Alamogordo Industry Boom Foreseen by Coal Prospectors
James McMillan and son-in-law John McCrindle of Pittston Pa visited Alamogordo to review the New Mexico Railway and Coal companies projects. McMillan predicted a strong coal field near Capitan and stated multiple industries will soon boost the town’s population and business, including an industry employing 2 000 workers. He praised the Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountain railway as a world class project and noted eastern stockholders are pleased with local management led by the Eddys. He left for Jarilla to inspect mines and express optimism about the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McMillan
John McCrindle
Pittston and
Moosie
New Mexico Railway & Coal Company
McMillan
Capitan
New York
Galveston
Carthage
Missouri
Alamogordo
Cloudcroft Road
Sacramento Mountain Railway
United States
Cloudcroft
Jarilla
Nannie Board and Lucky Mines
Eddys
Local residents report new renters and social visits in town
W M Asher rents the Carmack place and moves in this week. Emma West has recovered from illness. Mrs. Meyer and Mrs. Baze visited Alamo last Sunday. Coglan and Rob inson crew with Frank Clark and wife traveled from Tularosa. Sutherland visited her mother Findley in Alamogordo and returned with her son Donald. The last saloon has left town as drinkers seek better uses for money. W E L C rack pursues two horses in old Mexico after Sheriff Baker’s tip. Light rains tease the area with hope of heavier falls. Alfalfa rises to eight inches in spots. W J Ward elopes to Fredonia Texas on March 7 to marry Maud Grossbrenner. they travel via La Luz to his ranch. Neighbors praise the bride. many wish the couple happiness.
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Pat Coglan
Robinson
Frank Clark
Tularosa
S. H. Sutherland
Findley
Alamogordo
Donald
W. J. Ward
Fredonia
Texas
Maud Grossbrenner
Sacramento Mountains
la Luz
Republican Club Elects Officers and Adopts By-Laws at Otero County
The Republican Club of Otero county met and heard the constitution and by-laws report, which was accepted. Officers elected: F. B. Stuart president, W. S. Shepherd vice-president, F. C. Rolland treasurer, H. H. Major secretary. About fifty attendees signed the bylaws. membership may reach 300 soon. A five-member committee was named to propose five men for the executive committee at the next meeting on Wednesday March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
Otero County
F. B. Stuart
W.S. Shepherd
F. C. Rolland
H. HW. Major
James Bullard Passes After Long Illness In La Luz
Obituary notice for James Bullard who died after a stroke and paralysis at age 71 or 72. He lived in the territory about twenty years and in La Luz about a year. Survived by a wife nine children and six grandchildren. Funeral conducted by Rev Pope with several relatives present. Wife expresses thanks through Tur News. advertising clippings follow.
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James Bullard
The
Baptist Church
la Luz
RR. PL Pope
McVeigh
Hillsboro
Alamogordo
Ballard
Tur
First House Built in Alamogordo by W. E. Palmer
W. E. Palmer, El Paso & Northeastern railway agent, celebrated his fortieth birthday and built Alamogordo’s first residence after arriving May 21, 1898. Born March 20, 1856 in Essex New York, Palmer’s career spanned Santa Fe and multiple postings across the Southwest earning him high esteem for his obliging conduct and long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Palmer
el Paso & Northeastern Railway
Mr. Palmer
el Paso & Northeastern
Escondido
Alamogordo
Essex
New York
Poultney
Delaware & Ihludson Canal Co
Coloado
Western
Kansas
Santa Fe Railway
el Paso
Nutt Station
Carthage
San Antonio
Lincoln
Palmer
Greenv ille Farewell For Geo C Scipio Leaves for New Mexico
Geo C Scipio and family depart Greenville after thirty years as a respected business leader. He has purchased a hardware business in Alamogordo New Mexico and will move as his family seeks a milder climate and relief from hay fever. Sam Wallace will follow to Alamogordo to begin work with Mr Scipio’s former employer.
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Geo. C. Scipio
Greenville
Tut Alamogordo News
New Mexico
Sane
Scipio
Bond
Fayette
Sam Wallace
Seaman
Alamogordo
Seipic
Pierce & Co General Merchandise in Otero County Ad
R H W Pierce & Co offers the largest stock of general merchandise in Otero county serving ranchers cattlemen railroad men and miners with provisions and dry goods on short notice.
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R. H W. Pierce & Co
Otero County
R. H. Pierce & Co
Capitan Mine Push Seeks El Paso & Northeastern Link
It is reported that plans are advancing to open iron mines at Capitan and to persuade the El Paso & Northeastern to build to the mines with backing from eastern capitalists.
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Capitan
el Paso & Northeastern
Needs No Recommendation by W H Slaughter Ad
Needs no recommendation for W H Slaughter whose advertisement appears in this issue. An old Pecos Valley resident since Issa He, he is well known across the country and should receive a liberal share of public patronage.
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W. H. Slaughter
Tur News
Territory
Pecos Valley
Issa
Women Club Elects Officers At Mrs O Shea Residence
At the Women's Club meeting held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. J. O'Shea's home, officers were elected. President is Mrs. Major, vice president Mrs. Harter, corresponding secretary Mrs. Hl. Sutherland, recording secretary Mrs. Palmer, and treasurer Mrs. Valentine.
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Women’s Club
J. O'Shea
Major
Harter
Sutherland
Palmer
Valentine
Library Entertainment to Raise Funds for Juvenile Books
An entertainment is planned for Tuesday March 27 from 3 to 6 p m at Mrs J H Laurie's residence to raise funds for juvenile library books. A short program will be followed by cake and cream. Admission ten cents. Children are especially invited.
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J. H. Laurie
Alamogordo Night School Adds Spanish Class
A new junior Spanish class is formed under Principal Prof Swanwick at the Alamogordo night school. The class meets Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 30 p.m. and uses the same room as existing commercial and stenographic classes. The note ends with a sponsor’s positive endorsement of Prof Swanwick and a local flour advertisement.
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Alamogordo
Swanwick
Clas
Meehan & Co
Tuk News
Department of Education
Tur News Recovers Owed Subscriptions In Six Month Reminder
Tur News outlines a policy of sending statements to subscribers overdue over six months with rates of 150 dollars per year or 1 dollar for six months paid in advance. The notice explains memory jogger bills, address changes, and losses when readers leave town and do not update or settle, urging timely payment.
The Mighty New Life Pills Promote Strength and Energy
The busy little pills by Dr King claim to turn weakness into vigor and draining into mental power. Each sugar coated globule costs 25e per box and is sold by W EK Warren & Co. druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. EK
Murder in i e Pilcher Case Sparks Pursuit of Guilty
John Pilcher was found dead with a bullet wound at his home in Jicaninia New Mexico. Investigators believe a Germany linked inheritance motivated the killing and theft of gold dust. killers piled flour sacks in windows and covered the body to delay discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jicaninia
N. M
John Pilcher
Germany
Pilcher
First National Bank of Alamogordo Ad
The First National Bank of Alamogordo New Mexico invites deposits and offers a safe place to store money promising customers low risk and reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Alamogordo
New Mexico
A N Brown Moves to Silver City for Tur News Work
A N Brown left Alamogordo to take charge of Tur News special edition in Silver City New Mexico. He is praised as a top professional whose fair dealing has earned widespread respect from Alamogordo business leaders. Rhomberg's offers fine stationery while Pillsburys Best Floor is advertised as the world’s top flooring choice at Peoples Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur News
A. N. Brown
Silver City
New Mexico
Brown
Tuk News Special
Bown
Pillsburys
Peoples Bros
Mescalero Tribe Regular Meeting Notice
Notice of weekly regu lar meeting of Mescalero Tribe No 10 Improved Order of Red Men at Kraemers Hall Alamogordo each Tuesday at 7 30 pm until further notice Charter for new members closes April 15 1900 Visiting braves invited Officials J B Simpson F J Kraemer Chief of Records Sachem include.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kraemers Hall
Alamogordo
Generous Drug Firm Gives Free Trials of New Discovery
The proprietors of Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and coughs have given away over ten million trial bottles. It claims to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. W B Warren Co druggists offer a free trial bottle with regular sizes priced at 50c and 1 per bottle or a refund.
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Itas Grocery CO
Pillsbury’s
Omerland
South Oregon Sts
EBL Paso
Laurie & Frazier
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Imi
Ter and
Brewing Association
St. Louis, Mo
Brewing Co
Milwaukee, Wis
Itrance
Tor
Togordo
New
Mex
Pennsylvania
Aragon Bros
Posener
No. 3 Plaza Block
Ornaofr
Pass City
W. M. Asher
Carmack Place
Emma West
C. Meyer
Alice Baze
Alamo
W.elc Rack
Baker
Old Mexico
Tailoring Co
Oregon St
Aragon Bros, Drug Co
White Oaks
G. (. Scipio
Tue News
Jicarilla
City Abroad
Rhomberg’s
J. B. Simpson
F. J. Kraemer
Sachem
Aragon Bros. Drug Store
Washburn
P. O. Block
CG. Co
Scifpig Hardware
Bte
Alamogordo, N. M
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