03 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1914
Page
1
A grandson visiting Aztec editor Wilson of the Index discovers a trunk containing a church letter labeled his grandpa’s religion. The boy proclaims he found Wilson’s religion, sparking surprise and amusement in the home.
Geo DeLuche of Durango returns from the Smelter City to Meadows oil fields with a group of Durangoites to locate unclaimed sections of land first struck a year ago. They will organize to file assessments and secure a drill to hold claims and develop gil.
The Hubbard Meat Market and Grocery Store announces a new complete line of groceries to accompany its meat offerings. Customers are invited to try the combined service for quality meat and groceries.
Two drunks arrested in Aztec, Sunday jailed and fined ten dollars plus costs. one paid, the other chose street work. McRee the druggist faced arrest for selling liquor and pleaded guilty, given a preliminary fine of 35 with more counts pending. The piece suggests Aztec struggles with alcohol issues and hints at Farmington as a forthcoming example.
Letter writer urges all citizens to back the Farmington Chamber of Commerce ticket for city administration. He calls for harmony and a united business‑minded council, applauding the nominated slate and wryly noting a local anecdote about coroners and hearses.
The Barmington hotel run by Frank Allen offers steam heated rooms a spacious lobby and a clean dining room with decor described as beautiful. The Grand Hotel has a strong reputation and Allen aims to maintain high standards in Farmington.
Store promotes value with Velvet and White Loaf Flour and staples priced in low figures. Advertised items include macaroni boxes, starch, garden seeds, and flower seeds with given cents per package. Widely styled as a local shopper notice.
The latest Uplift night featured high school students running the program with W T Holmes in the bar. Despite threatening rain, attendance held. Mrs Ball said the theatrical committee turned over 50 to Plaza. Hopkins reported on the Corn contest and asked for 25 for prizes and seed funds, granted. Hopkins was chosen chairman for the next Uplift.
At a stockholders meeting held Tuesday the Farmington Land and Investment Co elected A. F. Stump as president and T. V. Skaggs as vice president. T. J. Skaggs was reelected secretary and manager. Directors include T. J. Skaggs and A. F. Stump of Farmington, Frank Staplin of Albuquerque, and T. V. Skaggs of Phoenix.
Local items list moves, jobs, and travel, noting Mrs Ed Corkins and children headed to Nebraska and Mable Neil returning to Shiprock. Community notes mention Frank Foley, Bob and Tracy Hubbard from Aztec, and plans for Spring events and a Chamber of Commerce.
Dear friend of the Navajo mission the note outlines spring ditch preparation a crew of good boys keeping out of mischief orchard readiness and stock including four Berkshire hogs a cow and calf a two year old heifer and a fine team. The superintendent G C Bero thanks supporters and invites visits to see the work and progress across the county.
J. Baughman suffered a fractured wrist from a fall from a wagon late last week. He received medical attention and is listed in satisfactory condition.
A remark quoted in the Democrat notes a woman in a dress who has endured three seasons and faded hose as she proclaims love to her liege lord, comparing it to their marriage ten years ago. The item highlights social mores and domestic language of the era.
L L Stallings returns from Kentucky after success with fifteen families in the Wiley Mesa project. The two reel special Home, Sweet Home shows at the picture show tomorrow night. It will be interesting. Don't miss it.
Nurseryman David Miller notes plants and home grown stock as he leads a tour. Will Terry and family from Eureka Colorado visit Farmington enjoying sunshine. They stay at Allene Hotel while exploring local nurseries and farm operations.
T W Schutz moved into the Orchard Street house formerly occupied by the Sammons. J M Jon family moved to Aztec this week. Mrs A E Scott and children moved from the Swift house into the H E Myers home on Orchard Street. Mr and Mrs Elton Kendrick moved into the Dustin residence on Main Street.
In two weeks seven new subscribers join the Enterprise roster. Names include C A McCartney Oklahoma City J F Wenborne Albuquerque Frea A Canson Quam D H Eden Colo Otto rm Behrend Au Yowa R E Hutchison Durango Ken Aitken Aztec Mrs Oscar Simms Henry Harrison Farmington. Join and share in news and optimism.
A shrunk publication mocks weakly editors as it hints at decline with a Parisian flair and a playful jab from Santa Fe. The fragment implies internal struggles and satire within the fading paper's pages.
The account describes J. Nsen from Coloateur accusing Butler of overlooking him during a Farmington trip. The dispute centers on Butler’s handling of a Biblical quotation and implies Butler was rusty, with a blunt analogy about a fish gasping on dry land.
All girls between the ages of 13 and 18 will please meet at the home of Mrs. A A Bali to discuss the advisability of organizing a sewing club and cooking club Saturday April 4.
Mrs Frank Warrick and George Hooks brother and sister of W B Hooks of Flora Vista returned to their Blair Nebraska home the first of last week after a brief visit in that section.
The Farmington and Farming ton regions note Adobe Jack, Schuyler Smith, once owner of Pueblo and Farmington lands, is active in farming and local site claims. He alleges his property could host the Fruitland division point on the Southern Pacific line, while aging civic ties and irrigation work continue.
Treat your face right and visit Even's barber shop for shaves hair cuts and shampoos in McAfee building at the sign of the barber pole. Your patronage solicited.
One grade Holstein bull about one year old offered for sale or trade. Seller H. Wilcox located at 901.
A Tuesday showing at Allens Opera House drew strong praise as one of the best educational films. The feature screened Monte Carlo in its exquisite scenery, though some wording is unclear due to OCR.
Fragmentary notice notes Aytons hay to trade for livestock equipment buggy and asks for inquiry to Stallings at Fruitland.
A Scottish cabman in Edinburgh’s High Street guides an American passenger to the house of John Knox after a wagging whip gesture. The moment prompts the surprised visitor to ask who Knox was, highlighting a curious local anecdote from the northern city.
A consign ment consis ting of packages near fifty pounds each was shipped through the Albuquerque post office to a single recipient in Fruitland New Mexico. The total load weighed about a hundred pounds and is noted for cheaper freight rates. Guouasfeld Lenply Degree arranged the delivery, saving roughly one percent per hundred pounds compared with standard freight charges.
Aztec Auto Club members took a Sunday drive to Farmington amid calm roads and good weather. Road Overseer Burny praised for work between town and Farmington, crowd views Farmington fire scene, no car troubles reported. Participants included the Ridenours, Hartmans, Townsend, Randall families, Orren Randall, Ray Wasson, Nell Corlett, Quincy Cornelius, Marvin Rhodes, and The Indexes in a Ford.
Water users and shareholders are urged to meet North Farmington Ditch directors on Saturday April 4 1914 between 9 a m and 4 p m. Meeting at the San Juan County bank. W C Norton secretary reports the gathering is important and should not be neglected.
The passage argues future reseat by colonists in the San Juan country and a chartered settlement for 200 German families by the Catholic Colonization Society of Chicago. It claims New Mexico could become a leader in agricultural production with vast mineral and grazing lands open to home seekers.
The Staplin Mercantile Co announces figured creapes at 15 cents per yard striped lawns at 10 cents per yard flaxons linen thread finish in plain and figured patterns at 1 1 2 and 20 cents per yard crepe voiles at 30 and 35 cents per yard crepe ratines at 20 and 30 cents per yard. Space prevents listing all values. customers are urged to call and see them.
A. F. & A. M. Lodge resolves to extend heartfelt sympathy to Brothers C. M. Hubbard and A. C. Hubbard and their families after the death of the wife. The resolution asks for the lines to be spread on the rear of Animal Lodge No. 16 FB. & A. M. and copies to the Enterprise and other parties.
The Colorado Stockgrowers hold their annual convention at the Albany hotel in Denver on April 9 11. They push a house bill to lease remaining public lands and plan a Western-wide protest with governors in attendance to urge policy against leasing and support grazing needs.
Five acre orchard with house and garden available for rent for the coming season. Terms to suit. W. T. Holmes announces the offering to a responsible party.
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