El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-26

agree as to the location Of the battle
field and the maps made at that time
are not enough detailed. Bancroft S
history relates that the Missouriaus let
the Mexicans fire three VOlleyS before
RETURN ng the fire and then they gave
them three vOlieys at close range The
Mexicans retreated and left behind
them the "vinO" which they had brought
with them 10 use in a victory which
they anticipated would occur. At that
time the river was nearer the east side
Of the valley, and Mesilla and Mesilla
Park, If they had been in existence
would have both been on the west side
Of the Rio Grande.
The United States held the valley Of
the Rio Grande from that time on.
Give Surprise Party.
The birthday surprise party given by
Rev. and Mrs. H. T. VermilliOn in honor
of the birthday anniversary Of their
twin daughters, Misses Ruby and Mil
dred, was a pleasant affair. The young
Misses received numerous gifts. Re
freshments were served. The invited
guests were Misses Luella BrOwnlee,
Margaret and AVA Turney, Louisa and
Rachel Parker, Mary and Bonnie Holt,
Gertrude Gambler Maggie Sampson,
Evangeline Fitch, and Elizabeth Nc
Clure.
Judge z. G. MedIer has returned from
Estancia- where he has been holding
court He viii spend the holidays at
Fort Selden and Las Cruces.
Mrs e. E. Day and family, and Mrs.
Z. F. Carol were guests at dinner yes
terday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Frenger at their ranch home
west of town.
Paul and Ruth Brownlee are spending
their vacation with their PARENTS Mr.
and Mrs A D. Brownlee.
Professor J. c. Carrera, Of El Paso,
was a visitor here this week.
Merle Irwin Of Rincon, was visiting
friends here last night.
Streets Are Cleaned
The principal streets of the town
present neat appearance as officer
Pete Gonzales had a bunch Of prisoners
out cleaning them up
Royce Sampson of the reclamation
camp at La Mesa was in town over
Christmas
Messrs. Teeter, Holt, Flanders, and
Hawley Of the reclamation camp at Hin
were here yesterday.
Miss Louise Trahey, teacher in the
public schools, is spending her vacation
with relatives in Las Vegas.
Mrs. c. L Brooks. of Shreveport. La
is guest at the home Of her father,
". R. Bradford.
B. S. Thayer of the reclamation
service spent Sunday with his family.
6. H. Mccoy, foreman at Elephant
Butte is spending several days with
his family on the ranch north Of Las
Cruces.
william Penn Esterbrook and sister,
Miss Dorothy Esterbrook, Of San
Tagged Dogs Number 21O.
The number Of dogs wearing tags IN
Las Cruces is 90. A large number have
been caught by the dog catcher, Pete
Consoles, and killed.
Many people of Las Cruces and Vi
cinity are at work for local option
The committee appointed by chairman
Sutherland is at work
Mr.. and Mrs n. e. Flint and children
Mary Patricia and Sophia, went to
their new home in FL Paso this morn
ing.
Judge Edward Medlar went to FL
Paso this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs H H HermansOn, of Fl
PasO, spent Christmas WIN her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs B. Y. Potts, in East Las
Cruces Mr.. Potts returned this morn
ing but Mrs. Potts will remain until
New Years.
A. A. Daguerre of Ell Paso, and his
wife, spent Christmas at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Fabian Garcia Mr.
Daguerre returned to the Pass City this
morning, but his wife Will remain until
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Vardy Pickett spent
yesterday at the home of Mrs. Thomas
Tate. Mr.. PuclSett returned this morn
ing but Mrs. Pickett remained for an
indefinite visit.
Miss Ruth Tincher, of Ell Paso, visited
Dr. and Mrs T. c. Campbell over
Christmas.
William p. Baker, the commissioner
Of the United States supreme court in
the boundary suit between New Mexico
and Texas, came up from FL PasO to
spend Christmas with his son Roy. The
further hearing of the boundary suit
viii be resumed on Dec 80 and prob
ably viii continue for several months
Col. Eugene Van Patten spent Christ
mas with his daughter, Mrs James P !
Ascarate, and went back to FL Paso, on !
business, this morning.
Give Christmas Cheer to Poor.
DR.. Jackson and Col Van Patten were
active in dispensing Christmas cheer to
the poor children of the valley Christ
mas eve, and Christmas day, having a !
big tree at the doctors commodiOus
home, and lots Of goodies" and pres /
ents for them. The entertainment of /
the children included an automobile /
ride for each one.
Burt Bray went to FL Paso today.