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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
8
In Canby of Vaugta, visiting friends in the city Judge Clarence J. Roberts has been in Denver for the past few days Samuel Eliot of Chamita was in the city on business last Tuesday
Las Cruces editor Mrs Orrin Foster and Las Vegas visitor Miss Lucy Clements are noted in Roswell as a business leaders committee discussed a proposed railway from Mangum Oklahoma. The panel considered a $13 000 city bonus paid on completion and awaits a revised plan and formal city commission action.
The city prepares for the Scotti sh Rite Reunion on February 20 and 21 with an apex rate of one third fare secured. Bishop Frederick B Howden of New Mexico may visit, while prominent officials visit from El Paso and Albuquerque. The event features organ recital and concert at the Cathedral, with plans for larger visitor turnout and social activities.
In Ward 18 and Ward 3 multiple races are listed for Justice of the Peace and Constable with candidates from Democrats and Republicans. Other items note Edith Wiseman’s return to work, state officials visiting Taos County, and a forthcoming Pullman sleeper schedule during the legislative session.
A promotional feature urges daily pre breakfast consumption of two glasses of real hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved appetite skin tone and energy within one week and targets those with constipation bilious attacks acid stomach rheumatic pains and pallid complexions.
The Committee on Resolutions adopted December 22 1916 resolutions praising Thomas James Sanford master of Kadosh of the Scottish Rite. The release notes his death and marks his service, stating an All Wise Providence has deemed it expedient to remove him from among us.
A New Year piece reflects on life’s path and courage for 1916 while social items note weddings, visits, club meetings, and open house traditions. Mrs Fannie Baca hosted a reception for newlyweds at Marcy Street with guests complimenting the couple as Walton and wife plan to reside in Wichita.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid hosts a formal installation at Mrs Paul A F’s home on East Palace Ave for newly elected officers. Montezuma Lodge No 1 and the Lode of Perfection schedule important meetings in January with officer installations and a directors election. May Spit hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club at Palace Avenue with two members present. The Chapter Council and Consistory plan a January 26 meeting to install officers with named elective officers listed.
Train timetables outline connections among No. 7 Westbound, No. 10 Eastbound, and Nos. 3, 4, 8 California Limited and Standard Sleeper services. Details include through sleepers for Los Angeles San Francisco Denver Kansas City Chicago and Santa Fe connections with exceptions on Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays and notes on sleeper space and cargo.
On December 22 Montezuma Lodge No 1 installed its officers for the coming year with Past Master E R Paul as installing officer. Retiring Master Melvin T Dunlavy received a Past Master's jewel from Past Master R H Hanna amid praise for service and lodge harmony. A banquet followed as talks by several Past Masters and visiting brethren accompanied reflections on a well spent evening. Newly installed officers include Robert L Cooper as W or.
Mr. and Mrs. Barker hosted a dancing party with Dr. C. C. Harrison Dr. Charles Wheelon Mr. T. Wiley and others attending a New Year Eve Elks party at the clubhouse with music by Al Morrison’s orchestra. The Chamber of Commerce grand ball welcomed 1917 with 150 guests featuring fancy headgear and a ribbon battle. A wedding took place Wednesday evening at the Church of the Holy Faith as Miss Anita Baca wed Mr. Robert L. Walton with Miss Ramona Baca as maid of honor and James McClintock as best man followed by organ selections by Mrs. Van Stone.
A compact reflection on universal ethics. Confucius, Solomon, Jesus, and the good Samaritan are cited to emphasize reciprocity, mercy, and keeping a brother from hardship. The piece argues that true benevolence aims to prevent ruin, not merely mourn over it, urging shared joy and solidarity.
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