Baker Killed by Yaqui Indians Near Hermosillo Mexico
Reported this week across major papers that W. R. Baker was killed by Yaqui Indians near Hermosillo. Baker was a longtime territory figure, rancher, former sheriff of Otero County, and a popular official. His wife and eight children reportedly were captured but later said to be safe and en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Baker
Hermosillo
Mexico
Baker
Sacramento Mountains
Otero County
Geo. Curry
A. J. Buck
Mr. Baker
Jake Gould
Ninth Street
Buck
L. Hosteter
Silver City
New Mexico
Isidoro Armijo
Las Cruces
William Martin
Socorro
Solomon Luna
Chicago
Charles A. Spiess
San Miguel
T. B. Catron
Santa Fe
M. A. Otero
H. ©. Bursum
W. H. H. Llewellyn
Dona Ana
A. B. Fall
Lincoln
EE. A. Cahoon
Bursum
Territory
District Court Adjourned as Judge Mann Sentences Corogrande Killer
District court in this city adjourned last Wednesday with no proceedings. Judge Mann handed Brown, the Corogrande murderer, a 99 year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Brown
Corogrande
Beautifying the Cemetery Benefit at Baptist Church
The Cemetery Association hosts an entertainment at the Baptist church next Thursday evening April 2 at 7 30 to raise funds for beautifying the city cemetery grounds. Prizes honor the hardest worker and the most unusual dollar earner with baby earning easiest work. The program lists readings poems vocal solos speeches and duets by association members and guests with judge's decision and prize distribution to conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cemetery Association
Baptist
Our City
J E Huston Fractures Leg In Wagon Accident
J E Huston of this city had one horse tied to a wagon and while tying the other horse the first animal started, pulling the wagon over and trapping him between the bed and the ground. His leg was fractured and considered a serious injury though recovery is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Huston
Mr. Huston
Alamo Telephone Company to Move Switchboard to New Building
This week Parker's pool room rooms are remodeled for a telephone and telegraph exchange. The building will be known as the Telephone building with an electric sign planned. The switchboard will be moved Sunday, and there will be no telephone service that day. The company is praised for progressiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker's
Telephone
Telephone Company
New Irrigation Company Organized in Otero County
This week the Otero county Irrigation company was organized to manage waters from Dog canyon. The company is capitalized at 500000 dollars. Directors include Geo T Kimple Alamogordo O M Lee A M Jackley C E Mitchell R S Mullen M A Gleason and R B Gleason Orogrande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otero County
Bereaved family thanks friends after daughter's death
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends for help and sympathy during illness and after the passing of their daughter Clara Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Davidson
Alamogordo booklet praised for attractively printed views
The people of Alamogordo release a handsome booklet highlighting the town's resources climate scenery and wealth. The half tone views and eloquent write up aim to catch the eye and hold reader attention. El Paso Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
el Paso Times
Hinderer Transferred to Prescott Verde National Forest
Washington orders shift in Arizona with Chas H Hinderer moved to supervise Prescott and Verde national forests. A. M. Neal becomes acting forest supervisor over Sacramento and Guadalupe forests during Hinderer's absence in Washington. Verde is a new addition to the U S national forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chas. H. Hinderer
Prescott National Forest
Verde Natural Forest
Arizona
United States
A. M. Neal
Sacramento
Guadalupe National Forests
Hinderer
Resignations and Appointments at Alamogordo Station
AGENT A. H. EVANS HAS RESIGNED This week A H Evans resigned after four years as Alamogordo station agent. A Huth is named successor, E Barton becomes cashier, and Claude Hudwell moves to baggage man. Evans never took a vacation, seeking rest, and praises to Huth and Barton follow. Brown, two weeks at Brownoff hotel, left with $25 receipts after $26 in bills. arrested at Duran Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Evans
Alamogordo Station
A. Huth
E. Barton
Huth
Claude Hudwell
Barton
Mr. Evans
Evans
Mr. Huth
Mr. Barton
H. J. Brown
Brownoff
Tularosa
Duran
Methodist and Protestant Services Announced for Sunday
Rural church notices list preacher Che G Chiarches Rev L E Troyer missionary to Porto Rico touring the country will speak Sunday at 8 30 p m on Porto Rico and again at 7 30 a m about Porto Rican work. Churches include Methodist Episcopal Christian Catholic Presbyterian and Episcopal with service times and Sunday school sessions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Troyer
Porto Rico
Porto Ricans
Methodist Episcopal
Epworth League
Opera House
St. Mary’s
Alamogordo News Highlights Local Happenings
Tularosa visitor in Siler City and health concerns at home mark a busy period. Ranch moves, farm upkeeps, and new projects frame community life. The forest rangers exam and railroad town improvements accompany party politics as Republican unity and leadership garner praise in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice White
Miss Lillie
Madera
Mexico
Alamogordo
Forest Rangers
Government Suggests Good Roads Construction
Government guidance on road building emphasizes gradual grading and layered compaction. Use of the grader should avoid excessive initial build up, and roads should be packed in thin layers to prevent mud after rain. Piling material too high in narrow stretches leads to poor drainage and failure.
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WR Baker
MR Baker
Alamo
Baptist Church
Gram
Miek
Mis
D. Warnoe
Rev. Callaway
Mrs. Hall
Judie Ragsdale
O. D. Warnock
Clarence Gilgar
Gilbert
Miss Walters
Mrs Hall
Miss Marks
Trickey
J. E. Huston
Alamo Telephone Company
New Home
NEW Irrigation Company
Baptist Church Services
P. m
Episcopal
Tocan News
C. A. Mayo
Mr. Whittington
J. A. Kane
el Paso
M. H. Fisher
Frank Keifer
W. H. Finigan
Mr. White
Tucumcari
Sheriff Denny
Mrs. Daniels
Rickets
J. C. Dunn
Fr. F. Fribley
First National Bank
Messrs
Dilly
Russell
Alamogordo Valley
B.S. Harmon
New York
Old Mexico
Alamo Business Men’s Club
Rolland
Fisher and
Annan
Territorial
Soloman
Luna Wat
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