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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
4
Local notes record multiple Farmington figures traveling to Durango, Aztec, and Denver with mentions of fruit growers, railroad discussions, new auto sales, and community projects. Notables include Rev W M Johnson, Mr. Campbell of First National Bank, and J. Reagan’s efforts toward a Durango rail terminal.
Cedar Hill women and Craig traveled to Durango on business. An all day religious service was held at the church on July 28. E J Israel and Aztec attended an institute and plan to teach this winter. I A Rice of Colorado Springs visited for ranch duties. Misa Cora Blakesly, former local teacher, is visiting. Mrs Beesie Newton plans to teach in Leadville this winter. J N Taylor and family and J S Roberts with daughter Florence left for a two week camping trip. Craig and Otten installed a new front on their store, facing the road, with Seth Rye doing the work.
The Town of Farmington New Mexico creates Improvement District No 1 to build standard cement sidewalks and crossings along Main Street within Red District. The district covers halves of several blocks and surrounding tracts along Main Street from Behrend Street to the town’s east boundary.
Department of the Interior announces Lillian Cook widow of Walter S. Cook has filed for final five year proof to establish her claim on land in Township 29 North Range 14 West N M P Meridian. Proof to be made before Frank Staplin at Farmington September 13 1909. Witnesses Frank M. Pierce B O Hanna Tarry Pierce and James Pierce all of Farmington New Mexico.
Department of the Interior notices Charles C. Pitrat of Farmington New Mexico seeks final proof to establish his homestead claim for section 5 and 6 township 29 north range 12 west near Farmington. Hearing before A S Court Commissioner Frank Staplin set for September 13 1909 with witnesses Henry A Bay William Black C E Rippy Harry-Otta and Manuel R Otero listed.
Charles F. Holly of Vista New Mexico filed notice of intention to make Final Commission Proof to establish his homestead entry claim on the W half of the SW quarter Sec 29 and E half of SE quarter Sec 30 T80N R12W NMPM. The hearing will be before Frank Staplin at Farmington New Mexico on August 23 1909. Witnesses include Emmett T. Rice Edward A. Chandler Rollie A. Hood Henry E. Curn Sr. of Flora Vista and Farmington residents.
Henry E Corn Jr of Flora Vista New Mexico files notice of intent to make Final Commutation for Homestead Entry 04901 No 12151 dated Oct 4 1907. The hearing before U S Court Commissioner Frank Staplin in Farmington on Aug 23 1909 lists witnesses Charles F Holly Henry E Corn Rolla Hood and Emmett I Rice.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Santa Fe New Mexico announces Henry E Cota of Flora Vista New Mexico who filed for a homestead entry on October 5 1907 for sections 20 and 22 in township 30 north range 12 west N M P M and failed to file final proof by August 23 1909 at Farmington New Mexico before U S Court Commissioner Manuel R Otero Register. Others listed are F Holly Henry E Corn Jr Rolla Hood and Emmett T Rice.
Notice announces an election on Monday August 9 1008 to decide if the territory described shall be organized as an irrigation district under the 1909 act and to elect officers. The district name was set by the San Juan County Board of Commissioners of San Juan County New Mexico.
A detailed irrigation district boundary and precinct description is issued by San Juan County officials. It covers division lines, land parcels, and the three voting precincts with polling sites at Cameron residence, Holly residence, and Arrington residence. Election day is August 9, 1908, 8 AM to 6 PM, with three directors to be elected for Divisions 1 2 and 3.
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