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&bcb L tSÁ Aa xjfcus' u ; r ( 'O DEMING, LUNA COUNTY, N. M., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1009. No. 52 VOL. 6 STRUCK BY STREET CARS John Corbctt Meets with Serious Accident in Los Angeles. Mr. Ji.hn Corbett, one of the wealthiest and most influential citizens of Doming, who left on a business trip for. Los Angeles a few weeks ago, was struck ami badly hurt by a street car in that city a week og hut Sun day evening. Mr. Corbett was alone at the time, having: started God Worli of Officer Hearn A short time ago, it will bo remembered, a fellow by the name of J. II. Paine came here as a painter for the S. P. During his stop here he loaded up on the "oil of joy," and, creating a disturbance by assaulting Albert Keith, was g-ntly taken in tow by city marshal Ilearn. His per iod of incarceration having ex pired he wa3 let out and lost i it tie tinv in getting beyond the limits of Doming. However, he had no sooner departed than marshal Ik-arn received a de scription frm J. C. Ralphs, sheriff of S in Hernaüno county, DOES NOBLY BY SCHOOLS out to visit eome friends in the city, and just how accident Cal., of a man vJaated therefor occurred we have been unable to burglary which tallied exactly learn. Mr. Corbett's injuries consist of a broken rib, a bally lac erated hip, arm and hand. 11 is in a horpital receiving the bet of medical attention and care and it is thought he will soon have recovered Fullicier.lly to stand the trip home. His wife has joined him. Mr. Corbett's misfortune isa New Mexico Legislature Votes Half a Million School Bonds. Santa Fe. N. M.. Feb. 9. -The territorial legislature to-day adopted a bill in both branches providing for an issue of $500, 000 worth of bonds to aid in ex tending the public school system in the rural districts. Acting Governor Nathan Jalla signed the bill. G. S. James has sol i his fruit stand to W. Pv. Merrill. Our lumber merchants report with I'.iino M:irih:il Iterirri cot. busy at once and in connection abi improvement in business. with G. K. Wall.v:. S. P. road detective, succeeded in having Paine arrested at Piddle, Ariz. He proved tobe the man wanted. A reward of $100 was out for the fugitive, which the Deming (ificer and railroad detective will land. It wasa pretty rtnooth. cap- tt ft ft tt tt V ft . j. tt. tt ts ft. ft tt ft ft tt. ft , tit tt. n 3$l rtv ::s ins rJLI-.i.TUJ. JOIN D ;1 i A Mfcl PL0VS painful shock to his numerous ture. friends here and expressions of Mf A R (.u wM n f,om the dtepect regret are ream throughout the city. Not so w ryjeng until the city election. j C. L. Huh.bard ha3 his new wagon yard about completed. Some kind of an improvement taking nlaee in Doming daily. A satisfied customer is our long suit. It. Swansy, the lum berman. Many are gripping still and others are taking it more to heart. John Iloseborough spent last Saturday and Sunday at Fay-wood. 1 I ! I t Anew 1 i-room rooming nuuo will bo erected in the city in the near f Jture. The sun shines brighter in the Mimbres Valley than it ere did in fairest Italy. Sash. Doors. Lumber, Shinnies, Lime.Cement.Fire Clay, Plaster, (llass.Putty and in fact every thing that is carried by a first class lumber yard is always kept in stock by II. Sw anzy. Probate Judge C. C. Fielder has been conrinod to his home most of the week with sickness. his raiuh Saturday. Perpetual motion may be dis covered in Demitig some day. Two nice rooms for refit for light housekeeping. Inqiire of; Mrs. JUUUS UOdCn. Valentine dance at Clark's opera house Monday night, Feb. 15th. Paints at tho Crescent Lumber Co. S. Lindauer is having the old powder house converted into a dwelling. Provident Iiailuy. of the C. C. ;t M., has gone east in the inter- est of the road. 1 Jus. Todhunter U having the' A grand future for Dtmingj three cottages he recently pur-i seenu to be a foregone conclus ion. Mrs. Dr. Coleman sustained a painful injury to her krae a few days ago. W. K. Merrill and G. S. James spent several days at Columbus th3 week. Frank Meyers, the popular Santa Fe engineer, is confined to his home with illness. There is, apparently, no end to the strangers and prospectors streaming into Deming. fee that you get the best for your new houe. II. Swanzy, the lumSerman. has everything of the beJt in the building line. President Hcrndon, of the Crescent Lumber Co., was in Swanzy. thased in the city nicely remod- el,d. For q'n'ck sa1"s on commission i basi. list, voiir property with i McCAN& MILLKIi, the Land Men. I Mrs. A. W. Pollard will enter-1 ft . Farming Implements of all Kinds. rrwrnrso 1 A. MÁHOMEY ét. é t, V . A 4 St. 4 Sé. ft. ff ff ft ft ft. ft ft ft Farmers Organize. The farmers of the Mimbres W. C. T. U. Meeting. Nine of tlv? V. C. T. U. ladies tain tnis week a'id next in honor .nw following uifijers for the en of her mother, Mrs. J. W. Hog- suing year: I'resid'.nt u. l"ie, Valley formed a permanent or-! met with Mrs. B..ugh Saturday g;,r;7atlvi last Silunlny, electing ' afternoon and h;id a very inter esting meetinu'. AH those who A Carload of Wagons. Mr. J. O. Gray, representing the Wiona Wagon and Carriage Co., of Wiona, Minn., was in the city last Saturday and while here sold a carload of these ers. Mr. S. G. Boyd will open up his new grocery and feed busi ness in Shull Pros' old stand next wéek. Vice President H. Ramsey. are imeresie-i in u-mueraiu-c , famf)U3 wagons to Mr. P. C. I work are invited to be present on j Peterson, proprietor of the Dem- I Mrs. Walter Guiney U amon The ears of the jack rabbit those down with the grip. .1 1 ' grow longer in the Mimbres Valley than anywhere else in the Secretary - H. L. Iilankenship. Saturday, feo. lo, ai o p. m. Treasurer -W. A. Kamsey. Regular meeting place at Mrs. . 1 1'augh's, opposite undertaking parlors. Paints at tho C:v.5c:nt LumiKt Co. golden West. Talk about the new house you ; pleasant vuit m are goin to build with R. week Mr.s. S. Field returni'd from a HI Paso this I ' Dr. Steed has been fomewhat ! under the weather this week. 1 Paints ut the Civ cent LumtuT Co. ing Carriage Works fc Hardware Supply House, and also a con signment of carnage.?. Mr. Peterson has had over 30 years experience in wagon and carriage making and his judtr- I ment in this line especially there is every reason for believing is iit-edgeJ, and in the pui chase made certainlv the city Saturday on his way to Douglas. A large and enthusiastic num ber of Hondi'.le citizens were in The winter expanse will soon Mondav night was alnut tho , MMt r.t the. winter season.! Saturday was an m lication of be over. In the Mimbres Vallev. ftinsidin-Mdi. iee formed althouirh i what every day m Deming wi.i however, such a thing as winter the thermometer was at no time he as soon as the farmers get to is Brncticallv unknown. in ibir.fr cr. . going some r ... -o Chria Raithel is having a lot mat made h. certainlv shown It is wonderful the a-.-tivity that it is. for thsre is no better thut is prevailing in farm prop- wagon or carriage on the mar ket today than the Vuona and f f w that equal it. The Wiona wacron is built in the greatest hardwood growing section in the United States. which ensures that the very best The little daughter of Mr. M. M. Dunson fell and quite pain fully hurt her arm one day this week. the city Saturday. They are ex pecting to raise good crops down !of nce Rhade trees set out at his that way this year. Mr. and Mrs. A. Ihrtman leave thi3 week for their home in Oklahoma City. They have been spending their honeymoon in the Mimbrei Valley. Joe Stump has sold his fertile The prospect for the finding of valley farm and moved to tiwn. artesian water in the Mimbres! 'e are mighty glad to have Joe Valley is quite flattering at this; as a citizen and wish we had writing. When the smelter and the new railroad arrive there'll be no hold ing Deming. Indecd.it is n hard matter now. The work of laying the new cement sidewalks in Deming will begin when danger of a freeze has passed. ten thousand more just like him. M. M. Dunson has tho con tract for remodeling the build ing occupied by Mrs. McDaniels boarding house and tho Baker building formerly occupied by Shull Bros. That the work will be satisfactorily done there is no question. . ! Harry Riley will join his wife R. bwanzy wants your orders. Antonio.Tex.,lstof March. Lare orders, small eraers. mj- place occupied by Mr. Baugh and 1 uiutn orders, or just orders look Mr. l.y expects to go on uo having it otherwise improved in 'good to him. i read, nuking San Antor.b his appoarance. Chris being a Re-1 , ,r . . , headquarters. publican couldn't possibly be T n w Trof. Salver lus moved his anything other than progressive,!- brr i J family back here from El Paso. and enterprising. V"1 Z . "" Once a resident of fair Deming Cliy lUesiKly irreuilOH ins man) .11 j ri Vtt,nnn. iV. j t, 1: ...... the charm never fades, lheir Valentines. I friends. He was on his way to ; . . . . . . 1 t '.u o d friends wil be glad to loam A few nice ones left. Only California for a two months ! f. f. t f. f f. f. t. f. f f f, f, A f. f. f. é A. L. StD&rt C. L. BftHer Deminá Real Estate Doth Residence and Business Properties for Investment and Occupation Houses to Rent, Homesteads, Desert Claims and Deeded Lands just outside the town limits. Deminrj Real Estate, Purchasing Q. Commission Co. Office Just east of póstoTice. t t t t t f f. . f f f f t t t t f t a few more days. Get one before it is too late. If you arc going to have a Valentine Party look over our line for invitations, cards and favors. IRVINE A RAITHEL, The usual morning services will be held at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Subject: "Self Examination in God's Presence." Miss Weatherbe will sing. The congregation will join in a union service at the Methodist church in the even ing. Mr. Reed Vatkin9, one of our leading young stockmen, has gone to Elmore, O., where he claim as his bride Miss Tolly Jaeger, a charming young lady of that city, who Is well and popularly known in Deming. They will make their homo in the Imperial valley of California, where Mr. Watkins will engage in the stock business. visit. material that can be obtained is us'd in its construction, and in buying a Wiona you will get a wavon or carriage that will irive satisfaction to you in every respect. Mr. Peterson expects thecar loa 1 to arrive about the 15th of Mareh, and if you contemplate buying a vag n or carriage it will be to your interest to call and inspect his stock. Thomson h Co. SURVEYORS Civil and Mining Engineers All kinds of Maps. l'.Iuo l'rinta. Whito Prims, Tracings, etc. . . . Prepared at the Shortest Notice -THOSE 24- Offlr. ; with TI.. Dymond Dcmtn,N.M. lo., lion! Av. It is reported that tho El Taso & Southwestern is to extend its line from the present western terminus, Pcnson, to the Pacific coast. Th'13 move, it is under stood, is the direct outcome of the railroad war being waged be tween the Southern Pacific and the Southwestern for control of the mining camps of Arizona. The contemplated move is the most pretentious in the history of the Southwestern, or rather, the Ph?!ps-Dodge interests. George V. Chester has been' appointed local agent for the' Singer Sowing Machine Co. at. Doming, N. M.. K. J. Wiiliims: having resigned. j Mr. Joseph Clossin resumed I his position with the Southwes tern again this week after a sev eral months layoff occasioned by getting his foot crushed on the Santa Fe road. The wild sand waves were .1 little turbulent this week and moaned as if they might be in distress. Somehow they always seem to become more restless as spring approaches. W. B. C0RWINJ ARCHITECT and SUPERINTENDENT 1 1 ... n, i.,r 1 Plans and SpcciScations. -Phont 64- Deming, - N. M. Mr. Wash Rankin is here from his home in Nebraska visiting his brother, Wright, the wealthy stockman. lkR O. I.K . nii:.i t. '.STEP.. Olüciul Kuconicr Luna County HIRAM B. STRICKLER, Olücial Surveyor LunaCuunty 1 Lester StricKler ABSTRACTS OF TITLE. FIRE INSURANCES CONVEYANCING Give Us Your Cusmcsi We Guarantee Satiifactloa. r