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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
RESULTS TELL

The News had the pleasure this
week of seeing copy Of the state
auditors report on the audit of coun-
ty clerks records recently completed.
The auditor made the following nota-
ton on Mr., Zerwer's work. "Mr.
zerwer was elected as clerk to sue
ceed A. l.. Await. taking his position
Jan. l., 1917, and continuing until
date Of audit, having been elected in
1918 for two-year term. His &C.
counts and records were in excellent
condition, no errors Of any conse-
quence being found. Mr.. Zerwer
gives his office his personal atten-
tion, and is an excellent and efficient
clerical man." Results speak for
themselves.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
BABY CARRIAGES
BLOCK TRAFFIC AT
LANDLORDS HEARING

New York, April 6.-Baby carri-
ages blocked traffic in front of a
Brooklyn court house so great was
the throng of evicted tenants seeking
relief under new laws TO curb profi-
teering in rent.
Whole families went to court, the
babies being left outside. When the
parents emerged, having obtained
time to hunt other apartments, their
joy was unmixed with concern at the
task of sorting out their children,
many of whom had exchanged carri-
ages, crawling from one to the other.
Most Of the landlords agreed to post
pone evictions till July.
In Manhattan court, more than 400
men, women and children engaged in
an enthusiastic demonstration when
the first $50 rent complaints was
given a six months stay Of eviction.
Tenants whose cases were awaiting
hearing applauded Justice Prince and
shouted their approval. Some stood
on benches and waved their hats with
joy.
Every tenant found his appeal to
the court successful, the landlords be-
ing ordered TO postpone evictions
from one to six months.
A street car conductor who was in
court with his five children and has
already been allowed three months to
find home was given an additional
month. He offered his landlord
months rent hut Justice Prince told
him to keep his money.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
EL PASO B|TUL|7H|C CO.
GETS PAVING CONTRACT

A. R. Hebenstreit, representing
the Fl Paso Bitulithic Company was
the only bidder for the paving at the
council meeting last Monday, how
ever, this company made what the
council considered was very fair
bid in the face of present conditions
and his bid was accepted. The COM
pany's bid specified that they must
receive at least $4,000 square yards
of paving, and part of the paving
districts were eliminated by request
Of the bidders as they were unable
to handle the paving bonds in these
districts. The streets to bel paved
under the new contract are all Of
Main Street from Barry Hardware
corner to the Santa Fe right of way;
two blocks east and west on Grand
Avenue; two blocks east and west on
Monroe, and all the paving on Pile
and Gliding. The only paving eli
minated was that on 0tero and
Washington. 1t is possible that one
block may have to be eliminated on
West Monroe.
The contractor agrees to commence
the work of paving by May 18th and
complete the work just as fast as
labor conditions will permit.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
TO BUILD CONCRETE ROADS

Amarillo, Texas, April 5.-A. a
recent meeting of the county commits
sioners of Potter County decision
was made to build roads in this coun-
ty with concrete surface. The con-
crete roads are more expensive than
others, but it was pointed out, they
will last much longer, and give better
satisfaction in every way.
Potter county and Amarillo have
more than million and half dol
lars available at this time for road
and street building.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
THEY ARE HOUSEHOLD AIDS

Phoenir, Ariz., April S.-"House-
hold Aid" is the new title for SER
want girl who has had home econo-
mics course, according to Miss Anne
Richardson, federal director of home
economies and vocational training,
who left today to return to Washing
ton, after having inspected the work
carried on in Arizona. She said 500
women were enrolled in part time
classes in this state, ana in Miami,
Arizona, ii household aids" were
released daily by their employers to
take training on home economics
classes She said she had been told
household aids were proving far
more satisfactory in, the southwest
than the common run Of ser ants.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
WINS FROM
WOOD IN MICHIGAN

Detroit, April with approxi-
mately one half of the precincts vot-
ing in Mondays presidential pref
crence primary tabulated this morn
ing, United States Senator Hiram
johnson held a lead of 44,667 votes
over Major General Leonard Wood at
republican endorsement The figures
from 1900 precincts gave Johnson
O6,55G; Wood 61, ,S99.
Herbert Hoover, whose name ap-
peared on both ballots, was leading
the democratic ticket with II, AGO
against lO,25O for Governor Edward
|. Edwards of New Jersey. William
G. McAdoo had 9,25S and W. j.
Bryan 7,267.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
COMMUNITY HOUSE
PLANNED FOR CLOVIS

Rev. W. W. Brander, rector Of the
Episcopal Church, is working on a
plan for a Community House for Clo-
Wis. The Episcopal Church proposes
to donate the site for the building on
Mitchell street, besides cooperating
in every way in putting the movement
over. There will be a meeting at the
Elks Home on Friday night of this
week to discuss plans whereby the
Community House will become a fact
and all citizens Of Clovis are invited
to attend. Following are some Of the
working plans that have been decided
upon and Mr.. Brander says he feels
sure that with the proper co-opera-
tion by societies and citizens working
in harmony it can be put over:
/. That the citizens of Clovis unite
in building a Community House, with
addition of natatorium if practical.
2. That the sum Of $25 100000 be
the goal Of whrlwind campaign
ending April 18th at l2 noon.
8. That the following ten teams
be formed American Legion, Elks,
Chamber of Commerce, Citizens Com
mittees, Woman's Clubs, Progress
Club, County Committee, Santa Fe
Trades Union, Curry County Library
Association.
4. That representatives of each
team report progress at IL noon each
day at the lunch at the Harvey House.
5. That the Episcopal Church will
donate the ground.
6. That all subscriptions be paid
up by Jan. |, 1921 and payments may
be monthly if preferred.
Z. That a permanent committee
will be formed of members nominated
by each team or society represented
and five others nominated by Rev.
Brander.
8. That Mr.. Reggin Buckier Of
Baltimore be selected as architect and
the sketches soon be sent in with
proper notifications as to plans and
specifications be adopted.
Data
Building 7OxlO0 feet.
Auditorium up stairs; stage 40x25
Rest rooms for country women 15x25
on each side.
Gymnasium 70x20 feet in basement
with showers and lavatories.
Room for Boy Scouts and societies
7Ox25, and library.
Lounging room 70x35 feet, suit
able for dining room.
Kitchen, furnace room, smoking
room, etc.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
FOR PROBATE JUDGE

4. A.. L. Phillips authorizes the News
to announce his candidacy for the
office Of Probate Judge of Curry
County, subject to the action Of the
Democratic Primary election on
April gath Mr.. Phillips is well
known all over Curry County He is
at present County Commissioner
from District No. 3, but last fall
moved TO Clovis and is now making
his home here. Mr.. Phillips will make
good Probate Judge and he asks
for the support Of all at the election
on the gath Of this month.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
CHILD RUN OVER BY
AUTO LAST WEEK

Howard, the eight year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. V. T. Scott, was run
over by an auto at the corner near
the high school building last Friday.
School had just dismissed and How
ard, with other youngsters was at
tempting to cross the street. The
auto passed over his body and it was
at first thought he was seriously in
jured but he is getting along nicely
now and is out of danger.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
BERT CURLESS TO BE
MARRIED THURSDAY NIGHT

Bert Curless and Mrs, Hattie Nor
by are to be married ut Roswell
Thursday night of this week. After
the ceremony the bride and groom
will leave for Hot Springs, Ark,
where Mr.. Curless will attend the
meeting Of the Bankhead National
Highway as a representative of the
Clovis Chamber Of Commerce.
Mr.. Curless is one of Clovis fore
most citizens and the bride formerly
lived at Melrose and Is we'll known at
that place. The News extends It's
most hearty congratulations.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
CHURCH WORLD
CONFERENCE HELD HERE

An Inter-Church World Conference
of much interest was held in Clovis
this week. This was in The nature Of
a county conference and was attend
ed jy a number of the executives of
the movement from elsewhere. Those
in attendance were Rev. Kelley o.
Neal, superintendent of survey, Ell
Paso, Texas; Rev. x. F. Nance, re-
gional director, Ell Paso, Texas; Mrs.
W, p. Mayhood of the Woman's De-
partment, Albuquerque; Rev. H. NJ.
Fifield, Indian Missionary, Lagoona,
New Mexico.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
THIRTY.FoUR NEW
MEMBERS ADDED

A very successful revival meeting
was closed at the Christian Church
last Sunday. The preaching was
done by the pastor, |. N. Jett, who
preached a number of forceful SER
mons. There were thirty-four addi-
tions to the church as a result Of the
work of the revival. A reception was
held at the church Monday evening
in honor Of the new members.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
THE AUTO SHOW

The auto show closed last Saturday
night. The attendance was good, not
withstanding the fact that the wealth
er was very bad the entire time the
show was held. Saturday was sched-
uled to be the biggest day of all but
the bad wind storm put the show out
of business during the day. The dis
play of automobiles and accessories
at the show was very interesting and
was no doubt of benefit to the auto
mobile industry.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
SUPPORT APPRECIATED

| wish to express my appreciation
to all those who supported me and
also worked in the interest of my
candidacy for the office of mayor
of Clovis. l have no malice whatever
for any who might have been OPP
posed to my candidacy and it will be
my aim to make Clovis the very best
mayor that is possible for me to do.
Yours for Greater Clovis.
JOE c. McCLELLAND.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
CLOVIS STEAM LAUNDRY
ERECTING NEW BUILDING

The Clovis Steam Laundry has
commenced the erection Of another
building on the lot just north Of their
present building which when COM
pleted will be occupied by the laun-
dry. Mr.. Swartz says he now has
enroute a big shipment Of machinery
that will practically double the capa-
city Of the Clovis Steam Laundry
when II is received and installed, and
this will make It one of the most
modern laaudries in the state.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
EsHLEMAN.C .CRUMP

VIM. d, Eshleman and Mrs Bessie
L. Crump were married this week,
Rev. I. N. Jett Of the Christian
Church performing the ceremony.
The couple will live northwest of Clo-
Wis and they have the best wishes Of
the News.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
LYNN.BECK

M. L. Lynn. and Miss Maud Beck
were married on March Gath. The
young couple are now visiting at Ver-
non, Texas, where they went last
Tuesday. They will return to Clovis
soon and make their home here, Mr..
Lynn is one of the owners Of the
Lynn & Witherspoon grocery and the
bride has been one of the popular
salesladies at Kendall Dry Goods Co.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
TExIco RESULTS

At the city election in Texico Tues
day, the following officers were cleo
ted
Mayor--G. W. Lander.
Clerk-Bob Williams.
Aldermen-D. f. whitman, Mike
Hill, A. Holloway, F, G. Avery and
L. Smith.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
GET BUSY, CANDIDATES

The stage is about set for the
Democratic primary election to be
held on April Gath. All candidates
who wish to get their names on the
ballot will be required to file them
with the County Chairman, A. W..
HOckenhull, by April 14th.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
THE WINNERS

= Mayoit-Joe C. lMcClrlland. 4
: Clerk-E. f. Tagader.
: Treasurer-Walter Stalcup.
: Aldermen: Ward /, 0. w.
: Mordecai; Ward 2, |. C. John
: son; Ward 3, c. Anthony and j.
: D. Looper; Ward 4, tie between
: +. T. Jernigan and d. C. Houk.
: e" : : : : : : : : = = = + +
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
TO AUTO DRIVERS

The city authorities give notice
that the traffic ordinance requiring
automobiles to run less than / 8 miles
per hour is going to be inforced alb
solutely. 1t is said that some drivers
are attempting to make a speedway
Of Main Street.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
A BAD DAY

The wind storm last Saturday was
the most severe one that has visited
this section for n number of years.
A strong wind blew from the. west
and northwest all day and was very
disagreeable. Considerable damage
was done to tin roofs.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
BAKERY SOLD

L. H. Hurd has sold the Clovis
Bakery to Chas. Hurford, who re-
Gently moved to Clovis from Arkan-
sas. Mr.. Hurd says that he will con-
tinue to make Clovis his home.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
FRUIT LIKELY INJURED

The fruit in this section, particu-
larly the early blooming varieties was
likely badly damaged by the frost and
freeze on last Saturday night.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
BOUGHT PARSONAGE

The members OF the First Chris
tian church have purchased the Jim
Conner residence in the northeast
part Of town, the residence to be used
as a parsonage for the pastor.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
HOTEL CHANGE

The Gillispie Hotel has changed its
management and policy and will be
conducted as a transcient hotel in the
future. Heretofore the building has
been occupied by light-hOusekeepers.
The hotel will be conducted on the
European style and those interested
in the business now are A. J. Cla-
baugh, +. D. Lenhord and ]. R.
White.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
PLANE COULDN'T FLY

An airplene came to Clovis last
week to give exhibitions at the Auto
Show but the weather was such that
the plane did not attempt to make a
flight.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08

Well improved 800 acres close to
Clovis $3.50 per acre. This is a
peach Of a bargain. Easy terms
Baker Bros. & Shepard. 1tc
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1920-04-08
JOE c. M'CLELLAND ELECTED
MAYOR Of CITY OF CLOVIS

The city election in Clovis created
much interest, there being 7lS votes
cast, about 100 more than It was esti-
mated would be polled. Two tickets
were in the field-The Citizens Tick
et and the Peoples Ticket, the latter
making a clean sweep of everything
except two aldermen in Ward No. 3
and tie between the candidates in
Ward 4, The tabulated returns on
this page will give the vote each can
didate received. The voting was
spirited all day long and workers were
busy at all the boxes.
As u result Of the election Joe c.
McClelland will be Clovis new mayor
and there will be at least two new
members in the council. d. Looper
from Ward No. and ]. W. Mordecai
from Ward 4. Aldermen |. c. Johns
son and c. Anthony who were re-
elected are at present members Of the
council. II is not known just what
disposition will be made Of the tie
in Ward four between T.. r. Jernigan
and d. c. Houk.
'rhe mayor elect and the new aid
ermen will take their oath Of office
and be installed on Monday the 10Th,
at the next regular meeting night of
the council.
The Bond Issues.
Not much interest was evidenced in
the four bond issues voted on. Quite
few failed to register any choice
whatever. All the issues passed with
the exception Of the one proposing to
build a fifty thousand dollar city
hall, The voters evidently figured
that Clovis was not quite ready for
this expenditure. The water works
Improvement bonds carried by vote
OF 267 to l12, the sewer bonds by a
vote Of 250 to l24 and the street
Improvement by PA to 81. The city
hall issue resulted in ll0 for and 202
against.
The passing of these three issues
will give Clovis ample money to take
care Of the water plant, extend the
sewer and also build street crossings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-11-11
WISCONSIN LEADS IN
JUNIOR RED CROSS

Wisconsin is proud OF the fact that
1t now has the largest number OF Jul
nior Red Cross organizations and school
auxiliaries than any other state in the
central division. The last report on
chapter enrollments since school began
was As organized chapters and 2,46l
school auxiliaries.
Encouraged by it's excellent record
so far, the junior committees are de-
terInined to make this record year.
They are centering their forces In all
the schools and are carrying out an
unusual fine program as the school
year advances.
Realizing that garments are still
sadly needed by millions Of destitute
children in the war-swept regions OF
Europe, the girls are plying nimDle
fingers to exceed their work of last
year. The boys are engaged In max
Ing toys and furniture for the poor
families Of Europe.
The Wisconsin committees are
broadening out this year and are car
rying the work into the remote dis
tricts where they are investigating the
living conditions Of the poorer fam
fly, and supplying them with necessi-
tines whenever needed. There have
been many instances where the juniors
have found the children living with
in their school district, in want of
clothes and food land they have come
to the front and met these wants.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-11-11
PERSONALS
the Man WHO LAUGHS
AT WINTER BLASTS
CONSULTED
"OLD DOC NYEl."
tFoX BROS.)


Miss Matilda Halverson. visited
with friends in Ashland, Sunday.
-
Frank Robillard, of Bayfield,, has
been attending cl1cuit court the past
week as juror.
r
w. E. Trip, of the town of Trip,
was a Business caller in the city the
first of the week.
r
FOR SALE-FOR RENT AND
FOR SALE SIGNS, 25c each at the
TIMES OFFICE.
IL
A. G. Nelson, of the town of Orienta
has been serving on the Circuit court
jury the past week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-11-11

Andrew Hall came down from
Duluth Saturday for a visit with his
wife who is visiting here with hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Reiten.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-11-11
CANC-WAY!
MUST SEE
GEORGE AND PETE
AGENTS FOR
WHITE PINE AND TAR.
CFOx BRoS.)


Nj. S. Hull of Superior, was in the
city over Saturday and Sunday visit
ing with his family.
+
You save $500 on every pair of
Florsheim and ling Quality dress
shoes at the Palace.
Fl
Mr.. and M1s. Joe. Vizanko are the
happy parents of a baby girl born
last Saturday morning.
+
j. A. North, chairman Of the town
of Clover, was a business visitor in
the city the first of the week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-11-11

Miss Grace Hull came up from
Drummond, where she is teaching
school to spend the weekend with her
parents here.
Andrew Hall came down from
Duluth Saturday for a visit with his
wife who is visiting here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Reiten.
+
Buttermaker Maurice Hanson of
the Chequamegon Creamery left on
Monday evening for Madison where
he will transact business for few
days.
Mrs. VIM. Gilstead, returned to her
home at Boy River, Mimi, on Sunday,
after a few weeks visit here with her
mother, Mrs. Ed Johnson and other
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Talness and son
returned to their home in Superior on
Monday, after few days visit with
Mrs. Talsness' parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John Reiten.-
A. l. Lien was at Wilmer, Mimi,
during the forepart of the week where
he attended the golden niversary
celebration of an unc.e. EIe .e-u,E-
ed Monday evening.
Mrs Amos. M. Hansen was at Eik
Mound, this state, during the past
week where she attended the wedding
of Miss Elenor Peterson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Peterson.
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LOST-Two horses, one red, one
brown, both have hair cut on neck
They have been gone since Oct. 80
Anyone having them write Joe Mas
! Xix, Manda, Wis, Box 81. 29-3t
- -
Lloyd Wescott, who has been EN-
ployed at Green Bay the past year il
in the city visiting with his brother
DIR. Clifford Wescott and friends. He
expects to leave for Pontiac shortly
to visit his parents.
A report was current about tn.
city the first of the week to the effec1
that Charles Pliasance who farmet
the Estabrook farm east OF the cit;
for several years, had been He'd a
!, Kenosha by a gunman who had at
! tempted to hold him up. The stor!
| was to the effect that Mr.. Pliasanc'
! had been held up by a burglar VIII:
attempted to take awav his none.
and that he gave the buf"lar battle
and that passerby came along at thu
| time and called for the police. swher'
upon Pliasance released his hold up
on the burglar and as he did so TIN
holdup man pulled a gun, killing
Pliasance and wounding the othel
man. The report has been denie,
since the story was in circulation
local parties claiming to have receiv
ed letter from the plaisance family
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-11-11
Honesty Of the Polish Peasant.

Honesty Of the Polish Peasant.
The following incident is told by an
American Red Cross worker to prove
the proverbial honesty Of the Polish
peasant. Late one night after the
distribution of a carload of relief sup
plies, an old man came on the scene.
his back bent under heavy load. AS
the entire car of food had been dis
tsibuted. one of the workers began to
explain that there was nothing left.
But that did not quiet the man. He
was the mayor Of one Of the nearby
villages and had brought back 80 kilos
OF -four, too much ofwhich had been Is
sued to his people. He had carried
his heavy burden 20 kilometers across
shell-holed and trench-cut ground to
return the -four to the american hed
Cross"