Growers Seek Extended Rates For Livestock Movement
Hon. H H Williams, chair of the state corporation commission, was in town to discuss readjustment of cattle rates amid drought losses. He cited a communication from Edgar E Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission noting a New Mexico wool growers plea to extend emergency range cattle rates to January 1 1922.
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H. H Williams
state corporation commision
Williams
Edgar E. Clark
interstate commerce commission
Washington
New Mexico Wool Growers’ Association
Albuquerque
middle west
Texas & Pacific
Orient roads
Bursum
Cowan
senate
interstate commerce committee
Petty, Old-Time Deming Resident, Dies
Guyton N. Petty an long time Deming resident died Monday morning and was buried Thursday in the local cemetery under Knights of Pythias auspices. Born 1866 at West Point Arkansas he came to Deming with his parents 60 years ago. He served as a clerk for J A Mahoney Co. He leaves his aged mother and two sisters Mrs Porter of Deming and Mrs Delta Baker of Globe Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyton N. Petty
Deming
Knights of Pything lodge
South Tin avenue
Ray
Sickels
Press church
Mr. Petty
West Point
Ark
Knights of Pythias Lodge
grand lodge
J. A. Mahoney Co
aend
Porter
Dempe
Detla Baker
Globe, Ariz
Leroy Hon to Spend Time in Southern Illinois
LeRoy Hon of Hondale will leave this week for Southern Illinois to remain several months. He has been in poor health and the move may benefit him due to climate. Hon came to Deming in 1906 as an early valley settler with a successful Hondale farm. Mrs. Hon will remain on the farm to manage their interests during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Hon
Hondale
Southern Illinois
Angelus Oil To Spud In Well No 2 On April 28
Angelus Oil Co plans to spud its No 2 well on April 28 in Cuna county as part of a vigorous drilling push. Preparations on Myn dus No 1 continue with safety casing ready for use, while a northeast section 8 20 9 drilling site has been chosen for No 2 on land from a $26 000 lease. Florida Oil Co also progresses on a northwest well nearby with drilling set to resume soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANGELUS OIL CO
Cuna county
Angelus No. 2
Angelus No. 1
Myndus
Angelus
Joan
Odd Fellows Anniversary Celebration in Deming
Deming Odd Fellows plan a Tuesday April 26 anniversary event with services a large inner and social entertainment. Local lodge expects visitors from surrounding towns and invites all Odd Fellows and their families to attend.
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Deming Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
AM Odd Fellows
Temke Named Referee in Columbus State Bank Case
Judge Ryan appointed A A Temke as referee for the State of New Mexico versus Columbus State Bank. All claims against the defendant must be filed by May 20, 1921 or be barred from participation in asset distribution.
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Ryan
A. A. Temke
th State of New Mexico
Columbus State Bank
ssid
Pedro Ortega Killed Falling Into Old Well Near Town
Pedro Ortega, returning from work on the Ingram place, was gathering firewood with other Mexicans when he gripped a rotten log over an abandoned well two miles south of town. He fell about 50 feet to the bottom and died instantly. The body was recovered the same night and buried Sunday afternoon.
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Ingram place
Pedro Ortega
Masons to Hold Dance Dinner and Degree Work
Masons will hold a dance dinner and degree work in the third degree on the evening of May 28 at the Masonic temple and Daring Lodge No 12 Las Cruces lodge. The dance and dinner are at the armory with all visiting Masons invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic temple
Daring Lodge No. 12
A. F
Las ‘Cruces
armory
Economy Revival Could Allow Rate Cuts and Bank on Railroads
The speaker argues that adherence to economy and a business revival will soon enable rate reductions while railroads remain profitable enough to avoid widespread receiverships. A copy of the letter was sent to Senator Barnum, and shared with him. Mr Williams, in conference with Mr Wilson of the Southern Pacific, discussed removing cattle loading pens and other issues raised with the state corporation commission for readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Barnum
Williams
Wilson
Southern Pacific
state corporation commission
New Mexico poised for rapid growth says railway official
Edward Chambers of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway predicts swift progress for New Mexico through population growth and capital. He cites vast water for irrigation, rich mineral and timber resources, strong agriculture, and tourism potential, urging cooperative effort and promotion campaigns for investor interest.
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New Mexico
Edward Chambers
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway system
Santa Fe
Rio Grande
Pecos
San Juan
Gila
Grant county
Colfax
McKinley
Gallup
Colfax county
Socorra
Lincoln
Chambers
Shooting Affray Near Lake Valley Sparks May Banquet Plans
Word from Deming reports Latharight Wright shot and killed Joh Sikes on Nunn and Latham ranches six miles east of Lake Valley after a dispute over adjoining land. Sikes reportedly warned watchmen to vacate. Wright claimed self defense. Community unrest and anticipated further trouble followed the incident. A meeting at the community house discussed aligning booster plans with the chamber of commerce while preserving some organizational identity.
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Deming
STillsborn
Latharight
mounted poiceman
Joh Sikes
Nunn & Latham
Lake Valley
Nunn
Wright
Sikes
Hillsboro
Villa
Juarez
Deming Pastor Loses Pocketbook in Juarez Depot Theft
El Paso Times reports Reverend M. Flores of Deming Methodist Church had a wallet stolen at the Juarez Mexican Central depot after buying a ticket to Chihuahua. He searched pockets unsuccessfully, notified Juarez police, and telegraphed home for funds before continuing his trip to visit relatives in Chihuahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
M. Flores
Methodist Episcopal church
Deming
Juarez
Chihuahua
Flores
Angelus Oil Representatives Inspect No 1 Well Near Myndus
F L Manley F B Howe and C E Walley from Los Angeles Angelus Oil Co spend days in town on inspection of No 1 well south of Myndus and arrange drilling of Well No 2 about 23 miles north of Deming toward Cook's Peak. Spudding of Well No 2 expected within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.L Manley
F. B. Howe
C. E. Walley
Los Angeles
Angelus Oil Co
Myndus
Deming
Cook’s Peak
Daughter of W. C. Clark Marries Texas Young Man
Edith Clark wed Texas youth W. C. Roas in Beaumont on Monday. The couple will reside at the groom’s Orange home, awaiting future plans.
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W. C. CLARK
TEXAS
Edith Clark
Beaumont
Tex
W. C. Roas
st Orange
Mrs Doster Weighs Deming Home After Pardon
Maud Doster, granted an unconditional pardon by Acting Governor Duckworth, arrived in Deming and is staying at the Park Hotel. She seeks employment with a family, desires a quiet life, and wishes to express gratitude to Deming and Columbus residents for their sympathy and support.
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Maud Doster
Duckworth
Deming
Park Hotel
Doster
Calumbus
Murray & Layne Co. to host Arizona Packing Co. on Pine Street
The undefeated Murray and Layne Co. baseball team invites a fast game against Arizona Packing Co. at Pine Street diamond this Sunday at 2 30 PM. The event promises a competitive afternoon of ball on the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PINE STREET
Murray & Layne Co
Arizona Packing Co
Pine Stret diamond
United States treasurer nominee from North Dakota named
Washington Franklin White of Valley City North Dakota has been nominated by President Harding to be treasurer of the United States Peter Augustua Jay of Rhone Inland now minister to Salvator was nominated to be minister to Roumania
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Washington
Frank White
Valley City
N. D
Harding
United States
Peter Augustua Jay
Rhoe Inland
miniater
Salvator
Roumahia
Pioneer JM Morria Called to Great Beyond
JM Morria a pioneer and longtime Southwest resident dies after a long illness. Funeral with Masonic honors held at F L Nordhaus home. Rev J J Strickland Baptist minister officiated. Survived by W H Morris brother and daughter Susie Price of Douglas Arizona. Born July 21 1839 in Chattanooga Tennessee married Sarah Jane Parker October 21 1858.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Morria
Frank
Morrie Nordhaus
Mra
Arizona
Mogellon
New Deming National Bank Signs Attract City Corner
Handsomely lettered and durable black and gold signs adorn the Deming National Bank building fronting Gold and Pine streets. The attractive corner display elevates the area, signaling a big town look and feel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DEMING NATIONAL BANK
When a Feller Needs a Friend play at Rialto April 30
A library benefit play staged by local talent titled When a Feller Needs a Friend will be presented at the Rialto Theatre on April 30. The cast includes Tom Denker Mills and Bob, Paul Sevhartz, Mrs Schurtz, Jerry Smith, Frederick Roschitz, Mrs Reese and others with a Deming orchestra led by Conductor J E Watson. The plot centers on Tom and Bob facing poverty and deception as they seek a way to entertain visiting relatives, aided by a magical Rug of Truth. The notice also reports the death of Mrs Watson in Albuquerque, remarking on her husband’s long tenure as conductor between Rincon and Silver City.
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A Library Association
Rialto theatre
Satur
Deming
Tom Denker
Goilfrew
Bob
Mills
Paul Sevhartz
Schurtz
Jerry Smith
Frederick Roschitz
Reese
Faye McKeyes
David Hoffman
Joe Roach
Brooksie Robinson
King's ward
Bessie Browning
Angela Scott
Margaret Taylor
Tom
Captain Smith
Rialto
J. E. Watson
Albuquerque
Mrs. Watson
Faywood
Mr. Watson
ronming
Rincor
Silver City
Spring Term of Court in Session in Lana County
The spring term grand jury was drawn Friday and empaneled Thursday with W. S. Clark foreman and Edgar Hepp clerk. The petit jury will be returned next Monday. Civil dismissals include divorces in Branch v Branch and Best v Best. Charles Schrimpp and Stanley Ward gain citizenship. Villistas trial next week. defense to be led by R F Hamilton after failed agreement with Mexican government. Several cattle theft cases. John R. Peterson, colored, to be tried for the murder of Maggie Hayden, wife of Speedball Hayden. Grand jurors listed: Louis Rayel, Chas. M. Franklin, T. G. Upton, N. J. Welsh, R. M. Wilson, W. W. Phillips, J. O. Herrell, Oscar Tolland, Claude D. Grabert, R. T. Hedrick, J. A. Hughes, Wm. Klein, B. D. Pennington, J., W. Gibson, Lynford L. Peterson, T. K. Yates, Edgar Hepp, Gen. L. Schenk, W. S. Clark foreman, F. L. Barku, Anastacio Torres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
district court
Lana county
W. S. Clark
Edgar Hepp
branch
Best
Charles Schrimpp
Stanley Ward
Maggie Hayden
Speedball Hayden
Louis Rayel
Chas. M. Franklin
T. G. Upton
N. J. Welsh
R. M. Wilson
W. W. Phillips
J. O. Herrell
Oscar Tolland
Claude D. Grabert
R. T. Hedrick
J. A. Hughes
Wm. Klein
B. D. Pennington
J., W. Gibson
Lynford L. Peterson
T. K. Yates
Gen. L. Schenk
W. 8. Clark
foreman
F. L. Barku
Anastacio Torres
Rev Walker Attends Church Extension Meetings in Kentucky
Pastor J H Walker of Deming Methodist church travels to Louisville Kentucky for Board of Church Extension meetings April 26 27 and 28 He plans two weeks visiting relatives and friends in his old home state before returning to Deming
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WALKER
KENTUCKY
J. H. Walker
Deming
Optimistic outlook from New MexicoNY Life agents meeting
Traskell Dial reported from a New Mexico agents meeting in Albuquerque where about 20 agents gathered since a New Mexico branch office opened earlier this year. Speakers included L B Putney Editor Magee and Dick Oliver. A regulation was adopted to credit the first thousand dollar policy written by each agent each quarter to a convalescing fellow agent.
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Traskell Dial
New Mexico
New York Life Inqoree Company
Albuquerque
New York
L. B. Putney
Magee
Albuquerque Journal
Dick Oliver
Southwestern
the
New York Life
Dial
Visiting Day in Public Schools Announcement
Next Friday April 29 visitors are invited to the Deming school from 8 am to 4 pm. Prof D Martin extends an invitation to all parents and friends of the schools to a special effort to yield the public cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
Prof
D. Martin
paventes and friends of
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ILLINOIS
MASONS
Santa Fe railway
Mr. Chambers
dais
Canada
A. M. Howe
The Earth
new folder
chambers of commerce
sade
Messia Ry Ly
DLR
Weatherred
P.M Steed
chamber of commerce
hoosters
chamber of commercs
Wednesagain
Myssee
A. Tour POA
Wine
S.C. Skidmore
vhiamber of commerce
NORTH DAKOTA
JM. Morria
J. E. ‘WATSON
GRAND JURY
PETIT JURY
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