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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
School Law Enforced

SCno0l Law Enrorce0
District Judge Sam Bratton tried
three cases last week for failure to
comply with the school laws Of the
state Of New Mexico. The Judge
expects to enforce the compulsory
school law, which requires a%ttendan-
&c during the entire time school is in
session, unless physically unable.
All three parents Or guardians were
fined ten dollars and costs with fine
suspended for first offense if COM
%pliance of the law is maintained
The maximum penalty is to be in
flicted if any further violation fol
lows, which means ten days in jail
and a fine of twenty-five dollars for
each offense. Each day IS regarded
as a separate offense.-Clovis News,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
GUADALUPE

The Santa Fe company at Vaughn
will develop the vacant lot between
the depot and the Harvey house into
a park by beautifying with grass
and shubbery.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

The Coggin firm OF cattlemen were
fortunate in the small loss on the
LOO head shipped in here recently.
They report five or six OF The weak
one succumbed to the storm Of las,
week, which was the worst in years
for April.-Glenr!o Tribune.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

Another heavy, soft snow fell Mon
day, possibly SIX inches. and Just the
right kind for moisture. Some loss
to stookmen will result, but il is be-
lieved that when grass comes it will
be in sufficient abundance to put
tallow on every animal Vaughn
Naws
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

C0oeonWoo4 Farmors Active -.
The Cottonwood farmers are un-
oe6jng:a car of Swift's phosphate
q sse on their alfalfa fields. Last
yels Daring and Seely, on the Klon-
~ ssseh, fertilized a part of a
Akte field and the difference be
030en NE fertilized and unfertilized
oa11s Of. the field was 50 apparent
tha4 the farmers in that vicinity are
e66uI . considerable amount Of the
fsse6liser this spring-Lake Arthur
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

John Flaming of Dayton reports
tAas- he has about 80 head of cattle
aafooned on an island made by the
fIo0d IN the Peeos nearly three weeks
49, The flood did considerable
SaAage in various places. At the
Lakewood dam :he. road was COM
plGgely washed away just below the
eemeat spillway.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

A. A.. Mourfield, who has been an
N, M. c. tra,nman during the winter,
moved back to his homestead near
Progresso the first OF last week.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

The Willard Nero. Co. last week
shipped a car load each Of COW
hides and sheep pelts to eastern
Misunderstanding Enterprise.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

The eoneensus of opinion among
thSs ,orchardists. soue two dozen OF
whom reported to the Weather Bu-
neaa last week, 10 that no material
aaAage has been sustained by the
fruit thus far. Tests of apple and
peoeh blossoms fail to show any ap-
Daeaat injury.-Roswell Record.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
Mckinley

DR.. Flanningan the U. S. Veterinarian
is looking after stock disease, on the
Reservation. He reports no serious
contagious disease among the sheep,
up to date.-Caiiup Independent.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

The 18th Cavalry stationed at
Columbus, which was preparing to
leave about the last of this month
for Panama, has received an order
to remain there for two or three
months longer.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
Store Buglarixed

Store Buslarized =.
The R. L. HALEY dry goods store
was broken into last week and goods
and money to the value of $4,000
were taken. Suspicion fell on a num-
Der of Mexicans, two of whom we're
arrested and jailed and will have a
hearing. The stolen goods were
found by officers. They had been
hid in Dark Canyon near the Mexi-
al village of San Jose.-Carlsbad
Current.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
LUNA

The work of renodeling the old
Lodge building, whicl, is to be made
the home of Sam Fein's clothing
store, began Monday.
The whole west side is to be taken
out and plate glass put in instead.
Mr.. Fein expects to oct into the new
home by June lst.-Columhus Courier
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

N. NJ. c. is planning to get their
work train and ditcher going just
as Don as there is weather that will
permit work.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

Zeno M. Johnson has purchased
from the Meadows Drug Store, o!
Deming, a number Of booths TO be
used in connection with his fountain.
The booths are very attractive pieces
of furniture, and add very much to
the appearance of the interior OF
the Parlor Drug store.-Columbus
Courier.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

E. S, Matthews, formerly with the
Mercantile company, moved his
family to his farm near Hobbs last
week. Mr., Matthews thinks with
the present supply of water to start
with, he ar irr:gate a bumper crop
this acknowledgment Leader.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

L. Selby, formerly connected
WilA the First National Bank at Ar
tesA, bought the grocery stock Of
Mckee & Sullivan last week.-Lake
AaDAur Times.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

Mr., Thompson moved his family
from Hadly, Texas, to the Asa Horn
place, which he has purchased.-
Glenrio Tribune.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

H. H. Taylor has leased the Mis-
souri, Hotel At Carlsbad for six
months and will take possession i'm.
mediately.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
C0LFAx

0eesSsoen Severe o. Livssteek
lie big Snowstorm over northern
~. <astern New Mexico last week,
sesQUoaaied- By heavy freezing
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
Three Little Tots Deserted

lnFee Ilttio OTIS DeSerteo
The cries of a little child one day
last week attracted the attention OF
neighbors to a house where upon
entering, three little children were
found huddled up in bed, shielding
themselves from the cold. The boy.
eight years old, a girl five and a baby
two were found to be the children OF
c. L. Hills, the latter, according to
the story of the little boy, had been
gone four days, and the children
knew nothing of his whereabouts.
investigation by the police dis
closes the fact that about three or
four weeks ago the mother of the
children is alleged to have separated
from her husband and had gone to
Oklahoma City.
The father evidently also deserted
the home, leaving the three little
tots to their fate. Without any
provision for food, and no means
of protecting themselves against the
cold except staying in bed.
Placed in the care of a r~eighbor.
the three children are awaiting the
untangling Of the situation by the
police .-Clovis Journal.
The Baptist Church Of Clovis is
behind a movement to erect a $4,000
sanitarium in the near future in that
city.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

Another hotel has been added to
East Vaughn, Joe McCutchcon has
completed repairs on the corner
building and has opened Up a bright,
coy and attractive place.-Vaughn
News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

J.. B. Daniels, who owns an ~irrigat.
ed farm two miles south OF Alamo.
gordo, will plant a small patch OF
cotton on his land this month. He
has obtained seed from Oklahoma
with which he intends to experiment,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
Bootlegsers Convicted

H. c. Whitney. a detective employed
by the city authorities, made a report
of his activities Oh Wednesday, and
filed complaints against several of
Gallup's bootleggers. The cases were
tried before Police Magistrate John
Schauer, who assessed fines ranging
from $50 to 500 and six months
imprisonment.
In the cases where the defendants
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

H. NJ. Vickery who with associates
have organized a bank to be located
at Cloudcroft, announced last weel.
that the state bank examiner had
granted him a charter and that the
new bank would be started about the
first Of May.-Aiamagordo News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

F. c, Kr eyer of Mountainair finish
ed sowing his alfalfa, and has about
20 acre. seeded.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

J. H. Taylor, who operated a Soda
factory here two years ago, has re-
turned to Wagon M:und with the
purpose of staying for good. He
has opened up his Soda business in
connection with a pool hall.-Wagon
Mound Paragraph.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

The Otis Gin and Warehouse
company Is breaking ground for its
seed house, which will be under way
in a short time. The machinery will
be shipped at an early date. and the
housing for it will be ready upon its
arrival At Otis.-Car1sbad Argus. .
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

E. Purdy of Carlsbad Las gone into
the chicken business on a large scale.
having just established an electric
incubator in which he has placed
over 200 eggs.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
Cleared Over $1,000

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Punke OF
Thomas, have sold their arm ,and
will leave for Neosho, Mo They are
retiring from farm life on
OF Mr.. Punke's health. Their son,
Ferdinand's enlistment in the army.
a year ago last September, neces-
STATED constant work for Mr.. Punke
whose endurance was not great
enough for the task. Mrs. Punke
says that she and her husband clear
ed up over a thousand dollars on
their place last yeaf,-Clayton Citi-
zen.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

Two quarter sections staked as
placer mining claims were sold las
week to some Tyrone people fol
$500.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

I. b. Coleman, an employee of the
Globe Plaster and Mining company,
at Globe, returned to Carlsbad, this
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
TORRANCE
Decided To Remain

DecIueu TO Nomhln
X. L. Storey, who recently sold his
farm in Pinon District has given up
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
OTER0

Jim LETTERS, a we'll known cattle
man Of the southern part of the
county, reports that all Of the II
try between Orange and Van Horne,
Texas, had been staked for oil.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18
LEA

The Tatum community is soon to
vote on a $l5,000W bond issue for
the purpose Of erecting an up-to-date
school building at that place.--Lov-
ington Leader.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

J. T. Whitmore Of Tucumcari has
sold his grocery stock to J. II. Haw-
kins of Logan and Mr.. Hawkins ha.
already taken charge.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

Bunk Ship and father bought q
bunch of yearlings at Jenkins and q
bunch from Fred Nymeyer last week
to put on their rannch in Texas
Lovington Leader.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

G. c. Lewis is rounding a carload
OF hogs for shipment this week.
Wagon Mound Sentinel.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

Martin and Bond are hauling $500
lbs. of alfalfa seed, which they sold
TO the Doherty Mere. Co. Folsom.
Think of alfalfa seed being sold by
the car load. This shows the great
quantities of alfalfa grown down the
river. Only a short time ago O. w.
McCuistion hauled in $4,000 pounds.
--Des Moines Swastika.
T. J. Baker has purchased the Chris
R'denour 800 acre ranch in the VAL
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-04-18

Work was started on the Pound
well but the big snow the past week
is interfering greatly with haul ng
material for the derrick. The roads
were already in bad cond ton and
it will be several days before they
will be in shape TO hold up the heavy
rig. Lumber for the derrick is being
hauled out and the pit dug-Tucum-
carl News.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
MOTION PICTURE NEWS.
What the Picture Theatcrs
Have to Tell You.
ARCADE SUNDAY AND MONDAY
MARGUERITE CIAARK'S
~ NEW PHOTOTTIAY HAS
FASCINATING THEME

SaIutary lessons to young brides
who think themselves neglected by
their hard working husbands and who
engage In more or less harmless fllr-
tations with other men. are embraced
In the development of the story of
Lets Elope" the new paramount
starring vehicle OF Marguerite Clark,
which will be presented at the Arcade
theatre next Sunday and Monday.
The theme Is a fascinating one and its
treatment by producer and star has
been guided by delicacy and taste
with superb effect
The story is based upon Fred Jack
sons successful play THE Naughty
Wife" which made n big hit in New
York during the season OF 191f-1s.
The adaptation was made by Kathe-
rine Reed and John S. Robertson di-
rected. The photography Is the work
of Hal Young, who is generally recog-
nized as a wizard with the lens.
The plot deals with young wife
of an author who believes herself
neglected and plans to elope with
shallow Drained young man. How the
husband learns of this and takes
hand in the subsequent proceedings
CONT bines to make this one of the
greatest comedies in which Miss Clark |
has been seen in many day. Miss
Clark wears several stunning gowns
in this picture. all.of which will inter-
est her women admirers.
One of the strongest companies ever
assembled in support of Miss Clark,
appears in this picture. The cast is
headed by Frank Mills who plays op-
oosite to Miss Clark. Castor Glass
mas an excellent role and others In
he cast include Helen Green. Bian-
he Standing, George Stevens and Al
'ert Busby.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
Alta SUNDAY AND MONDAY
MAE MARSH DELIGHTFUL IN
THE RONDAGE OF BARBARA

Mae Marsh cleverly combines
whimsical comedy and gripping drama
in her new Goldwyn Picture. "The
Bondage of Barbara" which comes to
the Alta Theatre beginning Sunday
She finds her happiest role as the
little mother of a weak younger
brother. for whose shortcomings she
holds herself responsible. He is used
by two individuals to gain their own
ends. One is "Slick" Simmons. keep
er of a questionable resort. The other
is Jack Newton. son of Barbara's em-
ployer. Tony, the brother. is eager
to escape his sisters care and seek his
fortune in New York. Jack Newton
fans this desire until the boy is will
ing to accept money from him on the
promise that he (Tony) will leave
town for good. The money Jack gets
by robbing the safe in Barbara's Of
flee. taking enough to pay his debts
as we'll.
Barbara suspects her brother. but
says nothing that will fasten the guilt
upon him. Instead, she silently takes
the blame. and. while her employer
cannot believe her a thief, he feels
justified in turning her over to the
Her sentence to REFORM
atory cannot be prevented by her law
yer sweetheart. How these two solve
the mystery constitutes most of the
engrossing action. t4fs
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
Alta TODAY
"wIIEN LOVE is BLIND"
MOST NOVEL COMEDY

Beautiful girls. clever comedians
cats. dogs ct catera. are the principal
features of when Love Is Blind" the
new Paramount Mack Sennett comedy
which Is scheduled to be shown at
the Alta Theatre today This is an
iiproaring farce that is guaranteed to
drive away the blues Of the most
Jaundiccd spectator.
Pen Turpin and Charles Lyn are the
principal fun-makers They are old
pals who become rivals in love and
later develop into detectives who risk
life and limb in their efforts TO catch
a notorious crook only to learn that
they have been chasing the wrons
man. Marie provost and Phyllis Ha-
yer portray the leading feminine roles.
with the aid of the sennett beauty
girls. Teddy. the great Dane, Pep, the
studio cat and other animals the
characters in the comedy put across
numerous screamingly funny Incidents
all of which contribute to make this
one of the most enjoyable comedies
turned out by the Paramount-Sennett
forces in long while. 1t must be
seen to be appreciated. The croGueI
game alone is worth the price Of ad-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
PAsTIsfE TODAY
DESMOND PLAYS IN
WESTERN SATIRE

William Desmond does a remark
ably clever satire on western stuff
in "The Prodigal Liar" his latest
Jesse d. Hampton production Tor re-
lease by Exhibitors Mutual.
The wild and woody west of cow
punching, stage coaches, cattle thiev-
ing and the desperate is no more ac-
cording to "The Prodigal Liar" In
its place has come the sheep herder'
the flivver the gentleman planter ana
the California bungalow.
Six-shooters aren't in fashion and
they're carried for ornamental pur-
poses only by the old timers who in
sist upon living over again the good
old days"
II was unto such setting as this that
a petite maiden from the east stepped.
She opened her eyes upon modern
paved country village. as dignified as
any that ever nestled in the hills OF
Vermont and as progressive of any In
the corn belt of Iowa.
A wild and woody west" was stag
ed for her benefit, desperado sub
stituted, and with the help of some
magnificent lying, she was provided
with romance and adventure for
few weeks, and real adventure" for
few minutes.
The production bristles with COM
edy, unusual and humorous situations.
Betty Compson plays leading woman
with Mr.. Desmond and the cast in
cludes Frank Lanning, Louis Morri-
son and Walter Perry photoplay fav-
orites.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
ARCADE TO-DAY
"A HOUSE DIVIDED" THREE CON-
SECUTIVE BLACKTON FEATURE
PRODUCED FROM ANTHONY
p. KELLY SCENARIO

"a House Divided J. Stuart Black
toms next feature release, which will
play 3 days engagement at the Ar
cade theatre, beginning today is the
third consecutiv Blackton feature
produced from an Anthony Paul Kel-
ley script. The author of Three
Faces East the current Broadway
stage success. adapted The Common
Cause for Commodor Blackton from
the play by ]. Hartley Manners and
Major Ian Hay Beth. Vitagraph is
now distributing this special "Life's
Greatest Problem the second of the
series, was entirely Mr.. Kelly's brain
child, both the story ard the script
being his work. The third of the
Blackton- Kelly associations, "a House
Divided" was adapted by Mr.. Kelly
from the novel, 1.-The Substance of
His House." by Ruth Holt Boucicault.
'A House Divided" presents the
same quintette of stars who are scor-
ing such a success in the Blackton
special. 1.-The Common Cause Syl-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

THE FITTING OF GLASSES
Can only be properly done by an op-
tometrist of long experience who is
equipped with modern sight-testing
devices.
If you come here to have your
glasses fitted, you will find the most
modern equipment that all who come
may have the proper examination of
their eyes and consequently the right
glasses when they are needed.
Reasonable Charges.
DALE ROTHWELL
optometrist and optician
over Workingmen's Clothing store
Phone sos.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
OF MEDICINE ORGANIZED

CHICAGO. Oct. AT a conference
of leading gynecologists of Europe,
held in Brussels last week. the Inter
national Association of Gynecoloeists
and Obstetricians was organized and
it was decided to hold the first meet
ing of the association in America in
1922. Franklin Martin, NJ d. Chi
cago, was nominated president.
The congress will be international
in its representation and the meeting
will probably be held in Washington,
New York City, or Chicago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
Setting Mns the Word.

"Those women have been setting
there for an hour or more"
You shouldn't say setting, my
dear. 1t Is sitting
mo. setting is what meant III
think they're Matching out trouble for
somebody "
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

via Dreamer and Herbert Rawllnson
are again featured In the leading roles.
with Lieutenant Lawrence Groasmith
and Violet and Charles Blackton
heading the supporting cast
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
Admiration.

Ibid YOU grasp the significance of
that lecturers remarks?"
Not altogether"
'"rhen why did you applaud so
much?"
well, admire brains and I
thought that man must be awful
STUART TO understand what - wa
talking about,.-Washington Star
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
A Useful Animal.

''why do YOU keep that porcupine
about the place."
well, those motorists didn't mind
running over my hens, but they give
that porcupine a wide berth. They
don't want no punctured tires
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

Viscomt Grey, who retired from
public life in England, several years
ago on account of falling eyesight
finally agreed to accept, the post of
ambassador to the United states. This
photograph was made soon after his
arrival. viscount Grey broke a prec-
edent when he landed by permitting
newspaper men to interview him.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-09
r & We
FROM ROUND AND 'BoUT UNION

Mrs. John Yatt and daughters were
trading in Mena Friday.
Louis Kenworthy and brother,
Floyd, were in Mena on Saturday.
Next Sunday is the Rev Whitta-
ker's day to deliver the GOSPEL here.
Molasses making is in good prog
lfess in our community, as well as cot
ton picking.
Word received from Miss Cora Bur-
nett Of Wilburton, Ok, states that she
lis getting homesick for Polk county,
hut is not assured that she will be
home before next May.
Mr. and Mrs w. r. Hunt, formerly
Of Union Grove, have moved back to
Mena, They like the community fine,
but on account Of Mr.. Hunts health
they had to move back to town.
Louis Kenworthy, son Of G. E.
kenworthy, returned home last Thurs
day, having been mustered out of
service at Camp Pike. Louis is well
sofaed BY all his friends. He did not
go to France, but was made rank
cook at Camp Pike.
Next Tuesday is the regular meet
ing of the boys and girls club, but
they will be notified later as to wheth-
ler Miss Anna Woods will be with
them. She is thinking Of going to
her home, and if so there will be no
meeting of our club.
ArL Slave y