Miscellaneous newspaper articles about Luna County, New Mexico
May 10, 1906
Cambridge Jeffersonian, Cambridge Ohio
Leading Educator Killed.
Prof. U. Francis Duff was killed in a pistol duel at his home
in Deming, New Mexico, with Prof. Dickey. Bad blood had existed between the two
men for some time and a fight seemed inevitable. Duff was shot dead and Dickey
seriously but not fatally wounded. The victim was a brother of Hon. John Duff,
editor of the Newcomerstown Index.
Prof. Duff was superintendent of the Luna County
schools and one of the most prominent educators in New Mexico. He was a student
of archaeology, who had archived national reputation by his writing.
December 14, 1907
The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta Georgia
Murderers Are Respited
Deming, New Mexico December 13- Martin Amador and Magdaleno
Saballazo condemned murderers were not hanged today Governor Curry having
granted each a respite of thirty days. Sheriff Don Johnson had everything in
readiness for a double execution when word was received from Santa Fe stating
the hanging would be postponed.
June 2, 1910
The Marion Daily Star, Marion Ohio
Judd M. Peet arrived here a few days ago from Deming, New Mexico, and is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Peet. His wife and little daughter are visiting the former's parents in Muncie, Indiana, before coming to Richwood.
November 5, 1910
The Nebraska State Journal, Lincoln Nebraska
Mrs. H.A. Gallegly, of Calgary, Alberta, stopped in Lincoln yesterday for a visit with her cousin, Jack Matthews, whole on her way to her new home at Deming, New Mexico.
January 5, 1912
Deming Headlight, Deming, New Mexico
Lilla Adair, of Beeville, Texas, Came to Deming last spring in search of health and remained here until October, when she left with her sister, Lessie, for Tucson, Ariz. They remained there about two weeks and left for their old home at Hondo, Texas : where she died of lung trouble December 2, 1911 Miss Adair a girl of sweet disposition. One had but to know her to love her, She bore her suffering humbly and patiently and no doubt she had passed on to that "glorious beyond" where suffering is no more. She leaves a host of friends in Deming who sympathize with the loved one in the loss so dear. (Submitted by Janice Rice)
January 10, 1913
Deming Headlight, Deming, New Mexico
Deputy
Sheriff Carl Gordon, of Carlsbad, N. M and Inspector W. C. Simpson on Tuesday
arrested Will Roberts, who is charged with horse stealing. Roberts was arrested
at Holstein's livery barn. It seems that on December 14 Roberts and another man,
Calvin Payne, stole three horses, two saddles and a Winchester rifle from a
ranch house near Carlsbad. Deputy Sheriff Gordon arrested Payne at; Rodeo, N. M.
All the stolen property was recovered, and both men were taken back to Carlsbad
to stand trial.
Bryan, McLaughlin
Monday, January 6, at the Methodist
parsonage, John B. Bryan; of Las Cruces and Miss Edith McLaughlin, were married
by Rev. H. M. Bruce. The happy couple left for Las Cruces, where they will make
their home. (Submitted by Janice Rice)
September 30, 1914
The Humeston New Era, Humeston Iowa
Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Ryan and two children of Deming, New Mexico, arrived in Humeston Thursday for a month's visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Ryan. Mr. Ryan has a position with the Southern Pacific.
April 1, 1916
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
Mrs. Charles Starr and little daughter Frances left last Thursday evening for Deming, New Mexico, where they will join Mr. Starr, and make their home their permanently. Mrs. Starr is well known in Reno, where he has taken a leading part in social and church circles and will be missed by her many friends.
December 22, 1919
The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg Pennsylvania
Orrtanna-Fulton Gallagher, of Deming, New Mexico, is visiting among friends here.
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