Deaths Henry Summerford - Tuesday night, June 2, 1908 at his home in Las Cruces Mr. Henry Summerford was born in the state of Georgia, December 25, 1860. He was left an orphan when but a child, and was thrown upon the world and his own resources at eleven years of age. He fought the battle of life bravely, in various ways, living his early manhood in Texas. In 1887, he brought cattle over from Texas and settled on a ranch in Dona Ana County. On November 15, 1894, Mr. Summerford was united in marriage with Miss Maggie Rhodes. Five children blessed the marriage; Burlah, aged 12; Ethel, aged 9; Cole, aged 5 (at time of death, one year age) John, aged 5, and Henry, aged 2. Mr. Summerford joined the Masonic lodge was in 1901, made an entered apprentice February 13th of that year, made a fellowcraftsman on May 22, 1901, and raised to master mason on July 15th of the same year. About two weeks ago, Mr. Summerford, after having loaded some cattle for shipment at the Rincon station, started to mount his horse, when the animal became frightened, jumped just as his rider had his foot in the stirrup, and before he could seat himself, Mr. Summerford was dragged about by the frightened animal, was kicked by him and and seriously injured. He was rescued by friends from his awful predicament, put upon the train and brought at once to his home in Las Cruces. Examination proved some ribs had been broken, and it was feared some internal injury would develop - which indeed proved the case. While hoping against hope that his life might be spared, yet he grew worse, and the end came last Tuesday evening, just before midnight. During the more than twenty years of his residence near and in Las Cruces, Mr. Summerford made himself an enviable reputation among the stockmen of the territory, and came to be looked upon as one of our most substantial and reliable citizens. His personality was such that he won the liking of everyone who new him. Genial and pleasant, kind, and generous, it was a matter of course that he should easily make friends. In speaking of him, men refer to him as "one of the best men on earth".