Extension for New Eden Ditch in San Juan County
W Goff Black of Astec San Juan county visits Santa Fe to urge irrigation work on the Eden canal a million dollar project to reclaim 40000 acres by diverting Animas waters. An extension of time is granted by Territorial Engineer Vernon L Sullivan to finish the first part. Black notes San Juan crops fruit and corn prospects and growing population with new settlers. railroad activity by Colorado and Arizona Railroad aids the project. about 50000 spent so far on Eden canal efforts to reclaim eastern Las Animas mesa lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Santa Fe New Mexican
W. Goff Black
Astec
San Juan County
Santa Fe
Animas
Mesa
Black
Vernon L. Sullivan
San Juan
Colorado and Arizona Railroad
Southern Pacific
Farmington
Gallup
Eden Canal
Mesas
Las Animas
Millinery Shop Opening Planned in Farmington Building
Laura White announces plans to open a millinery store in the building adjoining Pierce Mercantile Co in Farmington once stock arrives. She will offer a complete stack of the latest hat styles and invites patronage with opening date to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Merc. Co
Farmington
Laura White
Mazany Offers Fire and Health Insurance Services
M. A. Mazany provides fire insurance and health insurance options through Sortéant, emphasizing coverage options and personal service for clients seeking protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Mazany
Harriman Lines Plan Big Expansion Across Western Rail
The Harriman System approves 2000 miles of new track with about 1000000000 dollars in work over three years. Julius Kruttschnitt, head of maintenance and way for Union Pacific, confirms the Denver Times exclusive based on R L Huntley reports. The program covers large scale double tracking in Nebraska and extensive extensions across Colorado Wyoming Idaho Utah Washington Oregon California Arizona and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman System of Railroads
Julus Kruttschnitt
Union Pacific and Allied Roads
Denver
Denver Times
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
the Times
R. L. Huntley
Union Pacific
Kruttachnitz
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Utah
Washington
Oregon
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Denver & Rio Grande
Enquiry Seeks Information On Sister's Death
A Letter from Mrs Wade Cage of Glendora California requests details about the death of her sister Mrs H J Kavanaugh in Farmington New Mexico, believed to have occurred three years ago. She asks Farmington Enterprise readers to forward any information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendora
Cal
Farmington Enterprise
Farmington
New Mexico
H. J. Kavanaugh
Words of Wisdom From Rev Lowry Sermons in Durango
The Durango Herald reprints sermon excerpts from the evangelist Rev Mr Lowry. He criticizes superficial churchgoing and urges integrity in private lives. He warns against swearing, gossip, and vanity among youth while mocking cigarette use.
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Lowry
Durango
Denver
Chicago
Christ
Jesus Christ
God
Notice of Intent to Complete Homestead Final Proof
Department of the Interior notice from Santa Fe dated Sept 8 1909 for John B Arrington Farmington N M who filed Oct 5 1907 for multiple parcels seeks Final Commutation Proof to establish land claim. Witnesses listed as Reuben Cook Albert Blake T J Arrington C E B Wiltee all of Farmington N M with appearance before Frank Staplin on Nov 10 1900
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Santa Fe
New Mexico
John B. Arrington
Farmington
N. Mer
N.M
Land Office Notice of Final Proof for Desert Entry No. 628
Arthur Bonwell of Farmington assignee of Frank H. Roberto files for Final Proof to establish a desert land claim described as SW 1-4 NE 1-4 SE 1-4 NW 1-4 Sec 12 Twp 29 N, Rge 15 W, New Mexico. Hearing before Register at Santa Fe on October 7, 1909. Witnesses include John C. Biggs William J. Walker John Walker and Larkie Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Arthur Bonwell
Farmington
Juan Co
N. Mexico
Frank H. Roberto
U.S. Land Office
John C. Biggs
William J. Walker
John Walker
Kirtland
Larkie Beck
New Mexco
Manuell
Otero
Register
Attachment Notice in San Juan County NM 1908
Public summons and attachment by Harry Jackson against The Locke Land and Live Stock Co James T Locke and J W Ralston in San Juan County New Mexico The attached property is part of NE quarter of Section 33 Township 32 North Range 10 West along Animas River The suit seeks 60 dollars with costs Judgment by October 10 1908 unless appearance entered The case filed in First Judicial District Santa Fe New Mexico Elmer W Marsh Clerk Durango Colorado P G Ellis and E S Whitehead attorneys First publication September 10 1908 last publication October 1908
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke Land and Live Stock Company
James T. Locke
J. W. Ralston
Defendenta
Animas River
San Juan County
New Mexico
Harry Jackson
P. G. Ellis
Durango
Colorado
Whitehead
Aztec
N. M
Santa Fe
A. D
Funeral Director G Bere Services Offered
Funeral director G Bere lists contact at North 24 with phone service details provided for arrangements and inquiries.
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G. Bere
Phone North
Flora Vista and Nearby Areas Report Local Activity
Flora Vista residents plan travel to Pheeniz Arizona to escape winter. Miss Gladys Helm hospital bound in Durango for appendicitis surgery. Chas and George Jones visit parents near Denver. N Smith contemplates moving to Southern Arizona after selling out. R J Chambers to sell and move to Farmington. Wm Black builds foot bridge over Animas river washed out by high water. Canon City residents move in after buying from R W Heflin. A J Gilmore and sons harvest a large onion crop. Flora Vista known for fine onions and apples. N Smith visits with sister and niece from Alabama. J S Davis and Frank Quion sold apples to Hunter Mercantile Co with about 5,000 boxes. U S Chambers to move to Southern Arizona. Chas F Holly’s auto breakdown leads to using team for transport. Plaza Vista bridge unfinished. fifty feet of south river approach washed out by flood. Mrs F T Hickman hospitalized in Durango for a corrective operation. Flora Vista school addition under construction. R H Woods to begin teaching early November. Mrs Woods already teaching. attendance good. A Lever and son packed 349 boxes of Jonathan apples for Farmington Fruit Growers. expect 250 more. total about 5,000 boxes this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
George Jones
Denver
N. Smith
Ariszona
R. J. Chambers
W.N. Kightin
Farmington
Wm. Black
Animas
Mr. Roberts
Canon City
R. W. Heflin
Plaza Vista
F. T. Hickman
Durango
Farmington School Notes Highlights Enrollment and Plans
Farmington reports 248 students with an average of about 60 per room. Four new pupils join, two from Durango, and the first month ends with written tests in higher classes. Grads cards go to parents, manuals training opens next week, 100 new library books desired in October, and fundraising funds are available to support library and study needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
Laplata
Manuel
Public Land Claim Notice for New Mexico Farm Land
Norman Brimhall of Fruitland New Mexico filed for final five year proof to establish a land claim on section eight township twenty nine north range fifteen west in New Mexico P M. The hearing will be before Frank Staplin at Farmington New Mexico on November 6 1909. Witnesses named Peter Shumway Howard Deluche Frank Zufelt and Richard Zufelt all of Liberty New Mexico. Manuel Oterv Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Brimhall
Fruitland
New Mer
Frank Staplin
A. S
Farmington
N. M
Peter Shumway
Howard Deluche
Frank Zufelt
Richard Zufelt
Liberty
Manuel Oterv. Register
Teachers Meeting at Laplata October Ninth
The program for the Teachers Meeting at Laplata on Saturday October 9 includes an afternoon session with Civics and Health Number Work Recitation and a business portion and an evening session with Roll Call Address Music in the Public Schools and Home Reading. Teachers unable to attend are urged to send a quotation for reading at roll call with all invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laplata
C. D. Smith
Prof. Baily
For Sale Two Iron Beds and Pianos Bundle
For sale a Baldwin piano 350, a Cacilian player 150, $18 in music, total 325. Two 42 inch iron beds enamel white and blue with brass knobs springs and mattresses, $20 for both. Yash or bank notes, enquire at the office.
La Dell Concert Company Opens Lecture Series at Adien'd Hall
The La Dell Concert Company presents the first program of a lecture course at Adien'd Hall on October 23. The event promises high quality entertainment and invites strong patronage from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
la Dell Concert Company
Adien’d Hall
Ormsby C Thompson Files Final Proof in Farmington NM
Ormsby C Thompson of Farmington New Mexico filed notice of intent to make Final Commutation Proof for his homestead entry number 12120 on October 11 1909 before U S Court Commissioner Frank Staplin at Farmington New Mexico. Witnesses named include FE A Depew Joseph J Ivie Frank Nicholson Abe Howe of Farmington and Manuel B Otero Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S Land Office
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Ormsby C. Thompson
Farmington
N. M
Frank Staplin
U.S
FE. A Depew
Joseph J. Ivie
Frank Nicholson
Abe Howe
New Mex 60
Manuld B. Otero
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Eden Ditch
W. H. Avery
4. M. Amsden
H BH. Sammons
Lillie A Johnson
U. W. Sammons
Harriman Lines
Walter B. Coston
F.B. Downey
Elgin and Waltham
RED Front Jewelry Store
Farmington, N. M
Jackson Loan & Trust Co
Fort Worth, Texas
J. D. Clark, the Land Man
Grand Hotel
Frank B. Allen
Proprietor
Rom
County of San Juan
District Court of the First Judicial District of
County of
Elmer W. Marsh
Flora
Wn. Black
Pheeniz
Gladys Helm
A. J. Gilmore and Sons
Flora Vista
Mr. Smith
Alabama
J. S. Davis
Frank Quion
Hunter Mercantile Company
Chambers
Chas. F. Holly
R. H. Woods
A. Lever and Son
Farmington Fruit Growers Association
Farmington School
Teachers’ Meeting
Russell
Miss Thompson
Tion
Chittenden & Barnes
B. J. Walters
Marshall’s Palace OF Sweets
Little
Chas. Marshall
Miller
Farmington City
Hubbard Land Company
John C. Hubbard
Glen-Golorado
W. d. Hill
Pure Drugs Patent Medicines
Combs
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Trinidad
S. K. Hooper
Gen
Pass
Tkt
Denver, Cole
Ganon Gallegos
R.T.F. Simpson
E. E. Otis
Glen
Farmington Light and Power
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