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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20

doing. To substantiate that declara-
tion desire to call attention to let
ter written by me at that time lin
l9i4) to II. l.. Thurman of Montoya,
New Mexico, in which the blame and
responsibility was placed where it
rightly and justly belongs-on myself.
i fully realize that my brother and
] have broken the law, and we have
also done an injustice TO Mr.. Eccles,
but we are glad to state we have taken
nothing we cannot return, and when
we have completed our sentences in
prison and regained our freedom, we
expect to pay Mr.. Eccles for the cat
tie we took from him and right the
wrong we have done in the greatest
measure possible. With that being
done, we can then face the world with
out shame, and meet our friends as
we'll as the new ones we have met here
in Las Vegas, with renewed hop, and
confidence and we hope in the frture
we can live honest and upright lives,
and retain that highest of all gifts to
mankind the respect, honor and con-
fidence of the people who came to our
assistance at time when we had to
have help.
"ln conclusion ask the mercy Of
the court in behalf of myself and my
brother in your consideration of this
case"
Judge Leahy sentenced the defend
ants to be confined in the penitentiary
at Santa Fe for a period of not less
than four years nor more than five,
and that each pay II fine of $500. The
same sentence was imposed in case No.
5337 being the indictment charging
kidnapping, the two sentences to run
concurrently.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20
COMMUNITY CHRIST.
MAS TREE At OPERA
HOUSE MONDAY Path

Tucumcari is to have a community
Christmas Tree next Monday at the
Opera House. A number of the ladies
of this city have been working hard to
prepare suitable program for the oc-
,asion and the follwing will be render
ed in the afternoon at 300 o'clock, and
again the same evening:
Invocaton-Rev. Stevenson.
Carol-"Hark, the Herald Angels
Sng"-Selected Adult Voices.
Christmas March.
"World Babies for Jesus"-Charac-
ter Song.
Salute to the Christian Flag.
Carol-"lt Came Upon Midnight
Clear'-Selected Adult Voices.
Tableaux-Christmas Eve.
Chorus-Santa Claus Song
Children's Voices.
Christmas Jumping Jacks
Boys Drill.
Chorus, Merry, Merry Christmas"
-Chidren's Voices.
Mother Goose Reception and Drill.
Tableaux-T Christmas Story.
Lullabye-Sleep, Baby, Sleep.
-Children's Voices.
Carol-"Come, Thou, Almighty King
Selected Adult Voices.
Benediction-Rev. Reasoner.
Don't miss this splendid program
and Community Christmas. If you
cannot attend in the afternoon, don,
fail tO be there that night.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20
HOLIDAYS WILL EXTEND FROM
DEC. u TO JAN. 2, 1918

The Tucumcari Board of Education
has decided that the holidays in the
public schools shall extend from Fri
day afternoon, Dec, 81, until We'd
nesday morning, Jan. 2, 1918. Parents
are urgently requested to so arrange
their holiday plans that all children OF
school age may he in school for classi-
fication and enrolment on Wednesday
morning, Jan. =.
All children who are six years OF
are or who will have reached their
sixth birthday on or before February
/, 1918, will he admitted to school fol-
lowing the holiday vacation. Parents
desiring to enter such children will
please see that they are enrolled
promptly as no children will be ad-
mitted to the beginners class after
January Is. Parents will call at the
Office of the Superintendent in the High
School building between the hours oil
eight and ten of any school day to as
certain where children in the beginning
class will be assigned. II is essential
that all beginners he brought to the
Superintendent Office for assignment
Children entering the Tucumcarl
schools for the first time will be re-
quired to present a vaccination certifi'
cate before they may he regularly en-
rolled. Parents of children who have
not been vaccinated should see that
the matter is attended to at once.
w. ID. SHADWICK,
Superintendent
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20
HIGH school WILL
GIVE PROCEEDS THE
TO LOCAL RED CROSS

The last game of the season to be
played before the Christmas holidays
will be staged in the High School
gymnasium. Both the boys and the
girls teams from TT Sumner will he
here for big double header, and the
games promise to be hotly contested
from start to finish.
The Ft. Sumner teams have been
getting better every day and are said
to be in the pink of condition as the
result Of having played several of the
strong teams of the Pecos Valley.
Many changes have been made by
Coach jackson since the game with
Santa Rosa, and he feels confident
that his men will show the aggrega-
ton from Ft. Sumner something new
in the way of playing basket ball.
There is no doubt about the girls
being able to hold their own this year
with the best teams of the state as
Coach Wesson has IA large number of
good players to pick from and he
knows u good player when he sees
one. Over-confidence of the girls is
the only obstacle and il is a cinch the
girls from Ft. Sumner will make them
play at top speed.
With the proper support from the
people Of Tucumcari we believe that
this city will have a good chance this
year to turn out winning team, and
make a run for the state championship
as Coaches Jackson and Wesson are
reaping the benefits of two years hard
work with the boys and girls here.
Come out Friday and help US boost
winning team. Don't forget that
this is the last game before the holi-
days.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20
EX-FIRE BOYS ENTERTAIN IN
HONOR OF FRED KREGER

Members of the Ex-Fire Department
had their annual celebration at Bill's
Place Monday night in honor of the
departure of their former chief, Fred
kreger. Oysters and other good eats
were served to eight of the ten mem
bers.
Mr.. Kreger is leaving for Mora to
take up farming on an irrigated farm.
He was perhaps the best fireman this
city ever had as he had had much ex-
perience before coming here. The boys
all followed his instructions and were
well trained for the work they had
to do.
Those present were II. Rusby. Fred
kreger, Jim Lovelady. NJ. +. Parish,
VIM. Shope, Jno Young, Tom Ridley
and Ernest Hall.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20
FIBER FACTORY WILL
SELL STOCK TO BUY
MORE MACHINERY

Charley McCrae and c. T. Haas, re-
turned the first of the week from Kan
sas City and other points where they
went in the interest of the Palmilla
Fiber Co., owners of the beargrass or
fiber factory, lately Incorporated and
already having "a small factory equip
ped with specially made machines to
turn the native bear grass into mer-
chantable fiber.
Messrs. McCrae and Haas witnessed
some of the fiber mixed with sisal fiber
run throug the machines of the Kan
sas City Cordage Co. They were max
ing binder twine and after the twine
was made it was sent to the testing
machine. 1t was pronounced by the
specialists as strong as the all-sisal
product.
This is one of the largest mills in
the United States and uses more than
60 1000 pounds of fiber "A day. They
are anxious to buy all the fiber this
factory can possibly turn out All
kinds of fiber is bringing better prices
than ever before and while the bear
grass fiber will not bring nearly so
much as the sisal on account of it be-
ing much shorter, it will command n
good price and the local promoters ex-
pect to be able to pay the farmers a
good price for the raw material when
the enlarged factory is ready for OPP
GRAFTON.
Stock certificates have been printed
and capital for the enlargement of the
factory will be raised as soon as pos
sible. New machines will be built.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20

Join the Red Cross this week.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20
CUTLlP IMPROVING

Judge J. ID. Cutlip, who for the past
week has been seriously sick with rheu-
matism which threatened to go to his
heart, is reported today to be slowly
improving and hope for his recovery
is again restored. For time his life
was hanging by small thread and
death would not have surprised those
who were keeping watch over him, but
the tide has changed and it is now
thought he will recover.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20
cossAcks UNDER koRNIloFF
AND kAlEplNEs FIGHTING
THE BoLsHEvlki.
LENINE'S RULE T0TTERING
Germans Prepare for Great Offensive
on Western Front-haig RepuIses
Their FIrst Attaeks-italians stlli
Holding Piavs River LIne--our
War Preparation Methods
Are Being Investigated.
BY EDWARD W. PlcKARo.

Specializing on what has happened
In Russia and what is about to happen
has become u favorite occupation OF
the rest OF the world. Dispatches
from Petrograd, where the means OF
communication are controlled by the
bolsheviki. are wholly unreliable. and
news from other sources IL fragmentary
and conflicting. At this writing the
facts appear to be about as follows: In
southern and southeastern Russia the
Cossacks. who stand for law and or
der, are fighting the bolsheviki forces; ;
In Petrograd and Moscow Lenine and
his crowd are maintaining themselves
in power by using the strong hand, ar
resting and numbering their opponents
and bulldozing the constituent assem-
bly,, which began Its sessions; the Rus
sian armies on the east front, follow
ing the arrangement Of an armistice,
ARE rapidly disbanding, and the Rou-
inanians were forced to accept an arm
istice by the action Of their allies; but
the negotiations for peace started by
the bolsheviki have run against j. snag
the Germans many different parts Of
Russia have declared their indepsnd-
ence. and Siberia shows signs Of re-
vertIny to the rule Of the dsposed czsr !;
vladivostok, where are immense guam
titles Of supplies sent by America and
the entente allies, 10 patrolled by Japa-
nese troops. and Hardin 10 being pro-
tected by Chinese soldiers.
II this Is correct statement Of con.
ditions at the closs of the week. It
would bs q bold man who would pre-
dict the immediate future.
Reports Of Battle Contradictory.
According to official bolsheNlki dis.
patches from Pstrograd. the Cossacks
under Korniloff were defeated early In
the week near Blelgorod, but another
account Of the battle said Korniloff
routed his opponents, that many OF
them Joined his forces and that he
surrounded the others and "dealt with
them very drastically." General Kale-
dimes. the Cossack hetman, also IL nc
tive In southern Russia and II Is said
10 he his hope, with the aid OF the al
Uts, bt ledSt 10 smut the StTtnnnh out
OF the food-producing part OF the coun-
try.
Wireless reports from Rostov, which
did not reach the outside world until
Thursday. said Kaledines was besieg.
ing that city and that within Rostov
the Cossacks had been fighting the
bolshsviki and destroyed their head.
quarters. At the same time trans
port manned by bolsheviki was BON.
harding the Ksledines forces.
Bitterly disappointing to the bolshe-
Wiki must be the German demands
made In the peace negotiations, and at
this distance II Is hard to see what
may be the kaiser's purpose In being
10 severe. His commissioners are re-
ported to have insisted that Germany
shall not give up any Russian territory
she now occupies; that Petrograd must
be evacuated until peace IL concluded +;
that the Ukraine shall be ceded to
Austria Hungary; that Germany shall
Continued on last page)
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20

Billy Lowman, who has been resi-
dent of Tucumcari and vicinity for
several years, died Friday and was
buried Saturday afternoon in Sunny
side cemetery.
Mr. Lowman was veteran of the
Spanish American war where he con-
tracted tuberculosis. He came 10 New
Mexico for his health and for "A time
it seemed he would get entirely well
but he would take back-set and then
for several months he would live on
his homestead and practically regain
his health. A few weeks ago he took
sick and together with his former af-
Fiction he was unable TO pull through
and gradually grew worse until Friday
his life passed to the great beyond.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20

Messrs. Wesson and Criley went to
FL Paso last week and volunteered
their services to Uncle Sam. Both
passed credible examinations and had
telegraphed home to that effect, but
Sunday just before the train left for
Tucumcari Mr.. Wesson was notified
that he could not pass as one of his
feet had two "bum" toes. He was much
disappointed after having made up
his mind to join the army and do his
part for democracy. Mr.. Criley will
leave this week and begin training.
lie has many friends who wish him a
safe return if it be found necessary
to take him across the big pond.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20
DIR. CATTERSON APPOINTED
ON ADVISORY BOARD

DR.. A. d. Catterson, of this city,
this week received notice from Gov.
Lindsey that he had been appointed
chairman of the local Medical Advisory
Board who will examine those for
the next draft. DIR. Catterson is an
expert physician and surgeon and Is
a valuable addition to the local board.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-20

The Ozark Trails Garage held it's
grand opening Saturday night and a
large crowd was in attendance. The
fine new garage was handsomely dec
Grated and dancing together with vo-
cal music were enjoyed until late
hour when refreshments were served.
Manager James, together with his as
sistants have been busy all week put
ting the different departments in read
mess for the immense business an
ticipated. This garage will handle
such cars as the Oldsmobile, Oakland,
Buick, Overland and the Republic
truck. Watch their ads for other
special announcements.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17

Bathing hat-half price one week
only.-Red Cross Sundries. I,
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17

The Rathdrum library board
wish to make public expression of
their thanks for a nice donation of
books from Mr.. and Mrs. r. B.
Beseke. Mrs. L. E. Tucker, libra
rian, also stated Tuesday that it
was expected the library would be
moved into its larger quarters this
week or next.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17
The w. r. @. will meet at the hall
Saturday Afternoon, Aug. II. A
good attendance i desired.


II am bothered with liver trouble
about twice year." writes Joe Ding
man, Webster City, Iowa. II have
pains In my side and back and an
awful soreness in my stomach.
heard of Chamberlain's Tablets and
tried them. BY the time | had used
half bottle of them l was feeling
fine and had no signs Of pain" OBJ
tainable everywhere. A adv
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17
The Best Laxative.

To keep the bowels regular the
best laxative is outdoor exercise.
Drink full glass OF water half an
hour before breakfast and eat an
abundance Of fruit and vegetables,
also establish regular habit and he
sure that your bowels move once each
day, When medicine Is needed take.
Chamherlain's Tablets They are
pleasant to take aud mild and gentle
10 effect Obtainable everywhere.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17

family. He returned to his head
quarters Thursday, and leaves soon
with his command for Palo Alto,
Cal for seas 10 of extensive train
ing. The colonel stated that his
regiment needed 70 more men and
urged young men OF military age to
enlist before they are drafted.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17
FOR SALE

A widow wants To sell hote,. 80
foot front on Main street and 100 feet
deep. Concrete sidewalk. Furniture
and all equipment for hotel use, Good
run of trade. All for $500. Inquire
of Hotel Wlshard, Rathdrum, Idaho
A17tf adv
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17

We expect a car OF End cutting al
falfa hay IN day or two. Buy it
direct from the car If you are inter
ested is saving money.
II RathdIum Grain s. Sup Co
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17

Mrs. G., l. Sage urgently requests
that all patriotic Red Cross ladies OF
Rathdrum be present on regular sew
ing day, Aug. 81 to ''do their Bit"
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17
Personal Mention.

MISS Barbara OFT or RftZville Wn.,
Is a guest uf Miss Jennie Culp.
A. A. Berges made business trip
IT, Newport Tuesday.
II. r. Saunders Is hauling and
loading ties az llauser Junction.
John Papendick Is home from his
vacation Trip.
Miss Marjorie McDutiie of Spokane
is visiting friends ia Ra,hdiua.
Mrs j. w. Post spent several days
last week at Standpoint as the guest
OF Mrs. J. NJ. Vanderpool.
House for Rent. See NJ. b. Layton.
. 4tl2-l5 Rathdrum, Ida.
MIR. and Mrs 9. V. Nettesheim OF
Athol were business visitors 10 Rath
drum Wednesday.
Marshal VIM. S. Gill has been
serving as night Waterman since the
middle Of last week.
j. III. Zornes is delivering l6-inch
wood in town from his place FIVE
miles east.
Mrs. j. L. Manwarlng and Mrs.
George Woolery and daughter, Lucille,
were visitors in Spokane last week.
Mrs. W. A. Cochran and daughter.
Miss Lena Cochran, were IN Spokane
yesterday.
Frank Barnett has returned from
Two weeks absence while looking
after property interests at Moscow.
A. T. CASTOR has been succeeded
by r.. G. Hite as deliveryman for
Evans Supply company.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Slough re-
turned to Springston Tuesday after
short visit with Mr.. and Mrs. E. r.
Pilkenton.
Mr.. and Mrs j. L. Kennedy drove
up from Spokane 10 their car last
Sunday and spent the day with w.
o. Baker and family.
Mrs. Libbie Taylor was a guest of
her daughter, Mrs. f. A. DIN, at
Blanchard last week. She returned
home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Hite came In
from Edgemere last Friday for few
days visit with relatives here and al
East Greepacres.
Rev. Dr.. q. E. Koontz, district
superintendent, was here last Friday
from Spokane to attend the quarterly
conference of the Methodist church.
Henry Relniger was 10 town Tues
day from his farm at Harlem and
made trip to Spokane. Mr. Reini.
ger seems to enjoy the change from
the hardware business to farming.
He reports fair hay crop in his
section.
Miss Dorothy Taylor, teacher OF
domestic science in the Rathdrum
schools last year, visited with Mrs.
brennan this week while on her way
from Kansas City, Mo-, To Payette
Idaho.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. NJ Strathern
motored over from Post Falls on a
business trip last Saturday and went
out TO see N. Nelson's young stock.
Mr.. Strathern said the labor difficult
les had not affected his sawmill
business yet.
j. G. Natvig, merchant OF Granite,
accompanied by Mrs Natvig and
their daughter, and John Mcclellan
and aunt, Miss Mcclellan of Eight
mile prairie, were In town Sunday by
auto, and went to upper Twin lake to
spend part OF the day with S. E
Fleming.
Edward Deacon, who has beer
visiting In Lincoln, Neb, spent the
week end at the Frank Morris home
He left Monday for Bremerton, W.,
where be and his family will reside
about September lst. Mrs. Deacon
and daughter, Marlls, are spending
the summer here.
lit
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17

A farewell supper was served
at the Methodist parsonage last
Friday in honor of DR.. koontz,
district superintendent, the occas-
ion being his last visit here in that
capacity. A very pleasant time
was reported.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17

For Sale.-Six year old mare, sound,
gentle. Drive single, double, or work;
single harness and buggy; $50 com
plete. Inquire James Owen, Rath-
drum, Idaho. 1918
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17

Lost.-Black heifer, coming two
years old, round hole in left ear.
Strayed away from ranch two months
ago. Any information leading to
whereabouts Will be rewarded John
Fleming, Athol, Idaho. l0.-12p.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17

For Rent-5-room house 10 first
class condition, water and lights in
house, located opposite Milwaukee
depot. Inquire OF L. S. or b e Kyle.
Cheap rent. adv June29tf
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-08-17
BUSINESS BRIEFS.

Good mich cows for sale. Inquire
Of L L. Coppock, Athol, Idaho. 1l-l2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
CHINA

SOUTH-Mrs. Addie GoodsDead r..
turned home Sunday after passing 4
week at Lake George Lihert, ue.n.
the guest OF Mrs. Martin TRASH
Mrs. Alvah Mosher visited Mrs 81.
lie Strong in Richmond last week
Mrs. Charles Cary and two chill.
dren returned n their home m Bow.
doinham SATURDAY after vsl'.~r hs.
parents, Mr. and Mrs. w, O Tarr.ns.
ton. for few days.
Frank G. Harrington and son ,-,-
Augusta were sunday guests AZ w
FarrinEton's.
W. j. Thompson lof' Non1av 'cr
New York. where he will speak "a
Wednesday. being called there bv ~
master Of tho New York Granee
An auto PARTY from Gardner. whts
has been visiting AZ II l. Fullers ~
the past two weeks. returned home
last week Abe Colhurn and ,aml,
visited his mother, Mrs Tohn5, No-.
ton. Mr.. Colhurn being the driver n,
the party
Little Estelle Jones from Augura
is visiting her grandmother. Ml
Charles jackson for a while
Mr.. and Mrs. Lord are tho guest,
Of Mrs. Abbie Mosher for a fc-. da,f
Miss Elizabeth Craig ~ August. IL
visiting her old home
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Chadwick Prom
Maiden are the guests NJ Mrs pu-ilI
chadwick for a few DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
OXFORD co. FAIR
OPENS, NORWAY

Norway Me. Sept i2-0xford count
iair opened its gates Tuesday NORMAN
IN fine trim for the 18th exhibition IL.
STOCK and hall exhibits have been arr,y
ing IN numbers since early Mond,y NOR
ing and before midday Tuesday me BIZ
snow was in fun swing, with hundred
OF choice cattle CHARTERED on the rr4.a.f
large displays OF the field g5rer- ar4
nome in the hail. the poultr, depl-,~s-.
well filed and a faklr village - anlss
ments
me 1917 officials President. william :
wheeler South Paris. vice pres is7,
Leslie +. Mclntire. East Waterford ss.,
rotary and treasurer. W n Fr5.hius
nam South Paris; trustees. e. " P7r.
ker' south Paris, Y. W renie, weF
faris. j. ". Cartel. Bethel N a Kr
gore North Waterford. r Rlcharssor
->or"aN' division superintendent
grounds, W. J. Wheeler. stock z "
ieHiey' l.. r. McIn,ire. J. n Garter
horses. W. II. Kilgore. r p RcAari.
son; nan. e. W. Bowker
The various departments IN the .thls
uon hall are filed all the ,vallshs
space being taken. The Portland Even
ing Express occupies a prominent, plsr,
at the entrance Of the hall where \ IS
rest room and advertises IT'S paper
The baby show az , O'Clock drew,
large number of contestants and 'hs''
expectant mothers. and taking All things
combined the Judges had no erviie''
TASK IN making the awards
me Lewiston Brigade Band furrsAs
nand concerts for three DAYS Y
Monahan. extension instructor IN Tog''
Try from the University ~ Name ~
demonstrate each dav. forenoon al
AFTERNOON. the killing and picking
fowl also in csponizinE