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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13
TUCUMCARI BOY WRITES IN.
TERESTING LETTER TO FATHER
Norfolk Va yune Q 1919


Dear Home Folks:
This letter finds me in Norfolk, Va,
being transferred to Philadelphia. We
were examined last week and qualified
one crew in our bunch making the
worlds record with three-inch gun.
day and night. The target was 1000
yards away and they hit II in day
four times in four shots, in seven Sec
onds; and at night they hit II four
times in 8 seconds. That is the rec
ord. We hit it once out of four shots
in day time in seconds; and at night
we hit it four times out Of four, and
the commander said that we made such
good records that we would all have
to go across pretty soon.
There are some German submarines
over on this side. Last week when we
were out to sea one of the ships saw
two submarines periscopes and OPEN
ed fire upon them with a seven-inch
gun and the shell glanced on the Wa
ter and hit the Louisiana, an u. 8.
battle-ship and the ball went through
and killed one sick man, and injured
about six more. The subs submerged
and that was the last they saw Of
them. Down in the Gulf Of Mexico
they have seen two more.
Today is sure hot. We left the U.
S. S. Minnesota last night at IL o'clock
and went O nboard the st. Johns which
brought US to Norfolk and here We
had to change to a steamboat and now
we have just gotten through changing
to another transport which takes, us
to Baltimore, where we take the train
for Philadelphia. We are in Norfolk
now, out in town. l am at the Y. n.
c. A. writing this letter. We viii Be
here about three hours.
was on board ship a little over
three months. Well, want to get
out in town, so will close.
Harry II. Shahan.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13
SEC'Y CASE RETURNS
FROM 0. 7. CONvEN.
VENT|0N ..REPORTS

Miami, Okla, was the city selected
by the members Of the Ozark Trails
Association for the 1918 Sixth Annual
Convention. They possibly had pre-
pared for their convention, the 5th,
9th, and 7th, more deliberately and
carefully than any preceding conven-
tion. The Miami Hotel, a new build
ing of eight stories, was used as the
headquarters, and all committees met
in this building. A tent of enormous
size was stretched near the beautiful
Neosho Park which covers consider
able territory on each side Of the river.
The entire convention was harmonious
and instructive. Four -fifths of the
program was given over to patriotism
and it was absolutely proven that road
building was one of the greatest pa
triotic movements that could be made
by community. The first day twen-
ty five hundred delegates were enroll
ed Thousands were kept away be-
cause of the floods in Oklahoma and
Missouri. Some citizens have been
mislead by fictictious article appear
ing in u recent FL Paso Herald stat
ing, directly or indirectly, that the
Ozark Trail had been designated south
to FL Paso, and implying that the
northern, or mainline, through Tu-
cumcari to Las Vegas, had been re-
called. A route was designated from
Chickasha, branching from the main
line to Lawton, Plainview, Roswell and
FL Paso. Some one made "a move that
this be called military highway, and
the convention voted that it be named
such--Miltary Highway. However, it
is no more a military highway than
the main line through Tucumcari.
President Harvey made it plain that
in promoting branch roads he would
not promote any which would compete
with the main line, which runs from
st. Louis to Las Vegas via Oklahoma
City, Amarillo and Tucumcah.
II does one good to travel through
this region between Miami and Tu-
cumcari and feast their eyes on the
bountiful wheat and corn crops. In
short, that will assist greatly in whip
ping the Kaiser. Every city and ham
let along the line showed signs Of pa
triotic demonstrations, and restaurants
and restaurants and hotels had orches-
tras continually playing patriotic mu-
sic. There is no question but what in
tense patriotism is coming West.
also attended the Cowboys Round
up Managers Convention at Kansas
City An account of the proceedings
will be giv\ in the Bill Board next
week.
On my way home from Kansas City
I stopped at Dalhart, Texas, for a pre-
liminary road convention which for
mulated program for the great cele-
bration at Nara Visa July 4th. Hun
dreds are planning to come from Dal-
hart. This will be algreat sector to
the Ozark Trails.
The next o. T. convention will be
held at Roswell. J. w. Corn was re-
elected vice president for New Mexico
ROBT. p. M. CASE,
Sec'y Chamber of Commerce
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RED CROsSIs SHORT ON MA.
TERIA1S FOR WORK ROOMS

A letter to Mrs. A. d. Catterson in
answer to an order for materials will
be Of interest as it comes from head
quarters for this district. II Is in part
as follows:
Referring to your order No. 1s, of
May oath, ordering 10 bed jackets, we
regret to advise that we are not in a
position to fill this order, and are OBJ
liged to back-order same for future
attention.
"This situation arises through mar
ket conditions, with the result that
Washington is unable 10 keep us suf-
ficiently stocked with certain kinds of
raw materials, including gauze, flan-
mel, muslin and material for cut gar
ments. We cannot make any prom
ises as to when we can fill your or
der, but hope to be in position with
in the next few weeks, TO give some
definite information; in the meantime
both Washington and the Division Of
flee fully realize the situation in which
the chapters are placed and do not
hold them responsible. We hope you
will bear with US in this matter and
rest assured that as soon as we can
give you some definite information,
or make shipment of your order, it
will receive our prompt attention.
I'VE earnestly request that no pur-
chasing of these article be done by the
chapters, except through Division
Headquarters, as this will assist us in
getting the materials at lower rate
than would be the case If wholesale
buying were to be done by our chap
ters, and an artificial market created.
F. w. STANDARD, Director Sup.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13
THE METHODIST REVIVAL

The revival meeting at the Center
Street Methodist church continues
with increasing interest. Large at
tendance and at times the people are
turned away for lack of room. The
music is inspiring and worshipful.
"Jerry" is preaching searching gos-
pei and many have already turned un-
to God. Many others are almost per-
suaded. The drawings and paintings
have been features of interest.
Tuesday night was Normal night
and the teachers attended in body.
Thursday night will be railroad night.
The railroad men with their families
will attend and will occupy part of
the church reserved for them.
The Bible readings given from day
to day by Mrs. Jeter at 2 p. m, have
been very helpful. There has been
aroused deeper interst in the study
of "The Book" The teachings of the
Bible have been applied to the lives Of
the people with no uncertai nmeaning
The meeting will continue until Sun
day night. There has been some talk
Of moving the meeting out of doors SO
the crowds could be accommodated and
continuing the meeting as great
Union campaign of all the churches
At present this has not been decided
upon.
The Third Quarterly meeting of the
Center st. Methodist church will be
held Tuesday the 18th Of this month
Presiding Elder J. B. Cochran will be
here to hold II.
Sunday school will meet Sunday al
9:45 a. m. The doors of the church
will be opened at the II o'clock SER
vice and all wishing to unite with the
Methodist church are urged to be pres
ent and come into the church.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13
Goldenbergs page ad. this week is

Goldenbergs page ad. this week Is
chock full of good reading for every
family in Quay county. The prices
made on certain articles will not last
long because the articles will not last
long. In many instances the prices
are lower than the same articles could
be bought for at Wholesale today, but
they have too much goods and want
to turn the goods into cash. Read the
ad. and take advantage Of this extra
ordinary opportunity. E
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13

Bids were opened today for the City
bonds which were voted in April for
the purpose of improving the streets
and city water works. The amount
Of both was $4,000 and the success
full bidder was the John Nuveene Co.,
of Chicago, paying par and premium
Of $536. The representative who was
here says the money will be ready
within = few weeks, so business will
begin to pick up.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13
DEMOCRATIC TICKET

For Representative:
A, s. REAVES
T. |. RUNYAN
For Sheriff:
]. A. STREET
For County Clerk:
T. N. LAWSON
For Treasurer:
JOHN M. EAGER
For Tax Assessor:
b. l.. FRANCIS
For Superintendent Of Schools:
J. A. ATKINS
For Probate Judge:
j. c. WILLIAMS
For County Surveyor:
A. r. MOSES
For Com missioner First District:
w. A. DODSON
For Commissioner Second District: (:
f. w. NATIONS
For Commissioner Third District:
JOHN +. BELL
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13
QUAY COUNTY REGIS.
TRAT|ON SHOWS BUT
So NEW EL|C|bLES

The registration of boys becoming
of age since last June 5th, 1917, was
about as was expected last week be-
cause the young men have been GO
ing from here to join the army in most
every branch, but the Navy has got
a larger per cent of the young men.
Only fifty-five registered in all parts
of the county.
Anderson. Lewis
Allen, Mark Henry
Bennett, Wayne
Burton, Herbert
Bryan, Berl Eber
Bonem, Gilbert
Bonds, Hugh Bernard
Box, James Henry
Bracken, Samuel
Belcher, Thomas Allen
Biasano, Filimeno
Blake, Virgil Franklin
Emberton, William Carroll
Davis, Marcellus NJ.
Ferguson, Irwin De Witt
Forbes, Virdee Wesley
Gates, Robert j.
GimeneZ, Jose
Grady, Aries
Garcia, Salvador
Gholson. w. j. B.
Huff, Gussie j.
Hammond, LenoS j.
Hook, Chester r.
Hyder, Roy Colbert
Hernandez, Canuto
Jurney, Clyde Ivan
Kiaer, Reahurn Cecil
Lucero, Remijio
Love, Guy
Lane. Maytield Craig
Lutz, Henry David
Montoya, Guadalupe
Morrow, Chas. Andrew
Martinez Florencio Sanchez
Parker, Newman X.
Quick, lie Ray
Reed, J. Hurshell
Romero, Enacio
Ramsdale, Bryan William
Rodgers, Annie
Reed, William James
Randall, Thos. Albert
Riggs, Leo Harold
Salas Pablo
Tatum, Clarence +.
Thomas, Hazzie Alexander
Wilson, Harry Hobert
Woodard, Fred
Walker, William
Waltker, James Arnold
Vinyard, Moses C.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13
WEST POINT GRADS
TOLD AMERICA MAY
NOT Be DEFERRED

West Point, N. Y. June 12.--More
than a million American men will be
in France in the near future, declared
Secretary Of War Baker in an address
today to 1877 graduates of the United
States Military Academy.
Suppleme:.ting his recen. announce
ment in Washington that United States
troops exceeding 100000 in number"
have disembarked on French soil, the
secretary told the cadets 1T is not un-
fair to speculate that we will shortly
pass the million mark"
General Peyton c. March, chief Of
staff, who made commencement day
the occasion of his official visit to the
academy, said that neither the menace
of raiding German submarines off the
Atlantic coast, nor the territorial gains
of the enemy on the western front,
will affect Americas policy of send
ing men to France as fast as ships can
carry them.
The war situation on Wednesday is
summarized by the Associated Press
as follows:
The French forces operating on the
east bank of the Disc river south Of
Noyon have evacuated the Carlepont
Wood and the Germans are closely
pressing them southwark, according
to the German official communication
Wednesday. The communication also
asserts that the territory on the op-
posite side of the river, near where the
Matz enters the stream, has been clear.
ed of allied troops.
Nowhere else along the battle front
running from Montdidier to the region
around Noyon is any claim made to
further advances by the Germans. On
the contrary, the latest communication
shows that the enemy everywhere has
been busily engaged in attempts to
hold back the French and other allied
troops, among them some Americans.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13

London, June l2.-Arthnr j. Balfour,
Secretary for Foreign Affairs, declar-
ed in the House of Commons today
thatthere was no truth in the report
that America and the Allies had en-
tered into an agreement not to inter-
vene in Russian affairs.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13

FOR SALE-26 head Of young high
grade Jersey cows. Also entire dairy
equipment. Generous terms to respon-
sible persons.
I'D. LOVE, Endee, N. M.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13

Saturday will be observed as Flag
Day throughout the United States.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13

The new H-H Theatre will open to-
morrow night-Friday.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-13
COMMISSIONERS MEET AS A
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

The county board of commissioners
met Monday, June 3. 1918, in regular
session with Commissioners Dodson
and Bell, Clerk Lawson, and Assessor
Francis.
The Board resolved itself into
Board of Equalization and considered
complaints against valuations on lands
and city property as heretofore fixed
by the Board, and the valuations on
other property as fixed by the County
Assessor, and made a number of re-
ductions, one increase and allowed u
number of others to remain as assess
ed by Mr.. Francis.
The second day was taken up prac-
tically the same as the first and a
number of reductions were allowed.
The members of the Board talked
over various road matters but took no
official action. The bridge on tho Nor
ton road, which has been out of use
for several months, is to be replaced
with cement dip" it is understood
and the work will commence in the
very near future. This will be good
news to the many people who travel
this popular road and especially will
the work be appreciated by the mail
carrier on the Grady route.
Sam Lehrman and wife have re-
turned home from an extended visit
with relatives and friends in New York
and other points in the east. Sam says
the west seems to be asleep as COM
pared with the east. Everybody talks
war and patriotism is strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-29

Only three new cases of influenza
and colds were reported to the local
Board Of Health Monday night. and
the board stated that the epidemic
was surely clearing up, and that as
far as could be learned there were
not many severe cases in the city.
The schools opened Monday morning
at the usual time, and considering all
the sick people in the city, together
with the precaution which is being
taken there was large attendance
at all the schools, especially at the
High school. The schools have all
been sterilized and there is not much
danger of taking the epidemic in the
schools.
Citizens in Wateryille were all in
good spirits Monday afternoon, when
they focked to the picture shows
where they are in the habit of pass
ing their afternoons, and everyone
seemed to be in their glory to learn
that things were again open around
the city. In the afternoon there was
a good attepdance at all the houses.
and the evening crowd was very good.
Every precaution has been taken by
the managers of the theatres, and
they are well ventilated, and have al
so been thoroughly fumigated before
the doors were open. If a crowd has
anything to do with the epidemic,
people in the city did not show their
tear of getting the disease when they
gathered at the picture houses for
their usual Monday nights entertain
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-29
Quarantine Still
At Colby College

The following statement in regard
to the lifting of the quarantine from
Colby college has been made by
Resident Arthur j. Roberts:
1T has been decided to continue
the Colby college quarantine fore a
few days longer. The authorities
greatly regret the disappointment at
further loss of college time that the
decision will cause among local stu
dents in not being permitted to be-
gin their studies. 1t is hoped that
the need of continued precaution will
not be concidered imperative after a
few days more.
Every effort will be made to as
sist students entering late to make
up their work without loss of train
ing or of rank. 1t is with great re-
greet that the college feels obliged TO
ask the further patience of the stu
dents in this locality. who have not
as yet been allowed to begin their
work this fall
The freedom at Colby from the
prevailing epidemic, which has been
SO severe in some other educational
institutions is, it is believed, in no
small measure due to the unusual
care with which the health Of the
students has been safeguarded. The
authorities at the college, both mill
tary and acadmic, feel sure that they
can count on the approval of the COM
munity in the course that has been
followed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-29
CIVILIANS FOR
INFANTRY SCHOOL

Lieut. James S. Armstrong, COM
manding officer of the S. A. T. c. at
Colby college, issues the following
statement concerning civilian candi-
dates for training. with view to ap-
pointment as second lieutenant of in
fantry.
IA telegram from the adjutant
general of the army, dated October
10, 1918, addressed to the commanding
general, Northeastern Department.
states that there Will be established
at Camp Fremont. California, an In
fantry Officers Training School, ca.
pacity 10000 students. for the purpose
Of turning out second lieutenants Of
infantry. The duration Of the course
is to be about two months. The
eligibility rules will be the same as
for Infantry Central Officers Train
ing Schools, with the following ex-
ceptions.
(a) All draft registrants between
the ages of IS and IS are eligible,
excepting registrants in class /
who registered prior to September
Il, 1918 anu TeSlSlfdltS III Ue-
ferred classification on account Of
industry, occupation, or employ
ment, including agriculture.
(b) Physical requirements are those
for general military service.
Especial Regulations No. S.. War
Department, 1879 This modifies
the existing regulations regarding
the Central Officers Training
Schools in the item Of visual
acuity.
1.-THE quota for the State of Maine
is $40, Of which Waterville and the
vicinity is to furnish 20, through the
commanding officer, Students Army
Training Corps, Colby College, Wa
terville, Maine. His Office is in
Chemical hall opposite the Railroad
station.
3-Application blanks may 10 OBJ
tanned from the commanding officer
Colby college.
At is requested that you give
this matter your personal attention,
directing candidates to the proper
headquarters to the end that the
quota may be promptly secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-29
Marsh !. Merrill

Hazel Alberta Merrill, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Merrill OF
School street. and Franklin Albert
Marsh Of Oakland, the so nof F. l.
Marsh. We're united in marriage Mon
day evening at 5 o'clock at the home
Of the brides parents by Rev. z. c.
Whittemore. the double ring service
being used. The bridesmaid was Miss
Elizabeth Minot and the best man
was Albert Mari of Oakland. The
wedding march was played by Drew's
orchestra. The bride was given away
by her father.
The brides dress was georgette
crepe with satin trimmings and she
carried a bouquet of roses. The
bridesmaids dress was bead colored
crepe de chine and she carried pink
roses.
The house was prettily decorated
in autumn leaves and green. The
members of the immediate family
were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh will be at home
at Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-29
GOOD HEALTH DEPENDS IN
: LARGE MEASURE ON
BLOWS CONTINUE
Continued from Pace One)

eral converging movement that Is
going on between Blgium and the re-
gion north of FerdUn
Farther south. from the Disc river 70
the region of Rethel. the French have
gained a signal victory by forcing IT,
treat of :he enemy in the big salient
north of Laon, and are threatening 10
clause the collapse of the entire German
line eastward through a fast turEins
movement. American troops have or4A
thrown into the line near Rethel an,
have advanced nearly mile and ;aket
numerous ~cisoners. The German var
office admits the success OF the thrust
of the French between the Disc aud
Serre rivers, saying that the German
lines were withdrawn Sunday night 20
front west of Guise and east CT
Crecy.
In connection with this general move
ment the Americans northwest of N2i'
dun have begun an operation which pos
sibly may havv important results. FOR
the first time since the Americans ~.
tered the war they have opened Ire
against the back lines of the enemy with
their new long-range guns and are heai'
lily bombarding LonGuyon. some Is mas
distant from the American first line 70
sifion. 1t Is over the territory thr)nga
which he American guns are throwing
their she's that the Germans have ofth
reinforcing their lines eastward, nad
should the blasting process prove eff
tive in b.azing trail along the MeVs'
for quick advance by the Americans
it is not improbable that a German ice
treat from tie region east Of St Que
tin northeastward toward LuXembT'
will be necessitated.
On the northern Italian front hdf
fghting is in progress between 'ne
Brenta and Piave rivers
Along the Piave the allied troops 1ars
been successful in crossing tie river, IL
fiictirg heavy casualties on the enemy
and taking more than 5000 prisoners.
In Albania the Austrians have beeA
driven by the Italians in the region d
A'ession. which lies - miles so"tnel''
Of Scu-ari. jut south OF the Mon'@ne-
gro border. In Serbia the Austrians la"
evacuated Kraguievatz. IS miles sou'n'
east of BELGRADE. and are still in re,ifs''
ment toward the Danube.
The Turks are fast being driven out 81
Mesopotamia. having req ched a pos'''a
more than l55 miles north of Bagd4i'
while In SYRIA Gen. Ailenbys troops nv
EeeOinQ in closa copfa NJ with the orc
man forces no -th of Aleppo