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Deming Headlight

Location

Deming, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1923

Page

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Unknown man decapitated by freight train near Camp Cody switch

A unidentified young man, about 22 to 25, was found dead on Santa Fe tracks east of the old Camp Cody switch after being struck by freight No. 412. A Los Angeles laundry ticket No. 2971 offered the only hope of identification. The victim wore a greenish trousers, a coat, and overalls, with a box of matches and a Catholic emblem among his belongings. Deputy Sheriff L. Davis and Dr. J. G. Moir investigated. coroner’s inquest ruled death by train. Interment followed at Mountain View.

Laonizas Hernando Holy Cross Sanitarium Camp Cody S. P Hermandez round house the Santa Fe L. Davis J. G. Moir hhen Co. Rogers W. J. Berry J. C. O'Leary Jack Griffin Riley George Frank Baze Jas. Duchonne C. H. Davis Highiv pompedore Los Angeles Davis d. A. Mahoney Mountain View

Deming Schools Set to Open September Fourth

Deming schools will begin on September 4 with students reporting to their previous rooms for promotion, then moving to their new grades after instruction. Parents must ensure children attend daily, obtain books, and call the superintendent if starting their children. Band of Education plans five community entertainments this year to benefit public school aims.

Deming Lowell Band of Education Verno Concert Company William D. Saitiel Van O. Browne Mares and Company Anagicians Mareli Columbus

State rail link recommendation favors Colorado, Southern line

The New Mexico Corporation Commission urges the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the Colorado, Colorado & Mexican Realroad Company to build a line from Columbia to Farmington New Mexico with a branch to Springerville Arizona. It calls for solid financial proof and timely operation, noting western transport needs and the proposed route.

New Meview Corporation Commission Interstate Camimercy Commission B. H. Meyer Interstate Commerce Commission Washington ,D. C Meyers Colorado, Columbus & Mexican, Realroad New Mexico Columbia Farmington N. M Springerville Ariz

Rural teachers chosen by Long County board of education

The Long County Rural Teachers contracts were approved. Names listed include Eva Harrison Spalding Bertha Clark Oldtown Ruby Harrison Nutt Birdie Riley Florida Edith Holiday Lewis Flats Rita Hyatt Mountain View Emily Berry Hondale Mattie Blackwell Capitol Dome Josephine Stetson Cambray Georgia Pound Cavett Gaga. Schools set to open September 4 except Mountain View which starts September 17.

Long County County Board of Education Eva Harrison Spalding Bertha Clark Oldtown Ruby Harrison Nutt Birdie Riley Florida Edith Holiday Lewis Flats Rita Hyatt Mountain View Emily Berry Hondale Mattie Blackwell Capitol Dome Josephine Stetson Cambray Georgia Pound Cavett Gaga Hérmynaa board

Bad spot on road between Nutt and Florida station

After heavy rains a severe pothole between Nutt and Florida station renders the road nearly impassable. Tourists from Hillaboro struggle to pass as C Bassett of Bassett Garage pulled six cars from the mud last Friday afternoon. Authorities are urged to act promptly to repair the fault about 24 miles from Deming.

Nutt Florida station Hillaboro C. Bassett Bassett Garage

Mr and Mrs Charles Davie Return From Summer Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Davie arrived home last Monday night after spending the summer months in Kansas and Indiana. Mrs Davie attended a teachers institute in California, going there from Kansas. She is a teacher in the Deming schools.

Charles Davie Kanana Indiana Davie teachers’ institute California Kansas Deming

Deming Hosts Inaugural Invitational Golf Tournament

On Sunday at 9:00, Deming and surrounding towns stage a qualifier 18 holes for their first invitation golf tourney. Local businesses donate prizes including imported golf socks, golf clubs, balls, a jacket, a flashlight, and other items. The club offers two major clubs for the winner and medalist, with prizes and consolation in each flight, and a scoreboard will track progress for visiting players.

Deming Jack Tidmore Clark Colthing Co Kinnear & Hines Deming Tee & Electric Co Liberty O'Leary Berhert ‘Taveyton Horderland Garage Bassett Motor Co Pries

Ranch owner Frank Hill badly injured in horse accident

Frank Hill, owner of a ranch 48 miles west of Deming, was thrown or crushed when his horse fell on him last Wednesday. He lay unconscious in the sun until Mrs. Pool found him and summoned help. Taken to the Ladies Hospital, his right leg between the ankle and knee was broken. He remained semi conscious until Monday but is now recovering.

Frank Hill Deming

Moran entertains for Miss Bulwin at Iron Street home

Mina Maxine Moran hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering from 2:30 to 6:00 at the S. Iron Street home of her parents in honor of Margery Bulwin of El Paso Texas a guest in the Williams home. Guests included Dorothy Orcutt Virginia Orcutt Genevieve Kerr Patty Moran Jane Algier Roberta Tidmore Ruby Boswell Anna Kelly Mary Grane Margaret Whit horn and Margery Balwin. Refreshments of ice cream cake bun ch and candy were served.

Mina Maxine Moran S. Iron Margery Bulwin El Paso Texas Mrs. Williams Miss Maxine Dorothy and Virginia Orcutt Genevieve Kerr Patty Moran Jane Algier Roberta Tidmore Ruby Boswell Anna Kelly Mary Grane Margaret Whithorn Margery Balwin

Dance at Faywood Springs Promises Big Weekend Fun

A big dance and entertainment is planned for Faywood Springs tomorrow night with the Bye-piece dance orchestra, reputed to be the best in the southwest. A large crowd from surrounding towns is expected, and attendees are promised a top entertainment event of the season.

Faywood Springs

Burglars Hit Two Stores On Saturday Night

Burglars broke into Clark Clothing Store on Gold Avenue and J. A. Mahoney, gaining entry through a basement window and rear door respectively. About $200 in goods at Clark was taken. Mahoney yielded 50 cents and a flashlight. A separate late Sunday disturbance was heard at Wiynhower and Hayes grocery, with intruder fleeing before officers arrived. Armory break-in reported with stock to be checked to confirm losses.

Clark Clothing Gold avenue J. A. Mahoney Wiynhower & Hayes Hayes

No new cases diphtheria opens Sept with vaccines

The Health Officer reports no new diphtheria cases in ten months and urges full school reopening on Sept dth. All students must be vaccinated for smallpox by state health order. Three diphtheria cases were quarantined after being traced to Albuquerque and are now disinfected and cleared.

State Board of Health Albuquerque State laboratory

Labor Day Holiday Hours At Deming Post Office

The schedule for Labor Day September 1929 shows stamp general delivery registration and parcel post windows open 10 a m to 12 m. Money order and postal saving windows closed all day. Morning deliveries continue. Collections from street letter boxes at 10 a m.

Deming jstreet

Suburban Club gathers for luncheon hosted by Mrs Paulk

The Suburban Club met Tuesday with Mrs. C H Paulk hosting at Ivan Street. Illness of the president Mrs Dexter kept some members away. Guests enjoying the noon dinner included Mesdames Redman Shaw Weice Holliday Clos Xan Johnson Ingram and Abram.

C. H. Paulk Ivan Dexter

Campus Pool Hall Leased and Remodel Under Way

The Campus Pool Hall, previously owned by Joe Carollo, has been leased by H. D. Hickey and L. M. Burke. They will remodel and reopen for business as Camp Pool Hall this September, with Dick Englert handling interior decorating work.

Joe Carollo H. D. Hickey L. M. Burke toaineas Sept. Jat Camp Pool Hall Dick Englert

Junior Endeavor Picnic at Red Bridge

The Junior Endeavor of the Church of Christ held a picnic at the red bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Brown and Mrs. Berry chaperoned sixteen boys and girls who attended, and all reported a great time despite a heavy rain on the way home.

Church of Christ red bridge Mra J. B. Brown Mra. Berry

Federal grand jury drawn for Albuquerque September term

George A. Ackerman D Gibson and W H Carson of this city have been drawn on the petit jury for the United States District Court term in Albuquerque beginning September 14.

George A. Ackerman

Deming Rodeo Planned for September 21 and 22

Deming Rodeo organizers set for Friday and Saturday September 21 and 22 at the city grounds east of town. The event includes calf roping bronco riding steer riding bulldogging auto races and a 50 mile auto race with purses of 200 and 100. Admission prices and the tentative program were outlined at a Wednesday night meeting of Rodeo Association officers and committeemen.

Rodeo Association Chamber of Commerce bis Mexico New Mexico thia Phoenix Ariz Juarez Deming Herman Lindauer J. W. Phillips C. Skidmore Kelly Phillips P. M. Steed J. G. Cooper J. ©. Watson F. Weatherred R. F. Hamilton A. A. Temke F. Glim

Troop C Cavalry Arrives Home After Training

Troop C and Headquarters Detachment of 111th Cavalry New Mexico National Guard, stationed 16 days at Camp Hinkie Fort Elias, returned home yesterday afternoon. They won the competitive drill last Tuesday, Corporals Meritt and Marshall Kelly took rescue race, Wayne Darling second in best trained enlisted man’s mount. Major Ely Captain Sage and Lieutenant Poe to represent New Mexico at Camp Perry rifle meet September 1 to 28. Train via Ft Bliss arrived about 3 PM yesterday after 7 AM departure.

111th Cavalry N. M N. G Camp Hinkie Fort Elias Wayne Darling Major Ely Captain Sage Poe New Mexico Camp Perry Ohio ef. Ft. Bliss Rincon Santa Je

Oil News From Florida Well Deepens at 1733 Feet

The Florida Well advances rapidly with the bit at 1733 feet showing a red sandstone formation alternating with brown layers. The well remains in good condition as operations continue.

Florida

Advisory Bound officials named ex officio members

A. J. Tidmore H Lindaser C Skidmore W H Orcutt I A Vanes Emmett Connolly and Geo Asker man are listed as committee members with all officials serving ex officio on the Advisory Bound.

A. J. Tidmore H.Lindaser C.Skidmore W. H. Orcutt I. A. Vanes Emmett Connolly Geo. Askerman

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LEONIDAS HERNANDEZ Ste RECOMMENDS A.M PRIEER A. G. Spalding Palace Drug Store H. Nordhaus & Sons Co J. A. Mahoney, Inc Rosser Drug Store FRANK MILL MANINE MORAN CLARKS MAHONEY'S Claude Davis Ft. Bliss theves MOIR JUNIOR ENDEAVOR PICNIC tha Hashlight G. D. Natfield A. C. Powell H. H. Jacoba Dr. R. C. Hoffaian Clarence Morgan Hy. Raithel TROOP C FORT BLISS Angelus Clinton Rosalie Holy Cross Sanatorium Mt. Carmel Hospital Beniti Salt Lake City Utah M. Waltrude A. G. Bruce San Diego Cal Kathryn Bruce S. Granita Ave Bruce Jack Lamb Arizona J. A. ‘Mahoney roth Canada north end United States Marlin Ohman Dering SRERIVE
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