Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-11-06

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ferrous cave near by, a most wond-
erful switch" told the fortunes Of
anxious lads and lassies, then came
the unmasking, the young men being
the first to unmask, then trying to
discover the identity Of the "lady
spooks." After the unmasking, a
large bonfire was lighted, which
threw most brilliant light on the
lawn, by which tn eyoung folks en-
joyed playing some out-os-door
games, and afforded light for the
tables Of eatables. Pickles, sand
witches and coffee were served. So
completely was the witch" disguised
that throughout the entire evening.
no one was able to guess who she
was.
II came as quite surprise, when it
was discovered that Mrs. Haight was
the dispenser of fortunes, and right
well she acted the part Of the wise
old woman.
Thanks are especially due Mrs.
Boddington, Mrs. Beck, Mrs. Riggs,
Miss Page and Mr.. Weld for most
enjoyable evening. About eleven
o'clock the company dispersed.
George s. Campbell and family
left Thursday for Buckeye, Arix.,
they having proved up on their claim
and Mr.. Campbell has employment
there through the winter months.
On Wednesday evening at the
Lodge arena was witnessed good
boxing exhibition, which was enjoyed
by large crowd. In the main event
venner and Halter fought ten
round bout to draw. Kid Day, the
little favorite of this section, won a
over recruit Tucker in six
which twas the best fight Of
the evening and many thought the de-
cision should have been draw.
Young Jason easily out-pointed
Green and was given well-earned
decision. There were no knockouts
scored. u vas an excellent exhibit
ton Of the game and was enjoyed.
J. l.. Allen, who, until very re-
Gently lived on his ranch a short
distance southeast of town, died in
Fl Paso Saturday. the 10th ultimo.
Mr.. Allen was well known here and
news of his death was quite sur
prise. al
]. W. Blair has his new house al
most ready for occupancy. The young
cottonwood trees which surround the
house will make this one Of the most
beautiful spots in Columbus.
DR.. Bright will be with us on No
vember 10 for an Epworth League
rally, and to hold the first quarterly
conference.
r. W. Elliott completed his well
on his ranch the first of the week
and is well pleased with it. The well
is a5 feet deep and it is believed that
he has a good supply Of water. II
is 80 feet from the surface to where
the water stands.
Jess Fuller appeared before Com
missioner Hoover this week and Of
fered the necessary proof to receive
n patent to his claim.
Miss Grace Goebel made final FIVE
year proof on her quarter section this
week. q.
J. Fielder Hash is here, arriving
from Montana. He is or
gionally from Virginia.
The stork visited the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peter Mack on
saturday, October "a, presenting
Them a four-pound baby girl.
Mrs. B. Bruce entertained few
II her friends with Halloween
party Thursday evening.
The funeral Of Mrs. W. T. Richie
was held at the NJ. f. church. The
Rev. Boddington made few very
appropriate remarks and afterward
he remains were laid to rest in the
west Of town. Mr.. and Mrs.
Meek and Mr.. and Mrs. English, rel
ntives, were up from FL Paso and
attended the funeral. Mrs. Richie
was a native Of Tennessee, a Chris
tian lady, and was loved by all who
Knew her.
Thomas G. Lakeland went down
10 Fl Paso one day last week TO meet
his brother, Lieutenant d. Lakeland.