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Alamogordo News

Location

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

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Otero County Democrats Endorse Woodrow Wilson

The Otero County Democrats met in Alamogordo and endorsed Woodrow Wilson for president. Delegates chosen to the state convention at Clovis were Byron Sherry, George Bent, J. B. Blea, Tom Charles, Tom Tucker, J. L. Lawson, and L. R. Hughes, with seven votes pledged to Wilson as a unit.

Wilson Clark Clovis Byron Sherry George B. Bent J. B. Blea Tom Charles Tom Tucker J. L. Lawson L. R. Hughes Democratic Party Congress United States

Striving for National Honors at NM Institute for the Blind Meet

The seventh national contest for the New Mexico Institute for the Blind took place Saturday morning on campus starting at 3 0. New Mexico, in its third year in the National Association of Schools for the Blind, previously earned top honors in two of three events and then swept all three in the prior session. This session featured only two contests, with the boys indoor event canceled, and the girls meet suggesting NM should take first place based on past performances. Timers and judges were A J Buck F C Rolland and Jd Yale. The following lists the event records established Saturday evening.

New Mexico Institute For the Blind New Mexico National Athletic Association of Schools For the Blind A. J. Buck F.C. Rolland Yale

Accident Injures Mrs Osby After Train Return

Mrs. Tom Osby suffered serious injuries last Saturday evening when the horse team of a hack frightened by a train whistle bolted after she had returned from Alamogordo. She was unconscious two days and slowly improving. An Alamogordo physician was called in for consultation midweek.

Tom Osby Alamogorde Alamogordo

Mothers Day Service at uM & Church South

A Sunday evening Mothers Day service at the uM & Church South featured a devotional program with instrumental numbers by the orchestra and songs by the choir and congregation. Rev J A Armstrong delivered the closing talk amid fragrant floral decorations.

Um. &. Church South Actos J. A. Armstrong

Friday Literary Circle elects officers at annual picnic

The Friday Literary Circle held its annual election of officers during last Friday's picnic at Mrs. Clare Tombs home. Elected were Mrs. G. J. Woltinger as president, Mrs. R. S. Tipton as vice president, Mrs. H. B. Seamons as secretary, and Dr. M Jone Hulett as treasurer, all returning to their posts except for the new vice president.

Clare Tombs G. J. Woltinger R.S. Tipton H. B. Seamons M Jone Hulett

Tularosa Club Hosts Friday Literary Circle Guests

The Tularosa Earvest Workers' Club hosted the Friday Literary Circle at Mrs. Clara Combs home last Friday. The guest list includes Mesdames E K H Simmons Ian Woods J H Jackson Thos Osby D D Hark ness Kate Livingston Chas Goske J M Blazer George W Young Edwig Peppard and Misses Eisenberg and Richter.

Tularosa Earvest Workers’ Club Clara Combs Tularosa Mesdames EK. H. Simmons Ian Woods Jd. H. Jackson Thos. Osby D. D. Harkiness Kate Livingston Chas, Goske J. M. Blazer George W. Young Edwig Peppard Misges Eisenberg Richter

Alamo State Bank Cashier Returns After Vacation

C M Hunter, cashier at the Alamo State Bank, resumes duties Tuesday morning following a vacation lasting a mouth.

C. M. Hunter The Alamo State Bank

Shakespeare Club Elects New Officers After Enjoyable Meeting

The Shakespeare Club held its season finale at Mrs. C. H. Waldschmidt's home with performances by Mrs. Waldschmidt, Miss Pauline Bemis, Mrs. Jodie Ragsdale, and Miss Mae Peregrine. Mrs. H. Waldschmidt was elected president, replacing Mrs. J. M. Riddle, and Sidney M. Parker and Chas. D. George were chosen secretary and treasurer respectively.

Shakespeare Claub C. H. Waldschmidt

Dr Jesse G Holmes Ordained as Ruling Elder

Dr Jesse G Holmes of Alamogordo New Mexico has been ordained a ruling elder in the local Presbyterian church. He is the brother of the former editor of The Reporter and a graduate of public schools, now enjoying a good medical practice.

Alamogordo New Mexico Jesse G. Holmes Presbyterian Church Holmes Hamburg Lowa

Library Dance Planned at Beavers Hall in May

Civic League library department announces a dance at Beavers Hall on Saturday evening May 25. Admission costs fifty cents per person, and receipts go to the Alamogordo public library maintenance fund.

The Civic League Beavers’ Hall Alamogordo Public

El Paso Trader W L Foxworth Transacts Between Trains

W L Foxworth of El Paso was in town on Tuesday, conducting business between train arrivals.

W. L. Foxworth el Paso

Coal Production In New Mexico Falls In 1911

New Mexico produced 3 148 158 short tons of coal in 1911 with a spot value of 4 525 25. Weather drought and reduced demand caused a 10.3 percent drop from 1910. McKinsey County led in growth, coke operations mainly in Colfax and Valencia counties, 4 007 miners averaged 230 days, and machine undercutting accounted for 8 percent of output.

New Mexico E. W. Parker United States Geological Survey Rocky Mountain Great Plains Central McKinsey County Fax County Colfax County Itt

You Pay the Bills Editorial Echoes Public Costs

A fragmented editorial fragment hints at public spending and accountability with the line you pays the bills. The readable text references public funds and a critique of financial responsibility.

Record Cattle Shipment From Otero County Shocks Local Color

The largest cattle shipment from Otero county was handled last week by W. L. Rutherford. Loading spanned Friday to Sunday, totaling 3156 head worth about eighty two thousand dollars. The piece humorously notes the money’s circulation and jokes owners may sue Rutherford for damages if stampedes occur.

Otero County W. L. Rutherford Will Rutherford Rutherford

Card of Thanks for Fire Department Help

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Walthall thank the fire department volunteers and others who aided in extinguishing a fire at their home Thursday evening of last week.

W. L. Walthall Fire Department

Alamogordo Holds School Oratorical Declamation Contest

The First Baptist church hosted a Friday night oratorical and declamatory contest revealing Alamogordo’s talent. Dewey Gwin won the declamatory gold, Vincero Gasht ea silver. Darcey Trezise won oratory gold, Cubia Clayton silver. Institute for the Blind pupils swept two medals. two students from the high school earned special mention.

Oratoerica First Baptist Church Alamogordo Dewey Gwin Vincero Gash

Christ Church morning services omit preaching at Lord's day

The notice lists no preaching in the Christian church morning service for Lord's day. Communion at 10 30 AM followed by union services at the Baptist church. Christian Endeavor at 7 00 PM and evangelistic services at 8 00 PM.

The Baptist Church Christian Endeavor

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