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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
COST OF LIVING HIGHEST
KNOWN IN ALL HISTORY

New York, Dec. 9.-The cost Of
living as based on ninety staple COM
modities advanced 1.S per cent during
the last month and now stands at 1S1
per cent above the pre-war level, or
the highest ever known, according to
figures made public today by Brad
streets.
Textiles, provisions and groceries
constitute the bulk Of the commod-
tiles.
Price advances in England have
been much greater than those in the
United States, however, for at the
close Of November they were 2.S per
cent over those for the end of 0cto-
Der, 1874 per cent above those of a
year ago, and 172 per cent above
August /, 1914.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
FARWELL INN IS
DESTROYED BY FIRE

The Farwell Inn was destroyed by
fire early Tuesday morning, the blaze
starting from defective flue. The
fire was discovered when it first
broke out but on account Of no water
to fight the flames with it was i'm
possible to save the building. Much
Of the furnishings of the building
were saved as the building burned
slowly.
The Farwell Inn was erected when
Farwell was first started by the Cap
itol Freehold Land & Investment Co.
and was one Of the best hotel struc-
lures in this entire section Of the
country. II is a severe blow to the
State Line City at this time, as well
as this section Of the country, for it
will not likely be rebuilt for It is
said the Syndicate people have never
realized interest fr m the investment.
The building cost in the neighborhood
of $4,000 when II was erected and
would possibly cost twice al much II
erected now 1t was partly covered
by insurance.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11

ment, the date Of its effectiveness, and
its duration also to be decided by the
commission.
The miners, in a statement given
out by Acting President John L. Lew
is of the United Mine Workers. de-
clared that the presidents proposal
was agreed to because it contains a
definite, concrete and>practical meth
cd Of adjustment Of the miners
claims for increased wages. It also
states that the United Mine Workers
have full confidence in the president
of the United States and a profound
regard for his will and Judgment.
After reviewing the terms of the
plan for ending the strike the state
ment says that "neither operators nor
miners will be allowed to change the
basis and no discrimination by the
coal operators will be permitted" T.
was these specific propositions, il
was said, which made the proposal
acceptable to the miners.
It was stated after the meeting that
an extra session Of the general con-
vention Of the miners probably would
be held later but that nothing definite
was decided upon.
The proposition being considered
by the miners provides that they re-
turn to work Immediately under a IA
per cent advance in wages and for ap-
pointment Of a commission by Presi-
dent Wilson to adjust wages and coal
prices to conform as to wages, with
the increased cost of living. In de-
Gliding on coal prices the commission
would seem to arrive at figures which
would give the operators a reason
able profit without imposing too great
a burden on the consuming public.
The body would be composed of three
members, including one practical
miner and one operator.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
HEAVIEST HOLIDAY BUSINESS
IN HISTORY Of THE TOWN

People have travelled a greater dis
tance to trade at Clovis this fall than
ever before. The automobile has put
the neople in the rural districts and
the smaller towns surrounding in
closer touch with Clovis as a trade
center. Clovis merchants report that
they are having the finest holiday
trade they have ever had. Every day
now, the stores are all filled with
busy shoppers who are taking advan-
tage Of the excellent stocks here to
do their buying Last Saturday and
Saturday before last, the News man
saw automobile after automobile
leaving Clovis filled with newly wrap
ped bundles.
There are two or three reasons for
this increased business in Clovis. In
the first place the merchants Of the
town are wide awake and have filled
their stores with up to date merchan-
disc, and again they have used print
ers ink to tell the people what they
have. Not in any other town in New
Mexico are there as live a bunch Of
advertising merchants as there are in
Clovis.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
HARDW|CKs BUY
HEREFORD SHOW

Hardwick Bros. of this place closed
deal the past week whereby they are
now owners of the picture show at
Hereford. This is a fortunate deal
for our neighboring Texas town as
it insures that they will have an up
to-date picture show with clean at
fractions that will be appreciated
The Hereford show will be under the
management of C. F. Hardwick, who
says he is going to put the same SER
vice into the business that has made
the Lyceum in Clovis the best picture
show in the state, and the News ven-
lures the assertion that the people of
Hereford will soon be proud of the
movie service they are getting.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
LAMEsA MAN AFTER
DAIRY CATTLE

c. T. Watson Of Lamesa, Texas,
who is county agent Of his county
and also secretary Of the commercial
club at that place spent few hours
in Clovis Wednesday between trains.
Mr.. Watson was enroute to Phoenix
TO negotiate for a number of dairy
cows which will be distributed among
the farmers Of the Lamesa country
through the county agent. and the
commercial club at that place. The
dairying industry is becoming such
an important factor in the develop
ment Of the plains country that the
farmers are endeavoring everywhere
to secure a better grade Of dairy
cattle.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
STORE BROKEN INTO

On last Saturday night after clos
ing hours, Jackman Dry Goods Com
pany was broken into, the thieves
making their entrance by breaking
out one Of the rear windows. An Of
ficer was attracted by a man inside
the store but before he could get b
the rear the thief or thieves had
made their getaway. It is not known
whether the thief secured any goods
or not as it was impossible to tell on
account Of the goods naturally being
disarranged On account Of the days
business Of the clearance sale going
on there.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
BAND CONCERT ON
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th

Johnsan's Band will give band
concert and entertainment on the
18th. 1t will be held at the High
School Auditorium and the proceeds
will go toward purchasing new suits
for the band. In addition to the band
music, there will be quartets, saxa-
phone solos and readings, giving a
varied program that will be appre-
ciated by all. There will no doubt
be a good attendance at the enter
tainment as everyone is interested in
seeing the band boys bedecked in
about the propen fashion when they
begin their public entertainments
next spring.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
LARGE BASEMENT
TO BARRY BUILDINGS

Work is progressing nicely on the
excavating for the basement for the
two buildings j. H. Barry will erect
on North Main. These two buildings
will have a basement for the entire
lao feet back to the alley line, which
basement will be used by the Barry
Hardware Co. as storage for stock.
Mr. Barry says Clovis Main Street
property is getting to be too valuable
for owners not to utilize it in every
way possible. Much of the dirt from
the basement is being hauled to South
Main where the street is low and will
save much filling in when paving is
done next spring.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
SKARDA HARDWARE CO.
SOLD TO CARLSBAD FIRM

The Skarda Hardware Company
has been purchased by the Roberts
Dearborne Hardware Company of
Carlsbad. The deal was closed sew
eral weeks ago but was not given to
the public until this week. The new
owners Of the business will assume
charge on January 1st. George o.
Roberts will be manager Of the bust
ness and is this week moving from
Carlsbad to Clovis. Mr.. Roberts has
spent quite bit Of his time here as
he had charge Of the sale Of Moline
tractors for the company in this ter
ritory last summer.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
RAMSEY NOT COMING

s. M. Ramsey, whom the News stat
ed last week had accepted the POSI-
tion Of Secretary to the Chamber of
Commerce, has reconsidered the mat
ter and this week in a letter to G..
W. Harrison, president of the local
organization, said he had decided to
again assume the editorship of the
Amarillo Daily News.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
MUCH WATER IS WASTED

G. w. Chalfant, manager of the
City Water and Light flant says much
water is being wasted in Clovis, caus-
ed by people leaving their hydrants
open to prevent freezing. This, he
says, is causing the city to use much
unnecessary coal in pumping water.
This is time when every man should
help conserve the fuel supply, for
should the production Of coal not get
normal soon, the matter of getting
enough coal to run the city plant will
be a very serious one.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
LOCAL FUEL ADMINISTRATOR

City Manager Oscar Dobbs is now
in charge Of the coal situation in Clo-
Wis and it is necessary for all pur-
chasers of coal to get an order from
him to the dealers before coal. can be
secured. This plan is necessary in
order to get a fair distribution Of the
coal that comes in.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
COMMANDER OF BATTERY
"a" DIES AT ROSWELL

Col. Chas. DeBremond died at
Roswell on Sunday Of this week. Col.
DeBremond was commander of Bat
terry "a" on the Mexican border dur
ing the trouble there. and as such won
the love and respect Of the men serv-
ing under him. When he went to
France, in answer to the call for
trained men, he was made Lieutenant
Colonel, and as such commanded a
number Of batteries.
Colonel DeBremond was born in
Switzerland in July 1853 and came to
Roswell in 1894.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
WILL START AN
INDEPENDENT, OIL CO.

W. Howell has resigned as maiia-
ger Of the Texas Oil Co. at this place
and about the first of the year will
commence an independent oil bust
ness here. Mr.. Howell will have Of
fices at his present location on Mon
roe Avenue and will have his ware
house near the Masterson Mercan-
tile Company.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
D. ". JONES TO Be
c. Of c. SECRETARY

s. NJ. Ramsey Of Amarillo having
decided not to accept the secretary
ship Of the Chamber of Commerce
here the board Of directors met We'd
nesday afternoon and elected D. W.
Jones to the position. Mr.. Jones is to
assume the duties of the position the
first Of January.
Mr.. Jones is well qualified for the
position he has Just accepted and will
no doubt succeed in doing much good
for Clovis. For the past few years
he has been District Highway Engin-
eer and as such has been instrument
tai in giving eastern New Mexico the
best roads in the state.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
TO ATTEND TAX CONFERENCE

County Commissioner j. D. Flern-
ing and Tax Assessor George Roach
will attend the conference of commits
sioners and assessors to be held in
Santa Fe on the 18th to 10th of this
month. This conference has been
called by the State Tax Commission
to discuss tax matters.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
COAL SHORTAGE WILL
LAST ALL WINTER

Coal dealers in Clovis say that re-
gardless of how quick coal produc-
tion gets back to normal at the mines
there will be more or less of a short
age Of coal in all towns in this Sec
tion from now until spring. The rail-
roads are practically out Of coal and
there will be no chance to get a sur
plus before spring weather comes and
cuts down the consumption.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
SOME COLD WEATHER

The plumbers were kept on the
jump in Clovis this week on account
Of burst water pipes. Monday and
Tuesday nights gave this section the
coldest weather of the season, the
gauge at Barry Hardware Co., regist-
ering four above zero each night.
This weather has made a decided hole
in most every mans coal pile right at
time when there is a mighty little
bit in the country.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
SCHOOL TEACHERS
ARE ENTERTAINED

The Hustler. Class Of the Christian
Sunday School, entertained the school
teachers last Friday evening at the
High School gymnasium. Nearly
every member of the class was pres
ent. The teachers were met at the
door by a receiving line. Many
games were enjoyed by all and at a
late hour delicious refreshments were
served.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
TEXAS MARSHAL HERE

D. McMahan of McGregOr, Texas,
was here last week attending the bed
side Of his sOn-in-law, James D. Nc
Kinley, who was seriously injured in
the Santa Fe yards one day last week.
Mr.. McMahan Is city marshal Of Nc
GregOr, q position he has held for q
number Of years.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
EQUIPMENT ARRIVING SLOWLY

C. W. Lofts. principal Of the St.
Vrain school, was in town last Sat-
urday. Mr.. Lofts says the st. Vrain
school has been inconvenienced very
much this year on the failure to re-
ceive equipment which was ordered
last summer and has never been re-
ceived.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
CHICAGO GETS NEXT
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

Washington, Dec. 10.-Chicago
was selected today as the place for
the republican national convention
next year. June 8 was selected as
the date for the convention.
The selections were made by the
republican national committee. The
contest for the convention city was
narrowed to Chicago and St. Louis
and the vote was II for Chicago and
Q for st. Louis.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
ELKS CHARITY BALL

The Elks will have their annual
Charity Ball on Thursday, Dec. 18th.
The price Of admission will be one
dollar and the proceeds, as is the
custom each year, will go toward pur-
chasing Christmas cheer for the needy
in Clovis and vicinity.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
WARD NO. 1

The plan Is to utilize the money
from the sale Of the bonds in con-
structing two new school buildings
in Clovis. On the east side the Eu-
gene Field building will be torn down
and the material used in a new and
substantial structure to be erected
there, larger than the present build
ing and modern in every respect. In
all probability work will commence
on this building about March lst,
school being held for the last two
months in temporary quarters. In
addition to this, ward school will be
erected somewhere on the west side,
small but substantial, to be used by
the Spanish speaking pupils.
The plan is also to possibly put an
other story on the La Casita building
on tn west side, giving more school
capacity there.
Bonds 10 be Sold Jan. IA.
The bonds will be Immediately adj
vertised for sale on January I 4th, and
II is expected that they will sell for
above par.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
ROSWELL TO HAVE
A NEW BANK

Roswell is to have a new bank to
be known as the Bank Of Commerce.
It will have a capital stock Of $4,000
and surplus Of $125,OOO. The char
ter has already been secured.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11

A new doctor arrived in Clovis last
Sunday and has located permanently.
He came via the stork route and is at
the home Of Dr. and Mrs. Clyn Smith.
The genial doctor is receiving the
congratulations of his friends this
week and IL all smiles.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
BUYS OUT PARTNER

W. /. Luikart has recently purchas-
ed the interest Of his partner, Claude
Miller, in the Luikart & Co. dry goods
store and is now sole owner of the
business. The Luikapt firm has en-
joyed good business during the past
few years under Mr.. Luikart's man.
agement and he is to be congratulated
upon becoming the sole owner Of the
business.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11

The Senior Christian Endeavor Of
the Christian Church have reorgan-
lied with Ernest McDaniels as presi-
dent, Mary Boyd vice president, Es-
ther Watson secretary, and Mrs. Min
ME Walker treasurer. The Endeavor
meets every Sunday at 6 p. m.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11

j. G. Griffith, who owns a farm
near Claude where he has lived for a
number Of years, has moved to Clovis.
Mr.. Griffith says that he was COM
PEELED to quit the farm and rent out
as he was unable to secure the neces-
sary labor to run his place.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
DIED FROM INJURIES

James D. Mckinley, who was so
badly injured by being run over by
an engine at the coal chute last week,
died Sunday at the Santa Fe hospital.
The remains were shipped to Moody,
Texas, for burial.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
CLOVIS WILL NOT
LOSE TRAINS

= Many trains are being discon- =
= tinued In the west on account of =
= the coal shortage, but fortunate =
= ly for Clovis, the train service =
= through here will NOT be cur =
= tailed. The only change will be =
= that trains No. 21 and No. 20 =
= will be operated only 10 Albu- =
= querquc instead Of being thru =
' trains to California. AT Albu- =
= querque they viii connect with =
= other trains going west. =
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
NO RELAXATION IN
COAL RESTRICTIONS

, Washington, Dec. 1O.-There
; will be no relaxation Of restric-
; tions on the use Of coal for the
, present as the result Of the end
; ing of the coal strike, Fuel Ad-
, ministrator Garfield announced
; today.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11

Jerome c. Miller and Miss Dora
Estes were married Wednesday at
the Methodist Church, Rev. Freeman
conducting the service.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11

J. H. Shepard has been on the sick
list this week, suffering from an at
tack Of grip.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11
100000 SCHOOL BOND ISSUE
CARRIES BY BIC MAJORITY

Clovis voted on the proposition to
issue 100000 worth of additional
school bonds Tuesday and the propo-
sition carried by an overwhelming
majority, the vote being 244 for the
issue and SO against The vote was
light because everyone seemed to take
il for granted the issue would pass
and let the other fellow do the vot-
ing. The vote by wards was as fol-
lows:
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-12-11

Job Printing at the News orlcs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
TO LET THE GERMANS VOTE.
American Officers Are Barred From
Taking Any Part in Elections.
(By the Associated Press)
(By the Associat

CoblenZ, Jan. 1S.-T officers and
men of the American army of occupa-
ton have been prohibited from talk
ing any part in the elections to select
DELEGATES for the new German national
a iembly which will be held January
10 and for Prussian national assem-
bly, which will be held JanL-ry 20,
and from expressing preference for or
against any German political princi-
pie. candidate or party.
BY order of Maj. Gen. Joseph T.
Dickman, commander of the army of
occupation, responsibility has been
placed upon the German officials to
see that the elections are conducted
without fraud and without intimida-
ton of any kind. A notice published
by the army officials for the benefit of
civilians turnout the occupied zone
says:
The proper German officials shall
take such steps as are necessary to Sc
cure a full, free and fair expression
of the will of the voters of Germany
in order that the constitution now
about to be written and the govern
ment now about to be established may
be founded upon the immovable foun-
dation of the will of the people"
The women are particularly active
in political affairs. holding meetings
daily at Coblenz, Treves and other
towns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
SANTA FEE NOTES
Notes and PERSONALS from Santa l

Notes and personals from Santa Fe
by Frances jones' Telephone $3.50.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Peake will leave Sun
day to visit Mrs. Peaks parents, at Jack
sOnville, Fla. Mr.. Peake is employed in the
stores department.
Mrs. Clyde Highfill and Miss Hazel Lee
witt both of the motive power building will
spend Sunday in Atchfson with friends.
Ray Beaver of the freight auditors Of
flee has returned to his work after several
months spent in a training camp in the
South.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Camp have gone to
Lowell. Okla, TO visit Mrs. Camps aunt,
Mrs. J. b. POston and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Ludington have gone
to their home at Greybull Wyo. after Wis
iting Mr. Ludington's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred LudingtOn. Mr.. Roy Ludington has
been in the service but has received his
discharge.
The eighth annual ball of the S. Z. of n.
A. will be held Wednesday evening, Jan
uary %, at Steinberg's hall.
Miss Alice Auerbach of the freight aud
itors office has been called to Kansas City
by the illness of her sister.
Ernest Critchley has returned to work in
the coach trimming department after be-
ing off week. sick.
The health car Warren has received an
overhauling in the Topeka paint shops and
is again ready for a tour over the state.
Raymond French is new employe in the
auditor of disbursements office. Mr..
French who Is a second lieutenant has
been stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor,
Kentucky.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
BOY AND SIS MISSING
W. D. Rogers Reports Loss of En-
ployc and Money to Police.

w. D. Rogers of East Seward ave-
nue., has suffered the double loss of
an employe and more than SIS in cash
and it is the opinion of the police that
the employe and the cash are together.
Rogers wanted a boy to work on his
farm and an employment bureau sent
him one, about l 5 years old, who gave
his name as Lurence Hartman. The
boy went to work for Rogers Thurs
day night. Friday night. it is said
Rogers sent him home from town with
a team. He went upstairs. according
to members of the family, changed his
clothes and induced ore of the Rogers
boys to go to town with him.
Arrived down town. he asked young
Rogers to enter a store and buy him
some cigars. When the latter came
out of the store, Hartman had disap-
peared and it was later discovered that
approximately SIS. which had been
kept in a bedroom in the Rogers
home, was also missing. The police
have not yet found the missing boy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
WILL EXCUSE PUPILS
School Children May Hear Baync
Lectures Next Tuesday.

In order that school children of To-
peka may have an opportunity to hear
the lecture of Ernest Harold Bayne on
The Use of Animals in Modern War
fare" which is of recognized educa-
tional value, students who desire to at
tend the lecture may be excused from
their regular work next Tuesday after
noon to go to the auditorium.
The lecture will be illustrated with
moving pictures showing animals in
actual service on the battlefields in
France. According to DR.. William o.
Stillman, director of the Red Star re-
lief for animals, they are the most
complete sets in the world showing
animal service in war time.