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w ilk flHHBW " f f San Jon Notes. (Corrosponclftnc:) Three hailstorms in a week is patting them in pretty thick. Corn is beginning to look like shredded wheat. Mr. Jerry Martin, who has been having a serious time with a felon on his thumb, is still in a critical conditjon. Blood-poisoning has developed in his arm. The Glorious Fourth was cele brated in the Arbor at Fullwood's in proper style. Owing to the rush for ice cream and lemonade, the program was somewhat inter fered with, as some ol the per formers were kept busv in the stand, but the crowd seemed to enjoy the picnic as well as the pro gram. There were two good speeches made after dinner. Justas the ciowd was leaving, the Calathumpian band began to ren der some excellent music, which was greatly t-n joyed by all present. "My Old Kentucky Home," and several other popular songs were played. The main feature of the day was a ball game, two teams being picked trom the crowd. The game proved an exciting one, con sidering the fact that the boys had never practiced together. The Ladies' Aid Society served refresh ments on the ground, out of which they realized something over $42.00 Uncle Tom Dudley, who has been on the sick list, is some. bet ter at this writting. Ben Robinson visited friends here on the Fourth. He is work ing for the railroad at Santa Rosa. Breeding's oldest boy has the measles. C. II. Miller and Luther Martin were in Tucumcari Monday renew ing the contest on the latter's claim. Keep your eye on the new mer cantile house at San Jon. We hear talk of a big time on the opening day. The Ladies' Aid Society has promised us some ice cream and a good time. The ball teams are also lining up for the occasion. W. H. Burton and wife have taken their little son to Tucumcari fjr medical treatment. The well diggers struck water on the towns'ite Friday at a depth of 42 feet. They found good water, and they are now planning to go deper for a still better vein. The protracted meeting which was announced for June 30th, was! postponed until the third Sunday in July owing to the illness of Brother James, our Presiding El der. We regret to her that Mrs. Turner is quite sick, our pastor being compelled to return home immediately after the Sunday ser vices. We hope to see these meet ings begin Saturday night, July 20th. Let everybody come out and let us have a rousing meeting. Ashbrook, who was taken back to Texas some time aijo on account of his health, is now on his claim near San Jon. C. L. Owen is in Tucumcari this week buying shoes for the new mer cantile company. Pkaikik 13 k khz us. Game Law CKanes. A number of changes were made in the game laws of the Territory by the legislature. The open sea son lor deer was changed to com mence Obtober 15th instead of September 15th and end November 30th instead of October 31st. It was also provided that, "it shall be unlawful to kill trap, en snare, injure or destroy any turtle dove within the Territory of New -Mexico, except such birds may In killed with a gun only during the period commencing the 15th day of July and ending the first day of Mav each year. Also "It shall be unlawful to kill, or destroy any native or crested quail within the Territory of New Mexico except that such birds may be killed with a gun only during the months ol October, November, December and January of each year" Provided, upon presenta tion to the board of county com missioners of any counts of a pe tition signed by twentyfive resi dent house-holders of any precinct in such county, praying ior the suspension of the restrictiong of this section as to the killing of quail in any such precinct, it shall be the duty of any such board to make and enter in the official rec ords of the proceedings of such board an order extending the time within which quail may be killed in any such precinct for a period of two months from and after the time hereinbefore limited within which quail may be killed." GO TO Rutherford FOR Saddles, Harness and all kinds of Strap Goods, Spurs, Bits etc. All Kinds of Repair Work a SPECIALTY. 777777777777777777777777 HARRY EDWIN CAPPS, Tucumcari, N. M. Piano Tuning, Voicing, Action Regulating. Drop me a postal and I will call. Expert Work Guaranteed. - - 31 QUAY COUNTY NURSERY L. B. LA MAR, Mgr. Patterson & Donohoo at the Court house get reports every day from the land office, 1 f Insurance that Insures John F. Seaman The Largest V I fire Insurance Agency In North East New Mexico, representing eighteen of the OLDKST and STRONGEST (ire insurance companies in ex istence. Notary Public Abstracting Real Estate 1 1 STOCK EXCHANGE Moon 7! LINDAMOOD & Co. Proprietor I Sells all kinds of whiskies bottled in bond; Pure white Corn; Peach and Apple Brandy; Nothing but straight Double Stamped Whiskey sold. All kind? of Wines and Liquors. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME, We juarar'ee to treat you right. Opposite M. H. Goldenberg Co J M. H. KOOH Furniture and Undertaking Licensed Embalmer. Large and well assorted stock in both lines. Prices rea sonable. Store across from Post office, Tucumcari. Magazines, Periodicals, Confections, Cigars i Tobaccos, Etc., at . 1 Donahue's ij Campbell's Old Stand. Tucumcari, N, M 3 r I C. H. YOUNG Contractor and Builder. 9 Estimates for all kinds of carpenter work on short notice. Satisfaction Guaranteed. r EAGLE CORNICE WORKS"! A. B. HEETING & CO. Props We handle Fairbanks Morse windmills and pumps, The Eclipse windmill is the best made. All kinds of steel casing, plumbing, etc.