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Newspaper

Farmington Enterprise

Location

Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1914

Page

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Uplifters Hold Last Session At Allen Opera House

The last Uplift session of the week enjoyed a strong program led by Mrs Lorena Mahany in the bar. Attendees praised the evening as the season’s best and anticipate the first post summer meeting in October with Mrs Nona Bowar chosen as bartender. A mass meeting to plan a Fourth of July picnic was set for next Monday night. The Plaza committee will coordinate with the town board to finish Plaza work. Frank Allen donated the hall and funds for Plaza rights. Improvement Committee reports Jan 30 dinner net 66.0 cash donations 4.00 lunch 6.65 total 7115 romey paid out. Mrs Paxton supplies dinner 7 Staplin store damaged dishes 1.00 T Icher posts 1.95 Mr eughman damaged tools 1.75 Fradey completing work on end street 65.00 balance 6.75 Lorena Mahany secretary treasurer.

Allens Opera House Lorena Mahany Nona D. Bowar Improvement Committee of Romey Paxton T. Icher Eughman Fradey Secy Treas

Memorial Exercises and Procession for Veterans and Civilians

Memorial exercises will begin with a procession to the cemetery at 9 30 a m headed by Exercises presided over by the commander of Post H Raymond at Allen Hall at 3 30 p m All references to Civil War Confederate or Spanish War veterans and all fraternal orders are invited to take part in the day’s services. Lost calf?

Pain H. Raymond Allen’s Hall Civl

Road Crowned for County in Big Road Work Showing

The county reports major road improvement with J A Baws praised for best crowned road near his ranch while L Current supervised curb and ditch work. Ray and Marcus Hanna Current improved Bunker land road after rain, using the White Cry grader owned by the town. Citizens from county offices helped with road building across Rivere'de Cedar Hill and Aztec crews progress toward Astec and Ken seton.

Ray Marcus Hanna Bunker Land Rivere’de Cedar Hill Riley Willams Ranch Astec Kenseton Ranch L. Current

Aztec Area Notes On Travelers And Visits In 1921

Local snippets show Jim Foley, Jim Wynn from Gallup, Cecil Powell’s trip to Dodge City, and several Aztec visitors like Millicent Peiffer and Will McCarty. Entries mention post office summer work, juries, farm and trading posts, and routine moves among residents including Atteberrys and Furmans.

Regional Social Notices From Farmington Area

Mim Helen Rozenthal attended Gallup events this winter then returned to Farmington last week. Louise Kineley left Farmington for Bloomfield after months at Farmington school. Jay Murray and Mrs. Murray returned from Farmington with Murray's parents. Mrs. L. A. Johnson visited Carriso mission with the Flacks for a month. Malcolm Carlisle left for Pierre South Dakota to return in fall for school. Huron Robertson emailed from Chico California about a streetcar motorman job. Elixr Hooks plans to marry near Farmington after a short visit.

Mim Helen Rozenthal Gallup Farmin Louise Kineley Bloomfield Farmington L. A. Johnson C. ‘Ek. Flack Carriso Mission Malcolm Carlisle Pierre South Dakota

Heflin and Jackson Couples Attend Sunday School Convention

Mr and Mrs Mark Heflin and Mr and Mrs Oliver Jackson traveled in the Heflin auto to Aztec Sun day to attend a Sunday school convention.

Mark Heflin Oliver Jackson Heflin Auto Aztec

Ewing Couple Returns to Farmington After Stay in California

Mr and Mrs J P Ewing returned to Farmington last Friday after about two years in California. The town welcomed them home. Dean Smith preached the evening sermon at the Episcopal church with the subject Peace.

J. P. Ewing California Farmington Dean Smith Episcopal Church

Recital, club reports and notices from local society

Mrs Nona D Bowne gave a recital at Mrs C C Mumma s home Wednesday night The Shubert and Beethoven clubs took part E KR Chambers is seriously ill this week Friends and a

Nona D. Bowne C. C. Mumma Shubert Beethoven

Women Missionary Society Meeting Date

A meeting of the Womens Home Missionary Society will be held in the hall on Wednesday June 3 at 2 30. The subject will be Missions in Alaska and on the Pacific coast.

Womens Home Mislionary Society Manee Alaska Pacific

Family ties knit Arrington clan across states

Mrs. John Arrington and her three children of Farrington visit sister Mrs. Monroe Ielda and family. Mrs. Arrington has recently returned to Farmington from San Diego.

John Arrington Farrington Monroe Ielda Arrngton Farmington San Diego

Local School Editorial Mayhem Reported

A misprint filled item reports mishandling by a sister of the editor at Serenmace School. The new city editor invites locals to share tips and comments on the amusing chaos from the newsroom during the school let-out period.

Amee Riketts cAy Farm

Aztec and Enterprise Editor Tour Valley for Expo Slides

Mr and Mrs R M Jackson of the Aztec Democrat and editor Mrs Louis Graueaha of the Enterprise toured the valley from Aztec to Shiprock. They photographed farms and scenery for illustrated lectures to be shown at the San Deg Expo.

R. M. Jackson The Aztec Democrat Louis Graueaha Enterpriie Aztec Shiprock San Deg

Deal Transfers Holdage to Durango Lumee in Aztec Farmington

A deal reached last week transfers all holdage from Gibson i Sam Dee company in Farmington Aztec to the Durango Lumee ABhiD on pies ac mr I be cen-in Ggand eee: on ana Can- 2, with the agreement becoming effective July tat.

San Juan Gibson i Sam Dee Farmington Aztec Durango

School Board Selects Teachers for Next Year

The school board elected teachers for the coming year. Names include Prof Barpett of Be oe get pal Frank Culberson and others, with assignments for grades in fourth and fifth, and senior positions among the staff.

Prof Barpett Beoe Get Frank Culberson Seni Ant Neipals C. Q Grrade

Mower and rake sale and local travels noted

Poley and Otton announce mowers and rakes for Saturday. Jim Jarvis visits San Juan county at week's start. Mr and Mrs J M Johnson visit in Orange. B Van Slyck and Robert Pearson visit Silverton. Ella Baughman Ida Bates Refugio Aragon travel to aid state normal school in Vegas. Anna Allene Johnson returns from Liberty mission. Bill Scott departs for Denver to join another marathon race hoping for first.

Ella Baughman Ida Bates Refugio Aragon 6 Vegas State Normal School Bill Scott Denver

Local Traveler Crabb Arrives in Prescott-Enroute Frontier Visit

Man L. C. Crabb of Prescott Arizona arrived in the city aboard the Roca stern on a fuel land voyage en route to a distant rendezvous with a relative.

Man. L. C. Crabb Prescott Arigona Roca Astern Relaven

Reverend Bundy Attends Oklahoma City Methodist Conference

Rev. D. E. Bundy returned home from Oklahoma City where he attended an annual Methodist church conference earlier this week.

D. E. Bundy Oklahoma City The Methodist Church

Local Man Hears of Son's Death in Mine Cavern

J. R. Chambers received word that his son Z V Chambers, 32, was killed in a mine cavern at Salda. The report confirms the fatal accident and family tragedy in the district.

J. R. Chambers Z Vhambers Salda

Frank Allen Featured At Entire Show Tomorrow Night

Frank Allen headlines the entire show tomorrow night with better pictures at the same old price. Attend early to catch the lively flow and enjoy the familiar value.

Frank Allen

Visit to the county capital recalled with delight

A traveler fondly recalls a day and night visit to the county capital filled with many delights and expresses eagerness for a future return to the area.

Teachers Head to Summer School at Silver Cay

Yesterday a group of Farmington and Aztec educators departed for Silver Cay to attend the summer school. Miss Grace AndersonMiss Besa PenningtonMiss Grace Edni BaughmanMiss Annie BeckMiss Supt Swinney and several others including Avis HeflinAlice DevimEva Cot tonLilian Cotton Edith WhitfordAnnie Whitehead will participate in the program.

Silver Cay Grace Anderson Besa Pennington Glace Teyee Edni Baughman Andie Beck Farmington Supt Swinney Avis Heflin Alice Devim Eva Lilian Cotton Edith Whitford Annie Whitehead Aztec

Sunday School Convention at Arte Attended by County Delegates

The S S Convention met at Arte on Saturday and Sunday with delegates from across the county. President W cow rpg opened the session and praised the association's county work. Rev. W. C. Merritt of California spoke on missions and urged publishing a paper and appointing the author as county missionary. the paper will appear next week.

Arte W. Cow Rpg Agdemil Associaton W. C. Merritt Calfornia Merritt

Gibson Lumber Company Notice on Planing Mill Sale

Notice states the Gibson Lumber Company disposed of its interests to the Durango Planing Mill and Lumber Co with possession on July 1, 1914. All debts should be settled before that date. unpaid accounts will be placed in the hands of attorneys for collection.

Durango Planing Mic and Lumber Co Gibson Lumber Company

Drilling Progress Report From San Juan Basin

J. O. Noggle, superintendent, and crew visited town Saturday and Sunday taking Monday for provisions. The rig worked all night and the hole reached 180 feet. A new 3,000 foot steel cable has been ordered. Operations proceed smoothly and expect faster progress barring unforeseen accidents.

J. O. Noggle San Juan Basin Oil Company

Chrisman Explores Run for Congress in New Mexico

Representative W. H. Chrisman a first state legislature member enters the race for Congress. He barnstorms southern New Mexico to break political fences, garners support from Rio Arriba and San Juan counties, and eyes a coalition with State Senator Pankey as he pursues a Republican and reform platform including prohibition.

Santa Fe W. H Chrsman First State Legelative Assembly Congress New Mexico Colfax San Miguel Bernaye Valencia Socorro Coun Chrisman Rio Arrita San Juan Atete Chraman Republcan Santa |E Pankey United States Senate

Odd Fellows Meet for Decoration Day Services

All Odd Fellows are requested to meet at the hall Saturday May 30 at 8 50 a m to take part in Decoration Day memory services please bring showers By Order of the Noble Grand

Your Cash Store Ads Beet Flour and Wheat Deals

Local retailer promotes a sale of Bea of the Rockies flour from Pierce Merc Co and forest king Turkey Red wheat in 100 pound bags. Pikes Peak self-raising flour offered at promotional prices with quantities listed. Prices shown as 3.10 per hundredweight or similar.

Bea of the Rockies Coln Pierce Merc. Co Forest King Turkey Pikes Peak

Aliens Hotel at Farmington Stands Out in New Mexico

A fragment describes a Farmington hotel run by Frank Atos, praised as an upstate hostelry in Yin Juan county, modern and convenient with steam heated rooms and a large dining room. It notes the hotel’s excellent reputation and the proprietor’s efforts to maintain high standards.

Yin Juan New Mexico Farmington Alicea Aliens Grana Hotel Frank Atos Ita Sav

Also Mentioned on This Page

Plaza Fund J. A. Baws Colorado Gentile Reader San Juan County Wagner Heflin Supe Swinney W. A Arch Flora Vieta Hood Bower Country Fruitlana Liberty Ay Hy T. A. Pierce Wayne Waling Highway Board H. 5B Wattles Ctizeneup Jim Foley Jim Wynn Cecil Powell Millicent Peiffer J. P. Atteberry and Fruitland L. Welsh Frank Foley Mra. W. W. Smith Swenning Ranch Ed Hill Mra. Lee Brown Monroe Fields Harry Pierce of Farmington Undertaking Co G.C. Bero Mgr. L Clark Atteberry Burr Millcent of Rosing Vieting A. Ed. Dustin Nanne Graham Will McCarty Evana Wi F. Hunter Trading Post Arthur Ponsford L. B. Furman Bloomfeld Hammond Ditch Robert Chambers Mims Grage Anderson Silver Qig Joe Wynn Gallup Ng Ae Chee Amsden Rmn George E. Kentner Monally Dinos Aphis E. E. Otis Tewait Fast Main Street A Chambers Mss Ane Bi ‘Ote Mias Geace Doak CO. Lees Edward Everett Young Chicago Owen McKnight Hoenix Arizona Lyndall Hutler Albuquer Ue State University Mises Bula Morris Bertha Saene Someries Aay Baker Tucsay Ane Raven Michgan Baker's Ook Albert Roca Brown A. W. Kidler Jay Murray Democrat Huron Robertson Chico Elixr Hooks Farmngton Hunter Mercantile Co E. KR. Chambers Mr. Chambers Harry Brown Arlington, Kas Otis Blacksamth Mr. Brown J.S. Palmer J. Philip Schenck Orval Ricketts Presbyterian Sunday School Farmington Lean Grocery Company Poley & Otton Jim Jarvis Wan Mrs. J. M. Johnson Orange Mrs. B. van Slyck Silverton Robert Pearson Anna Allene Johnson Liberty Mission S. S Heflin Bros
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