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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
1
The County News prints a collage of brief items from Farmington including travel notes to Durango and Denver, job ads, sales pitches, millinery openings, and promotions at Andrews & Brothers and Pierce Mercantile Co. Names mentioned include J.D. Taylor, A. M. Edwards, N. W. Irvin, F. C. Miller, Newt Bowman, Mahany, A. Massingill, and B. F. Walters.
Ek Hill came back from doomfield Wednesday where he did masonry work. Next week he will start on the new Episcopal church project.
Joe Reitz Harry Baldwin and R S Baker from separate trading posts joined at the Ice Cream factory for a late hour hand shaking gathering set as a social encounter among regional merchants.
Superintendent W T Shelton returned from Durango on Wednesday to meet Miss May Vandegrift who will teach at the Tudian School at Shiprock.
John Charicea, supervisor of construction, returned from Shiprock where he inspected new buildings. He then departed for Grand Junction on Sundays train.
Brown's mare Cineade delivered a stronger performance at the Durango races, improving on her showing here. Her backers managed to break even thanks to bets placed on river sports, despite doubts she could win.
William Randolph Hearst travels to Denver and plans to depart for Albuquerque with a possible stop in San Juan. The visit could impact locally active Aztec democratic candidates who have urged restraint and preparedness.
Grover Johnson led a party including Auld, they, Poley and Jeanvon from Colorado Springs on a trip through the reservation to Aneth Utah. The group praised the lower country vegetation. Woodmen initiation and a mammoth log rolling at Durango were held at Red Men's hall with many local choppers in attendance. A torchlight parade preceding the initiation drew about 400 clad Woodmen and was described as a spectacular event.
The Rev Edward J Knight Bishop of western Colorado will visit St John’s Episcopal Mission next Thursday October 8. At 4 o clock he will lay the corner stone for the new church on the mesa brow and at 8 o clock he will preach in Allen’s hall and confirm a vessel presented by the rector Rev W B Doggett. All are invited to attend both services.
R H McJunkin visited Aztec on Wednesday. J P Wright attended the Durango fair returning today. Public school grounds need improvements with a dinner by the ladies on Saturday Oct 3. The Hotel Alamo in Denver is praised as first class. Graden Mercantile Co of Durango bought eight lots on Behrend street. N H Irvin plans to cut his last week’s acre tract into five and ten acre parcels.
Mrs. W N Parry, sister of J H Guthrie, departed Tuesday for home in Ebdrichville Ohio and joined by her brother as far as Denver.
Miss Della Willden of Mancos arrived this week to assist Mrs. Lora Roberts at the Home restaurant, joining local farming community efforts.
J. W. Kight sold his interest in the restaurant this week to Mrs. Lora Roberts who will cater to the public from now on.
This week no exhibition of the manly arts was presented and last week one of three events was planned but canceled. Lawyers and doctors face the impact of the delay and disruption.
C. H. Melcury joined aging attendees at the pioneer's reunion during the fair in Durango and Trimble Springs. The event was described as first class with a splendid reception for the elder guests.
The prize watermelon raised by M. B. Smith and purchased by J. A D. Clark at the fair was exhibited at Durango and again took first money. It weighed 76 pounds and was a perfectly formed specimen of the coon's delight.
Farmington plans a new church with a sightly edifice and corner stone ceremony next Thursday. A band will play and speeches are expected, inviting the public to attend.
A. L. Davis and J. D. Clark dissolved their partnership this week. Mr. Clark will operate alone, having already attracted home-seekers and shown strong energy in locating property since moving to the area.
J. T. Hobbs and son Frank left Sunday for a trip to California where they disposed of their land and hope to enjoy the profits. They were met in Durango by daughter Mrs. Alice Heather of Silverton who accompanied them.
Monday evening Wesley Phelps and Herman Peterson joined Woodcraft as the last applicants to enter the jog rolling group. Shiprock camp plans to erect its own building, and after the lodge a ladies group served a fine lunch with coffee to members.
Local applications fail to reach the disease for catarrh which is treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure works on the blood and mucous surfaces. This nonquack prescription blends tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Bold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The fair showcases top prizes for apples pears grapes peaches and many other categories. Awards go to Wightman Walling McDonald Woods Lawrence and Stump among others for fruit vegetables honey pottery flowers livestock and crafts. Justice and variety mark the display with notable wins for general displays and special exhibits across multiple departments.
Mr C H Algert and family visited from Fruitland spending a day in Aztec. Henry explores the yard on the train, no fare paid. Grant L Shumway of Scottsbluff attends the Irrigation Congress, a leading irrigation figure. Durango bound guests from Farmington join the Woodman gathering at Aztec camp praised as entertainers. Hon Elias E Baca of Socorro county speaks in Spanish at Blanco, boosting the Republican cause with attendees along the San Juan river.
Notice to the public announced a meeting of the San Juan County Teacher's association at Laplata October 10 at Williams schoolhouse. The 3 PM session will focus on the professional side of teaching and be beneficial to all interested in school matters. The 7:30 PM session will cover agricultural topics. The event aims to benefit teachers and parents and encourage social engagement. GC. D. Burrs County Supt. G Pawnoox Clerk School Board.
Territorial Engineer Vernon L Sullivan approved application No. 180 from Aztec Ditch Company for an extension of their ditch. The project would enlarge capacity by 30.96 second feet from the Animas River in San Juan County to irrigate 2200 acres, at a cost of 88000 dollars. The approval limited the appropriation to 22 acre feet.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railway Co. of Denver seeks a permit to appropriate public waters from the Abimas River in New Mexico. Water would be pumped from a well to supply railroad operations around Farmington. Objections must be filed by November 23, 1908.
The document lists items under Loans and Discounts, Premiums on U S Bonds, Furniture and Fixtures, and cash items including notes of other National Banks. It notes fractional currency, lawful money reserve, legal tender notes, and a redemption fund totaling about 4,419.40.
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