Mining boom near Cook's Peak sparks Luna County hopes
A visiting reporter visits mining claims north of Cook's Peak and learns Luna Consolidated Mining Co plans to start with 1.5 million dollars capital. The group holds 21 claims, extracting lead, silver and zinc, with vast deposits in Luna County. Optimism rises about future employment, shipments, and regional development spurred by new rail and processing facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John PB. Mark
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Cook’s Peak
Luna County
Peter Mack
Luna Consolidated Mining Co
Mack
Lina County
Tres Hermanes
Cork
Fl Paso
Luni county
Deming Headlight 1901 special edition details
A courtesy copy of an illustrated 1901 Deming Headlight edition describes Deming as The Star City of the Great Southwest. It notes editor likely Geo L Shakespeare, includes many business and home illustrations, mentions Adelphi Club and school, mining scenes, 24 pages plus cover, Bank of Deming statement dated July 1 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rosch
Deming
Great Southwest
S. M. Davis
Geo. L. Shakespeare
Shakespeare
Cattle Bring Fine Condition On Cook's Peak Trip
On a Cook's Peak excursion last Sunday many cattle looked exceptionally fine. In the valley conditions were poorer, but as elevation increased the cattle improved, with top mountain range herds described as fat enough for prime beef. Calves yearlings two year olds cows and steers all in prime shape. ample spring water and high-quality grazing noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook's Peak
Dutcher Slashed by Man Over Bottling Timbers
J J Dutcher grocery store owner was slashed by John Sheppard early Tuesday in a street altercation over heavy timbers from Bottling Co. Witzel testified the timbers were Sheppard’s. Dutcher required 18 stitches and Sheppard was jailed on an assault with intent to kill charge, released later that afternoon on a $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Dutcher
John Sheppard
Dutcher
Witzel
Bottling Co
Sheppard
Mr. Witzel
Sheri’ Smyer
Mr. Smyer
Mr. Dutcher
Camp Fire Girls Enjoy Plein Fare and Bear Tales
Camp Fire Girls hosted a plenic supper at the cabin with guests from surrounding camps and Mescalero. Superintendent Morgan and postal clerk Hall visited, milk and bread were shared, and Indian hunter Charlie entertained with bear stories before packing for departure and a Deming arrival, the trip deemed a huge success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mescalero
Pokunkus Library Society
Morgan
Richard Hall
Mr. Morgan
Charlie
Deming
Luna County Reports No Local Prisoners Since 1918
For the first time since 1918 Luna County has no prisoners belonging to its citizens. The jail houses inmates from neighboring counties and federal prisoners held temporarily. Officials note the county’s residents are among the best and express hope none will be incarcerated again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luna county
Deming
Albuquerque jurist named to Pecos water treaty panel
R H Farin of Albuquerque, former chief justice, has been chosen by Governor Hinkle as representative over New Mexico on an inter state commission to negotiate a Pecos river water sharing treaty with Texas under a law from the Sixth State Legislature. Texas governor has already appointed a commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Farin
Albuquerque
state supreme court
hax
Hinkle
New Mexico
Texas
Pecos
Vexas
board of medical exaussiLers
Hinkie
W. T. Joyrier
Roswill
J. A. Massie
Santa Me
Jt Watson
Gallup
H. A. Miller
Glovis
J. G. Rice
Albur qterque
Dr M J Moran Hoosier dentist with varied career and public service
Dr M J Moran a Hoosier by birth built a varied career from corn planting to brick work hotel service and theatre work before studying dentistry in Indianapolis and Ohio. After graduating he moved to Dering about 19 years ago achieving notable success serving as a state dental examiner and U S Government examiner during Camp Cody days. He now practices as dental surgeon for Holy Cross Sanitorium with offices in the Mahoney building and hosts open houses for friends during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginati
Indianapolis
Ohio State Dental College
Dering
State Board of Dental Examiners
U. S
Camp Cody
Holy Cross
De. Moran
New Mexico
Mahoney building
Arrests in western Deming escapees after Fourth of July chaos
Kimmet McDaniel aged 26 and A L Parker aged 80 were captured about 13 miles southwest of Deming by Sheriff Jack Suyer and deputies. They escaped from Florence Arizona penitentiary on May 13 and have been sought across the Southwest. They confessed to thefts from Duncan Arizona to Red Rock and White Springs New Mexico, and planned to flee to Mexico. They were brought to Deming and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmet McDaniel
A. L. Parker
Deming
Jack Suyer
L. Z. Davis
Sid Baylor
Florence
Arizona
McDaniel
Cochise County
Smyer
Mexico
Duncan
Red Rock
N. M
White Springs
Mimbrea
Florida Gas Work Cementing At Angelus Report
The article notes R L Ormsbee, formerly Santa Fe Capital City Bank cashier, appointed chief clerk at the state penitentiary by Warden McManus. It mentions a new board of medical examiners, a US Forest Service agreement protecting 200000 acres from fire, and a survey by federal fishery officials to identify plantable game fish in NM streams. It also covers gas well activity near Angelus, with measurements, potential pay depth, and plans to drill toward 1400 feet as crews mobilize and await further leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Ormsbee
Capital City Bank
Santa Fe
the
state penitentiary
Mc-Manus
W. B. Bayer
Ormsbee
Mc- Manus
A. HT. Dinsmore
New Mexico
Grace Mclaven
state game and fish commission
United States forest service
Justiniano Baca
Florida
Tuust
Che
Camp Fire Girls Return From Camping Trip
The Steeves Camp Fire group came home sunburned and tired from a Munbres camping trip. Scouts Esther Doughiss and Margaret Green stirred mischief by putting cactus in beds and scaring others, while Margarette Bryan Courtlan McKinney and Christine McKissick were noted as camp angels. Fanny Alison hurt her knee and earned the nickname Crippie, as Margaret Cook vamped the boys nearby. The group thanks Mr McKinney Mr S Z Smith Carle Griffin and especially Mrs Cook and Mrs Goak for chaperoning and help, with plans to go again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeves
Munbres
Esther Doughiss
Margaret Green
Margarette Bryan
Courtlan McKinney
Christine McKissick
McKinney
S. Z. Smith
Carle Griffin
Fire Department Responds To Two East Ash And Court House Area Blazes
CAMP REPORTER. FIRE DEPARTMENT KEPT BUSY. Firemen fought a Friday afternoon blaze in a small frame house on East Ash street, destroying the building with no occupants and no insurance claimed. A second call near midnight targeted a residence southeast of the courthouse outside city limits. the building burned, adjacent structures were saved, and some insurance coverage was noted. The origins of both fires remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Ash street
court house
Three Boys Release Ordered By Texas Judge
Alvie Bodine Osie Spirky and Star Ald Adama were ordered released by Judge Ryan last Tuesday to Mrs Emon Webster probation officer at El Paso Texas. The trio had been charged with stealing trucks from Meyers Market and Gem Grocery on May 24 and were transferred to probation supervision in the El Paso area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvie Bodine
Osie Spirky
STarald Adama
Meyers’ Market
Gem
Ryan
Emon ‘Webster
El Pago
Texas
Local court rows sentence youths and horse theft suspects
In Judge Ry charged with assault with clearly weapon, received a heavy Monday in Judge Ryan's miurl, and was sentenced to 2 to years in the penitentiary at Santa Fe. Table Rasoy, aged 14, charged with foonery and with issuing forged checks, was given a hearing before Judge Ryan and sentenced to the reform school until further orders of the court. Tom Carver and Ray Warren of Hidalgo county were sentenced Saturday in Judges Ryan's court to one to years in the penitentiary for stealing a saddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Santa Fe
Table Rasoy
Tom Carver
Ray Warren
Hidalgo county
Tuan
Judge Rogers Court Disposes Soliowine Cases
The Talea Rogers court disposed of the Soliowine cases last Monday. M. Ponce was fined 15 dollars and costs for drunken and disorderly conduct. Sivadove Yantz was dismissed for lack of evidence on drunken and disorderly conduct. Serafigo Romas, Francisco Estrada and Guadaloupe Maree were each fined 2 dollars for disturbing the peace, totaling 9 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soliowine
Talea Rogers
M. Ponce
Sdvadove Yantz
Serafigo Romas
Francisco Estrada
Guadaloupe Maree
Runaway El Paso Boys Captured After California Trip
J. W. Pike R. C. Mavecty and BR. Gilbert all from El Paso took Pike's mother's car last Saturday headed to California. Officers alerted when the trio reached Deming. They misidentified a local man at a cafe leading to their arrest. the boys were returned home by Pike's mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pike
R. C. Mavecty
BR. Gilbert
El Paso
Pike
California
olficars
EL Pego
Deming Bate
itrolan Riley George
mother of
Burnley
loys
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Chamber of Commerce
Fred’s
Palomas
F. L. DUTCHER
MO. SHEPPARD
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
LUNA CO
M. J. Moran
DENTAL BOARD OF
MEW
Md. MORAN
INDIANA
Ohio
DENTAL COLLEGES
SICKELS
Camp Fire
Mrg. Geo. Robinson
Wm. Sickels
Girl Scouts
Van Goetham
Nere
McDaniels
Hoffinton
al xmad
ANGELUS
the Capitol
Marjor John W. Skipwith
Hitkle
Laewnt B. McGinnis
Socoro
haneral
puetty yootandel Rove Tullery A
Clinton
ore benis borin
owas
Los Angeles
ai Uist company
eran
CAMPPFIRE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
THREE BOYS
JUDGE RY
ROGERS
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