The New Era. (Marfa, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 13, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 28, 1908 Page: 4 of 4
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Elevation 1002 Feet -j
196 Miles East of El Paso. |i
St. George Hotel f
V. HQQAN, Proprietor. 4
■J I lii»w Irattyl Ilif iitMivn Iiiiiiih' ami will ^
.1 conduct It III a wanner b> command yout .j
'1 yfrmingn The room* have been over- J
J[ li.iiiinl amt teiiuvalril and Mich i li.Ui^i'i J
7 anil iuldltloUN made a* will him re the ^
J <-<>iiill>rt of gin-st*. Tl e riHuri an- large ij
% i-li-it.i niul airy ami w ill lie made pleasant .j
J ami attractive to the (tccuiwnti.
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! RATES REASONABLE. 3
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Diatrict Offices.
Capt. .1. B. Gilletthas return-
ed from the big convention of
[Stockmen at San Antonio which
wound up with a badger fight,
—WANTED r-Farmer to work
—For Rubber Stamps see H.
W. Schutze. New Era OtSce.
GRAFf AND GRAFTER
George Medley, a former well
known ranchman of this section,
of Clarendon, Texas, was
I hereby announce myself as a can-1
didate for the office of Judge of the ____ __________
Stet'wSSctto' ao tei O Mr O fJ 11, LC‘ ul m O -! ray furm at San Eatel,an 00 shupe8 i here this week rounding up the
cratic primaries William C. Douglas. For terms apply to or address, balance of his cattle forshipmont
W. W. Bogel, Marfa, Texas, to his new abode.
We are authorized to announce J.
A. Gillett as a Candidate for Judge of
the District Court of the 8ixty-third
Judicial District, subject to action of
the Democratic primaries.
County Offices.
We are authorized to announce J.
H. Taff as a candidate for re-election
| to the otlice of District and County
! Clerk, Presidio County, for ensuing
two years.
Mrs. J. E. Norvell and son
W. E. Norvell of Henderson,
have rooms at the St. George and
expect to spend the Summer here.
—One day only. Dr. P. M. Rig-
don of El Paso, will lie at H. E.
Craig’8 store Monday, March
W. E. Mahon has resigned his
position with the Marfa Dry
Goods Co, and is succeeded by
J. M. Rector of Fentress, Texas,
who with his wife and child have
taken up their abode here.
30th.
free.
DRUG STORE.
. JNYTHING YOU
NEED in the Drug
Line can be found at our
Drug Store. Always a full
assortment of Drugs, Chem-
icals, Patent Medicines,
Toilet and Fancy Articles,
Combs and Brushes of all
kinds, Stationery, ,in Box
and Tablet form; Sohool
Supplies; in fact,everything
belonging to a first-class
Drug Store.
UNION DRUGCO.
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Judge II. H. Kilpatrick lias re-
M,Z!»r.,'SS»d.iiUSrTCo‘ th. »ad nnwa ot the death
Sheriff of Presidio County for ensuing of his father yesterday, Friday,
two years. 1 lie had served fifty years in tfiej
minsitry.
We are authorized to announce
Frank RuhhuII, of Shatter, as a candi-
i^,!™i„Yr»T) »',r'. Pr“W'<> : oi'ner lot, two block, wait ol the j
_______________________ Court House, 103x125. Fop par-
i% Wn.i. A.Koi.kv, I.kstkhS. Smith
. Notary 1‘uMic
SOUTHWESTERN
Realty & Live Stock
COMPANY
Agriculturdl k Ranch Lands
A SPECIALTY
If you want to Buy or Sell
-SEE US AT-
VALENTINE, - TEXAS
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We are authorized to announce John Oculars enquire lit th® New ERA
Humphris as a candidate for re-elec- office,
tion to office of Treasurer of Presidio
County for ensuing two years.
Have him test your eyes 1aaaa hMOAAMVKUUVUUg
The deceivers Store
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Is now taking ordres
GAGES LATEST CREATIONS!
In
Ladies’ SPRING and
SUMMER Hats.
FOR SALK:-Fine residence |
friepd^iip EU**®pvthi# .w’jeek-
—Patronize R. T, Ochpa’s New
Market. Phone 51. Free Delivery.
J. W. Frayzer and J. M. Wells
spent a few days here this week
from Big Bend.
—If you need a good machine,
buy a SINGER from H E. Mid-
dleton, Marfa, Texas
Mrs. M. C. Livingston is con-
fined to the house with indisposi-
tion, but it is hoped it is nothing
serious.
Mr. Sain Miller spent 15 da
in Shatter visiting his son to i
cuperate his health, return
Thursday.
Miss. Silena Herd, one of Pr
sidio County’s efficient educator
at Alamito is visiting the fami
of Mm. Bishop commonly know<.
as “Red Bill”.
ONt LITTLE HOMELY WORD
THAT CONVEY® MUCH.
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MANY HUMBUGS IN DISGUISE
Local and Personal.
After Lent—Uncle Rube.
John Jackson is having his land
prepared for a thorough test of
what is commonly known as dry
farming, under his personal su-
pervision.
WANTED—A second hand
We notice that the Marfa Power Cylinder press fora six-column
Company is now delivering ice all weekly. Must be iu good eondi-
over the city. tion. Address this office, stating
n ,, T . ,, , price and terms.
P. II. Lain, a well known,*
ranchman is visiting T. B. Thax- (i. C. Robinson returned from
ton and family.
The ruling Princess, Leota Lee
Craig, is named in honor of
Mrs. Paul Jones.
—We can save you money on
corn. Come and see us.
W. K. Livingston & Co.
Beau McCutcheon of Toyah was
on the street last week handshak-
ing with his many friends here.
Mrs. Mary Humphris left Mon-
day night for Sierra Blanca on a
visit to her son Arthur Humphris.
Valentine, Wednesday night,
having completed his contracts
for se. cral new buildings iu that
growing little towu.
—Look out for Dr. P. M. Rig-
don of El Paso, the expert eye
specialist. He will be at H. E.
Craig's store Monday, March 30th,
for one day only.
Burros and hogs have played
havoc with Mrs. A. II. Farmer’s
shrubbery, flowers and garden
this week. The shot gun seems
to be the only redress.
GEORGE R. SHANNON
Dealer |a
All Kindi ol Froih Mtati and FUh.
Opposlta Depot.
H«w>« Product Killed Dally.
■Also Carrie* nice IiokIi hue of eustern vcgclHblt-a.
U<xxl Price* Paid fur Hide*
Alia carry U» following good thing) to eat:
willed Tongue, Moiled Uonud Han
ranlcfurter at
Kan)
C. A. Brown,
President.
The
L. C. Bkitk,
Vice Pres.
A. 8. Prescott,
CaBhier
Haulage, 1
Vtoklad P
Phono 00:
Tongue. Moiled Monud Hama, Mol.i
ler and
Kanaaa
JPiaklod Piga Pool and Pieklad Lamb Ipaguia.
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ima, Uol.igua,
Winner Sausage, Pork, Liuk
nsaa City Beef I.uiu, Lamb, Pork,
EUll Pii'klail I .amH I’niiwiiaj
—Marfa National Bank
Of MARFA, TEXAS.
DIRECTORS:
R. K Colquitt; W. II. Cleveland; Spencer Gregg;
L. C. Bkite; VV. T. Jones; J. II. Tape. T. <\ C'hosso.n;
O. A. Brown; John H. Livingston.
Safe and Conservative.
Yom- liiiNliiesH Holicltetl.
New Meat Market
Fresh Beef, Muttou, Pork, 8au-
»ag« of all kinds, Kid, Sliced
llain Mini Huron Fish iintl Oys-
ter" (every Friday), Bread, But-
ter and tnggH. Free Delivery.
Phone 5).
Give Me a Trial.
R.T. Ochoa
Marfa, Texas.
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DENTIST
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Pennaaaatly Located
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DR. M. D. MAHON
Physician and Surgeon,
OBaa aast door Is Dr. I, A. Yatai* •««.
PEm Phaaa 35 •**
IHUMN riiyie JII-S
Marfd,
Texas
We welcome to Marfa Doctor
J. C. UarrRcott of Tyler, Texas,
.who has already made a good im-
pression. He graduated at the
State Medical College at Galves-
ton under Dr. J. W. Mt Laugh-
Jin. You will find his card in
,our professional column.
George "Withrow is very busy
,these days preparing his land for
-planting. He will have one of
-the largest corn patches iu the
.County, besides other truck. Ill Gonial Bol, Safford and Bufe
la worth while to go and see how • ... , . .
Jie “does it.,r He has pioweu 1 Chno will spend ten days at the
,deep and pulverized with a har- j oolebratod Hot Springs across
jroWa j the river from Candelaria.
—For Fruit Trees, Shrubbery,
Flowers, Garden Roods, etc., see
II. W. Schutze, New Era office.
C. W. Kilgore and son Wynne
arrived last Friday on a visit to
his daughter Mrs. John Shilds.
—The Marfa lIou*e has now a
professional cook, who sets a fine
table. Go and see.
—Get our prices on corn before
you buy elsewhere.
W. K. Livingston <fc Co.
Tho Presidio County Club has
made formal application for State
charter through its incorporating
committee.
—Twenty broken horses for
sale. For particulars apply to
H.W.W. Porry, Valentine, Texas.
Monday morning the snow
capped mountains presented a
magnificient sight silhouetted a-
gainst the horizon.
—FOR SAL1'J:-A lot of choice
first class Alfalfa. Address J.R.
Livesay, Earlham, New Mexico.
Murphy & Walker’s delivery
horse ran away Friday after col-
liding with a post, no damage
done except to harness.
—For good beef-veftl, pork,oys-
ters, fish and sausages, see
Moore A Bishop, next to J. D.
Walker’s store.
Workmen are busy making ad-
ditions to tho residence of W. II.
Cleveland, which when completed
will make it one of tho most
beautiful homes in Marfa.
—W. K. Moore the painter has
just received a fine line of wall
paper samples, for which he is
taking orders. Prices range from
5 cents to $1.50 a roll.
Mrs. J. A. Shannon left Wed-
nesday morning for Shatter, on
a visit to her husband who now
has control of tho stage rogte
between that point and Marfa.
—At Ochoas new meat market,
you can get fresh sausage, pork,
mutton, beef, veal, cooked ham,
fruit, vegetables, bread, cakes,
etc. See a<l on page 4.
Mrs. G. W. Hy3aw and daugh-
ter of Aragon were visiting old
friends h 're Wednesday and inci-
dentally favored this office with aj
pleasant and fruitful interview.
—From now on Geo. R. Shan-
non will supply fish every Wed-
nesday and Friday. Supplies
fresh meats, sausages and vege-
tables daily. Phone your orders.
Rev. B. W. Allen returned
Tuesday from Marathon, whsro
he held a protracted
A personal letter to the New
' Era from Receiver VV. F. Goluk
>-! indicates that he is out of dangei
avvvvyvYvyvvvYvyvYvv>vvvvvQ and progressing nicely, and an-
ticipates leaving the P <fc 8 Hos
Sheriff M. B. Chastain has re-
turned from the East and says
that tho country around Austin is
a veritable garden and that Austin
itself is the most beautiful towu
in tho State 'uept, of coarse,
Marfa,
—FOR SALE or RENT—One
five room house on Main street,
one block below Postoffice. For
particulars apply to:—
H. W. Schutze,
New Era Office.
Jno. Humphris, accompanied
by R. R. Smith, braved the ele-
ments and pulled out early Mon-
day morning for his San Antonio
Canyon Ranch to round up six
cars of fat cows sold to Wadon-
pohl and Smith.
—BULLS FOR SALE:-Seveu
yearlings, two 2 year olds, two 4
year oils, well Ined, Ilerefered
and Durham. Will sell or trade
for hors33. Claude A. Smith,
Marfa, Texas.
KEEP IT IN MIND
Texas Pride
Hyman Naturs Much the Same In
All Ages—People Easily Deluded
Into Making Poor Invest-
ment*. .. j
Cant phrases have been Invented,
and words more noted for their force
than elegance, have become popular
As expressive of common things. In
all that Is slang, It is doubtful If there
Is any better word than “graft." Dong
before Chaucer indited what would
now be called "pigeon English," witty
Greeks and Romans indulged in their
aesthestlc forms of vulgar expression,
and there can be little doubt that good
old Socrates Impressed Plato and
some of his other pupils with pungent
idioms, and In turn was called by Aris-
tophanes an impious old grafter.
It is quite evident that “graft” has a
place among euphonius words, and
conveys an idea plainly and tersely,
The famous Barnum, who said some-'
thing about the people anxious to be
humbugged had a pretty good Idea of.
human nature, and made the most out-
of his knowledge. The business man
of to-day does not Ignore the gullibili-
ty of the masses, and yearly millions
of dollars are spent in printers' ink to
convey to the people various kinds of
information that will stimulate the
lettiqg go of dollars for the benefit of
the grafter.
Pick up a copy of any current Sun-
day newspaper, farm journal, religious
publication, magazine or other period-
ical and look over its pages! Graft Is
evident in each and every one. It Is
covered under the guise of artistic ad-
vertising. Thousands of cure-alls, won-
derful discoveries, great bargains from
bankrupt sales, exceptional chances
for investment and Lord knows what-
not, beams from the pages to catch
the eyes of the person who has not re-
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iuimediatly set out for Marfa. He
desired his personal regards to
Marfa friends.
—AGENTS WANTED: 16x20
crayon portraits 40 cents, frames
10 cents and up, sheet pictures
one cent each. You can make
400% profit or $36.00 per week.
Catalogue and samples free.
Frank W. Williams Company,
1208 W. Taylor St.,
Chicago, 111.
The Marfa Lumber Company,
who have the contract for the
new building for C. VV. Living-
ston’s Undertaking establishment | ceived sufficient lessons In the “school
on west Main street, are making' of graft.” The people like to be fooled,
good headway. When completed! There seems to be more or less av.
— arlce in the makeup of most men, and
wonlfcu, too. The getting of something
of value for little or nothing is a com-
mon offer to gather In the dollars for
the benefit of the grafter.
For a few years a young man with
ambition and a liking for work strug-
gled along In the mercantile line in a
lange central western city. He de-
elded to enlarge. He needed money.
A splendid scheme presented Itself.
Why not get dollars needed to carry
on a big business from the people?
They needed a chance for investment.
He was Just the fellow to help ’em
out. He organized a big cooperative
concern. He advertised broadcast.
Told of the wonderful possibllttes of
his business, and lo! the dollars rolled
his way by the hundreds of thou-
sands. Soon the government ended
his game. He was charged with using
the malls to defraud. Hundreds of
thousands of dollars were lost by
those who Invested In his “coopera-
tive society." Many Bimilar schemes
are up for consideration day after
day. The people never tire of them.
Just like buying a lottery ticket. There
is a chance to win, and as long as the
proposition looks good, the grafter
flourishes.
The wise man, be he farmer or doc-
tor, stockman or storekeeper, will
avoid jumping at such chances for in-
vestment. Look out for the coopera-
tive organizer. Beware of the grafters
who want to Interest you in their busi-
] ness afTairs, and at the same time hold
the combination to the safe.
D. M. CARR.
the New Era will move into the
Schutze Building, now occupied
by the Undertaker, probably be-
tween April 5th and 10th.
County Attorney C. E. Spald-
ing went to Alpine Thursday to
attend the Harman trial, which
did not materialize as a jury could
not be secured and a change of
venu to Marfa waj ordered. From
the Judge we learn that John
Young is awaiting the arrival of
machinery for opening up the
Jordan Marble quarry, and that
Alpines rubber plant is under
way.
The Alpine Avalanche is kindly
informed than G. C. Robinson,
our contractor, accepts its chal-
lenge of a “snap shot of any new
shingles iu Marfa.” He is work-
ing on three contracts now, one
for \V. H. Cleveland, one for Mrs.
N. F. Wilkens, and one for Mr.
Lackland, all within the radius
of the city . The Marfa Lumber
Company is also busy building in
every direction. So we call bro-
ther Perry’8 hand.
J. 6. Darracohh, /A* 0*
PHTI1CIAH ft SURGEON.
’Phan# 35 - I Ring.
Marfa, .... Texas.
Much Obliged.
AGAINST PREMIUM GRAFT.
Laws Passed by Some States Prohibit-
ing Prizes In Packages of Foodstuffs.
Some classes of people when they
wish to purchase goods, look more aft-
er so-called bargains than quality, and
quite often the bargains prove expen-
sive. It seems that the getting of
something for nothing is attractive to
the average person. Of late years
there has grown up a practice among
manufacturers of staple articles, par-
ticularly in the food line, of giving a
prise with each package of their goods.
It Is apparent that there Is an inclina-
tion towards gambling In the make-
up of most people, and this spirit is
appealed to largely by the giver of
prizes. The purchaser seems to over-
look the fact that he receives nothing
other than he pays for. Whatever ar-
ticle is given as a premium represents
ao much money value and certainly
the manufacturer does not lose by
As before mentioned, when
1511 Marfa is wrapped in a pall of
s! darkness and its peaceful citizen-
gjjship are paying tribute to Mor-
pheus, the whole town is safe-
guarded by one alert, sleepless
5 ;and vigilant watchman, who, by
the bye, receives scant renmner-
ation for the great services ren-
dered, and who is much imposed
upon by a certain class of people.
A3 is y®11 kn«wn.’ °up *tpain 8ep;
--^ I vice is confined to two night
! trains, one going east, the other
—The “Family Shoes” are said west. The majority people de-
to be the best on th9 market for siring to catch these trains gener-
ally take a nap and instruct the the operation. The value of what is
this climate, they are manufac- f;_ must be made up by either the
retailer or the consumer, and it is gen-
erally the consumer who pays the
cost.
Retail grocers, as well M the peo-
ple in general, have cause to he thank-
ful to the lawmakers of some states
for making it illegal to place premiums
In packages of foodstuffs. Such a law
Is now In force In the state of Nebras-
ka. Premium and prise giving haa
been a cause of trouble and disturb-
ance, and has resulted In the making
of inferior goods, palming off their
poor productions, relying more upon
the prize given to secure trade than
the merit of goode. The wise house-
, , „ , , _ . t watchman to call them on time,
tured by the reliable Roberta, Some have the grace and appre-
Johnson, Rand & Co. of St. Louis, oj^on to substantially reward Mr.
and are sold by Murphy&Walker. Adams for his trouble, but others
hop on to the train with “much
obliged.”
The subject of this article has
not been interviewed, nor has ho
prompted it. We are speaking
from personal observation. One
night we stayed very late at a
prayer meeting and happened to
find the watchman eugnged in the
_ . . i manner aforesaid, with tho result
N. r. Wilken9 in having mentioned and investigation
James Normand has purchased
the Auto lately owned by the late
Dr. J. A. Yates, and has made
trips to his ranch, Antelope, and
other places. Being an experi-
enced chaffeur he known how to
meeting take advantage of the roads.
Mrs.
erected a residence building next proves this to be a very common W|fe jn whatever etate she may live
which was well supported and
fruitful of much spiritual good.
—Monday, March 30th, will be to the Town Hall, and new occurrence,
a great day in Marfa. Dr. P. M. i houses are going up all over tke ^awyer® 8ay« w®
Rigdon, the expert eye specialist!town. Here’s a chance to scoop ^^atory.'therJf^iTis^ ao-
will be here to test your eye9t at the Alpine Avalanche s bonus corumodation and “much obliged”
H. E. Craig’s Jewelry store one “for a snap shot of any now don’t either ex
day only . | shingles in Marfa. ” I or keep up a
express appreciation
fellow’s family.
will b« careful to discriminate between
qualit7, and quality backed «p by
prizes. It la well when you buy arti-
cles In the food line to avoid buying
anything which ba;- n prize attach-
ment. You aie com tv u. a to uut alone
jay for the goods ’’ i! \:>u require, b>U
th j priz« is v : 11
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