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Newspaper

New Mexico State Record

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

10

Lordsburg Progress Update and New County High School Vote

Lyman Garret and Judge M N Erfenbach rewired road taxes totaling 1218 dollars, promising good roads between Valedon and Lordsburg. Hospital fund subscribers elected Lackland as chairman and Coon as secretary. directors named Downey, Austin, Lackland, Raevens, Crocker, Morningstar. Hidalgo county voted 105 to 14 to build a county high school in Lordsburg, bond sales forthcoming. W Highway Association formed with 48 members from six counties. next meeting in Clifton, Arizona, on the 29th.

Lyman Garret M. N Erfenbach Valedon Lordsburg Subscribers Hospital Fund Hidalgo County W. Highway Association Clifton Arizona

Hog prices rise as buyers chase yearlings and cows

The Lovington Leader reports that hogs are commanding higher prices with yearlings and cows expected to surge. A notable sale occurred when William Crockett bought a registered Plainsview sow for 50 dollars. In Plainsview last Friday a man killed a wolf den and eight pups, earning a bounty of 200 dollars per wolf and 18 dollars reward.

Wiliam Crockett Plainsview Or Smith Ben Smith Lovington

Primary nominees named in Lea County race

In the Lea County Democratic primary the following candidates were nominated for key offices: D. G. Grantham for senator, A. Heard for representative, RC. Dow for district attorney, T. P. Bingham for probate judge, G. H. Barrows for county clerk, R. F. Love for sheriff, P. S. Bennett for treasurer, E. M. Smith for assessor, L. O. Cunningham for school superintendent, J. H. Graham for commissioner first district, and other nominees for second and third districts.

Lea County D. G. Grantham A. Heard RC. Dow T. P. Bingham G. H. Barrows R. F. Love P. S. Bennett E. M. Smith L. O. Cunningham J. H. Graham Distribaird

Carrizozo High Honors Superintendent With Gift

Dr E E Cole superintendent of Carrizozo schools received a handsome black morocco traveling case from Charles Scott on behalf of the high school, a gesture that surprised him and highlighted formal appreciation from the school community.

E. E. Cole Carrizozo Charles Scott Morocco

Mining and transport shifts in Carrizoso region headlined

The report notes iron ore shipments from Jicarilla to Pueblo by rail with tramway operation hindered by labor shortages. T. Farley was promoted to division foreman replacing W. C. Leland who resigned. Nearby coal mines north and south of Oscuro are now owned by New York capitalists planning large scale operations, with hotel renovations and a new office in the works.

Jicarilla Publo T. Farley E W W. C. Leland Carrizoso News Oscuro New York

Mrs Anna Julian Buys Cottage Hotel In May Change

Mrs Anna Julian purchases the Cottage Hotel from Mrs Lena Morgan for 3675 and takes charge on May 8. She retains control of the Capitan Hotel as an annex for rooming, pledging to maintain high standards as a hotel lady under her management Capitan Mountaineer.

Anna Julian Lena Morgan Julian Capitan Hotel Julians

Deming trustees plan $100 bond issue for water works

The Deming Trustees seek approval to issue a $100 bond at 15 of 6 percent to fund improvements to the Deming water works. After a short delay due to missing plate plans for the Bank of Deming front, interior work resumes and finishing touches are expected to take about a month before occupancy and operations commence.

Deming Bank of Deming

Deming Co-operative Exchange Formed at Directors Meeting

J. W. Johnson of Camtray shipped 900 head of steers last week. The Deming co operative exchange became an organized union with amended by laws adopted by the directors. Officers elected include Hugh Ramsey as president M. W. Portwood as vice president J. F. Doderer J. Ingram and A. C. Elliott. Opening date is uncertain pending location and payment of the remaining subscriptions. Five thousand two hundred dollars have been subscribed to start the business, with operation contingent on full payment.

Deming Co-Operative Exchange Hugh Ramsey M. W. Portwood Vice Press J. F. Doderer

McKinley Special Officer Mabry Leads Prohibition Busts

Special Officer Mabry and the Department of Revenue have operated in the county for weeks, raiding illicit liquor operations. Sheriff J H McCamant and the McKinley County sheriffs office aided the effort. Last week the largest haul was made by detecting a quiet bootlegging operation.

Mabry Thnt Department I Revenue Cinity J. H. McCamant McKinley County Sheriffs Office

East End houses closed by sheriff over illegal still

Sheriff McCamant orders the east Gallup district houses shut and the inhabitants moved out after locating an illicit still and a quantity of material in a house east of town. The raid led to the locking up of the haul and the action to keep the area closed as long as he serves.

Gallup Gallup Herald Sheriff McCamant East End Sleif McCamant McKinley County Ore

Sansbury Co builds warehouse and finds oil ties

Mora R L Sansbury Co plans a large warehouse near the ball park in Roy for storing oil with drag line work and a catalogue business. They partner with Continental Oil Co handling oils while Fred Fluhman delivers seven loads of beans from his farm to the company elevator. The Cath Church basement walls and attic windows near completion with a temporary roof from the old church and basement to be used for school this winter. Contractor Tee notes rapid progress.

R. L. Sansbury & Co Darvels Ball Park Roy Sansbury Co Continental Oil Co Fred Fluhman Tee

Wagon Mound Holds Special Bond Election for School

A special election is set in Wagon Mound for the 27th of this month to approve a $5,000 bond for constructing a new school building for School District No. 12.

Wagon Mound

Special Roy Bond Election To Fund School Building

On the 14th a special election will be held at Roy to vote on a $50,000 bond issue for constructing a new school to replace the one destroyed by fire.

Roy

Otero Well Drilling Faces Quick Sand Setback

Manager Miller travels to El Paso to secure special tools to cope with a new quicksand situation south of the site. Officials anticipate operations will resume smoothly in a short time once装备 is obtained.

Maager Miller el Paso

Ottereo County Cattle Outlook Ranks Promising

O M Lee of the Sacramento Cattle Co reports range conditions are very good for this season and predicts an excellent year for stockmen in Ottereo County with strong prospects ahead.

O. M. Lee Sacramento Cattle Co. Ranch Otero County

Dr Burmaster visits Mountainair Sanatorium interests

Dr Paul Burmaster arrived from Chicago on Monday to oversee affairs in the area. He is the prime mover behind the Mountainair Sanatorium and plans periodic visits to supervise the institution. He may issue an announcement about the sanatorium before returning to Chicago.

Paul, Burmaster Chicago Burmaster Mountainair Sanatorium

Otero County Seeks Cost Saving Teacher Institute Plan

Otero County aims to satisfy state law requiring teachers to attend a summer institute while minimizing expenses. The initiative seeks streamlined scheduling and shared resources to reduce costs for districts and participants.

County to waive institute funds for teachers in 1920 21

Dona Ana county will pay railroad fare from Alamogordo to Las Cruces and return for teachers who attend institutes in 1920 21 in Otero county or elsewhere in New Mexico. Attendance at Las Cruces is not required. The plan aims to save about 500 dollars in institute expenses, with the Las Cruces session set August 30 to September 4 and school planned to reopen September 6. Alamogordo News reports the Fred Bradford family moved to a new home last week. apple crops show frost damage limited to apricots peaches and phim in Mountain Park Tularosa La Luz and nearby areas.

Dona Ana Alamogordo Las Cruces Otero New Mexico County Board of Education

Gleneia Mercantile plans new well near Dell property

The Glenrie Mercantile Company shopped a cat of corn this week. Carl Broblin finished his contract erecting two by the A J Kern Co on Avor riieh property ten tiles north of Dell. It is believed another well will be sunk soon near the present in town to commence operation at Gleneia 444 Water.

Carl Broblin A J. Kern Avor_riieh Dell

Hereford cattle shipment to Comisky Kansas by Loewenstern

Hugh H. Loewenstern shipped four Registered Hereford cows to Comisky Kansas last week and accompanied the shipment. Na ta Visa News

Hugh H._ Loewenstern Comisky Kans Nata Visa News

City approves triangle lock site for park project

The park committee says city council agreed to terms for purchasing the triangle lock as a city park site. Work will start once the City Attorney finalizes the transaction papers, and the hand stand will be built by the Bay View Club Tu exmeari American.

Triangle Lock Bay View Club Tuexmeari American

Frey to Receive 200 Heifer Yearlings for Ranch Shipment

Roosevelt W. A. Frey left Thursday for Engle to obtain about 200 head of heifer yearlings destined for shipment to his ranch here. Kenna, be sad.

W. A. Frey Engle

Sheep Wool Warms Farm Inaton Market Forecast

San Juan reports sheep shearing beginning with wool flowing into Farm inaton warehouses. L. J. Foutz notes the Navajos may fetch only about 20 cents per pound for wool this year, signaling tight prices for growers.

Farminaton L. J. Foutz

Brown buys 46 acre Boo ram ranch on the peninsula

J B Brown of Wood South Dakota purchases the E O Boo ram ranch consisting of 46 acres for 10000 dollars. The property is described as one of the most desirable ranches in the area. The Brown family recently visited the site.

J. B. Brown Wood South Dakota E. O. Booram Brown

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News Review Hidalgo Lea Lincoln Mr. Cole Luna J. W. Johnson Camtray Fred Bradford Mountain Park Tularosa la Lug The Glenrie Mercantile Company Roosevelt San Juan
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