Wiley Mesa Lands Sell to Kentucky-Backed Settlers
The 850 acre Wiley mesa near San Juan county has been sold to home seekers in tracts from 40 to 80 acres. Stallings Bros and partners, recent arrivals from Kentucky, organized a colonization plan, drawing about fifteen families to farm alfalfa and grain with irrigation. Buyers list includes Warren, Wethington, Criscowell, Blandford, and others in West Louisville and St. Joseph.
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Wiley Mesa
San Juan County
San Juan
Kentucky
Mesa
Sach
Buuia
Buila
Kraig
Stallings
Liberty Valley
Otto Q Padi
Orn
Gallup
New Mexico
Felix Warren
Lousville
Fred Wethington
Louiaville
Matt. Criscowell
Curdsvile
Wilbur Blandford
St. C. Wethington
St. Joseph
Leo. Wethington
Utica
Paul Wethington
Utca
Marion Warren
Edgar Warren
T.C. Asher
West Lousvile
Mrs. Fannie Drury
Weet Lowsville
Matt Wethingtom
Rome
L.T. Stallings
Damien
Manuel Stalings
Rumors of Railroad Reach San Juan Region
The new curving road from Caliente toward the lumbering district sparks belief the Rio Grande will extend west over 75 miles of taxed grade since 1830 to connect with the Durango line near Lumberton. Steel bridges with cement piers are planned, aiming to ship San Juan coal to the San Luis valley, potentially altering routes to the San Juan country. timing for standard gauge trains remains uncertain.
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Caliente Station
Durango
Lumberton
San Juan River
Farmington
San Juan
San Luis Valley
Alamoza Empire
Fly drive May incentive for Enterprise office
The Enterprise offers 10 cents per quart of flies delivered to its office during May. Each killed quart reduces a future pest, with a noted slogan about swatting flies. The column weaves in gossip, mentions of Frank Staplin and Mrs Patton Ayres, and references oil outlooks and local concerns.
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Boya
Bridge across the La Plata urged as town debates plans
Local voices push for a La Plata bridge while a Monday night boating incident is recalled. Readers reflect on political rhetoric and a dry versus wet vote, noting civic opportunity amid community discussion.
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la Plata
Toa
Unclear fragment with floral imagery and distant conflicts
A fragmented excerpt mentions blossoms filling a sunlit San Juan valley and Roses of Sharon not sweeter, alongside jumbled lines about Mexico and a fatal fire in Colorado. It ends with a biblical plea for endurance.
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San Juan
Sharon
Hugh Williams and Penelope Williams Marriage and Divorce News
Hugh Williams of the State Corporation Commission married in New York last week. He recently secured a divorce from his former wife after several years.
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Hugh .Williams
State Corporation
Comm So'on
Pndow
New York
Hugh
Severa
Sunny San Juan Weather Draws Believers
A brief note describes the intoxicating weather of Sunny San Juan and the growing number of people who believe after experiencing its climate. The passage contrasts skeptics with those who have felt the appeal firsthand.
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San Juan
Farmington Aztec Apricot Bloom Tour Draws Demand
A Sunday auto tour of Farmington and Aztec offers views of apricot blooms and the general beauty of the season. The event promises high interest as fruit ripens, per Democrat coverage.
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Farmington
Aztec
Democrat
Presbytery Convenes and Elects Moderators
The presbytery met in the uteran church with R. C. Jackson retiring moderator delivering the opening address. Rev. B. Z. McCullough of Santa Fe was elected moderator and Rev. J. S. Russell of Roy appointed clerk. Spanish language use was noted as concurrent with English. Members from East Las Vegas to Taos attended among lay delegates.
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Presbytery
Uteran
V. R. C. Jackson
B. Z. McCullough
Santa Fe
J. 8. Russell
Roy
J. R. Fitzgerald
Liberty
Rendon
Whitlock
Presbyterian
J. W. Winder
Norman Skinner Wil
Th Presbyterian Church
Samuel Magillin
Gabino Rendonn
McCullough
Presbyterian Church
Norman Skinner
East Las Vegas
Samuel Magill
Baton
John M. Whitiock
Lumberton
Gabimo Rendon
Lis Vegan
L. Blakemore
Stonehaven
Russell
Tomas Atencia
D. Con
Victoran Valdez
Taos
A. V. Lucero
Raton
L Verty
R. 8
New Suits Complete Line Of Spring Menswear Hats
A local retailer announces a complete line of up to date spring clothing for men and boys including hats. Shop features new suits jackets shirts and accessories for the season. Customers are invited to browse the selection at the store location.
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Staplins
Local Mercantile Posture Promises Cash Only Sales
The Staples Mercantile Co announces a full stock purchase from Pierce Mercantile, vows quicker fuller service, and cash-only terms to undercut rivals. L W Galles appointed to manage the estate, with plans to move to a larger building soon. Also notes Lena Ricketts hosting Easter events for Farmington grades.
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Pierce Mencantle Company
Ana
L. W. Galles
Staplin Mercantile VO
San Juan Basin Oil company resumes operations after meeting
At Farmington annual stockholders meeting directors were reelected: Arthur Pomsford Denver E C Abbott Santa Fe W Goff Black Aztec Frank Staplin Albuquerque C G Gradema rang. Secretary Staplin filed final report showing 11322 paid in stock since organization. debt cleared leaving 2500 in treasury to finish the well drilled to a depth of 100 feet last summer. J O Noggie superintendent to return to Farmington to resume drilling. he expects to arrive by percent. Since the meeting 438 has been added to treasury from additional stock sales.
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San Juan Basin Oil Company
Farmington
Arthur Pomsford
Denver
E. C. Abbott
Santa Fe
W. Goff Black
Aztec
Frank Staplin
Albuquerque
C. G. Gradema
Rang
Staplin
J. O. Noggie
Pitt River
Brit
Columbia
San Juan Basin
US Marines Land at Vera Cruz and Capture Customs House
On Tuesday US Marines landed at Vera Cruz and seized the customs house amid weak resistance. Four Americans died and over a hundred Mexicans were killed or wounded. President Lincoln warned the action is not war with Mexico but against Huerta's government, fearing constitutionalists may join federals and widen the conflict.
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United States
Vera Cruz
Jlea
Mexco
Buerta
Mexico
Fruit Belt road offers longer trips than city routes
The piece notes a better harvest along the road between Minteling and Farmington than toward dents, inviting visitors to view the fruit and lower country. It mentions the home expense of keeping an automobile on the road for two to three days.
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Minteling
Farmington
Wih Dents
Democrat
Staplin Mechanic Company Signal Amid Puerto Rican Tensions
The Farrington index suggests accelerating activity in the San Juan area as regional agitation intensifies. The report notes rising momentum in preparations and potential impacts on commerce and security amid mounting political strain.
Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice
A damaged excerpt shows partial text about heaviness and garland, with unclear names or dates. The readable words suggest a commemorative or ceremonial phrase but lack coherent facts or identifiable entities to confirm event, place, or people.
Abridged OCR Item From Unclear Source
Fragmentary OCR text presents no clear events or names. The readable portion offers limited tokens and cannot establish a specific person, place, or outcome.
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Stallings Bros
Lower
Ly O. O. F
Farrington
Lottie Kendick Hag
Frank Foley
Mrs. E. Fitagereid
Mies Gladys Knorr
Parmington Undertaking Co
C. Bero
Miss Peverly
Flora ‘Vista
A. Obas
Albert Blake
Hunter Merc. Co
Polat
Patton Ayres
Waris Hell
Stallings Brothers
Gibson Lbr
EL Rito
Lunlow
Colorado
Walter M. Danb
Engleman
Walter
Wit’ J. Palmer
Mr. Danbury
Dean Smith
Episcopal Church
Howden
Harry Pierce
Pierce Merc. Co
Staplin Company
P. B. McAtee
Lena Ricketts
Farmington Drugs Store
Hubbard .Meat Market
Postal Lew
Avery M. Amaden
G. W. Sammons
J. P. Atteberry
C Shier
H. B. Sammons
Aeetant Cashier
L. A. Johnson
Avery
Staplin Mecranis I
Pripocea
Nobby
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