Corner stone ceremonies for local Methodist church
The article covers the corner stone laying of a new Methodist church in La Plata Colorado. It describes the design by architect Mr Swayze, seating plans, and a unified auditorium. It lists pastors and current church officials, membership at two hundred twelve, and notes a copier box containing historical materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Church
Swayze
Carman
Asher
Schoel
R. A. Waid
L. W. Gunby
W. A. Hunter
Awate Mission School Coal ‘Methodists
Argh
Permpworth League
Laplata
Colorado
Hugh Griffin
W. Howard
Thomas Griffith
J. A. Allison
J. M. Major
R C. Brice
Sy Zg
C. Denton
Georgeham
Mitchel
BE. Af
Roper J. D. Tayior
Jas. A. Lewis
J. W. Preasayne
R. A. Waldraven
Ng Riders
Joseph H. Ledbetter
R. B. Bonner
W. BE. Edmonson
Geo. Major, Co
W. ‘Hh. Howard
Jas. Lewis
R. G. Smith
Jack Martin
H. C. King
J. Allen Johnson
R. G. Graf
W. 4
Thomp
R. H. Woods
L. J. Gower
M. Garrett
Stewards
L. J. Gower W
D. R
G. Graf
Cc. Thompson
Good Roads Meeting in San Juan County Discusses Grader Plan
San Juan County Good Roads Association held a Friday afternoon meeting at the Secretary A M Edwarda’s place with President H D Abram of Aztec presiding. B B Hinman urged advantages of modern machinery and Buffalo Pittie Road Rollers, proposing to raise funds to buy a good grader and hire a traction engine from Conger of Laplate valley. The group approved forming a county drive to raise funds for a one mile stretch out of Imington toward Aztec and another toward Pants on, with a 3.40 membership fee to solicit funds across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Buffalo
Pitte
Hinman
Conger
Laplate
Imington
Astec
Pantson
Aztec Board of Trade Forms New Organization
The people of Aztec met on Tuesday evening to organize a new board of trade. Fred Backer was chosen president and C. S. Bailey secretary, with committees modeled after the Farmington board to advance local commerce, promote trade, and support hotel construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesda
Fred Backer
Bailey
Eimitareo Pn
Farmington
New Mexico agriculture statistics summary 1910 figures
Washington June 1 1911 Census Director Durand releases preliminary 1910 agricultural statistics for New Mexico detailing farm land value acreage and improvements by color tenure and acreage group. It notes increases in fertilizer expenditures land value and farm numbers with a 92 721 rise in farms from 1900 to 1910 and cautions revisions may adjust figures.
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Washington, D. C
Durand
Census Bureau
Terriory
Nath Dees
Mexico
B. Grand Powers
Bureau of
Néus
Apel
Ooeine
Compria
All Tenan
Epes Sant
Ceneus Bureau Haa
Methodist Conference Draws Delegates to Farmington Convention
Farmington hosted a district conference of the Methodist Church as delegates and visitors from Aztec, Flora Vista, and nearby areas attended. The event centered on spiritual and moral programing with emphasis on outreach and church renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
The
Methodist Church
Aztecl
Flora Vista
Hill Plans New Road From Denver to Pacific Coast
Los Angeles dispatch describes J J Hill's plan for a southwest route from Denver via Prescott to the Pacific. The line would connect with the Burlington route as a fourth transcontinental railroad, with branches to Arizona and southern California. The Durango cut off parallels this route, and B H Harriman is noted as the designer of the similar earlier plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Denver
Prescott
Arizona
Pacific Coast
J. J. Hill
Burlington
Chicago
Pacific
Colorado
Los Antes
Durango
Arzona
California
B. H. Harriman
Harriman
Durango Herald
Band Concert Announced Amid Memorial Day Thanks
The Enterprise reports a band concert schedule including selections such as Bohemian Girl Moonlight in Dixie and Victory Forever with programs listed for March and a thank you to the public for Memorial Day contributions and courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Dixie
Victory
Memory of the past leaders drew a crowded church
The largest Presbyterian church in town hosted Rev. D Bundy of Aztec and L M Gunby of Durango while Allens and the Methodist church drew crowds for a Memorial sermon to the G A R and a music program. Visiting ministers from Aztec Durango Mancos La Plata Flora Vista Pueblo and Denver attended along with numerous local delegates and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
D. Bundy
Aztec
L. M. Gunb
Durango
Allens
Methodist
Johnson
Eoel
Gaiceran
Mancos
W. C. Galceran
L. M. Gunby
Geo. A. Compton
Laplata
Tehead
O. i Owens
Swinney
da Hter
Macey
J. P. Burns
Miler
Weeterbrook
Butler
Brown
Flora Vista
A. J. Flaugh
H. E. Shaw
B. F. Houx
A Readable Evening Event At The Hall
An audience packed the hall for an afternoon program with informal speeches and songs. Many attendees could not gain entrance though the hall had ample room for those who wished to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pd Gamg
Wein
Farmington Water Company Proposal to Town Trustees
The Farmington City Water Company offers to end the current dispute by arbitration over a proposed pipeline purchase. A five member committee, with two appointed by the town and two by the company, would value the pipelines at actual cost with the fifth member chosen by the others. The decision would bind both sides and the town would transfer relevant right of way to the new owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington City Water Co
Board of Trustees
Farmington
Farmington City Water Company
Seach
Bee
Opera
Aztec Notes on Local Happenings and Land Claims
Local notes mention Fred Bunker planning a rebuild after a fire if Aztec receives a new start. Reports cite irrigation waste on fifteen road segments between Farmington and Aztec. Mentions of W W Whittier strawberry crops and grape-friendly land under Animas ditch. Desertion of Ilinois trip for Mrs Gravel, and Louie seeking a cook for next week. Allen and Bates improvements uplift land value. nearby properties may be sold.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Good Roads Meeting
Aztec Board of Trade
NEW Mexico Statistics
Methodist Conference
Hill
Wa- Te L
Cwaneecer
Fred Bunker
Jerry Winchell
San Luis Valley
W. W. Whittier
KE. Heringa
Mm. L. E. Gravel
Illinois
Louie
Weeka
Henderson Bates
Tim
Mr. Bates
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