Local Notes from Sonora and Black River Barbecue
Local items report Taylor of Sonora Texas at the Farrell Russell barbecue on Black River with Leatherman family and others. J M Cooksie and family attended the Fourth of July gathering along Black River. H F Sizemore returned from Amarillo after witnessing an old Indian kill and buffalo hunt on horseback. Mr and Mrs Sanderson and sons spend summer on Black River with 1500 steers pastured. Mrs Claude Farris hosted overnight guests including Najoma Wallis and Ed ward with Elsie Louise Parks. vacation plans with her mother Mrs Wallis of Loving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cooksie
Black River
H. F. Sizemore
Amarillo
Texas
Claude Farris
Najoma Wallis
Tennessee
Missouri
Edward
Elsie Louise +Parks
Mrs. Wallis
Rain Falls Overnight Near Earl Hanson Farm
Earl Hanson found good rain had fallen at his place four miles south yesterday afternoon. W. Smith and his children joined neighbors on Black River, while Arthur Fry from Seymour Texas arrived Tuesday seeking grass for four or five hundred cattle for himself and partner Boone Daugherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hanson
W. Smith
Black River
Arthur Fry
Seymore
Texas
Boone Daugherty
Family from the East Plans New Home in New Mexico
Mia, J A Prewitt and three children arrived yesterday from the east and plan to settle in this area of New Mexico. They will stay on the Walter Craft farm for the present. Joe Kiassner spent the fourth in our city overseeing the Santa Fe system from Pecos to Belen, supervising bridges and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
J. A. Prewitt
New Mexico
Walter Craft
Joe Kiassner
Our City
Santa Fe
Joe
Pecos
Belen
Talley Joins Chattanooga Visit After Month in City
D H Talley departed for Chattanooga Tennessee after a month visiting his son Oscar. Talley, a merchant, expressed satisfaction with the city and state. Bill Lusk and family arrived from the plains. Grace Jones and sister enjoyed a extended visit and sea side outings. Graces Campbell clan from Oklahoma City joined cousins Elmore and Leonard Jones and S A Campbell in a pleasant summer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Talley
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Oscar
Mr. Talley
Bill Lusk
Grace Jones
Plains
Miss Grace
Irene
Eva Campbell
Oklahoma City
Elmore
Leonard Jones
S. A. Campbell
Madam Campbell
Car repair plan foiled as crew detains Graham Buick
The Graham Buick is out of commission and several men were seen at work on the car. Joe H., N. H., and Johnson Graham were present on Tuesday. Uncle Joe reports four or five workers and says if fixed they would travel to Hagerman that night to visit cousin Calvin Graham, whom his brother had not seen in about twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Buick
Joe H
N. H
Johnson Graham
Uncle Joe
Hagerman
Calvin Graham
Barbecue Party Feasts at Ferrell Runsell Trip
Wm. H. Mullane and wife Mary E lead a party including Mesdames Barnes Mc Caleb and Kindel. They dined at Blue Springs then traveled to the ranch on the Fourth, reporting a bountiful meal and a rain shower in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Mullane
Mary E
Mary Barnes
J. L. McCaleb
Jayne Kindel
Blue Springs
Picnic at Hoag Grove Draws Malaga Crowd
A large crowd from Malaga Loving Otis and Carlsbad gathered at Hoag Grove near Malaga for a successful picnic despite no rain. A fine calf barbecue, Indies bread pickles and cakes, coffee, ice cold lemonade were served. Committees in charge were congratulated for a pleasant day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoag Grove
Malaga
Loving
Otis
Carlsbad
Indies
Harrison leaves here for Hagerman to head section work
T Harrison who has lived here for over three years and served as track master for the past year, leaves the first of the week for Hagerman to take charge of section work indefinitely. Mrs Harrison and the children have received passes and expect to move soon. Friends regret the farewell but wish them well in their new home and anticipate further promotions for Mr Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Harrison
Hagerman
Family Chicken Dinner Graces Lawn at Mrs Pond Home
Mother Stanford hosted a chicken dinner on the lawn at her daughter Mrs Pond s home yesterday. Attending were Bob Hamblen his wife and children Mrs Pond and family and Miss Stanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Stanford
Mrs. Pond
Bob Hamblen
Mrs. Pond and
Famiy
Miss Stanford
Fourth of July Festivities Along Black River
Dan Lucas and family joined numerous neighbors for Independence Day on Black River. Overnight guests Mia, Lee Middleton, Misa Mae, and Oscar enjoyed the Harrison home barbecue and dance then planned to return to Queen City to join its Fourth celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Lee Middleton
Misa Mae
Oscar
Harrison Home
Queen
Mrs Pearce to Teach at Black River School This Term
Mrs Pearce educator and musician spent two days with Company B and visited a barbecue on Black River yesterday. She will teach the Lower Black River School this coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce
Company B
Black River
Picnic at Indian Cave Guests Enjoy Outdoor Meal
A Mal aga party at Indian Cave included Mr. and Mrs. Mellvain Mr. and Mrs. Tipton Mr. and Mrs. Downing Mrs. Hardy Mrs. Cole and Mr. and Mrs. Sikes who fished swam and savored a bountiful picnic spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Cave
Malaga
Mellvain
Tipton
Downing
Hardy
Cole
Sikes
Local family travels by car to Oklahoma home
Co. E. J. Hubbard with his niece Miss Holbrook and daughter Lucy left for Chickas, Oklahoma, by auto. They traded an Overland for a new Dodge and will stop in Roswell today before continuing to Amarillo tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hubbard
Miss Holbrook
Lucy
Chickas Okla
Oliver
Roswell
Amarillo
Pecos trip with Lackey family ends with scanty results
Dr Lackey and his relatives traveled with Ed Hoose and families along the Pecos on the fourth. They encountered a peculiar group and attempted to lure a parade of locals but met limited success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lackey
Hoose
Family
Pecos
Barbecue Party for Royal Guests at Club Stable
Harry Woodman hosted a social barbecue near the Smith place on Black River with a royal party and local residents. The outing included a Lamb barbecue and fishing, with a noon toast and a long list of attending families and guests enjoying an outdoor day under cottonwoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodman
Smith Place
Black River
Harry
Woodman
Snow
Mar
Jorie
Hunslck
Bobbie
Hutchinson
Mildred
Netherton
Mulhern
Allen Stewart
Fred King
Fourth of July Barbecue at Bill Jones Place
About thirty autos and 150 people attended the Fourth of July picnic at the Bill Jones place on Rocky. Attendees from town included D. G. Grantham J. G. Coburn J. W. Armstrong E. H. Weaver A. G. Hamilton R. Allen Nile Frank Jones Willard Bates John Hammond and others. Jim Jones oversaw the barbecue which featured yearling meat and was praised for its flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jones Place
Rocky
D. G. Grantham
J. G. Coburn
J. W. Armstrong
E. H. Weaver
A. G. Hamilton
R. Allen
Nile
Frank Jones
Willard Bates
John Hammond
Jim Jones
Be Waffled Beef Hide Sparks Picnic Scare
Willard Bates nearly toppled his car when he spotted a large beef hide on Bill Jones ranch fence during a picnic. He joked about seeing the Kaiser's flag on the hide while his wife calmed him and the gathering enjoyed barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jones
Willard Bates
Jack
Fourth of July Picnics on Black River
Families spent the day at Black river near the Julian Smith place. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dilly and daughter Henrietta, W A Craig with wife and baby, Mr and Mrs Jackson and son Glenwood, and Mr and Mrs Bert Rawlins. They feasted and rested under trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Smith
Ethel
Nettie
Black River
Julian Smith Place
Mrs. Dilly
Henrietta
W. A. Craig
Mrs. Jackson
Glenwood
Mra
Bert Rawlins
Son in Navy Crafts a Brass Light Gift for Mother
Mrs. M Grubaugh receives a carved maple light system made by her son Clarence while in the navy in San Francisco. The two foot high brass cartridge shaped upright and four socket arms display steel bullet details. beads around sockets add to its beauty. Also a maple rocker from son Jake and other gifts from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Road plans advance in Eddy county conference
Mr. W. C. Davinson state roads superintendent met with Eddy county commissioners to finalize projects. The talks yielded plans to finish the road west of the Paves to Lakewood and to extend roads south of Malaga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davinson
Eddy County
Roswell
Lakewood
Malaga
Picnic at the Plume Hosts Enjoy Day at Flume
An all day picnic at the flume drew Miro and Henry C. Dickson together with a long table of guests. Absence of Bea Dickson and family from Red Bluff marred the day while the dinner was bountiful with ice drinks. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harrell Mr and Mrs Buffington Mr and Mrs Rey Dickson Mr and Mrs J B Taylor Mrs Lam Anderson Hazel and the baby boy J C with hosts H C Dickson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piwneavy Mira
Henry C. Dickson
Jana
Bea Dickson
Red Bluff
H. C. Dickson
Kodsking
Harrell
Buffington
Rey Dickson
J. B. Taylor
Lam Anderson
Hazel
J. C
H.C. Dickson
Grace Ellen McDonald Weds Wesley Knowles at Lakewood Home
Grace Ellen McDonald and Wesley Everett Knowles wed June 27 at the McDonald residence near Lakewood in Eddy County New Mexico. The couple, from prominent local families, were joined by Judge J W Dauron with families from Eddy County and nearby regions. The piece notes tomato crop prospects and Lakewood factory hiring during canning season as well as a visit by Thelma Wilkerson of Temple Texas to her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy County
New Mexico
Knowles
South Seven Rivera
Lakewood
Plains
Monument
Serenge
Tomat
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George Lucas
Harry Patchin
the Dark Star
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Cinderella Jane
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