10 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
The Belen News
Location
Belen, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
1
Albuquerque Browns visit as Belen's team wins 10 to 7 in a fast game. Burford fans 13 as Chaves and Guevara shine in fielding. visitors showcase three home runs and four errors. A return game is planned in the Duke City.
Probate Court of Valencia County New Mexico reads the alleged will of Carlota Carabajal de Torres dated July 7 1913. The proving is set for September 1 1918 at 10 oclock in the forenoon by order of the judge. J M Luna Probate Clerk signs the notice with the court seal.
Mr and Mrs John Craig are the proud parents of a girl born Tuesday the eighth. The Roy Gore family stopped here last Thursday en route to Upton New Mexico for a brief visit with Bert Gore and his family.
A June記 meeting invites all interested in La Fiesta de Belen set for August 16 to discuss whether the celebration should span several days or be held in one day. The gathering is scheduled for next Monday night at the schoolhouse and urges participation to help plan the program.
The Happy Go Luckys from Albuquerque and the local team prepare for a close, evenly matched game next Sunday. Fans are urged to attend and support by contributing a quarter or half dollar to cover travel and entertainment costs.
A letter from Mrs. C. C. Holman of Telephone Texas to Mandell Bros. requests specific groceries not available locally. The order is promptly filled and sent by Parcel Post, highlighting demand for goods from distant suppliers.
The Probate Court reads the alleged last will of Nicanora Chavez de Sanchez in the 1913 term. The notice dated July 9, 1913, informs concerned parties of the probate action and the court seal.
A lively Fourth of July celebration in the city proceeded with good order and merriment. The Belen Band led a long parade to the grove where oration by Attorney Spicer and music by the band followed. After dinner sports and a baseball game between Los Lunas and Belen drew a $50 purse, with Los Lunas taking sixty percent of the prize amid a competitive, well attended day.
Summary of receipts and expenditures for the Fourth of July event in Belen New Mexico listing subscriptions from local businesses families and individuals totaling 202 67 with itemized payments for children's grab bags entry fees horse races morning events baseball games advertising and decorations including contributions from Goebel A Didier J M Garcia P W Campbell Sons J F Becker E W Ruiz V Jaramillo and others totaling multiple small sums.
Local sports day lists runners and events including Mile Foot Race won by Harry Kroenig with Bennie Becker, 500 Yard Dash by Harry Kroeniz, 100 Yard Dash by UC Shepley, Sack and Egg races won by listed youths, Bicycle and Pole Climbing contests, and various participants such as Ben Gerphide Anita Rutz Pat Simmons and John Peeker Jr. with multiple entries across multiple events. Several names repeat and a total horses line appears with names Antonio Luna Ignacio Chaves Juan Sanchez Lorenzo Sarchez Juan Fanchez.
The Belen Juniors, once dormant, are revived this week with a lineup led by Pete Torres and E Garcia. A game is planned with Los Lunes next Sunday, followed by brick unloading for a new First National Bank building across Main Street. Miss Olga and Naomi Becker of New Orleans visit, with others listed in the funding total of 68.00 dollars.
The Belen Ball Team received a telegram from Winslow Arizona asking them to travel to Winslow next Sunday for a game and offering 40 dollars. The Belen players cannot make the trip as they work jobs and are mistaken for a Santa Fe team. The recent strong play has drawn wider fan attention.
Witnesses recall Ben the dog of H B Kennebeck calmly stepping onto the building corner ledge after joining his master at a fourth story window. The big hound then rested in the cool air as onlookers feared a fall from about fifty feet.
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