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fains VOL. I AIOUNTAINAIK, NEW MEXICO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBEll 2, 1916 NO. 6 REAL ESTATE BUSINESS ACTIVE IN TOWN ANDNEARBY VICINITY Good Crop Increases Demand for Farms That there ia an active demand for farms in this vicinity is proven by the transfers reported by the real estate dealers during the past few days. Among the farm properties which have changed hands are: J. A. Cooper has purchased the W. D. Fulton place on the mesa. B. L. Mitchell has secured the W. H. McCoy place west of Mountainair. Samuel M. Smith has sold his homestead to Emery C. Telford. John W. Corbett ir now the owner of the John N. Allen farm north of town. R. J. Chavez has bought part of the old Candelaria place near Ciénega and will improve it as his per manent home. Pedro Lucero y Torres of Pinos Well has purchased the Jacobo Chavez farm at Ciénega. He owns a fine farm just west of this place and expects to improve this as his perma nent residence. In town property there has also been some changes. J. A. Beal has secured the quarter block north of the postoffice building, having purchased from Kan sas parties. W. R. Orme closed a deal whereby he owns the Hoshor building, occupied by the Abo Land Company. J. J. White has purchased the McCoy & Co., building. Mr. Chavez will con tinue to occupy same as he has a lease till New Years. The harvesting of the best crop in the valley has increased the demand for good farm property, and other trans fers are anticipated in the near future. Eastview Floyd Spencer is suffering from a severe cold and is unable to be out at present. B. B. Spencer is fattening twelve head of hogs, which means pork and beans this winter. (Reioived to late for last week) Emilio Pena is harvesting his crop of com which is of good quality. Joe Purcella is needing a thresher for his bean.s. They are fine, but have 8 iffered some damage from the wet weather. Spencer's sawmill is not running this w ;ek, as B. B. is cutting wheat-hay a ni sowing rye. He hopes to start the mill again Monday. The Eastview Public School will epen Monday, October 30, with Mrs. Rogers as teacher. The old building will be u-ifd at present, as the new will not be r.-í'dy for occupancy for a month or so. "J. B. Teague has just finished har-v.-iting his crop of beans on Uncle Jo Young's place. Mr. Young has raised t vi price on his farm here at Eastview, s'iv he has learned what good benns i will produce. The republican precinct committee ni -eting here was a r;;ther secret af f lir, only a very few knowing of it. Two of the less than half a dozen pres e it, elected themselves delegates to the c unty convention. Hope you get your man nominated, but watch out when election day comes. Must Pay Road lax Monday a case came up before Jus tice Fuller in which the County Road Board had brought suit against W. L. Johnson, for road tax. . Assistant dis trict attorney Ilitt appeared for the bo.-trd. Judgment was rendered for the plaintiff in the sum of $3.00 and costs, the latter amounting to about $6.00. Jason Williams, who has been at t a ling the University of New Mexico, c mi in from Albuquerque Saturday a id spent Sunday with home folks n rth of town. He returned to the Djke City to take up h3 studies Sun day evening. SCHOOL CHILDREN 10 SECURE BUST STATUE Also Reproduction of Famous Painting In honor of America's best loved poet, James Whitcomb Riley, the pu pils of the Mountainair schools are en deavoring to Becure for our assembly hall, a bust of the great poet and a large oil painting of "The Old Swim min' Hole." The bust will be half life size and be of ivory finish, and is very beautiful. The painting is thirty by forty inches and enclosed in a beautiful frame and will be a nice start towards furnishing our new assembly hall, of which we are very proud. We have one hundred fifty souvenir pins like ness of Mr. Riley and our plan is to have the children sell these pins at ten cents each. The pupil selling the larg est number of pins will receive a beau tiful volume of Riley's Poems, as an incentive for active work. If we can complete the sale of pins within fifteen days each pupil selling pins will receive a beautiful picture of "Riley's Old Swimmin' Hole." These pictures are splendid reproductions of the painting our school is to receive and are sure to be appreciated. We trust everybody in Mountainair and vicinity will buy one or more of the pins and thereby insure suc cess for our efforts. Everything the schools have under taken thus far has been ably supported by our people, and to show our appre ciation we are trying to give you the best schools possible. We are trying to systematize the re creation periods and have begun by in stalling an up-to-date basket ball field for the young ladies. We believe out door exercise most beneficial and have arranged to play outside during nice weather and thereby give the pupils the benefit of this wonderful mountain air. The grounds are now in readiness and you may look for a "Match Game" any time soon. The records of last year show a total enrollment of eighty and when we think of our present enrollment of one hun dred twenty four, we feel that again of 50 per cent, is so remarkable that all should know about it. The "Honor Roll" will appear next week and aside from the first week of the month when we had five or six in ches of rainfall, our attendance has been just as remarkable as the first month showed that nearly 60 per cent, of the total enrollment was neither tardy nor absent. We would ask the parents to examine the, list next week and if your child's name does not ap pear, kindly help us in this perfect at tendance and punctuality plan. Two Injured at Estancia ' (Special Correspondence to the Independent) Saturday morning, while driving to town, Mrs. Ingle was thrown from her buggy, when a tug' became loose and the horse ran away. She was taken into the Methodist parsonage nearby, where it was found she was not Eerious ly hurt. After resting -a while, she had recovered sufficiently to go on her way. Sunday morning, Samuel Keen, a boy of 16, while attempting to ride a broncho, was thrown, the horse falling on him The injury proved fatal, the young man dying some twelve hours later. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Bretz at the home of the uncle of the deceased on Monday after noon. The remains were taken to Young county, Texas for interment. Cemetery Mass Meeting A mass meeting is called for Sunday night, immediately following the League service, of all those interested in car ing for the cemetery. It is proposed that steps be taken for the fencing and caring for the "City of the Dead," and plans will be discussed and action tak en at this time. All are urged to come. N Named Because of Personal Fitness for Office and Not to Serve the Bosses The convention of the democrats and the independent republicans held at Es tancia last week, was not so largely occupied in getting favtiites on the ticket as to get candidates with ctean records and men efficient and compe tent as officers to care for the people's business. And in this th'.y were very successful. For taken as a whole the ticket is a good one. In a few instan ces improvements could have been made, but when compared to the can didates of the opposing ticket, it is evident that good work was done. The ticket is composed of both demo crats and independents, and is also made up of bcth Spanish-Americans and Anglo-Americans. Every Spanish American on the ticket speaks English and can conduct the business of bit of fice in that language. Everyone of them is well known for his honesty and vera city, making a strong ticket asking the support of the voters. Dee Robinson for Sheriff The oi'ice of sheriff is one of impor tance to the county. There is need of a man who is fearless in the discharge of his duties, a man with no favorites among his friends, and one who under stands both languages sufficiently well to transact the business of his office in either, as he necessarily comes in touch with all citizens of the county. Such a man is Dee W. Robinson, who has had charge of the sheriff's office as undersheriff for the past five years. He is sober, honest, clean and has made an excellent officer. Dee is a man whose brain is never befuddled with' whiskey, and who spends his time, when not en gaged in business with his family at home. Ha has been a resident of the county at least eight years, and h?a ! a.. f: 1 n ,.,;rv, ,v, u w i IllaUC 1I1CI11L-3 Ui 111 i V lili V liUlll tlHd I had dealings. He will give the voters a loan, honest administration. I Dixie Howell, for Assessor Dixie Howell took a homestead near Willard wjien he came to the Estancia Valley in 1905, and has made that his home ever since. He was elected as sessor in 1909 and gave the taxpayers good service. He systematized the wore of thi offiia and was success ful in getting a more complete assess ment of the property in the county than had ever been done before. He played no favorites. His work was highly commended by "the state authorities when he sent in the books for ?ppro val. He was defeated at the next elec tion, by so close a majority that the returns from the last precinct were necessary to decide. His knowledge of the work of the office was such that his opponent a short time later narr.ed Dixie as deputy. Needless to say he will care for the office with the san:e unswerving fidelity and will be the as sessor himself and not some deputy. Juan C. Sanchez for Treasurer Five years ago the democrats needed a good honest Spanish-American for commissioner on their ticket. They went to Manzano and found him in the person of Juan Cruz Sanchez. H? was elected by a good majority, b' friends throughout the county being legion. While in the minority on the board his actions and vote have been for what he believed to be right and just. Only a short time ago, when the other 1 vo members of the board got together and held a meeting without consulting him, he refused to endorse their actions. Such a man is the candidate for col lector and treasurer. Mr. Sanchez has not had the opportunities for an exten sive school-room education, but wl.at he has had, has been supplemented with a thorough training ir the school of experience, and he is well fitted for the position he now seeks. The office is an exceedingly responsible one, and will be well taken care of by Mr. Sanchez. CANDIDATES Acasio Edw. Galteges for Clerk Mr. Gallegos, one of the younger men on the ticket, was born and reared in New Mexico. He has had the ad vantage of good school opportunities, of which he has made excellent use. He has been a public school teacher in this and Valencia counties; he has been deputy in the office, and is well fitted for the office of clerk of Torrance coun ty. He is thoroughly conversant with, rnd can traniact the business of the office in both languages. His schooling included two years at the State Uni versity and two years at the Silver City Normal School. He will make good at clerk. r Mrs. Reta Mathews, for School Supt. Mrs. Mathews has been a school teacher for a number of yean, and has taught in this and adjoining countiei. Her work has kept her up-to-date in school methods, and abreast of the times. Her interest in the children ex tends beyond the school room. If elec ted, she promises close attention to the work of the school of Torrance Coun ty. H. V. Lipe for Commissioner II. V. Lipe has been a resident of the county for a number of years, having proved up on his homestead north of Mcintosh. He was introduced to the nominating convention as never having tasted liquor, surely a good recommen dation in an employe. Mr. Lipe is a farmer and business man who has made good in his own business, and it is a safe guess that he will make good in looking after the business of the people. August Kayser for Commissioner August Kayser is a young man who nas 8Peni 11,8 enure "Ie ,n trance 1 í. 1 x. i i ? r m . county. "Hans" as he is called is a hright fellow whose honesty is nev Questioned by anyone. His friends are numbered my his acquaintances, which means practically everybody. Having been raised in the Manzano mountains, he talks both languages well. Having lost his father some years ago, he has shown his manhood by caring for his mother and younger brothers and sis ters. He goes into a thing cautiously and thoroughly, and then acts on his best judgement. He will make good as commissioner. M. S. Sanchez for Commissioner M. S. Sanchez is the youngest man on the ticket. He has had good school advantages and has made the best of them. He is not inexperienced in coun ty affairs, having served as deputy in severa?, county offices of Guadalupe county, and brings not only ability, but sound judgment a3 yell as qualifica tions for the office. Of course he speaks both languages, which is very necessary for a good commissioner. Esau B. Lopez for Probate Judge For the office of Probate Judge a man should be chosen who not only raeds human nature, but is acquainted with values of real estate and )ersor.al pro perty throughout the county, or he can not do his duty to the widow and or phan as he should. Mr. Lopez is a lead er among his people in the western part of the county, where he ha3 served as justice of the peace. He has made good and his official acts have never been questioned. A vote for him is a vote for a good man for the position. Marry J. Fintke for Representative Probably the worst thing against Fincke is that he has printer's ink on r ':s fingers, but he has been promising n reform along this line, and is now advertising his paper, the Moriárty liessenger, for sale. Mr. Fincke has lived in the county a number of years long enough to know conditions here, and be known by the voters of the county. He is well educated, a great reader, and student, and will take no orders from the "gang." He will rep CAR SHORTAGE HINDERS SHIPMENT Of BEANS Only Six Cars Shipped during the Past Week On account of the shortage of cars, only six carloads of beans were billed out by the local agent. The beans have been here ready for shipment to have filled at least twice that number, but they were not to be had. Thirty-five cars to date is the record. Last year during the whole season only thirty eight cars were shipped from Mountain air, so that thus far this year, we have almost as many. J. J. White has finished threshing his crop of beans on the farm north of town, the result being 170,000 pounds. We understand these have been sold at six cents being a return of something over $10,000. Hallowe'en Social The Annual Hallowe'en Social was held at the home of Mrs. R. E. Farley on Tuesday October 31. The decorations were mostly native products and of native growth. The rooms were profusely but artistically eovered with almost everything that grows in and around Mountainair. Jap onesa lanterns, Jack-o-Ian terns, and ap ples filled with candles furnished what light seemed necessary, and when you combine with these a mammoth fire place we have almost an exact dupli cate of the old New England Hallow e'en The Ghost like guests began to ar rive at7:80 and by 8:30 more than fifty were present and ready for the fun. The program reminded one of a many ringed circus. There were so many things going on at the same time. Mrs. McNeese in her usual tactful mannc r unfolded the past and prophecied the future of many of the young people. Thelma Farley very skilfully told their ages by means of a mathematical table. In another room others we pinning the cat's tail on the wall, guests', or anything convenient, Silhouettes of more than half the guests were traced by Mrs. Farley and it is surprising how many could be recognized. A grab bag containing more than fifty comical aouvenirs was a most interesting fea ture. But when it came to refretshments Pumpkin pie, apple pie, popcorn, ap pies and coffee the young men of Mountamair promptly showed their up to-date-ness by selecting the young lady of his choice and immediately sur rounding the tables loaded with refresh ments. Many of the young ladies entertained the guests with music and in all it was one of the most pleasant events of the year. Mrs. Farley and those who assisted her deserve much credit for thebeauti ful decorations, the abundance of re freshments, and the most enjoyable program. A Guest. Wagner to Speak Here J. Howard Wagner, candidate on the republican ticket for Superintendent of Public Instruction, will be in Mountain air Friday morning, November 3, and will make an address at the High School building, to which all citizens are in vited. Mr. Wagner needs no intro duction to our people, having had charge of the Teachers Institute here for two years. resent the people and not the interests in the next legislature. For several years past he has held the office of United States Commissioner and has thus had opportunity of learning the needs of good legislation in the state and county. H. A. Ballard for Surveyor Mr. Ballard is the only nominee on the ticket with whom we are not per sonally acquainted. He is reputed to be of good character and well fitted for the office of county surveyor. REV. FARLtfCKOSES SUPERINTENDENT OF ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE To Succeed Rev. J. I. Seder, D. D., Resigned Rev. R. E. Farley has been selected as superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of New Mexico, to succeed Rev. J. I. Seder, resigned. This action was taken by the board of trustees at Al buquerque, during the past week, Mr. Farley taking charge of the office yes terday morning. Mr. Farley has been a very active worker along Temperance lines, and has been very successful. At the time ef the organization of the Submission Fed eration here last July, Mr. Farley was unanimously chosen as the secretary. During the past months, he has done a vast amount of work, especially in se curing pledges from the legislative candidates of both political parties, re garding the submission of the question of state-wide prohibition to a vote of the people. Backed by the Federation of all the temperance forces of the state, he has been enabled to secure ao expression from candidates where other means have failed. Mr. Farley enters upon his new work with the united support of the state temperance forces. His large personal acquaintance with the people of all stations throughout the state, his knowl edge of conditions in the state, and his active, work along temperance lines ia the past, fit him admirably for the work. For the present Mr. Farley will re tain his residence at Mountainair. His resignation as pastor of the local Meth odist church will become effective aB soon as a successor shall have been named. South Mesa (Intended for last week) A. Owens has gone to Texas on busi ness. B. M. Condrey is enjoying a visit from his father from Oklahoma. Don Stewart has purchased a pair of fine large mules from L. Fulfer. The Mesa district can also boast of a new school building made strictly up-to-date. vTom Springs reports a heavy loss of beans on account of the rainy weather last week. Miss Gladys Gott, one of the Mesa teachers, has selected a homestead near her school. J. H. Cumifoid says some of his beans are making seventeen hundred pounds to the acre. Little Lois Stiner has been absent from school several days on account of an attack of measles. Two years since, neighhors were very few in this vicinity, but now we cannot complain of their scarcity. Mesdames Lizar and Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Cumi ford motored to Estancia Saturday for the purpose of shopping. J. H. Cumi ford and B. M- Condrey were delayed several days with their threshing on account of the rainy weather, but are at it again. The South Mesa farmers are wearing broad smiles this year, and well they may, for their main crop is beans and the bean market Is climbing every day. Thomas Smith and IraAllman came in last night with the democratic can didates returning to Estancia this mowing- I 1 I I v.r-r L 3