15 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
1
After a deliberation under two hours the jury acquits Ike Cox on the murder charge in the death of William Tru. The verdict was greeted with satisfaction by attendees and reflects a quick, unanimous outcome after closing arguments.
A Farmington team secured a notable win, drawing local attention and sparking discussions about upcoming events. Community figures and supporters praised the effort as a sign of improving performance.
The document discusses crop movement northward by seed selection, potash import reduction, pests like crayfish and gypsy moth, and advances in hog cholera serum. It mentions phosphates as abundant, farm waste recovery, and emphasis on farming homes and uplift, with varied regional references and industrial hopes.
Phoenix news notes Democrats win sweeping victories in Arizona elections held Tuesday. The slate includes Henry F Ashurst of Prescott and Mark A Smith of Tucson to the U S Senate, Carl Hayden elected to Congress, W W Bunt to governor and the state legislature leaning Democratic.
A brief court note describes a cutting incident during an altercation that left a person wounded and clothing ripped. The matter centered on a complaint that was dismissed after the judge ruled the charges did not state a prosecutable offense.
The semi annual election of officers for the Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church was held last Friday. New president Orval Ricketts and vice president Allene B Johnson were chosen along with committee members including Nanate Benenek Graham Wright Ruth Wickwire and Bertha Wickwire.
A 1907 1908 1911 financial fragment itemizes taxes and funds including territorial purposes cattle indemnity military and indemnity funds. It lists interest on deposits maintenance public lands bank exam fees common school income forest reserves and penitentiary refunds totaling 11 358.39.
John Joerns reports Novems balance in twenty six county treasuries totals 40026 plus nearly 9600 in the treasury, with balances in school and municipal treasuries yielding about 87,002.43 for Valencia and 76,274.31 for Ber-cou among others, highlighting available funds for public purposes across multiple counties.
Fragments indicate delays in December 1911 progress with officials noting completion by Saturday after a lengthy completion window. Readable names include Waek and Po along with W.-M and Geturday references pointing to a stalled timetable.
A notice lists vacant school sites to be leased with visits on November 1st 1911. It mentions applications and state legislature plans for further action and directs inquiries to Engineer Robert P New Mexico.
The Territorial Board outlines a standard four year high school course for New Mexico teacher certification. Requisite units include English history science modern languages and mathematics with specific unit counts and weekly recitations and laboratory work. Accreditation requires at least sixteen units and two full-time high school teachers, with cases reviewed individually.
A homesteader recalls moving to a New Mexico outpost three years ago after doubt about staying on the plains. He describes loneliness and modest comforts, a single room home, and a change in outlook as neighbors and weather shape life on the frontier.
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