Artesia Advocate from Artesia, New Mexico • 5

MUSIC ciLass MEMORIAL, SERVICES Notice young music puplti of Mist Nelle. Francis had delightful party and wennie roast at tha home of the class president Katherine Clarke, on Saturday afternoon.There was much music by the class members, a num ber of jolly games and a general good The teacher, Mis Francis and -Miss Florence Clyde assisted Mri. Clarke in supervising the festivities. They Did Not Die Iii Vain 't Such heroes, such men, such AM ERICANSfthat is every one of them could have his choice again of living a compromised flavor dying for the cause he Iqrewjwas right not one would fail to answer "Here" to the? roll-call of supreme sacrifice, f. S1 In honor of those who have1 fought and died for Freedom's cause.

These services Will be held at the Methodist Church at 11 o'clock a. m. under the auspices of the American Legion. The address will be given on the invitation of the Legion by Mr. W.

M. Todd who is a writer and orator of more than local reputation. These will be special music appropriate to the occasion. Af the conclusion of the services all are invited to march with the members of the Legion to Woodbine Cemetery where the graves of soldiers and citizens will be decorated. All Civil War veterans those who wore the blue and gray, all Spanish-American veterans and all soldiers and sailors ofthe World War, whether you went "overseas" or n6t.are urged to bepresent and participate in these memorial exercises.

It is expected that all the churches will transfer their services for the 11 o'clock hour to the Methodist Church for this. Memorial service. Alp who have flowers are urged to bring them to the church to be used in decorating graves. MISS STODDARD LEAVES FOR ILLINOIS Miss Clara Stoddard who has been sojourning in Artesia for several months' left the first of the week for her home in Illinois. She was in poor health when she came but now is much better.

She has been an assistant in the Advocate office and has proved to be a very efficient and faithful helper. We trust that she will carry back with her pleasant memories of Artesia and come back and stay for a long time. AIL holders of the second Liberty Loan bonds convertedshoul Have these bonds exchanged for permanent bonds, We will be pleased to exchange these for you freepf charge. should be done immediately ad be coDected an these bQnds until the exchange is made. -tt First National Bank A nation pauses in reverence before the shrine 'eternal memories.

Aa, lV so Long Lines of Blue and Khaki I returned to us, but, alas with blank in France" thousands of our boys are! resting--peaceful in the knowledge of a deed well done. The splendid traditions of Bunker Hill, Gettysburg ana-San Juan were nobly upheld at Chateau Thierry. On Decoration Day we honor the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Their glory lives eternal. This bank will be closed all day, Monday May 31st, in silent tribute to those who once filled the now blank files.

LET'S GO TO THE SHOW. Mrs. Mary Abbott has been in Roswell the past week. i A SERIOUS ACCIDENT W. F.

Hollomon Sons want your eggs And poultry. Phone 32. Chas. Wilson of Hutchinson, Kansas, is visiting his friend, Gayle LETS GO TO THE SHOW. was in Roswelt Samelson CHILDREN'S PARTY LET'S GO TO THE SHOW.

Oscar Sunday. Prof. Smith left this "week for Kan- The Seniors had a last gathering on Wednesday evening on the Pecos east of town, where they enjoyed a picnic and wenie roast. Geo. C.

Pitts was in Artesia a part of this week. Mr. Pitts represents the Carlisleiemmission Company of Kansas City, Mo. This company is the biggest dealer of hay in the world So there is a reason for Mr. Pitts being here.

The alfalfa of the Pecos Valley beckoned him Green Caraway was seriously injured Wednesday when he fell from the tower of the windmill on his place. He and his brother Bob were wrecking the wind mill and had nearly all the head taken down when the accident occured The vane was all that was remaining and Mr. Caraway was holding on to it when a bolt gave way and he fell to the ground. He struck on his head and shoulder and besides a broken arm and severe contusions on the head received internal injuries that are very serious. He is attended by Drs.

Skeen and Stroup who say his condition is critical. Dr. Baker went to-Mineral Wells, Texas last week for the benefit ofy his health. Mr and Mrs. Arthur M.

Heath are rejoicing over the birth of a daughter last Saturday. 1 We have sweet potato plants for 'tale. W. F. Hollomon Sons.

Miss Verda Neff has returned from Carizozo, where she taught this year We will keep our market open Saturday nights until nine o'clock. W- F. Hollomon Sons. "-ISay Folks our fat hens and fryers ire fine. Get 'em eevry day, try One.

F. Hollomon Sons. Little Bess Ward was hostess at a party Monday evening at which nearly two dozen of her school mates and friends were the guests. Music and dancing, out of doors games and refreshments filled the evening from seven to nine o'clock. Those who enjoyed the good times were Aline Rowan, Jennie Lou Harper, Grace Keinath, Luella Henderson, Katherine Clarke, Vera Madge Eaton, Thelma Alexander, Dterothy Alexander, Helen Mann, Margaret Clyde, Paul Vandergriff, Tokio Vandagriff, Keith Hoffman, Lowell Hoffman, W.

C. Haney, Roy Muncey, Maurice Harper, Guy Stevenson, J. C. Floore and George Clark. METHODIST CHURCH Miss Lucile Ward returned to Am-arillo, Texas Sunday to have another operation performed upon her nose.

W. J. Williams and daughter, Jean-ette, have gone to Cloudcroft for a while. The Advocate will keep them posted as to the local events. Mrs.

Ethel James and daughters, Lucille and Mary Alice, have gone to Las Vegas where the young ladies will attend the summer school. The Misses Emily Hewitt, Celia Hinrichsen, Esther Morgan, JJuth Morgan and Nila Wingfield and Mrs. Bessie Knowles will leave Sunday to AUTO ACCIDENT Mr. Knoedler has rented furnished the Dr. Clarke house from G.

R. Brainard the present owner. Sunday school Mr. George Frisch, Supt. 11 a.

m. The American Legion will have charge of the Memorial services, Mr. Todd will deliver the address. 7' o'clock Epworth League. 8 o'clock "Postive Christianity" The public is' cordially invited to all the services.

Miss Anita Clyde is expected home soon from Boston where she has been studying music the past year. Mr. Joe Anderson has'removed his family to their new home the Kemp PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH House, which he recently purchased. attend summer school at Las Vegas. LETS GO TO THE SHOW.

Wm. Broom, of Springfield, 111. arrived recently to viist his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright.

NOTICE We have just added another barber chair to our shop so there will be no waiting. Don't forget we carry a line of cigars, cigarettes and tobacco. CUNNINGHAM BROS. While returning from an Epworth League picnic on the Cottonwood last Friday evening the car which James Jackson was driving turned over on the state road about six miles north of town with disastrous results. James' sister, Mrs.

Bessie Knowles, had her right wrist badly broken and was bruised and scratched up generally, James, himself, was penned under the car, but escaped with nothing more serious than some painful bru-ses, as did Clayton and Harold Stroup, the other occupants of the car. The accident seems to have been due to some defect in the car as James was driving at a moderate pace. Mr. and Mrs. Manville Weems, of Neosho, Mo, are here visiting Mrs.

Weem's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Nickey.

We lead in produce prices, others follow. Phone 32. W. Hollomon Sons Misses Linna McCaw and "Frances White will start Sunday for Silver City, where they will be summer school students at the State Normal. Miss McCaw made such a satisfactory record as teacher in the Columbus schools that the board has increased her salary to $1500 a year.

Little Miss Lydia Crockett was sufficiently recovered from her operation to go home from the hospital this week. CARD OF THANKS 9:45 a. m. Sunday school. Let everyone be present "on time" as this is "Children's Day." The program will begin promptly at 10 o'clock and parents and friends are urged to be present.

A of twelve are to be promoted from the Primary to the main room and interesting exercises will mark this promotion. No preaching at the 11 o'clock hour owing to the geenral memorial services under the auspices of the American Legion at the M. E. Church. 7:00 p.

m. Y. P. S. C.

E. 8:00 p. m. song service and sermon by the pas tor A cordial invitation to all. E.

E. Matlies, Pastor. 5 Paul Wilde son of A. Wilde of this vicinity, returned home Satur" day. Heh as been attending college- The Misses Mina and Mary Collins Mrs.

Young and little' daughter, Dorothy, returned to El Paso last week after a month's stay with her father, Mr. H. T. Boyd whose health is not improving. in Texas.

PIANO TUNING We desire to express to the friends in Artesia, our great appreciation of their many kindnesses, their personal words of consolation, their flor al offerings and their messages of sympathy to us during the sickness and at the time of the death of our son and brother. Mrs. J. E. Vertrees, Lillia Vertrees, Carl Vertrees, Vrtr.

Mr. Blair, one of the oW timers, has been here this week. He was accompanied by Mr. Helberg of El 'Sadie McCaw and Marguerite Shat-tuck will start Sunday for Los Angeles, California. Miss Mina Collins and' Miss McCaw will attend summer school there.

Miss Shattuck will visit relatives and Miss Mary Collins expects to return after a few weeks visit. Mr. Tom Runyan moved his family last week to Carlsbad, where he is planning to build a fine residence. The town is sorry to lose the Parties wishing" to have they pianos tuned or repaired will please call me at the Hardwick Hotel or leave orders for me with their Music Teacher This will be my last regular "tuning trip" to Artesia this year. F.

M. Denton. The Advocate has a new supply of maps of the Middle Pecos Valley showing the location of the different water, wells prducing oiL They will be mailed for 5 cents each. 7 Now is a good time to get some cain seed planted. We have some clean new seed.

W. F. Hollomon Sons. LETS GO TO THE SHOW. II.

II. Vertrees. Prof. Clyde and daughters. Miss Florence and Margaret, will leave in a few days by auto for the sum mer school atthe Normal University at Las Vegas.

Mr. Joe Jackson of Amarillo, Tex-as, accompanied by his little daughter Katherine was in town a few days ''this week. Mr. Farmer are you looking for the best, if so visit our market regular Mr. and Mrs.

Beecher Rowan and daughters, Miss Eva and Maxine, were in Roswell Monday and Tues-ercises at the Military Institute, which were this year probably the finest in the history of the school and includes besides the address by Dickman, mentioned elsewhere, and address by Gov. Lar-razolo and a $1000 jazz band from Dallas. Ted Rowan, who is a student at the Institute, accompanied his parents home. Oscar Gamble returned to' Canyon, Texas, Wednesday after a few days visit at the home of his father in law Williams, Mrs. Gamble and baby daughter will remain a few weeks longer.

we are here to please you. w. r. Hollomon Sons. V' an tea at unce canoau oi Mrs.

W. C. Doss and daughter, Miss Mary, went to Kansas City last week, Mrs. D6ss expects to visit relatives for several weeks and Miss Mary will attend summer school. Mrs.

Eitelgeorge has been here from Roswell the past week visiting Jier father, Mr. Lamar, and other relatives and spending a few days on her claim southwest of town. er, magazines, old books. i i ur rrn Sons. LETS GO TO THE SHOW.

Dr, Williams has purchased the Fore house just west of the public school building on Grand Ave. and is making improvements preparatory to take possession about the middle of June. ANNOUNCING A GREAT SALE OF MILLINERY, READY TO WEAR, PIECE GOODS, UNDERWEAR, SILK HOSE AND MANY OTHER THINGS IN OUR LINE OF GOODS. SALE STARTS WEDNESDAY JUNE 2ND. ENDS JUNE 12TH A sale that will reduce the High Cost of Living in every household.

A reduction of 20 to 50 per cent. Silk Hosiery already marked af the closest figures are offered at the reduction of 25 to 30 per cent. Heavy Black Silk Lace hosiery, two styles sizes 8 1-2 and 9 1-2 were $4.75 priced at $3.59. Medium weight, double sole, seamed leg in white and black sizes 8 1-2, 9, 9 1-2, 10 were $3.75 pricer per pair $2.85. Black drap stitch hosiery sizes 9 1-2 and 10 were $3.25 at per pair $2.44.

Black pure thread silk hosiery sizes 8 1-2 and 9 were $325 price per pair $2.44. White, black and Cordovan silk hosiery sizes 8 1-2, 9 and 9 1-2 were $250 price per paid $1.88. We also have other silk hosiery priced at the same discount. In our-Millinery Department we are offering all Hats at the special reduction of 25 to 50 per cent off. Summer is hardly start- ed and you will have a long timeito wear these hats yet.

We have a few Suitsdeft to offer in this Great Sale. Two $85.00 auita priced at $56.75. One Suit $49.75 priced at $3350 One Suit $32.00 at $21.50. One Suit $59.75 priced at $39.85. Several others are reduced at the same proportion.

Our piece-goods consist of georgette crepe, crepe de chine, voile, taffettas, etc, at 20 to 25 per cent discount. Our line of underwear is most complete and is offered at 25 per cent discount. This is not all that goes in this great sale. Get in line and follow the crowd. Remember the date and place.

Just For The Joy of It Mrs. Ruth Knorr of Mesilla Park, who with her children has been visiting her parents Mr. G. R. Brainard and wife left last week to spend a month in III.

The children are with Mr. and Mrs. Brainard during her absence. Mrs. Earl Bigler and little daughter, Ruth, expect to leave Tuesday for a month's visit with Mrs.

Bigler 's parents at Albuquerque, Miss Louise Hamilton will accompy them going on to Denver to attend a convention of librarians. -iWr 4 There are many logical reasons why you should get out doors during the bright sunny days, But the one with the greatest appeal is that of picture making, because it embodies the best of exercise an4 real joy. BUY AN EASTMAN KODAK V. arid make a start in the art, any one can make good pictures, and the cost is too small for consideration. LETS CO TO THE SHOW.

-Sal Starts Wednesday June 2 and eada Saturday June 12th Mrs. Brooks was hostess to the Bridge Club this week at Eagle Draw ranch. Mrs. Phillips of New York state and Mrs. Oscar Gamble of Can- Solo St mon ore Palace Drug Store tf2.n.

Texas were out of town guests. Theiext4fting will be with Mrs. n6te our east window Clarke in two The Advocate Pncpa 5.