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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
7
The largest Eight Grade class ever completes grammar school in Albuquerque with 1p students set to graduate May 20. F Hickey will give the closing address and John Milne will award diplomas. The program will be short and simple.
Local columns discuss Pinto beans sales, a Big Cattle Shipment to Dakota, oil exploration near Melrose, and a Clovis region auto accident. Reports include Dr Fayatte A Jones inspection, Melrose stock sale, and Fort Sumner to Dakota cattle movement. Also notes a school expansion push at Springer and a Las Cruces altercation.
The Kemp Lumber company recently sold its business including sheds and lumber to Pecos Valley and Groves Lumber companies. They will divide the stock and close the old yard near the railroad, marking the end of a pioneer enterprise that began with the first wagon load finder hauled to Toyah Carls Argus.
A fire at a Silver City farmhouse killed five members of Mr and Mrs Pison family while they were visiting neighbors. Victims were Eva 18 George 6 and Mary 3 year old twins Levi who had gone to the well for water. The blaze is blamed on a gas explosion if safety checks find truth. The tragedy struck Sunday night in Dona Ana Grant. A local report notes the quiet farm life disrupted by the loss. The incident follows a period of scarce local fire protection and calls for better safety measures in rural homes.
A Thursday blaze at the Bates hotel nearly worsened when a dishwasher turner detached, releasing gasoline heated water under a sink. Gasoline fumes ignited as a pressure valve was briefly turned off, sparking an explosion that engulfed the room until bystanders and later the fire department contained the fire.
Government moves machinery to Camp Cody with shipping start next week and expects to have it in place soon. Washington officials act swiftly, removing red tape as Uncle Sam undertakes a large wartime task. The Deming ice plant overhaul secures summer needs, while Luna county mounted police round up motorists lacking automobile tags.
Lincoln county notes report Vera Cruz Mine on the Capitan branch of the E BP S W Railroad will begin operation by early next week. The company expects to mill on ground ore and handle about tons of gold bearing ore every 24 hours. Also from Lincoln Mountaineer: county patriotic day included flag raising, school exercises, public speaking, and Red Cross drive. All receipts to the Red Cross. An invitation urged enlistment and support for Liberty Roads.
Showman James Carragien purchases H G Hush residence on West Pine Street Deming a prized dwelling costing 250 dollars He will occupy it soon as reported by the Deming Headlight The move signals a notable real estate acquisition in the area Meanwhile Hughes and O Rourke contractors and Major F P Simonds quarters master relocate offices and materials to new quarters near the railroad to accommodate 7000 draft men due to arrive later.
Alamogordo advices from Ozarks Trail Association headquarters say a large road boosters convention will gather in Miami Oklahoma on June 6 7 with delegations from six states. Some will be accompanied by brass bands as Miami prepares for the event. The association foresees its biggest attendance yet.
Drill at Twin Buttes camp continues despite varied formation. A new hard rock bit was secured and work proceeds. observers note a heavy water flow at 890 feet in the first hole, with the current hole different in formation. Local reports expect results soon.
Quay County holds eighth grade graduation at Tucumcari High School where 108 graduates receive diplomas as State Superintendent J H Wagner appeals for better schools and cooperation with teachers. Chas T Adair patents an ice free refrigerator with no ice needed and a spring powered motor. demonstration planned near Barnes & Rankin building by Goldenberg store. A wreck at Los Tanos involving a freight engine piloting through an open switch injured none seriously. Potash mine prospects near Red Peaks and Milwaukee mine near Tucumcari spark funding talks with Texas investors. new mine operations expected within weeks.
Work resumed on the reinforced concrete county bridge over the Ocns river at Cerrito New Mexico. The river has fallen about two feet in the past days. Ry C Carroll superintendent of construction is in charge of the work. Las Vegas Optic.
A large lead strike reported thirty five miles north of Magdalena in Puerta cites D C Fiera as discoverer claiming abundant rich metal. Investigations proceed and if confirmed, mining may begin. Town marshal Harry S Hall orders vagrants to work or leave, applauded as a step in cleaning up Magdalena's bad reputation.
The Magdalena News comments on removing uncountable worth less cur dogs from town and suggests giving them notice as a remedy. The remark frames a stance against stray animals and reflects local sentiment on public nuisance.
In Taos Junction last Saturday night two tanks of water were poisoned. Two Germans were arrested and one released on a $15,000 bond. Two horses died after drinking the tainted water and a nearby group narrowly escaped the same fate.
Roy Brown installed a No. 3 Lone Star pump jack and an 18 horsepower Stover engine at John Burgnette's ranch on a 630 foot well with 35 gallons per minute capacity. The water will supply Burgnette's sheep and cattle and nearby ranchers plan to haul stock to water daily, marking a boost for the region. Farmers report good rains in northern Mountainair with promise of bumper crops and busy Spanish-American farmers as teachers are re-elected and the Mountainair school board notes improved conditions. Touring Valley reports Albuquerque business men in thirty autos with a brass band visiting Moriarty and a county surveyor located 10,000 acres for potassium deposits used by California and Wyoming parties, amid local locations. Continued on page nine.
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