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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-13
To Fairmont.

Many local people are planning to
take advantage of the special street
car service this evening and will at
tend Intolerance" Mt the Grand Thea.
tire. The special car will leave Fair
mont following the show and go as far
as Shinnston.
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MONONGAH
Attended Dinner.

Several members of the local auxil.
larry of Red Cross were in Fairmont
yesterday evening attending the din.
ne rat The Fairmont to arouse enthu.
siasm in the big $4,000 membership
campaign. Those attending were Mr..
and Mrs. Lee N. Satterfield, Mayor T.
G. Price, Mrs. Max Bear, Mrs. G. l..
Freed. Mrs. Howard Fleming, Mrs.
Tony Cirmo, Miss Kathryn Price and
others.
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be enjoyed by the nations of the

be enjoyed by the nations Of the
earth.
THAT We express to the President
of the United States our Christian
sympathy and loyal devotion, and be.
seech our Heavenly Father to sustain
and strengthen him with all needed
grace, and that we most earnestly
pledge to him our support in the ex-
ercise Of his constitutional authority
as the Commander-in-Ch Chief of the
Army and Navy OF the United States,
in his high and earnest purpose to
make the world safe for democracy ~"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-13

Miller Higgins used to be under
an alias in the Interstate league. Hc
probably will want to dig it up again
after managing the Yanks for sea
son of two.
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The first meeting of the local aux
Hilary OF Red Cross in their new work
room in the Consolidation Coal com.
rany building is scheduled for tomor-
row evening.
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Acme In Line.

At the regular meeting of the Acme
SocietJ :tstsrday evening the society
as Il. whole joined the Red Cross. Mem
berstip viii be placed with the local
auxiliary Of Red Cross.
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Recently at a meeting Of the Gen.
eral Council Of the Evangelical Luth
Gran church the following resolutions
were passed, which express their un-
swerving loyalty to government.
Therefore, be It resolved: That we
remember before God and record be.
fore man. our deep gratitude that the
United States has rightly maintained
liberty of conscience, freedom Of wor-
ship and q separation of Church and
State, which are precious heritages of
the Reformation under which our
Church has enjoyed unbroken pros
perity.
"That we pray Almighty God to
grant us. the American people. to.
gether with our Allies, a complete and
decisive victory over our enemies, in
order that our ancient liberties may
be preserved and deepened; and that
Justice, Righteousness and that free
dom which is our sacred heritage may
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AFTER 100 PER CENT
RED CROSS MEMBERS
Lutheran Church Active in
Securing Applications
for the Society.

Living up to the long standing 10y.
atty of the Lutheran church to the
government, which was established
in Colonial times when Rev. John
Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg cast off his
surplice and disclosed underneath it
the uniform of colonel in the Col.
onial army, the Lutheran church the
country over is active. in assisting the
Red Cross society.
At no place where a Lutheran
church is in existence is there any
Stacking" Grace Lutheran congre.
cation, Of Fairmont is just as active
as any congregation to secure one
hundred per cent membership. Some
of the members have already enrolled
their babies as members at the speci-
fed price. The ladies Of the commit
tee at Grace Lutheran church are Mrs.
G. H. Colebank, chairman, w. F.
Shafferman, vice chairman, Mrs. Ray
Harden, Mrs. Fred Leitenberger and
Mrs. c. H. Bloom.
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Arizona sentinel., 1917-05-10
IMPORTANT BILL BEFORE
Continued From Page One)

From One) he has my cordial thanks.
 careful perusa of the measure will show that where people have land than they will cultivate that the will be authorized coniscate these lands and work them under control for the general good ot the country This is of course purely ure and will automatically disappear when the ends as soon as foodstuffs are plentiful
 Here is the bill in full. Read it carefully:
 Bill to stimulate the production of food upon private and public lands within reclamation projects and for other purposes
 Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- lives of the United States of America in Congress bed That to aid the production of food crops with the approval of the secretary of the interior of uncu vated private lands within the reclamation projects their tenants may be furnished with for irrigation pur- poses for period extending beyond December 3 1920 Where such land within project hereafter under public notce the lessee of such private lands shall pay for the water furnished less than the annual ton and maintenance charge fixed by the public notice plus per cent of the construction charge.
 Seec. 2. That uncutvated public lands within pro- ec whether not public notice has been issued may be leased by the secretary of the interior without limitation of acreage and furnished therefor accordance with the provisions of paragraph hereof with appropriate charge for the lease of the land.
 Sec. That where the secretary of the interior finds
 mpracticabe otherwise secure satisfactory guaranty
  Reclamation Service deliver water he authorized arrange for the cultivation of such lands by or with persons under government control or supervision
 Sec That where the secretary of the interior finds mpraccabe to otherwise satisfactory guaranty of the irrigation and cultivation of private lands which the Reclamation Service deliver water he authorized in the public interest measure and after due notice to the owner to undertake by by government forces the cultivation of said lands and make reasonable compensation to the thereof for the use of such lands, taking into full consideration the benefit to such lands Of the improvements necessary bring them into cultivation, such clearing, eveng ditching fencing and any other necessary improvements.
 Sec 5. That right the of water shall in any wise attach any lands by of the furnishing of under this after the termination of any lease or contract made hereunder
 Sec 6. That the of S OOOOOO or so much there of as may be necessary hereby authorized be appro priated out of any money the treasury otherwise ap proprated to carry the provisions of this act said sum to be reimbursed to the general fund of the treasury from the sale o crops produced under the provisions hereof o proceeds of the operations of this act from any other receipts into the reclamation fund.
 That the secretary of the interior is hereby author ized to perform any and all and to make such rules and regulations may be necessary and proper for the purpose Of carrying the provisions of this full force and effect
Arizona sentinel., 1917-05-10
COLORADO RIVER AN INTERESTING
CContinued From Page One)

heard much of the probability of approaching overflow
 due to what regarded unusual of on the upper watershed of the Colorado and tributaries
 Some have gone far say that because of the unusual cold weather all the country that the average
Arizona sentinel., 1917-05-10

of has been flowing down the Colorado and for this less apprehension felt that are destined to have unusual high river month.
 To get the truth of the the records with Project Manager Schlecht and obtained the following authentic figures showing the annual discharge in cubic feet second of the Colorado here Yuma for the given (taken from the first ten days in May):
Arizona sentinel., 1917-05-10

Total for Is years, 56OOOO cubic feet
 Average for Is years 37 900 cubic feet
 It will therefore be that with all cold weather above the average this year. fact Project Man ager Schlech puts it, he old Colorado behaving mighty we'll We will have little fear the river continues with the present run-off
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
IrOn-Claw Serial
This Week

Beginning with this weeks issue Of
the Western Liberal Episode of the
Iron Claw" Pathe serial picture,
which is being shown at the Star
theatre, is published. A synopsis Of
the preceding chapters is given so
that the Liberal readers who have
not seen the first two episodes at the
Star may catch up with the story.
The "Iron Claw" will be published
each week until the picture is COM
oleted at the Star. You may read the
story in the Liberal on Friday and
ae it presented here Tuesday nights.
Those who have seen the first two
episodes declare it to be the most
thrilling and interesting picture ever
PRESENTED in this city. BY reading
The chapter in the Liberal our sub
scribers will find out if the author
as delivered the goods.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING
HELD LAST NIGHT

Last night at the auditorium
of the beautiful new Lordsburg
High School, a house warming"
was given by the Patrons-Teach-
ers Association which was large
ly attended and greatly enjoyed.
Officers for the ensuing year
were elected at the meeting.
Mrs. Wells was chosen president
Mrs. L. R, Jones vice-president,
Mrs. Chas. Fuller, treasurer and
Miss Harvey secretary. A pro-
gram was given consisting of
short addresses by DR.. R. E.
Buvens, R. B. Ownby and Prof
essor Padgett. A duet was rem
dered Mesdames Wells and
Wheeler, a solo by DIR. M. M.
Crocker and a solo by Mrs.
Wheeler. Refreshments were
served in the domestic science
department by Miss Demiwolf
assisted by the refreshment COM
mite.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
Enlarged HOmeSteadS
Are Designated

On January 10th practically
all the lands in Township 22s.,
R. 18 w. and Twp. 23S r. 18W
became subject to entry under
the 320 acre homestead act.
These townships are surrounding
Lordsburg north and south.
The township south of White
Signal also became open to entry
under the 320 acre law on Janu-
ary 10th.
Effective February 10th the
township west of Gold Hill, in
which the Wood canon ranches
are located Twp. 21S. R. 17W.) }
will be embodied under the 320
acre laws. Twps. % and "a S.,
r. II W., in which the Muir,
Lawrence, Aker, Hunter, Hughes,
Martinez and other homesteads
are located will also come under
the enlarged act on this date.
Twp. q S., R. IA W., (near
Hachita) is another township to
come under the law.
Practically all of these lands
were designated from petitions
filed by the local United States
Commissioner.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
POTATO GROWERS GET
TOGETHER IN SAN SIMON

Owing to the success of Mr.
Jenkins in the San Simon valley in
growing potatoes, an association has
been formed by the farmers Of that
community to further the growing Of
spuds, which is deemed to be highly
profitable. At the request of Ingrehm
Sparks, travelling freight and passen-
ger agent Of the Southern Pacific,
ir. W. T. McCsskey, Of the Western
lining and Development Co., oper-
ltors OF the Bonney mine near Lords
,urg, motored over TO look over the
ootato-growing possibilities Of the
San Simon and to attend the meeting
# the spud producers association.
Mr. McCaskey has been highly sue
cssful in potato growing and
inancing in the north and was inn
ressed with the outlook in this sec
on. Faris v. Bush accompanied
Ir. McCaskey on the trip and Ron
Id Egon attended to the plotting.
From the success Of Mr.. jenkins
potato growing the San Simon
ives evidence Of becoming a
Ill grown murphy mining district"
nd other farmers are expressing
ieir willingness of taking a try at
t. Secretary Jake Hill of the asso-
alton is taking very active inter
in the project and is using un-
tinted efforts to keep the movement
live and moving.
At the meeting Of the association
Mr.. McCaskey made a few remarks.
IN the return trip a number Of farms
the artesian belt. we're visited. Mr..
ill accompanied the party as far as
stems, returning tc San Simon that
,vening.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
JOHN T. MUIR PRESIDENT OF
CONSOLIDATED BANKS

Consolidation Of the Security Trust
z Savings Bank with the Commercial
National Bank of El Paso was an
nounced Saturday by John T. Muir of
Lordsburg, who will be president of
he merged institution. The national
bank charter will be dropped by the
consolidated financial institutions and
state charter will be taken out
under the name of the Security Bank
= Trust Company. Under the state
'harter, deposits will be guaranteed
Upon the fulfillment of legal re.
quirements, the capital stock of the
new company will be increased to
100000 and there will be an auxil-
larry company to be known as the Sc
-urity Cattle Loan & Mortgage com
7any, with a capital stock of $780,.
900 A manager for the latter con,
Germ is yet to be selected.
The new bank will continue in bus
mess at the corner of Mills street and
Mesa avenue in the building now oc-
upied by the Commercial Nationa'
bank. The name of this building
henceforth will be known as the Sc
,urity building instead of the Com.
ercial National bank building.
officers of the new bank and cat.
= company are: John T. Muir, pres
ient; C. C. Henderson, vice-presi.
lent and chairman of the board; w. l.
Iaines, vice-president and manager;
}. F. Farrar, vice-president; ]. H
Henderson, cashier.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
p R O G R A M

Mission Study Class at Metho-
dist Church, Friday January 19,
300 p. m. Subject: War and
the Kingdom. Leader: Mrs,
Jerome Fuller.
Song and PRAYER
/. Christ and the Apostles
taught peace. Mrs. Reynolds.
2. Testimony to Peace Princi-
pals of the Early Church. Mrs.
Crocker.
3. Changes in the Church in
the Third Century. Mrs. Chas.
Fuller.
A. The Character and Work of
Constantine. Mrs. Jackson.
5. The Protestant Reforma-
ton failed to dislodge militarism
Mrs Trimble.
6. The Work of Reformation
Unfinished and closing remarks
by the leader.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
CALIFORNIANS MAY LO-
CATE IN ANIMAS VALLEY

A coterie of California men were
in the Animas Valley section the first
Of the week looking over the country
with an intention of making home
itead filings. The men were well inn
pressed with the possibilities of the
land and will likely return and COM
olete the object Of their trip. Mon
day they paid visit to the office OF
the local United States Commissioners
making arrangements for their filingl
and left Monday night for Fresno.
In the party were L. ]. Allen
William C. Guard and D. w. Olufs
Milton McWhorter, the well known
Playas settler, who is a friend of the
Californians, accompanied them OF
he trip to Lordsburg.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
MARSALIS AND
lov ALLEN REELECTED

At the precinct election Monday,
c. w. Marsalis was reelected justice
Of the peace Of precinct 20 and Oscar
Allen constable. The former received
l72 votes and the latter 155. The
other candidates received the follow
ing number of votes; P. ]. Farley
for justice Of The peace, SO; Chas.
Burch for constable, 6s; L. r. Wright
for constable, 8. Two hundred and
thirty-one votes were polled coming
in at a steady flow all day long.
The reelection of Messrs. Marsalis
and Allen is an appreciation by the
voters Of the precinct for their past
efforts in the faithful conducting of
their offices.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
BIG FEATURE SHOW FEB. 1

An announcement of uncom-
mon interest to theatre goers
and book readers alike is that
one of the greatest of the years
output of extraordinary attract
ions involving lavish film pro-
duction, Clune's multiple-reel
pictorial translation of Harold
Bell Wright's famous story of
love and adventure, "The Eyes
of the World, has been booked
for presentation here at the Star
theatre, Sunday February 4th.
The production is described
briefly as a INSTALLATION in photo
drama on a lavish scale-with
which is co-ordinated a musical
score much the same as in opera
of Wright's red blooded and
romantic novel of California
which has enjoyed a sale of more
than 1000, 600 copies.
This Clune production like
Ramona" is said to be a gor-
geous one in every respect. 1t is
fruitage of six months exclusive
and un-remitting work at the big
studious at Los Angeles and on
the actual scenes described in the
book. Those who have seen the
vbile characters of this delight.
full and stirring novel moving
before the eyes as they clash in
the struggle of two opposing
ideals declare that it is the finest
depletion of a current story ever
put upon the screen.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
MUST SPEND $1.25 PER ACRE

MUST SPEND $1.25 PER ACRE
The law provides that instead of
ultivation as required by the home
stead laws, the entryman shall be re-
.uired to make permanent improve
ments upon the land, before final
proof is submitted, tending to in
crease the value Of the same for
stock-raising purposes of the value of
not less than $1,25 per acre, and at
least one-half Of such improvements
shall be placed upon the land within
three years after the date of entry al
owance. Persons making additional
entries of lands adjoining will be re-
quired to make improvements on the
additional to the extent of $125 per
acre, but residence on the original
vill apply in making final proof upon
the additional.
One of the sections of the new
homestead bill provides that where a
person already holding a homestead
ntry is surrounded by other entries
so that he cannot complete the $40
acre filing, he may relinquish the
original tract and file on $40 acres
elsewhere in the same Land District,
~ showing proper compliance with
he homestead laws on the original
tract until his relinquis hment was
filed.
The application Of the commuta-
ion provision of the homes tead laws
IS forbidden under the new act.
A preference right of 80 days is
given a prior entryman to enter lands
contiguous to his original entry with
IN equitable apportionment of contig-
uous lands between two or more prior
prior entrymen, who may each desire
10 enter the same lands.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
GAO Acre Entries
Now Received

Homestead entries under the
GAO acre Ferris stock raising
homestead bill of December 20
will now Sbe accepted by the
United States land Office. This
information was received by the
local United States Commissioner
in a telephone communication
with N. G. Cross at the Las
Cruces land Office.
Petitions for designation must
be filed with applications where
lands are not designated as en-
terable under the act. The fees
to the Government are $3400
for each entry of $40 acres.
The local u. S. Commissioner
is fully prepared to handle en-
tries under the new law and is
armed with all the necessary
blanks and forms. Already ten
entries have been made and a
dozen more will be filed by Sat-
urday.
Information as to the status of
lands and plats are free to the
public at the local office.
The rules and regulations un-
der the new GAO acre homestead
bill are practically the same as
published in the Liberal last
week.
The GAO acre stock-raising bill is
the authority for entering lands
which have been designated by the
ecretary of Interior as grazing ir
haracter. The Secretary is aGihor.
zed to designate such lands, as in his
Judgment are not susceptible of irri-
CATION, do not contain any merchant.
able timber and are valuable for graz.
ing purposes only. Where the Sec.
tary does not designate lands, a peti
tion for designation may be filed ant
the applicant notified as to the allow
ance or rejection of his application
for $40 acres.
Any person who has not heretofor,
made a homestead entry and persons
who have made entries of less thar
$40 acres, providing both the origin
al and additional entries are designat
ed, may file under the new law. Pro
vision is also made for non-contigu
Gus entries where final proof has beel
submitted on the original entry an,
both additional and original entry land
aw. The same qualifications of en-
trymen apply in the GAO acre home
stead law as are held in force for l6
r 800 acre applications.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
SCHULTHEIS AND OFT TAKE
OVER BAKERY BUSINESS

The Lordsburg Bakery has been
taken over by Harry Schultheis and
Karl OFT, who have been the bakers
in the establishment since its open
ing six months ago. Both men are
experienced bakers and are sure to
make a success in their venture.
Their trade was learned in the "old
country" where trades are learned
right,
Mr.. and Mrs. Schneider left Mon
day evening for Chicago, ILL.,, where
they will locate. Messrs. OFT and
Schultheis took over ~the business
Saturday and are giving complete
satisfaction to their large patronage.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
THREE FILE ON LANDS
IN VALLEY VIEW

Charles C. Smith, Elmer Hays and
Eldred P. Smith, all of Clovis, N. NJ,
made homestead filings this week on
lands in the Valley View district and
in the vicinity of Sections 10 and IL,
Township "a s., r. 20 W. The gen
tlemen made the trip from Clovis in
their car and were shown over the
valley by C. G. Hampton. They were
so well impressed with the possibil-
ties of the section for cattle growing
that within "a hours they were fully
decided on casting their homestead
lot here,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
SOCIAL EVENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank R. Coon
entertained a large number of
friends at a dance and card party
at their home east of town Sat
urday night. A most enjoyable
time was had. Tempting re-
freshments were served.
Monday evening a surprise
party was rendered Mrs. Richard
T. Young by a number of her
friends. The function was in
the nature of a house warmingand
came unawares to the unknow-
ing hostess. Refreshments were
served and a very enjoyable
evening spent.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
DUNCAN TO OPEN RESTAURANT

William Duncan has leased the
building formerly occupied by the
Sanitary Bakery adjoining the Pal
ace barber shop, from ]. S. Brown
and in about week will be opened
for business. The place is being re-
modelled and renovated. Mr.. Duncan
was in Ell Paso this week making ar
rangements for a shipment of fine
new fixtures. 1t is promised that the
cuisine will be the best in the south
west
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
WORK rs RESUMED ON
THE DUNDEE MINE

After being idle for several years,
work has been resumed on the Dun
dee mine by the 85-Mining Company,
who have acquired a majority of the
stock of the Orion Mining company
and have taken over the property.
The Dundee is on the main lead in
the Virginia district and with proper
development work will likely turn out
to be a producer.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12

A delightful surprise party was
'iven at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
$. M. Chase Friday evening in honor
of the birthday anniversary of Miss
Ruth Chase. A5oIt twenty of her
friends and school4nates were guests.
Dancing and games were engaged in
nd delicious refreshments served.
Miss Chase received a number of
eautiful presents as tokens of
esteem from a number of her friends.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12
Girls VIII Play Silver City

The Lordsburg public school
Girls Basket Ball Team will play
the Normal and Public School
teams at Silver City Friday eve
ming. A number of local people
will motor over to cheer the
Lordsburg team to victory.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-12

The ladies at the s5 mine enter
rained the men folks with a ds1ce
Monday evening at the IS theatre.