Local News Briefs Describe Christmas Events and Festivities
Fragmentary notes describe upcoming Christmas activities and church events. Mentions of a christening or children's exercises and a time on December 24 are hinted with scattered phrases.
19 Dec 1913
Page 1
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe upcoming Christmas activities and church events. Mentions of a christening or children's exercises and a time on December 24 are hinted with scattered phrases.
Chaotic scenes mark the departure of Postmaster Ballia as parcels post and packages flood in. The bustling activity resembles a hive at a busy depot with many items awaiting processing and dispatch.
A note indicates Allen will host a feature at the pub around the 96th day of the month, with a focus on pra Pte ego '38. The fragment hints at an event tied to a historical or literary motif and involves local venue plans.
Fragmentary text mentions Howard Gibson linked to Mre and a winter stage plan. Reads as torn OCR with references to education but lacks coherent facts or context.
The readable bits show a line about taking over a line before being at zero and mentions a loser. Details and context are unclear due to garbled text.
An unclear fragment from Neoka Washington indicates a request for public view on climate concerns. The text is garbled and provides no concrete names dates or actions.
A garbled passage mentions Rico leaving town and facing delays while en route. Friends extend wishes for safe arrival as a rival barber borrows a pruning hook and trims away the “rankest” as part of an unclear incident.
A terse report notes Teisgeentgerinee Gathratty’s party plans as they travel toward Arizona, stating they are at their current quarters and preparing for the two week period ahead.
A small town event sees Methodist ladies tidy a weekly bazaar space. Residents note organized effort and a sense of community as volunteers prepare stalls and assist attendees.
A regional summary describes slower activity in eastern cities such as Boston and broader U.S. business conditions showing uneven momentum across sectors. The report notes weaker demand and varying output levels, signaling a cautious economic tone for the near term.
Shoppers at The Rexall get a Christmas treat with a fresh, up to date selection of items. The notice suggests that friends will be pleased receiving these new products as gifts.
Mr and Mrs R M Jackson from Astec visited over Sunday. The Democrat editor Jackson is described as a consistent booster for the county and its interests.
Vague OCR reading notes Botinn leading in Parenington with a tally at The Rexall showing 1301 votes. No clear date or full names. Further detail needed for full summary.
AM leM faces charges connected to a burglary in Albuquerque. The fragmentary text references a related incident and a potential court action, with limited readable details on the parties or dates involved.
Fragmentary list shows local stores and grain items like oats wheat and creamery offerings. Mentions Wa Cox and Holmes Lith as entities in a dated classifieds snippet.
A fragmented note alleges a businessman petitions town leaders for power to cover miscellaneous costs as the board anticipates a needed engine and travel expenses while he currently tours Europe. The message implies approval would aid anticipated planning.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a barber shop service and solicited patronage in a town named McAibe or similar. Several garbled terms indicate shaving and grooming, with no clear dates or named individuals. The readable idea is a barber shop seeking customers in a local area.
C Mumma went to Durango this week to supervise the lumber yard in the absence of the regular manager. A display featuring Christmas presents is shown at the Presbyterian Lathea.
In a rural scene residents with winter wheat fields show cheerful faces along the mile of miles, their countenances reflecting hope for the coming year.
The clumsy OCR lists hay and grain selling notes, mentions Wilcox and Holmes, a baby born to Mr and Mrs Swayze, Joe Rhoades, Bob Flynt, and local names like Bereanbereu and Liberty Gatardey. It reads as a rough collage of ads, greetings, and brief notices from Farmington area.
Fragmented readable text notes a Masons group election and installation event. Mention of officers and routine proceedings appears amid damaged scan text with incomplete lines and stray terms. No clear names, places, or dates are recoverable from the legible segments.
Uplift Movement announces an evening gathering on December 29 with Rev. F A presenting Together Our Most Urgent Problem and J P Atte addressing Legislation from the Point. A. Jones presides and all interested in social betterment are invited to attend. program lasts about 15 minutes.
An Albuquerque Journal summary reflects a discussion on state sovereignty and resource control. It notes tension over federal influence, water supply security for cities, and rights of settlers while exploring proposals to enable states to keep control of resources and avoid criminal labeling for homesteaders.
Board of Trustees met at C M Boambee residence to discuss extending mains along the Amtec road to Depews Rights and Betbins Allens residences. On roll call Swenning voted Yes, other details unclear in fragmented record.
In Santa Fe New Mexico a commercial education program promotes a full year of study for 600 dollars with six month and three month options. The ad touts the town’s climate and historic sites while highlighting shorthand typewriting bookkeeping and Spanish as key subjects. Walter Norton principal invites lessons by mail and claims guaranteed success.
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