El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-06
Publicity of Water Users
Association Attracts Men
From New Mexico.


TENDER 20 an inquiry was received by
the immigration office of the Elephant
Butte Water Users association IRON
John F. Graham, OF northern New Mex
leo. for literature and information re-
garding the valleys under the Elephant
Butte project. After several commune
cations Mr.. Graham was convinced OF the
advantages of these valleys.
Through the locating agency of the
Elephant Butte Water Users associa'
ton Mr.. Graham has purchased a farm
OF SO acres northwest OF Las Cruces.
IN view of the short time the assOcia-
ton has had IN the matter, the prompt
sales that are being made Is regarded as
conclusive evidence that it has started a
very successful and effective advertis-
ing campaign.
The Social club met at the home OF
H a. Broaddus yesterday afternoon.
There were four substitutes. Mesdames
Gus Manasse, Lucy Atkinson, Sam Ma
nasse and Thatcher. The game OF
'fOrty-twO' was enjoyed during the
afternoon. The house was decorated
with an abundance of chrysanthemums.
Red ehTysanthemums were used in the
dining room and yellow and white
chrysanthemums IN the paTlor and recep-
ton room. A two course luncheon was
served The next meeting of the club
viii be held at the home of Mrs. L. K.
Clay.
Ten thousand acres of land in Luna
and Grant counties was selected by
the state yesterday through the land
ONCE at Las Cruces. Tt viii probably
De sold or leased for grazing purposes.
Clapp Starts for Washington.
/. Clapp, president of the Elephant
Butte Water Users association, has
been in Las Cruces for the past few
days making preparations for the trip
TO Washington, d. c.. where he and at
rorneyS NJ o. LleWellyn and M. B.
Thompson viii appear before secretary
Lane in the interests of the High Line
canal for the Mesilla valley. and other
matters in connection with the Rio
Grande project Considerable data has
been secured TO present to the Secre-
tary. Mr.. Clapp started on this jour
ney this morning and will Join MeSsrS-
Thompson and LleWeuyn in Chicago.
They left here two days ago
Mrs. Feliciana Valdez went to Fort
Sumner to visit her grand children yes
terday.
Richard Triviz and wife went to FL
Paso yesterday 10 visit friends.
AIrs- W L. Davis and son, James
Edward, have arrived home after
four months visit among friends and
relatives at Hamilton and Cameron,
NO. James Edward planned the trip so
that ne would not miss any. school In
changing from Lue AlSSOuLl SCHOOL 10
the New Mexico school. He did not
miss a school day.
". c. Buick. of Denver was a guest
at the home of Mrs ". c. Burroughs
and sister, Mrs. Ella Elliott
The time for the talent social to be
given by the women Of the Methodist
church has been changed to November
Is.
Ignaeio sisneros was an FL Paso Wis
itOr yesterday.
\. TIsrden went to FL Paso yester-
day for short visit.
Interesting Phenomenon.
An interesting phenomenon can be
seen at THIS time OF the year IN the
eastern part of Mesilla at $3.50 in the
afternoon The reflection Of the suns
rays from the windows in the ModocE
mill. in the Organ mountains, 13 miles
away is plainly visible. Later In the
winter. when the sun is farther south.
the same sight can be seen from Las
Cruces
Literary Society Program.
The following is the program which
will be rendered on Friday, November
:. by the OlymDian Literary society, OF
the Las Cruces high school: Music by
the high school orchestra; current
events. Francis Limbaugh current
events, Louis Isles; original story, Ber-
tina Norveil; selection, DOrtea Triviz.
vocal solo, Marion Wade; imprOmptu
speechs, Joe Blickenstaff. Dale Lane,
Eleanor Hunter and Maxine Lane: book
review, Leleith Mckinley; reading,
ollie 1saacs; humorous recitation
Evangeline Fitch
T. c. Matson made a business trip
TO the Isaacs ranch, near Organ, yes
terday.
Glen de Virgins went to Ell Paso
yesterday on business and pleasure.
Jack Bradford Of Shreveport, La.
left here yesterday morning for his
home. He visited his uncle, W R.
Bra dford. during the TWO past months
Chas. Knight, son Of T. H Knight
has gone 10 FL Centre, in the Imperial
valley in California, to join his broth
er, T. ". Knight, who is a civil en-
Eineer
Miss Lucy Stottler. Of Mesilla Park,
was in town yesterday.
J. E Davidson and family were in
town yesterday in their auto.
Mrs y r Lerma is at home from
visit with her son, Jonn, who is sta,
toned in FL PasO-
Mr. Moeller. OF Steamboat Springs,
Colo has arrived here to spend "a
winter. He IS located in the ". E
Davis building, near the depot.
Mrs Feliciana Valdez went on yes
terday to Fort Sumner TO visit her
grandchildren
Mrs Neighbors. of Three Rivers. ar
rived here yesterday morning TO visit I
Organ She spent part of the day in /
Post.
Manuel Garcia went to FL Paso this
to visit his mother.
Blctor RubenO went to FL Paso this
morning and from there will go to near
to work in a mine
e Paso.
mrs. John H Nay went to Ell Paso
Mrs. Fay sperry spent today in Ell |