District Court Proceedings Open in San Juan County
A busy term of district court opened October 9 with Judge John R. McFie presiding. Grand and petit juries were drawn after examinations, and a lengthy docket shows multiple civil cases, continuances, trials set for October 11, and dismissals or motions on numerous actions against individuals and organizations in San Juan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan County
John R. McFie
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Alex Read
A. M. Bergere
B. C. Vaughan
G.W. Armijo
M. B. Scott
J. T. Fay
Roy Stewart
Eluterio Vigil
David E. Luchato
June Sherman
Grand and Petit Jurora
Grand Jury Panel Names and Trial Terms
The sheriff listed Grand Jury members led by foreman George A. Tinker and dozens of names for juror panels. Indictments include amounts 2211, 919, 213, 214, 218 and cases such as Jackson Canal & Irr Co v Mc Dermott Inc. Co. The court set trial for Oct 11 and overruled a motion to quash with exceptions taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Marietta P. Wetherill Ve. J
Studebaker Bros. M'f'g Co
San Juan Stores Co
W. H. Hughes
W. L. Hobba
Chester Dooley
Phil Green
R. G. Smithh
C. H. Wood
T. J. Uaddon
J. T. McQuillan
L. Guymon
F. Garcia
Goo
Brett
W. C. May
J. A. Brothers
Leonard Stark
Steven Pase
W. O'Neill
Jas. McCoy
E. R. Hendricke
T. Marcott
Homer Fields
J. Lobat
Territory
Ee Et al
Tom Jeffers
Yick Rogtvron
Grand Jury
Gov. A. Tinker
Hyde and Wetherill Verdicts Reach Judgement in Virginia Case
Judge J. B. Elmer presided as jury returned verdicts awarding 6700.00 to EB Hyde Jr. and 8100.00 to M P Wetherill, both linked to Virginia. sheriff noted in case records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. EB. Hyde, Jr
M. P. Wetherill
J. B. Elmer
Hyde
Wetherill
Indictments Pinpoint Crimes in Territory Grand Jury
Fourth Day grand jury presents cases including Des Chee Nee rape and James Reagan murder. Burrows assault with deadly weapon. Pondiker group charged with destroying railroad track. Plea of guilty entered for De Chee Nee with ten year penitentiary. Mullarkey adm. versus Butler trial by jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territory
Des Chee Nee
James W. Reagan
G. W. Burrows
John Pondiker
Nick Kostovos
John Dagiomas
Tom Jeffers
Gust Kolombus
de Chee Nee
W.T. Mullarkey
Adm
C. M. Butler
Jury awards 8500 damages in Kinsley guardian case
Jury finds for the plaintiff in the matter of Mary A. Kinsley guardian of Daniel Sullivan's minor heir. Damages assessed at 8500. Conveyance of 80 acres near Largo and a town lot in Aztec confirmed and approved. Foreman W H O’Neill, 419.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. O'Neill
Mary A. Kinsley
Daniel Sullivan
Largo
Aztec
Six Parallel Grand Jury Indicts and Court Finalizes Report
The Grand Jury reports indictments including Territory v Frank Dodson for Sunday law violations and Territory v George Salmon for disfiguring a bull. It lists larceny and embezzlement cases against Dodson and Kounig, and a jury verdict finding in favor of Palmer et al for $121 in damages against Wm Ross after trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Territory
Frank Dodson
George Salmon
Edw
Dodson
Samuel Ridinger
C. W. Cameron
Frank Kounig
J. M. Palmer Et al
Wm. Ross
Grand Jury Report from San Juan County October 1906 Term
The Grand Jury reports six days of session in San Juan County for the October 1906 term. Forty witnesses testified, 24 true bills returned, three indictments denied for lack of evidence, and praise given to county officials and the Traveling Auditor for careful management of funds and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
San Juan
Territory of
New Mexico
Territorial
Gain Juan
Grand Jury and Finance Committee Report on County Conditions
The Grand Jury notes room inadequacy for hearings and recommends remedy or alternative space. It reports low crime levels given county size and railroad influx. The Finance Committee analyzes funds from January to September, citing balances, receipts of 617,453.17, disbursements of 15,610.42, and current balances of 87,182.82, praising Treasurer Williams for delinquent tax collection and noting unpaid salaries and a 1,200.00 deficiency. It commends the County Clerk and assessor, and thanks county officials for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
General County
Board of County Commissioners
William F. Roberts
J.C. Slater
R. B. Burnham
Sunday ordinance cases and fines in territorial court
Pleas of guilty and fines issued in several Territory cases. Frank Dodson received a suspended fine for good behavior after district attorney recommendation. Edward Dodson case dismissed on costs. Samuel Ridinger pled guilty with $100 in fines and costs. C W Cameron larceny of a horse continued to next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Territory
Frank Dodson
Edw
Dodson
Samuel Ridinger
Ve. C. W
McHenry v Town of Farmington continued to next term
The case of C H McHenry against the Town of Farmington is continued to the next term. Jury waived in the J A Brothers vs R Blake appeal with evidence heard. Court awards damages of 635 and costs to the plaintiff. Proceedings continued on the third page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H. McHenry
Farmington
J. A. Brothers Ve
R. Blake
Reflections of a Bachelor
A New York Press column on marriage and bachelor life notes that many men misread enjoyment in courting and overlook stable routines. It contrasts playful courting with married life and observes success tied to orderly farms and equipment, as in San Juan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Juan County
Prehistoric Surgeons Unearthed in Museum Display
A curator shows a skull with evidence of trephining and cautions on ancient surgery. The display highlights a prognathous hairy figure whose skull bears a circular trephination hole. The exhibit underscores early humans performing complex brain surgery in prehistoric times.
McEwen Cases Dismissed At Plaintiff’s Cost In Seventh Day List
Seventh Day docket items show James E. McEwen against McDaniels Brock Elia McDaniels and Brock dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. Territory v J H Roffel appealed dismissed with sureties discharged. Territory v J N Roffell appeal quash denied and defenses overruled with defendant fined 850 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. McEwen
McDaniels and
Brock
Elia McDaniels
G. A. Brock
Territory
J. H. Roffel
J. N. Roffell
They Worship Smallpox in Western Hindustan
A missionary describes a belief in a goddess of smallpox feared and revered by locals. He notes regular prayers, fresh flowers, and a dedicated priest, explaining his money is better spent on vaccines than worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindustan
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
First National Bank
Wm. H. Avery
A. M. Amaden
W.H. Harrington
Axis‘t Cashier
Samuel Rugh
Pierce Mercantile Co
Grand Hotel
Frank B. Allen
West Main ST
Novelty Iron and Wood &Workers
C. M. Williams
David A. Lewis
C. H. McHenry
J. B. Garrish
D. J. Craig
Henderson Batesoa
Aztec Ditch Co
Pendleton and Palmer
Anna L. Passmore
Louis B. Passmore
Fred Bunker
W. T. Mullarkey
J. M. Palmer
Wm. Rees
Nancy J. Boyer
W. N. Kight
G. Pendleton
Philip Nelson
Luther Wolfe Et al
C.M. Butler
W. N. Beach
Ira George
Flora M. George
Austman
Vicente Garcia
Pancho Mireles
E. H. Estes
Hugh Quinn
I. W. McGraw
B. H. Estes
John Burt
Margaret E. Ashcroft
G.C. Hampton
J. R. Williams Et al
George A. Tinker
Foreman
Frank Murr
True Brewer
C. T. Brown
W. M. Black
A. G. Russell
Henry Kouwlton
EB. J. Titt
C. W. White
W.A. Kennedy
Earl England
R. O. Hanna
Chas. Hare
F. le Clerc
M. W. Hunt
Sam Nichols
R. A. Wood
J. G. Jacquez
Ray Current
Ww. Roberts
Petit Jury
District Court
First Judicial District
Durango
Nathans
San Juan River
San Juan Valley
Jewelry
U. S. Evans
J. F. Wenborne
Contractor & Builder
R. C. Prewitt
Ing Insurance
Farmington, New Mexico
A. L. Davis, M. D
Durango, Golo
E. S. Whitehead
Colorado
O. C. McEwen
A. Rosenthal
Engleman Block
Barber & Bath
Granville Pendleton
AzTac
Jd. A. Surokon
Parmington, NE
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