El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-30

Las Cruces, n. NJ, Jan. 8O-8r. ana
Mrs. Numa Raymond, for many years
residents of Las Cruces some Is years
/ ago, and who since have been living
abroad and touring the world, are CON-
ing to Las Cruces to visit in February,
accompanied by their nieces. Misses
Amelia Frenger and Sophia MCGOWAN.
+, They VIII visit their relatives, NUma
/ Frenger and wife, and MIR. and Mrs. Geo.
/ Frenger, and many entertainments will
! be given in their honor while here. The
/ dedication of the new Masonic temple
I viii take place during Mr. RaymOnd's
/ visit IN Cruces, as he had donated $1,000
/ for the building of the temple, making
Z the large and modern temple possible
/ for the hiasOns of the Mesilla valley.
Word comes from Los Angeles of the
/ death Of Mrs. Edw. MedIer, mother of
| Judge Onward AIedIer OF the third dis
triet, the newly elected judge for south
ern New Mexico. Judge Medler left ES
tancia, where he was holding term of
court, for Los Angeles Immediately upon
receipt Uf the news.
E. NJ Inward and wife, from Fort
WAYNE. Ind. are new arrivals in Las
Cruces, going to their ranch, known as
the. ''AleFie ranch, a few miles from
town.
T. c. BUtten has purchased two lots
IN the northwest part Of town and IS
soon to erect 9, modern brick home. The
house has been rented before the exca-
waiting has been started
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sims are on
hunting expedition IN the Columbus
country for wild ducks.
Francis Merrill and J. B. Wickard have
left for Mesquite and the lower valley,
duck hunting.
DR.. Hill is in the city from his Hill
side ranch above Dona Ana, on business
for few days.
Forrest Mckinley has returned from
Deming and Mimbres valley.
Dr. NJ h Tindall and wife have ar
rived from Philadelphia.
The reception given by Mrs. Il. B. Holt
and Mrs. ". A. Sutherland at Mrs. Hollis
home on Alameda drive was one Of the
largest and most enjoyable of the sea-
son. The hostesses Of the occasion re-
ceived IN the reception hall, which was
prettilv decorated with huge palms, and
the floral decorations were red and (
white carnations. Refreshments were
served in the dining room. which was
beautifully decorated in red and white,
with a pretty and effective lighting ef
feet by the use of red candles and shades. |
Music was diseoursed throughout the 1
afternoon by an orchestra, and the Occa- |
sion was enjoyed by $50 guests.
It Is learned here that Eugene Lob /
man. formerly OF Las Cruces. is now 4 /
second lieutenant IN the regular army, /
having passed the examinations. He |
has been given orders to report direct /
to Fort File. Okla, remaining there for 4
five DAYS. following which he goes to 1
months, and then TO Fort Riley, Kan, /
to Join the 18Th cavalry. Lieut.. LOhman 1
entered the New Mexico Military acad Z
envy at Roswell in 1900, graduated in
1905, and from 1906-0S was assistant
instructor at the academy, being ranked
IS major.
Mrs. Robert Dross won the first prize
1t the Thursday Bridge club, which met
1t Mrs. F. C. MerrilI's. The prize was
/ silver deposit dish.
It Is reported that Frank French has
iold his interests in the Baseomb- French
i0mpany. and Is shortly to leave for a
our Of England accompanied by Mrs.
French. They expect to again return
% the Alesilla valley to make 1t their
ZONE.
Postmaster Branigan Is somewhat i'm
,roved.
Fred Bascomb. one Of the pioneer mer-
ihdntS Of the town, IS seriously al at /
ne home Of Mrs. Islas on Main street, !
nd IN charge of a trained nurse.
Frank Hayner has gone over to Column
nus. duck hunting on the lakes TO the
Outh of town.
Mrs. Carroll entertained at bridge in
.onOr Of Mesdames HOstetter. Bacon and
iOrnbrOOk. Mrs. Morrison received first
,rize for highest score. A cut glass
ish. and the second prize went to Mrs.
Bacon, a hand painted plate. Refresh
nents were served.
The BrOwnlee cottage. being built on
3rOwnlee avenue, Is going ahead rapidly,
nd the Downing home is all ready but
he roof and some inside finishing.
Wins Harvard Piano.
Miss Bertha Brown has just received
2er Harvard piano which she won by
securing subscriptions-f0r The FL Paso
Herald. Miss Brown is to be cOngratu-
ated on getting such a fine instru-
nent and her friends have all been
invited to see her beautiful prize