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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
4
Farmington Enterprise lists B REILLY as editor and notes second class matter status for mailing from May 20 1905 at Farmington New Mexico under the act of March 3 1879.
Farmington items report a Price for poultry at the Market and Produce, appointments by Prof. O Tingley in April, and plans for an Institute. Community updates include attendance at Lincoln Post meeting, purchases of land near Animas, irrigation talks, and obituaries. Also mentions visitors from Durango and shipments, plus a new wall paper line at the Drug Store.
A public dinner will be served at the cemetery on the 22nd by the town ladies to honor men who will donate services for planting trees and beautifying the grounds. CC. H. McHenry donated 30 maple trees and the committee hopes others will follow before the deadline.
Mr. Wm Henry of Chattanooga Tenn reports chronic rheumatism in his left arm. He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and wrapped the arm at night, noting gradual relief and full restoration of strength in three weeks. He says the rheumatism disappeared and has not returned. For sale by local sellers.
Vernon L Sullivan held a Friday hearing in Aztec on various irrigation proposals for water appropriations. Conflicts involve BC Hinderleichter, GG N Norton, OD Young, Tee Furman, Robert Burke and others seeking Laplata and Animas water to cover the Meadows, with Jay Turley and Hollister proposing cross line use into Colorado. Sullivan reserved decisions awaiting a legal opinion from the attorney general, with a next hearing likely in six weeks to two months.
Traders report 100000 pounds of wool to leave and note few buyers in the field this season. Goulding brothers report shipments to Flora Vista with Boston as a distant target. Wool shrinks 48 to 66 percent from shipment to cloth ready stage.
A Chicago jury finds that SJ0 bats are not a feminine necessity of life. The day after, jurors reportedly enjoyed drinks and cigars. This note appears in the Hi Paso Times.
The quoted text portrays Emma Goldman crossing into Canada to deliver a speech but facing Canadian immigration refusals, then suggesting she be sent to Alaska. The fragment references a New York to Paris automobile route and Europe, with El Paso Vimes as the speaker.
The Phoenix Republican notes Countess Sachenyi once Gladys Vanderbilt has started studying Hungarian to express herself clearly to her husband, anticipating possible legal steps if the marriage proceeds as expected.
A Spokane schoolgirl submitted a 250 word assignment about an automobile. She began with uncle buying a car and riding out in the country until it busted on a long hill. The rest, about a country walk back to town, was reported as unfit for publication.
The Tucson Citizen notes the Prussian Diet may raise Kaiser William's pay to 44 000 a year while the U S president earns 30 000. It urging future congressmen to confront the nation’s financial needs and costs of governance.
Br G Eo Kantner and Mat Hubbard report activity with blankets and a Pueblo Bonito connection. Walter Young leads Steven's coal mine in Evans absence while Henry Black nears completion of a new home opposite Kirtland church. June Foutz travels to Durango for days of business and pleasure. Fruitland Dramatic club plans Hearts and Diamonds at Kirtland schoolhouse Friday. A H Smith of Case Machine books H H DeLuche and Liberty buyers for a threshing machine.
There is widespread catarrh and it is described as a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. Hall Catarrh Cure from BE J Cheney & Co Toledo is claimed as the only constitutional remedy with a $100 promise to cure. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Emily Pills for constipation.
A call for pupil nurses is issued by the St. Joseph Training School for Nurses in Albuquerque New Mexico seeking applicants. Interested individuals should write Sister Superior for details and admissions.
A refreshing shower fell Wednesday, rain glistening on trees in full bloom, signaling an excellent fruit crop ahead.
J. H. Burdick a civil engineer from Durango stopped at Fruitland early this week on his way to Shipcock to undertake tasks for contractor T. E. Peterson. Mrs. Charles Nelson returned from Mancos and is now at the Evans place they recently bought.
The piece notes a Saturday meeting to organize a baseball club amid growing fan interest. It also mentions Ed Thurland receiving a letter from Charles Blanchard of Las Vegas about a railroad surveying party expected May 1 and a southern cutlet in eighteen months. A humorous aside asks why a young man’s dating shift provokes a door slam, askingShell Dustin.
Peter Adamson purchased the Shumway ranch at Fruitland and plans to build a residence soon. Though new to the area he shows active interest in improving his holdings. A rumor about a wedding between Sextus Shumway and Miss Oliver of Liberty drew local youths to a dance, only to learn it was a mistaken rumor and they left quickly.
Joe Tanner, arriving from the Montezuma valley Monday to recruit men for ditch work, reportedly carried away about $350 worth of blankets and silverware from the home place along with his men.
A testimonial from Epre Joan T Onciay of Rootville Pa asserts a salve bought at Farmington Drug Store cured years of skin disease itching since December 1905. The notice promotes the salve for sale.
The Independent Amusement Club met last Saturday with Mr and Mrs C C Pitrat and played whist. Mrs A Miller won the first prize and Mrs E B Helms received the consolation prize.
A brief note invites customers to sample early breakfast coffee at Staplin’s store, highlighting a new brew and morning hours. Local shoppers are encouraged to visit for a quick start to the day.
The Some'R'Set club met last Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Hopkins attending and enjoying the excitement around the new parlor game. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Petersen were among the guests and contributed by their genial companionship.
Mop sticks guaranteed pot to break over any husband's head. 15 cents each at Staplin's store.
J C Hubbard, while fetching coal last Sunday, dropped a lump that injured his foot. Blood poisoning followed with a high temperature of 104 degrees. Dr Conway treated him, and he has since improved and may soon return to work at San Jun real estate.
The Phoenix Republican reports Representative Scott of Kansas discussing capital punishment and his DC abolition bill after describing a man hanged who lost weight and died from strangulation. The piece frames the incident as a warning to emaciated individuals.
A Silver City Independent editorial condemns pistol use describing whiskey provocative insults and hot words leading to murder or serious shooting. It warns of long prison terms ruined reputations and sorrow for innocent people, noting many men usually sensible still carry arms in towns.
Department of the Interior Land Office Santa Fe announces Thomas F. Coyne of La Plata New Mexico will make final five year proof for Homestead Entry 6408 dated June 18 1901. Proceedings before Frank Staplin Farmington May 4 1908 with witnesses R P Cooper Dennis Cunningham William Hughes M H Real and Manuel R. Otero listed.
A Manitoba editor notes the tablets relieve biliousness from sedentary life with gentle, effective action. The ad claims digestion and head clarity benefits, priced at 25 cents with free samples at Farmington.
Mrs. Saran A Cork of Dover Delaware credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with curing years of rheumatism. She says relief came before finishing one bottle and recommends the liniment to friends. Sold by Farmington Drug Store with strong value for pain relief and sleep.
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