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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

Central School has been closed this
week on account of the heating appa-
ratuS being out of condition.
Mrs. Dave Morgan is enjoying u
visit from her daughter who has been
located in the northwest for sometime.
FOR RENT-Furnished room, four
blocks from Postofice, on Second St.
Phone Ill, or cal at this Office for
particulars.
FOR SALE-Onc Speedster for
$4,000 if taken at once; is in good
shape and has good tires. Write Guy
Bell, Nara Visa, n. NJ.
Miss Mitchell, of Albuquerque, mas
accepted the position as stenographCr
in the First National Bank of Tucum-
carl and began work Monday.
Mrs. Smith and two children are
here this week the guests of Mrs. Sal
man and daughter. They expect to re-
turn to Ancho within II few days.
Road work between Tucumcari and
Montoya is progressing nicely and the
contractor is pushing the work us fast
as possible.
For Sale.-Two room house in
Highland Park. See
G. Il. HAMILTON
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

Buy your holiday goods at the Quay
Rock Store on the Tucumcari- Ragland
road. A special line at attractive
prices now on sale. A beautiful $40
doll goes to pui chaser of largest bill
of Christmas goods.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Porter e. Hunter has been dissolved
by Mutual consent, Judge Porter TAX
ing over the business of the firm and
~solicits a continuance of the patronage
of all clients of the firm, assuring the
public that all business entrusted to his
care shall receive prompt and skillful
attention, j.. W. POkIER.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

c. A. Robertson, promoter of the big
tire and rubber company of Texico,
was here this week in the interest of
a truck line from Texico to Tucumcari.
He and others have finished their sur
vey which was intended for an inter-
urban but they are now figuring on
putting in a truck line which would
be more economical and answer the
purpose for which it is being built
the securing of coal from Tucumcari
after it has been brought here from the
Dawson mines.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11
Cut This Quit Is Worth Money.

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip
enclose with &c to Foley & Co., 1885
Sheffield Ave., Chicago, ILL.,, writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return a trial package
Compound for coughs, colds and
Group, Foley Kidney Pills and Foley's
Cathartic Tablets. For sa.s by Sands
Dorsey Drug Co.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

Orders were issued to all Federal
managers through western region re,
curing reduction of one-third in pas,
senger train miles Of all trains using
coal for fuel effective 1901 a. m. Mon
day Dec. g.. Due notice will be given
of changes to be made in Rock Island
service. Passengers will be notified of
any important changes as Don as they
are made.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

The ~l0-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Ed. Newly, formerly of Tucumcari but
now Of Plain, died the first of the
week after only a few days illness
with locked bowels. The body was
brought to Tucumcari for burial Tues
day where "A short service was conduct
ed by Rev. Lewelling of the Methodist
church, after which the remains were
laid to rest in Sunnyside cemetery.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

d. C. Green, who is handling u few
leases and other business pertain
ing to oil development in Quay county
was here this week from Logan on
business.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

Maj. |. +. McLaren came in the first
of the week to visit home folks a few
weeks. He says our advertising looks
good but this cold weather has not
been mentioned therein. Well, even
New Mexico has its day off. The cold
spell has been quite severe, but from
newspaper reports there are some To-
%calitie1 that are really suffering. Any
how the farmers are better prepared
this year to take care Of themselves
and their stock.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry II. McElroy Of
Alamogordo, were here last Friday on
their way to Chicago and othet points
in the East where Mr.. McElroy was
called on business.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

FOR SALE-4SO acres one mile
south Of the MCGEE well. " royalty
for $40 an acre. See Adam Long.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

The News has added nearly 100 new
names the past month and if you want
the paper after January first you will
be required to pay in advance. With
the present high cost Of paper the sub
scription price does not justify send
ing the paper without pay. Some are
prompt in paying at the end Of the
year while others do not pay unless
urged and urged. A few two-cent
stamps soon take away the profit.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

Mr.. Mutt and son and daughter, to-
geteher with Mrs. Mutt, Jr., arrived
Monday from Fayette, Mo. They were
held up at Liberal for three hours
on account Of the weather and came
near freezing. The engine was I'M
able to keep the train warm.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

50 acres in fee ~ miles east OF
the McGee well 500 an acre.
ADAM LONG.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

Not much snow during the last few
days but the weather has been quite
cold. Tuesday morning the thermom-
eter stood around zero several hours
and the fellow who had plenty of coal
could smile while the other fellow had
4 different countenance. Today the
wind is blowing from the southwest
and the temperature is above freezing
while the much-loved New Mexico sun
is making life worth living.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

| have three good farm wagons and
three horses for sale reasonable. See
them at my residence in Tucumcari.
At J. b. STEVENS.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

d. c. Green, who is handling u few
oil leases and other business pertain
ing to oil development in Quay county
was here this week from Logan on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry II. McElroy Of
Alamogordo, were here last Friday Oh
their way to Chicago and othef points
in the East where Mr.. McElroy was
called on business.
FOR SALE-Ford touring car, 1918
model, good condition. equipped with
spccdometer, seat covers, and running
board brace. See or phone G. b. Brown
U. S. Experiment Farm.
The office of the Boy Scout Band is
in the rear of the Chamber of Com
merce. 2. a. James is director, Tom
McQuaid secretary; and Kenneth Ran
die treasurer. Phone II.
A. l.. Gurley and I. +. Dice Of Clo-
Wis, were Tucumcari visitors Wednes-
day. Mr.. Gurley was looking for n
few broom corn growers with the ex-
pcctancy Of buying their crop.
Although we have moved away from
Tucumcari, we are still looking for
good mon for the Army, being located
in the Elwood Hotel at Dalhart, Texas
B, +. Albertson, Sgt, G. S. l., X. $.
WOOD FOR SALE-Cedar fire
wood, Is inches long, $1,000 per cord,
delivered. Call phone l2I.
NJ. X. TOLLE.
FOR SALE-l9l7 model Ford in
good condition, good tires, etc. Also
one Holstein COW. Z yrs. old, to be
fresh about Feb. 10. Call at Nowell's
Studio. W. II. WARD.
LOST-On Second St, between Du-
walls residence and Postoifice. Mari
bou Feather Cape. Finder please no
tify Phone q, or
ELIZABETH WINTER.
Mrs. Chas. +. Dunlap and Mrs. W.
r. M%assingill came in this morning
TO catch the train for Burkburnett,
Texas, and Chickasha, Okla. They ex-
pect to he away from home two or
three weeks.
'Thc Only Girl" at the H-H Theatre
Saturday night was we'll attended and
highly APPRECIATED from start to fin
ish. 1t was something different from
anything seen here for years and the
performers played their roles with
splendid ability.
Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Henner, of
Webster, y. Y, are visiting Nj. ana
Mrs. VIM. Troup. Mrs. %llenner will
be remembered in Tucumcari as Miss
Lin I'm Nicholson, her father operat-
ing the blacksmith shop on East Main
st. for sometime.
FOR SALE-GIO acres 10 mics SW
from Tucumcari. ten dollars per actc
J.. b. RODGER,
400 W. Short St., independence, Mo,
r.. r.. Hayden was in Saturday after
coal. While in town he called AM
pushed his subscription up another
year and subscribed for two others.
He likes the News and wants the 9th
cr folks to keep posted on what is go.
ing on in Quay county.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

A. l.. Gurley and 7. +. Dice Of Clo-
Wis, were Tucumcari visitors Wednes-
day. Mr.. Gurley was looking for n
few broom corn growers with the ex-
pcctancy Of buying their crop.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

The office of the Boy Scout Band j,
in the rear Of the Chamber of Com.
mcrce. 2. a. james is director, Ton
McQuaid secretary; and Kenneth Ran.
die treasurer. Phone II.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

For Sale.-Lease on NEA of See.
Is, Twp. 10, north, Range 81 East.
Apply to JNO. ID. X. COOPER,
Box $50, Vernon, Texas.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

FOR SALE-G40 acres l6 mics SW
from Tucumcari, ten dollars per ac,c.
j. b. RODGER,
400 W. Short St., independence, Mo.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

A few advertisements in the News
today remind you that Christmas is
neal and the time will soon arrive TO
send that friend or relatives a gift
to show them you have not forgotten
them. Buy it from the merchant who
asks you for your business. The man
that advertises does not have to charge
big prices to get by. His business is
large enough to allow him small mar
gin Of profit on each article.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Henner, Of
Webster, n. Y, are visiting M. ana
Mrs. VIM. Troup. Mrs. l~lenner will
be remembered in Tucumcari as Miss
Lillian Nicholson. her father operat-
ing the blacksmith shop on East Main
st. for sometime.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

FOR SALE-New Ford Touring Car
with self-starter; has been run about
$50 miles. Have two cars is eason
for selling. Enquire at this Office or
see J. A. ATKINS.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

+. r.. Hayden was in Saturday after
coal. While in town he called AM
pushed his subscription up another
year and subscribed for two others,
He likes the News and wants the 9th,
er folks to keep posted on what is go.
ing on in Quay county.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

"Thc Only Girl" at the H-H Theatre
Saturday night was we'll attended and
highly appreciated from start to fin
ish. 1t was something different from
anything seen here for years and the
performers played their roles with
splendid ability.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

Although we have moved away from
we are still looking for
good men for the Army, being located
in the Elwood Hotel at Dalhart, Texas
B, +. Albertson, Sgt, G.. S. l., X. $.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

Mrs. Chas. +. Dunlap and Mrs. W.
r. Massingill came in this morning
to catch the train for Burkburnett,
Texas, and Chickasha, Okla. They ex-
pect to he away from home two or
three weeks.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

FOR SALE-l9l7 model Ford il
good condition, good tires, etc. Ais,
n Holstein COW, Z yrs. old, to b,
fresh about Feb. 10. Call at NOVEL;,
Studio. w. II. WARD.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

WOOD FOR SALE-Cedar fire.
wood, rs inches long, $1,000 per cord
delivered. Call phone l2I.
VI. k. TOLLE.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-12-11

LOST-On Second St, between Du.
wallis residence and Postoiice, Mari.
bou Feather Cape. Finder please no,
Phone q, or
ELIZABETH WINTER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-31
WORK AMONG WHITE
AND COl0RED GIRLS

Social welfare work among both
white and colored girls IL a new phase
OF the work to be done by the War
Camp Community Service, 1t has been
announced. This work Will be un-
der the supervision of an expert.
whose name has not as yet been an
nounced. She will come TO Richmond
to look over the field. and will then
direct her immediate attention TO the
parts OF the city which appear to need
her services most.
Particularly she will aim to asst st
girls employed in factories and other
industrial institutions. organizing
clubs and other social institutions SO
they made have a broader view
along social. educational and spiritual
lines. The work among colored girls,
which is to be done by colored women
who have already arrived in this city,
will be along lines similar TO those
planned for white girls
Headquarters of the Community
Service workers has been moved from
the army and navy club to room 404.
Mutual building. This change was
deemed necessary in order to get
away from the noise and interruption
always present at the club. The work
OF the club will. be unchanged. how
ever, and will be even greater in the
future because it's doors are to be
opened to discharged soldiers and
sailors as well as to those who are
still In the service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-31
MEMORIAL BRIDGE
BEING SUGGESTED

A plan suggested by Charles e
Boiling, director of public works, has
been warmly supported by members
of the city council and others inter.
ested in constructing such monu-
ment to the boys who served in the
present war. Director Boiling wan 8
bridge across the James over Bells
Isle. connecting the end OF Laurel
street with Cowardin avenue. Prelimi-
nary sketches will he prepared shortly
for consideration by the council.
A memorial library has also been
suggested to the mayor by DR. Rus
sell Bowie, Mrs. Kate Peasants Minor
and others This library would serve
the same monumental purposes as
the bridge, but Its utility would be of
a different kind. The Richmond Edu-
cational Association is preparing
plans and estimates for such an In
stitution. Should this plan be ap-
proved by the people of Richmond.
funds will be raised TO construct an
other beautiful memorial building In
in the city and to fill it with the best
and most p-to-da-e books
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-31
70 IN SERVICE FROM
EAST END CHURCH

The annual report of the East End
Baptist church has been submitted.
The church has for several months
been without pastor, and the report
was very gratifying to the rembers.
Twenty eight men from this church
are in the service. The home depart
men of East End church. under lead
ership of Mr. L. f. Bagby. is consid
cred one OF the best in the city. The
annual report follows:
Church mem bership-Male mem
bers, 1875: female mem bers. $50: new
members received, 26: losses during
year. %. Total membership at first
of year, SIS.
Sunday schooi~-Officers and teach
ers on roll, 4s. scholars. 345: home
department. msm harship, lis: cradle
roll membership Al: total. 555
Financial rerort--Collected during
1918 for current expenses, S2.7i3ss;
building fund. s1l4: missionary, 1924:
benevolences, sGS.21; Sunday school,
s3T2.42: missionary society. $3.50;
Junior b. Y. p. L. $40: Senior E.
y. p. T.. sSa.01; Cradle Roll. $50;
Young Women's Auxiliary. $1,000. La
dies Aid Society, sIss.s5. Total col
Iections. s3,s9e.15.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-31
TEN HAVE NARROW
ESCAPE FRl N DEATH
Big Doubie-Truck Car Leaves Rails ON
Fulton viaduct-Guard Rail Ar
rests Predictions Flight.

Ten persons. including the motor
man and conductor of a First and
Vtaduct street car, had a narrow
escape from death yesterday mornin 6
whey ths foSsazd truck of,dhs> trolley.
- ~ ~,=.> ->-.4v.-- ~ >ssye
rails just as me Fulton viaduct was
reached.
The car was going at considerable
speed when 1t jumped the tracks and,
although Motorman w. L. Spruell. who
vas in charge. threw on the brakes. the
trolley was well on the bridge before
1t was brought to a standstlll.
The only thing that prevented the
car from leaving the viaduct and
plunsing over the side into the valley
below was the presence of a guard rail.
which arrested the flight of the front
truck and kept the rear truck on the
track.
The car was No. 954, and was west
bound Some little excitement natu-
rally was cccasioned, but no one was
injured and wrecking crew soon
righted the car. but not until traffic
had been held up for some time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-31
woMAN's LAND ARMY TO BE
ORGANIZED IN VIRGINIA

Mrs william II. hubert came 10
Richmond yesterday to prepare the
way for the government organizer Oh
woman's land army in Virginia MrS'
Hubert is the national director OF me
woman's Land Army of America MRS.
Malvern c. Patterson is chairman OF
the Virginia branch OF the army and
the directors were invited to luncheon
Yesterday afternoon at the common
wealth club to meet and talk with
Mrs, Hubert.
The Governments plans with regard
to women working on farms told IN
brief As follows: The government pro-
poses TO place the Womans I'ano
Army under the direction Of the de-
partment of labor to he affiliated with
the United States employment service
There will be a trained woman super
visor for every state appointed by the
department of labor The women VINO
desire TO work on farms during the
spring and summer months VIII be or
gauized in groups. They viii receive
training in special camps or in aGri-
cultural schools. Their salaries on
the farms. on which they will serve
in groups, will be regulated by the
camp from which they came in accord
ance with the labor rate In that sec
ton of the country. They Will work
on contract, specifications being made
regarding health, diet, recreation
sanitation. etc. They cannot work over
the eight-hour time except to save
crops or in an emergency and then
they are paid by the hour for overtime NJ,
work, The experienced worker VIII
receive a good salary while the begin
uer will receive Some compensation
while learning.
The advantage to the women VIII
be in the healthy outdoor exercise
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-31
WOULD BU|lO HOAE
FOR WORKING GIRLS

Establishment of corporation
girls was taken under consideration
Wednesday afternoon at a meeting of
the Association or Methodist Women
for Social Service. Homes OF this
character operated by the Methodist
~ y. ,.-N'14ft.e, y s-r e.,,s,,- ., AZ
country have accomplished much
good. 1t was shown al the meeting
yesterday
Deacoress Bryan matron OF THE
Wilson" a cooperative boarding house
operated by the association with the
means contributed by the various
Methodist churches. added her ex-
pertence to the testimony In behalf
or the proposed institution. She out
lined the great need in the city for
Just such sort of rescue work q home
Of the proposed character would be
htted for, and spoke Of the great mum
her of Young girls who are going
astrav. but who have not fallen too
far 70 be saved
Miss Ruth Sanders. OF the L. s.
War Commission spoke OF her work
with Girls convicted of rnisdern eanor
and who have served terms in jails
for their offenses. They are usually
set adr'ft TO find a boarding house for
| themselves. which is a hard enough
task at this time. She made an elo-
duent appeal for the co-operation Of
Christian women 10 save these girls.
Miss Price, assistant secretary Of the
state Board of Charities and Correc-
tons. told of the recreationat work
for girls afforded at the Perniran
plant, and drew graphic contrast
between conditions there and the
housing conditions ve~-- nrA'-ntent in
Richmond for the working girl
Yesterdays meeting was preliminary
10 bigger meeting TO be held In
Centenary Methodist church next
"Wednesday. Mrs. William Asher. OF
the Billy sunday party. will speak on
I ''Woman's Work for Woman" and
she viii be followed by Mrs Kate
Waller Barrett. of tho Florence Crit
tenden association, who viii present
some workable Plans for Rich
mond."
Officers OF the Methodist association
elected yesterday are as follows:
President, Mrs r. T.. M'chaels:
vice president. in order named, Mrs.
J. r. Nastin. Mrs r Fl. Potts. and
Mrs. o f. Parrish: Recording secre-
tary. Miss Marion WEIGH; Corre-
spending secretary, Mrs J H John
snn publicity SUPERINTENDENT, Mrs. 7.
L. wiltshire: treasurer, Mrs A. c..
Otarfes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-31
|OON'T SELL SAVINGS
| STAMPS BELOW eQg

A warning has been issued 10 HtG
mond purchasers OF war ssvtnG
stamps by Postmaster Hay =. Thsfm
ton. by request OF the officials OF 60
Fifth Federal Reserve district, not ~
sell their war savings stamps to $780,
ulators below the value OF the stampo
Carta4Y-dea1ers In large ctAsg hoMn
sssJe- as-.y-- ,-sr ,f-s-tDRve .sr7,e yEsssysl
their value and redeeming them o.
value, reaping a good profit Secxe*5
tary of the Treasury Glass Issues tho
warning before any such cases have
come up In Richmond.
Reports of these sales are under
investigation, and the viuIatora Of the
treasury regulation will! be dealt with
harsh'v nv the government II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-31
RUN SHUTTLE TRAIN
FOR COMMUTERS

shuttle train viii be run into
Byrd street station from the junction
Of the old with the new line at Falling
Creek. This will be experimental In
order to test the amount of passenger
traffc which would come into the old
station. now that the new belt line
route is being used. A number OF
commuters from Petersburg have
kicked about the new arrangement
and many merchants Of South Rich
mond say that much of their trade has
been lost on account of the passengers
landing directly in Richmond.
The down town station Ia preferred
by a number Of patrons of the road
and an appeal was made to the United
States Railroad Administration to re-
sumo the use of the Byrd street STA
ton for the commuters train. The
shuttle train will regularly connect
with the commuters train forming
and afternoon which Is now going into
Broad street, and take off the down
town passengers at Falling Creek,
bringing them into Byrd street.