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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
Real estate listing describes 20 acres in the Animas Valley two miles from Aztec with a new five room house on a main road near a river. Perpetual water, well fenced, sandy loam soil suited to fruit and vegetables, southeast slope, protection from underflow. Seller seeks quick sale at bargain price with no expensive improvements counted.
Two 50 by 140 ft lots in Aztec near the town center are leveled and ready to build. Bargain price of 210.90 cash. Also offering raw and improved lands across San Juan county in various tracts with guaranteed satisfaction.
Farmington sizzling with fair week activity as visitors arrive from Silverton Chama Durango Pagosa Springs and Lisle Kansas. J D Taylor undertaker and local trades advertise services while Stump Smith and Roberts post prize winning produce.
Cantaloupe crates and grape boxes at the Lumber Yard. Screen Wire and Doors plus trims available. Miss Ethel Mims visiting from Aztec for the fair, staying with Mies May Martin. Durango Fair next week. Farmingtonites urged to attend. Free Methodists hold services in a tent near Hyde Park daily.
Edith B M Young of the Durango floruid arrived Tuesday to write up the fair for her paper and promote the Durango fair scheduled for next week.
A.M. Hubbard of Aztec will attend the I U O F grand lodge meeting in Albuquerque next week. His father C. M. Hubbard will run the Aztec business in his absence.
Mrs A M Edwards came back from a two week stay in Denver the so called City of Lights with her sisters Gladys and Byrd. Gladys and Byrd then traveled on to Pendleton Oregon.
The Misses Ingalla and Shippey representing Ranch and Range of Denver attend the fair to pursue renewals and new advertising patrons for the agricultural paper.
Bob Smith delivered a lecture at City Hall Thursday evening before a full house. The Woodmen deserve credit for organizing a series of entertainments, with this event being the second in the lineup.
Mr. Coyne with his daughter Miss Nellie and son Tom joined Miss May Sherlock in traveling from Lapleta Wednesday morning to attend the fair. Mr. Coyne returned home in the evening.
A party of Mr and Mrs J A Duff Mr and Mrs Frank Pierce and Mr and Mrs William Locke left Thursday for Albuquerque to attend the fair. They will travel by land and be away three or four weeks.
Two fans were struck by batted balls during ball games causing injuries. Tuesday Fred Hubbard was hit above the left eye and on Wednesday Alma Rogers was struck on the forehead, suffering a nasty out but no serious harm.
W Williams of Cannon City purchased the Fitzgerald tract on the mesa last week. The sale was negotiated by Clark Davis Land Co. Dances at Allen's Opera House during the week by McKinney Arrington were well attended and social affairs.
A new residence for A. Li. Davia is finished, adding to the town's homes. The completion arrives just as cooler weather sets in, marking a timely expansion for local housing.
Tuesday’s Kline beat Farmington 11 to 0 as Kline’s lone run came in the first. Wednesday Center Point lost to Flora Vista 17 to 13 for a $26 purse. Wednesday afternoon Fruitland defeated Kline 10 to 1. Thursday Aztec overwhelmed Farmington as Aztec fans protested umpire calls. Friday Aztec and Fruitland split after umpire issues, Fruitland claiming the big purse.
Archie owned by the Brown brothers defeated Cancadhe owned by Brown in a $100 quarter mile race starting strong and leading throughout. Wednesday’s quarter mile dash drew three entries Johnny Hunt’s Spider Winnie G and Waneadie with Spider winning $40, Winnie G $20 and Waneadie last in a tightly bunched finish.
The many friends of John S. Rogers greet his return after a year with his father and brother in California. John is happy to be back and prefers New Mexico to the coast.
The fair featured strong fruit displays and lively livestock, with horse races among local annuals and strong baseball interest. Indian sports were light due to Navajo ceremonial dances. A buggy accident injured Mire. Pearl Brown's son but caused no serious injuries. the boy was treated by Dr. Sammon. The buggy belonged to Willie Martin and was driven by a visiting friend.
Advertisement from Joan R. Ponn seeking buyers sellers and traders for horses. Invitation to visit the exhibitor to discuss purchases sales and trades of horses.
Local advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood purifying internal medicine claimed to treat catarrh by acting on mucous surfaces. The ad states it’s a regular prescription from top physicians, offers testimonials, and lists Toledo, Ohio based F. J. Cheney & Co as manufacturers. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Washington September 23 Governor George Curry and Internal Revenue Collector Henry Bardshar of New Mexico presented an invitation on gold from the Sixteenth National Irrigation Congress to President Roosevelt. The President promised to acknowledge receipt and to urge immediate admission of New Mexico in his message to Congress. He aims to sign enabling acts for New Mexico and Arizona before leaving office March 4.
The Farmington School opens next Monday Sept 28 with all grades assigned to specific rooms and free Saturday sessions for those unclassified. Officials expect a full high school and encourage returning and new students to enroll promptly. Some pupils may face delays in new books but should not hinder attendance.
J. B. McCarty sold the east half of his 160 acre home farm two miles east of Farmington to N. H. Irvin for 98000. McCarty paid 12000 for the full 160 acres years ago and has added valuable improvements. The split favors continued development on both parcels by the two men.
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