10 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
1
Groceries added to our meat market offering the choicest meat and best groceries now available. Give us a trial. Hubbard Meat Market and Grocery Store.
The state moves toward dry territory with Roosevelt Eddy and San Juan counties fully dry. Santa Fe Republicans push for national prohibition and local option after the city election. Debates flare in Dona Ana Chavez and other counties as petitions attract support from merchants and officials.
A Santa Fe report notes a rumored extension of the St. Louis, Rocky Mountain & Pacific line from Raton to Ute Park toward Taos and Gallup, linking with the Dodge City Raton cutoff near Point of Rock. Completion could occur this summer, boosting Raton as a major railway hub and opening the Jemez region to development.
In northern New Mexico Fermington hosts a modern hotel run by Frank Allen. The establishment features steam heated rooms a spacious lobby and a clean dining room with attractive palatial surroundings. It is praised as one of the best up to date lodgings in the region.
Great climate boosts alfalfa prospects this year amid regional notes on San Juan timing. Aztec touts top auto garage in the state while Parrington is referenced. Regional Bank for northern New Mexico banks in Kansas City, with Denver and the local area left behind.
Grant County officials discuss the first district court session under the new prohibition law as five criminal cases appear on the docket. Mentions Danburg Palmer Burdick and Jones at the county seat and a prior prisoner shipment to the state penitentiary.
The Santa Fe Presbytery gathers in Farmington for its 37th of the month first meeting in 40 years of the presbytery.
Glorietta in Santa Fe County adopted prohibition last week under the new law after the election.
Frank Staplin, via Santa Fe dispatches, plans to organize a Republican newspaper in the Ancient City. The move signals local party effort and a bold press initiative in St Augustine.
The Fusion Ticket of Democrats and Progressives in Santa Fe was soundly defeated by regular Republicans by over 30 points in the capital city seen as a Democratic stronghold. The Democratic administration led by Liberato and Cutting faced strong opposition they could not stomach.
A call to make the ROAD to Aztec the county’s lead beat highlights the need for better coverage. Advocates argue enhanced reporting on local roads and infrastructure will boost public awareness and safety.
The note states Butler received the county printing contract this week. It adds that the prize is seen as small consolation for being a Democrat, reflecting local partisan sentiment.
In Grant County last week the penitentiary sentenced Reyes Aguillar es to 5 to 6 years for forgery. A W Ellard received 3 to 4 years for forgery. Don R Roberts drew 3 to 3 1/2 years for burglary. James A Lucas got 3 to 3 years for assault with a deadly weapon. Ruperto Pacheco was jailed 2 to 3 years for assault with a deadly weapon.
A grand jury issued a hurry up call Wednesday afternoon for W L Paddock BR C Jackson Wm Butler D E Bundy and Orval Rickette to appear.
Women of Illinois voted last Tuesday to convert 12 cities to dry status and carried 12 counties into dry territory, joining 30 areas already dry.
Republicans won a congressional seat in New Jersey last Tuesday by about five thousand votes over the Democratic candidate in a closely watched race.
The article describes New Mexico moving toward extensive prohibition, listing covered areas such as San Juan county, large parts of the Pecos valley, Roswell region, and multiple counties including Dona Ana and Las Cruces, totaling about 36 000 square miles with a potential addition of 35 000 more miles before year end.
The LaPlata Bridge makes a major move toward securing the state highway project. Once roads are improved, a parade of tourists and travelers will use the route.
R A Eisler, once a leading journalist in the state, founded the Optic in Las Vegas in 1870 after starting as a newspaper man in New Mexico and later working in Las Vegas.
A Chamber endorsed ticket won the poll on Tuesday with McCully 84 Schuts 88 Doak 80 Ball 78 Baker 86. By noon Tuesday word arrived that the election was null due to no registration. The new members were sworn in Wednesday by the retiring town board.
Judge Abbott sentenced John Glase to sixty days in jail and costs after a guilty plea in the Mrs. R. 8. Baker theft case. The judgment was suspended on good behavior for twelve months.
Mrs. Noma D. Bowne invited visitors to a special Harmony class session on Thursday night. The program featured musical selections with Bach and Beethoven as the central themes, offering attendees a refined concert evening.
The Democrat notes New Mexico vows better highways to the state line and to Farmington, praising Cedar Hill bridge and good routes to the fruit belt with few exceptions, linking road quality to trade prospects.
A meeting of the cemetery officers and stockholders will be held late next Monday the 13 at the usual time of Mrs Oliver Jackson to elect officers for the ensuing year. Persons interested are invited to attend.
A local retailer advertises a complete line of up-to-date men s and boys spring clothing and hats to refresh wardrobes for the season. The notice highlights suits shirts and accessories available in current styles.
The Frank Nordyke family now in California and the Diffendarfer family in Arizona both express a wish to return to Parmington, praising the town as the best place to live.
Socorro County commissioners were asked to call a prohibition election on May 24. Precincts including Marcial Midway Ola San Marcial and sections La Mesa Valverde are named in the proposal.
The message urges rapid progress on the Cedar H'l bridge completion, approval of the Laplata bridge, and ongoing Shiprock bridge work. It outlines a Denver to Gallup to California corridor via Durango and the San Juan, calling for constant activity and momentum.
J C Strawn expected home soon. Frank Foley to write fire insurance. Gallup passengers wanted. A M Edwards arrived in county seat Monday. P Wilwon of the Index visited Farmington. Mrs H W Dixon visited from Durango. Mrs Lottie Kendrick taken to Farmington hospital. Willet Brown and James Mullen served on grand jury. Picture show starts at 8 nightly through summer. John Goodding left for Albuquerque to attend school. F M Pierce moves dry goods into east of Heflin store. L B Furman to be absent two weeks. Mrs C E Mack returned from the east. R M Jackson of Aztec Democrat visited. E R Chambers and others in Aztec for Laplata bridge. Jurors selected from this place. Hosea B Hooks, father of Elwyn, died at Flora Vista.
Treat your face right take it to Even's barber shop offering shaves hair cuts shampoos and massages. Tensorial parlors in McAfee building at the sign of the barber pole. Your patronage solicited. Mrs Burt Woods and her daughter with Mrs C P Voorhees and daughter Veta left Thursday for Durango. Mrs Gods continued to Wyoming to join her husband.
In Memorian. Mary Hubbard, who departed this life March 18 1814, is honored by Electa Chapter No 13 C E S. Resolutions extend deepest sympathy to the surviving family and authorize copies for publication and minutes.
E K Chambers led a petition drive with 198 signatures and $800 pledged to finance a 60 foot two span concrete bridge over the Laplata river on Shiprock road. Construction may begin in May or early June with W H Chrisman credited for assistance from Farmington.
Grandma English has left the John Utton family residence to visit in Folsom Colorado for a month or two. She will travel to the town and stay with local relatives during the trip.
Sunday evening at 7 30 the Sunday school children will perform a cantata The Faster Flower Garden at the Methodist church. A free will offering will benefit the Children Home Society of the State.
A Las Cruces advertising push, led by a health visiting expert, has put the town on United States newspaper pages and raised local business interest. The effort, backed by local firepower, aims to put Las Cruces on the map and attract attention nationwide.
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