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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29
oil MAY Be PUMPED
FROM FLORIDA WELL
Surprising Showing Of Wen with 1900
Feet Of Water on Oil Stratum
Causes This Prediction
MANY SEE OIL TAKEN OUT WELL
II not in Commercial Quantities Drill
Will 20 Down Until Lower
Strata Fully Explored

There Is no doubt but that there Is n
large quantity of oil IN the l.J00-fOct
stratum Of oil sand in the Florida well
west Of the city. Casing Is being set
and II IL. possible that the well may he
brought In when the 200 feet of wa
ter is pumped out. IL Is thought that
the oil sands have been penetrated lit
tie more than foot There was some
evidence Of gas in the well yesterday.
Field Manager J. w. Clark Is confident
that tn well Is now Of commercial
value.
Specimens Of the oil sand and bail
ings from the well on exhibition al the
downtown office of the oil company
has attracted wide interest and there
| is growing feeling that the Florida
well may be- the most important yet
sunk in New Mexico. There are other
wells being pumped, but they are shall
low and yield but small quantities. oil
formations and showing have follow
ed each 50 rapidly in the Florida well
that it is felt certain that. If the pres
ent stratum does not yield sufficient
flow, it will not take great deal Of
drilling To bring in lower strata that
will.
III luck seems to still be- with the
Angelus we'll east of the city. The
drill was stopped last week because Of
lack of casing to exclude the quick
sand, more than 100 feet Of which have
been penetrated in the 400 feet of
! depth. The delay is yeXatious, but not
at all discouraging 1t was thought
, the lime would have been encountered
some time ago, but evidently the drili
j. is going down on an old beach where
the sand has been leached of materials
that might have cemented the tiny par
ticles
Aside from the casing, materials ui
all kinds are on the ground with suf
r ficient fuel supply TO drive the drill
indefinitely. MIR. Manley the driller
: is confident that the quick sands viii
soon be past and normal progress re-
y sumed.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29
COMMISSIONERS CAN'T
PRY LOOSE HEADLIGHT
Local Paper Refuses TO be Fired and
Puts In Demand For Copy"
for Official County Organ
DELINQUENT TAX LIST HELD UP
Graphie's Story Got Things "AlI Balled
Up" and Scramble for pie"
Causes Heart Aches

The Demlng Headlight still main
tains that it Is the official county or
gan, though fired by the county com-
mlssioncrs June Is, according TO the
official copy Of the boards pro-
ceedings printed In the Headlight.
County Clerk Pierce Hughes says that
he sent the official copy of the pro-
ceedings To the Columbus Courier for
official publication. The Headlight
made demand on him for an official
CODY, but he was unable 10 comply on
account of the orders Of the county
commissioners. The fat Is in the fire
for sure, with the Headlights 155s
Opening up on the poor old Graphic,
that never had even n taste OF the
pie" under the present management,
aud ON the Courier that collected n
few G.. |. cans last Friday. The Courier
hasn't again come back at the Head
light, but the Graphic, with nothing
to win or loose, will not he slow "a
lay down a barrage. Gee, but some
body is feeling awful sore.
After the publication of the county
printing muddle In the Graphic th'
Headlight made written demands FOL
the work ON the county treasurer al
well as on the county clerk. Th'
treasurer Is now holding up the print
ing Of the delinquent tax list while tn
county democratic organization cal
come to some decision as to who will
receive the pie. II seems that thi
publication doesn't have To he IN tn
officinn organ and County Treasure
Edgar IIepp thinks II ought to b
published In Deming. lie informs th
Graphic that he Is now awaiting dt
cision hy District Attorney j.
Vaught. hut refuses to say whether q
not he will abide by the decision. i
whom he will appeal, he does not di'
close. nor what action he contemplatei
An answer to the Headlights deman
by the district attorney he tore NJ
a later opinion by the district attol
ney he diSregarded as not sufficient
covering the case, and, with the Ill
? trict attorney absent In Grant count.
il is not known just when the fini
decision which the treasurer seeks wi
be Forthcoming. Treasurer Hepp r.
fused permission To the Graphic
print any of the communications con
Ing TO his hands regarding the bus
ness. II have nothing to say for pu
hCa,ion." he told representative
the Graphic.
Meanwhile Luna county citizens al
getting Il good big Amile out of the 81
uation and couple of newspapers
the county are holding their breat
1t is such a iemptntng bit OF pie
and the quality Of il is amply prov,
by the reluctance with which II
Headlight moves away from the tab
nt which il has fattened 50 long.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29
ANIMALS ARE STARS IN COMEDY

Mack Semett's latest 5-recl comedy
sensation. down ON the Farm" re-
leased by United Artists lthe Big
Four'J will be- the big feauture at the
Rinlto for two days beginning Thurs
day, July Is;
The story relates the adventures in
romance and finance of ruSting corn
fed beauty" namelv Louis,\ Fazenda,
The romance of her life is provided 10y
the "hircd help whose fists are rs bic
ns his heart. Finance Is brought "a
the plot by the village banker--a kind
of cross between Shylock and Don
Juan or mixture of Turk and
shark" The farm hand loves her foi
herself alone. The village houS,
broker and home wrrcker desires heI
for an inheritance.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29
CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND

IL seems that Irishmen are bound 10
fight among themselves and are car
rying on bitter civil war among the
Sim Feiners and Obstetrics. London
derry has been the scene of serious
rioting with the police and military
unable to curb the violence without III
discriminate killing. The rioters. eN'
tremists of both factions, are not so aus
terminating and the hospitals are hiie'
with Innocent victims.
. II is an odoriferous mess which th'
limited States ought to keep It's nos'
out of along with all the other Euro
petn political, religious and racial ces' res,
pools which certain American poiiu
, clans seem bent on stirring up Forge
Europe and its troubles or go over ai'
fight with them. leaving the rest OF N
In peace
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29
PLANS FOR FOURTH OF July

plans for the Fourth Of July in Dem
ing are rather hazy. MoAday the fire
boys intend to put on baseball game
between two local teams. Also there
will he acquatic sports at the commu'
nity swimming pool, featuring fancy
diving. racing, polo, etc The boy
scouts will have program also on
Monday. the 9TH. \ meeting has been
called at the armory for "Wednesday
night at which tune the Deming base
hall team will be organized, and plans
for the Fourth Of July celebration ma
tured.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29

BOY SCOUT ACTIVITIES
Deming Troop, No. l, Ii. ). A.
By Otis Harris, Troop Scribe

49, \ \ \ \ \ \ y \ \
The Boy Scouts of Deming held their
meeting last Tuesday as usual. They
welcomed Mr.. Reasoner and his wife
The boys lined up and Mrs. Reasoner
came by and shook hands with every
one of them. After that was finished
the business transactions began. The
motion was moved and seconded that
we meet mt the Armory after next
meeting at the church. The bicycle pa
trol has been organized and has drilled
some already. The patrol colors AMI
pennant have been ordered. We are
getting ready for the Fourth OF July
now. We aim to pull off good bit OF
this celehra ton. We way match a ball
game with some team near Deming
There are two boys who will get
medals for saving lives. They are Mel
vim Rodgers aud Joseph Hume. Mel
win Rodgers saved his sister from
drowning i'm the swimming pool. 10
seph Hume saved boy from drownml
who was walking in his sleep whil'
they were on the camping trip.
Possibly some Of the boys W Ill go t'
the simmer camp at Cloud Croft TIM
summer.
| Fred sherman has already earned
his way by getting subscriptions 10
the III Paso Herald.
Paul Schurtz and Earne foulk
have passed some Of the merit badg
tests.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29
COOPER-HECK

Russell Cooper and Miss Anita NJ.
Heck were quietly married June "a at
Denver. Colo. The happy couple are
now visiting at the home Of the bride
groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. o. III.
Cooper while they select a home. While
in Denver they visited with the brides
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Heck. Both
are well known here.
The pretty and accomplished bride
has taught English in the local high
school for the past two years. She
came here from Denver where she
graduated from Denver University.
The bridegroom was educated In the
Deming schools, afterwards engaging
in business. Very recently he beaame
lthe junior partner in the abstract anil
insurance firm Of Hughes and Cooper.
He is looked upon as progressive and
successful young business man.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29
FIRE AT HOSPITAL

A fire at the local p. II. $. hospital
Saturday resulted i'm the destruction
Of the garage in which were stored
TWO motor cycles ana quantity OF
gasoline that exploded and sffectually
prevented the local fire department
nom Salvag'ng the huilding.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29
REV. COMPTON TO HOLY LAND

The Rev. II. &. Compton left the
city yesterday for San Francisco,
Calf. where he sails July 9Th for the
Holy Land With party he will
spend six months trayersing Palestine
and surrounding countries. Mrs.
Compton will remain at Thomaston,
Ga. while her husband is absent.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29
NOVING TIE NORDHAUS
PLUMBING DEPARTMENT.

The plumbing department Of the big
Nordhaus stores is being moved to
the section Of the building on Silver
avenue recently completed for that
purpose. The furniture department
occupies the second floor and Is a very
attractive place for the display Of
house furnishings
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29

The Otero County Board of Educa-
tion has employed special repair
man who will Visit every rural school
in the county to make the necessary
rcpairs as the county superintendent
shall direct This work will be done
during the summer and should result
in considerable saving as well as
In work more satisfactorily done.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29
ASSESSOR HUNTER HAS LIST IN

County Assessor j. 4. "Tal' Hunter
was commended recently by the state
tax commission for being the first IN
with his tax list among the counties
of the state.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29

Some of the tourists who are passing
through stop long enough 10 nave a
cool plunge in the now popular swim'
ming pool, this resort has proven a
"boon" to the tired traveller as wen as
a pleasure to the home town folks
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
For District Attorney

For District Attorney
| hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for district attorney for the Sixth Ju-
dicial district, comprising Grant, Luna
and Hldalgo counties, subject 10 the
action Of the district convention to be
called to nominate such candidate.
pledge my support to the nominee OF
said convention.
FORREST FIELDER,
Deming. n. NJ
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29

Miss Katherine Wamel returned last
Saturday from Chicago where she mas
been taking special work IN music at
the Bush conservatory. Miss Wamel
will tench again this winter.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29

and getting away with II.
Perhaps the reading public has noted
that neither the Courier nor Headlight
featured the county printing scandal
in the democratic organization" until
the Graphic published the news. That's
where the Graphic gets in bad" print
ing what people like to read. All well
you can't please everybody.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-06-29

Miss Bessie Browning has accepted
a position with the express company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-02
delightful Dancing Party
(iyen New Years Eve at
he Hussey Residence

une Of the most pleasing dancing
Br.ies held New Years eve among
pc Young people was at the E. H.
fussey residence, the Misses Mar
brie and Marguerite Hussey and
heir brothers. Stanley and Leroy,
wing the affair.
As the guests entered the Hussey
ONE they passed down a receiving
nc composed of their hosts, hostess
and the Misses Elaine Bass of
bangor and Luce Davis of Sanford,
no are classmates Of Miss Marjorie
h LaSalle.
During the evening several novel
! es were introduced, the last four
)ances being given over to Ne la
(ies (the girls selecting their part
|ers' While the party was in prog
less the guests noticed a large bell
hanging inverted near the ceiling.
Just before midnight the company
|athered beneath it. the bell swung
% horizontal and the people were
howered with carnations as favors.
Following this, bell tolled IL times
o remind them that the old year was
departing and the new was being
lshered in. The guests sang AUD
ang Syne.' the orchestra accom-
'anying them. At intermission dur :
ns the evening refreshments were
erved. Music for the affair was
FINISHED by Dennis orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-02
PITTSFIElD

John Murphy left Thursday for
Lewiston, where he will reside this
winter.
Mrs. Edith Vining left on the
Thursday morning train for Augusta
and Gardiner on business.
Mrs. Walter White, Mrs. Floriman
Gardner and III. S. Gardner were
business callers in Waterville, Thurs
day.
The postoffice observed holiday
hours for New Years, the r. f. D.
carriers not making their trips. The
Pittsfield National bank observed
the day.
George Hopkins of Bangor is in
town for a few days auditing the
books at the Pittsf1eld National bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. V. Height of Har-
mony were among the out-of-town
business callers here Thursday.
Miss Mary Brown Of Greenfield.
Mass, who has been guest in the
home 70 her brother, =. c. Brown,
for several weeks, returned home
Thursday.
Clarence Chase left Thursday for q
visit with friends in Bath.
DIN Benson Of Oakland is in town
for visit with his aunts. Mrs. Ray
Badger and Miss Winifred Hum
phrey.
Eugene Bickford of Boston is pass
ing a vacation in town with rela-
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-02

class Of 1919. The groom, the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Wright OF this
town, served overseas where he was
in the motor transfer branch Of the
service during the war, is also a
gradual of NJ. c. T., class Of 1918,
and is among the popular young
business men Of the town, being en-
gagged in the meat business. The
young couple after a brief wedding
trip will make their home with tho
groom's parents on the Hartlanl
road, where they will have the bes.
wishes of a large circle Of friends
for a happy welded life.
The annual Rebekah ball held in
Union Aall, Wednesday evening,
Dec. Il. under the auspices Of Wav-
erly Hebekah lodge. was largely at
tended. The decorations were very
pretty and appropriate. The gran
march was led by Miss Alma Moses,
noble grand Of the lodge, and L. c.
Nutter. Rioe's orchestra Of Bangor
furnished music for the occasion.
There was a large attendance at
the meeting of Ira Berry chapter, A.
A. NJ. held in Masonic hall, Wednes-
day evening, Dec. 81, when r. E..
wilson d. Barron. D. D. G. H. p, Of
Camden. made his official visit to the
chapter. The r. A. degree was con,
1erred on candidates and refresh.
ments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-02

women's Relief Corps Gill at - TN
+stalltng 0dicer for that ofacAr.
Mrs. Laura White has returned
from Waterville, where she attended
the marriage Of her niece, Miss IAlla
May Horn, to win John Wood of
Fairfield, which occurred Wednesday
evening, Dec. 81, at the home Of the
brides father. Samuel Horn Of Pros
5ect street. The house was tasteful
ly decorated In blue and white and
the marriage ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. c. o. Perry Of Hallowel,.
The single ring service was used and
the couple were attended BY Roxie
Stevens and Herbert Flanagan and
Ruth Wood. q sister Of the groom,
acted as ring bearer. Following the
ceremony a reception was held, after
which the young people left on a
wedding trip to Boston and Proyi-
dence and upon their return they will
make their home at 81 Prospect
street, Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-02
OAKLAND

There was watch night service at
the Methodist parsonage Wednesday
evening which was total surprise to
the pastor. Rev. Weston p. Holman.
Mr.. Holman had been away conduct
ing a meeting the first part of the eve
ming and upon returning he found the
parsonage brilliantly lighted and a rar-
ty Of church friends gathered to watch
the old year out From 10 to II O'Clock
a social hour was enjoyed and refresh
ments were served. This was followed
by devotional service in charge of the
pastor.
Misses Gladys and Cara Crotto have
returned from Lake Moxie, where they
have been passing the Christmas holi-
days With relatives.
Miss Annie Folsom gave a New Yea~' 1;
party Wednesday evening at her home
on Hubbord street. The guests were
Marjory Pierce. Inez Stevens, Martha
Clark. Cara Crotto, Geraldine Taylor,
Greeley Pierce. Charlie Kelley, Eugene
Scribner. Frederick Scribner, Alfred
Stevens. Forest Taylor and Ariel Lord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-02
FAIRFIELD

The regular meeting Of the Eastern
Star will be held this evening.
Miss Eltha Spinney has returned
from Fort Fairfield. where she has
been visiting friends and relatives.
Ralph Seely Of Fort Fairfield is
passing a few days with friends in
town. He is on his way to Cali
fornia, where he will spend the whit
er.
Miss Catherine Hatch, who is en-
ployed in Augusta, is passing few
days at her home in town.
Henry Kregar has gone to New
York. where he will pass a few days
before returning to his studies at
Harvard Law School
Benjamin Luce. who recently I'M
derwent an operation at the Sisters
hospital, is reported as being in a
comfortable condition.
There was a large crowd at the
dance held at the American Legion
hall Wednesday evening. Another
dance will be held Thursday evening
Of next week. Music by Barney's or
chestra.
The quarterly bulletin of the State
Board Of Charities and Corrections
speaks as follows of conditions at
the Fairfield town farm: Admins
tration superintendent and matron,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Porter Priest. Ex-
perience, seven years at Fairfield
Town farm. Salary. $3.50 per annum.
Other employees: None except two
men at having seas0n last thor
ough inspection by member Of the
board of overseers of the poor Au-
gust. 1918. Conditions observed:
Number of inmates: Men under 60
years of age, one: over 60, one:
women under 60. one: over 60, one:
children under 16 years of age, one;
total, five. Largest number presen,
at any one time since the previous
inspection, six; smallest, five; normal
capacity. is. Discipline: The at
mosphere is exceptionally home like;
visitors of the right sort are encour-
aged; the assignment of work is sys-
tematic: bathing is regular; individ-
ual towels and drink cups are used.
There is no separation of the sexes.
Building and grounds: In very good
condition. Repair: Two years ago
all the walls and floors were painted
The kitchen floor is painted every
spring. Furniture and equipment:
The inmates have an oilcloth table
cloth. Each room has dresser.
chair. sash curtain at the window and
liroleum on the floor. Beds and bed
ding: No vermin; in excellent con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-02
1oint Installation
officers G. A. r. and Seth
Villains Ind. Relief Corps

Seth Williams Post, G. A. r. and
Seth Williams Independent Relief
torps held joint installation Thurs
BAY evening in G. A. r. hall, Thurs
|.aing good attendance present to
Pitness the ceremony.
The first organization to install
tficers for the ensuing year was the
Relief Corps, the following officers
being installed: President. Mrs.
Lucy Ware: vice president, Mrs.
sarah Stetson: past president. Mrs.
Hattie Lippincott: chaplain. Mrs.
Earah Moore: secretary, Mrs; Addie
lay; treasurer, Mrs. Katherine
Brown; conductor, Mrs. Jennie
Stone; guard, Mrs. Nellie Perkins;
Folor guard, Mrs. Ada Halves and
Mrs. Florence Littlefield. The corps
vas formed 80 years ago as an
auxiliary to Seth Williams Post G.
A. r. when that post numbered 400
members.
After the Relief Corps had COM
bleted their ceremonies Seth Will
Jams Post, G. A. r. installed their
Pfficers. 0. %. Stetson, past vice
commander of the department Of
Maine conducting. The following
bfiicers were installed: Commander,
|'eorge E. Gay; senior vice COM
handler. Oliver P. Robbins; Junior
ice commander, Daniel w. Petten-
bill; chaplain, Edwin Halves; quar-
lermaster, o. o. Stetson; surgeon.
pits w. Littleneld: adjutant, o. o.
Etetson; officer of day. N. W. White;
bfficer guard, Fred B. HASKELL; pat
Fiotic instructor, Edwin Halves.
Following The installation Seth
Williams Independent Relief Corps
berved refreshments Of ice cream and
lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-02

Music and games were enjoyed and r.
freshments were served.
Mrs. Sadie Reed of Wilton Il visit.
ing her sister. Mrs. Walter Blake, for
a few days.
Mrs. John O'Reiily entertained the
social club Of Hamilton Lodge, Degree
of Honor, at a dinner party New Years
eve at her home on Goodwin street. A
most delicious menu was served and the
guests were Mrs. n. s. Holmes. Mrs.
Walter Trask, Mrs George Stott, Miss
Edna Walker. Mrs. Thomas Walker.
Mrs. David Sweeney Mrs c. H. En-
mons, Miss Mary O'Neil. Mrs. William
Spillane, Mrs. Charles Lord, Mrs. Lucy
W. Davis and Miss Marion Davis The
evening was passed in a social way,
music was enjoyed and there was a
guessing contest. the prize q handsome
doiIey. was won by Mrs. Charles Lord.
The guests departed at a late hour aft
er passing a most pleasant evening.
Mrs. William spillane Of Boston, who
is guest at the home of her mother.
Mrs. Elizabeth O'Neil. was called to
Skowhegan Thursday by the death o.
a relative.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Bates will enter
tain q party of friends this evening at
their home at Oakland Heights.
The Ladies' Social Circle OF the FIRST
Baptist church will give supper this
evening at 6 o'clock in the church YES
try.
IT, t,oc u
from Bangor, where she attended the
wedding Of friend.
Principal and Mrs. Alanson Skillings,
who have been visiting Mr.. Skillings'
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Skill
ings. and his sister, Mrs. Carrie Pea
vey. have returned to their home in
New Gloucester
DIR. George Rodman and Moses
lRodman. who have been guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Talberth
for few days. have returned to their
home in Boston, making the trip by
auto. They were accompanied as far
as Portland by Mrs. Talberth on her
a guest of relatives.
Mrs. Bernard Bates is employedin
the restaurant Of Mr.. and Mrs Isaac
Talberth during the absence of Mrs
Talberth.
William Burgess of Livermore
Falls is visiting his daughter. Mrs
Guy Moore.
Sergeant Wyman Post. G. A r.,
and Women's Relief Corps will hold
a joint installation Monday evening
in the Post rooms. Mrs. John Holds
don, past department chaplain Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-02
STORY OF PLAYS
Icanxinuad {ram Raaa Qnal

ineton went through the line for six
Yards. BranGenburg and Manerud
eained a little on line bucks. Manerud
attempted drop kick which was block
ed. Dragon recovering in about the same
spot. Huntington was thrown for a
nve-yard loss and went through center
for five yards.
Jacobberger proped for three yards
through the same hole. Manerud
punted to Murray, who ran the ball
back to his 1S-yard line. Murray faii-
ed TO gain through tackle. Church