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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
TELEPHONE CO. MAY.
ABANDON SERVICE
However, Memphis Company
Gets Prices on Material.
Employees Being Paid.

1t will be four to six months before
the Memphis Telephone company can
furnish telephone service to local sub
scribers, according to the latest esti-
mate. made by officials Monday. But
temporary equipment is being rugged 10
care Tor the heavy out Of town, long dis
lance users. This should be ready
within a few days,
There is grave doubt whether the
Memphis Telephone company ever will
resume service, although no one, includ-
lng company officials, will state what
the future Of the company will
be. The impending merger with the
Cumberland Telephone which
may be authorized by the third and final
passage of a city ordinance Tuesday,
makes 1t appear likely that the merger
VIII be effected before new equipment
sufficient to take care of the company's
needs could be installed.
However, the work Of rehabilitation Is
going forward Just as though the com
pany planned to resume service at the
earliest possible date. Instructions have
been given to Capt, John McGregor,
general manager Of the company. to OBJ
tain prices on complete, new equipment
for the telephone plant. A new switch
board will be the most expensive item
on this list.
This step is being taken, according e
Capt. McGregor, so that II II is decided
to continue the business of the tele'
phone company, regardless OF the com
ing merger, which would take severa
months, no time will be lost in replacing
the wrecked equipment.
Meantime, while affairs practically ar
at a ~standstill, every one of the IS EN-
ployes Of the Memphis Telephone com
panv stlll is on the pay roll. and vii
draw pay for this week at least.
InGstHu n,n :, rnnnN Nha EaaRnfnn n
the plant. looking over the damage don
by Saturday afternoons fire, Estimat
Of the damage in dollars and cents can
not be made at present. Capt. McGrego
said. However, It generally Is believe
that the damage from the fire viii ex
coed 800, 900.
The fire originated in the wire room
on the second floor of the compan
building at 1876 Monroe venue Contac
with a high voltage wire somewher
along the line presumably caused III
blaze. Damage principally was done I
/ costly silk insulated wires and switc
: boards.
Sputtering and Kissing caused by tn
flames attracted John Archer, wir
chief, who, with another employe, wa
) In the wireroom. The blaze broke ou
at 5:36 o'clock, Archer seized u fire eS
tinguisher and attacked the flames
which were eating rapidly along tn
! wires. which led through the wirerool
to the big main switchboard.
The extinguisher proved i~nadeuuat
Shouting to the other man to run Il
: fire department salvage hesdquarter
a few doors further down Monroe ave
) nue., Archer continued to douse ii
blaze with the extinguisher until III
firemen arrived.
The chemical extinguisher of the sally
age corps proved no better than II
: small e~xtinguisher. But when dowr
: town departments arrived in a fe
moments, they soon checked the blaE
t No n was injured in the fight on Il
n flames.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
A. H. KORTRECHT
Attorney. at Law

Suite l52s-2o Bank Of Commerce Building
Phone Main 5o9l
Having resumed the practice of law | invite my
friends to call upon me at the above address.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
ANDERSON TELLS
OF BIG CHANGE
Wife So Nervous Couldn't
Hold Cup Coffee Without
SpiIIinu II.

My wife's wonderful Improvement is
the talk Of all our netghbnrs,' said q
Anderson, who lives at $3.50 Norton
Ave, Kansas City, Missouri, In con
v~ersation with a Tanlac representative
q few days ago,
when she began taking 'ranlac," he
continued, she only weighed one hun
dred and ten pounds n hardly ever
enjoyed a well day, but now she weighs
one hundred and torty-seven and Is
enjoying better health than she has
In ten years, For years her tomach
had been in such a bad condition that
she couldn't eat without bloating all
UP with gas and suffering terribly with
pain and palpitation OF the heart, She
WAS badly constipated and had head
aches and pains In the back every day.
Her appetite was very poor and what
she did eat seemed 10 do her no good
as she was losing weight and strength,
She also had an attack Of the FLU
and this left her in a much worse con-
dition Than ever.
she had tried every kind Of stomach
medicine we heard Of, but she kept
getting worse until a lady friend OF
hers, who had gotten well by taking
Tanlac, persuaded her TO try 1t, Before
she had finished the first bottle she
had a good appetite and was able Ia
digest her food better, Now she car
eat Just anything ana says she never
lveIe " ol Gus pluhtlHk ,VI pali
afterward. she was so nervous be.
fore taking Tanlac that she couldn't
carry n cup Of coffee without splitting
II and would sometimes drop the cup
But now her nerves are In good shape
and she sleeps every night Just like &
child, Her headaches and backacht
have left her and her housework seemI
to he easy for her, II anybody haC
told me Tanlac could do so much fol
my wife ! wouldn't have believed them
II certainly is the finest medicine mad,
and | am glad OF the opportunity to tel
the public about IT,"
Tanlac Ia sold in Memphis by War
mock Drug Co, and Weiss Pharmac,
and all the leading druggists in prac
America. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
MEXICAN S0L0NS TAKE
SIX SHOTS IN DUEL

LAREDO, TEX, Aug. lS,-A duel be-
chamber OF deputies, Victoria L.Orandi.
Of Vera Cruz, and Luis Bspinosa, Of
Chiapas, at a point near. the capital. Is
described by all the Mexico City papers
received here. Six shots were fired
without effect.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18

Wahpeton Inn -- Open June
lst. Ten houses for sale at
Hardy, Ark. Lots for OILS.
Agents wanted. See Mr.. Graves,
IS Madison. Let him tell you
how to get two weeks vacation
at Wahpeton and all expenses
paid. NJ. 661.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sabbath morning 9:45 the Sabbath
School will meet. Be sure and be in
your place on time.
ll:00. The Rev. Caldwell's subject
will be, "Christs Blood the Theme Of
the Redeemed because 1t Perfecteth
U.s."
The Sacrament of the Lords supper
will be administered at the morning
service. Let those who purpose unit
ing with the church be present fifteen
minutes before the morning service
begins.
The evening service will begin at
500. The subject will be, "A Few
of the Good Words Spoken in Favor
Of the Flower Garden of the Bible, be.
caues of the Beneficial Results Accru-
ing from a Stroll Through It."
Special music will be rendered at
both services. Come thou with US and
we will do thee good.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

Judge IIazelwood of Amarillo, was
lere this week representing client
u the District Court.
- Michael's Episcopal Guild will
meetN social session with Mrs. Will
lam BNlng, on October 10.
Mrs. NJ. j. FARRELL left Sunday
morning for Wagonmound where she
expects to spend the winter.
II. II. Miller was in today from Quay
on business and finding out all he
could about the oil development.
Oscar Sandusky has returned home
from the east where he has been the
past month visiting home folks.
Mrs. c. +. Messck of Pueblo, Colo,
is visiting Mrs. H. Lang for few
days. Mrs. Messick is a sister of Mrs.
Lang.
o. c. Goodloe has been spending a
few weeks at Hot Springs, N. NJ, on
account of i'll health. He is reported
much better.
| Mrs. John Fraser, who had been
visiting her brother, VIM Troup, lief,
Monday morning for her home at
Boydston, Texas.
| Joe Beevcrs was here from Forrest
Wednesday on business. He report.
the farmers in that community are
clated over the crops and the money
obtained therefor.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Pete Borquez was in from Quay
!uturady on business.
VI. W. Bates was here this week
from Logan attending court.
Mrs. Paul Potter went to Amarillo
Monday for few days visit.
W. Watkins and family I've moved
to their farm northeast of Iown.
John f. Bell and Hugo Loewenstern
were here from Nara Visa this week
on business.
l.OST-Rubber tire for Baby Buggy
Finder please leave ut this office or
call phone III.
Mrs. Miller, daughter of W. Wat
kins is here from Pennsylvania vis-
iting her father.
POSITION WANTED-By expert
cuced stenographer. Reference given.
Apply News office. 81
ANTED-Position by experienced
huok-keeper and cashier. Call News
Office for particulars.
Nicely Furnished Front Bedroom
close to High School in new adobe res
l'nce for rent. Gentleman preferred
Call at this Office.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

Checkers, 10 Warehousemen, 20 La.
borers, 6 Typists, Stenographers, 2
File Clerks.
There are vacancies for twenty Ser
geants and two Q. M. Sergeants, Sen
ior grade in the above list. The pay
ranges from $50 to 1881 per month
besides food, clothing, lodging, medi-
cal and dental treatment. Here is a
chance for some young ambitious men
to get a goodjob with good pay.
For further information on the
above subject or any other branch
of the army call at the Army Re-
cruting Station, Tucumcari, N. M.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

j. II. Jackson, who is running an
oil drill at Burkburnett, is back to
Tucumcari visiting friends. He and
the boys have drilled nine wells eight
Of which were good while the other
was cluster" He said he heard
down there that oil had been struck
here, but finds nothing but gas or hot
cir. He will return to Tucumcari
with his outfit if oil is found here.
Miss Irene Neafus left last week for
FL Centre, Calf, where on Thurs
day, Oct. . she was married to Mr.
Lacey Ezelle, formerly of this place,
but now of Seeley, Calf, where he is
in the drug business. While in Tu-
cumcari he was travelling for the Will
son Meat Co. Mr.. and Mrs. Ezell have
many friends here who wish them u
long and prosperous journey down
life's pathway.
Farr Herring and family left the
first of the week for Tucumcarl,
where they will reside temporarily,
or until Mr.. Herring deciGes upon u
permanent location, whicn he expects
to find in the Texas oll feds. Their
many friends regret very much to
lose them hut wish them ooundleos
success wherever they ueIidr to inaHe
their home. House Pioneer New.
While mentioning some of the sue,
cessful farmers on the plains it will
lot be amss to report s. +. Rush,
of the Forrest community. He had in
| $50 acres of wheat and r,shed close
to 1900 bushels. For this wheat he
obtained about $4,000 and after pay
,ng expense of hauling, harvest and
seed he had nice little sum left. He
had an opportunity to buy more land
next to his farm so he bought ll40
acres paying $ll per acre for same.
IN other words the profits from 300
acres of wheat land enabled Mr.. Rush
to buy this additional land.
Alexander Rivera Tucumcari boy
Who has been in the army for two
years, being in France most of the
Itime. arrived in Tucumcari Wednes-
lday, Oct. |. He was wounded three
time, the first being at Cantigny, Sec
ond in the scissors drive, and last
six days before armistice was signed
while fighting in the Argonne and the
Meuse Forest. He is practically well
although his injuries were quite SER
ous and from reports it was though,
he would never return. Tucumcari IL
proud of this young man and the ser
vice rendered in behalf of this country
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

j. b. Yeakley was in today from
McAlister with peaches grown on his
place. He had whole truck load and
had no trouble disposing of same.
W. W. Woolsey of the Peco Produc-
ing a. Refining Co., left last night for
FL Paso and other points to buy fire
brick and other material for the con-
struction of the refinery buildings.
r. L. Gossard of Caddo, Texas, and
Miss Bonnie White of Daniey, n. NJ,
were married at Grady Sept. 80 by
Rev. B. O. Massegee.
Jesse Hunsaker, Jacksonville, Texas,
and Vera Willngham, of Hamilton,
Texas, were married in Tu 'umcari
last Friday, Oct. 3 by Judge j. {.
Williams.
The next meeting of the Bay View
Club will be with Mrs. Donohoo, on
October %. There will be a Mac
Dowell program, under the direction
of Mrs. George.
co,tleman renresentinc the gov.
ornmen, arrived here this week 10 sell
some surplus blankets. There never
was n more oppor.une time as the cool
weather makes one think of what hap
nened last year and those government
blankets are said to be good and warm
coverings.
III. .o;,,oIi tho rost y,ooL bos b.ar
40 ;,ahns Tomotbar With tho beavy
- n,i" ~ os Soo,ansLor tho arass is as,
s"na5 % and ,hosa wt Jesire to n,on,
49,, J,eu amo a ,,'ro 80 os =, nood stord Car,
%"ey i, aie 81 ~ -, ' - saod 49,,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09
THE BAPTIST CHURCH

DO not forget to worship with us
next Sunday. The Sunday School
will meet at 9.45. At IL. the pastor
will speak on Looking Forward"
and at 8. p. m. "The Wrath of God"
b. Y. p. U. at Z. p. m. Let US come
out and make 1t good day.
G. f. ELLIS, Pastor.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

=. II. Sisney this week purchased
the two Lamar residences and the
DeYampert residence on Second and
High Streets. He has confidence in
the future of Tucumcar. The con-
sideration was not made public but
it is said the price was in excess to
that prevailing heretofore.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

The tickets are on sale for the big
annual Halloween Ball 10 be gwen
by st. Michael's Episcopal Guild, at
Federal Hall, on October 81. Don't
fail to plan to attend this the swellest
social event Of the season. And next
month, you remember, there will be the
Food and Apron sale, the day be-
fore Thanksgiving.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09
ROOM 2. ELK HOTEL

and look at Blankets, or write him
POst0fiice Box 466. Tucumcari, N. NJ.
Will be here two or three days.
This is the best bargain of the season
so Don't miss it. These blankets will
keep you warm and winter is coming
on. ACT QUICKLY
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

Charley Metcalf has returned home
from Kansas where he has been Wis
iting home folks. He says Kansas is
the driest place on earth. There has
been no rains since the 4th of July,
and the ground is too hard and dry
for the farmers to plow for wheat
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09
MEN WANTED FOR THE
QUARTERMASTER CORPS

The following enlisted personnel is
required by the Post Supply Officer,
at TT. Bliss, Texas: 10 Clerks, 10
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

FOR SALE Five-room '.ouse and
bath; price $500. S450 cash, balance
monthly. If interested see Earl
George before October 10.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

Mrs. II. Lang and children returned
last week from a visit with relatives
and friends in Plainview, Texas, and
at Pueblo and Trinidad, Colo.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

FOR SALE -Five-room .ouse and
bath; price $500. S450 cash, balance
monthly. If interested see Earl
George before October 10.
Mrs. II. Lang and children returned
last week from visit with relatives
and friends in Plainview, Texas, and
at Pueblo and Trinidad. Colo.
Jess j. Paige, of Tucumcari, and
Miss Nellie Reed Of Newland, Texas,
were married in this city October 4,
by the Rev. John Caldwell.
II. Kuhlman is having his Office
building on West Main St., remodeled
and an attractive sample room built
along the east side of the building.
Mrs. J. II. Chapman writes from
Marlborough, Pa, that her daughter
has bought home there and she will
he with her daughter until after the
holidays.
Miss Gladys keeler has been en-
ployed by the Board of Directors as
athletic director for the girls at the
High School and has commenced her
duties in the gym.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry II. McElroy and
their little son, are here this week at
the Vorenberg. Mr.. McElroy has a
number of cases in the District Court
now in session.
Mrs. J. G. Griffith and two children
came in unannounced Sunday and sur
prised G. f.. Hunter, brother Of Mrs.
Griffith, and family. They expect to
remain several days.
The press reporter has failed to give
the News n line on what was done at
the Methodist conference held here
last week. II is understood that Tu,
cumcari has been awarded n new min
lister, a Rev. Lewellen, formerly of
CarriZoZo.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

Jess j. Paige, of Tucumcari, and
Miss Nellie Reed Of Newland, Texas,
were married in this city October a.,
by the Rev. John Caldwell.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

Sam Wells, formerly of Jordan, but
who moved to Forestburg, Texas about
n year ago, Is back on bu. mess. He
owns his farm near Jordan and is ex-
pectng to put in some wheat this fall
and with the children will perhaps
move back to New Mexico. Mrs.
Wells died last March after an extend
ed illness and an operation for cancer.
The State Federation of Women's
Clubs meets in Ration on October Ia,
10 and l6. The delegates from Tu-
cumcari who will attend are Mrs. c..
J. Clavel for the Woman's Club, Mrs.
r. A. Dodson and Mrs. f. s. Kinds
for the Bay View Club, and Mrs. R.
p. Donohoo for the Tucumcari Fed
GRAFTON of Clubs. An invitation will
be extended the Federation to hold
the next session in Tucumcari, next
October, 1920.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

II. Kuhlman is having his Office
building on West Main St., remodeled
and an attractive sample room built
along the east side of the building.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

Mrs. J. II. Chapman writes from
Marlborough, Pa, that her daughter
has bought home there and she will
be with her daughter until after the
holidays.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1919-10-09

]. b. Yeakley was in today from
McAlister with peaches grown on his
place. He had whole truck load and
had no trouble dsposing of same.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-04
JURY DELIBERATES
ALL NIGHT LONG
Hammond Case Hard One
For The Criminal Court
Jury To Decide.

CROWN POINT. Ind. June A iVry
in the criminal court deliberated all
Monday night as to what punishment
should be meted out to Mike Dedlola
and Urls Ginsky. Of Hammond. charg-
ed with assault and battery. Peter
Goslonocist was the complaining wit
ness, testifying that the two held him
up and tried 10 rob him. At 10 a. m.
the jury brought in a verdict OF a $50
fine for each
Frank Zimbra. Of East Chicago was
fined $500 and costs for assault and
battery on Tuesday.
Edward Bowman plead not guilty to
the charge Of petit larceny on Tuesday
and not wanting a jury to decide as
to his guilt. but leaving his fate in
the hands of Judge Smith. who decided
that Bowman should be fined TO the
extent of $50. disenfranchised for one
year and spend so days at the Indiana
state Farm for stealing 5000 from
Howard Taylor OF Hammond
An affidavit was filed against Steve
Ristoff of Gary. on Tuesda~ for
attempting to bribe Henry Gust a
Gary police officer Ristoff had been
arrested for annoying young girls in
Gary and offered $50 to Gust if he
would release him. As a result he is
in the jail at Crown Point awaiting
rial on two charges.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-04
new Street
CARS ON WAY
TO HAMMOND
Ten New Cars From St,
Louis To Be Seen On
Columbia Ave. Ex-
tension.

Omcials Of the Hammond, Whiting *
East Chicago street railway have been
notified that the ten cars ordered for
use on the Columbia avenue extension
of the Hammond lines have been COM
pleted The following telegram. dated
May 26, was received last week by
President o. G. Talmadge from ST.
Louis:
Your cars will be ready for shipment
later part of this week. Inspector
should be here not later than Wednes-
day, 2Sth. TO make final inspection.
American Car Co"
An inspector has been in ST. Louis
since that date and 1t is possible that
part. of not all Of the cars are now on
their way to Hammond. At the meet
ing Of the city council last evening the
Columbia venue proposition was
brought up as usual. and as no informa-
ton was at hand regarding the attitude
Of the company. a motion was passed tC
the effect that the company be notified
TO have cars running within thirty days
In case the company fails to comply
with the wishes Of the. council the mat
ter is to be taken up with the Public
Utilities Commission at indianapolis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-04
Last Duty
In Germany
a Sad One
From CPL. L. J.. PARRY
Crimes Reporter with A. OF o., 315tn
Am. Train, 9oth Div.)
(Tifnes Reporter with A of o.

OSAAN, Germany. May 15.-One Of
the last duties our outfit has been call
ed upon to perform and the saddest TO
us before we leave Germany for home
was the burial Of a comrade at Trier
1t broke me UP in busienss to be on the
firing squad. This boy was severely
crushed when he slipped and fell in
front of the wheels of a quad. He was
rushed to the hospital at Trier but died
four hours later. 1t was a blow to our
company. He was fine boy and the
the verge Of going home 1t will be an
awful shock TO his old mother who had
written how glad he was coming
Wen. tho latest is we leave here the
nth for St Nazaire Why that instead
of Brest. as first reported. I don't know.
1t makes no difference where we sail.
Just put me on ship and head me
west This is the last you will hear
from me until reach the old L. S A.
l advise you TO be careful about getting
mixed up in any Of these divisional
claims for honors. The Stars and
stripes cut out all those letters All
the divisions fought nobly. You viii
be put out because ! didn't go on the
spaper special to view the battle
fields. Well. l was in a dilemma 1
tried to get on the first trip but we
were chosen alphabetically and you
know when the P's come.
My invitation to go came in from the
Goth division headquarters the other day
and il was a case of either taking the
trip or not coming home with the Doth
also designated for convoy 1t meant
my getting home as a casual. God
knows when. ! wanted TO go on the
special and feast for week with those
200 newspaper AMI magazine writer's
So I decided to &C me home with my CUT
fit and not be stuck here any longer
than l could help. I've seen enough
battle fronts and war ruins anyway
Just the old home town is what l want
10 see Ana if the dope is true I'll be
back before this letter reaches you.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-04
ANOTHER
PLAYGROUND
ACCIDENT

John Kelly son Of Mrs. Margaret
Kelley of 100 Highland st. Hammond.
vas quite badly hurt az recess this
morning when he was thrown from a
tecter-totter in the play grounds Of
Washington school
John with two other boys. was on one
end Of the teeter and three boys We're
o1 the other hand. in some way the
boys on the other end slipped Off throw
ing John in the air.
He came down on his head and was
Knocked unconscious by the fall. The
teeter came down on his face cutting
and bruising it badly and knocking one
Of his teeth loose.
The teachers gave him FIRST aid and
called doctor. His mother took him
home ia an automobile where he is stu
quite i'll.
This is only one Of a very great
number Of accidents that have happened
on the play grounds Of Hamond schools
since the installation Of apparatus.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-04
PITTSBURGH MAN
is ON GRILL
NEWS SERVICE


PITTSBURGH. Pa. June John
Johnson. said to be head Of the I. w. w.
organizat ton in this district was being
severely grilled by the local police today
in their effort to help clear up the nation
wide bomb plot mystery. After he is
alleged TO have told the police that he
knew the man who made the bombs that
were exploded here. Johnson refused TO
say more. declaring that TO "squeaI" fur
ther would practically sign his death
warrant. 1t is said that the tip given by
johnson led to a search in Chicago.
johnson. one Of seventeen suspects un-
der arrest here. shot at a detective when
the latter raided an l. W W. headquar-
ters. The police say that he answers the
description of the man seen near one of
the houses that was wrecked just before
the explosion occurred.
The roundup of suspects continued
here today