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Newspaper
Alamogordo News
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
2
The Alamogordo News is published by The News Publishing Co of New Mexico. It is entered at the post office as second class mail, serving Otero County with local and regional notices.
The News announces candidates for Otero county offices including superintendent of schools M each Three Rivers L Simms, county assessor M P Coakley, county treasurer 3 A Beard, probate clerk J M Bowman, probate clerk C D Frost, and commissioner from the third district H Akers, all subject to Republican convention or party action.
Mrs. Tom Charles wife of the editor died at their home in Alamogordo Monday evening. She came with her family to Alamogordo about a year ago hoping climate would aid her health. She was a faithful mother, devoted wife and Christian. She left four bright children aged eight to two years. The bereaved family seeks fortitude and comfort as they endure long suffering.
The statement suggests Speiss would withdraw in favor of Mann for delegate, with supporters welcoming Speiss delegates into growing ranks. Caution is urged since the source is Andrews' New Mexican, called his organ, not trusted.
The editor and business manager cannot attend to duties due to his wife's illness. Foreman John Harrison is out with sore eyes, so James E. Anderson, the former extra man, runs the operation. His leadership preserves the paper's quality and demonstrates initiative.
Mr. E. W. Fox, register of the Clayton land office, answers editor questions for Union County Herald readers. He states it is not necessary for claimants to take certain steps. The note clarifies customary procedures and expectations for final proof filings.
The Union County Herald notes publication must occur in the paper nearest the land with proof before the nearest or most accessible officer. Advertisements may start six weeks to a month before fourteen months expire, and eight to ten weeks may pass before hearings. The Ortales Times urges applicants to file notices three months ahead to avoid delays.
Governor George Curry calls the commercial organizations of New Mexico to a federation conference in Albuquerque on October 1 1908 to organize a territorial promotion committee. The aim is to unite business groups for a strong National Irrigation Congress session and to accelerate territory prosperity. The call emphasizes cooperation among chambers of commerce boards and other commercial bodies.
The Alamo Business Men's Club held a special session on Wednesday night and elected officers: President Dr. W. R. Salzgabber, vice president J. D. Clements, treasurer J. H. McRae, secretary T. L. Lane, and directors W. H Warren A. J. Buck J. H. McRae E. B. Van Arsdel.
The office acknowledges the Sixteenth National Irrigation Congress and Inter State Exposition in Albuquerque New Mexico from Sept 20 to Oct 10. Exhibit space is free and entry fees are waived with closing dates Sept 16 for horses and cattle and Sept 25 for all other departments. Entries mailed or postmarked by the closing date will be accepted if received within 24 hours.
Judge Edward A. Mann ended the hearing on a suit by Al Gray of Temporal against the E P S W railway east of Alamogordo. The case claimed flood waters from improving work would ruin crops and improvements but the judge quashed the temporary injunction as evidence failed to show likely land damage.
The Otero County Teachers Association will gather at the Baptist church on Thursday August 20 at 8 p m The public is invited Program includes Music Invocation Paper My Experience with Mexican Children L Simms Pictorial Aids in Teaching Corrie Covington Language in the lower grades Miss Tozier Reading selected Mrs Ragsdale Educational Value of School Entertainments C R Schiffler Arithmetic in Otero County Schools R S Tipton
Mrs Falcome assumes leadership of the Montezuma House on New York Avenue. Public enthusiasm rises for her proven cooking skill and expected continued success.
A five room house with two lots in Cloudcroft is offered for 350 dollars if sold at once. The house is currently rented for seven dollars fifty cents per month. Write or call Christianson & Le Min & Co. Alamogordo New Mexico.
The official souvenir watch fob for the 16th National Irrigation Congress is offered by The Souvenir Fob Co. Made of copperoid or oxidized silver, this work of art costs 50 cents. Orders to P O Box 410 Albuquerque NM.
For week ending Aug 15 1908 uncalled letters will be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks. Names listed include Barra Bitoriano Y Lopez Paulin Baugh C N 2 Lopez Jesus Dickey Mrs O B Manos Francisco Goss J E Mayers HI Ingram Frank Nossett J W Karr J J Perrett Mrs E T LeRoy Mrs Sam Spillers N J Wilson Miss May Vellarras Miss Aurora. When calling for these letters say Advertised. J M Hawkins P M.
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