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VOL. 8. NO. 25 CLOVIS, CURRY COUNTY. NEW MEXICO, DECEMBER 18, 1914 $1.00 PER YEAH

AMERICAN BANK PROPERTY Is There a Santa Claus. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE One of the gems of present SOLD AT RECEIVER'S SALE day journalism is the reply of HAS MUCH SUDAN SEED the New Y ork Sun to the letter of a little girl, Virginia O'Han-lo- n, Depositors of Institution Will Get Their Pro Pata Share who, not doubting the edit- Plan by Which County Was Supplied With Sudan Grass or's infallibility, demanded the of Proceeds of Sale Soon. Seed and Which Yielded Heavy Returns, Disclosed. truth about Santa Cdaus. Here is the editor's answer: According to cou rt order the "Yes, Virginia.! there is a The following letter has been final step in closing the affairs of New Train Schedule Santa Claus. He exists as cer- Stock Looking Fine sent out by the Clovis Chamber the defunct American Bank & A new time table will be issued tainly as love and generosity All the ranchmen and stock of Commerce t o Commercial Trust Company was taken on the first of the year and it is and devotion exist, and you growers of Curry County are Clubs throughout this section of Saturday when Receiver C. E. now certain that it wjil include a know that they abound and boasting of the excellent con- the country. It explains the Dennis, conducted a sale dispos- schedule of the new Galveston give to your life its highest dition tf the stock for going succes of Sudan grass raising in ing of the remaining pioperty to Pacific daylight train. It is beauty and joy. Alas, how through the winter. The un- this county and of a plan that and securities. The sale of the stated on good authority that dreary would be the world if usually mild weather and splen- was successful. securities disclosed the fact that this new train will include two there were no Santa Claus! It did grass has servel to put them Commercial Club, officers of the bank had loaned Frisco sleepers from the east would be as dreary as if there in tip top shape. Gentlemen: themselves from $500.00 t o and through sleepers from Gal- were no Virginias. -- There Some ranchmen who have silos In addressing you we feel $1800.00 on their personal notes veston to Los Angeles or San would be no childlike faith filled with feed have not yet that anything we may say will had aiso overdrawn then, poetry, and their Francisco. The train will be no no romance, to found it necessary to open them be given the consideration i t account. Mr. Dennis informs made up here and this equip make tolerable this existence. as the native grasses are still merits, knowing as we do the We the News that the results of ment maintained I o its final should have no enjoyment sufficiently nutritious t o keep many things .a Commercial Club the sale were satisfactory and destination. This will give except in sense and sight. The them fat. does for its people and the great brought over $4,000.00, which towns west of Clovis in New eternal light with which child- With a rank growth of mes-quit- e, good an organization o f that he will distribute to the creditors Mexico daylight train service, hood fills the world would be gramma and buffalo kind is to any town or commun- soon possible and is en- extinguished. con-ceede- d as as he a n accomodation which they grasses, Curry County is ity. It has been said and i with- deavoring to effect this settle- have long desired. It will also Not believe in Santa Claus! to be one of the best out contradiction; That a City or ment before Christmas. give them a double daily train You might as well not believe in stock raising sections o f the Town was just as lively or dead The following statement was service. fairies! You might get your southwest. as its Commercial Club, and we Kiven out by the Receiver t o Papa to hire men to watch in know that our Club has been the the press regarding the sale: Masons Elect Officers all the chimneys on Christmas Tourist Register means o f doing much The bank building was bought eve to catch Santa Claus, but for Clovis Lodge A. F. and A.M. Yelverton Brothers o f the CLOVIS. by Jere Haggard, cashier of the even if they Hid not see Santa making No. 40 held its annual election Highway Garage are We tried out an experiment Citizens' Bank of Albuquerque. Claus coming down what would of officers for the ensuing year, extensive preparations to handle here this season that brought The price paid was $2,950. The that prove? Nobody sees Santa Tuesday night. As the date of the California auto tourist trade such wonderful results and wa3 Albuquerque bank was one of Claus, but that is no sign that installation, Dec. 27 (St the coming year. They have worth so much to our farmers the heaviest losers in the Ameri- John's there is no Santa Claus. The day), falls on Sunday year, recently had painted about and the country in general as can Bank & Trust Company fail- this most real things in the world the installation of officers will $200.00 worth of attractive sign well as being a paying propo- ure, but Mr. laggard's good are those that neither children placed de- be held on Monday, Dei. 28. boards, which are being sition to our selves, that we judgment in buying the building nor men' can see. , Did you ev along Ocean to Ocean cided tell- The . following, .officers were the auto to write a few Clubs undoubtedly will help his bank er see fairies dancing on the elected: highway route, which passes ing them of it and offering them to recover at least a portion of lawn? Of course not, but P. A. La Shier, Worshipful through Clovis. They are also a way to do as much for them- the loss. that's no proof that they are Master. preparing a tourist register and selves and their communities W. H. Land, a Fort Sumner not there. Nobody can con- R. L. Pryor, Senior Warden. will endeavor to Bee that each and with a very small invest- banker, bought the notes and ceive or imagine all the won W. I. Luikart, Junior Warden. auto tourist passing through ment. judgment, Notes aggregated ders there are unseen and un- W. S. Carmack, Clovis, places his "fac simile" Our attention was called by $20,001.40, and Mr. Land paid Treasurer. . seeable in the world. A. J. Whiting, Secretary. signature thereon. Government Bulletins and Ex- $425 for the lot. Several thous- Yju may tear apart the baby's Curless, Tyler. periment station reports and no and dollars worth of judgments Bert and O. E. S. A rattle see what makes the Election. yours The other officers of the lodge doubt has been t o the brought only $120. Six or seven noise inside, but there is a veil At a regular meeting of the are appointive and will be an drougt.i resisting qualities o f thousand dollars worth of notes covering the unseen world O. E. S. Friday, Dec. Uth the nounced later. SUDAN GRASS and of the had lie, n charged off the books, which not the strongest man following officers were elected wonderful yields it has mad. was no lor which there offer. nor even the united strength of for the ensuing year: The seed was selling at $2.00 Clo- Best Postoffice Several scattering lots io all the strongest men that ever Mrs. Lessie Justus, W. M. per pound and most of our farm- vis were soid, also a small equity Postoffice inspector. Mark lived can lift. Mr. George Roach, W. P. ers thought it too high and were id a arm north of town. Williams made an P. A. M. examination C.Iovis-Portale- s Mrs. Boppenineyer, not interested a s we thought A surprising feature of the of the Clovis postoffice in his Cond. Declamatory Mrs. Hannah Roach, they should be, so our Club went t Contest. bank is the laet that rounds recently and compliment- Mrs. Bert Curless, A. Cond. out among our businessmen and The Declamatory Contest at ollktrs, stockholders and ed postmaster. A. B. Wagner on Mrs. Bertha Mason, Sec'y, raised $100 bought fifty the Baptist Church Saturday and of the bank owed the the first class condition of tho Miss Anna Curren, lreasurer, pounds seed, advertised a night bot.vcen High Schoi! of bi.k $10,;M7. 73 when its doors fhe. Jle said that the Clovis The appointive (fficers have Fanners Dav: had sneakers to students of Clovis and Portates were closed, which left an postoffice was in the best con- not been named. urge better farming was a credit to their respective and the of l;ss than $4,000 dition of any he had examined Installation of officers will ulaiuintr of better soL'd of all towns and schools as well as by oulMde parties. in his district, which comprises take place on Janu-ir- 3th. kinds, also toid them this to each on? taking part. of r.tayor, Cash Carney, surprised New Mexico, Arizona, a part of SUDAN 1 wonderful GKAS3 and here were six contestants Ivey-Hammon- d, tlu natives b y demonstrating Colorado and a pirt of Texas. had them register. The first in the oratorical contest among th:.t lie id a first class auctioneer. He also spoke highly o f the Frank Ivey and .Mrs. Matti one hundred registered would the boys, their speeches con- t; efficiency of the office force, who Hammond of this city were furnished one had' pound of this Prohibition Meeting sumed from eight to ten min- are Mrs. Florence Coleman, Miss united in marriage at Weather seed, they were to plant it and i hun- utes time and when they ha 1 It estimated that live Ata Appleman and Messrs Ben ford. Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 8 h. bring us back the of finished, there was a look of fifth the dred attended the Union Moss me ceremony, t - and Earnest Baldridge. After wuhlmg see(i r.,i.., .Vlth result th i- prohibition Sunday pride on the faces of teach- services heid Mr. Moss, who is the local the newly wedded pair tooktne one i,,,,,, farmers night at the Lyceum ers and parents, and the entire all under the civil service examiner, will hold the train for Clovis where they i, ,.,ni... ,,f j I i.. nhm auspices of the W. C T. U. audience considered them the en examination on January 9 for are at home to their many pasture and hay next year an 1 l'ionibiliou arguments coming statesmen of America. were rural carrier from Texico. The friends at the Crescent Hotel. to furnish their neighbors wit!: by Kev. Jeremiah Moore. After deliberation, by the male applicant must be between the Both of the contracting parties what they need, and they re- p;i.-,to- r judges, Kennedy, of Cbvis, of the Presbyterian ages of 18 and 55. The com- Ora. are well known in Clovis, Mr. turned to us over four thousand Kev. was given first honors for the church, Milton Reese, pas pensation i s based upon Ivey held the position of City pounds for the fifty pounds the oration on "The of tor ot the baptist church and length of the route and ranges Sanctitv Marshal for several years, and wlc We ,ut out Kev. VV. C. Lambert, pastor of the Law." SUDAN GRASS seed is selling from $134.00 to $1,200.00 per Mi Edith Reagan, a charm- just recently returned from a fs year 75 the Christian church. Rev. J. year. ing Portales girl captivated her trip to South America. Mrs. this from ceits to $1.00 r, per pound. And 11. Me.-se- pastor of the Metho- Ivey is will sell even audience with the reading, the proprietress of the 2-- next j tar for j or 30 cents per acted Hol'-I- . dist church as chairman of Seven Clerks "Billy Brad and the Big Lie" Crescent Their many pound. the meeting. A special quar- The Meats Pharmacy have a id was announced the winner Clovis friends wish them a long We are offering, as long as our by tette selection was rendered announced that they wi em- - among the six readers in the and happy voyage over the sea supply lasts, to furnish Commer- Minxes Barn ice Fry and Magda- ploy seven clerks during contest of matrimony. cial Clubs 50 pounds each for the lef-- s lene Humphry Prof. Seder, $o0, or quantities for 73 cts. holidays to wait on their cus- The affair was intensely ex- per pound. You cannot place ' Mr. Pryor, A on Mrs. Henry Hackney will ar.d vote tomers. W. M. Kennedy form- citing and interesting as it the same amount of money any- prohibition was taken the result er Clovis druggist and proprietor seemed that each one was a leave this week to spend the where else and do :s much good of which was wired to congress- of the Southwestern Drug Store, sure winner. holidays in Wellington, Kans. for yourselves and your com- Kergusson for use in sup- man accepted munity. We pay the freight. port of the llobson bill whch has a position with the The Chorus Classes also ren- R. E. McCarthy is making Sincerely yours. will te up for consideration of Mears Pharmacy. He will re- dered numbers which were much arrangements to spend the holi- Clovis Chamber ot Commerce, c oncresa on the l'Jth. turn here to reside. appreciated. days with relatives in Kansos. Secretary. BBXI2Ql4ftC3&&EEXBI I x Ml

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Clothcraf t Suit Father Clothcraft Overcoat Hat or Cap Husband Boxed Holiday Set Bath Robe Brother Cuff Buttons Collars Handkerchiefs Collar Bap: or someone's Hosiery Garters else Brother Lounging Robe Fancy Vest Muffler Gloves It matters not. Scarf Raincoat Strike the right Smoking Jacket Shirt chord hap- Suit Case Sweater Vest for a py Sweater Coai III, Trunk Christmas by Necktie It, Suspenders presenting him Underwear j i l ritlir!!' Scarf Pin with something Belt ill v No. 6130 Blue Serge No. 4130 Blue Serge from the Store II Suit :'j I SIII Suit of Practical Gifts. IH'I '

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MAIL ORDERS DELIVERED FREE Mandell Clothing Co.

Local Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walker J. H. Tate and family went Mrs. Scotty Ambrose left K. K. Scott, district attorney and Personal were in town from Enterprise, to Vaughn Friday returning Monday for her home ir Arkan- for the filth judicial district, Sunday. New Mexico, Sunday. sas City to spend the holidays. and his brother, left tliis morn- She will be joined J. M. Cheshire, of Taiban, Mrs. J. N. Copelin left Mon- Judge Ueece, of Portales, later by her ing for Knowille, Tennessee, husband. was in town Monday. day for her home near Elida. was a Clovis visitor t hi first his old home, for a holiday visit. She will return in a couple of the week. Candy for everybody at the Roswell News. "Uncle Pete" McDaniel wa3 weeks. Model at living prices. W. II. in the city on business matters Cranbbrries, 10c quart at the Come Laud, the Fort Sumner and see. Monday. Potatoes 100 lbs. for $1.60 at Model Grocery. banker, was in the citv Friday the J. A. McFarlins Clovis Feed and Saturday and attended the N. J. VVyatt made proof on his Mrs. T. H. Burnsworth leaves Mr, and Mrs. George Mann, formerly auction sale o f the. American claim before U. S. Commissioner S:re. this week to spend the holidays of Clovis, but now of Bank property and Tuesday. Ben, the young son of Mr. Amarillo, passed through Clovis securities Curren. with relatives in Kansas. Saturday. His and Mrs. Willis Honeycutt, is en route to El Paso, where they bid of $2,950 for W. C. Crow was in from his W, F. the bank building convalescent from an attack of Buchanan left Monday will spend the holidays. was the ranch Tuesday. for Phoenix, Arizona, after a diptheria. Nuts, 5 pounds for short visit with his daughter, $1.00 Gus Pyetzki will leave for Walnuts, Almonds, V. C. and Theodore Nelson G. W. Singleton is here for the Mrs. A. E. Curren. Filberts, Topeka, Kansas, Friday to spend Brazil and left Thursday for Chicago where winter. He went to Roswell Peanuts, $1.00 per a couple weeks holiday vacation. Oranges pound they will reside in the future, Wednesday to attend a Santa Fe at 25c to 50c per each at the Model H. R. of Texico, was a dozen Model Grocery. having rented their farms south- Neal. damage suit case. at the Grocery. Clovis visitor the latter part of west of town. They have many We are glad to report that Lu- Mrs. F. C. last week. Granulated sugar 16 lbs. for Blumlein en- friends hre who regret to see cille Mitchell, the little daugh- tertained Mon- $1.00 at J, A. McFarlins Clovis several couples them go as they are valuable Burke and Charlie have opened ter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry day Feed Store. evening with a delicious citizens to any community. a tailor shop and shining parlor Mitchell is rapidly improving luncheon. Mrs. Blumlein is Jack Hull, on the east side of main street. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Rodgers from a severe case of diptheria. well known among her friends assistant cashier at the Clovis National, has opened A. W. Johnson went to the and Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Ward The Texas State Bank, of as an ideal entertainer. up for business in the building breaks last week in search of were visitors from Portales in Farwell. is a Guaranty Fund Its always policy to keep formerly occupied by the Meach-a- m the festive quail. the citv this week. Bank, what's better for the your money where you can get Brothers, two doors south of Miss Maudie Suman, will Farmer. The Lyceum continues to give accommodations, we are taking the postoflice. with the stock o f people leave in a few days for Dalhart. the more than their Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Skipwith care of our old customers and Jewelry which was in the Or-- in good Texas, to spend Xmas with moneys worth have returned to Clovis to are in position to take on some lofsky store. He i s offering friends. motion pictures. make it their home. Mr. Skip new ones. Texas State Bank of some exceptional values during All the Clovis Churches are W. F. Swartz has gone out of with has accepted a position Farwell. the holidays. making supreme the coal business is now lo- with Austin's Grocery. efforts to have and Rev. and Mrs. Hendrix mo- The funeral of Mrs. Ella R. on the best Christmas exercises this cated his ranch northwest of It's better to be safe than tored over to Clovis Monday Johnson, who recently died in in town where he has big year ever held Clovis. a herd of batisfied. Texas State Bank of from Portales. Rev. Hendrix El Paso, was held from the R. J. cattle. The new seat? for the Presby- Farwell. The Guaranty Fund will preach at the Methodist Neal residence, Tuesday after- terian church have arrived and Grisamore and Osborne will Bank. church, next Sunday, Dec. 20th. noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Jere- will b e i remove into the building miah Moore services held n the Jackson Wilkie Carter has had a big Miss Hazel Enslow, who has conducted' the ser- church room for the time, opposite the postoffice soon vices and the body first after order of stationery printed re- been visiting her brother and was laid to next Sunday. the first. rest in the west cently advertising his wholesale family left Saturday for Cates-by- , side cemetery. V. C. and Theo. Nelson, who Watches cleaned for $1.00. liquor mail order Oklahoma The relatives present were business. The to spend the daughters have rented their farms south- Why pay more? J. M. Hook, bulk of tfre shipments go to dry holidays. M rs. II. .1. Nal. of Clovis, west of town, will leave next Watchmaker. Clovis, N. M. tf. territory in Texas. Mrs. W. M. Neal. of El C. V. Steed, the undertaker 1 ct k for Chicago. aso. and a Hon. Leslie Johnson J. Ii. Walker received a couple A. E. Siegner, o f Portales, went to Port Sumner Saturday of Clovis. and her mother, Mrs. 'Dv.1 Soiithwes'eri Dru S ov of O'Pof-sur- this week, which was in the city on business mat- to embalm the body of Mrs. J J'ilia Harrison. She also leaves l.as oKjo.ved it oig holiday trade he is exhibiting in his market ters Saturday. Mr. Siejjner who H. Smith, who died there Satur-- ! a brother. S. p. Harrison, of )tnr th past wek. Th window. Animals of this kind formerly resided in Clovis. i s day morning. Mr. Smith Ltd NiUiville a h (I daughter, Mrs. i .v le;:tion t l.av of iii,; ;:tv not native to New f,fcxic now a n i charge, enthusiastic Portales of the Fort Sumner tele-- ' ' F. L.tii r, I of i'aris. Teiin., la?' E'ifi. ai.d seldom hipped here. boo-tc- r. phono xchahgo. V'.ViO were unable 7 to be present. IT y SOT

If you don't hurry you will be too late to shop early! Just a few more days until Christmas; so hurry and do your Xmas shopping. We invite you to look in at our store and see the many useful gifts that we have for the whole family. They are practical gifts and something that anyone will appreciate Gifts for Ladies Gifts for Girls Gifts for Men Gifts for Boys We suggest for ladies, useful We suggest the following use- We suggest the following use- We suggest the following use- gifts, the following: ful gifts for girls: ful gifts for men: ful gifts for boys: Set of Furs, Coat, Silk Hose, Suit or Overcoat, Mackinaw, Table linen, Cap, Suit, Napkins, Purse, Kid Glove3, Purses, Handker- Sweater Coat, House Slippers, Overcoat. Sweater Leather Traveling Bag, Nice chiefs, Box Buster Brown Hose. Bath Robes, Smoking Jackets, Coat, Mackinaw, Jersey Sweat- Set of Furs, Suit, Coat, Collar, Pair Shoes. Dress Pattern i n Grip, Suit Case, Box of Hole- er, Box Buster Brown Hose. Tie, Handkerchiefs, Silk Hose, Silk Silk or Wool. We have a very proof Hose, Initial Handker- Shoes, Hat, Belt, Stick Pin. Cuff chiefs, Ties, Kid Gloves, Gloves, Silk Dress Pattern, Auto large assortment to select from. Hat, Buttons, Tie Clasp, Mufflers, Hair Ribbon, Mittens, Jersey Cap, Suspenders, Wool Shirts, Scarfs, Waists, Linen and Bath Handkerchiefs, Overshoes and Sweaters, Over Shoes, Leggins Drew Shirts, Fancy Vests. Work Towels, Felt House Slippers, Coats in Corduroy Duck. Come many other useful gifts that we and many other useful gifts for in and we will help you Blankets, and Wool and Cotton select will be glad to show you, you girls. Come and let us show what you want to buy him for if Counter Pano. you. Xmas. will stop in and let us show you.

Ask for one of Shop Early our beautiful Calendars! in 'the Day!

Pleasant Hill Lots 11, 12 block 30 North me an offer as I need money. Mary KatWerine O Connell, Curren Agency Co. Park Addition; 7, pony outfit, took The farmers out here are be- lot block 37 Address, Josephine Burnett, who won the County ginning to Wonder what they original; lot 2 block 74. Any Astoria, Oregon, 353 Franklin. the prize in the Curry 3- -t old. have done with their summer one wishing one or all, make pd. baby show when 18 months Lots 7, 8, 9 block 38, original wages. Our clothes are getting town. For quick sale, make us for this kind of weather. thin an offer. Mr. Boykin has his new wind 1G0 A good deeded land 8 mill up. He is putting every- miles NW of Melrose. Good thing in new from the top to the well, all fenced and cross bottom of the well. That ranch fenced. No house. Will sell at will soon look like a different once. , place. 160 A valley G. W. Hyde went to Clovis farm near Breck- Monday. inridge Tex; 150 A. tillable; 85 TED A. in cultivation; house Threshing machines are get- barns and s, wood ting plentiful in this neighbor- and water plentiful. Price, hood. We have 3 here now. $4,000; Will trade for stock farm The people of Clovis to know that we will be pre- Pleasant Hill Sunday School in eastern New Mexico. are preparing for a fine time pared to furnish them with things appropriate for Christmas eve. They are get- Sell my improvements and ting up a nice program for that give-yo- u the land. I will sell an up-to-date Xmas dinner. We have within our night and will have a tree and you my improvements which plenty of treats for the little cost $1800 for $1600.00 and store the most complete line that we have ever folks. Come out. throw in-- 20 A of land. Place is carried for this occasion consisting of 3 1-- miles N. of city. Improve- W. F. Dawson Sr. accompanied ments consist of house, well by Mrs. Dawson arrived Monday and windmill, barns, etc. after' an absence in the east of Would make an ideal chicken several months. He is almost in ranch. Ducks, Celery, Beef, a helpless condition and unable Five room bungalow on paved to walk without assistance. His street, 2 blocks from public many friends in Clovis hope that school in Santa Monica, Cal., on Turkeys, Cranberries, Pork, the balmy atmosphere o f the car line to Los Angeles. Will land of sunshine will speedily trade for Clovis property or Chickens, Lettuce, Veal, restore his health. deeded land near Clovis Deeded quarter, six miles Parsley, Mutton. Springer, who has a Alive and Dressed. Isaac northeast of Melrose for sale 14 miles north of Clovis, farm for $700. Land is fenced and of erysipelas last died here some has been in cultivation. T.iAa.laxr anil w!a hiiriprl in th It is good loam soil (not sandy) side cemetery We J nesday, West located best grain " taking place from and in the the tuneral belt of the county. tf Steed's Undertaking Parlors. rs Mr. Springer leaves a daughter Call or write, Walker Market and son-in-la- w to mourn his The Curren Agency, death. Clovis, N. M. --S Phcnel23. Phone 123. Mrs. V. F. Dillon has accept- VS. ed s position at Whitings dur- Buy lied Cross Seals for ing the holidays. Christmas. Shows at the Lyceum. The Clovis News The Lyceum will giv two THE shows Sunday, one at 2:30 and The News Printing Company the other at 7:30 The entire Publishers. Business is good, health i proceedings of which are to be FIRST our used for the benefit of charity. Mr. Hardwickis to be com- Entered at the post office at is fine, and the weather just NATIONAL mended for this worthy assls-anc- e M. second class Clovis, N. as and it is certain that the " of March matter under the act suits us. shows will be liberally patron- BANK S, 1879. r ized

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION In the Disirict Court One Year . . . . $1.00 Of the United States for the of Six Months 50c District of New Mexico. We wish you the merriest No. 172. In Bankruptcy. Clovis, The News wishes its readers In the Matter of Harry W. New Mexico a happy Christmas. Christmas you ever had. Crawford, Bankrupt. Notice op First Meeting Tuesday night was the cold- of Creditors: est s o far this winter. The To the creditors of Harry W. Crawford, of Clovis. in the mercury went down to only 9 S. A. JONES, President above. It was 22 above Wednes- County of County and district day morning at 7 o'clock. aforesaid, a bankrupt. S. J. BOYKIN, V. Pres. Notice is hereby given that A. W. SKARDA, Cash. LELAND CHAPMAN, The News Christmas edition n the 8th day of December, made a decided "hit" with both PHIL DUCKWORTH. A. D. 1914. th said Hirry W. Crawford, was duly adjudicated Hubscriber and advertiser. Sev- MILDRED MORGAN. eral hundred additional copies hinlri.pt; and that the first GEORGE HARSHAW. meeting will were printed and distributed. of his creditors W. II. DUCKWORTH. be held at the office of W. A. U. S. Havener, on the 7th day of will con- Commissioners Court January A. D. 1915, at the hour Government vene on the first Monday i n of two o'clock in the afternoon, Depository January for the payment of bills at which time and place the and the awarding of contracts to said creditors may attend, for the lowest bidder (?) prove their claims, appoint a Trustee, examine the bankrupt Postal Two thirds of the Christmas and transact such other busi- Savings whopping will be done this week. ness as may properly come The other third will wait until before the sail meeting. minute, jostle the the last with THE J?eXCL&& STORE Dated atRoswell, New Mexico crowd and take what has been f December 12. 1914. picked over and left. D. W. Elliott, will pleased Referee in Bankruptcy. Our officers be to advise with you regard- ' We invite the people of the ing any investment matters surrounding towns Jto come to In the District Court. and to explain any banking Clovis to do their holiday shop- of the United States for the rules and customs with ping. The stores are chucked District of New Mexico. which you are unfamiliar. of toys and holiday gifts of full Darn It All Ferguson Will Vote for In the Matter of the Model all kinds and you will find the Grocery Co., a Regional banks Prohibition Amendment. prices reasonable and our mer- The Reserve consisting of C. C. Callicott and opened week and floating chants accomodating. Throw last Washington D. C. Ddc. 17. '14 D. L. Griffin, notice is hereby country somewhere away that mail order catalogue around the Milton Reese, given that the Trustee in hundred millions Make The and patronize people who are are about four Clovis, N. M. Bankruptcy did on the 10th day of in emergency currency helding to develqpe and build dollars Replying to your communica- of November A. D. 1914. file his First National is, we have the dope up your country. that if tion as to the Hobson Prohibi- final report and the final meet- would make about right. That tion Resolution providing for ing of creditors will be held at Bank four dollars for every man, wo- a constitutional am?ivlm?nt es- the office of the Trustee in Don't be Pessimistic child in country. Your Bank man and the tablishing national prohibition, Bankruptcy, E. II. Robinson, is in addition to the Don't be pessimistic so far as All this will say that I shall vote for Clovis. N. M. At the hour of money that was alleged to be in Clovis is concerned. Can't you such a re option The staUs. 9 o'clock a. m on the 8ih day the regional fee tht.t if you go about with a circulation before through their legal voters, of January, 1915, for the pur- opened. Now we have long face bewailing the miserable banks should have the opportunity to pose of considering said final re- Checking accounts are in- looking forward to the re- fate of the town, it only pulls it been decide this much agitated ques port, and to make final dis- vited in any amounts and money, expect- down? Don't say that the town lease of all this tion. tribution, as required by law. absolute safety is afforded would, of course, 11. i s dead, that its citizens are ing that we B. Ferguson. D. W. Elliott, every dollar. But where back numbers, that the popula- get our four dollars. Referee in Bankruptcy. tion is steadily decreasing and a is it? The Clovis Banks haven't Greene Leaves. nothing hundred other evils that prob- received it. We said R. O. Greene, agent for the ably exist only i n your own about this last week because we Harvey News stand, will leave mind. If you can't say any- wanted to give William McAdoo Saturday for his home in the BAKER BROS. AGENCY thing good, then keep still. and Paul Warburg a chance to east 'where he will spend the Don't let other people know that get on their feet snd attend to holidays. Me will be succeeded Insurance, Abstracts, Bonds, Rentals you haven't the energy to move the distribution. here by II. C. Ilerby, former "Prompt and Dependable Service" Ten or eleven days have gone away from such a miserable hole ly of Clovis, who has been or CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO. as you claim yoo are living in. by and yet there is nothing do- dered transferred here from La If you are a property owner don't ing. This places us i n an Junta Colo. Greene's many tell the Whole world that your embarassing position. We had friends in Clovis will very property is worth just half as learned that the Rock Island much regret to learn of his ...K. C. BARBER SHOP... Railway was to be put up for much as it was four years ago. transfer. SNELLINGS & GREENWOOD, Props. It is very possible they may be sale at auction and we expected Now look A Clean, Sanitary Shop with Best Fixtures in the City. lieve you and some day you may to be able to buy it. Clovis Elite want to sell property and at the hole we are in! Any day Hot and Cold Baths. - - - Shining Stand. that The Clovis smart set or 400 you will be able to get just half they may decide to put up the CLOVIS. NEW MEXICO. with two cyphers bumped off are So you you railway and here we are without its worth. see when contemplating giving a New talk against Clovis it only hurts our four dollars. We have made Years ball. yourself. Clovis has as good a up our mind to one thing. If Following i s the order o f GOING FAST! BETTER HURRY! chance as any other town, o f William McAdoo ever runs for dances: All those Hair Cuts, Shaves and Baths the becoming an enterprising city. president, we will refuse to sup- at 1 Bunny Hug All it needs is a few more good port him and will leave him flat SANITARY BARBER 2 Buffalo Bump SHOP boosters. So put your shoulder on his back. E. K. 3 Grizzly Bear Sharett, Prop. to the wheel and boost and the - - 4 Delaven Dip SANITARY All that the name implies. result will richly repay you for Officers arrested a quartette 5 Turkey Trot your trouble. of card players Tuesday 6 Hesitation Hug There i s a general business and 7 Lobster Crawl depression all over the country they will be given an opportun- 8 Boston Glide and the majority of towns much ity of explaining the merits or OLD 9 New York Splash THE CLOVIS MILL larger than Clovis are extremely game called demerits of a 10 Tango Trot Is ready to do your work any time you come. You "quiet." Business conditions "poker" t o his honor Judge 11 Sofa Snooze will always find us at the mill and ready to do your said to be better here than work' right .are Noble. O n account of 12 Paul Jones. now. We give correct weights and in the the any town southwest. If Waits runs the mill; in fact it takes weights to run you to be satisfied prominence of the interested want with Furnished Rooms. anything. Meal, Graham and feed stuff of all CIovi,-,mov- e parties, their names have been away for a while Furnished rooms for rent. kinds for sale. glad to withheld. and you will be return. Close in. Phone 331. D18-4- t Christmas Gomes But ...onee a vlear... ( v May This One be a Joyful One for You and Yours jo SOMETHING IN OUR STOCK FOR EVERY STOCKING We are listing some of our leading lines below, but it is impossible to give you any hint of the beauty, novelty and real worth of the goods or of the compelling power of our low prices. You have only a few more days to do your shopping.

Cameras pv 1 China & Cut G,ass you wish to Christ- - J T If extend JLOllS 3,11.0. There is never any danger in lOVS" mas cheer throughout the year overstocking your lady friends on China a"d give an ANSCO CAMERA. CatSn m From $2.00 to $25.00. iitWe carry only the Biggest and Best in Toys. Books 7TTlLeather Goods Books make excellent gifts because they are treasured for a If you are looking for practi- - Vf HaVG eVGrvthillOy Dfkll life time and never lose their fas- - cal, sensible gifts, don't overlook llllllg lit cination. Our stock includes the from 5C to $25.00. ed,tion! ' your ,avorite From $1.00 to $10.00. From 5c to $3.50.

Parisian Ivory Candy & Stationery You can't go wrong in buying ii ivru Two gifts that you can send Ivory it has come to stay. We It when you rSEggaigas can't send something can make you up a beautiful set or X. S 'f else. These lines are extra good sell you odd pieces. 50c to $25.00. folcphon 55 with us this year.

Frio Facts one of the lost Spanish mines of The home of Prof. Carroon is attending Perdue University Miss Faye Brooks and Mrs. A considerable number of the fabulous riches. The Govern- will be made happy by the pres- at La Fayette, Ind., who will Fritz Herod have accepted a Frio people attended the spelling ment man is along to help clear ence of their daughter from spend their Chrismas vacation position with Mears Pharmacy at Rhea, Texas last Friday night up title, po we understand, and Las Cruces and their Ron who with their parents in Clovis. during the holidays. and report a fine time The then we are likely to have some millionaires in our community. people of that settlement turned DC 3E out in full force and everybody Will report more fully later. enjoyed themselves. The teach- Mr. and Mrs, Battis are the er Miss Winn has the situation proud grand parents of a fine well in hand and the good people girl baby, born to their daughter turn out en masse any time she Mrs. H. H. Isham, last Wednes announces anything of a school day. All doing fine. nature. They have kindly in- There is one young lady in vited the Frio people to an oyster this part of the country who is supper on the night of Dec. 22 a very beautiful lady and highly nnd needless to say we are all accomplished. All boys going. the are desirous of her company and Saturday evening Last the are ready to go or come, fetch young people met at the home and carry at her order and in family enjoyed of the Davis and fact ready to constitute them- very with themselves much selves her slaves on any and all games of different kinds until occasions. The writer of this, midnight, when near the hour of noticing these facts, was enough We are making way for our remov- Mrs. handed plates Davis round interested to ask why and where- al into our new location in the Jack- heaped with chicken, cake and fore it is so and all the slaves good things and we all en- other answered. She only eats two son building, our old stand, on joyed We really a feast. think meals a day. ( Can anybody best cook and Mrs. Davis the guess who she is? ) North Main street. finest entertainer it has been our good fortune to meet. We can We wonder how large a forest Mr. Santa Claus: What would be only say we hope it will happen the Christmas trees used i n accepta- again soon. Curry County, this year, would more appropriate or more make. Let.us hope a large one. G. D. McLean, of Missouri, ble than to buy Mrs. Santa Claus a came in Saturday to visit his Old Timer. sons, O. J. and Geo. McLean and nice dress for Christmas? We have families. just now received a complete ship- The Sunday School and Prayer Big Eagle Killed. meeting did not have so large Hal Cox killed an eagle last ment of the very latest fabrics and crowds as usual but all had a week at his San Augustin ranch. styles. Presents for all the family fine time, who were present. It measured seven feet and ten The Sunday School was enter- inches in length and weighed from babe to grandma. tained by a talk given by Mrs. eighteen pounds. It is the larg- Ollie McLean, entitled "The est bird ever killed in this coun- Our prices are right. Sunday Schools I have attended" try. Las Cruces Citizen. and all were much gratified at A. E. Curren and W. Coplen hearing the fine talk. have had a bald eagle mounted It is whispered that a group which they killed recently that of people, one of whom is a measured seven feet and three E. G. representative of the U. S. Gov- inches. The Amarillo taxiderm- l Grisamore ernment, left here for the moun- ist who did the mounting states tains, where they have located that the bird was 74 years old. DC DC W Santa Glaus Last Gall I f. -- v I Hr f ii nr iT"- -n ir n W tT , n f 'mTtf iimWii Hundreds of our customers have already purchased their Christmas gilts, but there are still a number who have not. We had the largest stock of Christmas goods ever brought to Clovis but unless you HURRY, there are

bound to be some disappointments. , Remember We Have Presents Suitable for Each Member of the Family at No Advance in Price!

ST73 I See the Baby See the Baby Grand Piano 5.ami 0c Store Grand Piano to be to be Given Away! Given Away! i ...SANTA CLAUS LIVES HERE...

BeginningIE Ending Thursday, 31st. Thursday, December 3rd, IIDecember The following bargains be IIIMODEL You will find everything can had at the GROCERY. as advertised in our store, and we would be pleased to have you call when in town.

Regal Brand Tomatoes No, 3, cans 10c per can, case $2.25 Peaches, per gallon 40c Hartlove Brand Tomatoes No. 2, 3 cans for for 25c 1.75 Apricots, per gallon 40c Victory Brand Beans No. 2, cans 7 c per ran Blackberries, per gallon 50c Van Camp Hominy No. 3, cars 10c per can Grapes, per gallon 40c Blackberries No. 2, cans 10c per can Apples, per gallon 30c Ideal Brand Table Peaches No. 3, cans 15c Puffed Wheat 3 pkga. for 25c Health Club Baking Powder 25c can for 20c Irish Potatoes $1.65 per hundred Jack Frost Baking Powder 25c can for 15c Sweet Potatoes 2.00 per hundred Rio Coffee 25c value 6 lbs for $1.00 WE HAVE a nice stock of fancy boxed apples priced from $1.50 Peaberry Coffee 30c value 4 lbs for 90c to $2.25. Also have a nice supply of Pecans, Walnuts, Almonds Swift Premium Hams 21c per lb and Brazil Nuts tor Christmas. Swift Premium Bacon 32c by the strip Dried Peaches 3 lbs for 25c Jewell Compound large size $1.00 per Buckett Raisins 3 lbs for 25c Cranberries 10c the quart 3" quarts for 25c Peaches in nice 10 lb boxes per box 90c To Each and Everyone Who Buys $15.00 Apricots nice 10 lb boxes .per box $1 25 Worth Prunes nice 10 lb boxes per box 1.00 of Groceries, We'll give $1.00 worth of Sugar Krinkle Corn Flakes 3 pkgs. for 25s FREE -- : THIS IS CASH The Model Grocery A. B. Austin, Prop. Phone 29.

H m CO SAFETY FIRST! SAFETY FIRST! Secretary McAdoo calls attention to THREE BANKS in New Mexico who carry an excess of protection in Cash and Sight E Exchange. THE CLOVIS NATIONAL BANK is one of the three. We have always believed in safe and conservative meth- ods which have occasioned the above protection for our customers. DO YOUR BANKING WITH H n THE GLOVIS NATIONAL BANK in ALEX SHIPLEY, President. "BETTER THAN THE LAW REQUIRES' J. C. NELSON, Cashier. First Methodist Church. PROFESSIONAL Dec. 20th. Sunday School will open promptly at 9:45 a. m. Preachi- E. M. Chapman ng: at 11.00 a. m. by Rev. J. T. The Gentral Meat Go. r Etchison. Preaching at the DENTIST evening service by Rev. S. E. Over First National Bank. Allison, the presiding: elder. Phone 95. ''The Home of Good Home Killed Meats" Let us have a full attendance Clovis, New Mexico. at each service. WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS FOR J. H. Messer. CWT") r Dr. J. R. Haney Christian Church. A HOLIDAY MENU The Sunday evening service Physician will be at the church instead & Surgeon MEATS VEGETABLES of at the Lyceum and will be FRUITS, gin at 7 o'clock so that we may Office Opposite Postoffice attend the Charity show at the Turkeys, Cranberries, Lyceum. C. W. Lambert, D. L. Connell, M. D. Chickens, Oranges, Minister Physician & Surgeon Beef, Apples,

Presbyterian Church. OFFICE IN ELKS HOME Pork, Bananas, On next Sabbath, Dec. 20th, Office Phone 146, Res Phone 326 Veal, Grape Fruit, there will be preaching morning: and evening:. New house is Lamb, Grapes, completed and the services will be appropriate for Christmas W. A. Gillenwater Fish, Celery Pascal, and "church-warming.- " Come LAWYER Oysters Lettuce and rejoice with us. New Mexico. Jeremiah Moore, Pastor. Clovis, Plum Pudding, Mince Meat, Fruit Cakes, and all Resolutions of Condolence. R. R. DUNCAN Whereas, that unbidden kinds of Pickles, and in fact anything to make up a guest which comes unheralded, DENTIST has taken fro n our midst our Office Opposite P. 0. first class meal. Our table delicacies for the holidays beloved brother L. T. Mason, Phone 89. is complete We have it. What do you want? to that home whence no traveler CLOVIS, NEW MEX. returns, Therefore, be it re- solved, that the members of Clovis lodge No. 31 I. 0. O. P. DR. A. L. DILLON The Central Meat Co. 7. extend to their bereaved family Physician & Surgeon their sincerest sympathy in 1Z the loss of a husband and fa- Special attention to diseases of ther and commend them to look the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Glasses. forward when they shail meet fitting Notice of Contest. Over Flint National Bank, H. O18M0 in E. him that home where all is Office I'hone ltiS. Residence Phone S. Contest No. 63X3 peace and joy. Clovis, - New Mex. Department of the Interior. Unite! Status Unrl Office. Tucumoari. N. M. Nov., 25. 1814. To Chariot O. Pollock of Clovix. N. M. Contests: Declamatory Contest. You are hereby notified that George W. Knonan, whi given ClauJ. N vt ns his post The following program was D. D. Swearingin office addres, did on Oct. 9, I'M I lllu in this Clovis-Portale- office his duly corroborated aiittc:ition to con- Burns Right and the rendered at the s of the firm of Dre. Trralay A Swaarinaln tent and secure the cuncult.1titn of your Home Declamatory of Knawull Contest at the stead E. No. 5:IM Serial No 01:1530 rondo June. 17 Price is Right! Baptist Church last Saturday will be in Clovis from the 10th 1010 forS2SE4 Sec. land N2NEI Sec. 12. Tshipa night: to 20th of each month treating N. R. sr. K., N. M. P. M. and as grounds for his contest, he alleges that Kntryman has wholly Our Dawson Coal has made a great The Gathering Home diseases of the Eye. Ear, Nose abandoned sid land for a period of over six "hit." farmers months last pnstand prior hereto and which de- want it! Everybody wants ic! Wi hvn lla gr and H. S. Chorus Class and Throat and Fitting Glasses. fur ite fects have not been cured, further, that entry-ma- n have good storage bins. We also handle WOOD. My Country Edwyer Dunaway haa fuilcd to comply with the Act of June ... 0. 1912, In ho upon Joan of Arc Roy Snelling that hna not resided the WHEN OUT OF COAL PHONE 131 DR. II. R. GIBSON land for a period of seven months In each year, Lincoln Clifford Dean for three years, nor has he cultivated one six- teenth and one eitchth tif the total area. The Great War FrankCarroon Osteopath You are. therefore, further notified that the THE CLOVIS FUEL YARD Men's Development and At- said allegations will be taken by this olllce as W. F. SWARTZ, Proprietor. tainment Carl Owen Treats all diseases both acute having been confessed by you, and your said and chronic. Special attention entry will lie cancelled thereunder without Sanctity of Law Ora Kennedy given to diseases of women. your further right to be heard therein, either Santa Lucia Girls Chorus before thia otllce or on appeal, If you fail to file PATIENT8 EXAMINED FREE In this office Althln twenty days after the An Order for a Picture fourth publication of t his notice LEE HAZELWOOD lone Austin Office erSkidmore Drug Store aa ahown below, your answer. under oath, specifically meeting and responding Taking An Elevator Office Phone 383. Res. 390. to those allegutiona of contest, or If you fail DRAY AM) TRANSFER LINE Ilallie Mitchell New Mexico. within that time to III. In thia office du. proof lovis, that you have served a copy of your answer The Oldest Established Transfer Line in Clovis Knee Deep4 in June on the said contestant either In person, or by Lucile Pry or registered mail. If thia service ia mad. by th. L. A. Dickman, m. d. delivery of a copy of your answer to th. contest Down Town Phone 123 Residence Phone 321 Billy Brad and the Big Lie ant In pe son, proof of such aervlc. Edith Reagan .Physician & Surgeon... must be either the said contestant's written ack- receipt copy, show- My Heart's in the Highlands nowledgment of his of th. Office opposite Hotel ing th. data of Its receipt, or the affidavit of Boys Chorus Antlers the person by whom the delivery waa made Office phone 53. Res. 219. stating when and where th. copy waa deliver- Cleopatra Bernice Fry ed; If made by registered mail, proof of auch aer Magic City Furniture and The Mourning Veil ...I ALSO FIT GLASSES... vlc. muat consist of th. affidavit of th. person Helen Lindsey. by whom the copy waa mailed stating when and Clovis, New Mex. the post office to which It was mailed and thia Undertaking Co, .... accompanied by postmsst Awake Smiling Morn affidavit muat be th. (JOHNSON BROS.) Unison Chorus er'a receipt for the letter. You rhoukl state In your anaw.r th. nam. of Roport of Judges. the post office to which you desire futur.no Embalmers and Funeral Directors Walker's Market tlces to be sent to you. Felipe Sanchezy Baca, Receiver, all kinds of Heap on mnr. wood! Th. wind ia chill; for Date of first publication Nov. 27, 1914 LADY ASSISTANT AMBULANCE SERVICE " But, It whistle a It will. " second Doc. 4. 1914 let Meats and Produce " " " Day Phone 211. Night We'll keep our Chrlstmaa marry atill third Dec. II. 1914 Phone 235. " " 18. 1914 Earn are haa deemed th. newborn rear Phone 123. Phone 123. "fourth Dee. The Attest time fur feital cheer. And well our Christmas alrea of old Loved, when the year its course had rolled. Monday was moving; day for And brought blithe Christmas back aaln Home Production With all its hom.ilable train. some of our west side l.otel ...THE CLOVIS BARBER SHOP... With social and rellKloue rite Do you know that the little people. Mr. Morgan purchas To honor all the holy niaht. CRANE & WILLIAMS, Props. Candy Kitchen round the corner ed the European Hotel, which makes candy everyday. Tis has been conducted , by Mr. First Class Work. Hot and Cold Baths JtjtJtM Jl Jljt . good homemade pure and sweet, Courtney and moved into hat 1-- JJ. 112 2 South Main St Clovi3, New Mexico. t-- f building. While Mr. Morgan 5 Money! Money!. was busy moving from the Morgan Hotel, Courtney's lost Grading, no time and domiciled them- We want your farm Plowing, in the Commercial Ho- J loans. Can handle Team Work. selves V. STEED on V. Grand Avenue. no- - do your plowing, grad- tel G them on short Can tice. ing and in fact any kind Undertaker & Embalmer l of team work. Have plen- Deering anl McCrmick . See us at once! ty of K'H'd teams and ii ml twine. Prices reasonable i Manager Clovis Cemetery Thos. Reagan. X Co. kl I'hone 14. Nicl.t t'boiu' Union Morttrace Clovis, New Mexico. luv y i vus-- a dren left Saturday for Sancoxi Mo,, to visit her parents and Mf j"t mar atrnv 5 other relatives and friends. Mr. V5sv Justus went to Kansas City with i .7.. r t ,rM Ki'A If i if u it mUffl i two car loads of st eep nd will i join her at Sancoxie and accom-pan- y m. 1 J V her home after two or three weeks' visit. Mr. Lemon, of Sweet Springs, Mo., returned home last week A U H U H W after several weeks visit with rs ii ii u N n M ii ft TO H Mr. Larwe's family. Oal Larwe n in accompanied him home and will visit friends there for some time. Mrs. H. B. Phillips received a nice barrel o f apples from a Have You Bought Something To sister in Missouri, last week. Blacktower Budget. Mart Norris a nd bride return Put in the Christmas Stockings? ed home Friday after spending a week with his brother, Alvin Norris. Clarence Crook, of Dexter, was visiting home folios Satur- We are Headquarters for Useful Gifts day but returned SundRy. Friends of the Rumsey family are in receipt of letters an- Shirt Waists Silk Petticoats Wool Blankets nouncing the death of Mrs. Ed Rumsey who formerly resided here. Mr. Rumsey was Crepe de Chine Waists packed in pretty Xmas This weather makes agent at the Blacktower depot boxes makes a gift one think of blankets but was transferred to Califor- Silks and Messalines, nia and was there when Mrs. that will please the for gifts. Rumsey died. all made in the newest most particular wom- Beautiful plaid wool Mrs. J. T. Cain and family visited Mrs. W. H. - Dough ton styles, packed in Xmas en. blankets $5.00. Sunday. Mrs. R. II. Crook was a Clovis boxes. Silk Dress Patterns Kid Gloves visitor Saturday. Mrs. J. W. Eller is suffering Silk Dress Patterns We have just received with a sore shoulder and arm packed in Xmas boxes another lot of Kid this week and was not able to One of these waists be at Sunday School. makes an appropriate Gloves for the Christ- David Shuck has returned will gift. back to Washington after make a nice gift. mas trade. spending two weeks at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Birdsall We will help you to think of Gifts Suitable and family was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ledbetter for the ones you want to remember. Sunday. Mr. R. II. Crook had a black mule and burro to stray from his pen Sunday night and their whereabouts are unknown but said he wou'd pay the one that would bring th in to him one mile north of Blacktower.

lyi, Dr. Haney and family and i',',il.i!"f',y,jy'ff?r" ? izxxsaaxsKasssmssmmKam i Mr. Cameron and family will leave Sundiy for Mississippi here the last of the week, after in this part and waiting for the wh re they wi'l spekd the holi- cattle. thresher. days, Sam Copeland i s still'ering Quite a few have sown wheat CO Miss Dell Courtney er.Urtain-e- d urn with his head lately. i round here this fall. couples European six at the Miss Bertha Atwell and her Mr. Vandergriff and family Hotel l ist Thursday evening in brother, visited a t have returned t o their home- honor of ( !. 0. Lnvis, who left Copeland's Sunday. stead after trying Texas ami Friday for h'c home in Dallas, Lewis Boon who has jasl Oklahoma for about three years. Texas. Rook and Hich Five Havener Happenings Mrs. Z 'uli and Mrs. Geo. Bird-sai- l gotten hak from Childress, They are glad to get back to were played. Mr. McFailand Sr. wont to Clovis Monday. male th ir home in New Mexi- . over from and Miss .Vlalhall favored those Miss drafi' A Mi.T-n- who is Texas, rode his wheel co. attending school at Sf Vrain, .Mr. Ilirdsnli is froinjr to make Tcxieo and made his sister and present with excellent music (.'i.ristmas candy f n 8 vi.Mt. Mrs. 11. II. chil- - throughout isit-'- home f k s one night last our ir school a Thursday. Justin and the evening. in year. w eek. ana this The school children and teach- Mrs. Klla Lf It tr;uH.!c!f'.l busi- er are all locking lorvar I with ness at Havener Mondav, Pumpkin Center Paragraphs happy thoughts to the program they Leo Willis ranked (ir.t and and Christmas box which Fare; Il'dlo, how is everybody and are going to have at the school Those Holiday .Minnie Dunhip second i n th? hovv i.s this cool weather .serving Friday evening. ' iRhtli yrafie month a t house you '! Doug- vehool. Win Ihnkh une l Misses Jessie and Murl fcMna B)one rirst a n il Rsell II uikh niso Clarence At'well is Roing on lass and attended The Fe second in the seventh gra le. crutches now. While be was the oratoral contest at the Bap- via. Santa riding the stock Monday tist church S t'.urday night and The people in this "nvk'o (he after evening bis horse stumbled and report a line tirno. v )ods" realize t li a t winter fell on and bruised it weather is npen us. T'ne days his foot The school has received the are low and cover more points than usual. badly. I In was taken to the purchased with are nic-- j for I iceev.ijer, Imt it library books doctor day and is get- pie Dates of sale vary with different destinations. frcj.es awtu'ly haid at jdrht. the next the money received at the ting al mg 0. K. supper. Toe books are go d and Some sales beginning with December 18th and Havener is jronur to have Quite a crowd of the neighbors the scholars all anxious to read the return limits are liberal. Christmas tree a n d l.royr: rn surprised Bertha Atwoll and her them. ugain thisytar, but the time of Friday evening and Your opportunity to make that visit home Jay has not been decided yet. mother last Lone Prairie Items the party was enjoyed by all. is here and all are at your service in planning Mr. and Mrs. Z Uirdsall 1 will come again after quite a C Mrs. Flournoy called on Mrs. e- your trip. Call and talk it over, or phone 15(. and Mr. and Mrs. ioi; Uir ? laps- haven't been a sleep all all and daughter, Mtiry, visited Douglass and Mrs. Doughton the time, but when we are not ih Ledbetter family Sunday. last Friday afternoon. sick we are awfully busj out Geo.' DirdsallJr. was fhpi.i?ut Mr. Douglass and liea Mc-Dani- e! here. L R. CONARTY, Agent. t ; Darry Winn Sunday. made atrip up north of Crops are neaily all gathered