Clinton Returns to Work at Angelus Well
Jr. B. Clinton, chief driller for the Angelus project, returned to Deming after going to Los Angeles to cement the Angelus Well. He will test the cementing in about a week, hopeful the water can be shut off and the well will come in. Deming residents await a real test, confident oil may be found if the well is sealed and bailed properly.
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B. Clinton
shief
Angelus
Los Angeles
Deming
Clinton
Pardoning Magee a Bold Gubernatorial Act
Governor Hinkle pardons editor Carl Magee citing harsh sentences and court disgrace. The move signals possible judicial rebuke, hints at upcoming campaign clashes, and portends a broader fight for cleaner government in New Mexico. The stance may boost state sentiment for unreined machinery and governance. July 18.
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New Mexico
Hinkle
B! Poso Herald
Pancho Villa Assassinated Last Saturday
A Mexican civil leader Pancho Villa was killed last Saturday near Parral as his party rode to a ranch. The shooting left Villa and several others dead with bullets from attackers stationed in a house. The article notes Villa’s mixed legacy, his charitable acts, and the ongoing pursuit by authorities to bring his killers to justice.
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Pancho Villa
Mexico
Parral
Villa
7 Villa
Diaz
lfe
Deming
Columbus
au shen
Qhregon
Law Not War Day Observed By National Council
National Council for Prevention of War promotes Law Not War Day in July with slogan No More War this year. Local W O T U oversees tasks. Mesdames Siler and Davis lead. Bills distributed for town placement. pastors may preach on the topic Sunday. Quotes urge government action toward peace and support for the World Court.
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alsits
Mesdames Siler
Davis
World Court
Advertising sinks Day & Martin shoe polish house
The London firm Day & Martin, makers of shoe blacking noted in Dickens and cited by Hood and others, admits neglect of advertising led to its forced sale. The company says it did not keep up its advertising.
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Day & Martin
London
Charles Dickens
Thomas Hood
Garlyle
Bret Harte
George Eliot
Slaterys Locate in Ft. Bayard Area
Mr and Mrs B J Slatery of Ft Bayard NM have moved to 5188 Shiver Mr Mike Foley of Ft Bayard moved down for the summer and fall T M Sumpter, away on a three months vacation visiting Oklahoma, has returned and is mighty glad to be back in Mexico and particularly in Dening
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B. J. Slatery
Ft. Bayard
N. M
Shiver
Mike +. Foley
fal
T. M. Sumpter
Oklahoma
anya
Mexico
Dening
Florida Well Nearing Oil Strike At 1420 Feet
State Corporation Commission reports favorable on the Florida well as drillers push past 1400 feet in red sandstone. Progress includes 22 feet in a day and 15 feet on several days, with new cable and continued drilling. leases will rise August 1 and owners urge prompt action to secure current low prices while pay comes near.
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Florida
Liquor haul at city edge uncovers Mrs Carreon
Sheriff Smyer and Deputy Davis stopped a car carrying Mr and Mrs Petra Carreon. They found 23 pints of tequila and three quarts of sotol hidden in a dress worn by Mrs Carreon. Both were jailed, posted bonds, and were released. Petra Carreon was later arrested in Columbus for selling liquor. Bonds fixed at 750 for both, then 600 for Petra.
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Jack Smyer
L. 2. Davis
Petra Carreon
Columbus
United States
B. ¥. McKeyes
Petra Currean ws
Jase Fuller
Milk Can Sterilization Warns Health Officer
In hot weather sour milk is common. The State Bureau of Public Health urges sterilizing all containers in boiling water or steam for 25 minutes before filling. Consumers should rinse bottles, chill milk promptly, and wash bottles before reuse to prevent contamination. County Health Officer J. G. Moir signs the notice.
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State Bureau of Public Health
J. G. MOIR
Man fined fifty dollars for petty larceny in court
Tom Dendergrass was caught Friday night by Patrolman Riley George behind Schoepf's Garage taking parts from a Buick car. He faced trial Monday in Judge C. Roger's court, was fined fifty dollars plus costs, paid the fine, and was released.
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Tom Dendergrass
Riley George
Schoepf
Deming Church Notices Listings and Meetings
Maple Street Church of Christ and The Salvation Army hold services with scripture texts and times listed. Major Bradley to conduct Sunday service. women’s missionary society reports include program titles and names, with devotional notes and speaker credits.
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Maple Street Church of Christ
Maple St
Copper Ave
J. B. Brown
Woman’s Missionary meeting
Salvation Army Hutchi
Bradley
Women’s Mission Society Meets to Discuss Evangelistic Agencies
The Women’s Mission Society of the Baptist church gathered at Mrs D P Weatherred’s South Platinum home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Geo Brooks led the session with the topic Evangelistic Agencies of the Foreign Board. Readings included Our Father’s Business by Mrs Wallace and League of Missions by Mrs Siler with Japan by Mrs Stevenson. Social hour featured grape juice, sherbet, and cakes.
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Women’s Mission Society of the Baptist church
D. P. Weatherred
South Platinum
Geo. Brooks
Foreign Board
Brokes
Wallace
League of Missions
Siler
Japan
Stevenson
Daniel
Capt J W Poe Helped Run Down Billy the Kid
Capt J W Poe, pioneer of the Southwest and one of three who tracked Billy the Kid, died at his Roswell home on July 21. He stood guard at the adobe in Ft Sumner on the night of July 14, 1881 when Sheriff Pat Garrett killed the outlaw. Poe helped organize banking institutions and held high posts in New Mexico Masonry. A M Gildea aided the hunt but was not at the killing scene, yet pursued the outlaw and kept him moving.
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J. W. Poe
Southwest
Bully the Kid
Roswell
Capt. Poe
Ft. Sumner
N. M
Pat Garrett
New Mexico
grand chapter of
grand commandery of
Roswell lodge No. 18
A. M. Gildea
Billy the Kid
atill
outlaw
Graduates at State Teachers College Silver City
Graduates at the State Teachers College Silver City include Martha Eda Clark of Deming earning the Master of Pedagogy and Marie Mier Holland earning the Bachelor of Pedagogy. The session graduated 60 students from six states.
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State Teachers’ College
Silver City
Martha Eda Clark
Deming
Marie Mier Holland
Teachers’ College
National Guard overnight hike to Fort Bliss near Deming
Interest grows in two National Guard detachments at Deming ahead of a two week encampment at Fort Bliss starting August 17. Detachments from Troop C and Headquarters depart Saturday for overnight camp about 40 miles north, returning Sunday. Rifle range practice and officer schedules dominate the proceedings with Maj Clyde Bart Ely commanding and Lt William A. Poe as adjutant.
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National Guard
Deming
Fort Bliss
111th Cavalry
N. M
Suly
Clyde Bart Ely
William A. Poe
C. G. Sage
Benjamin Wheatley
N. J. Strumquist
Memory H. Gain
CG. Butler
L. M. Case
Fred Smith
Bly
Sage Range Cr
Schweppe
Guincy
Beal
Prugel
Maj
Smith
Freeman
Curtis
Davis
Adj
John ¥. Skipwith
New Mexico National Guard
Lester
A. Sprinkle
Santa Fe
Clyde Earl Ely
Wm. A. Poelet
Memory H. Cain
Clark Butler
Santa Fe assesses new railroad from Columbus to Farmington
The State Corporation Commission held a two day session in Santa Fe to hear testimony in the A. T. S. F. railroad company complaint against the Interstate Commerce Commission grant for a certificate of necessity and convenience to the Colorado, Columbus & Mexican railroad to build from Columbus, New Mexico to Farmington, New Mexico. The commission members J. M. Luna, Bonifacio Montoya and Hugh H. Williams heard one Santa Fe witness, Capt. Reid, and were aided by supporters from Chambers of Commerce and local stockholders. The record may exceed two thousand pages and a decision from the I C C is expected within about ninety days.
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State Corporation Commission
J. M. Luna
Bonifacio Montoya
Hugh H. Williams
Santa Pe
A. T. & S. F. railroad company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Colorado, Columbus & Mexican railroad company
Columbus
N. M
Farmington
Santa Fe
Reid
New Mexico
the
LCC
U. S
Auto Wreck Near Deming Injures Two Men
Sunday night about 12 miles south of Deming on the Columbus road the Durant roadster driven by Fred Bull and with Mr. Benson of Santa Rita overturned after a flip stop at 30 to 40 mph. Bull suffered a dislocated shoulder and bruises while Benson escaped with minor cuts. The account notes luck in missing serious or fatal injuries.
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Fred Bull
Mr. Benson
Santa Rita
Deming
Columbus road
Ball
Benson
Mickie Urges Merchants to Improve Goods and Service
A reader letter urges merchants to offer better goods and faster service. The author calls for improved pricing and higher standards to attract customers, emphasizing value and quality over flashy advertising.
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Washington
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