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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-24

FRANKFORT - Attempting 70
board his train while il was backing
George Randall. Negro porter on
Ann Arbor train 81, fell and was
killed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-24

PORTLAND-The A. NJ. Raft
tailoring establishment and the
building it was in, owned by A.
Sulpizio. were destroyed by fire
Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-24
INDIANA NEWS
News Times Special Service:

News-TimeS Special Service:
CONNERSVILLE, Ind, July "a
Criticism OF decisions handed down
by the local and district conscrip-
ton boards is not regarded as alto
gether patriotic in this county, ac-
cording to William Hendrickson,
sheriff OF Fayette county. 1t is
pointed out by Sheriff Hendrickson
that in many instances the district
appeal board overrules the decisions
of the local board because of the fact
that additional authenticated infor-
nation has been afforded the upper
body than was available when the
lower board acted upon the case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-24

HART-The Bennett Lumber and
Mfg. CO. has received its large war
order from the government. Hasley
mill has shipped a car load of -four
to France.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-24

PETOSKEY-Boys between
and 10 years old, who are connected
with the junior military camp at
Kee- o-Sha-Bee on Mullet lake,
will stage a show here, the receipts
to go to the local Red Cross.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
HAYDEN WILL DEFEND
TITLE IN BOUT SATURDAY

Speed-Ball Hayden, who holds the
colored middle-weight championship
of the world, will defend his title
against Rufus Williams IN a flfteen-
round bout at the Crystal Theater
saturday evening, May 4.
Williams was defeated by Hayden
al the crystal last November. VIII
l'ams has not fought since. though
Hayden has had several bouts and
has been successful IN each. Tho
most important one was when he
defeated Hook Bones. champion Of
the world. Both men are training
for the contest saturday evening.
and each feels confident of victory.
Williams claims he is In tip-top
shape, and Hayden says he Is In the
best physical condition hc has ever
been, The Columbus fans believe
this will be- dandy good scrap, aud
the outcome Of the engagement Is
very much IN doubt.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
LUNA COUNTY NOW OVER TOP
m the LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE

The quota Of Luna county. s2il.-
800 has been subscribed with some
TO spare. The Deming committee
sent word 10 the Columbus citizens
last Friday, Liberty Day, that they
would not go 10 bed until the
counly's quota was all subscribed.
The following telegram was re-
ceiyed al the Columbus state Bank
Monday:
"Dcming. n. NJ.
~. l.. Greenwood. Columbus State
Bank. Columbus. n. NJ.
Kindly convey 10 Mcssrs. Dabncy.
Blair, London. Burkhcad. Klein.
Reese, Puchi, Powers, Weld, Jack,
nayel, Riggs, Murphy aud the citi-
zcns Of Columbus In general the
grateful thanks Of the Luna County
Liberty Loan committee for their
untiring efforts 10 lift Luna county
over the top. When our flags arrive
a committee will visit Columbus 10
tender thanks IN person.
=. A. MCLAUGHLIN,
J. A. MAHONEY."
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
Mrs. GREENWOOD ENTERTAINs
the TWELVE TRUMP CLUB

The Twelve Trump Card Club was
most delightfully."- entertained Salur-
day. April 70. at the home OF Mrs.
!. l.. Greenwood.
Progressive 300 was indulgcd in
for several hours. after which a
delicious ice course was served.
Those present besides the hoslcss
were were Mcsdamcs Peters. Pierce,
Moody, King Lingo, Riggs, London,
White, Miss Floy Moore and Miss
McGec. and Mrs. Callen a. guest OF
the day.
The next meeting of the club will
be with Mrs. William King ON sat
urday, May {.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
INDICATIONS ron on ARE
BETTER At kNIFFIN WELL.

The formations encountered nj
the knifln we'll are more favorable
10 the production Of oil as the we'll
" sunk deeper into mother earth.
The present formation Is dark oil
shale and sand There Is a seepagc
Of oil all the time now and the
water taken out Of the hole Is mixed
with oil which comes 10 the top
when u Is poured out ON the ground.
The worst trouble seems 10 be the
strong flow Of SAT- water. So far
they have not been successful IN
shutting u on. They believe they
will be successful now. and have
stopped drilling aud will under
rcam and set the easing.
George Brown. Of Los Angeles. has
arrived and Is doing the drilling. He
Is practical oil man ~ we'll as a
driller. and says the Indications Of
developing commercial quantity
Of oil are M good that be- does not
believe there Is possibility of a
failure.
Jen Barnhill, who has been drill
ing, y laying on for q few days but
will probably go back 10 work when
The double shit Is put on again.
which II being planned.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
"THE COURAGE 90 SILENCE

Alice Joyce aud Harry Morcy will
appear In THE Courage OF silence,
a Vitagraph production. which will
be shown at the Columbus Theatcr
Monday evening. Alice Joyce Is one
Of the faVorites with movie fans.
aud is given an opportunity lo show
her talent In THE Courage Of Sill
ence."
Would You Cast the Stone?
Bitter indeed we're the drcgs oi
her empty marriage into which she
was forced for political reasons. But
her fiery spirit rebcllrd. aud shr
allowed herself to love an American
Ne, weakly llaltcring his vanity,
accepts her regards until she dis
covers his own family ties.
What was she 10 do2 She had
abandoned her brutal husband aud
now refused Ia go with the Amer
lean. She had one alternative. She
became a nurse.
Tie dared not return Ia face his
family. lie took a trip abruad Ia
forget liut when his child fell ill
Mercedes coming as a nurse. make.
The greatest sacrifice u woman may
Secretly loving him. she is inslru-
mental In having him return home
rescues his child and brings a renli-
zation To him Of the greatest Of all
gifts. Then her heart an cmpl,
shell, couragcously she returns {,
the silent convent retreat.
FILLED with genuine human palho,
and heart interest. This feature viii
well up Your eyes and bring lumI
io your throat.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
EARLE WILLIAMS m
APARTMENT TWENTY NINE

She quarrel with her husband he
sees them In the street. lie inter
fcres. Later he lluds her dead in
her apartment Apartment 20. lie
investigates, stumblcs over the man
who killed her and who killed him
self. The finger Of guilt Of this
double murder points directly IN
him. What can he do3 A young
girl appears on the scene. then her
loyer-who demands blackmail. How
foolishly he acts. lie. the biggest
dramatic critic OF the city, is utterly
lost while the bowildering events
pile ON 50 quickly.
Thrill after thrill suspense upor
suspense-and interest building in
to highly-keyed climax max,
Apartment 20" a distinctively orig.
inal photoplay with spectacular
surprises which would spoil NJ
evenings entertainment were Il toll,
YOU beforehand. To see il is {,
talk about IL.
Apartment 20" vitagraph Blu'
Ribbon feature, will he shown al tn
Columbus Thcater Thursday. matt
! nee and night
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO LIBERTY
LOAN NOW TOTAL Sl7,i5O

The Liberty Loan drive in COlum-
hus has gone above any estimates
aver made by the committee, and
,he indications are that before the
lrive closes saturday evening the
Mount will be further increased,
Friday morning the subscriptions
anounled 10 SiTiJO, as compared
with $1,000 in the Second Liberty
Loan, the First falling fnr short Of
these figures, On page eight Of this
issue of the Courier will be found
the list Of subscribers as furnished
ms by the Columbus state Bank.
through which the subscriptions
were made, There are one hundred
and forty-three names In the list.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
y. y. Hunt FOa
COUNTY ASSESSOR

In making the race for county
assessor, before the primary 10 be
held May n, wish 10 say that am
and always have been n Democrat
because | believe IN the principles
of Democracy. government OF the
people and by the people. aud ! be
lieve that every citizen taxpayer
should have the right NJ franchise.
regardless of sex. have been a
property owner and taxpayer for
twenty-five years. have been a resi-
dent of Luna county nine years. and
pay taxes In this county ON live
stock, ranch and farm and city
properties, and know from expo
rience some Of the problems con-
fronting the varied interests. am
not In favor Of taxing any imaginary
values. For instance. values on the
range, both of stock and range land.
are governed largely by the condi-
tions ~ the range, due to moisture
and market conditions. even though
the market price be good aud the
demand strung and the cattle can
not be marketed because Of droulh
and poverty, the values are of be
cause II Is impossible 10 ship.
While farm values here depend
largely upon the farmers ability 90
make the farm pay net earnings aud
city values depend largely upon the
success and permancnce OF the
business from which the town
draws iis support.
Al NJ our varied interests are
entitled 10 proper representation
before the board of equalization
that no one would be- burdencd with
more than their share Of the taxes.
favor cleaner politics. and n We
do not get Il our governing power
will weaken. have always been a
worker for the common good Of all
and shall employ nothing but the
clcanesl Of methods in this contest
Ny business and social relations
with all of you whom ! have met
have been pleasant. II boy your
votes ! am nominated and elected
! WI put forth my very best efforts
In do justice 10 an, and when
through serving you I will step ont
without debating who shall bc my
successor by using the influence and
acquaintance gained while IN youI
employment.
With kindesl regards and besI
wishes for all, am,
Yours for a square deal an'
cleaner politics, T.. =. Hunt.
pOstofilce Box 203,
PIP. Demine, y. NJ
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
JUDGES ARE APPOINTED To
HOLD DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

In the Democratic primary to he
held May a, the judges aud clerks
appointed by the candidates to hold
the election In Columbus are T. A.
llulsey. !. +. White, y. ]. Yarbruugh
G.. H. McAulcy and Chas. Mayneld
So far the only contest is for the
office Of county assessor for which
there are four candidatcs-R. A.
Flahivc, J. G.. Barnes, T.. +. Hurt aud
Tai Hunter. There Is only one can
didaie for each of the other county
offices.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
DEMING TROOPS WILL
VISIT COLUMBUS

The commanding officer Of Camp
Cody. ai Deming was here the FIRST
OF the week, looking for a camp site
for a large body OF troops which
will hike here from Deming within
the next few days On account Of
the water supply the camp will
have 10 be located close 10 town,
probably west OF Camp Furlong.
There will be about 1900 troops
who will make the hike. They will
be away from Camp Cody eight
days. II will take two days 10 hike
down and two back, making their
stay In Columbus last four days.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
4. G. ASH WANTS TO m
VILLAGE MARSHAL

A. G.. Ash, who was mounted in-
spector here under the Roosevelt
aud Taft administrations, is here on
business. lie has been a resident Of
Grant county since he left here,
about five years ago. Mr., Ash has
an application IN for the Office Of
village marshal under the new town
board. he has a good record as an
officer, and should he receive IN,
appointment will no doubt live NJ
20 his record.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
PREVENTION OF DISEASES.
~ MAJOR FRANK ARTAUD

prevention of disease is the mod
ern and more efficient policy than
trying TO cure Walady after Il
strikes. > systematic effort To get
trustworthy information about dts
cases that are more likely to innicl
themselves upon the family. may
well be called a policy of life and
health insurance. II is worth much
more In some respects than the
policy which you buy of AN insur-
ance company, in that Il Is better to
escape disasters than IL IL to SEIZURE
a partial reimbursement for lost
time In suffering and perhaps
permanent depreciation In the efil-
cheney Of the human machine. Thus
there are urgent reasons why every
family should seek SET of the
leaflets of the State Board of Health
relating 10 the infectious diseases
and carefully study and ilx In mind
their teachings and then keep them
for future reference in time Of
need"
The next article viii deal with tho
sanitary rules for latrines or water
closets.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
BANK OFFERS 10 FURNISH
SEED BEANS FOR PLANTING;

The Columbus State Bank Is very
much Interested In the people Of
this community planting the pinto
bean this year. II Is the desire Of
the officers Of the bank TO get as
many Of the people Of town as pos
sible 10 plant them In their small
gardens and lots. They are Offering
10 furnish the seed " you will do
the rest. In order 10 take advan-
tagc Of this offer you must let
Cashier A. J. Weld know how many
You will desire 10 use. that he may
send Ia your order along with
others. This must be done nj once
for the time for planting will soon
he here.
The bank has offered io donate n
certain amount OF these beans, and
those who apply FIRST will be- the
ones who will receive them. To the
farmers who want 10 plant large
quantities Of the pinto beans. the
bank will take care OF you. but
should you desire Ia send your order
direct you can do 50. The bean
division Of the United States Food
Administration has stored several
carloads Of excellent dry land pinto
bean seed which is available 10
those DESIRING II, at cents per
pound. This seed is stored ai Dem
Yer, Greeley aud Trinidad, Colo. and
at Clayton. Las Vegas and Willard.
New Mexico.
This seed has been especially
selected from about four hundred
cars Of commercial beans aud Is as
good as can be- had without hand
picking. II has all been rccleancd
and is In new bags, 100 pounds 10
the bag.
Growers can buy this seed In 100
pound lots or multiples of 100. No
bags will be- broken. Cost will be
- per hundred. for shipping point.
n seed Is Ia be shipped considerable
distance and grower desires double
sacking, he should remit 30 cents
extra for every 100 pounds ordered.
All orders must be accompanied
with draft or money order IN favor
Of the United States Food Admins
tration Grain Corporation. n post
office is not shipping point. tbe name
of shipping point should be- given.
As far as possible. growers should
combine their orders, sending In for
several farmers In one order. In
those counties where a county agri-
cultural agent is employed. he
should combine several orders aud
send for all In one shipment.
All orders for seed that should
naturally be shipped from Colorado
storage or from Clayton, n. M,
should be sent 10 the Dean Division.
United States Food Administration.
Denver. Colo, and orders that
should be- illled from storage at Las
Vegas or Willard n. NJ. should be-
sent 10 the Bean Division of the
United states Food Administration
al Albuquerque, n. NJ.
Orders should be placed at once,
as II will soon be- planting time and
freight deliveries are rather uncer-
tain.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
MUST RAISE OUR
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE

Due 10 thc increased cost Of paper
stock aud everything used in the
printing Of newspaper, we are
compelled In raise our subscription
rates. Effective June 1, the sub
scriplion price of the C0ulaer will
he S200 per year, payable IN ad-
vance. Look al the date after your
name ON this issue and see when
your subscription expires. Sub
scriptions will he accepted at the
rate Of Si50 per year up until the
first Of June. II you want TO take
advantage Of this, pay your sub
scription before that date.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
DON'T bury YOUR BOND

When You and your noirhbor
have bought your Liberty Bonds.
don't take them home and hide them
IN the cupboard. Take them In Your
banker and have him give you GER
tiiicatcs Of deposit for the bonds
Your banker can take these bonds
TO Federal Reserve bank aud hor-
row money for your use In case you
suddenly find yourself In need OF
funds. Hiding bond In your stock
ing at this time Is just as had a.
boarding money. Keep the bond.
and the money in circulation and
the country will pull through thi,
crisis all right.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
ENTHUSIASTIC RED CROSS
MEETING Held TUESDAY

AZ large and enthusiastic meet
ing ON TUESDAY. ian Home Service
section was organized. Miss Dora
Burton was elected chairman aud
0scretary. and number volun-
icered 10 assist her IN this work.
Anyone desiring assistance should
apply afternoons at the Telephone
building.
The big nationwide drive for the
Red Cross war fund starts May 20.
Dr. Marshall has been selected for
chairman Of this committee.
Mrs. Lee Rigs has been placed al
The head Of the French aud Belgian
Relief A number Of old garments
are on hand 10 be- made over.
Surgical Dressings.
Through the efforts Of our chair
man, Mrs. Dean. we were fortunate
enough 10 secure an instructor from
Denver. Mrs. n. NJ. Mullen was here
Wednesday and Thursday and dem-
1nsiralcd practically all Of the
gauzc dressings as well n muslin
handages and hospital garments.
About thirty attended. Among those
present were: Mesdamcs Mullen.
knifiln, nitchic. Shipp. Fredcrick-
son, Dean. Howard, Thurman, nob-
lnson. whitmer, Allen. Peters, Me-
Donald. Dahney, Taylor Stockle.
Artaud, Sell. Hobbs, Elliott, Evans.
Mccullough. J. W. Blair. Brown
burton. Burkhead. Tillon. the Misses
Moore. Stockle and Dahney.
The publicity committee Of the
lncal Red Cross asks that we reprint
ne following from the official bull
etin:
IN order that soldiers may secure
The fun benefits Of the soldiers ana
-ailors' Civil Rights Act which was
pproyrd and signed by the prcsi-
'lcut ON March 4. 1918. the War de:
artmrni has arranged 10 cooper
te with the American Red Cross
which. through It's home service
snchons In all parts Of the country.
} assisting soldiers families. Under
The direction aud advice Of legal
members of these home service sec
ions, The Red Cross will cndeaVOr
20 secure TO the soldiers from. each
community the full benefits Of the
llw.
Speaking Of this arrangement
Assistant Secretary Keppel says:
THE Soldiers and Sailors Civil
lights Act is intended 10 protect
men IN the service from undue
hardship caused by their inability
10 bring ar defend lawsuits and Ia
ttend Ia their business obligations
,nd property rights during their
absence FROM home In military
service. In order that they may
ct the full benefits of the law. the
department has arranged Ia CO.
operate with the Red Cross through
ts home service sections. The act
ing director general of civilian relief
Il the Red Cross has sent a letter Ia
ach of these home service sections
alling upon them to assist In IN,
administration of the law and Civ
rng specific instructions for thai
purpose.
ANY man In the army who wishes
lo take advantage of the provision,
u this act may refer his cas-,
through his commanding officer I,
he Bdiulant general of the army
and the department will refer th'
matter, through National Red Cros
headquarters, 10 the home seryic,
section at his place Of residence
rhus the He'd Cros, through Ia,
machinery which II has alrcad!
established will be rendering serv
"e II distinct value 10 enlisted men
which the War department vii
realty appreciate"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
HEN. MEASEIL DELIVERS
SERMON m NEW CHURCH

Rev Megsell, of Las Cruces. n. NJ.
preached the first sermon In the
Baptist church here Monday even
ing. He Is a good speaker, aud a
number Of the citizens availcd
themselves of the opportunity Ia
hear him. A donation amounting Ia
$50 was received by him for foreign
missions.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
Mr. AND Mrs. =. G.. PIERCE
ENTERTAIN At Card PARTY

Mr. and Mnl :. G. Pierce enter
tanned al a card party Mr. and Mrs.
.. n. Cox, Mr.. and Mrs. A. q. Beck
and Mr.. aud Mrs !. T. White satur-
day evening After am cnjoyahle
time at the card table the pur-ls
we're served refreshments at King
lee Cream parlor.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03
HONOR flag FLOATS
OVER THE POSTOFFHIl

The honor flag which Columbus
won by subscribing her quota to
tile Liberty Loan arrived several
days ago and now floats over the
postofilce. Every citizen who helped
put II there should take a special
pride in u. II tells the stranger
much sooner than you or I could
Of the patriotism Of our citizenship.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. NJ. Reed returned
"Wednesday from a weeks visit oui
In Arizona.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03

&, n, Rogers is here from VI paso,
final settlement Of the estate
Of G, c. Miller, who was slain In the
Columbus raid. Mr.. Rogers is the
administrator OF the estate.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03

Mrs. William Klein and little
daughter are visiting at the home
of Mrs. Klein's parents, in Las
Cruces.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03

n. +. Hurt, candidate for county
assessor. was Columbus visitor ON
Tuesday. he spent the day m'ctirg
The democratic voters.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03

Boost Columbus by patronizing
her industries.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03

Miss Lillian Walsh Is visiting
friends nj Columbus this week. Miss
Walsh is an old-iimcr here. having
proved up ON a claim IN the valley
several years ago.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-05-03

Joe stump, county assessor aud
Tai Hunter, candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for assessor. were
Columbus visitors Sunday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-08
BAKER PERMITS TROOPS
FOR PARAOES NEAR CAMP

WASHINGTON, Feb. S-Troops
Of the regular. national guard AMI
national army divisions will be made
available for parades or reviews n
towns or cities near their training
ccnters 10 the fullest possible extent
hereafter under an order issued
Thursday by Sec'y Baker. Division
and other commanders are direct y
TO grant requests OF this character
from municipal officials whereyc-
military necessity will permit buE
they are cautioned not 20 add IN
necessary burdens 20 the railway
facilities by taking troops in rails
way journeys.
The secretary's memorandum al
dressed 20 the chief Of staff said
Reports which come 90 the de-
partment from the regular armv-
national guard and national armW
camps. show the remarkable i'm
provement which has been made M
the physique. bearing and spirit OF
the men called 10 the colOrs
The country has q deep intereS-
in its soldiers and is entitled 90 see
them i'm their military organization
whenever an opportunity can be ar
forded without prejudice 20 their
continuing Instructions would
therefore, be glad 10 have you issus
a general order 10 all commanders
asking them 20 avail themselves a.
opportunities for reviews and parades
in regiments and larger units m
cities near their several camps. The
commanders should be cautioned not
20 add an unnecessary burden 20 tho
railroad transportation facilities Z
the country by taking troops on rail-
road journeys; but whenever IL can
be otherwise arranged il IS desir-
able"