13 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Deming Headlight
Location
Deming, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
1
Article recounts a preliminary survey of a proposed line from near Noguerdy to Deming New Mexico with ties to Cruces and Albuquerque routes. It notes plans for a rail extension aiding ore transport and mentions Santa Fe and other companies alongside political commentary on reform and village incorporation.
District court in Luna County opened with a Sierra County murder case on change of venue. The Grand Jury and committees report on county offices and jail affaires praising system and routine, noting some reforms and recommending bedding upgrades.
An account from Winchester Indiana describes a deadly attack and a wife’s illness, noting medical claims of Dr King’s New Life Pills. The passage also covers a court social event at Mrs Frank Thursmond’s Pine Street residence with a progressive whist party hosted by W H Greer and others, listing attendees and prizes. The text closes with brief unauthenticated ads for Liver Painter pills.
A compact listing shows several contests with prizes and entry fees. Events include a quarter mile race with a $75 prize, a 1 mile cowpony race, a riding contest with $40 and $15 prizes, and a roping contest offering top prizes of $125, $40 and $20. Young ladies basketball game noted among activities.
Monday night a long abandoned building once used by Masonic lodges and by C. T. Brown as a carriage repository burned to the ground. Citizens and city workers fought to save the block on the south side of Manzanares avenue as flames spread through the structure. A sleeping occupant in the building heard movement and investigation revealed the fire.
A local letter extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption citing cures from severe lung illness. The ad promotes steel plate script calling cards and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for scratches, bruises and skin issues, with low prices and free bottles at druggists.
An 19th century patent medicine ad touts Dr Simmons Sareajarilla and Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It claims cures for neuralgia rheumatism cramps and stomach pains with doses priced at 50 cents. A Summer Hill New York resident named J Snell reports relief after two doses enabling him to attend a party. Manufactured by J Simmons Jr Medicine Co and sold by druggists.
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