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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
4
A sale notice describes a corral with water for feeding one animal, located one mile east of town. It lists 95,900 pounds of potatoes available in small lots and mentions WM. Gramam as the contact.
Filed archival line shows second class matter designation for Farming ton New Mexico mail at the local post office with the 1905 entry date and 1879 act reference.
Col Lawrence Welsh the San Juan cattle inspector visited town on Wednesday. Joe Wheeler of Liberty came on a business trip Wednesday. J A Cooper from north of Farmington went to Durango for his sister’s appendectomy at Dechner hospital. Evans from Fruitland was in town Wednesday staying until Thursday. Evans leased the Stevens coal mine and reports about ten tons daily with 150 feet in the tunnel. The team once owned by Dr O C McEwen was bought by Dr G W Sammons for about 125 dollars. Harry Kendall Thaw, after a year and a half in the Tombs, is said to be recovering some. W R Epperson returned from Oschner hospital in Durango and expects to be fully recovered in a few weeks. School children are advised to visit the Post Office Store for opening supplies of stationery.
Fred Hyde Jr and Chas W Thuringer were in town this week. Brans and corn chop prices at the mill are given. Thuringer aids in promoting the Illinois Ditch irrigation project. Elmer and McJunkins advertise a large supply of men's and boys clothes with deep cuts in price.
Bob Martin the interpreter and Mrs Geo L Miller the Shiprock matron were in on business this week.
Miss Rose Hyde left Monday for Durango where she will be under physician charge at the Aschner hospital. A full line of valentines is offered at Staplin the Stationer. Mrs Garret, wife of the veterinary surgeon, arrived from Durango this week. Mr Garret is a Chicago trained vet who will practice locally. Mahany offers to draw up short notice insurance policies. A young man fears his proposed plans may be delayed past January.
A collage of brief clips and notices from various sources including the Brooklyn Eagle. It touches on politics with the vice president and Bryan, shop promotions for millinery dry goods and toys, Valentine cards, and local ads for supplies and services in Denver and Farmington.
Dr and Mrs Crisp entertain at the Independent Amusement Club Saturday. Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets Feb 6 with Mrs Pitrat. Mr and Mrs Otia host last Saturday with cards and music and refreshments. Mrs Hubbard hosts the Woman's Club Jan 24 with a fine supper. A dance at Allen's Hall by Mosers promises memorable entertainment. High Five Club awards prizes. Band boys dance draws a crowd. a minor quarrel ends with agreed future discussion. Weekly Evening Club hosts Miss Pond with Miss Paxton. Progressive High Five gives first prizes to Telkamp and Danburg. consolation to Smith and Mansingill. A lunch at Allen's Hall area supports Meyer the sick man. Farmington ladies donate to charity.
The ad claims one application provides rest and sleep for rheumatic pain and urges trying Chamberlains Pain Balm sold by Farmington Drug Store. It markets relief and improved comfort as a key benefit.
J D Taylor of the undertaker trade appears in a compact notice alongside a drugstore display promising toilet soaps of all kinds. The fragment suggests a small-town classifieds mix of services and goods.
After two years of stomach trouble Mrs. Joan Lowr of Cooper Maine found relief using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She bought a bottle after trying a dose given by a friend and has since used twelve bottles with her illness cured. The Farmington Drug Store sells the tablets.
Fruitland notes a brief stop Tuesday by W A Hunter, with no further details on purpose or activities.
O C Walker of Walker and Hubbard returns from the reservation with a fine load of blankets. A benefit entertainment will be held next Tuesday at Kirtland for the primary. Dustin and John R Young haul goods, Mr Young buying seventy five tons along the Laplata. J S Stevens lands the contract to extend Enterprise ditch to the coal mines for 9600. Eva Blackhee resumes teaching at Fruitland but seats are vacant due to measles.
Durable work shirts offered at Elmer and McJunkins with a stay-with-you guarantee and promotional pricing aimed at workers seeking reliable apparel at affordable costs.
A juror in the Thaw trial swore he had never heard of the defendant before. The note adds that public opinion might have upheld the judge if he had immediately ordered the juror back to his farm and estate.
The J E McCarty residence opened Wednesday to entertain the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church of this place and Flora Vista. Seventy covers served in courses with a banquet of Farmington favorites. Attendees included numerous named ladies and couples who praised the hospitality and the event’s memory.
Wednesday evening at Hood school house a box social is held to raise funds for seating at Hood school. A good program is planned before the box sale and everyone is invited to attend.
The terrible itching and smarting in certain skin diseases is almost instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain's Salve. Price 25 cents. For Sale by Farmington Drug Store.
Miles A. Cooper files a contest against Homestead entry 7836 held by Milton R. Stevens for SE Sec 8 and NENE Sec 17, Township 30 N Range 90 W, alleging no improvements and two years absence. Hearing set for Feb 15 1908 before Frank Staplin in Farmington NM and final hearing March 17 1908 before the Register and Receiver in Santa Fe NM. Due to difficulty serving, publication notice is ordered.
Friday evening January 24 the Young Ladies and Young Men's Improvement association held a social and dance for the old people. Program included poems songs and readings by local residents. Prizes awarded for oldest couple longest married and extremes of body size. A sumptuous supper followed and all enjoyed the event.
Notes from Aztec report Robert Bates ill with La Grippe Mrs John Kanuteeon visiting Farmington Sam Riderour ill but improving A masquerade ball at Pinketaffe Hall Feb 14 invites all W H Williams contemplates retirement after years as merchant Snyder moves Antlers Saloon to new Bunker building grand opening Monday evening new up to date business style
Kingston Jamaica city council member W O Reilly Fogarty reports one bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy eased a troublesome cough quickly. He plans to obtain another bottle and Farmington Drug Store offers it for sale.
The article extols William Howard Taft as the ideal choice for president praising his wisdom, diplomacy, honesty, and broad experience. Voters at Staplin’s lean toward Taft, viewing him as a strong, world-aware leader while noting strong local support and growing momentum.
Evans and wife with his parents and sister Miss Lulu visited here Wednesday. Mr Evans Jr. was favorably impressed and saw a bright future for the locality. Robert Balberg of Denver Bridge and Edward B Holt of El Paso Bridge & Iron visited this week to inspect the site in preparation for bidding.
Telegraph users gripe that the party line is consistently busy and Dobey Jack always gets connected. The writer laments leap year mischief and jokes about hearing women sing on the phone asking for relief and a clearer line.
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