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EL PASO HERALD
Wednesday, August 28, 1912
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PLAN TO RAISE A
FUND OF $10,000
Arrangements for Entertain
ing Visiting Cattlemen
to Be Made Monday.
Arrangements for the 1913 conven
tion of the Cattle Raisers association or
Texas which will be held In El Paso
next March, will be started at a meet
ing which Is called for 4 oclock. Mon
day afternoon, to be held at the cham
ber of commerce It is hoped that
10 000 can be raised this year for the
entertainment of the cattlemen when
the come to El Paso and the commit
tees will be put to work as soon as
possible to raise this sum.
At a previous meeting held in regard
to financing the convention, It was
decided that in raising the money, the
c.ty should be divided into five dis
tricts. Committees for each district
h-ve been appointed. The executive
committee is composed of: J. M.
Wyatt, chairman; F. M. Murchison, W.
L. Tooley, and Hal Christie.
The district committees are:
District number one, all of El Paso
street y. h. Austin, C. A. Kinne, and
Claiborne Adams
District number two. El Paso street
to and Including Oregon L. J. Gilchrist.
M. F Olurchison and C. B. Hudspeth.
District nurifber three, east from
Oregon to and including Mesa avenue
Hal Christie, J. H. Nations and W. T.
Hixson M ,,
District number four, east from Mesa
avenue to and Including Stanton street
Harry Potter, F. J. Coles, and Joe
Ic y ton.
District number five, all east of Stan
ton street H. S. Beach, R. W. Whitlock.
and L. E Behr.
ARRANGE TO DRAIN
INTERSECTION POND
Grade at Magoffin and Cot
ton to Be Raised and
Gutters Constructed.
Magoffin avenue and Cotton avenue
intersection is to be raised and gutters
placed so that the water which has
been standing in the flat Intersection
since it was built, will be drained off
and this menace to the health of the
surounding residence section removed.
A meeting of the people -who are di
rectly interested in the improvement of
the intersection was held at the citv
hall Tuesday afternoon, when it was
derided to raise the grade on Cotton
avenue at the Magoiiin avenue iuwi- .
section, so that the water would drain
rt mtn p-ntters to be placed at each
side of the street and these will De
drained to Dallas street.
The meeting was attended by Dr. J.
Brads, representing the Southwestern
raving company. Gen Supt. H S. Pot
ter ot the Electric Railway company,
mayor C E Kelly, alderman yr S
Clayton, who is chairman of the streets
and grades committee, city engineer
Herbert Nunn, and engineer F. H. Todd
of the water works. It was agreed to
raise the grade of the intersection to
the same fs that on Magoffin avenue
This will give the intersection a crown
corresponding to that of Magoffin and
will drain the water into -valley gutters
which are to be laid east and west
along the intersection.
The expense will be borne equally by
the paving company, the city, the street
railviaj and the Cotton estate. The ex
penses will be about $2000
MESILLA PARK MAN
RAISES BIG PEACHES
Has One Tree Which Pro-
ducesjEltiextas Jeigh-r .
ing 15 Ounces.
Elberta peaches weighing 15 ounces
and measuring 12 3-4 inches around, are
the kind T. E. Davis is growing m to
orchard at Mesilla Park, N. M. Mr.
Davis was in El Paso Wednesday with
some samples of his big peaches, and
thrv were the wonder ot all who saw
them. He says he has 17 of the big
ones on one tree, a five year old Elberta
-which he had shipped, to him from Colo
rado Late frosts injured Mr. Davis s
peach crop, hut the size of the fruit and
tl e qualitv of it is hetter than usual. .
F L. Davis, of the Ozark section in
Missouri, was in El Paso with T- -h.
Davis, his brother, and although living
in a famous fruit section, he says he has
seen no such peaches there as the ones
raised at Mesilla Park.
TULAROSA ROADS ABE JN
BAD SHAPE FROM RAIT
Tularosa, X. M., Aug. 28 Heavy
rams in this portion of the country have
put the roads in verv bad condition. The
lams have benefited the range greatly,
howeer, making the grass grow rapidiy.
Mrs. Joe McDonald and childn.-n are
here from Three Rivers, visiting Mrs. M.
McDonald.
The Earnest Working club was enter
tained by Mrs. E. N. Simmons at her
home, one mile west of Tularosa. Those
present -nere: Mrs. W. C. Words, Mrs.
Graham, Mrs. J. R. Howell, Mrs. J. J.
Sanders, Mrs. M. J. Blazer, Mrs. Arthur
Douglass, Miss Maria Ritcher, Miss Nell
Sanders, Mrs. J. W. Prude, Miss Mar
guerite Prude, Mrs. H. Simmons, Mrs. E.
H Simmons.
George Hvde is at home from Duran.
Mrs. George Young is expected home
soon from Kansas City, where she went
to visit her husband.
R. C. Martin is at home from Alamo
gordo. Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter and son
a-a T,a-a ft-rtm flioir ranell in the SflTl
Andres to make their home for the win
ter. Thev are occupying the residence
of Mrs. Ida Roberts.
Mrs. Allen and son, Frank, have gone
to Capitan, X. M.
A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs.
W. . Aniba. Miss Bentley, Mrs. Edna
Hastings, Tom Haggard and Jim Ander
son spent a day at Mescalero.
J. E. Orr is here from La Luz trans
acting business.
The Home Missionary society was en
tertained by Mrs. J. B. Howell. Those
presnt were: Mrs. T. M. Shields, Mrs.
Carl Haynes, Mrs. L. D. Norton, Mrs.
J R Howell, Misses Jimmie and Maud
Abbott.
J. L. Purday is here from Ruidoso.
WALKS LONG DISTANCE
TO FOLLOW HUSBAND
New York, N. Y., Aug. 28. Mrs.
Marie Skiivinek and her three (children,
Edna, 9; Joseph, 7, .and Anne, 5. have
been admitted by immigration officials.
Five years ago the woman's husband,
Jason, a farmer of Beraum, near Prague,
in Bohemia, came to America and later
?he heard from him in Colorado, where
he said he had a small fruit farm.
A year a" his letters ceased and the
nnther decided to follow. By selling
o p-vthmg she had. she secured money
o; the journey. She and the little ones
!Led the 250 miles from Beraum to
i ( men, carrying their bundles of
( loj lies. It cost less than 10 cents a day
foi food, and they slept in the fields.
j t as a month's journey to Bremen.
There they engaged passage in the
'prawe of the steamer Neckar, and to
oav the mother told the story It was
Aed that they were not likely to
become public charges and they were al
lowed to enter.
The mother has a few cents over the
train fare to Denver, near where the
father was last heard from.
The Islew
A. S. 'Wagner, district passenger agent
for the Texas and Pacific in El Paso, Is
in Arizona on a business trip.
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Clothe
OUNG men are
especially invited
to see the new models
we have brought out
for them; the latest,
smartest things from
Hart Schaffner ?
Marx and
Rogers Peet Co.
You want these clothes
for what they are, as
well as for what they
look like; you 11 take to
the styles; there's a snap
and "go" to them that
will please you, and a
quality that will keep
them shapely.
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Your Wife Will Love You
to the End of Time if You
Buy Her a Fireless Cook Stove
they are not an experiment any more, but a necessity.
We have the only perfect Fireless Cookers made.
The Caloric Porcelain Lined
and the Ideal Aluminum Lined
they roast, hake, stew, or boil.
they reduce your gas bill 90 percent
they create health, happiness and prosperity.
We have all sizes.
prices range up from $10.75.
no trouble to show them, whether you buy or not.
call at our store for illustrated literature which explains all.
Rogers Furniture Co. 106-8-10-12 N. Stanton St.
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Let Us Have Yoyr
Prices Upon Request
REVERSIBLC TELEPHONE BOOKS 2So EACU.
OLDEST VETERAN DIES AT Joseph C. Shelton. aged 97. He was a
STATE SOLDIERS' HOME veteran not onh of the civil war. but
Austin, Tex., Aug 28. Death has also of the Mexican war He had been
claimed the oldest confederate veteran at the confederate home since 1905
at the home here in the person of CoL having come here from Galveston.
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Refreshingly New in Every Detail-New Creations Arrive Daily
THE distinguishing feature of the Fall Coats, Suits and Dresses ELABORATE COLLARS!
Many are arranged to be worn open or buckled across with an appropriate ornament. Long,
narrow French sleeves are also very noticeable. In Dresses the freakish and bizarre have been
eliminated the dominant notes being harmony and gracefulness. Entirely new effects are shown
in draped or modified panier models. Those recently arrived show us that we are gradually going
back to the richness of Louis XY and XTV, and chiffons, rich brocades, velvets and silks hold sway.
Truly magnificent are the new Blouses. Most of them show tiny bead or rhinestone trimmings that
glitter and twinkle amidst the laces in a most fascinating way. JTew things will be shown Thursday
throughout the store.
New Shirts
Women's new Fall tail
ored shirts, made of good
quality flannel, madra3,
Soisette and French
flannel in white, plain
colors and fancy designs;
attached and detachable
collar. French cuffs.
Priced at 95c, $1.45 and
$2.45.
T is a pleasure to announce the arrival of a number of the most exclusive
imported model evening and ball gowns, from such style creators
as Drecoll, Bernard, Neys Soeurs, Robert, Maurice, Mayer,
CalloL, and others whose names guarantee style perfection. These
in all the newest shades, of course; in designs most striking, and in a variety
delightfully bewildering.
New Waists
In fine grades of wash,
able crepe, and linen,
tailored and fancy trim
med styles all new ar
rivals that will captivate
the most discriminating.
Present prices start 13
low as- JS2.45 and go to
$2.95, $3.95 and $4.95.
New Fall Suits
TOMORROW we will display a large col
lection of the new Fall Suits a ship-,
ment that has just been received. The latest
creations for the coming season are shown in
plain tailored and fancy effects, including a
number of rare and beautiful models in serge,
cheviot, broadcloth and novelty weaves. You
will be delighted with the graceful and be
coming fashions that are embraced in this as
sortment. You are welcome to come in and
icw these 6uits at anv time. They will be
sold at $15, $19.50, $22.50, $27.50, $29.50
and up.
Fall Millinery ' Fall Skirts Here
NOWHERE is there more evidence of
radical Btyle change than in the milli
nery models which are creating the most in
terest this Fall. Our buyer, who is at pres
ent in the East, has just shipped to us a
number of very unusual creations unusual
in line, in trimming, in size, in shape; un
usual in every way. You would enjoy seeing
them now, at the beginning of the season, so
that you may know just what trend the styles
will take, just what elfects will be most
sought for. And please remember that we
shall take great pleaure in showing them to
vou, whether you intend to buy now or later.
A FRESH shipment of the new Skirts for
- Fall has just arrived, including many
pleasing modes in greys, blues, browns, black
and novelty mixtures. A great variety of the
newest fashions, and models for the Fall sea
son are here, ready for your inspection. We
call attention especially to the Populates $4.35
special line of new Fall skirts garments that
would ordinarily retail at ?S.50. These are here
in the new Watteau pleated styles as well as
plain gored models. Absolutely the best val
ue ever brought to El Paso. Ask tomorrow
to see these skirts at ...$4.95
The Dressier Style Waists
ATTRACTIVE late arrivals have just come to us. Dozens of
beautiful new designs which are fresh to El Paso. The new
Robespierre collar very much in evidence in almost all of them. They
have, too, either long or short sleeves, open back or front, as this
seasons styles demand. Made of fine Mcssaline, Charmeuse, Crepe
de Chene and Marquisette, charmingly trimmed in laces, hand em
broidery, high colored silks, velvets, etc White and new fall shades,
including Taupe, seal, brown, corn flower, etc. Prices range
from 57.50 to $17.50
A Great Trimming Season
LACES are in Fashion's favor and she seems impartial. Dresses
have lace in every nook and cranny where it can be tucked and
almost every kind finds some application, although Venise. Bohemian
and light laces like chantilly lead the lists. Embroideries will be
even more popular than last season. Trimmings are the brilliant
tinsel and metal laces, passementeries, ball drops, beaded work and
fringes. We cordially invite you to view a new shipment of hand
some trimmings we have just received. We are sure they will delight
vou.
1 Children's Week The End Draws Near
TTTF, children should be given an opportunity
to share in the feast of good things spec
ially arranged for them. Parents also can find
much of interest in the ample assortments of
children's goods offered at special prices.
All the special attractions hold sway until
the end of Children's Week but only until that
time. Don't miss the treat you can give your
children by bringing them here don't miss the
savings you can obtain by making purchases of
Fall Tailored Coat Suits
For Misses and Juniors
These suits are made of the new serges, novelty weaves,
fancy worsteds, cheviots, etc., in black, navy, new brown,
and the new stripes. Plain tailored styles and the Nor
folk jacket models are shown with pleated or plain gored
skirts. Many of these suits have the popular Robespierre
collar. Others are prettily trimmed in velvet and but
tons. Coats are lined with a guaranteed satin Super
ior qualities than are found in women's suits JJ 1 C
at this price. "Popular" Special . . ylw
(Others at $19.50, $22.50, $25.00 and up.)
New Fall Wool Dresses
For the Misses and Junior Girl
Woolen dresses for the young miss and junior girl con
templating going away to school. They are made of all
wool serge in navy, brown, tan and cardinal. Norfolk
and Peter Thompson styles, with contrasting trimmings,
buttons, emblems, ties, etc. This style dress is the most
popular ever shown for school wear, as well as the most
practical. All are well tailored and perfect fitting. The
material has been sponged and shrunk, assuring one against
shrinkage. Sleeves are three-quarters and full length
styles. To see these dresses is to buy. Do not
put off clothing the girl for school until the last
minute, but come with her tomorrow and let us
fit her out in one of these pleasing models at the
'Populars special price of
$12.50 and
ml All
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children's goods now.
Children's Week is the different, "better,
bigger event featuring children's goods of all
sorts for one week. A timely event when one
considers that school days will soon be nere
with a host of needs to be filled in order that the
little ones may be made ready to attend.
Certainly no prudent parent will care to
miss price advantages so much in their favor
as these.
Children's Woolen Dresses
"Popular" Special $5.00
"Popular" special 5.00 line of girls' woolen dresses gar
ments that would ordinarily retail at S and $10. Made
of all pure Wool serge and cheviot in white, navy and
brown; Middy, Norfolk and straight line one piece styles;
charmingly embroidered in colors and trimmed in silk, bat
tons, and braids; high or Dutch neck, three-quarters and
full length sleeves some have the pleated skirts. The
best value ever offered by the QK ff
"Popular" at PJJJ
$9.50
Hy Girl's New Blazer Dresses
Also Peter Thompson Styles
One of the nobbiest styles in dresses that will be worn th
fall is the two piece Blazer Middy Dress. Made I nil
wool serge and flannel. Some have blazer stripe skirts
with white middys trimmed in stripes others have the
plain white and navy skirts with striped middys, the
skirts are the new Watteau pleated styles and have body
waists attached. The stripes are red, light blue, navy
and black. For girls 6 to 14 years of age. Then ws ire
showing all wool blue, checked and white serge d-ces
for girls 6 to 14, made in the Peter Thompson
Norfolk and Russian style, hand embroiderM,
some with large sailor collars, others low seal
loped neck. 3-4 and full length sleeves. Others
of plaid silks, with pleated skirts and lace trim
nnngs Prices are $22.50
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