Verdict Awards Damages to Mrs Price Against Ladies Hospital
Mrs Beatrice Price of Minnesota won 6500 in damages from the Ladies Hospital in a federal suit decided in Alice on Monday over burns from hot water bottles used during a March 1918 appendectomy. The jury held the hospital liable but not its directors, with an appeal to the supreme court anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Price
Minnesota
Alice
Ladies’ Hospital
Albuquerque
Kira. Ascha Field
J. A. Mahoney
Kate Muir
H. C. Brown
Emma Duff
liabie
supreme court
H. B. Jamisan
R. F. Hamilton
Deming
A. B. Renehan
Santa Fe
Neblett
Price
Miss Schilling
Reid
Duff
hospital association
Inventor Beginning to Receive Royalties
R. E. Thompson, manager of the Permini Ice and Electric Co, accepts a royalty check for the first sales of a draft relation indicator he patented. Leading appliance manufacturers foresee substantial future revenue from the invention. Deming residents recall Morganthaler’s line tope, which transformed the newspaper business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Thompson
Permini, Ice & Electric Co
Thompsot
Thompson
Clark Clothing Co Robbers All Captured and Bound Over
Robert E. Fisher, the fourth man linked to the Clark Clothing Co robbery, was brought back from Chilliecthe C by Deputy Sheriff H J Kane. He pleaded guilty before Judge Rogers and was bound over to await grand jury action. Sheriff’s office efforts led to the arrest of all involved. Fisher had joined the U S Army and was sent to Chilliecthe where he was traced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Fisher
Clark | Clothing Co
Chillieecthe
H. J. Kane
Julge Rogers
vison
Fisher
U. S. army
Chillicothe
Suwwyer
Official to Aid with Income Tax Returns Schedule
Theede deputy internal revenue tax collector outlines a five week itinerary for tax return assistance. Appearances set in Demi Columnebruary Hechite Lordaburr Silver City Tyrone Nt Hurley Santo Rita Deming Las Cruces Rincon Rot Springs Hitlabory with dates in late January through March at multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theede
internal revenue tax
Hechite
Lordaburr
Silver City
Tyrone
Hurley
Santo Rita
patch
Deming
Las Cruces
Rincon
Rot Springs
Meer M4
Hitlabory
Death of Mrs Nannie Tome in Deming
Mrs Nannie Tome died at her home in Deming in her 68th year after a sudden illness. She was a Methodist church member, assisted in Dr Y M Steed’s office, and survived by daughters C H Siler Roy Roberts and Peat Cobble. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev J H Walker officiating, burial in Mountainview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Naraleh
Bowth frensyense
Busi
Methodist church
y. M. Steed
C. H. Siler
Roy Roberts
Peat Cobble
Deming
Roberts
El Paso
Hey
J. H. Walker
Mountainview
Oscar Tyson Dies in Columbus at 27
Oscar Tyson, 27, master mechanic at Camp Furlong, died Sunday in Columbus from pneumonia after falling ill Friday. He was an ex-soldier discharged 17 months ago and survived by his wife. Funeral services were held Thursday at his Columbus home with Masonic lodge and Ruth chapter honors, and burial followed at Mountainview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Mirror
Oscar Tyson
Columbus
Camp Furlong
Demi lodge
A. F
A. M
Ruth
0. B.S
K. So. Houlder
Episcopal church of
Denting
Mountainview cemetery
Masonic lodge
Bauman Family Returns to Deming From Ranger Texas
E W Bauman and family came back to Deming from Ranger Texas early this week. Mrs Bauman has paralysis and they returned for access to better treatment here. Bauman says Ranger’s business conditions hold up well with a population around 20 000 and many new buildings replacing older wooden structures.
Rev Edward C Morgan Remains Active Pastors Venice Cal
In a letter to The Headlight Rev Edward C Morgan longtime Deming Methodist pastor reports he serves St Mark's Methodist Church in Venice California. He says he is in good health and his family is well with children excelling in school. He also teaches history at the University of Southern California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. MORGAN
CALIFORNIA
Edward C. Morgan
Methodist
Deming
St. Mark's Methodist church
Venice
Cal
Mr. Morgan
University of Southern California at
Los, Angeles
Morgans
Deming Stags Host Duplicate Whist Stag Party
Mr and Mrs W S Clark entertained numerous friends with a duplicate whist stag party last Saturday evening. The informal but lavish affair pleased all attendees as hosts promised simple refreshments and ample hospitality. Rev K L Houlder to host a similar event tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DEMING STAGS
W. S. Clark
K. L. Houlder
Range price cuts spark full market shift
The Great Ma range maker announces a 20 to 25 cent general price reduction to restore normal prices quickly. The move signals anticipated lower iron and tubor costs and aims to halt ongoing price erosion by a large upfront adjustment rather than staged cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Mareatic
County Board Drops Special Counsel Vaught and Watson
The county commissioners rescinded a previous resolution to hire Vaught and Watson as special counsel to pursue reimbursement on railroad bonds. They believe the district attorney can handle the case and expect a possible $1600 saving. The new board vows careful work and is auditing the county hospital to aim for self sufficiency while maintaining patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaught & Watson
Lone county
Daughter of H B Strickler Married in Scottdale Pa
Deming friends received notice of the marriage of Miss Elsie Marie Strickler to Percy Ray Oliver in Scottdale Pennsylvania on January 1. Miss Strickler is the daughter of H B Strickler formerly residing in this city with many friends here who wish her happiness.
Teachers honored with multiple social events this week
A number of entertainments were given for school teachers in the past week. Highlights include bridge parties hosted by Miss Clara Eailees on Saturday evening, Miss Hendricks on Thursday, and Miss Anna McGee at the Tinklepaugh home on West Spruce Street Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Eailees
Hendricks
Anna McGee
Tinklepaugh
West Spruce street
Outlook for Om Brightened Amid Oil Drilling Talks
The article notes improving prospects in Luna County with Deming feared as a second El Dorado oil district. It reports Angelus hydraulic jacks aiding casing, Myndus hotel leased by hopeful investors, and Florida Oil drilling past 1400 feet while expecting to pass a buckled casing near the 1500-foot level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado oil
alice
Luna county
Angelus
Myndus
Florida Oil company
Miss Merrill Resigns for San Diego Teaching Post
Ruth Merrill has resigned from the public schools here and left for San Diego on Monday night where she will teach in the San Diego schools. Her former post is filled by Mrs May, who taught in the local schools a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Merrill
San Diego
May
Automobiles Tourists Speak At O'Leary's Corner
A long note from Harry Harrison and others details cross country travel from Rochester to California, road conditions, and tourist needs. The piece notes best routes, signs, and lodging for travelers, with emphasis on Arizona New Mexico roads and Mississippi river basin detours. It mentions stage connections at Columbus and Deming traffic counts and calls for tourist facilities at Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsace-Lorrain
Bernhem
United States
New York
vna
Ford
Los Angeles
Tam
Auto Club
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Indio
Blythe
Joseph Grossman
Rochester
N. C
est
Baltimore
Carolinas
Virginia
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Pine Bluff
Ark
Mississippi river
Texas
Florida
D. L. Petera
state highway commission
Deming
Jeters
kot
America
Hunter Relief Bill Passes U S Senate
Senator A A Jones announced that a relief bill for Hunter, who was fatally injured while valiantly serving, passed the U S Senate and was sent to the House for its action. Friends in this locality urge government recognition of his bravery and duty at the present Congress session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Jones
Hunter
senate
Hernandes
congress
Silver City Strollers Receive Warm Deming Welcome
A series of letters from Silver City Strollers and supporters praise Deming for a cordial reception to their recent show. Burton Bunch and Wayne MacV. Wilson commend the audience and critics, noting the strong turnout and the high quality of the amateur cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Deming
Wilson
Santa Fe
New Mexico
El Paso
Burton Bunch
Grant County Chamber of Commerce
Haskell Dial
Mr. Dial
Dening
Wayne MacV. Wilson
New Mexico Cottage Sanitorium
Grant County to dispense with March term of court
Eastern readers learn Grant county will skip the regular March term as no cases of importance require grand jury attention. Historically spring and fall terms saw murder cases, but recent months show minor offenses. Defendants often plead guilty to information, saving taxpayers money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GRANT COUNTY
prand
Barn Destroyed After Fine Incurred In Weekend Incident
A damaged text fragment describes a barn destruction following a fine and mentions a person named Fakik and a location with tenuous details. The readable parts indicate property loss and legal action around a weekend event.
Revenue Code Play Prompts Press of New Mexico Senate
Santa Fe reports a partisan clash over a revenue code and state game commission reforms. Democrats press prompt action to airing the bill while Republicans push constitutional changes to shrink the corporation commission and replace it with a single public utilities director. The piece notes battles over road funding with a push for precinct road superintendents and a clash with the highway bill amid political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
iemotem messares te majors
the
revenue commission
Col. C. K. B. Sellers
senate
game commission
state game protective association
game association
Tom Gable
Colfax county
commission
corporation commission
A. L. Zinn
Quay County
Bonifacio Montoya
J. M. Luna
Hugh H. Williams
New Mexico
Union County
Mechem
state highway commission
Deming Library Sought as Countywide Benefit
A brief note in The Headlight requests funding for rural libraries, urging countywide support. The piece emphasizes the Deming library as a central county institution and calls for broader library access across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming Library
bucks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nannie Tome
J. TYSON
H. B. STRICKLER
SCOTTDALE, PA
WELLS OF FLORIDA
O’LEARY’S CORNER
Harry Harrison
Golden State
San Francisco
Douglas
Joe Clark
U. S. Senate
A. hee
REVENUE ACTION
SHERIFES OPS
NPw
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