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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
4
Community tidbits record visits sales and services in Farmington and nearby towns. Mrs Wm Black returns from Liberty visit while Mrs Soone Vaughan visits Aztec. A spellings match and box social benefit the school at city hall December 14. Berry Moore from Pagosa Springs visits Farmington. Lige Mack returns to barber trade.
For any ordinary diseases of the skin Chamberlain's Salve is excellent. It not only allays the itching and smarting but effects a cure. For sale by Farmington Drug Store.
Messrs Shaw and Ballon of Kansas visited the valley seeking land for a permanent home. A Monday lecture at Allen's opera house drew a well attended crowd and broad approval, marking the fourth Midland Lyceum entertainment with general satisfaction.
Andrews Brothers announce stock of clothing and gents furnishings with pew suits. The Phelps ranch on the peninsula sold for 6502 dollars to Joseph Bryson of Kansas, seller Dr T C Hays of Canton Illinois. Jebo Hubbard handled the real estate deal.
The Keepers survey party finished nine months of land surveying south of the area and allotment to the Navajo living east of the reservation. They disbanded at the end of the week as rough weather approached.
Farmington sales, weddings, and church notices fill the page. Sundry ads invite truss fittings at the drug store, water glasses sold by the dozen, and low price feed at Johnson's Barn and Feed Corral. Photographs from the Farmington fair are on sale, and Rev. John K. Gass will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. The Ladies' Home Missionary society hosted a bazaar at the city hall with good attendance and proceeds. Post cards with comic designs, burnt leather items, and birthday cards are advertised by Staplin the Stationer.
Mrs Haywood and Mr Lee Brown wed at the home of the tride's parents Mr and Mrs R H McJupkin Tuesday evening. A large crowd gathered to witness the ceremony and join in the celebratory mood of relatives and friends. The couple receive the best wishes of a wide circle of acquaintances.
Dr H F Fisher of Kanene City Mo will be in Farmington Saturday and Sunday December 21 and 22 to operate upon and treat the eye nose throat and ear and to fit glasses. He will be found at Dr Gibbes office in the drug store. A telephone was installed at the new grocery store of Masevigil and Mumma during the past week. The social hop Friday night by Jake McJunkin was enjoyed by the young people who wish he would wed more often if he gets chances every time.
Fruitland reports B D Black kiln in operation with B D Taylor in charge. Mancos Colorado resident M H Gall presided over the conference at Kirtland church last Sunday. E A Christaeveon and family travel to the Nan Luis valley for holidays. Elberta residents buy several thousand peach trees for Coolidge mesa. John Walker Bob Hunt Clint Burs ham and families visit from Montezuma valley. E Thurman ill with mesalea from the reservation on the way home. J H and J M Hutch arrive from a trading post fifty miles south with blankets.
Reymundo Montoya declares Justa B. de Montoya has deserted him and withdraws support. He warns the public not to sell to her or extend credit on his account and states he will not be responsible for any debts she incurs. Dated December 9 1907 Laplata New Mexico.
A wave of buyers overwhelms Fruitland as homeseekers rush to seize the long sought merca prospects. The steady stream suggests growing confidence in Fruitland's housing potential and investment appeal.
Christmas presents in the shape of chubby baby boys arrived at the homes of E. E. Taylor and John T. Neilson. The fathers feel important, and the locality seems small for their pride. Allegedly Buffalo Bill and Dobey Jack have formed a partnership, and one was seen encouraging a “fairy” balancing on a fence.
The Alamo Hotel at 17th and Market in Denver is gaining favor among locals seeking first class lodging at nominal prices. The San Juan studio run by Frank Nicholson has added a new modern operating room to improve patron comfort.
J D Taylor Undertaker Massingill and Mumma announce a new grocery store under their firm. The shop offers a full line of new and cheap groceries and invites patronage. Location is the old post office site between the Clyde Building and the Drug Store.
The Sunday gathering by the Young Ladies and Gentlemen Improvement Society drew praise as one of the best entertainments yet. Violin soloist Will Evans, with accompanist Eva Black, won unanimous approval and received an encore that pleased all in attendance.
Public notice states no trains will run on the Farmington Branch of the D and RK G Ry on Sundays until further notice. Local Agent D C Strawn issues the directive.
The notice reports the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs E B Holmes last Friday evening. Mother and child are reported as doing well and the family is pictured as joyful, with friends referenced in a lighthearted tone.
Frank Alien handles prompt express and hauling description tasks in a concise incident note.
A 200 acre tract with 100 acres under ditch to be sold soon at 15 dollars per acre. Inquiries at Enterprise office or to Durkins Farmington. Two lots in Block 2 Hays addition and one jot in south Farmington near the depot. Blanks for Certificate of Farmer to be used with meat shipments under the Pure Food Act offered at Enterprise office.
The famous Burro and Cow Boy tablets illustrated a different image on each sheet. 260 envelopes to match. Staplin the Stationer.
At a recent Eastern Star gathering in the Masonic hall the following officers were chosen for the next year. Worthy Matron Mam Bertha Behrend Worthy Patron Fair Sterile A Aancelate Matern Secretary Mrs Florence Bund Treasurer Mrs N A Mo Casts Conductor Mrs Lillie A Johnees Associate Conductress Mrs Dessid Picken Installation set for Friday night December 30 with the matron appointing the officers.
An ad describes trading equity in a Denver home for an improved Farmington ranch or acre with irrigation. It mentions 68,000 for two years and a box address 562.
Fragmentary report notes Mrs Tripp and a placer mining man bringing a wishing machine to town early in the week. A Tuesday event involved making a tent on gravel near a local area.
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