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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
5
A major transaction last week saw CE Herbert acquire the Grissom ranch including stock and implements for about 20 000 to 30 000. Herbert plans to relocate his family to the ranch while continuing his feed business locally, moving to the Elevator north of Elida.
A promising outlook for a large harvest across Sandoval County with major growers home to the county's biggest acreages. Sheriff Montoya and Mrs Pedro Perea stand out with substantial plots and expected above average yields in wheat oats and corn.
Postmaster says Gallinas River rose high blocking crossings forcing a mail carrier to miss Lay Liendre and Sapello. Rain also prevented crossing at Mota sending mail by horseback. Las Vegas Optic notes a bad check for $10 in Chas Greenclay Johnson and bride’s visit to Laceras, with the groom suspected of passing worthless paper before they left town.
Robinson was apprehended by police at Raton early this week and returned to Las Vegas to face a charge of attempted assault with a deadly weapon against W. E. Dawson. The dispute appears to be a family feud between Robinson and his son-in-law Dawson, during which Robinson drew a knife and threatened to kill Dawson.
Hillsboro Advocate notes a fresh strike of free gold bearing ore at the 200 foot level of the Bob Tail mine. The finding marks a significant development for the mining operation and local industry activity.
Magda lena has been a major wool shipper in the United States and is expected to meet her average weekly shipment this year, boosting stockmen and placing the town on the map as a leading worshipper of the country. A survey contract has been let to Paul B. Moore to establish street and sidewalk grades within the incorporated limits. Bruce Connor in Encino received two fine Hereford Bulls shipped from Roswell for his pasture north of town, reflecting strong stock industry activity.
Frank A Hubbell and John Q A Otero led early dipping while Fd Otero aided as others plan next dips. Town boosters hosted a banquet at the Hotel Aragon Magdalena with Merchants Association and old Chamber of Commerce. AH Cart er acted as toastmaster outlining a get together movement to boost business and living conditions and to present local natural resources to outsiders. A committee was formed and big results expected.
Dr Martin attended two women traveling by wagon from Valencia after the vehicle overturned on the Taos Canon road camp. One woman suffered a broken arm while the other sustained a serious head gash. Washouts left the roads in very bad shape across the canon, according to Taos Valley News.
Prominent attorney Matt Fowler formerly of Vellacott and Fowler in Silver City has opened a new law office in J. G. Fitch building in So certo. He has practiced in Silver City for twelve years and handled many major cases, being regarded as one of the ablest lawyers in the region. The report notes his move amid a period of active legal work and regional professional mobility.
Miner M R Crawford reports ore samples from the Black Range south of Magdalena show a heavy percentage of tin with lead and zinc in commercial quantities. He also notes large deposits of gold silver and copper and predicts the region will soon become the United States mining center.
City officials report continued support for J C Chatfant as supervisor and discuss a civic improvement agenda. A study on a municipal swimming pool shows net receipts around 300 dollars with operating costs near 404 dollars, while community projects and farm activity occupy local headlines including calf purchases and alfalfa harvest.
Albright again changes his newspaper title in Albuquerque to New Mexico State Republics, reviving a once-dominant political voice. The shift follows the demise of the New Mexico Weekly Democrat, once led by Colonel Albright who held monopoly over the weekly political field.
The American Railway Express Company will extend the free delivery and collection zone in Raton on August 15. The change follows a request from Miners' Hospital and a commission-approved extension after notice is issued.
Application filed by A B Garrett with the state engineer seeks an additional 400 acre feet of water from the La Plata river in San Juan County to irrigate 200 more acres. Dam washout in 1916 prompts plan for a better dam with spillway, diversion point in section 17 township 30 north range 1 west. Garrett recently purchased the property.
A veteran recounts war adventures joking about an ammunition wagon as an ambulance. The piece shifts to light banter with a Keswell youth and a Maria Carls reply. It notes twelve smallpox cases in Albuquerque and hints at whiskey shipments to Europe amid tax details. Also mentions Santa Fe land sale notices and available carbon paper for sale.
A jumble of old classifieds offers marriage matching services with promises of confidential ads and results from Mrs Cappel in Oakland and Mrs Ball in Ol sin plus a New Mexico land sale listing for single sections and scrip. The notices emphasize wealth, reliability, and immediate opportunities with contact box numbers and locations.
Public lands offered at 10 AM on August 4 1914 in Santa Fe and September 20 1919 in Luna County for tracts described with terms including cash deposits four percent interest and partial payments. Mineral rights reserved to the state and bids may be forfeited if not completed. possession by October 1 1914 in Santa Fe and terms outlined for Luna County sale.
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