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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18
MONTRAVILLE WOOD DEMON
STRATES HIS INVENTIONS

Montraville NJ. Wood, entertainer
and demonstrators Of modern scientific
discoveries, appeared in the first num-
ber on the Lyceum Lecture Course,
given under the auspices of the High
School. His lecture was worth going
many miles 10 see and his explanation
of the gyroscope was worth the price
of admission. Words cannot explain
this wonderful invention. Another of
his wonderful discoveries is the ultra
violet ray, which stores day ligh. and
will ultimately be used in wall paper
and pictures for the home.
II would take several columns to ex-
plain every good feature of the lec-
ture but it suflices to say that his dem
onstration of the hearing torpedo is
enough to convince the most skeptical
that the kaiser is doomed when these
new inventions are put actively into
service to any great extent.
Prof. Wood has been characterized
as IAN American who put patriotism
above purse" for he stated emphatic
ally that his wonderful torpedo with
ears is available for none but the U
S. government, regardless of tempt
ing foreign offers.
There was not a very large attend.
ance but those who were there were
sorry to see the last demonstration
and il seemed that he had, only beer
on the platform but short time, wher
in reality it had taken him two hours
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18
COURT PASSES SEN.
TENCES ON THOSE
GUILTY OF GRIMES

District court finished its session
Tuesday after a short but lively hand
ling of nearly every case on the dock
ct. Judge Leib kept the wheels going
rapidly and by so doing cut down the
expense of conducting court
In the case Of Nose Arlington, who
was charged with running and conduct
ign a game of chance he had waived
his preliminary and his bond for ap-
pearance but he shipped out and for
feited his bond of 5000.
In the case of State VS.. Ernest Moore
charged with assault with deadly wea-
pom, he was found guilty and sentenced
to | to u years in the state peniten-
tiary, but sentence was suspended dur
ing good behavior.
Chas. Meeks, found guilty of lar
ceny of cattle was found guilty and
sentenced to to 2la years in the pen.
He filed notice of appeal and his bond
was fixed at $4,000, which he made.
Nathan V. Meeks found guilty of as
sault with deadly weapon, was sentenc-
ed to four months in the county Jail.
Thos. A. Goodrich found guilty of
assault with deadly weapon, found
guilty and sentenced to four months
in county Jail. He served notice of ap-
peal and his bond was fixed at $1,000,
which he readily gave.
Manuel Mongares and Rafael Ra-
mundio, found guilty of larceny, SEN
fenced to three months in Jail, the
sentence being suspended during good
behavior.
Chris Jackson and Bert Belmore
found guilty of conducting and oper-
ating a game of chance, sentenced te
three months in the county jail and
fined 500.
Pete Vernon found guilty of larceny
of cattle, was sentenced to term OF
two years in the Reform School al
Springer, on account Of his being un
der the age Of twenty-one.
The judge and practicing attorneys
paid high compliment to the peti
Jury and said it was one Of the yer!
best bunch of fellows that could b'
found anywhere.
The divorce case Monday in which
Mrs. Mobley of House, n. NJ, was su
ing her husband for divorce, was woI
by Mrs. Mobley. The matter of ali
mony was taken under advisement b.
the Judge and his decision has not ye
been announced.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18
RED CROSS MAKES A
SPLENDID SHOWING
BUT NEEDS MONEY

The Red Cross meeting at the High
School auditorium 'ast Friday night
was not largely attended, but the re-
ports read during the evening show
that someone is alive to the needs of
the soldier boys. 1t seems strange to
note the indifference shown by some
people toward this most worthy cause.
All they seem to think about is the
making of the almighty" dollar, still
these same people will not even buy
Liberty Bond. The Red Cross So
ciety of Tucumcari has a number Of
real live wires that are doing their
duty and trying to do the neglected
duty of their self-styled patriotic neigh
bors. The ladies are working hard to
keep Tucumcari on the map as a real
home of patriotism, and while at Gal
| lup last week Mrs. Donohoo was ex-
tended congratulations from one of
the head men for this district for the
credible showing made by the Tucum-
carl chapter.
A. d. Catterson was chairman of the
meeting. Mrs. Yates read an interest
ing financial report and Mrs. W. A
Savage told of the work the society
had done, is doing, and what it in
tends to do, after which Mrs. Dono-
hoo addressed the gathering, telling
of her trip to Gallup and. reviewing
what she heard in regard to the Red
Cross work.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18

"Do you want to send your money east
of the Father of Waters" and enrich
the great financial centers of the East
or would you rather keep your money
at home and encourage people to come
here and locate in "A real live commun-
ity?" He said he liked the West be-
cause of its wonderful sunshine. The
sandstorms are small compared with
some drawbacks in the east. Our cit
izenship generally speaking, is in a
position to accomplish things for them
selves and their country"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN ARMY?
Many preferred branches of the

many preferred DfancneS OF the u .
s. Army are now open for volunteers.
To those men who have not yet been
called by the local exemption boards,
the recruiting officers are now offer
ing wide choice in service f. vol
unteers. The aviation section offers
opportunities to men of practically all
trades and occupations, especially me-
chanics, electricians, gas engine men,
chaufeurs, etc. 1t also offers young
men an opportunity to learn these
trades. In addition the President has
designated certain special and techni-
cal units of our great National Army
that shall be raised by volunteers il
possible. These units include every
kind of skilled labor, and some un.
skilled. The coast artillery is open tc
volunteers, especially those Of mechan
ical ability, who wish to remain on the
American soil.
! am this week visiting Dawson anc
intermediate points but will be in Tu
cumcari next Saturday night, Sunda.
and Monday. Respectfully,
JAMES l.. BRISCOE,
Recruiting service with head
quarters in Tucumcari at Cour
House or inquire of postmaster
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18
RECREATION FUND ASKED
OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

At the suggestion of President Will
son the directors OF the Chamber of
Commerce of Tucumcari, have been
called on to get their organization be-
hind the campaign to raise national
fund for War Camp Community Recre-
alton work. The purpose of this is to
inspire the men, increase the efficiency
and help develop the fighting spirit OF
the American armed forces. Features
of this big work include the providing
of wholesome, healthy environment in
the communities surrounding the nine.
ty or more training camps and posts.
John N. WHY'S of Toledo, automo-
bile and aeroplane manufacturer, ap-
pointed jointly by Secretary of War
Baker and Secretary Of the Navy Dan
iels as chairman of the national COM
mittee on the War Camp Community
Recreation Fund, has written a let
ter to each of the local directors ask
ing their assistance in this vitally i'm
portant war work.
Mr.. WHY'S says: THE spirit of the
New American army is to be made
In the next Few months. Mere num-
bers do not make an army: millions
of soldiers who lack the fighting spirit
can retreat without a struggle. The
American boys must know that the
finest ideals of civilization are in their
hands; that the folks at home are liv-
ing and fighting in their hearts,"
Three dollars for each soldier and
sailor is the amount required to carry
on the work for the next year. This
money will be used in hundred ways
such as building and maintaining clubs
for the men, arranging dramatic, NOV
ing picture, musical and numerous
other forms Of entertainment in audi.
toriums, clubs, schools, churches and
private homes; in short, to see to /,
! that this community around the camp
is as near like home" to the men as
| possible.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18
NO MORE MONEY AVAILABLE

T. A. Muirhead, financial agent for
the State Council of Defense, has just
received word from the State Council
that it will not be possible to furnish
more funds for the purchase of seed
wheat at this time.
This will be disappointment to n
number of farmers, because Mr.. Muir
head had been promised that more
funds would be available and he had
so notified practically every section Of
the plains country.
However, the state has already been
very liberal with Quay county and has
made it possible for a great number
to plant wheat, who, without state aid
would not have been able to put in
a crop.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18
jim DAVIDSON SHOT
BY WILL MILLER, IN
SERIOUS CONDITION

Saturday afternoon about one o'clock
two ranchers, Jim Davidson and Will
Miller, both of the Ogle Flat neigh
borhood, became engaged in scrap
over cattle running on Miller's land
and after short scuffle Miller shot
/ Davidson, from the effects of which
Davidson came near dying and is not
yet out of danger.
Davidson and Miller are neighbors
and for some time have been the best
of friends. Recently Miller bought the
farm of Bob Nolte. Nolte had con-
siderable trouble with Davidson letting
his stock run on his land, so Nolte
decided it would be better to sell his
land and move to more congenial To-
cality.
Mrs. Miller was sitting in an auto
near the sidewalk where the shooting
occurred. She said her husband shot
Davidson because he had asked him
to keep his cattle off his land and
Davidson struck him. Then the fight
ensued. Only few blows were struck
when Miller, much the smaller man,
took few steps backward and drew
his revolver, twenty-five automatic
and fired at Davidson. The ball was
a steel jacket with soft nose and it
struck Davidson from the left side
passing through check book which
was in his shirt pocket. 1t struck a
rib and continued its course until it
penetrated the left lobe of the liver
stopping at the top of the stomach. II
is thought the ball would have gone
through the body had it not come in
contact with the check book.
Davidson did not fall but stood up
nearly erect with his hands on both
hips. He told Miller to shoot him
again, but Miller told him he did no,
want 20 kill him and put his gun in
his right hip pocket. At about tina,
moment Sheriff Street appeared on the
scene and took the gun away from
Miller and put him under arrest. Al
that instant Miller said to Davidson
IL do not want to kill you but this il
the third time and the next time vii
kill YOU"
Mr.. Street asked Davidson if he wa.
shot and then Davidson looked dowr
and saw the blood coming through his
shirt. He then told Street that h,
thought he was shot. The sheriff tolc
him to 90 to the hospital and he tool
Miller to Jail.
Davidson walked across the stree
and climbed into the Lakeland aut,
and was driven to the Physicians Hos
pital. He got out unassisted and wa
nearly up the long stairway before h,
, showed any weakness. A few minute
later he was suffering intensely ant
DR.. Catterson, the surgeon in charge
said that an operation was necessar.
and that quickly, so within few hour
the bullet was removed and the pa
tient was resting comfortably as coul,
be expected.
The bullet being of small calibr
made it much more serious but Nj
Davidson is Il strong physical speci
men and his recovery is thought pos
, ible unless complications set in.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18

Through the recommendation and
solicitation of Messrs. Cook and Davis
who were here in the interest of the
Cannon Ball Motor Co. Mr.. c. A,
Robertson, head Of the Western Tire
Co., of Texico, accompanied by his
wife and Mrs. Arthur Holloway, to-
gether with d. A. Randall and j. c.
Milne of the Cannon Ball officials, w.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18
ROCTH-ROBI\SON

Last Saturday evening Mr.. c. G..
Robinson and Miss Elizabeth Routh,
both of this city, came to the Metho-
dist parsonage with the brother of the
bride and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
w. Routh, and were united in mar
rage by the pastor, Rev. r. +. Ste.
venson. The happy couple will make
their home in Tucumcari for the pres
ent. They have the best wishes of
their many friends.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18
LUNCHEON AT yORENBERG

The Chamber of Commerce gave a
dinner in honor Of Messrs. Charles,
Hobart and Lynch, state and govern
ment road inspectors. Nearly fifty
members were present and enjoyed the
splendid dinner (or luncheon) and 1t
is thought much good was accomplish
ed. Matters of much importance to
Tucumcari were taken up and discuss
ed and it is hoped that more definite
news will be forthcoming in a fen days
when more detailed account OF what
the Chamber of Commerce is doing
will be published in the News.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18
NEW DEMOCRAT AT PUERTO

Born, TO Mr.. and Mrs. V. L. Morford
Oct. s, a seven-poun1 boy. Mr.. Nor
ford is as happy as an old hen with a
bunch of young chickens. Mrs. Nor
ford and son are getting along fine.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18
DIR. SANFORD Is TOO OLD

Fort Bliss, Tex, Oct. 8, 1917
DR.. A. A. Sanford, Cuervo, N. M.
My dear Doctor:
Your tender of services to the United
States has been received. 1t is very
nice Of you to offer your services to
the Government at your age, but the
age limit is 55, so it is not possible for
you to he given an examination at this
time. Perhaps later there will be some
thing for you. Yours very truly,
Fred II. Mills,
Maj. Med. Res. Corps, Adjutant
The above letter was received by
DIR. Sanford of this place who, though
beyond the age limit, is strongly pos
sessed with a patriotic desire to rem
der services to his country, and who
had made his desires known.-Cueryt
Clipper.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18

Buy yourself a Liberty Bond.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-13
GrinnsII and Vicinity.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, JAN 13.--The Mutual Home
Loan and Savings Association which
has attained its legal majority in age,
has made its usual percentage Of gain
in assets the past six months and now
shows up more than half million and
with the demand for loans more fire.
quent and larger than ever before.
This week the directors met and
elected the old officers as follows:
President. Beth jenkins; vice presi-
dent. y. ". Brainard, secretary, Frank
p. Marvin; treasurer, George H. Ham :
lin Il has become necessary for the
association to have an increase of cap
fital and meeting will be held on the
s:isn-;asta:..., s.:ass!s holders, -
authorize such increase. 1t is thought
that, in view Of the constantly enlarg-
Ing sphere Of benefit to the city at
large as well as to the individual bor-
rowers, there will not be dissenting
vote to this proposition.
Hon. and Mrs. Ralph Sherman. OF
Chester, received great surprise re-
Gently when some fifty of their rela-
lives and friends stole in on them and
reminded them In various ways that
the event was their silver wedding
One Of these ways vas in the shape =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-13

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murderer Of his crime committed ITO
release her pure soul from herS body
to prevent its contamination.sr ran the
gamut Of emotions Petit himself
with the air OF a college bred man and
the easy flowing speech Of travelling
salesman plunged from depths OF dark
despair over the loss Of The most
perfect woman" to heights Of sanctity
over ''having of a soul 80 pure that
none exoelled.'
II didn't want to marry her" said
Petit. ut seemed to me that II was
throwing away all my life achieves
ments when we stood before a Justice
Of the peace and became man and wife.
!. 1.-THE most unhappy meal ever ate
was our wedding dinner He also said
she was not OF his religious belief.
A note of tragedy crept into the
case when Judge Barrett swas notified
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-13
Eldora News Items.
% Times Republican.


Eldora, Jan. 1S.-Miss Anna Peisen
left Friday for Chicago on business
mission of few weeks. While absent
she will visit for q short time with her
sister. Mrs. ]. B. Fish, in Milwaukee.
A girl was born Friday evening to
The police OF every large city sought
Harry Thaw indicted in New York on
a charge OF having whipped la-year-
old boy.
In q room high up in the Hotel Nc
Alpin ThaW (shown At No. l in pic
lures, on Christmas eve is alleged to
HAYES dashed Frederick Gump, Jr. tNo.
8 in eut). a Kansas City schoolboy. al
Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Moir. living in west
Eldora
Mrs. L. H. Wright and son Gerald
left Friday for Cedar Rapids. called
there because OF the serious illness OF
Mrs Wright-s father. Enoch Ansell, a
pioneer resident of Eldora and vicin-
:ty, who for several years has been
making his home with daughter in
Cedar Rapids.
Judge E. N. Mccall adjourned dis
trtct court Friday afternoon until
Monday forenoon, when the trial jury
is summoned 10 appear. II Is now
thought that the work for the jury
will last al least week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-13
Most Famous Tower.

The most famous tower since that of
Babel is the EiffeI tower in Paris, a
monument to the engineering genius OF
C;ustave Eiffel. who was born at Dion
eigflty-four years ago. The Tower OF
Babel was reared in the hope that i
might afford a passage to heaven, but
the builders, We are told In Genesis.
were foiled by their language being
confounded.
Gustaye Eiffel had no such ambition
in rearing the highest edifce the world
has ever seen. 1t Is tower dedicated
to science. It's rearing was one Of the
greatest engineering feats OF modern
times, and was q result of experiments
undertaken to prove the greatest limit
to which metallic piers in viaducts
could be safely pushed.
1t is now the worlds most celebrated
wireless telegraph station.
Eiffel tower Is 1000 feet in height
and is constructed of iron lattice work.
1900 tons Of iron being used in its
construction. system OF elevators
carries visitors to the top.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-13

q set of solid silver knives and FORKS
presented by Mrs. John Fisher In Pc
half Of the crowd. Mr.. Sherman hal
been state representative from Powe'
shiek county for two successive terms
The Peoples Light and Fuel Com
pany OF GrinneiL furnishing the gas
that is used largely for cooking, mas
held its annual meeting and reelected
the following list Of Officers: Presi-
dent f. b. Brande; vice president
Mrs. Aua Nalleau Clark; secretary, n
l.. Boyer; general manager, Frank )
Edge; managing directors. Z. d
Brande and H. l.. Boyer; other direc-
tors. Mrs. A. Valleau and Harry w
Davis, Of Wilmington. Del.
New Sharon recently lost two OF IT.
old settlers. John Lewis died after
forty thre years of residence there
Hans c. Ochlert died at the age o,
nearly So years.
The ladies of the Historical and Lit.
erary Club have invited the gentlemen
to meet with them on Monday evening
Of next week at the home OF DR., ant
Mrs. U. NJ. Hibbetts when Prof. c. +
Payne, following the supper will SPEAK
On the topic, Robert +, Lee
The meeting of the Civic League OF
Grinnell on Monday afternoon, at
o'clock, will be enlivened by a talE
on The Woman of Today: Her Work.
by Mrs. McMichael, city mother of Des
Moines. who comes under the auspices
of the Priscilla Club. All interested
are invited,
Present Day Peace Problems is the
topic for discussion, Mrs. l.. d. Hart
son and Mrs. George McMurray taking
the lead, at the meeting on Tuesday
afternoon, at the home of Hon. and
Mrs. H. w. SpaulGing, 1l21 Main
street, the regular meeting of the Grim
nell branch of the Woman's Peace
Party
The showing at the annual meeting
of the Baptist church membership on
Thursday evening is reported as being
very satisfactory. The financial situ-
alton. both as to current expenses and
missionary offerings. is said to be very
creditabIe to the membership. The
annual election of officers and COM
mittees followed the supper and the
reports. About hundred sat at the
supper
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-13
WELCOME FOR ENGINEERS.
Iowa Soldiers and Iowa City Citizens
May Bury Hatchet.

Special to Times-Republlcan.
Iowa City. Jan. l3.--lowa engineers
(who leave Des Moines for their old
home in Iowa city, this afternoon) and
Iowa City civilians may bury the
Ratchet tonight and the bitterness that
was the outcome of the clash over the
relief fund expenditures and refunds
may be diSsipated. The Women's Re-
lief Corps and prominent professional
and business men are discussing a re-
ception this morning and brass band
may be engaged and the people may
march TO the Rock Island station to-
night 10 welcome the Hawkeye war
riors. to shake hands and cry quits"
despite the recent charges and coun-
ter charges OF wrongdoing fled against
the commercial club, the citizens relief
committee and the engineers them
selves