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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
4
A blaze damaged Stein's Store and adjacent properties during a flood. Insurance coverage is cited for the affected buildings and goods. Officials describe structural damage to the upper floor and water-related losses across multiple storefronts, with several insurers named and estimates noted.
A scattered village notice column mentions store goods from the Tue Store and Stationer, remedies at a drug store, and plans to visit California soon. It notes Mr and Mrs Oo meeting at Pyans Phutddas in the evening, and Fortinttes woode Dera S Piprenioes with tradesmen. Details include farm tool repairs by blacksmith Lee Cronin, visits by JOU Noelodson and Waldraven, and Johnsons Barn feed. School children urged to visit Post One Store for stationery. Photographs by Denver Camera Co from Farmington fair on sale. Willie McCarty to attend Territorial Oratorical Contest in Santa Fe.
Reading through the fragments, the report centers on an alleged conspiracy surrounding a fatal shooting. It mentions prominent Southern district figures tied to fraud fears, grand jury expectations, and potential manipulation by federal officers.
A physician and surgeon operates from residence one door south of the Bank in Farmington New Mexico. Contact via Red 123 at Paensington Drug Store.
Captain David J Leahy became United States attorney for the district of New Mexico after Major Llewelyn resigned. Will C Barnes of Las Vegas is appointed as a New Mexico delegate to the National Rivers and Harbors congress meeting in Washington on December 4. The grand jury at Santa Fe was dismissed last Saturday after motions by Special U S Attorney Mellarg, with indictments against Tenrietta G Rick elite and Maggie A Vana of Trenton, New Jersey, dismissed, marking the end of related Phelps-Dodge cases.
The Corona area in eastern New Mexico ships 1.6 million pounds of wool and keeps 100000 sheep, signaling active sheep farming as homesteaders flood in. Corona grew to about 600 residents in eighteen months and continues to expand amid vast open country and ample capacity for settlers. Andrews & Brothers promote Elart, Schaffner & Marx wool clothing as Farmington’s best value for men and youth.
Anecdotal notices list purchases moves and events around Farmington with items from the Druge Store and Stationer Staplin and Mrs Fulcher. Names include Harrington Tondherd Zoeperdogen Stapdin and Dr Cinthrie. Various personal updates mention travel health real estate and shop changes at Carson Elmer and Allen's Opera House with local commerce items for sale.
The Methodist Aid Society will hold a baggar and supper at City Hall on December 1. Beginning at six, a full supper will be served for five cents. Everyone is invited. Miss Margaret Thomas and Miss Helena Kentey plan to attend the Territorial Association meeting in Santa Fe during Christmas week.
Geo. K. Griffin plans to return to Farmington soon after a stay in Silverton. Andrews & Brothers receive new clothing stock ready to dress customers in up to date style. Frank Nicholson's San Juan Studio enlarges facilities for holiday sittings. Will Evans and G. E. Kentzer finalize sale of brick post office building and remaining stock. The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer highlights quality cartoons and fair treatment of readers. Subscriptions offered at regular price $1 yearly, or $2 for a year in this paper.
Pen and pencil tablets in several varieties with over 200 pages letter size at 5c. Irish linen tablets praised for ordinary correspondence at 10c. Best grades of paper in tablets smooth and linen finish priced 15c 20c and 25c.
A rural advertisement explains diphtheria often follows a simple cold that makes a child susceptible to the disease. It claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly cures the cold and lowers the danger of contracting diphtheria or other germ diseases. Sold by Farmington Drug Store.
The county held a vote on eight bridge proposals. Results show broad approval with funds approved for projects from Pineville to Cedar Halt and nearby areas.
L Heflin, a 60 year old Civil War veteran and Flora Vista resident, died after his team ran away and wagon passed over him while he was gathering wood. His wife found him injured in a road ditch and he died at home. Funeral at the Methodist church Saturday at 2 oclock.
Blank Bros repair the mill race for grinding. Mrs J R Winder returns from Salt Lake City. Don’t send money abroad to mail order houses. Pension increase granted for Schuyler. Mr Smith now earns 212.00 monthly. Thanksgiving observed with dinners, a play, and a dance at the schoolhouse. Residents discuss firearms sales to Indians and call for federal or national action. Public school progress noted. enrollments listed for Bailey and Guymon and Black teachers and grades.
J. D. Teylor Wudertazer Liassingill and Mumma announce a new grocery store at the old post office site between the Tryde Building and the Drag Store. They pledge a complete line of new and choice groceries and invite customer patronage.
Classified ad announces Frank Allen handles fixpress and hauling services promptly. Payment terms and location details are not provided in readable text.
A 200 acre tract with 100 acres under catch must be sold soon at fifteen dollars per acre. Inquiries welcome at Extermiss office or address Ed Corkins Farmington New Mexico.
For sale notices list one lot in south Farmington near the depot and no lots in Block 2 of Hays addition to Parmington. Enquiries accepted at the Enterprise office. Blanks for Certificate of Farmer needed for shipments of meat after the Pure Food Law, also sold at the Enterprise office.
A Denver listing offers 3000 equity in a modern brick home at a fine location. The ad notes 3000 can stand for two years at 6 percent and requests trade equity for an improved Farmington ranch or irrigated acre. Address Dox 582 Denver.
In this critique the writer denounces a small elite believed to control 85 million Americans and manipulate finances causing panics. It urges President Roosevelt to target the big fish behind graft and financial meddling rather than only the minor players, arguing for systemic reform and decisive action now.
Advertises illustrated burro and cow boy tablet sheets priced at 25 cents each with matching envelopes. Promoted by Staplin the Stationer.
Frederick KB Hyde Jr of Putnam NM filed intent for final five year proof on Homestead Entry 6049 for the E1 NE, Elgskig Section 1 Township 21N Range HW. Proof to be made before Register and Receiver at Santa Fe NM on December 26, 1907. Witnesses: George Brett Flora Vista NM Richard Wetherill Putnam NM Charles Pinckney Ship Rock NM M McKenzie Bloomfield NM.
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