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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
COLUMBUS MOURNs THE
LOSS or JACK LONDON

When the news spread over our
little town that Jack London had
passed away, no one seemed t0 think
II possible, for only two or three
days before he had been among US.
apparently well aud happy. The
news came as a shock 10 everyone,
and the fact that Jack was M more
caused grief In every home In our
Town. There WA not a person who
did not know his smiling face. and
who did not love him. No man in
town would be missed as is Jack.
he was a member Of the Village
Board Of Trustees and has been act
ing as health officer for several
months. He had been spending M
small amout Of his time In caring for
aud providing for those who were
sick and in need during the M cpl
domic, aud there are numbers NJ
people that you know nothing about
that he has provided with the nee
n%ssities Of life at his own expense.
He was never 50 busy with his own
affairs that he would not drop ey-
erything aud give assistance 10 those
in need.
There is no one that can I'M the
place In our lives that his death has
left vacant Jack was a part Of Coz
lumbus, and often you hear the re-
mark; Columbus does not seem like
the same place without Jack.
The funeral services were held
at the home Monday afternoon and
the body was laid 10 rest In the
cemetery west Of town. The funeral
was largely attended. and in respect
To his memory all business houses
in town closed for am hour.
Mrs. London and her small child
will shortly go TO Oklahoma City Ia
reside. She has the heartfelt SYM
patty Of the entire community in
her bereavement.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
Miss Blair Entertained Club

Conforming with quarantine reg
ulations. the informal party at the
home Of Miss Treva Blair. on Thurs
day evening was a small but most
delightful affair. The hostesses
were Miss Bringle and Miss Blair
and the guests were the members
of the club recently formed here by
Columbus girls, each Of whom in
vitcd a young man for the occasion.
Besides the hostesses, the club mem-
hers present were the Misses MCGEE,
Dula, Dabney and Walsh, and the
guests were Lieutenant and Mrs. X.
h. Elliott, Lieutenant and Mrs. Sum
ner Warner, and Licutenants CARRIER
Sleeper, Reeves, Campbell, Hudson
and Van Cleve. Dancing and cards
were the entertainments for the ev-
ening. and during the intermission
a delightful salad course was served.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

or course you've heard about the
hnrdworked guy whose Job was 10
pick the blossoms on the family zen.
tury plant; the bloke who sticks tho
spots ON double-blnnk domlnoes aud
Tie oulprlt whose life work IL making
bird seed for cuckoo clocks, but tho
champeen. double-bowknotted. hoatln'
nxled and vulcnnIzed war loafer Is the
cuss who said ne wns doing war work
BY picking up the stitches his wife
dropped when she Observation-Disclosures
liz Star.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

The temples OF Abu slmbel are q
noup of rock-cut shrlnes In the banks
y the Nile. The four giant coloss
riHnding the entrance 10 the main tenn
pc gaze TRANQUILITY over the river from
iaeir rocky perch. For ages these
huge figures have kept their vigil by
the waters, weary yet faithful senti.
ncls of the Nile. They are supposed to
represent Rameses the Second. aud
smaller figures Of the great kings
queens and children keep watch with
heir husband and father.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
Varieties Of Golden Rod.

II r. said by many persons that the
handsomcst Of the rods Is that which
Ii called Canada golden Ioi The
flower cluster Is very large and plume
like. Next TO Il Is that plant which
Is called the snowy golden rod. II IL
brighter yellow than many OF the spe-
cies and the flower cluster Is plume
like. The lace-lcaved golden rod
II 80 different from many other
common species that a person can
hardly fail TO notice IT, The flowers
are crowded together. are small and
duh yellow.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
HERMAN GINsBURG BRINGS
HOME A BRIDE

Herman Ginsburg. Of the Column
bus Furniture Company, and Miss
Rose Bohn. Of ~ paso were married
last sunday afternoon at $50. at the
home Of the brides parents Rabbit
Martin Zielonka officiating.
The bride was very attractive IN
her going away frock Of silver toned
cloth with hat Of white satin match
ing the flowers she carried. which
were lilies NJ the valley. Following
the ceremony. the couple left for
this place. where they will reside in
the future.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
PEOPLE VOTE DOWN BOND
ISSUE ron NEW CAPITOL.

The bond issue for the capitol ad-
diiion was lost in New Mexico at the
recent election by over 6lOO0 votes.
The total vote cast in twenly-seven
counties Lincoln has not yet report
ed) was:
For Jesse
Against i9.i07.
After receiving the official returns
from Lincoln county the secretary
Of state has been enabled 10 compile
the total vote received by each can-
ddate. j. n. Wagner, republican
candidate for state superintendent Of
schools, received the highest vote on
the republican ticket. 2tyG6g. but I'D
Sargent, republican candidate for
state auditor, received the highest
plurality, for he has 3,0ii over his
democratic opponent, or 5 votes
more than Mr.. wagner's plurality.
senator pankcy and Mr.. Field are
also high men on the ticket, both In
regard TO vote cast and pluralities.
Governor elect Larrazola has n
plurality over Felix Garcia Of 1919.
The vote Is as follows:
For senator: Fall 2iSee; Walton
22,i70; Metcalf 53i.
For congress: Hernandez 23.S62.
Richardson 22.627; Dillon 56i.
For governor: Larralola 23.752,
Garcia %, i33; Moulton 81.
For Lieutenant governor: pankcy
2iG5l; Veeder 2i.saO: Lucero $50.
For secretary n state: MARITIME,
23Sii; Duran 22.523; Parks 40.
For state auditor: Sargent 2i.G6i.
DE Paca 2i.653: Daniels G5J.
State treasurer: strong 1901.
Medley 22,3l9: Cook i95.
For attorney general: Askren "a
100; Mahry 22.275; Frost iSs.
Superintendent Of public instruc-
ton: Wagner 2i,G69; Long 2l.123.
Mrs. O'Ncil Gus.
Land commissioner: Field 2i.627
Davisson 2i,Sis; Medina 5s7.
Justice supreme court: Raynold,
2a717: Hanna 22.7i5; Mcdonald 55i
Corporation commissioner: Lun,
e35ol; Finncgan 22.6s6; Eguum i2i.
In each instance above the rcpub-
leans name appears first the dem.
%ocrat's name second and the social.
lists third.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

The earliest shoes known we're san
dnls Of hide, leather or wood. when
n encounters the word "shoe" In the
Bible he may be sure that II Is the
sandnl that Is commonly meant. In
Egypt the sandal was woven OF palm
leaves and papyrus. As n symbol OF
the subsection OF their enemies the
Egyptians often painted the figures Of
thar opponents on the lining OF thelH
sandals.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
RED CROSS TO M \
WELCOMING BODY

II har been previously announced
that the American Red Cross has
been designated by the War Depart
mcnl A. the official welcoming body
for the soldiers now being dcmobil-
ICED at the rate uf approximately
five hundred a day from each camp
and canlonmcnt IN the country The
means that nearly fry thousand
men will be- released from the camps
each day aud will be travelling 10
their homes.
Arrangements r being perfected
10y the organizations of the American
HE'D Cross all over the country Ia
care for the wants of those men on
route, and to welcome them when
they arrived at their destination. The
War Department has made III. sug-
gcslion. which Will be- acted upon,
that the Red Gross. through
H. various Chapters aud branches,
should expires, the appreciation
Iof the American
people In the discharged soldiers a.
they journey homcward. These men
temporarily gave mp home, friends.
positions aud everything la under
take the rigurs aud hardships of
truimng preparatory Ia duty Yer
'cas IN the |hatllcnclds and II II the
intention ur the Red Cross. through
II, local organizations everywhere.
to appoint Welcome Home com
milircs. tn meet trains carrying
these men to their homes and give
Them such a reception a. Will make
them feel that the american people
appreciate their sacrifice.
Local Chapters of Commerce aud
| other civic organizations are invited
10 cooperate 10 the utmost with the
Red Cross committees, Ia make the
reception accorded the boys a rcal
demonstration Of the appreciation
felt by the American people.
The Cantcen workers Of the Red
| Cross all over the country m To he
prepared To distribute refreshments
tn the soldiers and To see that they
are provided with every comfort.
Cards will be- furnished for the
registration Of these returning sold
ers 10 be- fitted out with the mans
full name. date Of discharge, diyi-
sion. regiment, company rank,
branch uf service aud home address,
II is The intention whenever suf-
fcienl notice is given la arrange a
reception that will gladden. the
hearts of these returned soldiers
and make them feel to the utmost
the interest Of the nation in their
welfare.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
vIsl,or rskss chsno, o, Welcome.

Moroccan fishermen are extremely
superstltlous, and the appearance Of a
strange change In weather or tide or
the coming Of n visitor makes them
angry II at the same time the nsh
cease to bite. n he arrives az the
time Of q run he Ia eagerly welcomed,
and sometimes Is At a loss 20 return In
the proper way the gratitude OF the
fishermen, who fancy his coming
brought the run OF hsh.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
u. G. Bush MARREs
ALBUQUERQUE GIRL

News was received here last week
Of the marriage Of Capt. ". g. Bush
and Mrs. Vera Barnett OF Albu-
querque, the ceremony taking place
on November Goth at suffolk, Va
where Cap,. Bush is attached 10 the
: office Of the constructing quarter
master.
Captain Bush has been one Of the
outstanding figures Of Luna county
for the past several years. He was
recently appointed TO the rank Of
,aptain IN the army and was assign
I'd to the department Of construction
aud sent TO Suffolk, Va, where his
experience In this line Of work has
'uablcd him 10 prove his worth To
hc government.
Since the signing Of the armisticc
.aptmn Bush has been notified that
he will be retained In the service for
construction work abroad, and II
: probable that he and Mrs. Bush
viii sail for France shortly.
Headlight
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

]. r. Blair. who was attending
United states court at Albuquerque
returned home Saturday. Upon re-
ccipt of the sad news announcing
the death Of Jack London. he man
aged 10 get excused and returned
Immediately. he has been confined
to the house for the past three days
with a severe cold. but Is thought
TO be In no danger.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
LW PIERCE PLANS TO
MOVE 10 IDAHO

|. ". Pierce returned Sunday
from a visit IN the state of Idaho,
WHORE he shipped two ear loads Of
his .iork and he expects Ia move
the rest Of his stock about the first
of February. Mr.. aud Mrs. Pierce
have lean residents Of Columbus for
the past several years and their
mruy friends regret very much that
they have decided to leave us. Let
MS hope they may yet decide to re-
mair here.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
rentlensss

Gsntleness rs a good word 70 pui
under the shelter Of courage, aud n
good thing 10 put among the prep
.uratlons for the unknown year. II
is no uncommon dung. In preparing
for a journey. 20 include articles
which. In fact. are never needed. They
are brought home again unused. and
sometimes spoiled. Now an absO-
lutte assurance may be given 10 any
one who requires II. that II this moral
preparation aud prerequisite for the
Journey OF the year be taken. Il win
he needed. and Il will be used. not
alone on mre occasions. but more or
less daily all the tiine.-A. Raleigh.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

Iru l,lruhil has a bad casc of M.
Sim. Ir epidemic hit Columbus lac
has ,frut his entire time nursing ia
patients. an act that has been appre-
ciatrd Hy many far more than words
can ten. He Is In no danger and will
possibly be- out again In a very few
days.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
Mo ons "a copv.

Charley had twin cousins OF his owl
age. The twins looked much alike and
were neat and Glenn. Charley's mother
said TO him, "why, Charley, look how
nice your cousins look and how dirty
you arei" Whereupon he answered (:
swell, mother. they Just need 20 look
az each other 10 see how they look
and ! have no one 10 loob At to see II
l look right"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

\. IrDdcrickson. owner Of the Co
lumlrs Light aud Power Company
alsn co., Columbus lee and Cold Stor-
axe mpany who has been con-
nucd rur the past several days with
llu. J.. pnvalcscent tie is now able
10 be- vp though be- has not yet left
the house.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
No FURTHER REPORTS RE-
OuiRED FROM EAT" HOUSES

An public eating places have been
notified by the food administration
that they will not have to send re-
ports NJ any kind after this date.
The New Mexico eating places as a
whole have supported the food con-
serNution program 20 win the war
patriotically as shown by the re-
cords Of the federal food admins
tration for New Mexico.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

Miss sally McCaulcy arrived here
Suulry evening and will remain
with h'r sister, Mrs. Jack London
urli shr arranges her affairs 50 she
RON leave. Miss McCaulry visited
here f'r more than o year and has
a host NJ friends In Columbus.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

Edwin o. Dean is being kept In
this week on account NJ what Is sup
posed 10 be- a slight attack Of the
TIA. he is not very IN and II is
hoped that he will be able TO be
out again in a very few days.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
Job for aelanilnin.

The scientists have demonstrated
that 1t Is really possible to eliminate
the bray from the mule, and, though
II would distress the little boy next
door, how we wish they would now
turn their attention 10 a rattleless
express .alt.-Grand Rapids Press.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

A. a place Of worship In Bedford
shire. England, a member Of the cor
gregntlun wen 10 sleep during the
sermon and slipped on the seat Just
A. the hymn. "C Christians. seek not yet
repose." was announced.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

" :. London, Of Oklahoma City,
brother uf Jack London. deceased.
arrived here sunday evening and re-
manned until after the burial.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
prld, Alwa,, stumbnno eIoek.

Pride brings many Into error, and
makes them sometimes Fall into blind
ness almost incurnhle Let the fall
Of the proud, thus foollshly preslm-
Ing on themselves serve thee for a
warming, and keep thee ever humble
Thomas a Kempis.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
Valuable Tanning Material.

United States governments experts
have listed ~ woods, 102 banks, nine
leaves, three roots and II fruits and
seeds that grow In Latin America as
yielding tanning materials OF Indus
trial value.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
Now Mot!on.PIs,ur. cnmsrn.

A motion-picture cnmcrn hsA been
invented for taking Rortrnlts wbXh
are separated and mounted I'm ND
form, the appearance OF motion 80
lnpnrted MS the pages Of the book
are turned rapidly.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

Mrs r. b. Elliott left Friday for
her home in Missouri. Mrs. Elliott
will ip greatly MISSED here In army
circles.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

Mr.. W. +. King. who has been
visiting friends In n Paso for the
past several days. returned home
Wednesday evening.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

A man who has lived and has not
grown tolerant toward others does
not deserve 20 meet with tolerance
hlmself.-Turgeniev.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

a Fronchmnn complained that he
had difficulty In learning English. He
said that after he had learned TO pro-
nounce "typhold fever . doctor pro-
ncunced ~ saul
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
Optimistic Ihounh,.

Terse sentences, briefly expressed,
have great weight In leading to a
happy life.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
Daily Thouaht.

That act OF contemplation creates
the thing contemplated.-Disraeli
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

rendered Dec. I, making n total OF l3@
which have been taken over by the al
lies.
General Plumsr's advanced troops
crossed the German frontier between
Beho and Euper and advanced toward
the Rhine.
Casualties In the royal air forces
from April. when thu air forces were
amalgamated. TO Nov. n. were Killed.
a,sso. wounded. missing and prisoners,
4.sOs.
Dec. 10 has been set as'the date on
which the preliminary conferences VIII
begin between President Wilson, and
Premiers Lloyd George, Gemenceau
and Orlando.
II IL announced that approximately
200 German submarines were de-
stroyed dr ing tho war. The total
number Of all types built by the Ger
mans IL estimated TO have been 400.
sir Frederick r. smith. tho attorney
general. interviewed In Liverpool by
the Echo. said that the British war
cabinet. including the colonial repre-
sentatives. has unanimously decided TO
press Holland TO extradite the former
German emperor
Three million German troops. a mil.
lion horses and great quantities Of
baggage. Withdrawing toward the riv.
er Rhine from Belgium and northern
France. are conducting the movement
In an orderly manner. according TO n
telegram from Dusseldorf. Rhenish
Prussia.
King Albert and thu Belgian royal
family made their official entry into
Liege Nov. 30 at thu head OF the troops
who conducted the .hcroic defense Of
that town In 1914. says a Belgian off
cial statement. Almoa at the same
time. the statement adds. a Belgian
cavalry brigade entered Aix.lA.Cha.
pelle. Germany. al the request Of Ger.
man authorities.
King Nicholas OF Montenegro has
been deposed by the s~mpshtina. the
Montenegro national assembly. nc.
cording to a message received from
Prague. The dispatch WIS tent from
Prague by the CzecholSlovak press
bureau by way OF Copenhagen. II says
that the skupshtina voted The deposit.
ton and declared for a union Of Mon.
teneero with serbia under King pe,or
western
Inc hlght rev james Bower runs
Ten. ilrSt Protestan Episcopal gisfop OF
Idaho died suddenly at his home In
polse'
me 100000 membership campaign
OF the Red Cross VIII open Dec. 49,
ana VIII continue a week or A1ngor &C
cording tn plans now being perfected
:, neu NIoSs oIsah'A't'oh WIN
a"0' vi 'ne STATE Nouhci OF
Judge William W horrnw Of San
frnnolsoo sustained the demuiver and
quashed 'he indictments In the Bisbee,
AriL' deportation cases In a d soision
filed In the United States District
an... .,.t,. 49,
n,. puu''. o.,lc's's ana e'uteh
>" W h''''eu'
Washington
Appointment Of a commission tn in
vestlgate industrial conditions In .Por.
to Rico has been approved BY PI esi,
dent Wilson.
Bernard NJ. Baruch. chairman OF aHe
War Industries Board. has forwarde d
his resignation to President Wilson. a.
take effect ON Jan. /.
Representative Mann q, Int,o,s "a.
sumed active floor leader-hon M tho
Republican, In the House. aI,sr =, an.
sence of several months an .-cconnt-o,
Illness.
In An Addrsss N con1r,. .n,
session todsv pro.,don, ~ '
NA"N hANHAANAA hAANUn I0IH
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13

Optimistic Thought.
There can be no lasting concord be-
tween liberty and tyranny.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-13
LATEST NEWS
EPITOMIzED
rGLEoRAPHlo REPoRTs
THAT COVER THE wEEK's
GvGNTe.
OF MOST INTEREST
kEEPiNo THE READER POSTED
ON MOST IMPORTANT
CURRENT ToPIca
About the War

y..l.rn N.w.rsp.f unlon -, s,IyIc..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-04
WIFE is GIVEN HOME
Harry French May Take Daughter
10 Out One Night Week.

Preliminary steps in divorce case
which attorneys promised Judge
George H. Whitcomb today would be
pitter, were taken this morning when
Harry French, we'll known harness
Healer, was given permission to take
|hisplsix-year-old daughter out one
hight and one afternoon a week. Stella
French, his wife, filed a suit for a
{ivorce from him two weeks ago.
Since that time, testimony before
fheEcourt today, revealed that French
-nas called to take his daughter out
FOR at evening at the picture show and
met with opposition. A motion was
FILED asking that French have certain
pays. and hours during which the lit
1 lie girl should be in in his care. Judge
Whitcomb ruled that French should
pc given custody of the child from
P:45 to $3.50 o'clock Wednesday even
ngs, and from o'clock in the after
boon until o'clock in the evening on
Sundays.
French, also, was ordered to pay his
wife $50 month temporary alimony
|and turn the use of the French home
pit HOS Harrison street over to her.
pending the result of the suit. 1t was
announced in court that a 17-year-old
BON had chosen to live with his father
.And the court announced he would not
interfere with the boys desires.
This case promises to be holly con-
Fested." said w. Z. Atchison, attorney
For Mrs. French. AS yet, Otis Hun.
Gate attorney for French, has NOT
+iled a cross petition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-04
OAKLAND is LOYAL
Schools and Red Cross Have Done
Their Part in Patriotic Work.

The city of Oakland resents the
statements being circulated in various
parts of Shawnee county that the Oak
land schools are disloyal Oakland
people have every right to be proud
of the patriotism shown by the work
in the schools.
Every grade has done considera Bile
Red Cross work, the work beginning
shortly after Christmas and consisting
of making garments. gun wipers and
other articles. The domestic science
class of the school completes the gar
:nents, working after school i-ours and
on Saturdays.
The following are a few of the facts
about the Red Cross activities: There
are 800 paid memberships in the
Junior Red Cross, 14O school pupils
have purchased thrift stamps, 42O
signed the food conservation cards.
two delivery wagon loads of food and
garments were collected for the recent
auction held on the state house
grounds. $50 volumes have been
turned in for the soldiers library and
the boy scouts have had great success
in selling bonds.
The Oakland Red Cross auxiliary or
their organization several months a go.
turned in also thirty-seven knitted
articles. in addition to much work
done in Topeka at the Red Cross
rooms. Many Oakland people have
subscribed to the third liberty loan.
and more than 500 of them working in
Topeka have been counted in the To-
peka subscriptions.