB AND SOCIAL NOTES

Owing to the wind storm last
Monday. the attendance at the
Red Cross meeting held in the
NJ. +. Church was small. Bust
ness was promptly dispatched
and plans for the future made,
but lack of officers, only the
vice president and press agent
being in attendance made the
affair very informal.
II was agreed hat all ladies
jIesent send Appeals to at least
three Of her friends asking their
attendance at these lectures,
which have been placed on Mon
day where there is little to con-
fict. The session is confined to
an hour and a half. so the busy
housewife can plan her work in
accordance.
A letter was sent 10 the wives
of the officers stationed ut Co
lumbus asking their interest and
cooperation in this work which
is patriotic in design. and help
iul To the community.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-23

what he is. But added to the courage of the struggle against
unsurmountable odds made by the Governor of our state, is the
pathetic figure of the hesh-weary man spurTed on by a spirit OF
unusual strength. Who can fairly measure the torture, mental
as well as physical, that must have marked the last half year IN
DE Bacas lfe-a hard fought political campaign; personal sue
cess, clouded by physical pain,-having to push on to accomplish
a task set for him by his trustful party. a task he knew was far
beyond his powers. Fighting, fighting for what he thought was
right, a storm center of opposition, the brave heart beat out its life
IN vain striving in a losing game.
We do not believe in all the principles of the newly dead
executive, but all honor to the fight he made for what he must
have believed was right. Peace to his ashes"-peace how sweet
II must sound TO the tired fighter after the battle is Overt
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-23
GOVERNOR WASHINGTON E. LINDsLEY

OF all the odd twists to which fate has treated a trustful
nation nthe recent past, the oldest is that by which New Mexico
now is possessor Of a Republican Governor.
All the bitterness, the labor. the fury, in fact. of the political
campaign in our young state is too recent history to be worthy Of
repetition now; out of it came seeming defeat to an earnest band
of citizens-but they had one solace which was, that the next in
line to the governorship Of the state was an able, honest and
most brany man of their own party. But fate stepped in, and
the highest Office in the state is in good and efficient hands.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-23

The Red Cross Auxiliary were
guests of Mrs. William Ander-
son last Saturday, when a lee
ture on first aid was the feature
of the meeting. After routine
business was disposed of and
new business discussed. a fogty
minute session full of interesting
information as TO what TO do"
delighted all hearers. when DIR.
Stoker took up the subject of
poisons-and broken bones. The
officers Of the auxiliary are
Mesdames Stoker. Peters. Tay-
lor. Parks. Herbert. Anderson.
Nelson. Richie and Cummings.
Others present besides the hos
tess were Mrs. Rogers. Mrs.
Dagan, Mrs. Beebe. Mrs. Elliott
and Misses Moor and Norvall.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-23
THE LATE GOVERNOR f. C.. DE BAcA

In the brave and losing fight Of the late Governor +. c. De
Baca one can see nothing but courage of the highest order, and a
a brave man is an inspiration at all times, it matters not who or
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-23

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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-23
THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND SANITATION

BY y +. Chapman, Sanitarian oI
Myndus, ~ NJ
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-23

Boost Columbus by patroniz
ing her industries.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31

ard stayed four weeks but when came
home would faint just the same and
had the same pains.
A friend who is a nurse asked me to
try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. began taking it thatvery day
for l was suffering great deal. 1t has
already done me more good than the
hospital. To anyone who is suffering
as | was my advice is to stop in the first
drugstore and get bottle of Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before
you go home. - Mrs. w. c. BROWN,
2844 W. 18th ST., Cleveland, Ohio.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31
Recital at V. |. College

A recital was given Monday
evening in the auditorium of
Virginia Intermont College by
Miss Margaret Lelitia Dills,
graduate in expression, assisted
by Miss Velma Reeder, pianiste.
In spite of the inclement wealth
err, the audience was large and
each number drew forth enthu-
siastic applause.
Miss Dills gave the charming
sketch from 0. Henry with viva
city and charm, and the short
poems from Riley and Service
were interpreted with adequate
depth of feeling and a sympa-
thetic tone. The exacting witch
scene from THE Last Days of
Pompeii" offered ample oppor-
tunity for dramatic interpreta-
ton.
Miss Dills evinced an unusual
amount of poise for so young a
reader.
The piano numbers by Miss
Velma Reeder enhanced the en-
joyment of the program in no
small degree. A splendid con-
troll of technical devices to meet
musical ends was evident
throughout her work. One was
impressed with the delightful
arabesque of silvery bell-tones in
the 'Troika" and with the fine
rhythmic force Of the the march.
Both the young ladies were
the recipients of lovely flowers
and made a charming appear
ance.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31
Farm Loans

In Chickasaw, Monroe and Lee
Counties at a low rate. of inter-
est. Loans made for 5 to 10
years. Good options to borrow
ers, and good valuations on well
improved farms. Prompt service.
T. w. BAKER,
:.atf Aberdeen, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31

Hear McGibney tonight. His
lecture is worth the price of a
season ticket.
Mr.. Gilbert Morrison has been
transferred from the aviation
camp in Memphis to the Univer-
sity Of Texas at Austin where he
is undergoing training for the
army air service.
Silverware will be given away
at $3.50 p. m. Friday, June lot,
POSITIVELY. Be sure to be
there, if not send a representa-
tive.
Bell & Buchanan.
Mrs. Laura Wayne Harrell en-
tertained a number of friends
Tuesday evening with theatre
party complimenting her cousin,
Mrs. Frank F. Fee, of Little
Rock, Ark. Other out of town
guests were Miss Zoe Sossman
of Mobile, and Miss Mary Bray,
of Quincy, Ill.
Miss Jude Ivanhoe Davis en-
tertained at tea Friday after
noon complimentary to Miss
Omera McBeath. The color
scheme of red and white was
carried out. The dining room
was decorated in flags and a
basket of red roses made the
center piece for the table. The
table was presided over by Mrs.
Jagoe and Mrs. Harrell. Those
present were Misses McBeath,
Blumenburg, Katherine Mufee,
Hilary Ward, Jarman, Pyle,
Tate, Pearl FARES, Matte Fos-
ter, Mrs. Caven, Mrs. Foster,
Mrs. Fee of Little Rock, Mr..
and Mrs. w. M. Cox and Mr..
McBeath, of Columbus.
Silverware will be given away
at $3.50 p. m. Friday, June LIST,
POSITIVELY. Be sure to be
there, if not send a representa-
tive.
Bell & Buchanan.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31
Wanted

A man who can furnish his
own horse to act as salesman
and collector for the Singer Sew
ing Machine Co. at Okolona and
Chickasaw Co. High grade com
mission allowed.
Singer Sewing Machine Co.,
Columbus, Miss.
S. w. Clarke, Mgr.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31
OkOIOna High School Closing

On Tuesday night Of last week
Miss Hilary Ward gave the first
entertainment at the co nn1ence-
ment of the Okolona High School
in one of her famous recitals of
her music and expression class.
The music was fine and showed
that the young ladies had been
trained by somebody that was up
to date in every respect. In the
expression department (compos-
ed of boys and girls) the acting
and speeches were entertaining
and interesting from the begin
ming. Miss Hilary can always
be relied on to get up something
good.
On Wednesday night the
the young people of the school
presented a comic opera. l." 1t
was very complicated, but they
knew their parts we'll, under the
skillful training of Miss McBeath
assisted by Kisses Blumenburg
and Creighton, three of the reach
ers. ; When the firing of guns
commenced we thought we were
on the first line in France in the
biggest war Of all ages. Miss
McBeath furnished the music
and the audience felt that Okolo-
ma could run her own theatres
with home talent.
Thursday night was spent in
giving medals to "a scholars of
the grammar school, so that they
could enter the high school de-
partment next session.
Friday night we had the liter
atty address delivered by Prof.
T. A. McBeath, Of the |. |. & G.
of Columbus, Miss. father of our
teacher here He warned the
audience in the beginning that
he had not come to indulge in
flights of oratory or word paint
ing, but gave us a talk on life
and how to live it. 1t was plain,
pointed and practical, Astounding
in homely truthes that could be
applied to every day living.
There were 10 graduates, 7young
ladies and three young men.
The diplomas were delivered by
Hon. A. T. Stovall. Mrs. Wal
ter Smith, president Lanier club
presented two gold medals given
by that club, Douglas DeaVen-
port, Of the 9Th grade, and Fran
ces Davis, of the 9th grade, were
the recipients. Droke Jewelry
Co. gave a gold medal for schol-
arship in the 10th grade. 1t
went to Miss Zana Glass. The
Interstate Trust & Banking Co.,
of New Orleans, gave a gold
medal for best scholarship and
essay. Miss Josephine Miller
won the prize. We have had
Prof. Cox A years and now book
ed for 2 more. That needs no
comment. J. M. H.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31

l could not stand
it any longer. 1t
was all in my lower
organs. At times l
could hardly walk,
for if I stepped on a
little stone / would
almost faint. One
day / did faint and
my husband W a 8
sent for and the doc
tor came. ! was Ia
ken to the hospital
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31
Wonderful Alaakan roos.

VI CnueT1ul tNlaSGan LoSS.
The principal means of Transports
ton In Alaska is dog eleds. A good
dog is worth $3.50 to $500. He has
wonderful endurance and can i've on
Alaskan atmosphere
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31

The 0uInIne That Does Not Affect The Head
Because OF its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BRoMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Ouinine and does not cause Nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature Of r. w. GROVE. 25c.
Two mofiYeB.
Emulation Is tho child AnxhA
don; rivalry Ii the unlovAhls ~~gghA1
q envy. -Balxac.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31
Local News.

Mr.. j. A. Lewis, of Houston,
is in the city.
Mrs. Dodson has returned
from visit in Corinth.
Mrs. Henry Heiss, of Meridian,
is visiting relatives and friends
here.
Miss Helen Owen spent the
weekend with relatives in
Macon.
Miss |. B. Stovall has returned
from a visit to her sister in
Greenwood.
EGGs-Buff Orpington and
White Wyandottes, $.75 for Is.
j. M. Haley.
Messrs. Jack Dowdy and Earl
Clark, of Vardaman, were visi-
tors here Sunday.
Silverware will be given away
at $50 p. m. Friday, June LIST,
POSITIVELY. Be sure to be
there, if not send a representa-
tive.
Bell & Buchanan.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. K. Campbell
spent part Of last week with Mr..
Campbell's parents near Rienzi.
Have you tried that fresh
Butter Nut Bread at BRADY
BROS? Everybody is using it.
Miss Elizabeth Tomlinson, of
Jackson, Tenn, is the attractive
guest of Mrs. Howard Deaven-
port.
= DR.. and Mrs. E. B. Young, of
iVardaman. passed through our
: city Monday en- route to Men,
phis.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Morrison
have returned from a several
weeks stay in Hot Springs and
Memphis.
High Grade Rhode Island Red
Eggs. Soc for Is.
Mrs. R. R. Oakley,
Okolona, Miss.
Richard Anderson, who has
been attending school here left
Friday for his home in Calhoun
county.
Miss Jaunita Neubert and her
little cousin, Miss Annie Hadley,
are spending this week in Blue
Mountain.
Mrs. ]. M. Haley and daugh-
ter, Mrs. D. L. Lewis of Chatta-
nooga, visited relatives in Hous-
ton this week.
Rooms to Rent.
: Mrs. Emma LaGrone.
Mrs. Annie Glass attended the
graduating exercises at the |. |.
& c., where her daughter, Miss
Helen, received her diploma.
When you want nice fresh
loaf of bread call !
BRADY BROS.
We are requested to announce
that Rev. M. E. Melvin will
preach at the Presbyterian
church on Sunday, June II.
Everybody cordially invited to
attend.
Miss frankie Abbott has re-
turned from a few weeks stay in
Lafayette, Ind. She was ac-
companied home by two of her
nieces, Frances and Louise Alb
bolt.
Just received big shipment OF
Kansas City Meats, Pork Saus-
age and Spare Ribs. Both
phones.
R. H. Haughton.
The Okolona Chapter U. D. G.
will hold their annual reception,
from a to 6, on Friday, June 9Th,
at Mrs. Laura HarrelPs. The
date. has been changed on &C.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31
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To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinine. 1t stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund morey if it fails to cure.
E. W. GROVES signature on each box. Csc.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-05-31
four WEEKS
IN HOSPITAL
No Relief-Mrs. Brown Fin
ally Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Cleveland, Ohio. =" For years suf-
fered SO sometimes it seemed az though
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
SAY LABOR Will
REFUSE CHARTER
TO BALL PLAYERS

Washington, Jan. Reconsideration
of the application Of the Baseball
Players Fraternity for a charter in
the American Federation Of Labor
was taken up yesterday by the execu-
tive council Of the American Fedora
ton President Fultz of the frater-
nifty was in Washington last Satur-
day and Monday presenting argu-
ments why the fraternity should be
granted such a charter.
It had, been reported that the fra
ternity's request already has been
turned down, the argument being that
the ball players did not consider at
with the federation until they
became involved in life and death
struggle with organized baseball.
However, high federation officials
deny that any decision has been
reached. They say the council de-
cision will not be announced until
the conclusion Of it's meeting.
The inference drawn, however,
from remarks of labor heads is shat
the fraternity would speedily be
granted a charter were conditions
settled in baseball but that obJec-
ton is being felt in some circles to
using the power Of organized labor
as a club with which to force the
issue between the players and the
club owners. On good authority ut
was learned that the fraternity's re-
quest will be turned down. .
Whether organized baseball is ad-
any arguments to offset those
brought to washington by Fultz local
labor leaders would not say.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
WARN new YORK
BOXING CLUBS TO
GIVE FANS SEATS

New York, Jan. ga warning was
sounded to managers Of certain local
boxing clubs yesterday when Fred A.
Wenck, chairman of the State Ath-
letic Commission, addressed a letter
to the proprietors Of the Harlem 8.
e., Olympic A. c., and Broadway 8,
G. of Brooklyn, admonishing them to
take better care of those who pur-
chase tickets for boxing shows in the
future. Conditions at local boxing
clubs have long been a source Of an
noyance to the enthusiasts of the
sport, and there have been numerous
complaints made as the result of the
indifference of the promoters to as
sist ticket purchasers in securing the
seats called for by the coupons they
held.
There have been frequent instances
where lovers of the game have been
forced to forego the comforts Of the
reserved seat to which their ticket
entitled them. To alleviate this con-
dition of affairs Chairman Wenck
yesterday sent to the above named
clubs a letter saying that any further
such complaints would be investi-
gated and severe penalties imposed IL
the complaints were found to be JUS
titled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
PITTS is WINNER
IN FASANE BATTLE

New Haven, Jan. 25-Charley
Pitts, the sensational Bridgeport
lightweight, was awarded a referees
decision over the everything Jimmy
Fasane of Waterbury, at the end of
fast 20-round bout at the Royal
A. c., George street, last night Both
boys waged furious battle from
start to finish, there being little to
choose between the two until the later
stages Of the bout when the Bridge
porter came to the front and packed
up a comfortable lead on points.
Neither boy let up in his work in
any of the rounds, both being content
at tearing in and doing his bit to
make the go worth while. Fasane
waged an almost incessant attack on
Pitts body while the B1idgeporter
scored most of his points at eng
range.
For ten rounds the boys battled
fairly even but Pitts was entitled to
whatever honors that were forthcom-
ing in the majority of the rounds in
the final half. Fasane, despite the
fact that he lost the decision, fought
an acceptable battle and made many
friends by his willingness to mix it
whenever opportunity presented it
self
Pitts, however, appeared the
stronger Of the two and invariably
got an even break or better in every
exchange. Pitts used a lightning
left hand to good advantage and with
effect. There were no knockdowns
and but little blood spilled
Jerome Hennessey, who was sched-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
FRED DAWSON
TO HELP COACH
PRINCETON TEAM

Il New York, Jan. 25-Fred Dawson,
athletic coach at Union College. has
accepted call from Princeton, his
Alma Mater.
John H. (Speed) Rush, head coach
Of the football eleven, sought Daw-
son as one Of his assistants and will
make him head coach of the freshman
eleven to the end that a better system
may be established for the general de-
velopment Of football at Princeton.
Dawson was captain of the base
ball team at Princeton in his under
graduate days and also played foot
ball. -Four or five years ago he &C
cepted the position as cocah. of the
Union College athletic teams and in
that time has aided largely in keep
ing Union to the front among col
leges of it's own standing in football
and more particularly in basketball.
In 1914 the Union eleven went
through the football season without
defeat, and lost only one game at
basketball, and that one to Cornell.
Dawson's work was Of kind to
attract the attention Of Princeton
men and he will now return to help
in the regeneration, Of possible. Of
Princeton football.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
JIM CORBETT FOUGHT
CHARLEY MITCHELL IN
RING DOWN IN FLORIDA

All sporting optics were turned to-
ward Jacksonville % years ago to-
day, for the Florida metropolis was to
be the scene of what was expected to
be one of the greatest ring bouts ever
pulled off. Fight fans from many
states and from Canada and England
f1ocked to Jacksonville to see the bout
between Jim Corbett, heavyweight
champion of America, and Charlie
Mitchell, boxing champion" of Eng
land. The latter was only feet 9
inches in height, and not much above
the middleweight limit in weight,
while Gentleman Jim" stood an inch
over six feet, and outweighted Nit
chell over 20 pounds, besides being
nearly five years younger than the
Britisher Corbett had not fought
since September, '92, when he took
the title from Sullivan, and Mitchell
had been practically out of the ring
since he fought his 30-round draw
with John L. in France in 'S8.
The Englishman's cleverness had
enabled him to stand off Sullivan, but
in Corbett the veteran tackled a man
as clever as he, with a great advan-
tage in age, height, weight and reach.
Moreover, Mitchell was in bad condi-
ton. and far from being the man who
had held John L. to a draw. Charlie
fought cleverly and gamely, but in the
third round he was knocked out. That
was his last fight.