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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
WHEN GEN MILES VISITED Ell PASO e YEARS AGO; :
Ell PASO SPREAD ITSELF" AND HAD 4 BIG DANCER
IN THE COURTHOUSE CHAMPAGNE ~ EVERYTHING

HEE NELSON A NILES IN town.
" Wen. vel. how 7 should ike 70
see hin zsaini Yes. he was here IS
years ago and ] danced with hint
vas 8 waltz long 10 be remembered.
ana 20 braE about Ny. what a hand
some nan Re wasl Over six feet tail
and weight IN Droportloni The army
dressed IN blue IN those days OF
course. he had on his fuI dress blue
Uniform. all covered with gold braid,
ard FINER looking nan never Eraced
a bail room floor than he, and 7 was
the pruudest somebody m all FL Paso
when Re led me out on the floor for
that dance The lace on my dress got
caught Or some o. that gold braid
and how embarrassed was. until he
1ut ne a. my ease by asking a funny
remark After that we had the iol-
Lest time ever
Ihis was uron the occasion OF
The visit o. neulzmln HarrlE, then
president Of the United States,
and party who were making
four o. the United States. in $500
II Easo wasn't a very big town in
-rrse days. but we felt mighty big
and fun o. responsibility when we
we're called upon 10 entertain the
president o. the United States. the
head o. the Uuitee States army and
ne postmaster general. who was John /
lfalzmaker az that time. Wen, well. I
such q hurryinE and scurryinE and
running 10 ard fro YOU never saw. for /
We didn't have much 70 90 with, in I
those days. nor much time 10 do IL
"a, AZ We had but short notice OF /
their coming.
Wei. we decided that We would en-
tertzin them with an International 4
BAN. 60 We sent out Invitations TO al 4
the diE1itzries OF Mexico and a great /
many czmn from all over the repub- /
nc. AID it was grand sight, can 4
tell ycu. FOR the wealthy Eexicans got /
-heir gowns In Farss in those days. ]
ard such an array o. silk velrets,
s--ins. puint lace and diamonds It IS !
seldom ones privileges 70 see.
We az wore trains 70 our gowns.
and The Mexican women danced with
,heir trains EEeepiug the floor; you
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

can imagine the awful time the mer
had 10 keep from stepping upon them
remember one sonora about five
feet tan. who wore magnificeni
black silk velvet gown with train
fully as long as she was tall; the
diamonds she wore were worth for
tune Among them was a diam ond
crown worthy 20 grace any queen
head Another wonderful dress was
Of pink peach blow brOcaded satin.
that would have stood alone Of itself.
This was trimmed with loads and
ioads OF rose point lace, that would
have made any connoisseur's mouth
water
We wore basqucs IN those days,
buftoncd up the hack and this
magnificent gown was pinned mp
the back with safety pins, just rs
close together rs they could be
put
We all carried large fans, the larger
the more stylish, and held up our long
trains. so you can imagine the time
the men had dancing with Us. We
were like 4 lot Of peacocls.
The ball was held at the old court
house, where all Of our good times
took place in those days. The sup
per tables were placed in the halls,
which ran through the building north,
SOUTH east and west We wanted 10
put our best foot forward and Guido
ourselves on this supper, so we hired
our great Mine Host of the South
west" sam Ecker, to superintend il
for US. but, as I said before, we didn't
have much TO do with, so we racked
our brains to devise new ways and
new things to eat Now Mine Host"
told US that we must have oysters on
the half shell, but there were none
to be had and no time TO send away
for them, and. besides, we didn't have
the refrigerator cars that we have
now. so we got q lot of oyster shells
from somewhere and put canned oys-I
ters in them. and I want TO tell you
that they were good.
We had no dainty bouillon cups,
but We got some thick small cups
from the old Grand Central hotel.
without handles and had them filled
with bouillon and served as the first
course prominent business man
of today, who takes a prominent part
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
Christmas Celebration of 5th Cavalry
Will Be Long Remembered At the Fort

Clear" was sung By Miss Bean. ac-
companied by the orchestra. after
which the two closing hymns we're
sung.
The Christian Endeavor society OF
the First Presbyterian church gave
the following program Christmas eve
for the men OF the motor transport
corps at Camp Pershing 7. NJ c. a:
Vocal selections. Walter Davis.
Reading, Miss Pauline Latta.
Vocal solo, Miss Barbara Worcester.
"A Soldiers Revery," by eight girls
Popular song. Miss Lilybel Cox
Christmas carols.
Accomplishments were played By
Mis1 Nay Duggan.
On New Years eve there will be a
dance and 2 entertainment at the
Knights OF Columbus hut at Fort
Bliss, given by the Catholic women Of
FL Paso. The girls going viii meet
at Hotel Sheldon lobby at 1880 p. m,
where cars will be waiting to take
them TO the fort The program VIII
last until past midnight
The regular weekend dance will be
given at the Khaki club this evening.
Only those girls presenting admission
cards viii be admitted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
NEW CERTIFICATE ISSUE;
DISTRICT SHORT IN LAST

Dallas. Texas, Dec 28.-Ihe treas
ury department has announced the
third offering OF the present series OF
treasury certificates amounting to
$3.50. 000. 900. The second offering
closed on December %. with a total
amount subscribed in this district OF
s7,s63. 600. only PSI banks subscribed
out of 1901 in the district. their sub
scriDtions amounting TO S6,so4.000,
while 81 individuals and corporations
took s45e, 600. The district fell short
OF its allotment s4.s27, 900.
The new issue OF certificates VIII
be dated January ? 1913. Will mature
June 3, 1913. and bear interest at II
percent per annum- The allotment for
the 18th district IS $4,000. 900. Sub
scriptions win close at o'clock ,. m,
January z, 1919.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

in all OF the affairs OF the present
day and who has made 4 fortune right
here in FL Paso. and was one Of the
young bloods' OF the day, sat oppo-
site me at the table, with one OF our
prettiest young girls. who is now very
prominent socially. If he remembers
this he win blush to think that this
faux pas" should rise up and smite
him after many years.
Wei. when the bOulllon was
placed before him, he suEared and
creamed IT. took n loud sup and
turning 10 the young woman.
saids "Gosh, it's sOup.s
Yes. there were some dress suits
and stove-pipe hats in town at that
tme-you would be surprised to know
how many; there were a few men
there who had their cowboy outfits
on. but not many. However. il was
a novelty to the president. Mrs. Har-
rison ana daughter. and the Wanna
makers, but Il didn't feaze Gen. Miles
at all he being the good old scout
that he was and is.
We had. in command at Fort Bliss.
a major who was an awful old
crouch, who didn't believe in doing
anything for anybody anyway. a
committee was appointed. OF promi-
nent citizens, to wait upon him and
request that he send in the military
band to meet the distinguished visit
ors at the train. which request he re-
fused A telegram was sent TO Wash
tngton Immediately, and we not only
got the band but the commandant
was ordered out with his SOL
diers 20 be IN the parade and as we
had no street cars TO Fort Bliss he
had TO march through the sand all
the way into town and then through
the streets.
o. yes! forgot to tell you that
we had champagne at that sup
per. lots Of tit flowed like
wafer We had 10 much that II
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
Suffers Poverty Rather
Than Sell Fine Violins

Cleveland. o., Dec. eS.-Two rare
old violins, said to be a Cremona and
a Stradivarius. were cherished through
% years OF poverty by Mrs. Sarah
Maui. aged So. Il was learned with
her death here. They had belonged
70 her husband. John Maui. a former
member Of the Cleveland opera house
orchestra and prominent in Chicago
musical circles. She lived on meager
charity rather than part with them,
although worth thousands.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
TODATS ADJUSTMENTS
ALHAlIBI.A-aGOoDBYE. B1ILr

ALHAMBBA-sGOOD BILLr7
The new Paramount photoplay.
Goodbye. Biilrf which IS being shown
at the Aihambra today, IS a parody
on the many kaiser plays that have
been lately produced Il relates how
Teddy Swift. live young American
soldier, saves his sweetheart, and
what happens 20 the kaiser's dream OF
world domination. The story Is
comedy satire on frightfulness and
contains an unusually keen charac-
ter sketch OF the German crown
prince. u relates how the last link
in the chain OF frightfulness was
forged BY a German living IN West
Hoboken, n. J.. and how one snappy
young. American soldier and his loyal
American sweetheart smash the chain
to smithereena
Goodbye. Billr' viii Be shown to-
DAY only.
The Sea waik.- starring Louise
Huff. win be at the Alhambra to-
morrow In this picture Miss Huff
has not only a charming role. but q
part different from any that she has
ever portrayed.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
SPIZZERINKTUM MUSIC AT
BILLY SUNDAY DISCUSSION

Some interesting things about Billy
Sunday viii be brought ont by p. r
Knickerbocker. and S J. BRENT at the
special New Years mems meeting OF
the local y. ". c. A.. 10 be held Sun
day afternoon at the Central branch
building at 5.45 D. m J. Frank Cheek
VIII put "Spizzerinktum" into the
singing and q quartet composed OF
the following artists will give spe-
cfaI selections. Mrs. ". d. Howe.
Mrs. Victor Moore and Messrs. c. c.
Ballard and " H BarrOugh- They
viii be accompanied BY Mrs J. J.
Pierce
DR.. Kniczerbocker's subject viii be
Bring Up Father" II will be a New
Years message concerning the new
daddies needed for new world
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

GLADYS Leslie. whose charming smile
viii win you the very first time you
see her. delighted many Ellauzy pa
irons yesterday IN a most charming
and delightful comedy romance. The
Beloved Impostor"
This picture Will be shown at the
Ellanay theater again today for the
last time. The story Is Of the kind
that VIII find favor with both chill
dren and grownuns. Il Is amusing. en-
tertaininE and interesting and pic
torially. Il Is truly charming
Gladys Leslie IS new TO Fl Paso
movie fans She Is one Of the younger
set OF screen stars who. Ike Enid
Bennett and Madge Kennedy. viii
surely become one OF the big real IA
vorites IN a very short time.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

The bill at the Grsclan thsater to-
day comprises a number OF various
subjects o. a highly popular nature.
making a program which IS bound 70
patrons.
Ills Wife's Friend Is q Mack Sen
nett comedy which is hilarious. thrill
ing and in which the famous Sennett
beauties are in niftiest bathing suits
thew have vet worn.
wild Women and wild Waves Is
= Vita graph comedy which Is as in
teresting as the title suggests
Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran are
also here today IN their new Jazz
comedy. Canning Out"
This entire program Is being shown
at the Grecian theater today only AZ
popular prices. adults IS cents and
children cents.-AdT-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
UNIQuE-srHE KAIsER's FINISH

The kaiser's Finish" has been Sc
well received that the Unique man
agement has arranged 10 show It
again today and tomorrow. Those
who have not seen this wonderful pro-
duction Will yet have the opportunity
Of grasping this last chance today OF
tomorrow.
You will not only see a great pic
ture. but you viii see the real VIII
liam Hohenzollern and crown prince,
who have never before appeared in
any pictures shown in FL Paso. This
alone IS worth the price OF admission
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

FATTY" Arbuckis viii be seen for
the last time today at the Wigwam in
Cheating" one Of his oldtime Key
stone comedies The Heir OF the
Broken %" Is one OF Alfred Henry
Lewis's famous Wolfville stories in
pictures. Bobby Vernon. a very clever
young comedian, appears in the Chris
tie comedy. -Here Comes the Groom"
Monday-Bouglas Fairbanks win be
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
NewsBrevities


FL Paso & Southwestern train No J.
due at Z A. m. was scheduled Satur-
day 20 arrive at $40 p. m No 8
same line, due at $40 p n. was
scheduled for 4-15 p. m No ?, G. H
& S A., due at 4-3e p m, was marked
for $50 ?. m. and No. I. Texas & Pa
cific. due at 1.30 p. m, was set back
70 80 D N.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

The Biiou thezter VIII present .
big double bin today and tomorrow,
Clara klmbam Young IN The Reason
Why" By Elinor Glyn. and the Cur
rent Events" reel. showing some ax-
ira good numbers. Dustin Farnum
IS promised for Monday IN The Vlr-
ginian." This one Is q real treat
movie fans should not miss it-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

Meeker. Ore, Dec. 2S.-Ons thou
sand employees Of the Sumter rail-
road. a narrow gage serving lumber
ing district contiguous 10 Baker, de-
cided to quit work December 81. fol-
lowing failure OF the roads manage
ment and employees 20 agree on = new
wage scale
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

Owensboro, Ky, Dec 2s.7Judge 6
William Hayes, chairman OF the Ken
lucky workmen's compensation com
mission and publisher OF an Owens
boro newspaper. died last night at his
home here after an Illness OF several
months.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
The Camera shoD-sIl n. Oregon


Kansas City. No. Dec. ass a re-
suit OF numerous minor disorders last
night. which included stoning ~
street cars and firing shots. mayor
Cowgirl announced at midnight he
would ask governor Gardner early for
mobilization OF the seventh Missouri
regiment and request that It be called
out
DR.. J. G. Dysarr has returned from
the army and has resumed his prac-
tice. 501 Mills St
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

Wnliamsport. Pa Dee. zs.-Emer-
son Trick, Il. preferred death to SONG
10 school. and hehung himself N his
when cut down. but Ilfs was extinct.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
Receptions.

The Austin Park Christian church
will keep open house at the church
on New Years eve from S until IL in
the evening to watch the old year out
and the neaw year in. There will be
amusement for all who attend. both
the younger and older set, and re-
freshments VIII be served.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

Kansas City. Mo. Dec. es.-At a
conference Of representatives OF so
butter manufacturing concerns Of
Kansas, Nebraska. Oklahoma and
Texas Friday. a resolution was adopt
ed pledging support OF the manufac-
turers to the efforts Of the food ad-
ministraton toward a common inter-
probation OF food administration rul-
inga
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

COW SALE NETS COUNTY $500.
The county viii realize about $500
through the sale o. its dairy herd at
jeda-, who is receiving bids. said sat
urday- Ten cows. including calves,
ara 70 be sold
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
Dr.. Ebert. Dentist. as MINIS Bldg.

shoemakers' Supplies. Mexico Shoe
Co, 215 S. Oregon. Phi. 1859.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

TP0TTRT. T lavoid trouble. Leave
Inv - ILL Baggage Checks at
LongweIl's. or Telephone No. 1.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

seen in his latest comedy, He Comes
Up Smiling" adapted from DouE-s
big stage EuccesA-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

san Francisco. Calf, Dec IS
Louis Helbing, an aged wealthy prop
erty owner. sentenced recently to an
indeterminate term OF from one to Is
years for arson, hanged himself to
death In the county Jail here Friday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

DR.. Stephen A sehuEter. practice
limited TO eye, ear. nose and throat.
Office hours. Providence hospital. 8
70 u a m. phone 355. and at Martin
Bldg. suite so, from 9 to D. m,
phone 1850.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

OsteOpaths - Drs. Mccarthy, sol
Martin Bldg Phi 1886 Residence, ass.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

CHARLES b. STEVENS.
Real Estate 4 Insurance.
Phone 3454. City Natl Rank Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28
ANNOUNCEMENT.

4 G. Graham, who has returned
from the Naval Aviation Training
school. at Seattle. Is again with me.
specializing in valley lands. Mr.. Gra-
ham was for two years county farm
demonstrator, and Is well acquainted
IN ooth upper and lower valley, and
VIII give good advice as TO soils and
crops. He will be glad TO meet his
old friends and make new acquaint-
ancaa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

Photo by WestruD- Deane.
MISS HARRIET BOTTORFF. charm
WI ing daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. :.
o. Bottorff, who recently arrived
home after an extended trip 10 points
in the east. In last September Miss
Bottorff was sponsor for Camp Calvin
Crozier Sons OF Confederate Veterans.
En- route home. she was the guest OF
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hester and Mrs.
J. R. Hunter in Dallas. Texas, where
she was the inspiration OF a number
OF social courtesies.
didn't make any difference
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

didn't make any difference
whether we had any shells for
those oysters or not.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

Dr.. Anna Reum. Buekler Bldg. PA. s77.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-28

The Christmas exercises Of the Al
tura Presbyterian Sunday school were
most interesting and were held at
the church on Monday evening. The
church was appropriately decorated
in Christmas greens and the follow
ing program under the direction Of
the superintendent J. J. Finnsy was
given:
Song. "As with Gladness Men OF
Old" The Christmas Summons"
Mamie Garland and Jewel Cox.
Unison Prayer OF Dedication to Ser
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-03
OFFICERS HAVE
 BEEN KEPT BUSY

# Will Quinn was severely cut on the arm and man named Watts receiv- ed knife wound in the left side above the heart Wednesday night at the hands of G. w. Roberts, aged about 55 years, at the latter's home, five miles east of this city, following a difficulty between the three men. Guinn's wound was the more painful, the arm being slashed for several inches, causing great loss of blood, while Watts injury was less serious, the knife blade striking bone.
 According to information received from local officers Roberts came home in an intoxicated condition, Quinn and Watts being called in to quiet him, with the above results. Roberts came to Newport, but upon his arrival officers declared he was justifiable and that no case could be ! launched against him.
 Thursday on Denton Island Pony and Bob Rutherford became engaged in difficulty, growing out of trouble of long standing, it is said, with Law renee Duncan, with the result that Duncan was shot with shotgun by Pony Rutherford The charge en- tered the left side, and Duncan was taken to Little Rock where an oper- ation will be performed for the re- moval of shot. His condition is said to be serious. Pony Rutherford was placed in jail here and Bob Ruther- ford was released on bond.
 Yesterday afternoon Chas. Hogan, deputy sheriff and jailor, captu'
 Ivy Howard, aged IS, who says he resides at Fisher, and Jas. H. Hart wick, aged 34, who says he lives in Oklahoma, a few miles east of town. :. They are charged with having stole, bicycles frorb Leo Saenger, Babe Washam and Ralph White from their homes ip< Newport Thursday night. When the parties were captured the bicycles of Saenger and Washam were recovered. Howard and Hart wick are in the county jail.
 , Arthur Johnson, the negro who shot and killed John Bradford, an other black, at Bowen's Ridge, has not yet been captured, though Sher- if Ivy and his deputies have been diligently on his trail Johnson is thought to have gone to Oklahoma.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-03
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Newport daily independent., 1918-08-03

Dash, determination and daring also efficiency"-That's what our boys at the front are doing, Keep 'em goingi War Savings is a message to the kaiser that will "get over"
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-03
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The Holly chieftain., 1918-04-05
April Sixth
SERVICE FLAG

The Woman's Civic Club finds
upon investigation, that the names
of six boys, Percy Cox, Charles Mo
ser. Jacob Moser, Elmer Oliver, Dale
MarstOn, and Carl Thompson, who
were on Holly's service flag, are on
Hartman's flag and are claimed by
the Hartman district. We reluc
family release them.
Holly would like to claim VIM
Keith. for our honor roll, but Hart.
man has given him a star on the
Hartman flag. And we keep him
in our minds If not on our service
flag.
Names of boys credited to the
Holly flag since the flag exercise
and on. Holly's honor list are:
John Bland. honorably discharg.
ed, Leon A. NewbanKs, Hospital
Corps, Al, In France; Cecil Houlton,
San Antonio, Texas; Adolph Link,
Camp Fupston; Ed Goss, Camp
Funston.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-04-05
Ds PATNsNc MEE1Ine.

: q
Arrangements hnse been made to
put on . big ifs6s Entertainment at
the opera hOuss - Saturday even
ing, at which tim five reel pat
riotic Aim entitlSd, Her Country's
Call" will be tbf1efh on the screen
and other numbee1 of an entertain
ing and instfUettts nature win be
given. Mary 19ey Minturn. the
celebrated m0vihe picture star. will
be the leading character in the fllm
secured and this Alone should in.
sure q crowded houSe Hon. James
Grafton Rossfs " Denver will
speak relative 70 patriotic matters
with especial rslstshce to the forth
coming Third LsDffty Loan drive
The big msetfrie at the opera
house is being - for by public
subscription and4s arranged as .
means of startino the big Liberty
Loan campaign Comb out sstur.
day evening. Isnd your enthusiastic
presence 10 the 64easion and he de
lightfully sntertaihed in the mean
time
Ar~sa lsxth gt
The Holly chieftain., 1918-04-05
April Sixth -
PRIsBYTERIAN CHURCH

The pastor, the Rev. Wiley K.
Wright, is expected home tomorrow
He is greatly pleased that such
good Ester services, so largely at
tended, were held in his absence
last Sunday and Ne would like to
see every member of the church
and as many others as possible at
the communion service and recep-
ton of members and Sunday
School next Sunday morning, April
9TH. at 1890 o'clock (present or
new time, of course, for all services
now. At 1880 P. M. he will preach
on After Easter, What The
choir will provide special music.
You are cordially invited to these
services.
April Sixth
Notice
The Holly chieftain., 1918-04-05
April Sixth
soLDIERPARENrs LrAour
MEETS
LEAGUE

A county meeting of the Soldier.
parent League was held at Bristol
last Wednesday afternoon; which
was very well attended from this
section, as well as Lamar, Hartman,
Granada and Bristol. Much inter.
est was manifest and plans were
made to hold the next meeting in
Holly, April %th.