El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-13

Las Cruces. n. ". May 13.-The pro-
gress made in the puDric school system of
Las Cruces was evidenced in the exhibit
| of art craft and handiwork of the pupils,
The teachers and pupils held a recep-
ton, to which invitations were issued
from $3.50 until o'clock. and the par
I ents and friends attended
The entire lower floor of the Central
school building was decorated with
flowers and shrubbery. and the exhibits
were placed on the walls.
During the afternoon refreshments
were served the public by the committee
in charge.
Theodore Rouault, IT., is in Silver City
and Deming on business.
Morgan o. IIewellyn attended court
at HillsbOro, n. NJ
Jake Sweet who formerly resided in
the Mesilla Valley with his parents, but
who has been making his home in Next
co, has returned from TOrreOn, Mexico,
to make a visit here.
F. A. Salome of Magdalena, is here
for a few DAYS
Litton Taylor has gone TO Washington
D. c.. on a business trip.
The Las Cruces Cubs Is the name of
the new nine being formed for the games
this summer, in addition TO the Las
Cruces ball team.
B. C. Fuller of Organ Camp is in the
town.
D. X. Galyear, Of Lawton, Okla, is q
new arrival IN the valley.
Enrol Boyd, of Organ, y NJ, Is in the
county seat.
j. l. Mccullough has arrived from Fl
Paso on mining business.
The following land was entered at the
local land office today: Homestead en-.
tries; Rose B. ROsenthal. Columbus. y
NJ, Sc IA. section 81. township % S,
range west.
Jesse NJ Gallman, Animas \. NJ, 81
IA. NE IA, Sec. 20, S II. NV IA
SW Il. Ne IA Sec. q, township 29 s.
range 10 west. 9
Desert land entries: VIM. J. Anderson
CloudcrOft. n. NJ, lot 4, Sec. 6. T. IA s.
R. II E.
A party OF autOmObilists came from
Fl Paso, there being three cars. two large
touring cars. and one roadster. J. F.,
Williams reported the trip made in fair
time, and the roads in good condition
except for one sandy stretch and a
stretch of road on the south side of
Berino, where the water had overlooked
on the roadway, making it impossible fof
one Of the cars TO get through until as.
sisted by the others.
y dinner was given at the Don Ber-
nardO to the members of the party at
which the engagement of Miss Francis
Clark. the daughter of iudGe Ieiob CIarI-
OF Fl Paso. was announced to DR.. Jas
Vance
The party comprised the following: J.
7. williams and wife, w. B. Latta and
4lTs. Latta. W. c. Dun and wife. Miss
Laura Gleason. Miss Frances C. Clark,
DR.. Jas. Vance, Harry Happ. Mrs. Walter
Davis and Jack HAPPIER.
The handsome home being built by
Edw. Wade. Jr.. Is well under wav. and
Will be completed some time IN July.
ne site Is on Alameda Drive. across iron.
Dr. CornelEs recently completed home,
with south and east exposure. The house
VIII be shingles. cobble stones and ce-
ment construction of seven rooms, all
mission finish
DIT. g. w. Luckey. who came to the
Mesllla Valley ten days ago. after look
ing the field over here, has decided 10
remain and send for his family. as soon
as he can get suitable location for a
home.
K j. Fleming. of Sterling, Kansas. is a
newcomer here who Is looking the valley
over with the idea OF making it his home
Z. c. Clancy, of PuerO de Luna. y. NJ
Is a visitor here on business.
Nine, Iaw viii sing here in concert.
through the Elks' lodge on Nav IL i'm
opera selections and folk songs. The
concert viii be held in the Armorv.
Mr.. and Mrs Gerald Totten of AIesilla
Park Dave LETT in their large touring. car
over the Borderland Route to wasRino-
ton d. c. They expect to make a
lengthy visit there.
L. K. H. Smith has returned FROM Ok
Iahoma and Kansas points where he has
been Tor two weeks on business
Mrs. DOllie Mcmillan has returned
from an extended trip in Arizona.
Invitations have been issued bv the |
Church Improvement society of the Cath /
Ole church for a ball on Friday night.
May II, which viii be one of the social I
affairs Of the season. Music viii be bv n /
seven piece orchestra John H. May VIII I
be floor manager.