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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
EVERYBODY SHOPPING
EARLY THIS YEAR

People in the Clovis trade territory
are making their Christmas PURCHASES
earlier this year than ever before in
the history of the town. "Why is
this?" the News man asked Clovis
merchant this week and he explained
that the people were pretty well in
touch with the market conditions and
realize that II they get what they
want IL is best to buy early. Not only
does the early buyer get good selec-
tions but he also can get waited on
more promptly at the stores Every
day now the stores Of Clovis are
crowded. Never before have the
merchants prepared for such a large
fall and holiday trade and they are
certainly being rewarded for their
foresight. Take this friendly tin
from the News: If you have not
done your Christmas shopping, make
II a plan to attend to the matter at
once, and remember that the fore
n on shoppers always get more
prompt service.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
NEW SECRETARY TO
Be HERE DEC. IS

S. NJ. Ramsey resigned last week
as secretary of the Amarillo Board
of Development to take effect Dec.
10th, at which time he expects to be
in Clovis to assume the secretaryship
of the local Chamber of Commerce.
Speaking of Mr.. Ramsey, the Amar-
lilo Daily News says;
"Mr. Ramsey has acted very effic-
iently and effectively for the past
nine months as secretary of the
Board Of City Development and all
Of the members of that organization
as well as his many other friends in
this city and surrounding country
will be sorry to learn Of his removal
from this city, but wish him much
good fortune in his new position and
surroundings and congratulate the
city Of Clovis upon their good judg-
ment exhibited in the selection Of
Mr.. Ramsey as secretary of its Cham
ber Of Commerce"
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
COUPLE MARRY AFTER
ROMANCE OF 30 YEARS

William H. Taphorn, vice president
Of the Orion Stove Manufacturing
Company Of Bellville, Ill.,, and Mrs.
Lille C. Billingsley of Clovis, N. NJ,
were married in Bellville Monday by
Rev. J. D. Shaddrick, pastor of the
First NJ. +. Church,
Thirty years ego, when they lived
in South Pittsburg, Tenn, the two
were engaged to be married Parental
objections caused the match to be
broken off and subsequently each
we'd someone else.
Recently deaths made Taphom a
widower and his old sweetheart a
widow. The courtship was revived
by correspondence eliminating in
the coming Of Mrs. Billingsley to Bell
vile last Thursday Taphom is the
father Of seven children, while the
bride has three.
The pair will leave Friday for Bir-
mingham, Ala, where Tsphorn will
open a branch foundry Of the Orbon
Company.-St. Louis Globe Demo.
crGt.
The bride is we'll known in Clovis
and has made her home here for the
past several years. The News join;
her many friends here in extending
congratulations.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
SANTA FE WORKMAN
IS BADLY INJURED

James D. Mckinley, night coal
shute foreman at the Santa Fe, was
seriously injured Sunday night when
an engine backed over him. One Of
his limbs was severed and one foot
so badly crushed that it was amputat-
ed at the Santa Fe hospital as soon as
he was able to stand the operation.
A Mexican workman was backing the
engine when the accident occurred
and when he realized how badly the
man had been injured he fled, fearing
no doubt that he would be held ac-
countable for the accident. In ad-
dition to receiving tn injuries men,
toned above Mr.. Mckinley received
serious internal injuries but notwith-
standing all this, it is believed that he
has an excellent chance for recovery
unless complications set in. Mr.. Nc
Kinley is forty-seven years old and
came to Clovis recently from Lamesa,
Texas, to work in the shops here.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
THE MIRACLE MAN" IS COMING

We aren't going TO say much about
"The Miracle Man. Because, how
ever much we could write here would
bee too little. It's drama founded
on plain, forceful realities. Get that.
And then get just as ready to watch
the greatest picture the screen has
ever known. Take a new slant on
life the way the four leading char
acters will do. Then arrange to see It.
Just don't forget the dates and just
as sure as the sun rises and sets you
will see it Your neighbor who has
seen or who does see it will not let
you do anything else. 1t is a wonder
full picture, That point cannot be
made too clear, emphasized with too
much force. "The Miracle Man" is
the one picture in a hunderd, perhaps
thousand. You must see it. Don't
forget the dates Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, December, 10th, 18th
and 18th and we know you will see
it. It's coming to the Lyceum.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
COAL DEALERS LIFE
IS NO SNAP NOW

The local coal dealers certainly
have no snap these days. If you
think their life is bed of roses just
drop into one of the lumber yards
most any day this week and hear the
man who answers the phone calls ex-
plain the coal situation to an aver
age of a caller about every ten min
utes. They get all kinds of orders
for coal-some say "send me up two
or three tons this morning, | am en-
tireiy out" and others would be salts
fled even if they could get a few
coal hods full. There is no denying
that the situation is serious but the
local dealers are handling the situa-
ton lust as well as II is possible for
anyone to. One thing is certain, how
ever, if every man who really could
have laid in a supply of coal last sum-
mer would have done so, the situation
would not be near so acute now.
However, they did not do It, and what
is more they will not do it next sum-
mer, even after the experiences that
we will have this winter before warm
weather comes again.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
Light Service Curtailed
Account Coal Shortage

RESOLUTION NO. 125-A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
CURTAILING OF ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR THE DURA-
TION OF THE EMERGENCY CAUSED BY THE SHORTAGE
OF THE COAL SUPPLY
Whereas account of the strike d the bmous miners
OF the United States exists and it impossible
secure coal sufficient to maintain the normal output Of the Clovis
the Local railway official who represents the fuel admnstraon in
which they advise that all possible of
used the opinion of the City Council Of the City Of Clovis
the advise of the local railway officials should be followed
Therefore, be resolved by the Mayor and City Council the
City Of Clovis:
W That electric will furnished only between the
hours of IL o'clock A. NJ. and 10 o'clock P. NJ.
(2 That motors in of h. shall be except
with written permission from the Water and Department
then only for such specifically mentioned
permit
3 That all electric display and sign lights having
load in Of 100 watts shall be disconnected otherwise
out Of service.
az That all street lights be discontinued.
(5 That other electric the above
sections which the opinion Of the Water and Department
where said apparent
shall be discontinued notice from said department
(6 That service where waste
shall be discontinued notice from said Light
Department
M That this resolution shall take effect be in full force
from and after IL o'clock NJ December 5th 1919 continue
in force until further notice
Passed this 3rd day Of December 1919.
Signed: R DENH0F, Acting Mayor.
Attest ROY MMILLEN City Clerk.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
SENATOR FALL DEMANDS
BREAK WITH MEXICO

Washington, Dec. 3.-A resolution
requesting President Wilson to sever
diplomatic relations with Mexico was
introduced today by Senator Fall,
republican, New Mexico, chairman of
the senate committee charged with an
investigation of the Mexican situa-
tion.
Explaining his resolution, which al
so asked that the president withdraw
recognition of Carranza, Senator
Fall declared it was based on evid-
ence which would "astound the
world" when produced. The resolu-
tion was referred to the foreign rela-
tions committee.
II CHARGE" said Senator Fall, "that
the Mexican embassy, the consulate
general in New York and the consul
ate general in San Francisco have
been actively engaged in the distribu-
tion Of bolsheviki propaganda and
that this has been done with the
knowledge and consent Of Venustiana
Carranza.
Senator Falls resolution follows:
Resolved, by the senate, the house
Of representatives concurring, that
the action taken by the department
Of state in reference to the pending
controversy between this government
and the government of Mexico should
be approved; and further, that the
president Of the United States be, and
he is hereby requested to withdraw
from Venustiana Carranza, the recog-
milton heretofore accorded him by the
United States as the president Of the
republic of Mexico and to sever all
diplomatic relations now existing be-
tween this government and the pre-
tended government Of Carranza."
Senator Falls determination to in
troduce the resolution today was
reached after conference with Hen
ry F. Fletcher, ambassador to Mex
leo, few minutes before the senate
convened. Before that he had con-
ferred with the chief of the Mexican
division of the state department con-
cerning the latest information from
Mexican state department has ended
its records without discussing the
Mexican situation.
The jenkins case is given relatively
unimportant place in the Mexican sit
uation by the resolution. That the
Mexican government is deliberately
spreading anarchist propaganda in
the United States and is using for
that purpose its diplomatic and con-
sular agents is regarded by both the
committee and the state department
as Of greater Importance.
In the statement made by the sena-
tor when offering his resolution, he
was careful not to make public the
proofs, but it is known that his state
ments are based on evidence in the
archives of the committee and the
state department
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
OIL TALK

The Western Oil Derrick, published
at Oklahoma City, devotes much
space in its last issue to the oil pos
sibilities in Roosevelt County. Spec
ial photos are given Of the rigs of the
Mesa Oil Co. and the Nu-Mex Oil Co.
and there are a number Of good
write-ups about the fields Of eastern
New Mexico. This section Of the
country may not have any oil but
there are certainly a lot Of people
fooled il there is not some Of the
liquid gold waiting for the drill in the
eastern part Of the state.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
READY FOR REAL ESTATE
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS

Realizing that we could not give
our rea' estate and exchange business
the attention it should have, we have
made arrangements with Gus NJ.
Bryan to take charge Of that depart
ment and with Mr. Bryan's knowledge
of the real estate business and live
stock conditions and our ability to
finance legitimate deals, we believe
we can give the public as good SER
vice as can be had in eastern New
Mexico. We will buy, sell and ex-
change real estate and live stock, and
oil leases or will sell on commission,
List your property with US.
UNION MORTGAGE co.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
VOLUNTEER MINERS
DIG COAL IN KANSAS

Pittsburgh, Kans., Dec, PRO
duction Of coal in the strip pits Of the
Pittsburgh field by volunteer workers
under the states receivership plan
began this evening and before dark
operations were in full swing in four
strip pits in the district, with three
others organized and ready to work
by morning. Cars were standing on
side tracks ready to be loaded. and
tomorrow will see the first coal min
cd by the state in its crusade to meet
the fuel situation arising from the
strike Of the bituminous coal miners.
speeding on its way TO western Kan
sas, where Governor Henry j. Allen
decided the first shipment be sent.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
TRIM UP YOUR
OLD OIL LAMP

: In an announcement else =
: where in this issue, the city au- =
: thorities say that the light plant =
: will run only from the hours Of =
= IL 100 a m. to 1000 p. m, This :
= means that the coal famine has :
: gotten so serious that it is alb :
: solutely necessary to conserve =
: just this much coal at the power =
= plant. Even during these hours =
= patrons are requested not to use =
= any more lights than are abso- =
: lutely necessary. =
= The light and power plant is =
: classed as an essential industry =
= but the city can obtain coal only =
= upon the provision that il agrees !
= to conserve coal in every way =
= possible by cutting off the lights !
= during the hours mentioned 7
= above. 4
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
GREAT WESTERN
TO FINISH WELL

The Great Western Oil Co. Of this
city has announced that arrangements
have been perfected for finishing
their well near Kenna on which work
was discontinued a few weeks ago.
It is understood that the Great West
ern people have made deal whereby
they have transferred a portion Of
their leases to the contracting COM
pany for putting down the well and
that the financial matters have been
so arranged that there will be no de-
lay in putting down the well to the
depth contemplated.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
I. V. WHITE PURCHASES
THE CITY CAFE

|. V, White, who recently sold his
interest in the White & Darlington
barber shop to Charlie Fimpel, this
week purchased the City Cafe from
]. S. Sanders. Mr.. White took
charge of the business this week and
has changed the name Of the business
to Whites Cafe. This business has
recently been greatly improved by
moving into new quarters and Mr..
White will no doubt do a satisfactory
business.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
RIPLEY RESIGNS AS
SANTA FE PRESIDENT

New York, Dec. 2.-Resignation of
E. P. Ripley as president of the Atch-
ison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad
was accepted at directors meeting
today to become effective January /.
Mr.. Ripley will become chairman Of
the board.
W. B. Storey, federal manager of
the road, was elected president.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
PICTURE SHOW
COMMENCES EARLIER

The Lyceum Theatre has announc-
ed slight change in the time of start.
ing the picture show in order to con-
form with the new light schedule an
nounced by the city this week on ac-
count of the coal shortage. On Sat-
urday evening the first show will COM
mence at $3.50 and the other evenings
of the week it will commence at 6:45.
This will enable them to have two
complete shows before the lights 60
off at 1000 o'clock.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
NEW BUILDINGS CONTEMPLATED

There is little doubt that between
now and spring there will be several
new brick business buildings erected.
A number Of these are now under
contemplation and without doubt will
be constructed within the next few
months. Clovis is steadily growing
and the fact that her growth is steady
and not boom proposition makes
local people as well as others have
more confidence in her future every
day.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
SPECIAL SESSION

Gov. Larrazolo has made the state
ment that he would in all probability
call a special session of the legisla-
ture for sometime during this month.
The official call is expected this
week.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
THE NATION MUST CONSERVE
HER SCANTY FUEL SUPPLIES

War time restrictions On the ma
tions use Of coal, more stringent even
than those applied during the war,
were ordered into effect Monday to
stave off fuel famine.
Moved by reports of diminishing
coal stocks and growing danger u
distress in numerous sections, the
government sought no compromise
with striking mine workers whose
walkout forced the emergency, but
asked for national determination to
endure privation and discomfort un-
til coal mining was resumed on its
terms.
Fuel Administrator Garfield, act
ing in conjunction with the railroad
administration gave notice that here
after only the essential consumers
included in the first five classes Of
the war priority iist would be sup
piled with coal, and asked the help
Of all state and municipal authorities
to make rationing effective.
Public utilities consuming coal
should discontinue to furnish power,
heat and light to non-essential indus
tries and should consume only suffi-
cient coal to produce enough light,
power and heat to meet the actual
urgent needs Of the people. Adver-
tising signs and displays Of various
kinds necessitating the use Of coal
should be curtailed and no coal should
be distributed for such purposes"
DR. Garfield said,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
PAY LIGHT BILL ON
TIME AND SAVE MONEY

You have got to pay your city wat
er and light bill on time now or pay
an extra ten per cent for your negli-
gence. Beginning with this months
bills the city has made an increase of
approximately eleven per cent in light
and water rates, however this is de-
Quoted when bills are paid by the
18th Of the month. II the consumer
fails to "kick in" by this time he
must stand for the raise. City Off
cials figure that this is going to make
users of light and water more prompt
in their payments and no doubt il
will. Where patrons fail to pay by
the goth, service will be discontinued
and a fee of-S1.00 will be charged for
turning on service again.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
CHANDLER AND CLEVELAND
AUTOMOBILE AGENCY

Romie H. Jones, recently from
Tennessee, has established a Chand-
Ter and Cleveland agency in Clovis.
Mr.. Jones now has demonstration
cars of both of these makes and ex-
poets to do a good business during the
coming months.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
TO HAVE CHARGE OF
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT

G. NJ Bryan is in the real estate
game again now, He will be asso-
ciated with the Union Mortgage Co.
and will have charge Of the real estate
department of that popular firm. Mr..
Bryan is n live wire and has the repu-
tation Of making things pick up when
he gets on the job.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
FURTHER CLOTHING ISSUED
TO RETURNED SOLDIERS

Any returned soldier who did not
receive an army overcoat at the time
of discharge may now receive one by
making application to the Commander
of the local post Of the American
Legion.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
THE COAL SITUATION
STILL SERIOUS

= When the cars Of coal come Z
= in now business certainly picks =
= up down near the tracks where =
= the coal is unloaded. 1t is i'm 4
: possible for the dealers to at !
: tempt to make deliveries, and 4
= the draymen line up and take 4
= their turn at the coal car and I
: get 500 pounds for each custom 4
= er. The coal situation is getting I
: more acute each day in Clovis. I
: Hundreds of families are short I
= on coal in Curry County and are I
= depending alone on small oil I
= stoves for comfort. Dealers in I
= Clovis are getting all the coal I
= possible and Il is hoped the sit 4
= uation will be relieved soon. 4
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04

The Methodist people in Clovis are
planning to erect new church build
ing during the coming year. 1t will
be modern structure in every way
and will be in keeping with the devel-
opment Clovis is making now.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04

The ComstOck home was the scene
Of a jolly party Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Stewart, E. R.
Cassell, H. M. Campbell, John o.
Howard and Mrs. John Luikart were
entertained in honor Of the mother
and sister Of the hostess. Delicious
refreshments were served.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
SCHOOL ELECTION
NEXT TUESDAY

c There will be a school election
= in Clovis next Tuesday to decide
= the question Of the issuance Of
: 100000 worth Of school bonds
= 10 erect better school facilities
= for Clovis. Clovis schools have
= outgrown what looked like am
= pie school facilities n few years
= ago. The bond issue will be used
= to rebuild the east side school
= building and also erect small
= ward school on the west side to
= be used by the Spanish speak
= ing pupils. Every good citizen
= should 60 to the polls and vote.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
SOLD BARBER SHOP

f. X. Shorett has recently sold his
barber shop on South Main Street to
II. j. King. Mr.. King has been work
ing in the Shorett shop for sometime.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04
JACKMAN SELLS OUT

A deal was closed this week where
by Jackman Dry Goods Company has
sold out to D. WELLER and associates
of Albuquerque The new owners
took charge of the business the FIRST
Of the week and announce in an ad
in the News this week that they will
close out the entire stock of goods in
big sale.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04

Romie H. Jones, local salesman for
the Chandler and Cleveland cars,
made business trip to Amarillo the
latter part Of last week.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-04

Mrs. R. E. Rowellg has been quite
sick for the past two weeks.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-30
THE TEST OF HONOR
AT oregon WEDNESDAY

There are few more highly gifted
actors than John Barrymore, whose
amazing versatility manifests itself
with equal force in tragic as we'll as
in comic roles. Belonging to fam
lily distinguished for a century in
the annals of the stage in America,
Mr.. Barrymore's artistry as player
is inherited. Although a favorite on
the speaking stage. with his services
in constant demand, he nevertheless
succumbed to the lure of the screen
and when his first motion picture.
''The Man from Mexico" appeared,
he found himself more famous than
ever. Since that time he has appear
ed in many photoplays under Famous
Players-Lasky auspices, and it is a
remarkable fact that for the greater
part of the time since he entered the
silent drama, he appeared on the
stage at night while his leisure hours
of the days were devoted to the cam
era In 'The Test of Honor" which
will be shown at the Oregon theater
Wednesday and Thursday. Mr.. Barry
more will be seen in new and pow
erful dramatic characterization, that
OF man who prefers to become a
convict to exposing the criminality
OF the woman he loves. Mr.. Barry
more's work in this splendid photo.
play doubtless will accentuate his
fame.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-30
SURVEYORS VIEW NEW
ROUTE TO THE COAST

Judge C. G. Gillette, in company
with Mr., Sommers. of the California
highway commission, and Mr.. Hodg-
den. of the Oregon state highway
commission, has just returned from
a viewing trip over the proposed new
route from Grants Pass to Crescent
City. The route wohld go via Elk
Creek and would. says Judge Gillette
provide route at least $50 feet low
er than the present road, besides
eliminating one very steep grade.
Both highway engineers were we'll
pleased with the proposed route and
will recommend 1t. In all probabil-
ity a crew of surveyors will be put
on the job to survey the road next
spring.