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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-11

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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
OFFICIAL TO ADDRESS
PENNINGTON STOCKMEN

Charles F Bliss. head OF the Bio
locical survey office "a albuquerque
is out on an exrc15ive Inspection trip
through the western Fart OF the state.
He will attend the meeting of the
executive board of the New Mexico
Horse and Cattle Growers associa-
ton to be held at Pennington on
august p and D.. in order to lay
[ efore the board plans for coopera-
ton between the Biological survey
ard the association in the e~xtermina-
i;cn Of coyotes.
II is planned to have the associa-
tion pay the assessments on indi-
vidusl stockmen who are members of
the local organizations which carry
on work against coyotes under sup
ervision Of the survey in various parts
81 the states.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

Manuel Martinez, IS years of age,
was found about four o'clock Sunday
on the Santa Fe tracks near the
freight depot. He was given medical
aid but never recovered consciousness
and died about 90 o'clock Sunday
afternoon.
1t is presumed hat Martinez was
struck by a passing train. There was
a deep wound in the back of his head.
a slighter cut on his face, his should
er was bruised, and one ear was bare
ly hanging to his head.
Martinez was a section hand for the
Santa Fe. He was married and had
been in the country about five years.
Gallup Herald.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

considered amply sufficient for the ,r-
rigation needs Of the acreage be-
longing to the project. But to show
the manner OF men who have been
elected to represent the colony and
its interests, and the p~recaution they
used, W. wish to state that additional
filings have been made on the flood
waters of the Cabresto, Latir Rito
primero and Ritomedio. The filings
on these four streams insure a boun-
tiful supply OF water beyond the lues-
ton OF a doubt. In addition to this,
President Hoover of The Sunshine
Valley Irrigation Company and Engin-
eer Huntington have located 4 reser-
yoir site which they declare to he ideal
III every respect, which is located
above the "highline," which will be
an economy to the company, and
which will preclude the necessity of
having to go to Red River for water
for at least another year. This is
indeed a valuable find, and will sim
pity matters to such an extent that
it will be comparatively easy to wa
tci al tHc lduu lidl VIII ne III Iulll-
walton this ensuing year, and we are
certainly to be congratulated upon
having such efficient, able men as
ISOLATED with us in this enterprise.
II you are coming to Sunshine Val
Lefty, you could choose no better sea-
son than the present. We feel sure
that the comfortable days and cool
nights would be a pleasure to most
of you. You will be assured a hearty
welcome on both the Sunshine and
T~rinchera colonies by representatives
OF the Great Divide and the mem-
bers OF the colonies also. You will be
among friends. And don't forger,
Bring your wife,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
LEA

]. s. Cordill's bid OF $ll 600 got the
new U. s. mail contract to haul the
Midland, Texas.
Mr.. Cordill owns and operates a
first class garage in Midland and is
using Buick cars. His son, Ole, and
Mr.. w. F. Turner are the drivers
Mr.. Turner formerly drove the mail
car between Midland and Seminole.
The contract is for one year, and
started last Tuesday, ovington
Leader.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
NOTICE. EoR PUBLICATION

Department Of tho Interior. T. 8 Land Of
hce at Santa Fe. n. NJ. Aug. g 1921.
Notice is hereby given that Donaciano
Gutierrez. Of Lamy, Y. NJ. who on Feb.
s. 1913. made Homestead Entry. No. OZ55o.
for Lots , and }. SWH NEH. SE5<NWH,
NWH SIX. NEHSwK Sec. ), T.. Il y, r
II E ant 81 SEA Sec. y. Township u
y Range II E. y. NJ P. Meridian has
filed notice Of intention 70 make Three
Year Proof. TO establish claim 70 the land
above described. before L &. Commission
er, at Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co, n. NJ. on
the T day Of September. 1921.
Claimant names as witnesses. Victoria
no Sand0rzl. Of Lamy. y. NJ. ADolrnio
Archuleta. Rowe. n. NJ Vicente Truiilo.
Il Ismy. y. NJ, George Gutierrez. Of Rowe,
n. NJ
A. NJ. BERGEpE- Register.
First Publication August Z. 1o1-
Last Publication September 16. Isz1-
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
How Peanuts Grow.

The common peanut grows in a 20
culiar way that is distinctly original
The little plant sends up its shoots
with the fruit on the end of a some
what stiff stalk. and then before IL
ripens the stem bends over and care
fully pushes the fruit underground. Al
pigs are said TO De especially fond Of
these il has been humorously suggest
ed that the plant does this to hide
its nuts from the porker's too inquisi-
tive Investigations.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
DIES MONIES MERCHANT
FILES A PETITION IN
VOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY

w. B. Funk. a merchant of Dies
MONIES Union county has filed a pc
tition in voluntary bankruptcy in the
United States district court here As
sets. consisting OF merchandise and
real estate. are listed at S20Oo0. while
the liabilities total only $1,000
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
ROOSEVELT

The z T. Campbell motring par
tv returned from a long jsunt. in
Guiding fishing at lakewood From
Artesia. they went &c Hope, thence
west 10 Alamogordo and then climb
ed the II mile hill to Ooudcroft-
E Paso and Iuarez were the next
stops Then up the Rio Grande val
ley to Elephant Butte and Hot Springs
and San Antonio where a night was
spent with the Clicks. At this point
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
NC KINlEY

The Consolidated Syndicate who
have been doing some development
work in the Seven Lakes Oil Field
are very confident of this field be-
coming a good producer in the future,
according to Mr.. Bernard Holiday,
field manager, stated that the com-
pany was at work putting down a
propect hole, which is now down
about 800 feet and that they expected
to put in more machines and would
-rob7blv have four machines in OPP
Grafton by the first OF the year They
also expect TO put in one Parkers-
burg rig which is also standard equip
ped.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

c. w. Farley and family have ar
rived from Brazos Texas Oil fields
aud will visit at the Charley Far
ley home for a few weeks and will
than move to his ranch and become
one OF our bonafide farmers. Mr.
Farley has purchased the Don Mug
en- farm east of Roy and has also
filed on a $40 acre homestead south
west of Roy.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
new MEXICO
NEWS REVIEW
CONTINUED from page one)

being applied, which will add great
ly to the pleasure Of the dancers.
The present dimensions OF the paw
lion are 3Sx45 feet, but it is planned
to double this size in the early spring
to satisfy the demand for an out door
place to hold summer dances. An
additional rostrum will be provided
for the orchestra.-Las Cruces Re-
public.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
the party turned east again and got
home via Carrizozo and Roswell.

Six fine specimens OF Poland China
stock arrived for the Elida Registered
Pig Club Friday, in charge OF Coun-
ty Agent VIII. Two more pigs will
arrive shortly. There are eight men,
bers OF the club in all.-Elida Enter
prise.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
MORA

The new Mora school building is
progressing nicely under the skilled
management OF contractors Chavez
and Myers. The foundation and first
story walls are nearly completed and
the second story will soon be started.
1t is a $4,000 building and will house
eight school rooms, which will not
be enough for the present needs of
the Mora schools. Ii will be neces-
sary to continue to use the school
rooms OF the Sisters Of Loretto, in
addition to the new building. When
consolidation Of schools comes here,
as it will in the near future, Mora
will have a school that will rival any
rural community in the state.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
HARDING

w. w. Gilstrap went to Gladstone
recently to make arrangements for
the building of a telephone line to
that place from Roy. The line will
have a switch board at Gladstone and
there will be a number Of rural lines
over the Gladstone and Kephart
Country connecting with the main
line at Gladstone. This is a good
move and should receive the enoour-
agement of an the farmers of the
north end OF the Mesa.
The Harding County Fair viii be
held at Roy September Is. IS and
l..
The fair will ne held at the Bali
park in the west part of town and
arrangements viii be made TO take
care of all exhibits. Of every des-
cription-
The Manager. Mr.. McCarger and
Secretary Mr.. Busey are 20 get
t1rg out the premium list and Tak-
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
TAOS

Taos is proud to record the visit OF
two distinguished guests who came
from the East to battle in the Rio
Grande Hot Springs, Mr.. Victor Nor
anety of New York who recognized
the Santa Fe Railway in l9O6-and
Mr.. Fred Harvey the head Of his big
Harvey System.
Both gentlemen expressed themsclv-
cs as greatly benefited by the Springs
and expect to return 10 the Valley
with a number of their Eastern
friends in the heat future.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

\ huge lobo wolf, whose head mea-
surcd six and one half inches be-
tween the ears, was killed by Al Sulier,
above Mineral Hill, at Cerrillos, about
p miles north OF this city.
The animal which weighed l25 lbs.
was coming down a stream in an
arroyo, while the car in which Sulier
was driving was stuck and was being
repaired. The men were going TO
leave it unmolested, but the lobo came
within 10 feet of them and was about
to attack them.
The lobo wolf brings three boun-
ties, one from the county, the state
and the Cattleman's Protective asso-
ciation-Las Vegas Optic.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

c. E. Scott has just finished a new
milk barn for the Patterson Dairy
south of town. 1t cost $500. and is
screened so flies cannot touch the cows
while they are being MIXED. This
~precaution is only one of many taken
at the Patterson Dairy.-Tucumcari
News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
EDDY

Up to Monday it was estimated
that about 100 cars of alfalfa hay had
been shipped II of the valley. The
price ran from $500 to $3.50. The
third cutting is now in progress
Little hay is being marketed at the
present price, and nearly every place
of storage is full with much still in
the fields. The hay growers and
dealers all over the valley are try
ing to adjust the conditions so as
to move the accumulations, the diff
Guilty being that the cost of produc-
ton has not gone down in proper
ton to the restoration Of practically
pre-war prices.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
SAN JUAN

The Midwest Oil Company have
leased $500 acres Of land from the
Navajo Indians near the hogback,
about thirty miles west of Aztec. Ac-
cording to the terms of the lease they
must. be drilling within six months.
The Indians held a council last Sa,-
urday to decide whether to grant the
lease. The Midwest are drilling on
the Ute reservation twenty miles
northwestof Aztec.-Aztec Independ-
ent.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

ins all necessary arrangements Tor
the First Harding County fair which
promises to be a winner.-The Span
ish American.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

The Oklahoma Hotel is having a
new lobby built which will be inclosed
by a glass front up stairs and down.
The new improvement will add much
to the appearance of this popular ho-
tel and the guests will greatly enjoy
the spacious lobby.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
QUAY

The city council at its recent meet
ing decided to secure free mail deliv-
cry for Tucumcari and have ordered
numbers for the houses. {. I. Haas
has been secured to make a new
map OF the city and prepare to handle
the job OF making the streets and put
ting up the numbers.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
SAN MIGUEL

Jose Ignacio Lujan, who was bound
over to the grand jury on a charge
OF killing Ramon Angel, July S0th, has
been released on bond. The amount
$1,000 set by Justice OF the Peace
Severino Baca, was furnished by LII
JAMS father and an uncle.
Lujan is accused of causing the
death OF Angel in a fight over a
,irl, Angel dying from blows in the
abdomen.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

the sale of boxes amounted to about
forty dollars. The money will be used
to apply on baseball parapharnelia.
The Jazz orchestra was all that has
been claimed for it and the dance
that followed the box sale was very
much enjoyed. The ladies that made
the boxes and prepared the contents
deserve our sincere appreciation. The
boxes were beautiful and the contents
delicious.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

The jail has been absolutely empty
time IN seven years. and quite likely
there has been no similar period since
for a month, certainly the longest
law came to the country. But the
ja7rs there. and the officers are there,
and It's still unsafe to start anything.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
Sunshine Valley Colony

ADl W. u NAM
Uncle George" Williams has rent
ed his place to Messrs. Watson and
Tom Franklin, Of Oklahoma. Mr.. VII
liams IS a veteran Of three wars and
the campaigning has 50 I'M
.cermined his health that he can no
longer do hard work for any length
OF une. But his ambition is 50 stforg
that it is impossible Tor him to keen
from working When he sees work that
should be done, and as every farm
er knows. that is practically all the
time. So Uncle George" reasoned
that for his own good II would be
advisable to turn the place " to
sonsne one else. He has returned to
bis former home at Brighton ~. a
time. but the improvement Of his place
viii go on just the same. In Mr..
Watson and Mr.. Franklin he has ten
arts that are conscientious and ef-
ficient and they are improving and
beautifying the place IN a way that
is a pleasure 20 see They are as en-
thusiasisstic as any land Ov7ne IN
the Valley, and we predict that they
viii make a success for both them
selves and Uncle George.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

Gustave Bauman. famous wood
block artist sent from Santa Fe twenty
one beautiful prints Of Taos and San
ia Fe subjects. Nine of the group ar
artestically framed and the rest pretti-
ly matted and are a decided attrac-
ton in the local exhibit-Taos Valley
News,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
GUADALUPE

Wednesday afternoon w. E. Ben
nett's farm was visited by a hail
storm, his crop was completely des-
troyed, also another crop near by
belonging TO Max Salas was a total
loss.-Cuervo Clipper. q
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

Work on the oil we'll on the Har-
key land near Malaga, which has been
under way for more than three months,
was temporarily suspended last week,
because of business depression. 1t is
hoped to resume operations in the
early fall.-Carlsbad Argus.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
OTERO

The sawmill OF the Southwest Lum-
Der Co.. shut down Wednesday noon
until Friday on ccoun of the sup
ply OF logs being low. The mill ran
at the rate Of $4,000 feet per day for
several days preceding the closing
down.
Officials of the company state that
demand for lumber is fair and that
they have some good orders, but the
log supply is poor and must be until
development OF access to new timber
tracts in the hills is completed.
At the present time there is a large
gang building new railroad down the
Penasco canyon. Nearly 100 men are
employed in this work and it is hoped
to have the new trackage completed
by the time that snow flies. With the
completion OF the new trackage access
will be had to new tracts of timber
and it will then be possible to keep
the log supply up to requirements.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

Superintendent w. G. Donley is
busy now experimenting the repair
work being done at the school build
ings, preparatory to the opening of
school the first Monday in Septem-
Der. The study hall at the High
School is being renovated and the
desks treated to a coat of varnish,
while the grounds are receiving at
tention at the hands of the caretak-
er, who has kept the lawn and hedges
in beautiful condition all summer.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
LUNA

Fire that broke out in the Majestic
theatre on North Gold avenue, Sun
day night at II is, shortly after the
close OF the evenings performance,
completely destroyed the building and
contents, causing damage that is esti-
mated around $4,000 and leaving
only part of the walls and the front
standing. Investigations that have
been conducted by Manager w. w.
Wilcox and the members of the fire
department have failed to disclose the
source of the fire. Some OF them are
inclined to attribute it to defective
wiring, but this has not been deli
nitely established.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

4 new concrete walk in front OF
the business block OF Sr. Jose Ma.
Sanchez, on the south side of Main
street is a distinct improvement to
the town. We have the best streets
Of any small town in the state.-Mora
County pantagraph.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
SOCORRO

The Winchester Junior Rifle Corps
was organized Tuesday evening at the
residence of /. II. Canoll, of this
city. They have applied for a char
ter and the boys vii be under the
supervision OF L. II. Canoll, who will
instruct them in the carc OF rifles
and in shooting. There will be med
ais given for shooting.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

Ben Straughn Of East Vaughn has
met with some cattle losses the past
week,-among them a fine Jersey
heifer entered the open garage of
Mr.. LAGOS and ate from a paint
bucket and was poisonedeVaughn
News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

George Hight has purchased the
machinery of the planning mill OF the
Carbon City Lumber Co. and VIII OPP
crate same in doing mill work for the
Gallup trade-Ga1lup News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

When the Great Divide Sunshine
Colony was started we had but one
source Of water for the irrigation Of
this project. viz. two hundred second
feet from Red River. This was arr IS
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

Mr., Landsdowne has opened up a
place OF business called the Ideal by
Works, and is located in the build
ing next to the X. p. llall-Magda-
lena News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
SIERRA

The new high school building Will
soon be completed. A new coal shed
has been erected, and other needed
Improvements are being considered by
the school board, such as adding a
new coat of paint and plaster tothe
main school building.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

w. P. Littlefield shipped two cars
OF cattle from Kenna to the Kansas
City market a few days ago.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

Three big army trucks, containing
seven members Of the geodetic sur
vey, en- route for Montoya, N. NJ,
passed here Tuesday. They expect
to return to Glenrio in about two
weeks and build a tower. This the
second unit in a plan of operation
to take observation here in the per
fecting of maps-Glenrio Tribune.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

J. w. Graham, who has charge Of
the work on the new grade on the
Animas, reports work on that pro-
ject progressing very favorable
Advocate.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

Erection of the monument to Claude
Close Howard of Deming is under
way, and within a few days the stone
and the memorial tablet will be put
in place.
As soon as the stone and the tablet
have been placed in position plans will
be formed TO have the memorial un-
veiled, and a suitable program will be
drawn up for the occasion.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

Quay county is as wet as need be. A
fine rain the middle Of last week and
that followed by an all-nieht rain Sun
day night. All kinds OF crops are as
sured. Livestock is fat, and the coun-
~ generally prosperous-Tucumcar
American.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
GRANT

Eudocio Guzman was almost in
stantly killed in a gun battle which
developed when officers attempted to
arrest him and a companion in the
hills east of Fierro Tuesday. About
twenty shots were fired IN both sides
but no one else was injured. The
other man, Guifielo Acosta, having
emptied his six-shooter at the Off
GERS, surrendered and has been in the
county jail since.
The men were wanted for cutting a
National forest drift fence.
Guzman is a native of Mexico, who
has been a resident of Santa Rita
and Hanover for three years or
more. He was a man of 40 or IS
years of age and did not bear a very
good reputation. He always carried
a belt of cartridges and a six-shooter
and a Winchester on his saddle.
Acosta will have a preliminary
hearing at Fierro on a charge of re-
sisting an officer and assault with
intent to kill.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26
HlDALGO

At 2 o'clock Sunday morning fire
destroyed the Old Lordsburg Hotel
across the tracks, that has been one
of the land marks Of this region for
many, many years.
The origin OF the fire is unknown.
Heroic work was done by the fire
department, but as No. l0l came
through about this time, the hose
had to be temporarily disconnected
while the train passed, which allow
ed the fire to gain Roadway.
There were several railroad men
in the house at the time, the heaviest
loser being Carl Olden, the well
known S. P. engineer, who lost SIPS
in bills and a new SIPS gold watch.
Several brakenien lost some money
and valuables.
The building was owned by Mrs,
John Robson, formerly of Lordsburg,
but now of Tucson, and was par
TALLY covered by insurance. The ho-
tel was occupied by Oscar Hunter.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

Repairs and news culverts on the
federal highway down Canoncito road
have been made necessary by the
heavy rains OF the summer. 4 large
force OF men and teams, concrete
workers, grader and steam roller are
putting the road in fine shape.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

At the regular monthly meeting OF
the Lordsburg Chamber of Com
merce, Friday afternoon, the nomi-
nation of officers was deferred un-
til the second Friday in September,
at which time the Lordsburg Cham
Der of Commerce will be succeeded
by the Hidalgo county Chamber of
Commerce and a full set of officers
and directors will be nominated and
elected.-Lordsburg Liberal.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

d. A. Mcdonald states that in adj
dition TO the Improvements that are
being made at the Alamogorda Hotel,
he expects to install a complete cleo
trio lighting system, and probably a
private laundry-Alamogordo Cloud
croft.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

Mr.. H. Duross O'Bryan arrived from
Santa Fe Monday and will relieve
VIM. Bryant as assistant engineer in
charge OF the federal aid road pro-
jcct in this section. Mr., O'Bryan is
an expert in his line of service and
will act as chief Inspector for tie
state.-San l1uan Review,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

The box social held at the linda
building Saturday night for TIRE bene-
fit OF the baseball team was a sue
cess IN every way. The only trou-
bic was that there were not enough
boxes to go around The return from