San Juan Stores Company Expands in Farmington Aztec Area
The San Juan Stores Company, formed to take over Hyde Exploration trading posts, expands with a large Farmington building, fruit drying plant, and bank. plans push on farm machinery with McCormick gear. Principal mover Joe Prewitt travels East. H O Willis Mel Springer Liew Cameron Archie McCoy assist. M B Scott tours county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Fred Hyde
B. T. Babbitt
New York
New Mexico
Farmington
Cooper, Dustin
W. A. Hunter
Thomas Saddlery
Sus Juan Stores Company
Aztec
San Juan Stores Company
C. W. White
Mel Springer
Index
Liew Cameron
Archie McCoy
M. B. Scott
Andrews and Boothbyds general store in Farmington
The firm started in 1902 as Andrews & Randolph, then Randolph Interest was bought by J. A. Brothers in October or November. The Farmington store offers dry goods groceries shoes notions and a wide line but has not added hardware or heavy furnishings yet. Andrews manages the store while Brothers farms east of town. U. S. Massingill joined in January, assisting with merchandising and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrewe & Boothbyd
Farmington
Andrewa & Randol Ang
Randolph
J. A. Brothers
Ohio
Kansas
San Juan
Andrews
Mr. Brothers
Kanese
Mr. Andrews
U. 8
Massingill
Wetang
Ajite
Hunter Mercantile Company Formed From Local Hardware Firm
The Hunter Mercantile Company evolved from an earlier hardware venture started five years ago by Gref and Johnson. Two years ago W A Hunter joined, changing the name to Geaf Johnson and Hunter as it expanded its stock to include other lines. M A Mahaney later joined, and the business incorporated as The Hunter Mercantile Company with all members now fully devoted to the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Morcentile Company
Gref and Johnson
W. A. Hunter
Geaf, Johnson & Hunter
Everies
M. A. Mahaney
Hunter Mercantile Company
Farmington Business People Named in New Listings
The article highlights Chester Dooley as bookkeeper and I M Jarvis overseeing departments. It profiles BR Graf a German native and Denver migrant who moved to San Juan county in 1803 as a blacksmith with real estate and business ties. It notes J Allen Johnson from Indiana, W Hunter from Illinois with western ties, and M A Mahaney a long time Park County official turned Farmington resident since February 7. The piece promises continuation next week to cover more local business people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Dooley
I. M. Jarvis
BR. G. Graf
Germany
Ile
Denver
San Juan County
Sim
Farmington
J. Allen Johnson
Indiana
New Mexico
Gallup
W. &. Hunter
Navajos progress in agriculture urged for self sufficiency
Me Prewitt of Astec San Juan County cites Navajo farming gains under agent W T Shelton. He notes irrigation expansion along the San Juan river could convert 50 000 to 100 000 acres into productive land, provide homes, and create jobs while placing Navajos on a self sustaining farming basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Prewitt
Astec
San Juan County
Santa Fe New Mexican
W. T. Shelton
Santa Fe
San Juan
Indias
San Juzn
Leupp
Enterprise Adopts Weekly Reading Standard
The Enterprise guarantees a minimum of twelve columns of reading matter per week with about two thousand lines in the issue brevier type. The paper may publish up to fifty percent more than the minimum, asserting it will maintain the established standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
Cuban Diarrhoea Remedy Aids Cuban War Veteran
A Cuban diarrhoea account notes its danger and cites a Texas testimonial. Minnie Jacobs of Houston certifies Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her husband after doctors failed. The item frames the remedy as a dependable treatment for Cuban diarrhoea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Sokness
Cuba
Minnie Jacobs
Houston
Texay
Chamberlain
Doings of Interest in the Sunshine Territory
Flag Day set for June 14 by Governor Otero with a call to display the American flag. Senator Andrews and Senator Penrose met with the president and treasury heads to discuss New Mexico matters. A Bernalillo court debated county removal powers in Ortiz v. County Board. Wool grower McIntosh sold 126000 pounds of wool to Meyer Friedman of Las Vegas. Albuquerque High School seniors hold commencement at the Elks Opera House with twelve graduates and visiting principals from Cripple Creek and Victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrewe
Penrose
Secretary of the Treasury
New Mexico
Albuquerque
William McIntosh
Batancia Valley
McIntosh
Meyer Friedman
Las Vegan
Elks Opera House
ME. Hickey
Bermerly
Crip. Creek
Colorado
Miller
Victor, Colo
Rio Grande Flood Wipes Out Rail Line Sections
Floods on the Rio Grande worsen as several hundred feet of track on the Rio Pago division of the Santa Fe wash away. Las Cruces area reports Rincon La Mesa under seven feet of water and Anthony town washed away. Train No. 10 delayed reaches Albuquerque then Santa Fe later today.
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Rio Grande
Rio Pago
Santa Fe
Western Bis Dispatches
Rincon
la Mesa
Las Cruces
Anthony
Albuquerque
Surveyor General Llewellyn reports NM surveys funding limits
Surveyor General M O Llewellyn was informed by the commissioner of the general land office that a 1906 appropriation of 20000 for public surveys in the Territory of New Mexico has been spent or contracted, with a 30000 appropriation for the current year also exhausted. Final surveys of several Spanish and Mexican land grants remain, but no funds are available for the coming year, preventing new surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Llewellyn
General Land Office
New Mexico
Llewellyn
Arizona and Colorado Railroad Case Dismissed
The injunction hearing against the D. and R. G. railroad over the Farmington route was held in Santa Fe before Judge McVie. The Rio Grande demurrer was sustained and the case dismissed in a total victory for the D. and R. G. The Arizona and Colorado Railroad appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona & Colorado Railroad Company
State Line
Farmington
Santa Fe
McVie
Rio Grande Company
Arisona Company
Durango D and R G Injunction Clears Rail Work Route
The Durango Democrat reports that Southern Pacific actions forced the Rio Grande to adjust its line. With the injunction, construction on the Rio Grande extension can proceed without interference, keeping the project on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Durango Democrat
Docieida Besa
Rio Grande
Arizona Colorado injunction decision greets neighboring counties
The article notes Judge McFie of Santa Fe ruling on the Arizona Colorado injunction, stating no provision blocks construction. It discusses rights of way, deeds, and appeals while listing the Arizona & Colorado team and Denver road representatives who attended the Santa Fe session and addressed construction efforts across La Plata and San Juan counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Company
la Plata
San Juan
McFile
Sante Fe
Arizona-Colorado
Rio Grande
Wee and Ie
Arizona & Colorado
McFie
Santa Fe
Daein BR
Arizona and Colorado in Injunction Suit
The Arizona and Colorado was represented in their injunction suit by Attorney B. W. Ritter of Durango, Attorney A. B. Renehan of Santa Fe, C. E. B. McConnell a general agent and interested in the new road, and C. C. Sroufe chief engineer of the Southern Pacific, of which the A. and C. will be an extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Clark
Wolcott-Vaile-Waterman Co
Denver
Reese McCloskey
Durango
E. £. Abbott
New Mexico
J. B. Gwynn
E. A. Nock
Denver Road
Santa Fe
Arizona
San Juan Fruit Goes to Chicago
N G Gibson of Newhall and Sons Chicago buys the San Juan Fruit and Produce association peck and all growers join on the ground floor. The firm also purchases the Ashenfelter crop at Montrose and nearby Delta county. Newhall and Sons is among the largest in the United States and will pay cash as fruit is delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
N. G. Gibson
Newhall & Sons
Chicago
San Juan Fruit & Produce Association
San Juan County
N. M
Gibson
Montrove
Delta County
United States
Farmington Poised to Become Denver of the Western Slope
Farmington, with shade trees and modern improvements, stands ahead of most western towns in railroad access. The town relies on its right kind of people and continued effort to grow, aiming for regional leadership and prosperity in the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Denver
Found a Cure for Dyspepsia in Fort William Woman
Mrs. 8. Lindsay of Fort William Ontario suffered years of dyspepsia and stomach pains. A druggist advised Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and she reports great relief with no further suffering. For sale by Bowman Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Fort William
Ontario
Canada
Chamberlain
Bowman Bros
Farmington Officials and State Appointments Listed
The document records appointments in New Mexico by the president and governor. It names Governor Miguel A. Otero, Secretary J. W. Regnetés, Attorney General George W. Pritcherd, Penitentiary Superintendent 13. O. Barsum, Public Instruction Superintendent Hiram Hadley, Librarian Mrs. W. Parker, Associate Justice F. Fines, Surveyor C. F. Holly, and Farmington trustees T. J. Arrington F. M. Pierce F. B. Allen W. A. Hunter OC. C. Pitrat with Clerk R. C. Prewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miguel A. Otero
J. W. Regnetés
George W. Pritcherd
O. Barsum
Hiram Hadley
Livrarian—Mrd
C. F. Holly
Farmington
T. J. Arrington
F. B. Allen
W. A. Hunter
OC. C. Pitrat
R. C. Prewitt
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Wm. H. Avery
A. M. Amsden
W. H. Harrington
Ass’t Cashier
Rugh
New
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Grand Hotel and Livery
Frank B. Allen
West Main St
Farmington, N. M
Farmington Restaurant
Piado
An' Ete
Palmer
Bryant
Catt
Law Office
J. M. Palmer
V8 Beter
Miost Durable
Chon Galles
Jane Ie
T. F. Simpson
Sunshine Territory
Otero
Ira A. Abbott
District Court
Bernalillo County
Mixlento C. Ortiz
Board of County Commissioners of
Bernalillo
Board of County Commissioners
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Frick
James W. Alexander
James Hazen Hyde
Life Insurance
Sil Wall Street
Equitable
Official
Supreme Court
W. J. Mille
Les Veegas
John R. Mele
W. Parker
Associate Justice
C. G. McEwe
A. Rosenthal
Engieman Stock
Farmington, New Mexico
J. A. Duff
Charles N. Higgins
Quae Hueyrree Menc. Co
Granville Pendleton
Rea Eevare
Farmington, Wew
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