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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary text reports arrests at a county court with names like Westley Sit and Carl Sweetie, a $207 fine for a deer kill, and references to a peace officer, jail, and a revolver incident. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
The article notes substantial progress on a new concrete bridge with walls extending several feet beyond the embankments and filled with veracel to reinforce the structure. It mentions the bridge will stand with water, and references an oil drilling well with tests near Dayton Bill. Weather conditions are described as light harvest impact and variable, with alfalfa crop yields reported as reduced due to the period’s weather.
A garbled report notes carpenters in Coeboud busy with work and denies a claim that one was hailed. The text shows widespread confusion about the event and mentions all carpenters being involved.
A Public Utilities team worked this week in Lakewood stringing telephone wires between White City and Land Fay. Crews also reported activity in Carlsbad and surrounding areas with further work planned in Dayton and nearby towns.
A forest fire started on the divide between Mogotlon Creek and Turkey Creek last week. Crews from Tunkout stations and Gila route fought the blaze for two days, reaching through heavy timber in the Magellon mountains to head it off. The effort restrained the fire and by two days later it was under control.
The Socorro Mining Co. near completion of a new mill expected to process 250 tons daily. Megatron Mines Co. mill reports about 40 tons in May. Improvements proceed, with sinking resumed at the Central shaft of the Oaks Co.
The report notes potential relocation or restructuring involving Silver City Enterprise as it confronts a drop to the fourth level status, outlining implications for operations, finances, and leadership changes amid ongoing market pressures.
Fire originating from an uncertain source swept through east canyon about fifteen miles from Mimbres, destroying a sawmill and turning over roughly 100 acres of forest land. W. Ackland suffers loss valued at about 1000 dollars in timber and represents substantial property damage.
The report lists stock movements including Romero selling one hundred lambs to Bo Ro Baca, Mather shipping yearling cattle to Vernon county, and Arte nearby buyers preparing cattle for markets. It notes vendors like Healey acquiring cattle wrappings and Montano shipping hide shipments to Santa Rosa, with expectations of range markets and feeders.
A post office was robbed while the postmistress was overhead by post officials including Milton Chive. The incident, noted as S43, leaves authorities seeking suspects and details of the break in at the rural facility.
A disrupted notice reports Lea Fine Jail project at Levinston moving forward with a two story stone design, five front corners, and proposed window protections. The plan includes guards and a burglary watch, with materials meant to deter intruders and improve security.
A severe storm lashed Lavington causing heavy rain and strong winds. Reports describe rail freight difficulties as ships or freighters struggled to reach tow lines amid gusts and rough seas, with several vessels affected and crews working to secure cargo.
The article notes first peaches on tie mark and hints at larger shipments from Almondon as the season nears. It mentions Dr. Thine and Cady in a close race for a promising harvest with expectations of abundant supply.
Ni su residents invite neighbors and Mendy from Thommeari to Dalhart for a Fourth of July celebration marking the open tarot event between Vreumeari and Dalhart. The plan includes a strong police presence and an intensive advertising push ahead of Nara Visa day. Taenmeari and Climber F Commerce pledge participation with new uniforms as locals promise a broadly American holiday crowd.
Elida Enterprise reports a three foot coal vein found on the Jo1 Jones farm near Upton at a depth of 130 feet.
Citizens gravitate to celestial study as rain stirs curiosity about the sky. Local observers gather to discuss constellations and forecasted showers.
Elida Enterprise notes a shift from rain clouds to dust storms as weather patterns change. Forecasters observe a dry spell influencing agriculture and daily life with limited precipitation and rising dust activity.
The Mesa Verde Oil Company pursues oil extraction with heavy machinery and round the clock shifts. This signals a strong push into oil as a priority, aligning with regional development and farming interests in the area.
Two pupils discovered a midnight fire at the Methodist Navajo Mission near Farmington. Attendants alerted, and within five minutes everyone escaped. Firefighters and water supply contained the blaze. Loss estimated under $1,000 with insurance to cover some. Origin of the fire is unknown.
An article notes wool shipments from a distant Ae station this year, involving figures and leaders such as Mp Robertson, a miner with ties to the Goad of Exanders in Colorado. The piece mentions leaseholds at Newry and ties to local mining operations and shipments to a regional market.
Shipped to the Silverton range, nee anit suit ati 1 Ite te Hastae The fo r fouls and the dattor.
City of Las Vegas owners lease for all purposes to Wyoming Refining Co. The deal involves substantial oil production valuation by a major Montana related firm amid local energy interests.
A scrambled OCR note hints at a bleak cattle market outlook with weak demand and rising costs. The fragment suggests producers face tough times ahead as prices wobble and conditions worsen, impacting herds and income.
Report of a burglary at Shoemaker Murphy and Johnson where goods valued at over a sum were taken from the shop. Several men suspected in the early investigation and a trace of the missing jewelry has not yet been found. police probing the remainder of the case.
Santa Fe receives cattle shipment from Arizona with the head of cattle delivered between Santa Fe and White Rock Canyon. The shipment valued at S000 with another 8m Ned expected to arrive soon.
The nude body of a newborn infant was found buried in a shallow garden hole in Happy Flat. Sheriff Bo Jorguez is investigating the case for Hillsboro Advocate.
A last week raid near Lake Valley by unknown individuals targeted J. M. Passilla s property and allegedly took 200 pounds of flour. No arrests reported. investigation underway.
Twenty three Sierra County boys departed last week for Camp Cody with a royal send off. On the train to Camp Cody there were 500 or more National Guardsmen, mostly from Colorado, and a number of disabled veterans from other parts of the state heading to Camp Cody.
Socorro county court records mention a Tumsea deed priced with revenue stamps valued at 205 dollars. The note appears in a brief Socorro Chief item suggesting the stamp detail and its record status within the court proceeding.
Four women wearing men’s clothing appeared at Socorro on the first Friday and were charged with vagrancy. Each was fined $1 and costs after pleading guilty, paid fines, and were released. They left the city still in male attire, declaring they were bound for Albuquerque.
The Glentie boys who visited Tans County express satisfaction with what they saw and plan to return to make their future home. An Horace irrigation water project stands out as a feature of the arable fields in their assessment.
A lightning bolt struck a Torrance hotel building rented to Mr Nil, Mrs Curio, and Mrs A Swatdley, rendering them speechless and injuring others as the structure sustained damage during the storm.
A large pile of cordwood near the wheel well caught fire from sparks from the smoke stack. Firefighters saved the well and prevented further damage, but about 50 cords of wood were completely destroyed.
A brief item from the Nara Visa News reports that a ranch named aee and oat Ne Whilli r anch and 150 yearling ste as ranch changed possession on the first of this month. The fragmentary text confirms possession transfer but lacks clear names or dates.
The people of Willard plan to save the former Darras Hotel near the Santa Fe depot by repairing it. E P Davies of Santa Fe has invested ten thousand dollars in the restoration effort, according to the Willard Record.
Union big dairy begins business as Mack Highfill Dedman completes buildings and machinery for milking. Fifty stanchions and seventy five cows slated for milking. A large force of attendants is reduced to fit operations at Des Moines.
Rars purchased the lease on the Thompson building from W C Barnhart and moved in last to stock their merchandise in an over crowded former quarters. Clayton Citizen reports the shift aimed at expanding display space.
A large consignment of mostly black Pell Angus cattle from Texas arrived near Mosquera last week and is being placed on the range near town. The Bell Ranch recently sold about 250,000 acres to Mr. Trig, and the land adjoining Mosquera has now been stocked with a fine grade of cattle.
Union Title and Loan Company moved into new quarters on Decoration Day and is now established in one of the best and nicest furnished offices in the county as reported by Clayton News.
A reflective meditation urges steadiness and focus in daily conduct, urging individuals to avoid perpetual complaint and to pursue purposeful, constructive action despite life’s lingering murmurs.
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