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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
BETTER RATS IN MICA
FROM LA MADEIRA

The freight rate on mica from La
MADEIRA 10 Santa Fe Of S275 a ton
which w NJ Iampton. general
freight agent Of the ID & r. G.. Of
fered 70 recommend in case il met
'he approval Of the Yato Conclidate1
Mica ConnDanv. is ur-ite satisfactory
to this company. The corporation
commission has received letter
from the company TO this effect
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
NO SURVEYOR FOR NEW
COUNTY OF HIDALGO

Acting Governor Pankey is advis-
ed that Fred Krowell, appointed sur
veyor for Hidalgo county. had moved
from the county and had failed TO
qualify. leaving the office vacant The
acting governor said he would pr =
badly make an appointment to fill
the vacancy in a day or two.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
BIDS FOR CHAMA BRIDGE
ASKED FOR FEF. 18Th

Bids will be opened by distric'
highway engineer J. c. Harvey for The
construction of bridge $50 feet long
over the Chama river on about Feb
18th. This bridge is on state road
No. B South of C-ama The estimat-
ed cost is $4,000. The bids will
be opened at his office here.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
Mckinley

The ist OF the week Mr.. and Mrs
Chet Leavitt sold their home on Sun
nyside for a consideration of $50
OO to w. +. Walker. president of the
Local United Mine Workers OF Ame-
rica. Mr.. Walker, wife and daughter
are now domiciled in their new home
Mr., Walker will engage in business
in the city in the near futsre Gal
lup Independent.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

John Stork, a former resident Of
Fort Sumner. but now farming near
Pofiales, where he has a fine 300
acre irrigated place, was here dur
ing the week. Mr.. Stork has been
up the river on trapping trip for
the past month, as a sort of vaca-
ton, and besides having a good time
on the trip, brought in II pelts which
nctted him sl3s5 each.-Fort Sum
ner Leader.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
GRANT

c. II. Hesser, manager of the Cres-
cent Lumber Company, following
negotiations begun some time ago
concluded the purchase a few days
ago of the stock and good will OF
the Marke Lumber Company. The
Marke Lumber Company is a cor
poration organized on the heels OF
the Silver City Lumber Company,
organized by Ed Morgan and Carl
Marke. X. T. Ochoa is the chief
owner. The stock will be removed
to the Crescent yards at once
Silver City Enterprise.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

ness of several months from a COM
plication of diseases.
Mr.. Clouthier was born in St.
George, Canada in the year of 1874
and came to New Mexico in the
year OF 1869, having travelled from
sheridan, Kansas, TO Taos, on an OK
train. He later came to Rayado,
where he worked on the ranches tor
the Abreu family there met and mar
ried Miss Juanita Valdez After his
marriage he bought a ranch few
miles west of Springer and resided
there until the time OF his death.
Deceased was 70 years OF age, and
a highly respected citizen of this
community. lie is survived by his
wife and two children, a son Emilio
and a daughter Mrs. Eliza WinbIrn.
He was very successful in the ca
tie and farming business and left
his family in a good financial CON
dition.-Springer Times
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
LEA

Stockmen report cattle in such
fine condition and grass so good that
the cold weather is not hurting them
much and prospects for their going
through the winter are excellent
Lovington Leader
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
De BACA

A freight wreck in which II cars
went into the ditch occurred Mon
day near Yeso. Most of the wreck
ed merchandise consisted of Califor-
MIA berries and fruit, and the home
steaders in that locality got theirs"
in abundance. No one was injured
in the wreck, but traffic was delay
ed on the line for several hours.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
GUADALUPE

Joe Cole received IS cars Of cat
tie the first of the week from
Douglass, Wyo., which will be put
on his pasture southeast OF here.
Santa Rosa Voice.
w. s. Fluitt, Of Los Tanos, bought
a bunch of sheep this week from
Abel Garcia, of Newkirk.
G. J. Maher, of 'Pastura, received
1900 head of sheep Wednesday from
Denver, Colorado.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
Could Not Stay Away

Geo w. Meader and family. who
left Hagerman two or three month :
ago 20 make their permanent home
at Rogers. Bell county, TeVas. re
turned Friday. They could have
STAYED in Tevas II they had waited
~ for there IS No law against New
Me-.icars. brit when 'hev got to
wadinr around in that black mud
lii-r IRE nrod;rai they came 70
themselves. ard hi he trail fo-
'he Sunshine State -Paqerr1ar
Messenger.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
DONA ANA
Dynamite Found in Armory

Wednesday morning January 18th,
while the janitor OF the national
guard armory was preparing to build
fire in the furnace, he discover
ed five sticks OF dynamite hidden in
flue OF the boiler. Illuminating
caps had been inserted in two of
the sticks which would have made
certain a disastrous explosion had
the discovery not been made before
the fire was started.
The armory. which is the property
of the state. is in almost constant
use as a gymnasium for members
Of the guard company, which makes
is certain that the explosive was
placed in position some time last
night The sheriff was notified. but
up to late hour tonight no clue
that might lead TO the detection o
the perpetrators Of the attempted
outrage had been found. The dv-
Mantle was wrapped in portions OF
a month old copy of an Fl Paso
paper.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

Tom Gray we'll known csttlemau
from the point says they had a
sure enough snow storm the snow
being six and eight inches deep on
the level He said the ground was
white when he left home and the
roads most of the way were very
muddy. but thew were expecting to
return today. Mr., Gray has six or
seven hundred big steers on his range
and saws they are in fine shape
Carlsbad Argus
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

d. l. Moye, bought the J. r Tea
que. farm three miles east OF Clovis
for consideration of $4,000
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

Special Election Called
The commissioners of the new
county of Hidalgo have called
special election to be held Tuesday,
January 10th, for the election of JUS
tees OF the peace and constables
in the vaious precincts of the coun-
ty, to serve until the next regular
election. The commissioners have
divided the county into nine pre-
cincts as follows; Precinct |. Lords
burg; Precinct 2, Richmond; Pre-
ciuct 3. Valedon; Presnct q, Stems
Precinct {. Rodeo; Precinct 8. Ami
mas; Precinct ! Playas; Precinct s
Walnat Wells Ffeeinet9. Cloverdale
The s. P. c, has started work on
the rock quarry near Ste;ns and in
tse next ten days expect 70 rur on
a force of 200 men.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
c0LFlx

P'oreer Citizen Passes Away
Joseph H Ciouthier one cf the
pioneer ranchnen of the community
died at his ranch home west of
Springer last Sunday after an M
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

The Gallup Steam Laundry Com
pany has been incorporated for $50,
ho0 i'alization. which is fully paid.
The incorporators are Nellie l.. Pay.
ne, G. A, Payne and w. NJ. Bailey.
all OF Gallup Mr.. and Mrs PAYNE
own all of the stock except 800.
Additional modern new machinery
will be installed within the next sixts
days
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
EDDY

One woman reported TO the Press
this week that she had sold during
1919 off the farm, $1,000 worth of
chickens, 5000 worth of butter,
5000 worth of eggs. and packed,
apples at odd times earning SIS CO
Total $35l00 This little game was
a side issue, and was not intended
to be a regular business. 1t was
only done at spare time after doing
the work of the house and looking
after a family of five,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

The Chino Copper company re-
ceived three new engines about three
weeks ago. They make the other
engines used here look like toys.
They are six wheelers and makes
q locomotives the company has for
use on the work.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

Santa Rita and the surrounding
country has been experiencing some
real winter weather this month with
plenty of snow. The cattlemen are
reported wearing a broad smile as
the moisture will insure good graz
ing for their stock and a few thous-
and dollars in their pockets.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

The snow DELAYED the construction
work on tie Ho-Ao lam e tn
Hare-rnan canal neonie hi. the forr--
d7tion is holding vet Serious b-eaLz
come time 7ro u77f- recesearv =
great deal Of heavv cernen. wort
md contrar'o- Irwin thirt-s fhrv now
have 'he sitration well under co-t--i
On this dom de,e-fs moe ~ the
o-os0e-'.v of the De- e--H-ra--nan-
Greenfield countrv.-PosweH News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

r. f. Brown, recently sold his
l20 acre farm west Of Clovis To John
Tatum, for 500 an acre.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
new MEXICO
NEWS review
BERNALiLl0

Jack Kelly and Alton z. Linnot
were arraigned in Justice McClellan's
court, recently on a charge of rob
berry in connection with the theft
of four suit cases of apparel from
MandelPs clothing store at Albuque
que valued at about $1,000. They
pleaded not guilty and were bound
over to the district court on bond
OF $500 each. They asked that the
court appoint a lawyer to defend
them.
According to their stories they are
members of the navy and had fur
loughs for twenty days each in their
possession issued by the officer at
Mare Island, Calf. The furIoughs
have not expired. The men were
arrested at Vaughn and the four
suit cases containing the clothing
were checked there. The checks were
not found in their possession.
At the recent meeting OF the cat
lie sanitary board, held at Albu-
querque, it was decided to employ
two more mounted police inspectors
making a total of eight in the ser
vice. The range inspectors which
have been working in Eddy, Curry
Lea and Chayes will be continued
by the board for the purpose of
checking up for scab following the
dipping last fall Range and san-
tary conditions are generally report
ed good throughout the state.
The ;ptaV;nv ~ tho Cr;o,
shaw confectionery store at Albu-
querque has been thoroughly reno
waited. repainted and a balcony 2sx
40 feet with a maple floor has been
installed. The balcony will be used
for dancing every night except Sun
day and a mechanical orchestra"
will furnish the music. The wait
resses are attired in blue dresses.
white sailor collars, white aprons and
white caps. which gives them very
neat and pleasing appearance. This
uniform has been adopted as stand
ard for all the Mattresses at that
popular store.
X. NJ. McClughan. real estate deal
er at Albuquerque, has purchased
five frame houses in that city and
will have them remodeled at once.
They will he converted into stueco
houses after the repairs are oomplet-
I'd and will be modern IN every way
The municipal store at Albuquer-
que did a record business the first
three davs last week amounting to
over 5000. Only a limited assort-
ment of government goods remains
OF the large consignment shipped
there.
The Whittmer- Jackson Sash, and
Door oomnanv, Of Cleveland. O., and
De'r oit. Mich. has leased the sash
and door plant Of the McKinlev I.ard
and Lumber Companv here and will
begin operating the same about Nav
|.
F. T Dwver. travelling salesman. has
brought suit against Fred Harvey
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

handsomest and best equipped re.
freshment parlors in the state The
very latest ideas in fixtures and con-
veniences have been ordered made
especially for the new location, ivory
finish and up to the very latest de-
signs Clovis Journal.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

F. T Dwver. travelling salesman. has
brought suit against Fred Harvey
over the loss Of a hlact leather mort
folio containing trave'ino eorinmen.
and business papers. which he cla;ms
he left IN the core NJ the Alvarado
hotel He is suing for 500.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

The people OF Gallup voted $50
600 school bond issue last week by
the almost unanimous vote of 267
to 2, which means big improve
ment in the school facilities of that
lively little city.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
Buys Interest in Paper

Mrs. Martina Hoyer, who has been
associated with the Ration Reporter
for several years past. has recently
purchased an interest in the com
pany and will manage its affairs here
after together with Mrs. B. L, Con
nell. Mrs. Hoyer has had several
years OF practical experience in the
printing business which will serve
in good stead.-Raton Range
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

The Roswell Chamber of Com
merce has heartily endorsed the
building campaign presented by the
Roswell Advertising Club al a re-
cent meeting The members not on
ly believed the buildings were need
ed worse than anything else right
now but that the capital invested
in new homes. apartment houses and
other improvements at this time
would pay the inves'or we'll This
is the first of a series of meetings
which will be held at the places Of
business.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

Real Estate Deals at Clovis
A. z. Curren has purchased the
J. w Stewart building for $500.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

VIM. Ogg last week purchased the
Dawson Building the consideration be-
ing $ls,500. Mr.. Ogg plans TO even
tually move the Ogg and Boss Cafe
into this building.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

the purpose to erect home az
speedily as possible-Lordsburg Lib
eral.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
CHAvES


One of the largest sheep deals con.
summated here for some time has
just been closed between X. {. Wors-
wick and Pete Louissena and Will
Johnson and Herbert Lowrey. By the
terms of this transaction Worswick X
and Louissena bought of Johns son
and Lowrey 5000 head of sheep and
a number of watering holes sixty
miles northwest of this city. The
consideration for this deal has not
been made public, but it is known
to be high figure.
Worswick and Louissena lately sold
to A. ID Jones 400 head of sheep
which Mr.. Jones has taken to his
ranch near Tatum.-Roswei Record.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23
0TER0
Went Where Really Needed

Harold +. Gray. representative
of the State Department of Health,
at Santa Fe, was here Wednesday 10
investigate what had been reported
BY outsiders as an epidemic. He
found some Cuban or PHILIPPINE itch,
light form OF smallpox, and left
for places that needed him more
Tularosa has got into the habit OF
being misrepresented by people who
have nothing else to do. All these
light cases are being quarantined ana
all coed citizens are being vacciuat-
ed in order TO prevent an epidemic.
When Tularosa has had bad weather
or sickness it always has the salts
faction Of knowing that it is worse in
other places-Tularosa Tribune.
This vicinity had a considerable
precipitation 0f snow. sleet and raiu
the fore part OF the week which will
put range. orchards and meadows
in GOOD shane for spring The snow
fall was heavier throughout the
mountain district-Alamogordo News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

c. c. Lewis shipped one carload
OF hogs to Kansas City Wednesday
Mr.. Hixenbaugh shipped a car
load of cattle to eastern market
Wagon Mound Paragraph.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

Bud Finch was in from La Cints
Canvon Thursday. He has finished
husking 1900 bushels Of corn he rais-
ed last summer on his ranch.-Roy
Spanish-American.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

Waiter Coates sold 100 steers to
Lee Prude. Walter also bought p
hicc bunch of vearliugs and win
have them delivered az his ranch
South Of town the last of this
month Hope Press.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

w H. Work, OF Haxtum, Colorado
has purchased the Miller quarter
section south of the Santa Fe yards
for a consideration of $1,000 Mr.
Work and associates have purchased
altogether 273) acres of land in the
past few months and expect to PIT
two or more tractors to plowing
about 1000 acres for this fall wheat
owing
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

The beautiful new eich'-room home
OF Mr.. and Ms Royd Eaker is re-
ceiving the finishing touches this
week and 'hc happv family are ev-
Meeting TO occunv and enjoy It's com
forts the coming week.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

T. f. Murphy, of Ration Sheet
Metal Works. has purchased the Full
ghum x Company property in that
city. The ground consists of three
lots with several small frame build
ings. Mr.. Murphy. will commence
the construction of a preliminary
building. 1H feet wide, back from
the frontage line, which will be used
as shop, and later will erect the
main building which will give him
splendid business structure.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

Joe c. mcClelland, bought two lots
from the Hardwick Bro hers. The
consideration was $l600O THIS is
the highest price paid for vacant
property on main street in Cows
Mr.. McClelland, will erect two mod
ern brick buildings on his property
this spring.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

A. Macarthur Co, shipped ont q
car Of corn thi. week.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

The Whittmer- Jackson Sash and
Door oomnanv, of Cleveland. O., and
Detroit, Mich. has leased the sash
and door plant Of the McKinlev Tard
and Lumber Companv here and will
begin operating the same about Nav
|.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

The fine new building of the Gate
City Garage Co, at Ration is now
nearing completion as to the exterior
The brick work is aotically finish
ed. and the laying of the roof is
well advanced. This will be the Iarg-
est garage in that city, and one OF
the most prominent business struc-
lures. 1t is understood that the cost
when completed viii approximate
$4,000
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

The National Bank OF New Mex
leo at Ration purchased the Springer
school bonds amounting to 5000
which ensures the erection Of A fine
high school building at Springer The
construction work will begin at once
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

Five cars Of cattle from Arizona
were shipped INTO the Mesquite dis
trict this week. imported bv Chas.
A Vesper.-as Cruces Republic.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

A force of men the past week have
been redecorating the lobby of the
Soaherg Hotel at Ration, which when
completed win give that popular re
sort 4 verv attractive appearance
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

The municipal store at Albuquer-
que did record business the first
three dsvs last week amounting TO
over $1,000. Only a limited assort-
ment of government goods remains
of the large consignment shipped
there.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-01-23

x. NJ. McClughan, real estate deal
er at Albuquerque, has purchased
five frame houses in that city and
will have them remodeled at once
They will be converted into stucco
houses after the repairs are oomplet-
I'd and will be modern IN every way
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-27

and profitable under the supervision of the home agent. Boys are making more corn, to one acre under the su- pervision of the county agent than their father, working on the old meth cate into the minde of the boys and girls the determination to do things themselves and do it the most profi- table way.
 The speaker said that this kind of work is the ally. of the good roads movement and where these agents work successfully. good roads will follow.
 After Rev. Parker's talk, no other business arising, the meeting ad- journed until two weeks hence.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-27
POWSL UP
 HUMAN SKELETON

w. T. Barriers, living five miles south of Prescott was in the city to- day and while here told the news re- porter of the blowing up of human skeleton in his field yesterday, toge- ther with the head of squirrel.
 Mr. Barriers states that he was blowing at the time on small mound in his field and the blow was run ming about 12 inches deep when the blow point came in contact with the skull of the human frame, bursting it open and separating the bones of the skeleton. Mir. Barrier stopped blowing and began digging up the bones and discovered tHe complete collection together with the skull of what he states was squirrel The human bones fairly well preserved, but some could be easily crushed into powder. One man who has lived in that neighborhood for forty years told MT. Barriers that no one to his knowledge had been buried there since he resided there and it is pre- sumed that that individual, whether man or woman, together with the squirrel was intered at least nearly a half century. Mir Barriers had Some of the human teeth taken from the skull when he was here today.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-27

tural organizations and five commu- nity clubs, which meet regularly. There are five women's clubs working hand-in-hand on home economies problems, one of which is sanitation, Through these clubs a total of about 500 houses have been screened against mosquitoes. A number of other re- forms of vital importance have also been successfully handled by these clubs.
 Rev. Parker highly complimented to interest manifested by the boys and girls of the poultry association of Drew County, the success of which has been brought about by the home de- monstration agents. The demonstra- tors have full charge of all the trans actions of the association, such as receiving and filling orders, culling non-layers, keeping the breeds full and pure. The Commercial organiza- tions and the banks of that county have distributed these chickens over the county, and are repaid by the boys and girls from the first sales. One boy realized $22O in ten months from one pen beginning with five chickens. The stock associations or Drew, he said, look after the shipping of cows and hogs under the direction of the county agents which nets the shippers 20 per cent more than sell ing to an agent. The girls canning clubs are proving highly successful
The Prescott daily news., 1920-03-27
EvANGELISTICr SERVICES
 AT METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
 Evangelistic Services at II o'clock preaching by Rev. Clem Baker.
 Evangelistic Services at p. m.
 Epworth League at 6:30, p. m., Miss Mae Parker, leader.
 Evangelistic Services at 7:30, preaching by Rev. Glenn Baker.
 At special service held at the church yesterday afternoon the fol- lowing were baptised and received in to the church on profession of faith: Dr. G.. A. Buchanan, Dr. o. G. Hirst, J. A.. Bailey and Lee Montgomery. The service last night was without doubt, the best of the series, Rev. Baker preaching on "The Little Child in The Kingdom" The speaker made strong and telling appeal to the Sunday School teachers to get the love of God in their hearts first of all and then to work for the saliva ton of the members of their class. Special prayers were offered up for the teachers while they knelt at the altar.