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The Springdale news., 1919-03-28

Mrs. N. O. Wade received tele gram Tuesday morning from he daughter, Mrs. L. j. Rector of Att vista, Kansas stating that her hus Tuesday night to attend the funeral.
 band was dead Mrs. Wade lief
The Springdale news., 1919-03-28

FOR SALE-Set of Ii inch French Burrs, 21s H P. Gas Engine, large cane mill 47-tf R r Sc.nt,and
 Sprinrdale. Ark.
The Springdale news., 1919-03-28

Fire broke out at Sulphur Springs late Thursday, 1 D. m., in the Me Cormick building, from gasoline stove. The flames soon enveloped the Wilson building and story house adjoining John Dunn's establish ment part was saved, the Day res taurant and Broom bakery burned. they were handicapped from lack of fire hose, until Gravette firemen got there. Many from here joined the fire boys in the mad rush. in auto trucks to the Gravette News Herald
The Springdale news., 1919-03-28

Ensign Clayton Bolinger son of State Senator W A. Bolinger, Methow Wash, and who is also a grandson of Mrs. [. 4 Thompson, formerly of eur city, is visiting Mir. and Mrs. E. s. Thompson. and family Ensign Bo- finger has been serving Uncle Sam
The Springdale news., 1919-03-28

T0D C,r N-------------------- 'oN SALE-S. C. w. Leghorn hatch
 Ing eggs, Yesterlaid strain from arm range flock. Eggs Dc each v delivered post paid Sc each. sV-f'-pd H. M Smith none S2sF2, Rid. 1, springdale, Ark. Tor wall paper see Parrott & AoNa doors east of Arcade Ho- 39-tf. unr o
 rok SALE-Phone box.
 D, i'a J. NJ. Robinson. Phone 850F1f.
The Springdale news., 1919-03-28
HERE AND THERE

HERE AND THERE !. @
 Mrs. F. E. Kelley. 63 years of age. died recently at her home in Grave.t
 II. A. Gallagher, 60 years of age, died recently at his home in Harrison. Henry Murr died Friday at his home three miles southwest ef Rogers
 E. L. Beekwith died recently at his home in Gentry.
 Clarence C. Fischer left Tuesday morning for Chicago where he will take course in aviation.
 Leave your contribution for the School Improvement Association at either bank before April 1.
 The Berryville Star reports pros poets favorable for a good crop of peaches in that section.
 MT. and Mrs. C. c. Phillips of Fay etteville have gone to Mineral Wells, Texas, to spend several weeks.
 A United States Civil Service Ex- animation will be held at Bentonville April 23 for the position of postmas- ter at Grove, Okla
 Mrs. C. F. Perkins returned Sun day from six weeks stay in Chica- go where she was in hospital for an operation.
 From a Siloam Springs paper We learn that Dr. J. L. Smiley, who was with the medical corps in France, re- gently landed in the United States.
 MT. and Mrs. Van Ingram of Jay, Okla, who had been here visiting with Mr and Mrs. s. L. Ingram, parents of the former, left for home Monday.
 Mrs. N 0. Wade received a tele- gram Tuesday morning from her daughter, Mrs. L. J. Rector of Alti- vista, Kansas stating that her hus- Tuesday night to attend the funeral. band was dead Mrs. Wade left
 Chester Miles was taken suddenly i'll q few days ago, and his condition is still considered critical Physi- clans have not yet definitely deter mined the ailment, which appears 10 be brain trouble.
 Elsewhere in to-day's paper will be found the notice of assessment against real estate in road improvement dis trict No. l. Persons who desire adjustment are required to appear before the county clerk on April 16
 All persons who have promised con t,ibutions to the Sprinedale School Improvement Association are request cd to please leave the amount at either bank by April 1, as 1t is de- sired to make use of the funds at that time.
 Jim Smith. son of Mir and Mrs. l.. A. Smith of this place, is now at Camp Pike awaiting discharge, hay ing arrived there Sunday, and is eX- pected home soon He only recently returned from France, and when he first went across was in England.
 Governor Brough has named the fol lowing delegates from Washington County to the convention of the Chit ed States Good Roads Association, which meets at Mineral Wells, Texas
 Silas N Bum, 206 N McGregor St, Carthage, Mo, has some very desir- able residence property to exchange for good orchard near SpriHgdale. 49
 NOTiGEi
 All property owners are requested to pile up and clean up and have haul ed off all rubbish. Put in same in barrels or boxes or pile in convenient place then notify Phone No. 13l.
 Respectfully,
 J. s. Ewalt, Mayor.
The Coconino sun., 1919-05-30
Local Brevities

J. c. Dolan, manager of the Flag staff Lumber Co.,, is spending week or ten days in Albuquerque on busi- ness for his company.
 "When the boys come home! What a welcome sound. And all it's mean ing is concentrated is the one word home" e."-Flagstaff Lumber Co.
 Mrs. A. A. Foster, wife of Arthur Foster, bookkeeper for c. A. Black is in Idaho spending the first part of a three months visit with her father and mother.
 U. J. Lewis says he is sure going to take his interrupted California vaca- tion as soon as Kahl gets back to look after that popular drug store. Lewis was in that state for day or two just recently, but did not get to complete his visit.
The Coconino sun., 1919-05-30
Mrs. J. c. Simmons was recen. .....l- o..l s<,.onA of f,.;n,,du ;x, Williar,,,,

Mrs. J. c. Simmons was a recen. weekend guest of friends in Williams
 J. c. Simmons is renovating the of flee of the telephone company in Will Hams.
 Mrs. Asselin, wife of Herbert Asset in of the Flagstaff Lumber Co.,, is now spending an enjoyable vacation with her people in Albuquerque.
 A. A. Foster has had his office al Chet Blacks store enlarged and alter. ed so that the bookkeeping force will not be as crowded as formerly.
 Jack Fuss, connected with the ex. pertinent station at Fort Valley, spent from Friday to Sunday evening ir Flagstaff, going back on his horse that night.
 Our old friend Tommy Dent was [ member of the 89th Division which landed in New York recently, so we may expect to see his smiling face ant be able to take him by the hand again before many days--that is, if he came home with them.
The Coconino sun., 1919-05-30
GOOD NEWS FOR NAVAL
 RECRUITS THIS WEEK

In view of the large number of ex- soldiers and marines enlisting in the U. s. navy, the Bureau of Navigation has authorized the transfer of such men to the nearest receiving ship for their S1.00 outfit of clothing and there to be placed on list available for transfer to a sea-going vessel.
 Such men enlisting, who have no trades are to be immediately advanced to the rating of second-class and with their previous military training will be in a position for future advancement on being assigned to ship.
The Coconino sun., 1919-05-30
FORMER FLAGSTAFF BOY
 MEETS A SUDDEN DEATH

All the older citizens of Flagstaff will remember Mir. and Mrs. Charles A. Bush, who 12 years ago left here to live in Portland, Ore. They are now making their home in Hoquiem, Wash. Mir. Bush lived here for years and at one time was deputy sheriff under Sheriff John Francis. Mrs. Bush was sister of Mrs. Lee Vishno of this city.
 When the family left here there was little four-year-old boy named Cliff ton, who grew to young manhood and few days ago met fatal accident in Portland. One of the Portland pa- pers prints the following account of his death:
 Caught between the elevator floor and the sixth floor of the Blake Me Fall building, at Fourth and Ankeny streets, Monday afternoon, Clifton Bush, a transient, about 16 years of age, met with a horrible death when the top of his head was torn off by the action of the moving elevator. An other workman, hearing his cry of terror, shut off the power, and the elevator, released, gave up it's victim. The mans body plunged headlong to the basement of the building.
 "No person saw the arcident, but from ali indications it is thought that Bush. not know how to stop the ma chinery, attempted to jump on the elevator while it was in motion. and losing his balance, fell so that his head extended over the side. He was killed instantly"
The Coconino sun., 1919-05-30
SESSION EXPECTED HOME

William Sisson is evidently on his way home or will leave France in a day or two, for mail sent to him in France has been returned to the Ari- zona Central Bank, and is being held there for him. Sisson has many dear friends here and was particularly well known as an athlete, excelling in the broad jump and other track events He had planned to stay over in Paris for the big allied athletic carnival, but evidently changed his mind and want ed to come home.
The Coconino sun., 1919-05-30
BIG DANCE TONIGHT

H. L. Truswell is giving big Dec oration Day dance tonight at Marian Hall. Besides the good music and the good time, the big event of the even- ing will be the close of the diamond ring contest which has been running for several months. Three young ladies are in the lead and it can not be foretold this morning who will be the lucky one. Every man present tonight gets 100 votes in the contest, and every lady receives 40 votes.
The Coconino sun., 1919-05-30

Don't forget the Elks' big Fourth of July celebration.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07
TALK IT OVERLAND TALK AGAIN

When two neighhDrs enter into a
dispute there are usually t~o sides
70 the question al issue. with merits
on both.
II each IL willing 10 talk n over
dispassionately Il il not difficult
10 effect an amicable adjustment
But II one or both are stubborn, they
come 10 blows. one gets licked, and
the other IL punished by the courts
or his conscience.
Talking II over Is a good thing.
II is a Jewel 10 be fostered and en-
%couraged among people. II will
bring 10 light the good and the weak
Of both sides, inculcates an ell
ement Of self restraint into turbu-
lent dispositions. and preserves that
spirit Of amity which supplies the
sunshine Of our community life.
Talk II over by all means-and II
at first your talk does not succeed,
talk again.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07
LUMBER AND OTHER VALUES

4. 5. Labor Bureau statistics have
strikingly indicated the extent 20
which prices have advanced in the
lumber industry and In agriculture.
4 bushel Of corr or wheat will buy
more lumber now than before the
war, a will a bale Of cotton OF a
razor-back hog.
u Is true that prices are higher
than they were three years ago and
that a dollar will not buy so much
a. Il did then. hut Il l. also true
that the lumbcrmanls dollar has les.
purchasing value.
bringing out these facts Is timely
In view Of the urgent necessity felt
throughout the country for greater
building during the present year ana
during the coming year.
The price Of lumber has advanced
aud probably will go higher. This
naturally i%rritates the man who de
sircs 10 build and he experiences a
desire Ia wait. 10 hold Off In the
hope that there will be a reduction.
Bchind this hope Is a vague idea
that the lumbcrman Is "pronteer-
ing.
Yet the farmer, for a given guam
tity Of his products would be abb,
10 obtain NOR lumber than IN,
same quantity Of his products woult
have assured him in 1914.
In the northwest S30O.OO0.OO0 Is in.
vested in lumber manufacturing
$4,000 men r employed and T..
5~00.O00.00o cut annually.
The lumber industry is one Of IN,
foundation stones Of prosperity h
the northwest and Pacific Coas.
states.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07
ONO GOES WET" AFTER ALL;
early RETURNS SHOWED "DRy'

Columbus. o., Nov. Late re-
turns from Tuesdays election In
Ohio today seemed 10 shatter the
election night prediction OF secre-
tary Of State Smith that the drys
had carried the four prohibition
proposals voted on, by m~aJorities
ranging as high as 1900.
Unofficial returns from 80 counties
including all the wet centers and
big cities, showing wet majorities
ON all four proposals, and unusually
large wet maJorities against the
Crabbe prohibition enforcement act
and ratification Of national prohibi-
ton.
Basing his assertion on late official
returns from 80 counties, Secretary
Smith said first dry victory esti-
mates had been much too high.
State dry headquarters this morn
ing admitted the probable defeat Of
the Crabbe bill. said the vote was
very close OF ratification. but insist
ed that the repeal Of statewide pro-
hibition and the 2.75 percent beer
amendment had been defeated by
large votes. |. II. Gibson. wet cam
pniem manager, declared that the
'Crabbe act overwhelmingly defeated
aud ratification decisively so.
Fairly complete unofficial re-
turns from 80 Of the ~ counties gave
the vets a lead OF 1900 on the re-
peal amendment. 1900 on the beer
proposal. ie.000 on ratification and
1900 on the Crabbe bill.
The missing 20 counties last year
gave dry a majority Of $1,000, enough
10 wipe out wet leads on Tho repeal
and beer amendments.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07
PARASITE INDUSTRY.

A headline in a Portland paper
says: Municipal paving plant UNI
der bids private company $500.
Why shouldn't IT, The municipal
plant pays no city. county or state
taxes. makes no donations for char
ity or other causes. II pays no in
come, excess profit corporation or
other form Of government tax. II IL
merely a parasite competing with
private industry which carries the
burden OF the government Who
couldn't underbid a competitor under
like conditioner
Supposing all private industry
could be run out Of business by city
county. state and government owned
and tax exempted institutional
Who would then pay the tax bills
.of the nationg
The growth Of the system Is like
parasite on an animal. A few dc
little damage. hut their multiplied
ton finally kills the body OF from
which they prey.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07
HOuEsTEADERs
Rave A COMPLAINT COMING

Cesyl A. Fender completed his
contract with the government - TO
the details OF his homestead Of $50.
acres four miles north Of town by
'nling his final papers and making
The necessary aiIideviis on Wedncs-
day Of this week. n was q long.
hard grind, he said, but he wouldn't
take anything for his ranch and II
is not on the market Much 10 the
|chasrin OF many local honesleaders
who are compelled 70 comply with
the law and do 10, a new angle has
arisen that has caused much wrath
and hard feelings.
For instance, Benjamin +. YOUNG
Of NJ paso, six years ago or theio-
abouls. filed on a homestead near
Columbus and later obtained an ex-
tension on leave Of absence, and up
until a short time ago had given up
all thoughts OF making his title
good or obtaining the land from the
government because he had never
lived one day upon The land, claim
ing the unsettled conditions In Mex
leo and along the border had made
II dangerous 10 life and property.
His attorney rendered him an cpin-
ion that the government would grant
him nnal papers. So he made nnal
proof with the exception Of affidav-
Ne a. 10 residence, and, " his attor-
ney's contention Is upheld, he viii
receive the land with clear title. e.
other homesteadcrs, and there are
many in and around Columbus, feel
indignant that such conditions exist
which would permit claimants 10 re-
ceiye land upon which they had not
resided and thus specifically ignore
the one and principal condition laid
down by the government and they
are loud In their d~enunciation.
Mr.. Young's attitude In the matter
IL. that he followed the advice Of his
attorney, and N the government does
not issue title 10 him he is not ont
much anyway-neiiher time nor
none. and n he does get the land,
and his attorney says he will, II will
be almost a clean pickup" And
there YOU arei
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07
HEAD OFF THE RUSH.

Anarchists. bolsheyists. agitators
and scalawags generally in Europ,
are preparing for a grand rush d
the United States a. o o as tho
war time restrictions on immigra-
ton are lifted.
Picking on the other side are slim
rnd anything hut juicy, and the out
look oyer here seems bright and en-
iicing 10 the hungry horde or Reds
America 10 them Is a land nowinp
with milk and honey. and they would
gorge themselves 10 %repletion.
But the government should keen
up the bars and head Off the rush
NJ undesirables, and those who have
already found Judgment here should
be- sent back 10 the shores from
whence they came.
We have room In this country for
all who would rome with the sim
cere intention Of becoming good cit
liens and living In amity and In
accordance with our established sys-
tom Of government
But there is no room and no well
come for the agitator and the de-
stroyer.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

purchased At will. They should be
accessible only through the medium
of a praciicmg physician. and then
should be kept under lock and key.
The person who employs these
drugs with criminal intent should
meet with swift aud drastic punish
ment commensurate with the crime.
and nc maudlln sentiment should be
permitted 10 Interfere.
Flirting with death has become en-
lircly too frequent IN this country.
II 10 time for the punishment 10 ~
the crime.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07
FLIRTING WITH A

One Of the most pathetic poisoning
cases In the history Of this country
has just been brought 10 a happy
close by the recovery Of the inno-
cent victims.
A Detroit mother, in a moment OF
insanity or otherwise, administered
deadly mercury 10 her two little
daughters with the intention OF end
ing their existence.
They we're saved. however. by the
prompt action and heroic efforts Of
a physician-and are now calling for
the mother who Is behind iron bars.
The lesson Is one which should he
taken into every home.
There is entirely too much freedom
Ia the manner In which people are
permitted 10 purchase drugs Of a
poisonous nature.
In a majority OF homes you can
find these poisons standing on pan
try shelves. In bath rooms. or in
other places.
Invariably they are within the
repch Of children who know not
that death turks in those innocent
looking bottles.
II is the acme Of carelessness, and
ccrel dangerously near TO criminal
".
Death dealing drugs should not be
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07
REFUSED $4,000 CASH ron
HIS POPULAR DRUG STORE

Last week a gentleman registered
at the Hotel Clark and spent several
days In Columbus, principally In the
neighborhood Of &. W. Powers drug
store. One evening after G. W. had
put In one Of his usual is-h0ur
stunts attending 10 business aud as
he M about 10 take the register
and close up the alablc stranger
introduced himself and stated he
was an experienced drug man and
looking for a location for his son
In the same line oi business. The
aforesaid stranger said he was a man
Of few words and OF quick decision
and disclosed the fact that he want
cd 10 buy the drug store. Ne said
he had sized the proposition up 10
his own satisfaction and that N Mr..
Powers would give him the keys 10
the front door aud basement he
would give him q check for $4,000.
After Mr.. Powers had recovered
from the shock OF ~ much money
lin sight, he remembered his army
training and threw his shoulders
back and said there was nothing do
ing. Mr.. Powers says Columbus Is
good TO him and good enough for
him and he is here 10 stay. And be-
sides he thought his new display
window was worth 10000 TO him
anyway.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

We have lived through many a
f%actional fight and lived TO reflect
and acknowledge that II all had met
and sat down 10 a thick cut OF roast
beef and accessories. many a re-
greitahle word would have remained
unsaid and many a worthy purpose
accomplished which was delayed or
killed by the dog-in-the-manger act,
What do you say, fellers. let's all get
together and have one OF those extra
cuts and be able 10 look each other
in the eye better. What d'you say.
Business these days Is transacted az
ter a full stomach.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07
COMMUNICATION on INTEREST
TO CITIZENS on COLUMBUS

Tho followins letter, which ox-
plains itself, wal received by II. o.
Tracy. IN regard 10 the continuation
|of the two soldier clubs here IN
Columbus. Tho matter will be taken
up later BY The Chamber Of Com
merco and undoubtedly favorable
action will be taken.
New York. November I, 1919.
Ny dear Mr.. Tracy;
I was glad 70 SET a copy Of your
letter 10 u representative. Il, G.
BasselL on the date Of Oct. p. In
which you express your appreciation
OF the work OF the War Camp Conn
munily Service and The desire Of
the citizens 10 continue this work.
In accordance with our national poll
icies IL is necessary. where the coop
GRAFTON OF Community Service I'M
corporatedl IL desired by The local
community, that we receive a def
mite invitation signed hy represent
tative groups Of citizens requesting
Community Service (Incorporatcd)
70 assist In the organization Of the
local community service program.
AS you know. we are granting a
budget for the special period OF
three months 10 take care Of the
soldier population Of Columbus. We
trust that this three months period
will serve 10 demonstrate the need
for the continuation Of the activities
Of the War Camp Community Ser
vice rs a permanent feature Of the
community life in Columbus, and
that the local community will be
prepared 10 finance not only the
Soldiers club but also a complete
leisure time program. Although a
special budget Is granted for a three
months period, this budget will only
be allowed 10 continue for one
month unless there is a definite
promise on the part OF a representa-
tive committee Of citizens Of the
local community that they intend
10 raise a fund before January ~
for the purpose Of carrying o. the
work beyond this date.
We shall be delighted 10 receive
such an invitation and statement Of
purpose from Columbus, o. we feel
that the inauguration Of such a pro-
gram cannot fail 10 result In great
good IN the community.
Thanking YOU for your interest
and cooperation with the War Camp
Community Service. and hoping that
we may have the pleasure OF re-
%ceiving the above named request and
statement ! am.
II. EDWARD BILKEY.
Division Secretary.
To Mr.. II. o. Tracy, Acting Secretary
Of the Chamber Of Commerce VI
the City Of Columbus. n. Mex.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07
RATION EDITOR DROWNED
WHILE DUCK HUNTING

Ration, n. NJ. Nov. III. L. Connell,
owner and editor OF the Ration Re-
porter, was drowned "Wednesday af-
ternoon while duck hunting on Max
we'll lake. The boat In which Con-
nell and A. C. LeggetL proprietor Of
a local clothes cleaning establish
ment, were rowing eapslked.
Both men wore heavy clothing and
were unable 10 swim. They chung
To the boat until a farmer. who came
along the bank on horseback, went
TO their rescue. lie succeeded In
getting Leggett 10 the shore hut was
unable 10 save Cornell.
Leggcii was brought 10 his home IN
Ration and Is recovering from the ex-
posture and exhaustion. MIR. Connell
was widely known over New Mexico
as a newspaper man and a poll
tician. His body has not been re-
covered.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-07

II there is one thing more than
another that gets the goat" Of the
stranger who arrives In Columbus Ia
locate. II is the factions" After
simmerinR all known facts, casting
them into the melting pot as II were,
the one worth mentioning result is
they are both right. They differ In
their view point Each and every
gne In Columbus wants and de-
mnnds better conditions. meaning
this or that Improvement Beyond
the question Of a doubt each DIFF
ferent faction wants Columbus 10
move forward, and forward fast.
Well. Notwithstanding chickering's.
Columbus Is going ahead and going
ahead fast and she will go ahead still
faster. notwithstanding the calamity
howlers.