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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-02

The sandal fad has reached New
York from the Pacific coast. New
York women will shortly do all their
tangoing in sandals, according to re-
port The sandal, in addition to its
comfort, is a solution Of the problem
of the high cost Of leather. The pic
ture shows a Los Angeles girl wear
ing this type Of old Grecian footgear.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-02
Street Railway Lines Must Keep Nckes Moving

NEW YoR the hcs taken for fares the traction lines of this
N city collected the end Of each and circulation
again New loe would 1nd that three
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-02

diamonds, gold watches ana platinum
chains.
These providers usually parade
the busy sections where a little pros
perity reigns, and there they work
their game upon the innocent.
"Say, Teller, do yer want to buy
something goods" usually is their in
PRODUCTION.
Bargains everybody looks for.
Lets see the article"
The faker then takes from knot
ted handkerchief a highly polished
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-02

He that loses anything and gets wis
dom by it, Is gamer by the loss
L'Estrange.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
True BILLS
RETURNED NY GRAND Jury

The grand Jury In session this
week adjourned Thursday afternoon
after making twenty-six indictments
and lts general report. n. J. Kane,
marshal Of the Village Of Columbus
Saa indicted on q charge Of having
accepted a bribe. lie made bond
or his appearance when court con-
Senes.
There were several other lndlct-
nents made against people residing
a This end Of the county, but we
we're unable 10 learn OF them for
publication until after they were
.pprehended.
Juan Carreon and his brother,
tho were held from Judge Coles
ourt IN the sum OF 5000 for as
ault with attempt 10 commit MUIR
.sr, were released.
J. y. white and Henry Burton
'srved a. members Of the Grand
ury from Columbus.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
NEW MExICO INFANTRY
HALL BROUGHT INTO TOWN

The recrctation hall Of the New
Mexico Infantry which was pur-
chased from them by the citizens
n Columbus has been brought into
town and is being repaired 30 that
Il can be used for all public meet
ings. II has been placed on the
lots In tho rear Of the Walker hard
ware store.
J.R. Blair, Jack London, VIM.
Klein and Frank Sherer were res
ponsible for getting the building
moved. Several Of the carpenters
residing hero have assisted In pre-
pairing the building 30 Il could be
moved and In getting II back In
shape for use.
The job is not near finished yet
and everyone who will assist with
carpenter work or labor are ro-
Iuested 10 report IN the Oversecr on
the Job. II is planned 10 put a new
floor down as soon as possible that
the house may be used for dances
and public meetings Of all kinds,
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
but, Gets Important Appointment

Frank Butt, a member Of the
Irug lrm OF Butt Bros, Of this
place and Albuquerque. democrat
ic chairman Of Bernslillo county,
has been appointed one Of the clerks
OF the United States senate. His
position will be one Of responsibility
its importance being enhanced by
he war.
Mr.. Butt will serve under J. u.
5aker, the senate secretary. The ap-
Dolntment came through Senator A.
A. Jones. 10 whom II was allotted In
he distribution Of federal patron
&c.
As long as tho senate is Demo-
ratio Mr.. Butts tenure will be Sc
iure. The duties Of the place are
not srduous, but tho responsibility
8 great. To be selected for II at
his time Ia very much In the nature
II a signal honor.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
RESIDENT WIRES THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Several days ago Jack Msrichal,
ecrelary Of the Columbus Chamber
Z Commerce. wired the President,
loicing as the sentiment OF people
4 Columbus and vicinity explicit
on1dence in him. and pledsing our
upport and loyalty. Tho following
'legrsm was received In reply;
Mr.. Jack Marichal. Secretary,
Columbus Chamber Of Commerce,
Columbus, New Mexico.
Tho President thanks you eordi-
ally for The good will which prompt
I'd your Kind message, which has
helped 10 resssure him and keep
him in heart"
rhe White House.
Washington.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
WALTON on THE JOB

Acting IN conjunction with Unitco
States senator a. 4 Jones, Congress.
man w. u Walton has introduce,
a bill 10 limit the creation or cX.
tension Of forest reserves In New
Mexico IN chill reads as follows
"A bill limiting the creation o.
extension Of forcs, reserves On Nc,
Mexico.
BE II enacted By the senate an,
House Of Representatives Of The L.
uitcd States Of America iu Con.
grcss asscmblbcd: That hereafter
no forest reservation shall be- crca
ted, nor shall any additions be- mad
10 one heretofore created. With
the limits Of the state Of New Mex
leo, except by act Of congress"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
OFFERS FARMING LANDS
TO GOVERNMENT

Hawkins Brothers, a real estate
firm in ~ paso. through the III
paso Morning Times, have offered
the government free use Of their
iG0-acre tract of land near Column
hus They own the old English
place, which Is located two miles
south Of town and has a 500 gallon
well aud good pumping plant
ready for use
J, A. Moore has also offered the
Pearce place out near the big well
Of l.. NJ stiles. This place has been
cultivated extensively has n good
well and pumpins plant and has
always produced good crops
Until the government can decide
what disposition they VIII make of
The 6oo Cinnamon here, II would hc
a good scheme 10 let them iprm
hcse lands and al least they could
produce sufficient vegetables, ctes
% feed themselves.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
10 INDICTMENT MADE
IN W. II. PARRY CASE

The grand Jury failed to find suf-
lcient evidence 10 believe Il neces-
sary 10 hold w H. Parry and his
son over for trial and no indict-
ncnt was made. II will be remem-
bcred that Parry and his boy were
Jound over In Judge peachs court
m charge Of stealing cattle Their
bonds were fixed at 10000 and
81 10000.
o. T. Eckles was bound over in
Judge Coles court on a charge OF
lischarging firearms In the Village
# Columbus several weeks ago.
The grand Jury did not make am
indictment m this case. He was
examining a rifle which was acci-
IDENTIFY discharged.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
5CST BIZ PATIENT
AWHILE LONGE.

Tho Courier has received man,
inquiries from different parts of M
country w regard To tnc result O
the deep well being drilled ON th
Anderson place southeast Of town
We have been unable 10 print any
thing IN regard 10 u for q long tim,
because the drillcr7 have been rcam
ng out ihe old hole. and are real
no deeper now than lhey were las
December
The well was drilled ten inche.
in diameter down a few hundrc,
feet aud then was reduced 10 clgh
inches The work Of the last few
months has been roaming and any.
one with any experience Knows tina,
his Is a slow job Several little ac
cidenls have happened that haV
temporarily DELAYED the work an,
at the present time everything has
been stopped on account Of exhaust.
iug the supply Of coal
Mr. Kninin knows his job and b.
doing his work well but It takcs
time, patiencc, money and skill T.
drill a deep well, ard II may be sew
cral months yet before the hole IL
down to the depth they expect u
go, whether oil is found or not.
Mr. Kniflln has told the Courier
time and time again that he will
give us the dope just as fast as
there is anything 10 give. lie !,
not a promoter and is not lookiny
for any publicity is real de-
vclopcr aud is making no claims OF
false impressions. but Is simply
using his money 10 back up his
judgement.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
AiAsONs PLAN ORGANIZATION
or LOCAL LODGE

Members Of tho ordor OF MaOoni
are planning 10 organize a lodge at
this place. There is enough Masons
here 10 organize with several 10
spare n all will come In. Quite q
few citizens desire 10 Join The order
providing an organization Is perfect
ed. The following IA a list Of men
who are members and VIC wish all
who are members aud whose names
do not appear would hand us their
names;
Dabnsy. Blair. Dickson. Stiles.
Carl, Parry. Heath. Walker. Peach.
Parrish. Tracy. Burkhead. Moore,
Beck. Jagers. and Or. Marshall.
II Is not expected that all Of the
above named gentlemen would wish
70 transfer their membership to
this place now. but II b thought
that there will be but one or two
at The most.
There Is no doubt bat what m
organization hero would bring 10 a
iot Of new applications for member
ship and that soon Il would become
o prosperous lodge.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
HUTCHINSON. FORMER cOLUM-
Bus POSTMASTER DEAD

News has been received here Of
the death Of Wallace J. Hutchin-
sOn. In Nashville. Tennessee, on the
eighth day Of this month Mr..
Hutchinson was appointed pcsimas-
ter at Columbus In 1918 and served
in that capacity over year when
he resigned 10 take . position In
Chaltanooga. Tennessee, and had
made his homo In that city up until
the time OF hts death. Tho follow
ting clipping was taken from tho
Chattanooga Times:
Wallace J. Hutchinson. hged %. .
travelling salesman for the Louisville
varnish company. died SUDDENLY In
Nashville Saturday morning OF acui,
indigestion. Mr.. Hutchinson had
Just entered the Offices Of
the Edeeneld and Nashville Man
ufacturing company. Il is stated,
whom saired with the attack. The
deoeaeed wBs q member Of q prom
mont family IN Marietta. Ca. and
was the son Of Henry L, Hutchin-
con. Q Georgian who served with
distinction under General Lee. Mr..
Hutchinson had moved 10 North
Chattanooga a little over q year ago
with his wifo and three children.
lie was highly regarded by his Arm
as ono OF their most efficient men.
and was well known and liked a.
mong the Travelling men Of the
southern territory,
lie is survived by his wife and
children. his mother and three sis
ters. Miss Suzanne Hutchinson. Of
Chattanooga; Mrs. Harry Rose. Of
III Paso. and Mrs. Rudolph. Of Mari
eta. Interment was made in the
Forest Hill cemetery.
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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
SCHOOL TRUSTEES FOR
LUNA COUNTY NAAlEi

Judge Raymond n. Ryan announc.
ID Tuesday afternoon the appoint
acnt as members Of the Luna Coun
y board 0f education Captain JOIN
q. Watson Of Dcming. senator J. y
opion Of spalding, Robert ". Year
sin Of Hondale, and s. &. Pierce o
Columbus The appointments NEE
with universal favor and were mad,
after conference with the coun-
~ superintendent Of schools, Mrs
Alice @. Smith.
The Office Of a county board o.
education was created by the las
legislature aud has lust become ef-
loctive.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
isKs CHAMBER or
COMMERCE COOPERATION

The Columbus Chamber Of Com
nerce has been requested 70 assist
lhe local military authorities In
upprcssins and controlling the sale
4 arms and amunillon 70 irrcspon-
ible parties here A telegram from
ioior-Goneral John J. pershing,
commanding the Southern Depart
nent Of the United States Army
itatcs IN part-"You are requested
o assist the federal authorities In
luding uhc military authorities In
ippresing the sale Of arms and
.iuniiions during the present crisis
here Is little doubt that your or
anization can appeal 10 the palro-
ic side Of men engaged In this
raillc and In this way avoid the
langcr Of such munitions FILLING
ITO the hands Of irresponsible par
.cs. Immediate action will serve
D place your ChaGscr Of Com
nerce among the patriotic organi-
aiions Of the country. Your as
'islance will be greatly appreciated
md report Of your action Is re-
mested.'
The Secretary Of the Chamber Of
commerce wired General pershing
- follows: Every local dealer in
rms and munitions pledges 10 use
he utmost discretion In sale Of
anne.
Further investigation however by
he Secretary elected the voluntary
declaration from all the dealers
hat they had ben making Il a busi-
less pOhcy 10 refuse 20 sell any
icxican or anyone whom In their
Judgement was an irresponsible per-
on, 'arms ur ammunition Of any
ind, and they would continue 10
'ursuc this policy even more rigid
y. Maior-General pershing has
cen fully acquainted with these
acts.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
DEMING MAs0Ns LAY coaNER
STONE OF BAPTIST CHURCH

A large number OF the members
OF tho Masonic order Of Dcming
came down Sunday and placed the
corner stone Of The Baptist church
into position with Masonic ccremo-
nice. There was a small attendance
on the part Of the citizens on ac-
count OF the high wind. though Il
was q very interesting service 10
say the least
The gentlemen from Deming ar
rived about eleven thirty, and A.
soon as possible they formed Il
front Of the townslle once an,
marched 70 6he church 10 must,
furnished By the 18th Cavalry band
Tho Columbus members Of the OF.
der Joined with them.
Chaplain Beobc Of the i2th Cav.
airy was also the chaplain Of N
day and delivered The principal ad
dress. Rev. Price concluded th
aGair with a short address. ThOs
who came down IRON Dcming wer
served an excellent lunch by N,
Ladies Auxiliary.
Among those present were Mcssrs
Pollard. Holt. Pennington. Tyler
Hughes. Rogers. Relber. Lonsdol
Snyder. Rohibnson. pontius Watson
Tompke, Delaunsy. Kramer, Saint
Clair. and LeNolr.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
ORDINANCE no 20 HEID IN
CONSTIrUTIONAL nv RYAN

Two clauses Of Village Ordinance
No. 90 was decided 10 be not in ac-
oordanoe with the constitution Of
the Slate Of New Mexico by District
Judge Raymond n Ryan, IN a de-
cision handed down this week In
Dcming. The ordinance has been
lhe object of much criticism ever
since Ne adoption by many Of the
citizens Of Columbus.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
CARTER BUILDING
CEMENT SIDEWALK

n. s. Carter, OF the flrm Of Carter
4 Parrish. Is having a good concrete
sidewalk built In front Of his store
and the Elite building. which is also
owned by the flrm. II IA thought
the other property owners In the
block will loosen up q little and
complete the walk from the crys-
tai Theatre 10 @. Z. Jacks news and
Curlo stand.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20

@. Z. Jack Is receiving telegraph
ic bulletins from time 10 time aud
8 posting them on q board In front
u his news stand. They arc for the
public and he invites all 70 whom
hey may prove Of interest.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20

Having observed that the eyes Of strangers and visitors
10 any locality are first attracted by civic beauy-and
lIng that the first step toward the end in establishing and
maintaining an attractive town Is cleanliness
T. II. pabney, Mayor Of the Village Of Columbus. n
NJ do hereby proclaim and set apart Tuesday May sh 1917
"Cean-UpDay" in Columbus On before this date all
residents Of Columbus should Thoroughly clean up around
their premises and have all trash refuse etc. accumula
ng from such placed IN convenient place that wagons
which will be sent around upon that date haul
Al earnestly requested and urged 10 cooperate
In this movement
r H. DABNEY, Mayor
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
DO NOT DEsECRATE FLAG

= Warning against desecration .
. Of the American ilag by aliens =
. has been issued by the Do =
y partmcnt OF Justice at WASH =
. ingtOn. Tho following notice .
y has been sent 10 federal aitor- .
= neyy and marshals: =
, Amy alien enemy tearing =
= down. mutilating, abusing or :
. decorating the United States =
y Ahe In any way will he regard =
. ed as a danger 30 the public =
= pcace or safety within the =
. meaning Of Regulation ~ Of the 4
. proclamation Of tho president, 4
. issued April 9. 1917. and will be 4
. subject 10 summary arrest and 4
. confinement" 4
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
ROOPs AMPLE To PROTECT
BORDER SAYS GENERAL.

That an Investigation Of sensa-
ional border rumors has proved
hem groundless and that II is be-
lcycd the forces now In New Mexico
re ample under present conditi-
rs" are declarations made by
,eneral John J Porshing, L. s. A.,
. telegram 10 Governor Lindsey
he telegram follows
lop " = Lindsey
Governor Of New Mexico,
santa Fe ~ ".
Reference 10 your telegram
pril i6 commanding officer at Co
INDUS says reports hitherto made
egardlng menace from MeXicans
le 10 cyciiabihly or possibly from
zeal desire for more troops for
usincsS reasons Repeated rumors
ave been received hut Investigation
las 500 far proven them groundlcss.
CONSTANT palrolling and every meas
rgJQr protection continues. Il
believed that necessary precau-
ions are bcine taken and that the
orccs now IN New Mexico are am
lie under present conditions,
signed John J pershing,
Major General, Commanding"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20

J.L. Walker departed on the noon
train "wednesday for III Paso 10 at
tend 10 matters relating 10 his hard
ware business.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20

Ire Hsieht left early FRIDAY for
\ trip 10 II Paso with posssbili-
" Of extending his visit 10 Wichi-
"a, Kansas. lie expects TO be away
for several weeks, His family will
remain here.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20

Edwin r. Amis, Of Ramona, okkla-
homa is here for visit with j. L.
Greenwood. aud is also looking for a
business opening lie arrived last
Wednesday from Ramona, Mr.
Greenwood old home town.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20

A complete reorganization Of the
national guard is now being discuss
ed, made necessary largely by the
strong feeling Of the men against
many Of the onlcers.-Rio Granda.
Republic.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
TO THE FLAG

. o folds Of white and scarlet 4
' o blue field with your silver
: stars May fond eyes welcome
: you, willing fee, follow you, 4
= strong hands defend you. warm
> hearts cherish YOU, and dying
= lips giva YOU their hlessingl
: Ours by inheritance. ours by al I
> legiance, ours by Affection 4
. long may YOU float on the free I
= winds OF heaven, the emblem OF I
. liberty the hope Of tho world :
= Anon
= 4 : a q a - .
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20

Mrs J II. and Miss Treya Blair
are visiting with friends and rela-
tives IN II psso aud Mesilla Park
tins week.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20
6lruut Rnitr CTnlnrH
TO THE CITIZENS OF COLUMBUS

As Nation are Al this time confronted by the most
serious situation since the Civil Our Congress In
extra session, has declared Germany as result Of
oermanys ruthless and unwarranled submarine warfare
which has proven menace not only 10 commercial
welfare but our lfes
II behooves al Al such time 10 show by our every
word and action loyalty 10 the President United
States Is fitting that true American Patriotism be
shown In such 10 warrant the commendaon Of
President and invoke the cooperation OF our entire
citizenship.
THEREFORE,, urnesy urge and request that every
citizen and resident Of Columbus and vicinity display the
American Flag al his place Of business and home. Let
every Of automobiles other vehicles display
Of the American Fag Same, 10 the end that all may
cement the bonds Of true Americanism.
Very respectfully,
T H. DABNEY. Mayor
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-04-20

NN %%%F~%%%~~~E = .
Taiban Valley news., 1917-06-22
FOREIGN

Several Brussels officials sentenced
to prison by Germans. Cause not an
nounced.
Russian cabinet decides to suggest
a conference with the allies to exam
inc various treaties.
Great Britain prohibits importation
of newspapers, magazines, books and
catalogs other than single copies.
The newspapers say that Gen.
SHUTS, the celebrated Boer leader, has
been invited to join the war cabinet
Paraguay and Uruguay formally an
nounced an embargo against exporta-
tion of flour and wheat from their
borders.
prince" Tan, said to be the most
famous actor the Chinese stage has
ever known, died at Peking at the
age of 72.
Major General Pershing was tumult-
uously cheered when he and American
Ambassador Sharp visited the French
chamber of deputies.
The Russian cabinet has decided to
suggest a conference with the allies
to examine the various treaties among
the several allied powers.
French committee on industry and
agriculture will investigate possibili-
ties of new commercial convention
between United States and France.
The death by starvation within
three months of 500 Belgians interned
in Germany is reported in semi-of-
ficial statement given out at Havre.
Horses will be put on oats rations
in Germany, according to an ordin-
ance issued in Berlin, varying from
one and half to three pounds daily.
OF $4,000 students registered dur
ing the last winter in the German uni
versities and technical schools, $4,000
are under arms, according to an esti-
mate by the Berlin Tageblatt.
Foreign Minister Lindman made a
statement to Parliament at Stockholm
in which he declared that the Swedish
government intended to continue to
observe unequivocal loyal neutrality.
According to Vienna dispatch dur
ing discussion of the budget in the
Austrian lower house, Karl Seitz, So
cialist, made strong plea for peace
on the basis of no anneXations or
indemnities.
The sinking of several more Nor
wegian vessels by German submarines
with considerable loss of life is re-
ported by the Norwegian foreign Of
flee as quoted in a Central News dis
patch from Copenhagen.
Maj Gen. John ]. Pershing, com
mander Of the American military
forces in France, spent his third and
last day in Paris before leaving fol
the front in making official calls, pay
ing visit to Marshal Joffre, with
whom he had luncheon, and visiting
the Senate.
Taiban Valley news., 1917-06-22
WAR USES FOR FACTORIES
Manufacturers Surprised to Find What
Can Be Made in Their Plants in
Case of Emergency.

Here is a paragraph, shipped out of
an article by George Creel in Every
body's Magazine. which shows the war
uses to which various peaceful manu-
factories can be subjected:
"a manufacturing jeweler was sur
prised to learn that his plant, with
a few changes, could turn out peri
scopes; sash-chain maker found
that his machines were adapted
to the production of cartridge clips
for rifles and machine guns; phono-
graph concern was discovered to be
well fitted for the manufacture of GER
tain delicate shell parts; makers of
underwear may be relied on for ban
dages: manufacturer of muSic-rolls
for gauges a cream-separator plant for
shell-primerS sewing machine com
pany for gaines; a recording and com
putting machine plant for fuses; an
infants food concern for shell plugs
drug manufacturers and dye works for
high explosives; finished shells may be
expected from candle-makers, flour
millers. tobacco manufacturers, and
siphon-makers: siIversmithS can make
contingencies. bullet jackets, ant
caps: while shrapnel can be made il
gas engine works. car factories, elec
tric elevator works, locomotive works
stove foundries and machine shops"