Southern Pacific to Build Arizona Colorado Line through New Mexico
The Albuquerque Morning Journal reports a major SP project beginning within four to five weeks, linking Lordsburg to Farmington and Durango with a route north and south from Gallup. Construction aims to start by October and finish in a bit over a year, opening San Juan county coal fields and San Juan irrigation lands to new markets, with Albuquerque gaining rail access to the San Juan region for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque Morning Journal
The
Morning Journal
New Mexica
Santa Fe
Belen
Gallup
Arizona and Colorado Railroad
Southern Pacific Enterprise
Southern Pacific
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Farmington
Durango
San Juan County
San Juan
Albuquerque
Colorado
Denver and Rio Grande
Condi
Plans Complete to Build Entire Line Without Delay
The report states that previous construction halts are resolved and all plans are finalized to construct the full line, with no additional postponements expected.
Letter From Reagan Praises Farmington Resolution Support
Assistant Engineer James W. Reagan writes from Gallup New Mexico dated August 22 1909 to A M Amsden president of the Farmington Business Men's Association thanking for the city resolutions adopted on the 20th and noting plans to visit Farmington with Mr Randolph to meet local people and enjoy the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan
Arizona and Colorado Railroad Co
Gallup, N. M
A. M. Amsden
Business Men's Association
Farmington, N.M
Louisville
Farmington
Randolph
Jas. W. Reagan
Surveyors Reported Nearby by Local Indian Information
Joe Hatch from Ojo Alamo says Indians report three groups of Southern Pacific surveyors southwest of Fruitland. The closest camp is thirty miles southwest, and the farthest lies about sixty miles south near Mannings store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hatch
Ojo Alamo
Fruitland
Mannings Store
Anna Arrington Prewitt Charts Popular Orpheum Hit
Mrs. Anna Arrington Prewitt daughter of T. J. Arrington is the composer of the popular song "Girl O' Dreame" now sung on the Orpheum circuit. Her talent has long been recognized and her latest production is enjoying wide success among friends and fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Arrington Prewitt
T. J. Arrington
Orpheum
O' Dreame
Land of Sunshine Navajo Nation drives New Mexico commerce
The Navajo portion of the great reservation in New Mexico supports 2,600 Indians who sustain large herds of sheep and goats. They manufacture and sell Navajo blankets, pelts, and wool, contributing to heavy revenues through yearly blanket and commodity sales. A string of trading posts spans the reservation, prospering in buying and supplying the Navajo people with wool, hides, and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
San Juan County
Compulsory School Law Provisions on Attendance
The law empowers district officials to compel children to attend public school if not enrolled in a private or denominational school. Exceptions include ages under fourteen or disability certified by a physician, and those living more than three miles from a public school. Violations after public notice face fines from $5 to $25 or up to ten days in jail.
Farmington Schools to Open September 6 With Nine Month Term
The Farmington Schools will open Monday September 6 for a nine month term. Most district pupils who enrolled last year attended on the first day and similar turnout is expected. Parents should ensure children start promptly.
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Farmington
Farmington High School
Staplin’s
L. M. Garrett
Public Sale at Sun Nyside Orchard on August 3
Public sale of farming and household items to be held at Sun Nyside Orchard one half mile east of Parmington on Tuesday August 3 at 10 o'clock a m. Items listed include plows, cultivator, mowing machine, farm wagon, sprayer, horses, cows, chickens, and various goods. Conducted by M Elliott.
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Sunnyside
Parmington
M. Elliott
Home needed in Farmington for county children
County residents are invited to offer temporary housing for boys and girls who may attend school in Farmington. If you can help or provide company, report openings to L. M. Ghisrett at once.
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Farmington
Conference Appointments After South Church Meeting
Reva R A Waldraven and D E Bundy returned from the M BE Church South conference with assignments. Bundy to lead Mission work and preach Flora Vista, new Mission on the San Juan river south of Farmington. Waldraven presiding elder to preach Durango. family in Farmington. J W Maine to be Farmington pastor arriving soon. Frazier moves Durango to Baguache. Jerome Winiford to Mancos. J S Johnson at Laplata. W M Johnson at Aztec. They return to Mississippi to visit home folks.
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Wolf City
Texas
Farmington
Waldraven
Frazier
Durango
Baguache
Jerome Winiford
Teeneesee
Mancos
Johnson
Laplata
W. M. Johnson
Aztec
Missimsippi
Toting a Gun Arrest Shocks Farmington
Abe McKinney, recently seen around the pool hall, was arrested by Marshall McFadden on a gun charge after an altercation with L. Chase of the Farmington Creamery. McKinney, intoxicated, was halted at the creamery. the marshal retrieved the weapon and escorted him to Justice Fay for a Saturday hearing.
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Farmington
Abe McKinney
Marshall McFadden
McKinney
L. Chase
Justice Fay
Frank W. Shearon Named Clerk of First Judicial District
Judge John R. McFie announced Frank W. Shearon as clerk of the First Judicial District to succeed Francia C. Wilson who resigned. Shearon has served as Santa Fe postmaster for six months and is a member of the Bar with prior roles as assistant attorney general and longtime Nebraska court clerk. He has supported the Republican organization and is praised for efficiency integrity and loyalty.
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John R. McFie
Frank W. Shearon
First Judicial District
Francia C. Wilson
Shearon
Santa Fe
Nebraska
Opening East Broadway to Fair Grounds Proposal
John C. Hubbard promotes opening East Broadway to the fair grounds arguing the move will remove a dangerous curve at the foot of the mesa on East Main Street. He cites increasing automobile traffic and the need to prevent a possible serious accident.
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John C. Hubbard
East Broadway
Fair Grounds
East Main Street
Farmington
Farmington Gallup Road Plan Describes Route to Bonita
Territorial Engineer Vernon L. Sullivan maps the San Juan county section of the Farmington Gallup road. The route runs thirty miles from Farmington to the Red Lands in a straight line, then bends east after the Bad Lands to parallel the Chaco canyon toward the Bonita Indian agency, adding about twenty miles to the distance.
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Territorial
Vernon L. Sullivan
San Juan County
Farmington-Gallup
Farmington
Red Lands
Chaco Canon
Indian Agency
Bonita
Orchard Irrigation District Organized In Illinois Ditch Plan
The Orchard Irrigation District, about 6000 acres under the proposed Illinois ditch, is permanently organized. C. B. Cameron presides, A. M. Edwards serves as secretary. Chas F. Holly resigns as director to become engineer, Arthur Sever joins the board, J. Gower also a director. Edwards and Martin named attorneys with Farmington offices as district head offices.
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Orchard
Ilinois
Cameron
A. M. Edwards
Chas. F. Holly
Arthur Sever
J. Gower
Edwards and
Martin
Farmington
Simpson's Trading Post Lincoln County Navajo Trade
Popular trader W N Wallace runs the Simpsons store and conducts a large Indian trading business. The Navajos travel long distances to trade with their white friend, and travelers passing the area enjoy stopping at Simpson's post for its hospitable treatment before leaving.
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W.N. Wallace
Simpsons
Simpson
Trading Post Change at Pueblo Bonito
Richard Wetherill has disposed of his stock to a large Albuquerque headquartered firm. Wetherill remains in charge until a replacement is placed, then will supervise his other affairs at the post location.
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Richard Wetherill
Pueblo Bonita
Albuquerque
Mr. Wetherill
Attachment Notice in San Juan County NY 1909
Public notice from the First Judicial District of New Mexico San Juan County names Harry Jackson as plaintiff against The Locke Land and Live Stock Company James T Locke and J W Ralaton defendants. It states James T Locke has property attached a NE quarter of NE quarter section 33 near Animas River in Township 32 N Range 10 W NM P M and warns appearance by October 10 1909 else default judgment for 80.00 plus costs.
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Court of the First Judicial District of
New Mexico
County of
San Juan
Harry Jackson
Locke Land and Live Stock Company
James T. Locke
J. W. Ralaton
Animas River
San Juan County
Costady
P. G. Ellis
Durango
Colorado
K.S. Whitehead
Aztec
N. M
Santa Fe
A. D
Funeral Director Bero Listed with North Phone
Local funeral director Bero is listed with a North phone contact. The entry provides no further details on services or location beyond the telephone reference.
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Bero
Notice for Publication Lillian Cook Final Proof Filing
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Santa Fe New Mexico announces Lillian Cook widow of Walter S Cook of Farmington NM filed for five year final proof to establish land claim in Township 20 N Range 14 W N M P Meridian. Hearing before Frank Staplin at Farmington NM September 13 1900 witnesses Frank M Pierce B O Hanna Harry Pierce and James Pierce all of Farmington NM.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Lillian Cook
Walter S. Cook
Farmington
Township
Range
N. M. P. Meridian
Frank Staplin
U.S
Larmington
Frank M. Pierce
B.O. Hanna
Harry Pierce
James Pierce
Summons by Publication in San Juan County
Territory of New Mexico District Court San Juan County issues summons against James T. Locke and co defendants in a case filed by Harry Jackson Stock Company seeking sixty dollars plus interest and costs. Appearance required by October 10, 1909. clerk Francis C. Wilson signs and seals the notice in Santa Fe on August 6, 1909.
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Locke Land and Live Stock Company
James T. Locke
J. W. Ralston
County of
San Juan
Harry Jackson
A. D
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Francis C. Wilson
Stray brown gelding on peninsula seeks return
A three year old brown gelding weighing about 1150 pounds branded C on thigh has strayed on the peninsula. A $10 reward is offered for its return to Craig's Ranch. Contact W.B. Thompson about recovery.
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Cortight Hip
Craig
W.b.thompson
New Irrigation Boom Spurs San Juan Growth
Irrigation projects under construction in San Juan county start a new era. Homeseekers pursue Sunny San Juan and outside capital eyeing the field for investments, with many new enterprises expected to sprout in coming months.
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San Juan County
San Juan
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Downey
Elgin and Waltham
RED Front Jewelry Store
Farmington, N. M
Jackson Loan & Trust Co
Fort Worth, Texas
J. D. Clark, the Land Man
Grand Hotel
Frank B. Allen
Proprietor
Com
Farmington Schools
L. M. Ghsrett
Farmington-Gallup Road
Elmer W. Marsh
District Court of the First Judicial District of
Wm. H. Avery
A.M. Ameden
H B. Sammons
Lillie A Johnson
G. W. Sammons
Miller
Farmington City
Hubbard Land Company
Glen
Farmington Drug Store
W. J. Hill
Pure Drugs Patent Medicines
Combs
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Trinidad
S. K. Hooper
Deriver, Colo
Ganon Gallegos Trading Store
Corral
R. T. F. Simpson
E. E. Otis
Farmington Light and Power
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