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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
4
For sale 960 tons of alfalfa hay with a corral and water for feeding. 25 000 pounds of potatoes available in one lot or small quantities. One span of heavy work horses aged five and seven years. One span of colts three years old, plus a mare and a horse. Located one mile west of town at Wy Ranch.
The Farmington Enterprise notes F. B. Reilly entered a second class matter on May 20 1965 at the Farmington New Mexico post office under the act of March 3 1879. The weekly publication is priced at $2.00 per year.
Friday paragraph reviews Cedar Hill guests Mr and Mrs Edward Hendricks and their fruit growing reputation extending to Pueblo. Langley Fruit Co of Pueblo praises Hendricks consignments as top quality alongside Hood River shipments. Editor endorses Hotel Alamo in Denver and notes insurance services by Mahany. Mr and Mrs J J Vaca and daughter Lara of York County Nebraska plan a visit with Mr and Mrs Gov. Beate.
Cronin the blacksmith offers repairs for farm tools and machinery. Mrs. George N. Miller matron of Shiprock with Bob Martin agency interpreter visited for a few days this week on business. Johnson's Barn and Feed Corral offers the best feed at the lowest prices. Phone Farmington 16.
L A Tripp relative of the placer miner arrives from luff City and stays at Allen's. Mr Tripp says the machine runs satisfactorily when not delayed by accidents. setup takes time due to present facilities.
W P Milligin aged 89 longtime Mason with 60 years in the order and 25 years exempt died Thursday at his Deming New Mexico home. He leaves a wife and nine children, funeral Saturday with full Masonic rites. The district notes include local mentions of residents and business activity.
A Wallace themed collage notes political chatter with Mr. Bryan and Nebraska debates as democrats negotiate unity. Local trades feature millinery and dry goods at Kero & Hippeneyer. The high school receives a Christmas gift from the Woman's Club including a microscope and books. Waterman’s Rosas addition property sells for 9100 to I J Palmer of Boise Idaho via W M Jubneun.
I M Pierce travels to Aztec for a weekly county commissioners session.
A Farmington sale advertises millinery, notions, dry goods, and toys at sacrifice at Bero & Hippenmeyer. The Midland Lyceum course concludes January 15 with Garber Howes entertainment. tickets at Massingill & Murma, G C Bero. A train carried Jobo Nixon to Durango hospital, with Frank Koenig aboard for treatment. Rebekah Lodge No. 11 initiated Agnes Currie and Willis Martin and installed officers. Farmington Lodge No. 24 I C C F to install new officers Tuesday. Magnifying glasses advertised at Staplin Stationer.
Dr. C. D. Smith county school superintendent arrived from La Plata on Thursday to join the teachers meeting held in town Saturday.
Public health notice warns against mercury based nostrums and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal treatment. Ad claims cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces and urges buyers to seek genuine product, with testimonials free and price 76 cents per bottle. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Samuel Duncan recalls seeing minks eat duck brains at night on his grandmother's large Michigan farm. He describes tar covering to save the birds, leaving the ducks lively yet senseless and disoriented for days. The odd memory reflects wildlife predation and unusual animal behavior.
The late Carson and Elmer undertakers announce all parties indebted must pay promptly to close affairs. Any balances unpaid by January 10 1908 will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. W A Carson signs on behalf of the firm.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve as almost instantly relieving itching and smarting from certain skin diseases. Priced at 25 cents, it is offered for sale by Farmington Drug Store.
A promotional blurb touts the Kansas Weekly Capital of Topeka as the best weekly in the west. It claims 150 000 readers across the Southwest with full AP reports and its own Washington correspondent, urging farmers to subscribe for a year at 25 cents.
Describes pleasant conditions in Fruitland with praise for current weather and wish for slightly warmer temperatures by forty degrees.
On January 6, Abbie Burnham and James Hatch were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Abbie S Young. A wedding feast followed with immediate family and friends in attendance. The couple is well regarded by a wide circle of acquaintances in the area.
The forty yard foot race was won by Mr Gailey who beat Joe Kitt by three feet. A man solved a quick get rid problem. A boy swallowed a time, was treated by a doctor and paid 1.50. Joe Kitt's mare Kitty beat Mr Paulson's entry in 250 yards, earning five head of horses for her owner.
The High Life club met Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Staph. Prizes went to Mr. A L Davis and Mrs. O C Meekwen, with McEwen and Mrs. Davis receiving consolation prizes. Next gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mc Junkin. A Thursday meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Mummae is planned and attendance is expected. A dance at Allen's hall tonight by Mr. E E Otis marks a celebratory occasion.
A historical discussion warns that infection risks lurk in upholstered railway carriages. Microbes thrive in warm, dim, crowded spaces, with passengers’ breath and moist air aiding transmission of tuberculosis, measles, typhus, smallpox, and other diseases. Tuberculosis poses the greatest danger. enforcement of compulsory notification and travel restrictions for contagious illness are debated.
Meaers Thurston and Coon measured the river showing 180 feet across. In a two hops and a jump contest Avy Hatch beat Al Koutz by 31 feet. QO. C. Walker visited with a load of blankets and disposed of part to the author.
In 1831 the American people were free yet slaves held land. Labor relied on crude tools from slavery while progress lagged. Early enterprise faced persecution and ruinous beliefs as technologies and comforts did not exist yet.
Mrs Joan Lowr of Cooper Maine says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets cured her long standing stomach trouble after using twelve bottles. The Farmington Drug Store offers the remedy.
The Argyll synod lamented Gaelic decline for the Presbyterian ministry but reports show a revival in which Gaelic sermons are preached every Sunday north of the Grampians. The movement’s progress is hailed as rescuing a language of Mona and Erin, enriching literature and national spirit.
Hart Schaffner Marx all wool men and youths suits promoted as the best line in Farmington. Prices deemed reasonable for the quality. Life-Androved Brothers invited to showcase winter outfits.
W O Reilly Fogarty, Kingston Jamaica City Council member, states one bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eased his cough quickly and plans to buy another. Sold by Tumblere commonly called water glasses at 25c per dozen through Staplin the Stardioner.
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