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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-10-01
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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-10-01
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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-10-01
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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-10-01
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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-10-01

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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05
BLACKSMITH SHOT BY SHER.
IFF MOVE AT CLOVIS

Clovis. n. NJ, July Jake High. n
local blacksmith, is in an extremely
critical condition with bullet wound
IN the region of the heart, ranging di .
rectly through the body.
Chief of Police Sadler is in a critical
condition, due to concussion from a
wound in the head. A ban ber named
Harvey Boothe, who was injured also.
is in custody. Sheriff Moye is injured
in the arm and chest, all as the result
of an alteration this morning.
Boothe, it is said, came up to Officer
Sadler on Main street this morning.
and struck him with a loaded whip.
The officer was said to have no gun,
hut overcame his assailant and knock
ed him down in the ensuing struggle.
According to reports the trouble was
started when Sadler put Boothe off
the street Sunday, when the latter
was alleged to have been drinking.
1t is said that criticism directed at
Sheriff Moye over the Sadler- Boothe
trouble led to a controversy in which
High is said to have struck the sher-
if with heavy wagon spoke, hurt
ing his arm. 1t is alleged that High
followed up the attack. The sheriff
shot him.
The entire city is aroused over the
affair.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05
WASSON FARM HOME STRUCK
BY LIGHTNING AND BURNED

Monday evening during the storm
the house Of j. r. Wasson, about ~
miles northeast of town, was struck
by lightning and together with the
entire contents was burned to the
ground.
Mr.. Powers and family were tenn
porarily living in the Wasson house
during the absence of Mr.. Wassons, :
who are in Indiana where they took
their eldest son for burial
Mr.. Powers said the bolt struck the
house and large ball of fire rolled
through the house. Mrs. Powers was
slightly dazed, but all escaped. They
tried to eXtinguish the blaze and did
not save any of the contents. Sisney
q Dykes held a policy on the contents
for $500 but it is said the loss would
far exceed $500 No insurance was
carried on the dwelling.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05
MELROSE MAN CUT UP. AT
McALISTER JULY FOIJRTH

A number from this city attended
the Fourth of July celebration at Nc
Alister Wednesday, July 4. They re-
port u large attendance and a genera!
good time.
During the morning ball game when
Melrose defeated Kirk by one score, a
rooter for Kirk, John Brewer of Jor-
dan, and one of the rooters from Mel
rose, young man by the name Of
Phillips, became entangled in a heated
argument. They proceeded to fight
it out. Brewer drew a knife and be-
gan to whittle Phillips down to his
size. Members Of the teams and 9TH
er friends Of the participants, parted
the fighters, but not until Brewer was
bruised up and Phillips was badly cut
in the face and on the back.
1t is said Phillips wounds are quite
serious but he will soon recover with
perhaps a few scars left to keep in
memory of the occasion.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05
DRAFT WILL BE-
GIN NEXT WEEK, 1T is SAID

Preparations for the mobilization of
the first contingent, 625,00 troops, of
the new national army, advanced an
other step Monday, when President
Wilson promulgated the regulations to
govern exemptions from military SER
vice.
Local and appeal exemption boards
already have been appointed and the
issuance of the regulations will per-
init them to organize Immediately and
prepare for the concluding phases Of
the task of getting the men under spe-
cial training for duty in service.
The local officers have been instruct
ed to have all reports into the Adju-
tant Generals office not later than
Saturday night of this week. II is
thought conscription will begin some
time next week.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05
JOP MODE SERIOUSLY IN.
JURED-wAS STRUCK ON HEAD

While playing Keno" in one of the
local pool halls about week ago, Jop
Mode was struck on the head with a
cue, in the hands of boomer" who
claimed to be champion player.
The boomer was playing and win
ming, 1t is reported, from other play
ers, when they pitted Mode against
him. Mode was winning and the man
got peeved. He told Mode if he made
certain ball he would break that cue
over his head. Mode made the ball
and received the blow with enough
force to fell him to the table. Wit
nesses attended Mode and let the man
get away.
1t was thought at first Mode was
not badly injured, but two days later
he was put to bed and found to be
suffering from "A slight concussion of
the brain. 1t was thought for day
or two that he could not recover, but
today it is said he is slightly improved
and will get well.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05
FIBRE CO.
WILL SOON Be OPEN
FOR BUSINESS HERE
Chas. T. Haas, Local Manager, Went
to Kansas City to Oversee Making
of Special Machines

Chas. T. Haas, manager of the new
fiber company opening in Tucumcari
spent several days in Kansas City last
week in the interest of the company.
His business was to visit foundries and
cordage companies securing prices for
the construction of machines needed
IN the manufacture of the fiber from
bear grass, and getting prices on the
finished product, he carrying samples
made on his small model machinery.
He was surprised both in the cost of
machines which was much cheaper
than he had anticipated. The prices
offered for the fiber was much better
than he had expected. In fact Mr.
Haas said things were 100 per cent
better than he thought they would be-
He said, 81 found two machinery
manufacturer ready to work. One of
them guaranteed to furnish the de-
sired machines within thirty days af-
ter receiving the order. called on
"a large cordage and twine manufac-
turer and this establishment was very
enthusiastic over the proposition. En-
celent prices were quoted, much bet
ter than anything heretofore given us.
They wanted samples as soon as pos
sible, at which time they would give
Us the best possible price. The cor
dage people urged us to hurry as this
is most opportune time to work this
kind Of product"
On return to Tucumcari meeting
of the directors was called and after
Mr. Haas presented facts and figures
as found in Kansas City, it was de-
cided to have Mr.. Haas return to X.
c., have the machinery made and ship
ped to Tucumcari, so he left Tuesday
night with orders to proceed at once.
This means that within thirty days
the machinery will be on its way to
Tucumcari, the factory built ready to
receive same and those who have had
faith in the bear grass or fiber indus
try in this country will begin to real
ize their hopes were well-founded.
One company said, I'VE cannot only |
use the fiber, but we are anxious to |
get it, the only thing we fear is that |
there is not enough of that weed in !
New Mexico to supply our needs"
Mr.. Haas explained the fact that |
New Mexico is a large state and that !
millions of acres were covered with |
this "weed" and the supply was in
,xhaustible by using the process of
Mr.. Haas, which uses the grass in its
green state and does not kill the root
so every two years new crop can be
from the same fields.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05
TWO Contingents OF Pershinq's
Army Are Landed Safely
on French Soil.
UNDER COMMAND Of SIBER1
Developments In Plans to Control
Foodstufs and coal-Good Work
OF Root and kerensky ~ Rus
sia-eritish Troops Clos
ing in on Lens.
BY EDWARD w. PjckARp.

Two contingents Of Major General
f"rshihgs expeditiouury force of
American regulars were safely landed
In frnnce last week, the lrs, on Tues
DAY aud the second on Wednesday,
Inc nrlnhda that carried them across
the Ailnntic aud that conveyed them
LOOK also great quantities OF supplies
Tor their maintenance. The troops
now on French soil are under the i'm
mediate command of Brig. zen. w. l..
tSibert.
This safe and speedy arrival of sea.
soned hghting men Ia France is II tri-
umph of American skill and efficiency.
without any publicity, the troops were
assembled, embarked on many vessels
and taken through the German submu.
rfne zone without an accident to mar
tine success OF the great operation.
mat these troops and the thousands
that are to follow them carry all their
iown supplies makes them net gain
Tor the allies. The United Suites
feeds. clothes. arms and equlps them
without making u single demand on
the French or the British.
General Pershlng has prepared ey.
'erything for the participation of his
army In the actual warfare. and "A sec.
tion OF the line near st. Quentin is to be
turned over TO the Americans.
1t developed on Thursday that
george Creel. civilian head OF the com.
mistee on public Information, author.
lied the publication of the news of
the arrival OF the troops contrary to
the wishes OF the war department.
whereupon Secretary Baker withdrew
the dissemination Of war department
news from the Jurisdiction OF Creel's
organization and appointed General
Mcintyre sole censor and dlsseminutor
Of war department news.
Coal and Wheat Embargo.
President Wilson appointed board
or export control, composed OF the
secretaries of commerce, state and In .
Dor and the food administrators, and
the board at once began gathering
Data on which 1t recommended that .
the president place at least partial EN-.
bargoes on wheat and bunker coal,
ana possibly on other commodities.
The shutting-off Of shipments OF food
stuffs to certain neutral countries, It
Is believed. will nearly put an end to
their sending of food to the central
powers. An embargo on bunker coal
not only will help In controlling neu-
tral and other shipping but also will
give to the shipping board weapon
to force down present exorbitant ocean
freight rates.
Speaking Of coal. the coal commit.
tee OF the council Of national defense
scored big victory Tuesday when II
persuaded" 400 coal barons to agree
10 sell their product at u reasonable
price to be fixed with the approval Of
the committee. The operators, who
represented both the bitumInous and
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05
LET ALL WHO WANT
THE BEST FOR TIL.
CUMCAR|, NOT|CE!!!

Dean Kessler of Balor University,
at Waco, Texas, will be here tomorrow
night (Friday, July 6) to speak on
"Education," at the First Baptist
church at 8 p. m.
Mr.. Kessler is one of the commits
sioners on Mountain schools, under the
Southern Baptist Convention and he
comes to visit several places in New
Mexico to found and locate Baptist
School in our state. His word will be
law and gospel on this matter.
Would you like to have one of these
schools in your town? If so, come and
PUSH. A. l.. Maddox,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05
RED CROSS WAR FUND NOW
AMOUNTS TO Sl2O7.35 HERE

Most of the citizens of Tucumcari
and few from the county, gave liber-
ally of their means to the Red Cross
fund. DR.. Catterson, head of the local
organization, reports the receipt of
$633.s5 in cash, and $573.50 subscribed
which will be paid soon, amounting in
all to Sl207.35.
The local organization will begin
work on bandages and other necessary
equipment for the Red Cross field and
hospital workers.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05

Go to Baptist church Friday night.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05

Continued on Page Four)
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05
WEAVER-SMART

Mr.. Clyde Weaver and Miss Edith
Smart of Anal, near Charlotte, N. NJ,
were here Monday and secured mar
riage license. They proceeded to the
Probate Judges Office, where Judge
Williams tied the knot in his usual
pleasing manner.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-07-05
BUICK HAS NEW SHOW ROOM

The Southwest Buick Agency has
rented the Wasson building on Second
street and will use same as show room
and Office for the local agents.
Mr.. Wesson reports the sale of sew
eral cars during the past few weeks.
Within the last week he has sold and
delivered one Model Dds to Miss Mar
garet Armstrong at San Jon, and one
of the same model to Mr.. Glohern of
Cameron.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-31
T. J. CALDWELL WILL SUCCEED
HOBBY As BANK SECRETARY

Houston. Aug. at. j. Caldwell,
Austin attorney and member Of the
Board OF Directors OF the Federal
Land Bank at Houston will be named
temporary Secretary Of the bank to
succeed Governor W p Hobby, at
a meeting Of tho Directors here on
wednesday and he doubtless will be
recommended to the federal farm
loan board at Washington for APP
polntment tolhe place permanently
The appointment Of secretary
must under the law be made from
among the directors
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-31
OPENING BRANCH STORE
At RoCKwALL, TEXAS

A. d. Dodson Is opening a branch
dry goods and clothing store at Rock
wall. Texas with a view to getting es-
tabllshed for the fall trade Mr.. and
Mrs Orvllle Dodson and Mrs. chas
II. Cooper will have charge Of the
new venture. The Snyder store Will
be under the direct supervision OF
Mr.. A. D. Dodson, assisted by his
son, Ivan.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-31

Mr. and Ww w IT, Mitchell and
1fr and Mrs Wn Richards wore
here This wook from Seminole Wis
itlnr friends and looking after bust
ness matters.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-31

NJ. j. r Barger who has oeen
visiting his daughter Mrs T d
Montgomery left Wednesday for
Hlllaboro.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1917-04-05
PHILADELPHIA MISS, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1917

next year will also be taught.
Examinations for state license
viii be held at the end of the
six weeks for the benefit of those
who want to stand them, an d
special training and preparation
will be given students for these
examinations. Teachers who
attend six weeks can have their
license renewed without exam
nations. This will be quite an
inducement for many TO attend.
Several counties have. united to
make this a great normal and
the state superintendent will
give it his endorsement and
state aid.
Meridian aud Lauderdale coun-
ty will extend a hearty welcome
to "Greater East Mississippi
Normal" and will all pull to
gether to make ita great success
The Neshoba Democrat., 1917-04-05
CHARLES A. LEWIS

The subject of this sketch was
born Aug. 13, 1874 and died Jan.
~, 1917.
We cannot refrain from a feel
ing of deep sorrow at the pass
ing away of such man as Bro.
Lewis.
He was veteran Of the civil
war having served through the
four years with credit to himself
in the cavalry of Gen. Forest.
The writer has listened to many
incidents of this war with int er-
est as related by him.
He is survived by his children,
six boys and four girls, besides
host of relatives and friends.
His wife Mrs. Sallie Lewis pre-
ceded him to the grave two
years ago.
While not a member Of the
,ctufcil Mr.. Lewis was q christian
gentleman of the old school.
He could always be found on
the right side of any question,
faithful to his friends and gener-
Gus to the faults of others.
In his death the family loses a
devoted father, his associates a
faithful friend and the country
a loyal citizen.
A friend.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1917-04-05
THE WAR CLOUDS ROLL,
ING NEARER, PRAY FOR
THE PRESIDENT.

The Presbytery of New York,
March II, unanimously adopted
the following letter and ordered
signed by the Moderator and
stated clerk and transmitted at
once to she President of the
United States;
His Excellency, Woodrow
Wilson, President of the United
States, Washington, d. c.
Honored and dear Sir:
The Presbytery of New York,
in this dark hour, desires you to
know that its members and those
who represent are not only think
ing of you but earnestly praying
in our hcmes and churches that
you may have divine guidance
and support in the performance
OF your ardu us duties, as Presl /.
dent OF this Republic.
The condition OF Europe alarms
us and fills us with horror We
hear the sighs of little Children
the cries of hungry millions and
the suffering and dying, We
see titanic forces in deadly con-
test, great States and Empires in
life aud death struggle, con
tinent aflame with war. Desc
lation and death are everywhere.
At home the secret plots Of the
enemies of the Republic multi
ply and the black clouds Of war
seem rolling nearer. We real
ize that only God knows what
the future holds for us and our
nation.
The condition of affairs at
The Neshoba Democrat., 1917-04-05

home and abroad present the
grave st problems: that must
press heavily on your heart and
mind, giving you anxious days
and sleepless nights. With yon,
Mr.. President, and the people Of
this land, we are for peace, il
peace be possible. War with it's
fearful cost and desolating effec-
is we deplore; but with you and
the nation at large we take our
firm stand for the freedom Of the
seas against ruthless barbarism,
the security and protection Of
onr citizens, aud for national
honor.
Devoutly and earnestly do we
pray that we may be kept from
war and permitted 30 walk in
the paths Of peace; but if war
should come we, as American
citizens, and as christians, pledge
to you our prayers, our cooper
alton, and our answering loyal
ty.
"Long may our land be bright
With Freedoms holy light:
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God our King"