The Deming Headlight from Deming, New Mexico • 6

or THE DEMING HEADLIGHT Announcement Friends, Countrymen and Lovers of Good Tobacco: With the support of one of our prominent and helpful business men, I have been enabled during the past week to run up my own flag to the masthead of our craft at the corner of Silver and Pine streets. There will be no change of course from the one we have been steering during the past year. will have with me on the bridge (Captain) W. H. Barnecle, a salesman of wide experience, who, before his entry into 1 the army, was connected with one of the largest furnishining houses in Minneapolis, Minn.

We have extended our quarters and are now using as an annex the former throne room of the Chili King, adjoining our store on the west. In addition to our regular line of cigars, cigarettes and confections, we have been made the agents here in Deming for the Corona typewriter, which machine we are using for our own correspondence, and which we will be glad to demonstrate at any time. I have always believed in Demiing, strived for the city's advancement when a newspaper correspondent and have located here permanently. Nothing is to be gained by moving constantly from one town to another. I appreciate long time acquaintance as a business and social asset too much for that.

Deming is the best ruled community I ever lived in, and anyone who cannot foresee a splendid future for it is as blind as a bat at high noon and entirely lacking in imagination. I have no special formula for success except patience, work and courtesy. I maintain that a customer is entitled to the same deferential treatment as a visitor at your home. In a year and three months' experience at our open air buffet I have yet to record my first dispute with a customer. This fact is not to be minimized when it is remembered that during several months of that period our gross sales exceeded those of some of the largest establishments in Deming.

Conditions though were abnormal and were so recognized by us. When the military tide subsided we were unshaken by the predictions of disaster made by those who drifted out to sea, and our faith in this city, its people and institutions has been sustained by the results which we have attained during six months of reconstruction since the fall of the Hohenzollerns. I desire to thank those who have patronized me so liberally in the past for their support. Without a satisfied trade nothing permanent can be accomplished in any business, especially in a small town where the personal equation i is so important a factor. I am purchasing only the popular brands of cigars and cigarettes, whose quality has been demonstrated and are nationally known and advertised.

I in smaller quantities and more frequently in that my goods shall always be fresh for the consumer. Withal we pride ourselves on our quick service and this will be intensified as soon as we can inporporate into our system many other tried selling methods now used by several large houses with which we are closely associated and who have promised us their closest co-operation. C. O'Leary TOBACCONIST On the Corner On the Level GOING AWAY THIS SUMMER? If so step in at The Toggery and look over the new line of Trunks, Suit Cases and Hand Bags. We save you money.

THE TOGGERY Jack Tidmore Silver Avenue. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Probate Court of County of Luna, State of New Mexico. In the Matter of the last Will and Testament of Joseph P. McGrorty, deceased--No. 188.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the undersigned, Thos. Marshall, was on the 7th day of March, A. D. 1919, duly appointed Executor of the last Will and Testament of Joseph P. McGrorty, deceased, by the Probate Court aforesaid.

All persons having, claims against the estate of deceased are requested to present the same, duly verifiled, to the undersigned at Deming, New Mexico, within one year from said 7th day of March, 1919, the date of said appointment, and if not so presented and filed, said claims will be barred by virtue of the statute in such case made and provided. THOS. MARSHALL, 27-8tc Executor. P. O.

Address, Deming New NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Probate Court of Luna County, New Mexico. In the Matter of the Estate of ERIC FREEMAN, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the underaigned was on the 25th day of April, A. D. 1919, duly appointed by the Probate Court of Luna County, New Mexico, administratrix of the Estate of Eric Freeman, deceased, late of Luna County.

All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they are requested to present and file the same, duly verified within one year from the date of said appointment, the time prescribed by law, otherwise the same will be barred. GEORGIE F. Administratrix. R. F.

Hamilton, Attorney for Administratrix. Post Office Address: Deming, New Mexico. 34-2tc SOCIAL NOTES The girls of the home economics department in the high school and the Junior high school will entertain their mothers at tea this afternoon at the hostess house, on West Pine street, serving refreshments from 3:30 till the of an advance "celebration of Mother's Day, which comes on Sunday, but the idea of bringing the girls and their mothers and teachers together, SO that they, might all become better acquainted, originated with Mrs. J. E.

Clardy, the home economics teacher at the high school, and she has carried it into effect and will turn the management of the reception over to the girls themselves. Each mother will receive a white carnation to mark the occasion. Mrs. Alico G. Smith charmingly entertained the members of the Golden Gossip club Tuesday afternoon.

Beautiful early May roses in profusion were tastefully used in orating the rooms. Invited guests were Mrs. Harry Fleishman, Mrs. Eugene Austin and Mrs. John Corbett.

Mrs. Frank Thurmond will be the next hostess. Members of Ruth chapter No. 6, 0. E.

held their annual memorial services at Masonic hall Tuesday night. The services were very beautiful and impressive. feature was Lord Is My Mrs. John Lester. The lodge room Shepherd," by Mrs.

Lela McClure and was beautifully decorated with flowers and ferns. Mrs. Jack Tidmore entertained the Friday, Mrs. afternoon Frank Bridge Nordhaus club last having high score. After the game refreshments were enjoyed by the members and invited guests, the latter including Mrs.

Boucher, Mrs. M. B. Ament, Mrs. Mary Hudson and Miss I.

H. Gerety. The next meeing will be with Mrs. Chris Raithel, Friday, afternoon, May 16th. Last Saturday night 20 Deming young ladies, chaperoned by Mrs.

Hamilton, attended a dance given for the 12th cavalry in the new War Camp Community Service house at Columbus. The trip was made in one of the large army trucks and was much enjoyed by all. Mrs. Geo. D.

Robinson will be hostess to the members of her Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church at a rather elaborate lawn party this evening. It is Mrs. Robinson's custom to entertain her pupils early in May every year, and the young ladies are looking forward to the affair with pleasant anticipation. The 0. E.

S. Sewing club meets next Tuesday afternoon, with Mrs. Fred Sherman as hostess. Miss Ruth Clark, hostess and manager of the Y. W.

C. A. hostess house, left the first of the week to attend a convention in Dallas, and will return tomorrow. Miss Monroe has been in charge during Miss Clark's absence. CHURCH ACTIVITIES Mrs.

F. D. Vickers entertained the Missionary society of the Christian church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. J.

M. Barracks was in charge of the following excellent program, the subject being "China:" Song, prayer; business period; song; Bible lesson, Rev. N. J. Reasoner; "Review of the Work in Mrs.

Sage; "Oriental Women Working Mrs. Elliott; "New Station at Mrs. Roscoe Stevenson; story, "Who Will Open the Door for Ling Tee," Mrs. T. G.

Upton; song, benediction. At the conclusion of the a program social hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served. At the Tabernacle yesterday afternoon the Ladies' Missionary society of the Baptist church held a very interesting meeting. Mrs. R.

ard had charge of the program. Papers were read by Mrs. Deck and Mrs. Daniels; Mrs. Nord reviewed the subject, "Books;" Mrs.

Killinger gave an interesting talk on the books of the Bible, and Miss Tinnin very ably rendered a sacred solo. The Methodist Missionary society will meet next Thursday afternoon at the church at 3:30. Mrs. R. E.

Hardaway will have charge of the following program, subject "Brazil and Cuba:" Bible lesson, "The Life of Prayer the Life of Ministry," Luke Mrs. "Present F. C. Peterson; hymn, prayer; Day Task of the Church in Brazil," Mrs. E.

M. Clark; "Our Task for Social Redemption and Religious Liberty in Brazil," Mrs. H. S. Orton; "Our Task in Mrs.

Lloyd Brown; "What We Have and What We Propose to Do in the Centenary in Brazil and Cuba," Mrs. R. E. Hardaway. All members are urged to be present, and visitors will be welcome.

The Ladies' Aid of the Christian church will meet at the church next Thursday afternoon. This meeting is the regular social session. AT THE CHURCHES The Salvation Army Citadel-Pine and Platinum. Salvation services will be held in the above hail Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 8 o'clock. Open air services, corner Silver and Pine, at 7:30 same evenings.

The Christian workers of Deming are given a special invitation to come and take part in these open air services. The harvest is ripe and the laborers are few. You, dear brother or sister, help to push along the good work. Yours for souls. John W.

Rayner (Captain), officer in charge. First Presbyterian Church school, 10 a. preaching services 11 -Bible a. m. and 8 p.

Christian Endeavor 7 p. prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Seven members were welcomed into our fellowship at the communion service last Sunday morning. Next Sunday is Mother's Day. Morning subject, "Mother's Law: evening subject, "The Lord's All who are not worshipping elsewhere are cordially invited to attend these services.

William Sickles, pastor. Major S. D. Swope Says American Spirit Is Truly Wonderful (Continued from First Page) offensive of the Germans, and it was there that he collected many of the souvenirs that he has brought home with him and which are now on display in the window of the Nordhaus store for everyone to see. Among the souvenirs that he brought home was a matchbox made from part of a shell and which was engraved by a German prisoner under Major Swope's directions with the name of Vallandigham and which he presented to the publisher of The Headlight.

Besides covering the battle field of Villers Bretonneux, Major Swope took advantage of his stay in Amiens to inspect practically all of the battle fields of last spring, and he traced every foot of the German advance in that sector. The scene of desolation that was left there was appalling, he says, entire towns and villages being ground to dust by the bombardments and the face of the country being pulverized by the shells. In his opinion it will take France at least three generations to recuperate entirely from the visitation of the German armies and the damage they did, although, he looks for much of it be done in the present generation. If it were a slice of America that had been destroyed SO completely the people would move away and leave it. but the French have been through the same or similar conditions for hundreds of years and their attachment to their birthplaces is SO deep, and strong that they will rebuild their devastated country no matter how long it takes.

After the signing of the armistice the division began homeward journey, leaving Amiens for Bordeaux, passing through Paris, and after several stops coming down the Gironde river to a port called Pauillac, where they embarked on the Paeific Mail steamer Sierra, reaching New York on April 17th. Six days were spent in New York, when orders received to entrain for Fort Bliss, where Major Swope received his discharge from the service. He was promoted to the rank of captain in November, 1917, and received his majority in November of last year. Major Swope was fortunate enough to spend one furlough in Paris a as the guest of the professor of political economy in Academy of Paris, the leading institution of learning in France and his host conducted him through the most interesting parts of the most interesting city in the world, giving him an insight into French life that he could not have obtained under other circumstances. From the time he left Camp Kearny until his return to the United States, Major Swope was senior surgeon of his organization was responsible for the health and welfare of the under his command, and during then time they were in France he trained 1000 men, or three times the number that were in the company when he started.

Now that he has returned to civil life, Major Swope will rest for a while before again engaging in active work, and it is more than likely that he will remain in Deming, where his family and friends reside. His experience gained in Europe will make Dr. Swope an even greater force in the he was when he went abroad, when local al medical and surgical circles than he was admitted to rank very high in his profession and when he devoted a part of each year to keeping up his studies in the advances made in medicine and surgery. Going to buy a New Suit? Better look our's over before you buy. We'll save you money.

THE TOGGERY Jack Tidmore Silver Avenue. Bib Overalls, heavy weight, wear guaranteed, $1.95. THE TOGGERY Jack Tidmore We sell Ed. V. Price Co.

made to measure Suits. THE TOGGERY TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY RABBITS! Rabbits- A full line of Flemish Giants and New Zealand Reds on hand at ail times. A. H. Thompson, north of Mimbres' Valley Farmers' Association.

34-2tp FOR RENT -Pleasant, well furnished three-room apartment; bath. porch, attractive yard. Call at 622 W. Pine or phone 192. 34-tfc LAND for farming on shares, three Farmed miles to from town on Southern Pacific.

beans, corn or other crops. Apply Joseph Beal, Deming. 34-2tp FOR SALE -New concrete house; four rooms, bath, sleeping porch, garage, lawn, sidewalks; in restricted residence district. For sale cheap, account change of residence; terms if desired. Room 14, Baker hotel.

34-1te FOR SALE Wire netting fence. pump jack, 90 feet 6-inch well casing. 31 h. p. engine; also good house, 12x25.

Frank Helmuth, at New Mexico Implement or P. 0. Box 342. 34-1tp WE want competent salesman. Write for particulars, but don't write unless you can satisfy us that you can make good.

We want no four-flushers. Call on address us. BurkburnettRanger-Tularosa Basin Oil Association, 104 West Central Albuquerque, N. M. Phone 293.

34-1tc WANTED- -Small second hand army style trunk or rocker. P. 0. Box 173, Deming, N. M.

34-itc FURNITURE bought, sold Or exchanged. Quick sales and small profits is my motto. Englert, Silver. Phone 558. 34-tte Local Correspondent, J.

S. Curtis Oldest and Most Reliable Brokerage Firm in the Southwest. ASK YOUR BANKER Deming Oil Exchange H. DIAL, Manager, EXCLUSIVE SELLING AGENT OF LEADING OIL COMPANIES Telephone 21 Headlight Building P. O.

Box 498 Reference: Deming National Bank New Swimming Pool Is Now In Operation to take care of the water, and these can be used together or as separate units, according to the demand that is made on them. W. L. Samuels Son were awarded the contract for the pool and the building, and they have constructed an amusement center that is said to be on a par with the best to be found in any section of the entire country. Delivery of the swimming suits and towels was made this week, so that these may be obtained there at any time.

Soldiers will be admitted free of charge and will be allowed the use of the suits and towels, but civilians will be asked to pay 25 cents when they wish to use the pool. It is expected by this means to secure more than the running expenses of the swimming pool. W. P. Hughes has been placed in charge of the pool, and his experience in this line of work in the past is a guarantee that it will be properly conducted.

Every safeguard will be provided for the bathers at all times. E. C. Bassett, the local representative of the W. C.

C. has been devoting all of his energies to have the pool completed and in running order by the time the warm weather arrived and his efforts have earned the commendation of the city council for the work that the W. C. C. S.

has accomplished under his direction. The final disposition of the property embraced in the ground buildings connected with the swimming pool has not yet been settled, but it is probable that it may later be placed at the service of the city as a community asset, under the directior. of an organization to be as Community Service, to be used as a recreation ground for the benefit of the the people of Deming. The of city are now looking into the various angles of the proposition, and a suggestion has been made that the city take over the plant and run it, but a decision has not yet been reached as to what is to be done. Mr.

Bassett has earned the thanks of Deming for the work that he has accomplished here, and the most important thing he has done has been to secure the appropriation to build the swimming pool and the handsome building that surrounds it, His work at Armory is also to be commended, and it is admitted that the Armory is one of the best equipped and conducted soldiers' clubs to be found in any of the cities adjoining the training camps. He has also established two clubs at Columbus, for white and colored soldiers and civilians, and he also has under consideration a plan to build a swimming pool there similar to that in Deming, but not, perhaps, on so large a scale. Mr. Bassett left for Corpus Christi, on Wednesday night to attend a conference of the workers of the W. C.

C. and he will then lay his plans before the organization and ask for what he believes Columbus and Deming should have in addition to what they have already received. Just received a shipment of Tub Silk Neckties. THE TOGGERY Jack Tidmore Deming Public Schools To Close On May 29th The -Deming public schools will close on Thursday, May 29th. Final examinations will be held from the fourth to the twelfth grades on Monday and Tuesday, May 26th and 27th.

Wednesday and Thursday will be given to the teachers for the making of promotion cards and the completion of the registers and reports. The pupils will return for their reports at 1:30 Thursday afternoon. The Senior class this year consists of the following 15 members: Ruth Anderson, Mabel Carter, Frances DeLany, Elbert Dryer, Rena Holstein, Hyatt, Mabel Mathias, Susie McDougal, Roy Osborn, Wilhelmina Parker, Alma Siler, Gladys Stump, Eddie Thompson, Ruth Thompson, and Alice Whitehill. The class will give a play, entitled "What Happened to Jones," at the Majestic theatre on Friday evening, May 23rd. This comedy is one of the best plays that has ever been given by the high school.

The cast has been selected, and the rehearsals under the direction of Miss Seymour promise (Continued from Page One) that the play will be a great success. The cast is as follows: Jones, who travels for a hymn book house -Elbert Dryer Ebenezer Goodly, a professor of -Roy Osborn Antony Goodly, D. Bishop of Stump Richard Heatherly, engaged to Marjorie Cornelius Causland Thomas Holder, a policeman Upten William Bigbee, an inmate of the sanatorium. Marvin Clark Henry Fuller, superintendent of the Carl Payne Mrs. Goodly, Ebenezer's wife Gladys Stump Cissy, Ebenezer's ward Frances DeLany Minerva, Ebenezer's daughter Alma Siler Marjorie, Ebenezer's daughter Mathias Starlight, Mrs.

Goodly's Mabel Carter Helma, Swedish servant Ruth Anderson The admission will be 35 and 50 cents. The Baccalaureate service will be held at the Majestic theatre on Sunday, May 25th, at 10:30 a. m. The sermon will be preached by Rev. N.

J. Reasoner of the Christian church. The churches of Deming are cordially invited to join with the Senior class in this service. On Tuesday evening, May 27th, the eighth grade play and commencement exercises will be given at the Majestic theatre. The play, entitled "Gloria Crucis," depicts the dramatic and stirring scenes connected with the Indian rebellion in the early days of the settlement at Santa Fe.

There will be a number of Indian folk songs and dances given by members of the Junior high school. The admission to this play will be 35 and 50 Commencement exercises of the Senior class will. be held at the Majestic theatre Thursday evening, May 25th, at 8 o'clock. Dr. Boyd, president of the University of New Mexico, will deliver the class dress.

The public schools respectfully invite all interested citizens to the closing of the school. The schools constitute the largest interest of the community and entail the largest expense of a any institution supported by our city. The efficiency is of vital interest to every citizen. It is hoped that everyone, who can will lend his support and encouragement by being present at as many of these exercises as possible. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the Interior U.

S. Land Office at Las Cruces, N. M. 1919. Notice is hereby given that Thomas J.

Grover, of Cooks, New Mexico, who, on February 16, 1919, made Homestead Entry, No. 09292, for and Section 33, Township 20 Range 8 N. M. P. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final three year Proof.

to establish claim to the land a above described, pefore B. Y. McKeyes, United States Commissioner, at Deming, New Mexico, on the 26th day June, 1919. Claimant names as witnesses: W. Phillips, of Deming New Mexico: Edward Martin, of Deming, New Mexico.

John F. King, of Deming. New Mexico: D. Weatherred, of Deming, New Mexico. JOHN L.

BURNSIDE, May 9-June 6 Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office at Las Cruces, N. M.

May 6, 1919. Notice is hereby given that Harry Fairfax, of Deming, New Mexico, who, on December 22, 1915, made Homestead Entry. No. 012956, for Lots 3 and 4, Section Lots 1, 2, Section 18, Range 9 N. M.

P. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before B. Y. McKeyes, United States Commissioner, at Deming, New Mexico, on the 24th day of June, 1919. Claimant names as witnesses: Edward Wilkins, of Deming, N.

John D. Shaw. New Mexico: William N. of Deming, New Mexico: Lafayette W. Gibson, of Deming, New Mexico.

JOHN L. BURNSIDE, May 9-June 6 Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office at Las Cruces, N.

M. May 6, 1919. Notice is hereby given that Nettles F. Chapman, of Myndus, New Mexico, who, on July 18, 1919. made Homestead Entry, No.

013,490, for Section 9, Township 24 Range 6 N. M. P. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before B. McKeyes, United States Commissioner, at Deming, New Mexico, on the 30th day of June, 1919.

Claimant names as witnesses: Gordon Sincomb, of Myndus, New Mexico; John E. Hestand, of Myndus. New Mexico; Joseph W. Hollander, of Myndus. Mexico: Isaac K.

Hollinger, of Myndus, New Mexico. JOHN L. BURNSIDE. May 9-June 6 Register. NEED A STRAW LID? There is a new line being shown now.

Have you seen the very latest styles? THE TOGGERY Jack Tidmore This Ought to Interest YOU If you have five or ten thousand dollars to invest on an interest proposition, put it in Government Bonds. They are the safest investment on earth. USE A LITTLE COMMON SENSE Don't you know that you can't hope to make any big on money a twenty-five, fifty or one hundred dollar investment in a company when the acreage is already worth fifteen to twenty thousand dollars an acre? Anyone who knows the oil game will tell you that the only clean, big money that was ever made on a shoestring investment was in a Wild Cat with a big acreage. When you invest twenty-five or fifty or one hundred dollars, you hope it will make you a lot of money. It will if you put it in a good Wild Cat and they hit.

It can not if you put it in on two or three or five acres in proven territory. DRILLING AND DEVELOPMENT We will start drilling on our Southwestern Oklahoma acreage, in Greer County, the new field, on May 15th. And we want to start on our 10,000 acres in Hardeman County, Texas, on the first of June. We have under lease at present time 13,774 acres of land, scattered over Southwestern Oklahoma and Northwestern Texas. In this acreage we have fifteen different locations to hit oil.

think we will miss in all of them? Will you come in with a little and help develop this land? When we hit oil you will be in when money we go to selling off the five and ten-acre tracts to the sure-hit and no dividend oil companies. This is not knock to any oil company, but just an appeal to your judgment. BUY THIS STOCK NOW WHILE IT IS SELLING AT PAR We are not catchy advertising writers, but if you will just think a minute you will see that we are telling you the truth. Look up for yourself, and see how many small acreage companies have ever paid any dividends. Merchants Travelers Oil Gas Co.

MALCOLM ROSS Star Barber Shop Phone 392.