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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
8
A community picnic event planned in Nogal Canyon on July 3 promises a large barbecue and many amusements. A five piece orchestra from El Paso will provide music for dancing both afternoon and evening, with Ferguson's Carrizozo Joy Makers assisting.
The Indian School at Crown Point will close Friday June 28 as Sept F. 5 Stacher plans a large closing program with horse races and many outdoor contests. Indian Traders Crumm and Matchin will aid the celebration and oversee a famed chicken pull event among the activities.
Sandoval v S Miera of Cuba was bound over Friday to the grand jury on charges of issuing a fraudulent instrument and perjury in connection with a will. He was arrested on a district court warrant. Though weather has brought some threating conditions, precipitation has been slight and the crop outlook is exceptionally promising due to late spring rains. Winds have been frequent and no frost has occurred since May. The crop outlook and range are better than ever, with McKinley County farming and stock interests poised for a prosperous year.
C C Cox sold his Virginia Avenue residence to Mrs Elsie M Dow ning for 3500. Dow ning also bought the 20 acre Rob jimson ranch located one and a half miles southeast of town Alamogordo. Cloudcrofter.
The Standard Petroleum Company well Haight No. 1 near ip ping Springs sixteen miles northeast of Tucumcari shows heavy water flow complicating oil volume estimates. Underreaming should finish by Tuesday to allow 12 inch casing, with seepage possibly indicating future production in the first sand around 1400 to 1600 feet, and overall prospects pegged for August. The Endee Oil and Gas Company progresses at 2250 feet through lime and blue shale into lime, drilling toward the McGee structure where initial oil and gas were found. Leases nearby have slipped as markets await outcomes, and the company expects oil production soon with the well likely in by August first.
Planned State Road No 19 repairs between Texico and Portales totaling 230000 dollars will proceed with contracts to be signed in Santa Fe on July 17. State Highway Commissioner Jones and the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce oversee the project.
Frank Wood and Sons dip 328 head of cattle on their ranch south of San Juan with similar numbers at the Carson place, totaling over six thousand cattle in the cattle country. 1800 wintered on Wood range. Mesa Verde sells leases and part of Prewitt Pasture to fund sinking Well No. 1 toward lower lands. Work began prep for Optimo’s White Faces top. drilling may start July. Many leases change hands amid rising oil speculation.
A regional report notes extensive winter and spring wheat seeding with oats rye and barley thriving and small grain acreage very large. Corn and beans are well set and rains hint at a bumper harvest. Dairy activities grow with William Salisbury and wife earning about 19 dollars monthly from milking. R C Spencer shipped about 1,000 gallons of cream last week, signaling substantial dairy development at Milly cream station. Wheat looks promising on Wilson farms, with four to five thousand acres in wheat on Mills Company land. Ranch moves include A A Kidd and sons relocating cattle near Kephart. Marquis area reports over 2 million wheat acres, but recent hail caused heavy damage prompting replanting.
J R Guerra acted as an employment agent sending 150 men in two shipments, 100 from territory near the South western Ry, Newman to Ancho. The rest shipped to Carritesy and Tinenin county. two pigs received by county agent Ware. Names Jack McCorte and Pred Tere noted. interest in the movement rises amid growing county club involvement.
San Miguel County rural schools gain several new buildings this year. Projects include a six room school at Pecos district 21 funded by land gifts and district subscriptions, a four room stone building for Tecolote, and a two room structure near Hot Springs. Bond votes and land donations support improvements across multiple districts.
A report from Ress detailing progress of the Percan Eagle group of mines at Hermosa. He notes satisfactory development and plans to open up off time prospects while addressing pump issues and potential embarrassments from the source. Hillshare Advocate provides the brief on the emerging project.
The Socorro drilling of well No 1 by Von Hagen interests advances with a 16 inch hole at 400 feet. Holt reports strong progress and anticipates a gusher soon. Well No 2 rig to arrive at Magdalena within ten days and be tied in upon arrival. An eighty six foot derrick was completed June 23. New spudding contracts signed for a well on the Redem tract and another near Quemada in the Salt Lake district. Mr Hubbell from Denver signs for a nearby Carter ranch area drill. Dr Von Hagen forces, including Dr Higley, plan extended stay. Kellys from New York arrive to join operations. A party of ten Texas operators will arrive June 25 with hotel reservations. The National Old Trails Highway route remains accessible through multiple towns, with rail and depot work continuing. County highway work by E Green improves the depot area as flood waters recede. railroad traffic resumes on the Montanenses branch Socorro Chief tain.
Bean growers southwest of Estancia form the Torreon Draw Bean Threshers Association led by RW Davis J W Davis Benton Ira Thomas CA Swarts Swarts FW Farrell and RW Davis as president Ben Mullen secretary and Ethel Farrell treasurer Their aim is to purchase a threshing outfit for prompt thorough work Payne Lovelace sell 800 steers to B F Tipton of San Luis Valley Colo with 300 immediate delivery and 500 later They plan 3000 yearlings to be sold at Willard in the fall Lightning strikes kill a mule and knock down its driver at Estancia A farmhand unhurt The Herald notes heavy clover and a seed crop plan on EH Ayers farm near Estancia Harry Smith helps his father cut sweet elder on the Ayers place two feet high clover is heavy.
The Folsom council meets this month and proclaims incorporation, setting June 19 for mayor four trustees and town clerk elections. Grenville’s bank building brick arrives signaling new construction. Leonard Alcorn sues rancher D Cassan for 6000 in a district court case. Cho-ton Country Club planned with property leased from Christian Otto, improvements include a dam and fishing. Clayton community group forms to support club plans and stock the creek.
The Board defends its record after accusations of a large deficit and alleged malfeasance. They recount bringing sewer, hospital, and stock facilities, securing federal funds, and expanding training during wartime while defending contracted costs and accounting practices.
Public sale of lands described as lot numbers 1570, 36, 36 2, 23 42, 08, 03 W containing 3795 acres with two improvements including a house, well, wind mill and tank valued at 1750 dollars. Sale details specify dates and locations as published by state authorities.
The notice details bids for land tracts in Sections 115, 21 2, SH, NEM and Sec 7.7 5 with acreages around 9000 and 80 improvements. It outlines minimum bid terms per acre, bidder payments to the Commissioner of Public Lands, and state rights including mineral and easement reservations. The sale is set with conditions, deposit requirements, and a date around October 20, with possession after.
Public sale known as Land Sale No 1576 AN will occur Saturday September 4 in Baton County. Timber consists of mature fir and pine with specified dimensions, to be measured before bidding. Terms include payment per thousand feet and two dollar per thousand waived if conditions met. sale may be rejected in whole or part. Hearing set for August to confirm order and sale details.
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