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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
CAPTAIN BILL" MCDONALD
RESTS AT WICHITA FALLS;
BODY GUARD OF PRESIDENTS

Wichita Falls, Texas, Jan. 10
Funeral preparations were being
made today for Capt. "Bill' Nc
Donald, who died here late yester-
day. He was a noted Texas ranger
and the personal friend and body
guard of several presidents.
In his career as a ranger. he had
a prominent part in many sensational
cases. among which were the Hum
nhrey lynching in 1899 and the Con-
dit murder ease in 1905. He was
United States marshal for the nor
thern district of Texas at the time
of his death. He was known almost
nationally as the bodyguard of Pres
ident Roosevelt.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

thoroughly agrees with the producers.
The piece played for one year ID
New York at the Longacre Theatre.
and comes with the highest endorse
ment of both press and public as
being one of the cleanest and most
laughable farces that has been seen
for many years. Mr.. Figman is welt
known as an actor of farce and he
will have the assistance of as capable
n company of farceurs as money can
get together. All in all, Nothing
But The Truth" is designed for fun
only and it will help for two hours
and a half to drive dull care away.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
PLANO All A SACRIFICE

We have on hand in the vicinity
of Santa Fe, n of our very best
pianos. Rather than pay storage or
reship this instrument to Denver, We
will sell it to a responsible party at
a special price, on easy terms. Or
we will rcnt the piano with the pri-
vilege of buying later, and apply rent
on purchase price. In answering.
please give full references in first
letter. Address Dept. A. KNIGHT
CAMPBELL MUSIC co, Denver.
Colo-No. 1SS.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
CAPITAL CITY news IN BRIEF
General and Personal

A. C. Compton,. u. s. supervising
surveyor left Thursday for Ell Paso,
on business.
Sale of automobile licenses at the
office of the Secretary of State. has
reached almost 1000 during the past
Is days of this month.
The G. A. r borson brokerage
;rcorporation drr;nr the week. ia
do a general real estate business.
Postmaster !. l.. Seligman of this
c;tv has been anro;ntcA REGISTRAR TO-
New Mexico. and directed to see that
al German aliens are REGISTERED
Reports from Northern Taos coun
ty and from that norton of RIO Arri-
ba county in the vicinity of Cum
hres pass indicate that the recent
low exceeded two feet.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Mrs. Alexander Read

Mrs. Alexander Read, wife Of the
former district attorney, died Mon
dav after a long illness. Mrs. Read
before her marriage was Miss Irene
Martinez. She was a native of Park
View, Rio Arriba county. and spent
most Of her Fife there. She came to
Santa Fc seven years a@o when her
husband moved here. She possessed
a pleasing nersorality and many fine
Qualities which cndeared her to rela-
tives and friends.
Surviving her are a widower. At
torney Alexander Read, and four
children. two sons and two daught-
erS.
The body was shipped to Park
View for intcrmcnt IN the family
lot in the cemetery there.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
STILL BOOSTING ANCIENT
CITY OF HOLY FAITH

The first of the year finds but two
printing establishments working in
Santa Fe, and both of them in the
hands of receivers. which does not
speak we'll for the business enter
prise and commercial progress Of that
city. No city of its size and sup
posed Importance in the United States
can make the same showing, as dur
ing the year 1917 two printing plants
grew weary of the grind and sus-
pended business there Las Cruces
Citizen.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Bo,rd Of Trade Election

Monday afternoon at the Library
hall the Woman's Board of Trade
held its annual election of officers
for the ensuing year. Those elect
ed were: Mrs. 7. Z Winter. presi-
dent. Mrs. A. ]. Fisher, first vice
president. Mrs, Anita Chapman. re-
cording secretary Miss Atkinson,
corresponding secretary. Mrs. R. L.
Ormsbec, treasurer. The second
vice president will be elected at the
next meeting.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

Owing to the great demand for
nurses for the Army Nurse Corps
certain requirements have been
waived for the period of war emer-
pencv, Registered nurses are pre-
ferrd. but registration may be waiv-
ed. Nurses between the ages of p
and as are now considered, as well
as those graduated from hospitals
of less than 100 beds. under the
temporary revision of rules they are
not required to purchase new uni
forms. A nurse travelling under or
dcrs is given d first-class ticket, Pull
man-car Accommodations, and travel
ing expenses not to exceed $3.50 a
day.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

]. B. Herndon, treasurer for the
Red Cross states that S427.2S worth
Of Red Cross Seals were disposed
of IN Albuquerque during the cam
pairn Just closed. In addition to this
amount arc a few items still out
standing. Mrs. G. N. Knowles had
charge of the sale of seals for the
Albuquerque district, and she is to
be congratulated on her success, and
rnselfish expenditure of time in this
good cause
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

p.abia J,d;,,. ,,,s hare this veet
~ hu.s
n. ,,d Nee Edc,r He,yett left
rio." nord sevor,i weete 4,
Gu D;soo C].I;fnrnia
H., n rr-s,,,n ~ cocor,o was
:, hn c;, d,r;rr ,hc wccl orcet-
;no ON fricrd, and looking after
h,s;ress affo;rs
r.,.o e r.:r, ~ c1orc Altoona
&c =, the c;+- yi.;,irc - tive home
I. -. 10 ,;rs. p Us VEINS banker,
ara rcmlAr 81 the pcnitcntiary
h - p7g in the civ this week at
tcrd'rr 2 meeting Of that body.
Fe"t U~crrrrd"7 who has ben At
Jt.E Vi;tn. Ca'ifor"'r for ecvral
former Congressman Z, G. Herman
DEP
Wrlcy Parsons of Roswell. clerk
Of 'hc fcd"ra' court arcomp1nled by
Mrs Persons AND ch'drrn WI ar
rf"r sunday, 70 make their home IN
Santa fe.
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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Elks and Zero Weather

Even Zero weather does not keep
the faithful B. P. O. Elks Of Ration
away from meetings, Is responded
to roll call at a meeting held in
that city a few nights ago, and a
very enjoyable time was INDUCED
in by those. who were brave enough
to venture out in the bitter cold.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
FOR SALE

One five passenger Cadallac and
II five passenger Michigan for sale.
Cars in good condition. Would ex-
change for cattle, sheep or horses
No, l5S. care State Record, Santa Fe.
\. NJ.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
"Apron and Overalls" Dance

ing on for days in the hustlinp lit
tie camp of Van Houston, Colfax
County, were arrangements have
been completed for the entertain
mcnt of the many guests that will
attend the "Apron and Overalls"
dance given for the benefit of the
Van Houtcn band Tomorrow night.
Among the features Of the evenings
entertainment good music and re-
freshmcnts are provided.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Splendid Reports

At the monthly meeting of the
Red Cross held at Wagon Mound
the first week in January 1918, the
Supply Committees report was
splendid, many hospital supplies and
other articles have been made. In
that little city twenty one new mem
bers have been added to the men,
bership list. at Mora, q Levy, 3, Ar
kansas Valley 9, Ocate, Is Optimo,
10. also reported $42.07, receipts from
an oyster dinner.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Womans Club

The Santa Fc Womaus Club held
a very interesting meeting Tuesday
a'terroon at the Library hall which
was well attended. Mrs. r. T. Palen,
president of the club presided. Sew
eral pleasing vocal and instrumental
n"mbers were enjoyed by those pres
ent.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Miscellaneous

T. 7. Bolt. one Little Giant" cream
separator. Mrs. c. c. Gregory, one
Regina Swiss Music Box with %
records and record case. s. A. Tay-
lor so double disc Phonograph rec
ords. Midway Garage Automobile
accessories. Wagon Mound Motor
Co. Automobile accessories. c. c.
evils. | sack shelled corn. w. ].
Movers. | sack corn. 7. M. McMath,
| bushel beans. Bachert, 2 sacks
beans, VIM. Griggs. S bales hay.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Benefit Dinner for Red Cross

The Domestic Science department
in Lordsburg gave a dinner last
week for the benefit of the Red
Cross Chapter of hat city. which
was a decided success making it pos
sible for the department to turn over
to the organization $S4.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
SOCIETY, CLUBS, LODGES, CHURCHES
Here and There Over the State
Red Gross Donations

Red Cross Donations
Probably the largest amount raised
for the Red Cross in any New Mex,
leo town in proportion to its size
was that raised recently at Wagon
Mound, as follows:
Cash
M. A. Van Houten, $1,000, DR.. H
w. Gibbs, 1000. J. r. Davis, 500
Mr.. Sickles, 100. Wagon Mound
Trust & Savings Bank 1900. Farmers
& Stockmen's Bank, 1900. Matt Nc
Allister, 100, c. c. Gregory, 200, !
c. Swain. 200, Vicente Mares. 200
c. D. Bowman, 500. S. G. Taylor
200, Sim Galley, $500, .
Merchandise
A.. Macarthur Co. 5000. Vorenbere
Mercantile Co. 1000, Wagon Mound
Mercantile Co. 1000. S. A. TAYLOR,
500, C. r. Keyes, 500, S. P. Frye,
500. Mrs. Wallace, 100, Mr.. Howe
Shooting l team. Julius Krause. 100
F. Rosenwa'd & Son. $500, Charles
Ilfeld Co. $500, Robert ]. Taupert.
1000, Mr.. Taichert, $50, E. G. Muir
phv, 1000, Daniel Cassidy & Son.
'bNnJ, y. l.. ildhSl, JIs lO.oO, ~ ~
Reinken. 500, A. ]. Thuli. 500. S. A.
Turner, $50, J. r. Strong, $500.
Stock
Hixenbaugh Land & Cattle Co. one
thorobred Hereford ~yearling heifer
fsubiect to registration;) Culley-
Martin Co.. one Hereford hcifer. c.
F. Blattman. white face bull calf $50
hid Pa b1o Mares one beifer calf M
l.. Pueh, one thoroughbred Morg-
an mare. ]. b. Washbrrn one 3 ve'r
old paited saddler. SIS bid. Ward &
Sanchez. one two year old filley, Mr..
and Mrs. Vorenbere. one fat hog,
]. D. Medina. one eve, Mrs. Sails
bury, thorobred bareback hens,
Mrs. Oswalt, | thorobred b. r. roost-
err. E chickens and ! gray goose.
Courier Pub, Comnanv D. ]. Penno,
r. w. Grcswcll 100 Shares of Lone
Star Oil f producing wells paying
dividends first January IS.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

a very delightful musical comedy
was staged at the IIlks theatre Tues
day by a travelling troupe. A large
and ~appreciativc audience was pres
ent and spent a merry evening.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
D.. A. r. Meeting

Thursday afternoon the annual
meeting OF the Stephen Watts
Kearnev Chapter, d. A. r. was held
at the library Of the historical society
in the old Palace.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Ye-o Red Cross Auxiliary

The Secretary OF the Red Cross
Chapter of YeSo reported sos. as the
amount received for subscriptions in
that prosperous and thriving town
and vicinity recently.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Turkey Dinner

Nathan Salmon entertained several
friends at a turkey dinner Sunday
night at his home on Don Gaspar.
The guests we're: Governor w. F,
Lindsey, Miss Helen Lindsey, Mr.
and Mrs. G. ]. Roberts. Former State
Senator Thomas p. Catron. Mr. and
Mrs. Loveland and Mr., and Mrs.
]. J. Kcnney.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

At Roswell the latter part of last
week a reception and dance was CIV
en- by the Elks at their club in honor
Of Judge Colin Neblett. of the federal
court of New Mexico. which was
quite a swell affair. All Elks and
their ladies were present in all their
glory.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Over 100000 Members

Boys and Girls clubs in northern
and western states pledged for war
service in gardening, canning. poul-
try raising, and other emergency en-
terprises now have more than 800,-
900 members.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Year Opens Brightly

The New Years work of the Bap-
fist Missionary Society at Roswell,
opened with a large attendance of
enthusiastic church workers at its
first meeting this month. The So
ciety is also well organized for eff
ficent Red Cross work under the di-
rection of two captains. The after
moons offering amounted to $3.50
which certainly speaks well for this
Society.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

The c. A. r borson brokerage
company Of Tevico, filed articles Of
Incorporation DURING the week, to
do Il general real estate business.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

=, was well attended. Mrs. X, Pale1,
president of the club presided. Sew
/ eral nleasinr vocal and instrumental
r"mbers were enjoyed by those pres
ent.
. D. A. r. Meeting
Thursday afternoon the annual
meeting OF the Stephen Watts
K~carnev Chapter, d. A. r. was held
at the library Of the historical society
in the old Palace.
"Wben Dreams Come True"
A very delightful musical comedy
was staged at the Elks theatre Tues
day by a travelling troupe. A large
and apprcciativc audience was pres
ent and spent a merry evening.
Yero Red Cross Auxiliary
The Secretary Of the Red Cross
Chapter of Yeso reported sos. as the
amount received for subscriptions in
that prosperous and thriving town
and vicinity recently.
Aaron and Overalls" Dance
Great preparations have been go
ing on for days in the hustlinp lit
tie camp of Van Houston. Colfax
County. were ARRANGEMENTS have
been completed for the entertain
mcnt Of the many guests that will
attend the "Apron and Overalls"
dance given for the benefit of the
Van Houtcn band Tomorrow night.
Among thc features Of thr EVENINGS
entertainment n1od music and re-
freshments are provided.
Turkev Dinner
Nathan salmon entertained severn,
friends ar \ turkey dinner Sunday
NIGHT at his home on Don Gasnar.
The guests we're. Governor w +
Lindsey, Miss Helen Lindsey, Mr..
and Mrs e T Roberts. Former State
senate Thomas p Catron' Mr., and
Mrs. Iovela nd and Mr. and Mrs
I 7, Kcnnev,
w.. o... p-:-,u-
Fl H., W., III. e H.. D.,
80. M;ss;o $500 ~ pe.amw
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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

lIon. Il O nursrm Of Socorro was
in he cit, during the week greet
in Old friends and looking after
business affairs.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18
Las Vegas Red Cross

Las Vegas Red Cross
At Las Vegas the number of gar
ments completed as the December
u put of the Red Cross was go
ard the knitted garments including
January II, 683 have been shipped,
81 new members have joined the
knitting unit this month, making a
total of 339 workers who are ever
busy knitting for the soldiers.
Dona Ana Chapter
OF the Red Cross lately shipped
two more boxes of supplies to the
division headquarters at Denver, in
GLIDING many garments. knitted ar
ticles and hospital supplies.
The Santa Fe
Red Cross Chapter shipped a large
consignment of garments and sup
plies to the division headquarters at
Denver, Monday. Many ladies are
industriously working in the Red
Cross rooms every afternoon and
Tuesday night from go to 10.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

Sale of automobile licenses at the
office of the Secretary of State. has
reached almost 1000 during the past
Is days of this month.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

!. ~. 10 ,,;us. . Us Vc"as banker,
arc mcmltr Of the pcnitcntiary
hta-' w2s in the CITY this week at
tending 4 meeting of that body.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

DR.. and Mrs. Edgar l.. Hewett. left
Tuesday to spend several weeks in
San Diego, California.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

A. G. Compton,, u. s. supervising
surveyor left Thursday for FL Paso
on business.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

F. D. Tittman, attorney for the
Pueblo Indians, was here this week
or business.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

Fee.' UorrrrA"7 WHO has ben at
ItaE" Vi;,r. Ca'ifor"'r for e|cvral
y IL - nc tit visiting rs urcla
former Congressman +, G. Herman
da2
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

Percy i. Knight, Of FL Paso, form
erly a resident OF Santa Fc, and a
one time assistant cashier OF The
United States Bank and Trust Com
pany in this city, has been appoint
ed assistant cashier of the First Ma
tional Bank in his home city. James
G McNary, we'll known here, was
reelected president.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-18

Postmaster J. l., S.ligman of this
citv has been anro'otch REGISTRAR TO
New Mcxico, and directed to see that
Al German aliens are registered
.omptly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-23
AT THE
THEATERS

lTODAY'S matinee will be the
opening performance of George
- Stone and "The Social Maids
Mr.. Stones reputation as a dancer
is countrywide, many of the steps
he had originated being so diff
cult that his imitators do not at
tempt to copy them. Mr.. Stone is
supported by an adequate cast OF
Joe Hurtig's selection, and the
staging is said to be on a scale OF
magnifcence most pleasing to the
eye. Today's matinee starts at 2::30
Tomorrow at 500. Seats are sell
ing for Thanksgiving.
"Oh, Look! closes a merry and
busy week at the Boyd theater with
matinee and evening performances
today.
The curtain will rise early at the
Orpheum tonight at 7::55 o'clock,
sharp. The Forest Fire" Wilfred
Clarke and company in THE One
Way Out" Florence Tempest and
other features will be seen for the
last two times-matinee and night
today. For next week two head
liners and two special features are
exploited. Florie Millership and
Charles O'Connor with company
of eight in Joseph Stanley's musi-
cal globe trot, The Girl on the
Magazine" and Gladys Clark and
Henry Bergman with "A Ray of
Sunshine" will divide the top-line
distinction. while Gilbert and Fried
land, song favorites, and Brendal
and Bert, in Waiting for Her." will
share the special feature honors.
The interesting amusing musical
comedy Leave 1t To Jane" found
ed on George AIDES famous comedy,
The College Widow" will be pre-
scented by William Elliott, F. Ray
Comstock and Morris Gest at the
Boyd theater for one weeks en-
gagement, beginning tomorrow for
one week. Matinees Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday. The cast
contains many local favorites and
the chorus is beauty squad of I'M
usually high grade.
One of the best balanced pro-
grams seen here for long time is
that at the Empress theater, which
will be given for the last time today,
Polly, Or and Chick hav a sing
ing, talking and dancing sketch
offered by Giltoy, Haynes and
Montgomery is replete with comedy.
D. w. Griffith, producer of "The
Birth of Nation" intolerance"
and Hearts of the World" which
opens its second engagement at the
Brandeis theater tomorrow night,
is now in Los Angeles arranging
for several special features for the
Aircraft engagement. Lilliap Gish,
Dorothy Gish and Robert Harron.
principals in Hearts of the World"
are to be seen in one of Mr.. Grit
fith's early releases.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-23
4 wo!nan's Story
With Great Meaainu
Subject Of Childbirth Discussed bv
Women Of Experience.

Women everywhere tell their friends
how, through the use Of Mothers Friend.
the wonderful penetrating external applica-
ton, they avoided suffering and distress
before the advent Of natures most wonder
full evolution.
Mothers Friend Is q remedy which
spreads its influence upon the cords, nerves
and ligaments involved, rendering them
plant to readily yield to natures demand
for expansion. The nerves. cords. tendons
and ligaments expand without that peculiar
wrenching strain. and nervousness, nausea
and unrestful sensations are naturally
avoided when the nerves and muscles are
relieved and thus are not tort and drawn.
By regular use. the lower abdominal re-
gion expands with ease when baby is born,
the hours are less at the crisis. and pain
and danger is naturally less.
You can obtain Mothers Friend from
any drug store. 1t has been used by women
for over half u century, and Is just rs
standard as anything you can think Of.
Write the Bradfield Regulator Company.
Dept H. Lamar Building, Atlanta. Georgia,
for their Motherhood Book. and get bot
tie of Mothers Friend today. and thus for
tify yourself against pain and discomfort.
ADV.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-23
SCOTTISH RITE !
C0Nv0CATi0N
WELL attended
Hundred and Fifty Candidates
to Cross Burning Sands;
Banquet Thursday in
Masonic Temple.

While the annual fall eonvoca-
ton and reunion of the Scottish
Rite Masons of Nebraska was
brought to a close Thursday night,
the stellar event being on the card
Friday under the direction of Tan
gier Temple, Ancient Order Of the
Mystic Shrine. 1t was put on
at the Ak-Sar-Ben den, where $50
candidates passed over the burning
sands and 1000 or so who have
heretofore made the journey were
there as spectators, or assisting
in comforting the Shrine degree.
The last session of the Scottish
Rite convocation closed with a BAN
quet in the dining rooms of the
temple, where covers were laid for
something like 1900 persons. The
meal was served by the Scottish
Rite Woman's club. The proceeds.
$5l5, was donated to the Masonic
orphanage in Fremont.
Following the banquet there was
a program that opened with the
Star Spangled Banner" followed
by an invocation by John w. Dis
brow, after which the Scottish Rite
quartet rendered a couple of vocal
selections. c. S. Haverstock sang
God Be with Our Boys Tonight"
and c. L. Vickery, "My Soul is
Athirst for God"
The address on the Contribution
of Masonry to Democracy" was de-