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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
6
Prof Roach urges focus on the five week normal to follow the teachers convention. The program starts July 2 here and many educators are expected to stay on to attend the sessions.
Jailer Lyons reports a Grand Rapids school furniture representative in Fort Worth sent a letter about anticipated bid openings for school furniture. Lyons has heard from Osceor twice before and doubts the city actually seeks bids, noting confusion over the planned Wednesday bus opening.
Legal notices show Daniel Kelly and wife selling to Charles EB Bailey part of block 207 on San Antonio Street for one dollar and property valued at 2000. Franky E Hunter sells to John Happer lots 3 6 7 and S of block F Morehead’s addition for 900. John A Hopper buys lots 26 27 block 6 Morehead’s addition from Frank E Hunter for 3400.
A prominent business man predicts a huge turnout for the convention in El Paso. He notes eastern contacts report strong interest in cheap excursions to the city. He foresees at least five thousand strangers arriving before meetings begin.
The Ulster County Gazette reports the death of George Washington on December 14, 1794 and provides a full funeral account. The article appears in a paper preserved in Seth Orndorf’s cabinet among relics at the Orndorft hotel.
Tenants of the Mills building plan a display with 240 electric lights on the roof. The Ziger hotel and W.G. Wai expect ornate signs and are considering making this a feature at the upcoming convention.
Gordon Graeger has purchased an interest now the Seaman assay office. The company now has seven professors and expands operations with new ownership stake.
Article notes a rise in skilled workers including chemists and assayers in regional laboratories. It ties the expansion to growing mining interests across the southwest, illustrating increased industrial activity and employment in related fields.
Major S. M. Davis is appointed by the chamber of commerce to collect a mineral exhibit. He will likely receive railroad transportation into the city and, if so, expenses will be reduced. His salary and expenses will not exceed 100 dollars per month.
The chamber of commerce expects the new building to be ready soon with finishing touches underway. The board of directors anticipate occupying the quarters by the time teachers begin to arrive.
W A Irvin Co lists ham mocks and baby go carts with sleeping features at Emerson and Berrien's. Goodloe's Studio offers cabinet photographs for June at two dollars a dozen opposite City Hall. Get the right baby comfort go cart to please both child and parent.
The Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railroad promotes a new route with 120000 cattle moved last year and an expected 200000 this year. Stations from Roswell east are 30 to 35 hours from Kansas feed lots. Portalis Bovina Hereford and Canon City offer feed and water for 5000 to 10000 head. Bona fide settlers urged. railway promises assistance, abundant water, rich soil and cheap lands. For openings contact D H Nichols, Gen. Manager.
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