21 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
1
San Juan County joins the Good Roads movement after a visit by I Sparks and officials from Forest County. They outline road construction plans under the Good Roads law, aiming to shorten travel times and boost irrigation and production across the territory.
Director Domatti of the Farm teaton 1916 Band announces an upcoming concert tomorrow in Sarat Seat featuring Shoulder Armé March Forever March and Shouldering songs. The town praised the band for its year of practice and the new repertoire, a source of town pride.
Territorial Engineer C D Jerhag plans to begin the county project next month with legal actions expected. L B Purman, in charge of the construction between Jo mnd Walsenburg, is on a vacation to handle private business as the work resumes in fall. Meetings set for May 5 at Chic to discuss water rights and construction actions.
Fragmentary notes discuss water issues and a ditch project. References to Mr Crawford and Dostranon Thin Mr suggest plans for securing water and the role of men in the effort. The text is incomplete and unclear about specific actions or dates.
An undated report outlines concerns over individual rights coverage, noting unclear protections and potential gaps in enforcement. It highlights calls for clearer guidelines and stronger oversight by authorities.
A damaged clipping notes water service resumes after changes to a canal, with figures suggesting increased flow capacity and potential impact on nearby water supplies. The fragment mentions Monday work, a new feature carrying substantial cubic capacity, and connections to a local power or utility context.
Contractor RB B Whitford will improve the Hartman Ladd area across the river with a new house and orchard for a home. He works on ore and will oversee related development in the northeast section.
Wm. Van Kleeck and Chester M. Van Kleeck, touring the Rio Grande system aboard a derailed parlor car near Placerville, report plans to standardize the narrow gauge lines. The process, stated to begin at once, aims to complete within three years, with larger railroad interests expected to inspect routes soon.
The county Count Sunday School Association held its last meeting at Flora Vieja last Sunday and drew a large crowd. The crowded church overflowed as addresses and musical numbers were well received and a revived spirit is expected to improve moral and spiritual life across the county.
Homestead law praised for settling the West. The law helps settlers obtain land that will be productive, though compliance and location affect applicability and timing. Discussions note the land must be cultivated and meet requirements before it becomes productive.
A meeting was called to recruit members into a Melrose area farmers organization in Carr County. They plan to bond unpatented claims to sink wells and install machinery, with about four acres already fined up. A Cleveland firm will take the bonds, at roughly $12 per acre. Water is expected at 15 to 30 feet. Alfalfa on Mesilla valley ranches stands nearly three feet high and in bloom, slowed by cool weather but set to begin cutting around April 25, with some farmers aiming for an early first cut. Five harvests expected this year.
The Home Land and Loan Company of Farmington San Juan county filed articles of incorporation in the territorial secretary's office last Wednesday. It is incorporated for 80 years with paid up capital of 5000 dollars and 50 shares at 1000 each. Incorporators include D E Bandy J D Horn J R Hildebrand L J Gower and W B Coaton all of Farmington Aztec. Directors named are Bandy Horn and Coston for the first three months. The company is described as reliable businessmen and aims for success.
The Farmington firm reports weekly real estate transfers including 160 acres six miles from Farmington on the La Plata river sold by J L Shira to Fowler, Colorado buyers. An exchange between J Price Wright and Samuel C Little totals about $18000 with Little gaining a Texas residence and Colorado properties while Wright receives Pueblo business lots and the Whitney 17 acre east farm. A Locke’s First Addition lot in Farmington sold to Carl Johnson and Witherapoon to Mia Emma Chambers 6 lots from Mahaney block totaling 2000.
C R Kimball arrived in Farmington to establish a permanent Occidental Life Insurance Co of New Mexico office. The company, a home concern with Albuquerque as its major stockholders, will place a steady financial presence in San Juan County as Albuquerque financiers back their stake.
In a talk with P C Mattox of the Little Standar company details emerged about Mere’s ce on to another well sunk in the eadows field. The Development Co controls a portion of lend and plans sinking a well to complete operacions and will commence ty well fueling the project.
Town trustees study piping San Juan water to Farmington for domestic and industrial use. A proposed $50,000 bond plan would fund mains, reservoir, and pumps to provide reliable 130 psi pressure, with excess bonds canceled if estimates hold.
Sheriff W T Dufur is tied and retuned after Saturday events. J D Horn of Astec is described as a real man in town. Otis Gilbert traveled to Denver while J K Anderson returned home. T L Mitchell of Tennessee and Dr EB Fortin of Denver are listed among visitors. A land contest is noted for 1 acres with a court hearing scheduled Wednesday.
A list of defects and objections to a proposed irrigation ditch project impacts the principal canal along the bank of the San Juan River in Juan County. Stakeholders include J Ay Hanna with 6 shares in Colorado Springs and the firm Allen et Burris.
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