Assessments Rise in New Mexico State Valuation for 1913
The state board of equalization raised the total assessed valuation by 7.65 million dollars to 91.73 million for 1913 from 84.09 million in the prior year, with Colfax county posting the largest increase and Sierra the smallest. Final one third valuations were adjusted after corrections, with reductions and increases detailed by county. Valencia and Colfax show notable shifts in final taxable values.
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Araise
State Board of Equalization
New Mexico
State Board
Colfax
Chaves
Sierra County
Otero
Dona Ana
Torrance
Colfax County
Coleman Clovis Cutoff Nears Completion
The Santa Fe cutoff from Lubbock to Texico is under construction and will be finished in a few weeks. When open it will provide a Gulf to Pacific route. Railroad commissioners praise the project for standardized design, heavy rails, low grades, wide embankments, and deep cuts suitable for heavy engines and long trains.
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Industrial Lumber Review
Coleman, Clovis
Santa Fe
Lubbock
Texico
Gulf
Pacific
Railroad Commission
Texas
Rembrandt
Chicken Pie Supper Postponed to Monday
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church postponed the Chicken Pie Supper to Monday evening October 20 due to the Commercial Club Dance. A large crowd is expected with music by the Sunday school Orchestra and a full menu including celery chicken pie mashed potatoes cabbage salad bread butter pumpkin pie and coffee at thirty five cents.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
State News Briefs From New Mexico Across 75 Degrees and Changes
Seventy five candidates will receive degrees at the Annual Scottish Rite Reunion in Santa Fe. The Methodist Church South conference gathers in Albuquerque with many pastors from the state. Clovis News issues a Curry County Fair Edition promoting lively county pride. Julius Miller dies in Albuquerque from burns from the Field building fire on Gold avenue. his wife and children are in Germany. J D McPike elected superintendent of the State Reform School at Springer to replace J F Hutchison. Savings Bank of Taiban closed by the State Banking Department with full depositor reimbursement expected. Barney Spears named assistant superintendent of the State Penitentiary at Santa Fe, confirmed by the board. M M Brandett, arrested in Terrell Texas for arson in the Elida News plant fire, confesses. Vaughn Reporter to resume as a democratic weekly led by N S Rose.
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Julius Miller
Albuquerque
Burns
Gold Avenue
Miller
Germany
Aftermath of Stare Fair Shows New Mexico Strength
The State Fair closed last Saturday and stood out as one of New Mexico's best. Sheep and poultry displays set records while beekeeping and dairy exhibits impressed. The article credits local effort, notes expanded fruit and alfalfa potential, and urges Valencia County to prepare for a 1914 county fair with continued fair leadership from Ely, Stern and Scheurich.
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New Mexico
Kansas
Albuquerque
Sunshine
Sunshine State
Valencia
Fair Commission
Messrs
Ely, Stern and Scheurich
Prohibition Elections Race In Roy Dexter Dayton Farmington
Roy in Union county voted dry or wet with a net result. Dexter went dry by three votes while Judge Richardson ruled a tie on an appeal by veterans. Dayton voted dry by a strong majority. Farmington hosts a heated wet and dry campaign as community notices a Chicken Pie Supper Monday night. Wanted girl for general house work apply at News Office.
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Dexter
Drys
Vets
Richardson
Jat
Land Sale Planned in Mimbres Valley by State Official
State Land Commissioner Robert P. Ervien announced from Santa Fe that December 8 will see the sale of a large tract of land in the Mimbres valley Luna county. The circular cites strong bidding interest from real estate men and officials and can be obtained from the commissioner’s office.
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Robert P. Ervien
Santa Fe
Mimbres Valley
Luna County
Land Office
Goebel's Honey Wins Two First Prizes at State Fair
E A Goebel proprietor of Dorado Apiary won first prize on the Comb and on Stra Honey at the Albuquerque State Fair. He also took a second prize and netted good cash from his exhibit. This was his first attempt and a valuable learning experience. Belen honey won first prize in both departments statewide, boosting local apiaries as demand exceeds supply amid high quality color and taste.
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E. A. Goebel
Dorado Apiary
Belenhoney
Belen Public School Reports Early 1900s Student Notes
Elmer Dils missed from 8th grade on Monday while weekly attendance averages about 375. Freshman Langson Watson is absent at times. new pupils Juan Aragon Primitive Aragon and Jose Trujillo join Miss Wilsy’s room. An derwerth’s pupils join Mr Gunter’s class for opening exercises. Mrs Trimble Miss Ziegler and Miss Anderwerth attended the Albuquerque state fair last Saturday. Fourth grade uses sticking plaster method to curb talking during recitations. First month totals show enrollment 379 vs 296 last year, gains 83. daily attendance 286 vs 237, gain 59. Basketball grounds being prepared. team colors blue and red. Miss Ziegler to lead girls, Prof Gunter to lead boys.
Unclaimed Mail at Belen Post Office 1913
The list of unclaimed mail matter at Belen New Mexico for the week ending October 16 1913 includes Baca Pridieanda Bucklin George C Castillo Jose Manuel Chaves Jesus G Morrison Bros Padilla Casimiro Sanches Atanacio Sanches Petra Simon Lon Triana Lusia Wood Maud. Call for advertised matter and pay one cent per piece. unclaimed by October 30 1913 will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. John Becker P. M.
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Belen
New Mexico
John Becker
P. M
Bridge construction opens across the Rio Grande at Belen
Work has begun on the new Rio Grande bridge in Belen with ten men under White and Duncan of Paso Bridge & Iron Company. Civil Engineer W D Ovle located the site, a strong crew will be maintained to meet the contract deadline, promising easier east side travel and more traffic through Belen, benefiting locals and tourists alike.
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Messrs. White and Duncan
Paso Bridge & Iron Company
Belen
Rio Grande
W. D. Ovle
Albuquerque
Albuquerque-Socorro
Church notices outline weekly services and events
Clyde Keegan and P. P. Simmons lead services at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday school at 11. Epworth League meets 7 15 pm. Ladies Aid plans a meeting with Mrs Sutter next Wednesday afternoon. The pastor continues a series on The Lord's Prayer next Sunday morning and Addition in the evening. Mrs Jose E Chavez hosted the Ladies Aid at her north town home with music and refreshments.
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Clyde Keegan
P. P. Simmons
Epworth League
Ladies Aid Society
S. L. Sutter
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Caurch
Jose E. Chavez
Zion Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
Zion Church Evangelical Lutheran announces preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class start at 10 a.m. Luther League meets at 7 15 p.m. John A M Ziegler D D pastor presides.
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John A. M. Ziegler
D. D
Max II
Dalies Sunday School
Grand Ball Planned by Commercial Club Entertainment Committee
The Commercial Club entertainment committee hosts a grand ball at the club hall tomorrow night. Music will be directed by Mrs Mason, promising a memorable evening. Also advertised is Belew’s Rexall Pencil Tablet available at Buckland Bros.
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Commercial Club
Belew
Rexall
Buckland Bros
Also Mentioned on This Page
Valencia County
Methodist Church, South
State
Clovis News
Curry County
J. D. McPike
State Reform School
Springer
J. F. Hutchison
Springer Stockman
Savings Bank of
Taiban
State Banking Department
Barney Spears
McManus
Penitentiary Board
M. M. Brandett
Terrell
Elida News
Portales
Vaughn Reporter
N. S. Rose
Cerillos, Deming and Carrizozo
Prohibition
Roy
Union County
Dayton
Farmington
Goebel
Belen Public School
Elmer Dils
Langson Watson
Miss Wilsy
Juan Aragon
Primitive Aragon
Jose Tru Jjillo
Miss Ziegler
Prof
Gunter
Methodist Church Notes
Evangelical Lutheran
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