12 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
1
The Farmington Enterprise lists Frank Staplin as editor and owner. It is a weekly paper published in Farmington New Mexico. It notes second class matter status dated May 20 1906 and a yearly subscription of $2.00.
The piece profiles EK A Miera facing fraud charges over property valued at 5 000 left to a poor widow and her children. It links past grand jury indictments for cattle theft and notes his political roles including committee chair on Territorial affairs and recent Board of Equalization appointment by Hagerman. The column attacks Hagerman faction and criticizes self serving fraud and hypocrisy among local political figures.
A compact creed asserts faith in honest effort and fair methods, then shifts to local governance and reform notes. Reports detail the Hagerman reformers stance, land settlement dates, and a New Mexico governorship issue. Prison administration under Marion Littrell faces scrutiny over Trelford era abuses and misappropriations. Indictments from La Plata and Archuleta counties in Colorado follow. An advertisement offers Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a guaranteed payout for cure.
A Albuquerque Daily Citizen staffer reports investigations in Santa Fe into penitentiary conditions. The piece details damaged brick kilns, worn machinery, neglected grounds, and guards and trustees serving private needs, plus reports of lax pardons and an inmate abuse case with a boy convict beaten, starved, and left in a dark cell for ten days.
Plasterers near completion on W M Johnsons new store with finishing coat. John son says the building will be fully finished by August 1 and a house warming is planned. Brown addition location, seven room cement block residence for A L Davias family recently moved in. The Aztec ball game winner was Aztec after a final heat including La Plata Flora Vista Farmington.
For constipation there is nothing quite so nice as Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They always produce a pleasant movement of the bowels without any disagreeable effect. Price, 25 cents. Samples free. McEwen Bros.
Mrs W E Pyne and Mrs Samuel Rugh announce a joint sale at Mrs Rugh s Orchard Street home on Saturday July 13 1907 starting at 1 pm. Items include beds mattresses folding bed tables stands stoves washing machine cupboards clocks a cow chickens and other household articles. Cash for sums under 10. for larger amounts an approved negotiable note. WM Noland auctioneer.
Special Assistant Attorney General and aide depart Washington to probe the alleged illegal land dealings of former New Mexico Governor Hagerman and possible investigations into Hagerman’s father. Durango Grain Mercantile files two district court suits. Locke Land and Live Stock Co. named in one. damages sought include 841355 at 8 percent and 5297 at 6 percent. RL Martinez faces a separate suit over a 226.55 promissory note at 2 percent monthly.
Mrs. Robert Mytton of Hamilton Ontario reports her daughter’s knee burn healed beautifully after using Chamberlain’s Salve. The product is said to allay burn pain almost instantly and is sold by McEwen Bros.
A warning against doctor absence and urging stock of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for cramps cramps colic and cholera morbus with life saving timing. Buy now for home use and relief in emergencies. For sale by local stores.
Juniata K. Wilkin as executrix urges all claimants to present claims against Mary J. Greaves estate within one year from July 11 1907 the notice dates and directs all debts to be paid to her in Farmington New Mexico.
United States of America and Territory of New Mexico initiate public summons in the 1st Judicial District. Case details and involved parties unspecified in readable text. Proceedings appear to seek legal action or service by publication under territorial procedure.
United States sues to cancel long disputed coal land patent affecting William L. Paddock Robert Forrester Utah Fuel Company and Harry H. Smith and other claimants. Case seeks to set aside patent on 160 acres in Sec 28 32N 13W and similar parcels alleging fraud and coal land entry irregularities. Appearance required by July 23 1907. attorneys listed in Las Cruces Albuquerque and Washington.
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