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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
RoBINsoN-sAxToN

Miss Lois E. Robinson Of Clovis,
and Mr.. Jesse E. Saxton Of Melrose
were united in marriage at the Rob-
inson Art Shop in this city at 4;3O
Saturday afternoon, Rev. G. P. Ken
nedy performing the ceremony.
The bride, who is sister Of X. U.
Robinson, Of this city, was for four
years n teacher in the Curry County
schools, and later spent two years in
the government departmental work
at Washington, D, C. The groom is
a prominent business man in Melrose.
Both of the young people have host
Of friends in this part of the country
who extend congratulations.
After the marriage ceremony de-
licious refreshments were served, and
the young couple left Immediately for
their new home near Melrose,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
|CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HELD
ANNUAL BANQUET FRIDAY NIGHT
Officers and Directors Are Named to
Serve the Organization During
the Ensuing Year.

The annual meeting and banquet
of the Chamber of Comerce was held
at the High School Auditorium last
Friday night. One hundred and two
tickets were sold to the banquet but
owing to the fact that rain came
up about 1880 not over seventy-five
were seated around the banquet
table.
A Fine Feed
The banquet was served by the
ladies Of the Methodist church and
consisted Of several courses. It was
fine dinner we'll served and the
ladies were returned vote Of thanks
by those present for their efforts IN
making the evening such a great sue
cess.
Everybody Talked
c. W. Harrison, retiring president
Of the Chamber Of Commerce, acted
as toastmaster Of the occasion and
invited remarks from all present. D.
W. Jones, who has been secretary Of
the local commercial organization
since the first Of the year, gave an
outline Of the work that had been
accomplished and some Of the things
that are in view for the future. Mr..
Jones work has met with the hearty
approval Of the board of directors
as well as the membership. Following
Mr.. Jones' report most all Of the
members at the banquet table gave
short talks, all full Of enthusiasm
about the future growth of Clovis
and Curry County. Everyone pres
ent was full of optimism Gas well as
fried chicken and other good things
to eat) and the prediction was freely
made that Clovis would some day be
real city and in the center Of q
rich section that would produce year
ly 100000 Bushels of wheat.
Officers and Directors Named
After the speaking President Har-
rison announced that it was time for
the annual election Of officers and
asked for nominations for president.
Bert Curless was nominated and
unanimously selected. The selection
Of Mr.. Curless was fortunate for the
Chamber Of Commerce.
No man in Clovis has taken greater
; interest in matters of public inter-
, est than Mr.. Curless. A few years
ago when interest in the commercial
organization was at low ebb, Mr..
Curless kept the work going by doing
, volunteer work as secretary and was
, one Of the first to agitate the matter
! Of a paid secretary, the only real
method Of keeping city's develop
ment work going.
A nominating committee was man,
, ed to suggest nominees for board Of
directors. Fhe committee named the
following men who were chosen to
> serve during the ensuing year:- c. Z.
Dennis, J. R. Hull, L. C. Petree, G. P.
Kuykendall, J. z. Briscoe, C. G. Rid
ings, G. o. Roberts and Edward L.
Manson.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
WAPLES.PLATTER MOVES
INTO NEW QUARTERS

The Waplcs-Plattor Grocery Co.
has completed moving its branch
house from Farwell, Texas, and is
naw open for business, according to
a statement made by Il. W. Menefee,
local manager, Wednesday.
The new quarters of the company
are in the Smith and Board building
which has just been completed near
the Santa Fe tracks on Pile Street
The company carries about s125,000
grocery stock.
eve moved to Clovis because it is
better distributing point and Is
nearer the center Of our territory"
said Mr.. Menefee.
The local branch had headquarters
and warehouse at Farwell for eight
years.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
TEXAS MERCHANT
WILL MOVE HERE

T. ]. White Of Glazier, Texas, has
purchased the Keithly Grocery on
Grand Avenue. Mr.. White has been
conducting a general merchandise
store at Glazier for a number Of
years and will move his stock here
and combine it with the store he has
just purchased. Mr.. White owns the
building on South Main Street occu-
pied by the Clovis Cooperative Store
but will continue to conduct the busi-
ness he has just purchased at its
present location.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
FRANcES-HoWELL

Miss Edna Frances and Mr.. Elmer
L. Howell Of this city were married
at the home Of the groom's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Howell, Sunday
morning at 7:16 o'clock. Rev. r.
B. Freeman performed the ceremony.
The bride has been employed for
some time in the Clovis National
Bank, and the groom is a member Of
the Howell Oil Co. Both young peo-
pie have host Of friends who extend
congratulations and best wishes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howell left Sunday
morning for two weeks visit in
Denver, Colorado Springs and FL
Paso.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
ROY SUMAN DIED
SUDDENLY MONDAY

Mr.. Roy Suman, of this city, died
Monday afternoon at his home fol-
lowing an attack of apoplexy. Mr. Su-
man, with his son, Loren, was work
ing on a tractor five miles north Of
town, when he fell unconscious, and
he was rushed to his home where
death soon followed.
The deceased is survived by a wife,
Mrs. Roy Suman, two daughters, Mrs.
D. Campbell and Miss Ruby Suman,
and one son, Loren.
The family had lived in Clovis a
number Of years, and their host Of
friends extend sympathy to the be-
keaved ones.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
GOOD WHEAT YIELDS

W. B. Cole who lives sixteen miles
north Of Clovis near Claud, reports
that he threshed 21 acres Of wheat
that made 32 bushels per acre. Bill
Pipkin, also living in the Claud
neighborhood, made a yield Of 32
bushels per acre on fifty acres.
Wheat all over the county is turning
out much better than 1t was estimated
a few weeks ago.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION AUG. I

Democratic County Chairman A..
W. Hockenhull says he expects to call
a meeting of the county convention
for Saturday, August 7th, for the
purpose of electing delegates to the
state convention and transacting 9th
er business. Mr.. Hockenhull asks the
Democrats Of the county to confer
with him in regard to the advisability
of holding the convention on that
date.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
ATTENDING coNslsToRY
MEETING AT SANTA FE

E. P. Cooley, Wallace Carmack,
J.. B. Gregg, Il. T. Jernigan and W.
NJ. Ford Of Clovis, and George Eades
Of Farwell, left early this week for
Santa Fe where they will take Ma
sonic degrees in the consistory.
They will also stop off in Albu-
querque on their return home and
take the Shrine degrees.
W. H. Duckworth and A. ]. Whit
ing also took the trip to Santa Fe to
attend the consistory meeting.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
MARRIED IN CALIFORNIA

Miss Fannie Singer and Mr..
Charles Lucksinger were married in
Los Angeles, Calf, on July 9Th. The
bride Is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. II. Singer of this city and is
well known in Clovis, She is a train
ed nurse and has been in California
for two or three years. Mr.. Luck
singer operates a filling station In
Los Angeles.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
NEW BARRY BUILDING
READY FOR OCCUPANTS

Office rooms in the new Barry
building on North Main Street have
been completed, and will probably be
occupied within a few days, aceord-
ing to information received by the
News this morning.
Those who will occupy the new Of
fices are Lester Stone & Co., VIM. A.
Gillenwater, A. L. Gurley Broom
Corn Co., DR.. Lancaster, and probab-
ly the local branch Of ]. C. Berry &
Co., of Amarillo.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
NO TOWN LOOKS NEAR
AS GOOD AS CLOVIS

Mr. and Mrs. Burns Smith return
ed this week from an extended auto
mobile trip through Colorado and
states northwest. Mr.. Smith says they
saw general development everywhere
but did not see a town that offered
as many opportunities as Clovis
offers.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
NEW GRAIN COMPANY
ORGANIZED AT HAVENER

Articles Of incorporation have
been filed with the state corporation
commission by the Farmers Coop
erative Grain Company at Havaner,
Curry County. The capital stock is
$25, 1000 with 500 shares at $50 each.
The officers are c. C. Magee, presi-
dent; Ben Christian, vice president
C. ]. Shoup, secretary and treasurer.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
GRAIN HARVESTING WILL
SOON Be FINISHED

Eighteen combination harvester
threshers are helping to get the grain
harvested and threshed in a hurry
this year. All over the county head
ers and threshers are running and
the grain will soon be all threshed or
in the stack ready to thresh. The
exceptionally fine weather has con-
tiibuted toward getting the harvest
ing done promptly this year. The
labor shortage has not hindered the
work to any great extent in this
county.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
MORE BLooDED STOCK
FOR BELLVIEW DISTRICT

A blooded Holstein calf was receiv-
ed by the County Agent this week
from the Spreading Oaks farm
at White Water, Wisconsin, and will
be delivered to Miss COrine Harris at
Bellview.
This is the last Of the blooded stock
that will be secured Cor the club
members Of Curry County this sea-
son, and from now on the work will
be concentrated In the taking care
Of the stock already received.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
THREsHER BURNED

Dave Shinn's thresher was destroy
ed by fire at the Docie Morris place
near Claud Monday. Five ricks of
wheat containing about 500 bushels
Of grain were also burned. There was
no insurance. Mr.. Shinn believes
that his machine can be repaired so
that the loss will not be over several
hundred dollars. The fire is supposed
to have originated from smut in the
wheat.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
WHEAT GRADE IS
EXCEPTIONALLY FINE

The grade of wheat raised in Cur
ry County this year is exceptionally
good, much better than it was last
year. Some of the grain has tested
as high as sixty-four pounds to the
bushel.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
FAMILY REUNION

An enjoyable family reunion has
been held in Clovis this week. Four
brothers and sisters, Mrs. R. B. Free
man, Mrs. Romie H. Jones, Mrs. H.
R. Terry and Mr.. Jobe W. Hendrix
all Of Clovis, have had as their guests
their brothers and sisters-Rev. ]. W.
Hendrix Of Ell Paso, Roy W. Hendrix
of Amarillo, and Mrs. W. ]. Carna-
than Of Georgetown, Texas.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
JOHN F. TAYLOR is NOW
BACK ON THE JOB AGAIN

Jno. F. Taylor, who suffered a
broken leg some time ago, is back
on the job again and is directing the
work of the Taylor Tire and Battery
Co. from a swivel chair.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED

Marriage licenses was issued this
week to VIM. E. ShOfner and Maud
Shofner, both of Clovis.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15

DR.. W. M. Lancaster made a visit
to Amarillo Wednesday to meet his
mother from Roxton, Texas who
will visit here.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15
LOCAL MENTION

Mrs. Joe Goebel and children have
returned from a visit in Kansas City.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-07-15

NJ. L. Love and family Of Milford,
Texas, and J. NJ. Love end family Of
Pearsall, Texas, will arrive in Clovis
the latter part of the week for a visit
at the home Of their brother, ]. f.
Love.
E. B. Mcconnell, publisher of the
Homespun New Era, at Homespun,
Iowa, was in Clovis last Saturday
enroute home from Portales where
he formerly lived. Mr., Mcconnell
still owns the Portales News plant,
The pretty country home of Mr.
and Mrs. A. S. Moore was the scene
of merry dinner party on last Sun
day, Following guests being Messrs.
and Mesdames W. II. Collins, John
Luikart, G. H. Watson, W. ]. Stuart,
L. r. Cassel, Miss Esther Watson and
Master Lester Watson, Misses Geral-
dine, Helen, and Johnnie May Luik-
art.
Mrs. G. c. Baker arrived here
Thursday from Little Rock, Ark, for
a visit at the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Z. Love. She was accom-
panied here by her two neices Doro-
thy Baker, who will visit at the home
'of her grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs
W. G. Baker, and Elizabeth Smith,
who will visit at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. II. Bell.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-10-06
america FIRST" AN
UNPOPULAR SLOGAN
IN EUROPE
tBy Associated Press.

New York, Oct. 6.-The slogan
America First is unpopular among
Europeans who deem it an expression
Of selfishness, according to the Rev
Charles s. MacFarland, general sec
retary of the Federal Council of the
Churches Of Christ in America, who
has just returned from a series Of re-
ligious conferences in Switzerland and
speaking tour of Western European
cities.
"For an American to be in Europe
at this time is humiliating and some
times almost disheartening, sad DR..
MacFarland. Il found the people
there confused. They do not know
what to make of Americas present.
aloofness; it seems to them such a
sharp contract to our attitude during
the war. found the people of Eu-
rope industriously working at the
problems of reconstruction While
their economic needs are great, one of
their greatest needs at the present
time is that Of moral support.
"The American nation and the
American people, on the whole, have
not as yet suffered irretrievably in the
estimation of Europeans, continued
Dr. MacFarland. "They still believe
In us and look to us for help. But
thoughtful Europeans are disturbed
about one phrase which frequently
reaches across the sea America
First To them it sounds like the
words that used to come from across
the Rhine-"Deutschland uber allies
NOT with the same aggressiveness,
but with something of the same sell
fshness !"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-10-06
WOULD IMPROVE
CURRENCY STANDARDS
tBy Associated Press. J

London, Oct. 8. The times are
propitious for improving the currency
systems of those silver countries not
possessing the gold standard asserts
Findlay Shirmas, director Of statistics
in india in paper which has been
issued by the League of Nations ir
connection with the International FL
nancial Conference held at Brussels
this month
Mr.. Shirras declares that the ad-
cantages of the adoption of the gold
standard as system of currency have
been incontestably proved in the case
of India, especially between the years
1928 and 1917
The statistician points out that an
agreement between governments re-
garding the purchase and sale of sill
yer might lead to a steadying of the
market and prevent speculation
During the war; he says, when the
allied governments purchased silver
jointly, competition was to a consid-
cradle extent, so far as the govern
ments were concerned, restricted and
the benefits OF concerted action were
clear"
He recalled that an American COM
mission on International Exchange in
1903 had pointed out that a steady de-
mand on the part of the governments
for the silver which they actually
reedcd from year to year would tend
to steady its price. He also recalled
that a Mexican commission had sug-
gested that the Bank of England and
Bank Of France act for their govern
ments in making silver purchases.
Mr.. Shirras ascribed the fiuctua-
tons in the price Of silver in the last
few years to a decline In production
and a great demand for coinage ow-
ing to the war. Asia. he said, had en-
ioyed prosperity BY exporting It's pro-
ducts during the war and India AMI
china had taken payment b fmnorf-.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-10-06

ance record being made, but there is
a possibility, if the series goes to
seven or eight games, of new
mark in total gate receipts. The rec
ord for receipts was established last
year when early three-quarters of a
million dallars were paid by 236,92S
fans to witness the games between
Cincinnati and the Chicago White
Sox.
With the prevailing prices for ad-
mission tickets this season and capa-
city crowds for seven or eight games
there is chance that the total re-
ceipts will exceed those of last year.
The sixteen worlds series that
have been played, including the one
of 1903 not under the jurisdiction of
the National Commission, have at
tracted a total attendance of 2,252,-
S42, or an average Of 23,467 for each
VI Tic Jf 6dMcS tudl nave UcSH
played.
The receipts have mounted up to a
total of $4,202,135 OF this sum ST.
122,91S represents the share Of the
club owners, but the owners have not
pocketed the entire amount For sew
eral years the regulations have re-
quired the owners to return a per-
centage Of their share Of the receipts
to their respective league treasures,
the portion now being at last so per.
cent.
The players who have taken part
in worlds series games since 1903
have divided $1,663,177 and the Ma
tional Commission has received from
tn big games $414,O31. The governing
bodys of major league baseball got
nothing from the worlds series Of
1908, that series having been ar
ranged entirely between the Boston
Americans and the Pittsburg Ma
tionals.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-10-06
ESTABLISH MECHANICAL
DAIRY In NITRO W. VA,
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct. 6.--Lack of pas
turage for dairy cattle in the vicinity
of Nitro West, Va, resulted in the
establishment at that war-built city
Of a mechanical dairy where milk
and cream equivalent to the output
Of farm with 1,5OO milk cows was
produced, according to government
report just published. Bottles and
cans of the fluid were labeled recon
structed" milk or cream and nitro
lac
Accommodation for $4,000 inhabi-
tants were provided at Nitro; schools,
churches, hospitals, department
stores, restaurants, and all the other
elements of a modern, well-equipped
community being part of the project
AS a construction problem 1t was
comparatively simple, but officials be-
gan to strike snags 40 soon as T.
approached the taak of insuring n
supply of staple foodstuffs, particu-
larly Of fresh milk.
Nitro is situated in mountainous
district where little, if any, natural
pasturage is available. Local milk
supplies were barely sufficient to sat
isfy the normal demands Of Charles
town, the nearest metropolis. Elk
pansion of the natural supply being
cut of the question, the public health
service was asked for aid and the first
mechanical dairy" resulted.
The process used is described as
the "emulsification of butter fat OBJ.
tanned from unsalted butter in a solu-
ton of SKINNED milk powder, or di-
lnted evaporated milk A building.
$50 feet long by ST feet wide, was
constructed and provided with huge
mixing yate, refrigerators and bot
Ting apparatus. Chemically pure wa.
ter was used In the mixing aud care
full tests made By the product which
proved e Be 4 little euDerinr. Il anv.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-10-06
TO
Be SPENT FOR
EDUCATION
iBy Associated Press. J

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. eleven
million dollars for new buildings and
equipment will be spent on the edu-
cational institutions owned by South
ern Baptists during the next four
years, it is announced at the head
quarters of that organization here.
Approximately the same amount will
be spent during that period in lifting
the debts upon those institutions and
their endowment funds.
OF this building fund, $2,275,OO0
will go to what are known as the
institutions, including the
Southern Baptist Theological Semi
nary at Louisville, Ky, Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort
Worth Texas; Baptist Bible Institute,
New Orleans, La, and Baptist Theo-
logical Seminary for Negroes at Nash
vile, Tenn, while there will be ex-
pended upon new buildings at the
Baptist colleges within the several
states comprising the territory Of the
Southern Baptist convention the fol
lowing amounts;
Alabama $275,000; Arkansas $685.
300; Georgia $450,OOO; Southern ILL
nois $115,000; Kentucky 100000:
Louisiana 100000; Mississippi $685.
200; Missouri 100000; North Caro-.
ina $S95,O00; Oklahoma $780, 900;
South Carolina $725,OOO; Tennessee
'53O,OOO; Texas $2,25O,OOo, and vir-
,'nia $570,OOO.
More than 10000 pupils have en-
oiled in the Baptist schools and sem
raries Of the South this session, all
Il the institutions reporting the heav.
est registrations in their history.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-10-06
WIRELESS OPERATOR PLAYS
IMPORTANT ROLE IN STORM

When the storm early the week
destroyed telephone connection be.
tween Fort Dade and the outside
world, the wireless station and equip
ment Of Loren Davis, located on top
of the WillsonChase building, kept
the fort in touch with authorities In
Washington. "A
Telephone connection with Braden-
town and Tampa was restored Satur-
day and Davis was relieved of his i'm
portant duties. He was thanked in no
uncertain terms by the military au-
tborities. 4
Special authorization from Wash.
ington was granted for the routing of
kilograms through the amateur wire
less station. Messages sent to Brad
entown for the military authorities at
the fort were relayed to st. Peters
burg and delivered to Davis to be
transmitted by wireless to the fort.
Ten messages Of this character wer,
handled by young Davis Friday. a
Just before the storm broke avia-
tors from Carlstrom Field, who had
made a fight to the fort, had left for
their home field. Anxiety was felt for
their safety. It was through the Davis
station that word was trans.
mitted to the fort that the aviators
had arrived safely st. Petersburg
Times
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-10-06
|AMBLING RAMPANT
PAST SEASON IN PARIS

Paris, Oct. 6-Millions of francs
|ere won and lost across the bacca-
u tables and the roulette wheels in
frenzy Of gambling for stakes with
70 Unknown in France during the
as0n which is drawing to a close at
eauville.
F0reigners have been conspicuous
keeping the croupiers busy passing
akes over the green carpets. Mr..
hgliano, a Greek ship owner, accord
& to LAvenor, won 3,6OO,OOO francs
baccarat in a sitting of three hours
d a half at Deauville recently. On
e other hand, an American, whom
: newspapers refer to as the ITO
cco King" is said to have dropped
6o0.00o francs between midnight
d daybreak one night during the
st week,
"0h, pshaw, it only means a little
er 500, 1000" he is reported to have
Z consoling piker.
But the most extraordiary player of
en- all is young Cuban, a sugar
over of Havana, who is said to have
. about 100000 francs after los
100000 in August. Whether
ming or losing his face never gives
away to his opponents and his
nner Of dealing reminds one of a
emily strentching out its paw"
rench theatrical manager Just re-
ning from Deauville told Journal
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-10-06
GEN. JULIAN SCARF
MAY Be CHOSEN
HEAD VETERANS
(By Associated Press.)

Houston, Oct. with greetings
and the renewal Of the friendships Of
many years ago and amidst melodies
that carried them back to ante-bellum
days when they marched to battle to
the same tunes, the veterans Of the
Confederate reunion assembled for
business today Chief interest CEN
tered in the commander to succeed
General VanZandt who will not stand
for reelection. General Julian Scarr
or Durham, N. c., is mentioned as
his successor. The annual parade
will be held Friday.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-10-06
ENGLAND NOT IN
SYMPATHY With
DRY IDEA; TRY
TO MOB PUSSY.
FOOT JOHNSON
American Lecturer Last Night Mar
rowly Escaped Bodily Harm
When He Escaped from Rear
Door Of Hall in Which He was
Speaking.
tBy Associated Press.l.

London, Oct. 6.-pussyfoot John.
son, American temperance advocate,
narrowly escaped a mob who inter-
rupted his meeting last night at Read
ing. The mob attacked the building
and broke in the doors. Police con.
Quoted Johnson to safety through
rear door leading through the ceme-
terry. A Johnson meeting also was
opposed in Wales recently.