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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
4
The Farmington Enterprise edited by F B Renly announces weekly publication and lists voting precinct details. It notes the usual polling place and precinct committee activities with a two dollar yearly subscription.
The notice announces a Republican County Convention to meet in Farmington on Sept 12 1908 to nominate candidates for Sheriff Treasurer Assessor Probate Judge County Superintendent and more. Precinct primaries are set for Sept 5 with detailed delegate allocations and declaration rules.
Post primary chatter says the loss will blunt Democratic chances this fall as Jim Elmer gains traction for the Republican nominee. Advocates highlight alleged rigged or uneven treatment and warn the result’s impact beyond the county.
Vernon T. Sullivan Territorial Engineer announces on August 8 1908 that L B D Pointer and others applied for a permit to appropriate public waters from the San Juan River. The plan is to divert 1200 acres via ditch to sections in townships 29 to 30 north ranges 14 to 16 west. Objections must be filed by October 7 1908.
Protestants L B Furman and Robert Burke appeal to the Board of Water Commissioners of New Mexico from the Territorial Engineer's findings in the Las Animas River public water appropriation case by Jay Turley and H L Hollister. Notices dated July 21, 1908 with publications Aug 14 to Sept 4, 1908 and sale at the lumber yard.
The Durango district meeting appoints Waletraven as Presiding Elder and lists several pastors assigned to parishes including Law Pirate Raver and Lewis Mesa Hoosal. The note mentions the church extension board and plans to improve churches, while a Denver hotel ad and local visits are also recorded. The Omaha Grain Exposition details urge Colorado participation to win wheat prizes and expand state exposure.
Bids are sought for atand and booth privileges on the fair grounds and in town during fair week and for dancing pavilion privileges on the grounds during the fair. Communicate to A. L. Davis, Secretary.
Lewis Wiltse faced trial in Freeland territory court over letting water from the Maupin lateral overflow a public road. Wiltse and son Clyde claimed the ditch carried more than half a share of water. Jury found Wiltse guilty, judge fined 83 but remitted on costs, Wiltse to appeal.
For sale real ready to use wire and mantles. Prices cut to less than half. Apply at Enter location for details and pickup.
A fragment references locations in New Mexico including Office Red 3 and Residence Red 374. No additional context or events provided.
Fannie Arrington of Farmington New Mexico filed notice of intention to make Final Five-year Proof to establish her homestead claim on 83 acres in section 8 township 29 north range 15 west New Mexico meridian. The proceeding occurs before Frank Staplin United States Court Commissioner at Farmington on September 1 1908. Witnesses named: Albert F Stump W M Johnson Thomas J Arrington and Thomas P Arrington Manuel R Otero is register.
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