Colfax County Growth Praised by Hon Horace C Abbott in Santa Fe
Hon Horace C Abbott, a longtime Colfax County leader, visits Santa Fe on business and speaks enthusiastically about county growth. He notes rising wool prices, strong cattle and sheep seasons, improved irrigation projects, and plans for large scale developments including Canadian peas for livestock feed and the Valdez tract dam and reservoir. He forecasts Colfax becoming a major resource area within five years, citing Dawson Coal output potential and rich timber resources.
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Jarias’ and Irrigation Company
Springer Land and Irrigation Company
Farmers’ Development Company
Valdez
Canon
Regado River
United States
M. M. Mikesell
Dunkards
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Colfax County
Sunshine
Sunshine State
New Mexican
Dawson Coal Company
Real Estate Transfers in Raton and Surrounding Areas
Real estate transfers recorded since the last issue include William Van Bruggen to Sarah E. Simmons for 92 acres in township 27 range 23 east at 275. Kate M. Harteell to Martha W. Gillum for lots 17 and 18 in bik 5 original townsite of Raton at 2100. Antonio Rivoli to Mrs. Boney Schoenen for lot 3 block 46 New Mexico Town company's first sub-division of Raton at 180. B. P. Williams to Josie D. Lockard for lots 17 and 18 in B. P. Williams block southeast addition to Raton at 100. W. A. Shallenberger to J. G. Raton for lot 4 block 4 Shallenberger Major's addition to Raton at 1500. B. 8. Letton to 8. A. Wireman for lots 18 and 14 block 6 original townsite of Raton at 3500. Jennie Codlin to Mrs. Rena Kellerman for lots 18 and 14 block 4 race plat of Raton at unspecified. O. H. B. Turner to T. B. Hart for lot 6 block 2 Maxwell West addition to Raton at unspecified.
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William van Bruggen
Sarah E. Simmons
Kate M. Harteell
Martha W. Gillum
Bik
Raton
Antonio Rivoli
Boney Schoenen
New Mexico Town Company
B. P. Williams
Josie D. Lockard
W. A. Shallenberger
J. G
Shallenberger& Major
Letton
A. Wireman
Jennie Codlin
Rena Kellerman
H. B. Turner
T. B.’ Hart
Maxwell West
Woman Purchases Telegraph Line In New Mexico
Mrs. H W Warner, former Western Union local manager in Las Vegas, reportedly buys the independent Cerrillos to Albuquerque line operated with Postal Telegraph. She aims to extend south toward Madrid as mining activity grows in the South Santa Fe district. Prospecting near Ute Park continues with favorable water outlook for placer mining.
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Ata Fe
N. M
Cerrillos
J. W. Mayea
Postal Telegraph Company
H.W. Warner
Western Union
Cerillos
Santa Fe
Golden
Madrid
Albuquerque
Vein of Good Coal Found in Raton Mountain
Workmen striking a sixteen foot wide coal vein in Raton Mountain as part of the Santa Fe tunnel project. Santry Construction uses coal for engines while locals cart the rest. Tunnel progress is slow and expected to take about two years to complete. The new tunnel will be eighteen feet lower and allow two trains side by side, with the old tunnel kept for freight after repairs.
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Conax
New Mexico
Tate
Raton
Santa Fe
Santry Construction Company
Important Timber Case Heard In Santa Fe
A high profile case over timber ownership on about forty thousand acres within the Maxwell Land Grant in Colfax county has been before Judge Pudge J. R. McFie in Santa Fe. The Maxwell Land Grant Co and others sue W. T. Bartlett, a Chicago magnate who bought land from the company, seeking a permanent injunction to stop removal of timber in dispute. Charles A. Spiess of Las Vegas represents the plaintiffs.
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Maxwell Land Grant
Colfax County
Pudge J. R. McFie
Saneta Pe
Maxwell Land Grant Company
J. ©. Osgood
Continental Tie Company of
Raton
W. T. Bartlett
Chicago
Maxwell Land
Awong
Charles A. Spiess
Las Vegas
Elk's Tooth to Be Presented in Baton Rouge Coliseum
The Elk's Tooth, a humorous scenic production, will be staged at the Coliseum on June 18 and 19 presented by Baton Lodge No 863 BPO RY. Mosers Brown and Klein of Chicago supervise with a cast of over sixty. The show features singing, comedy, and home scenery and promises a delightful entertainment for Raton residents.
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Trinidad
Albuquerque
Coliseum
Baton Lodge No. 863
Mosers Brown & Klein
Chicago
Messrs
Brown & Klein
Raton
Ented
The Swastika Ball Team Traveled To Dawson For Game
The Cimarron Swastikas traveled by train to Dawson last Sunday to play the Dawson team. Dawson won 7 to 4. Mr Charles Springer and party hosted the trip with trains and carriages for the men and women, and the return trip featured a special train amid high praise for Dawson hosts.
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Cimarein
Dawson
Vermejo
Charles Springer
Mr. Springer
Springer
Stanley Chase
Mr. Letts
Haywood trial jury unsure to agree in Idaho case
Senator Borah led prosecution in the Haywood case discusses prospects of obtaining a functioning jury in Boise. Orchard’s confession and Pinkerton guards dominate the proceedings as witnesses, with Cripple Creek keeper Lottie Day and veteran defense attorney Breen shaping the dramatic, high-stakes trial and potential retrial outcomes.
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Idaho
Bolve
Borah
Haywood Cas
Orchard
Hay
McParland
Jim” Bradley
Bunker Hill
Cour d'Alene
Bradley
Coeur Alenee
San Pranciaoa
Western Federation of Miners
Pinkerton
Lottie Day
Cripple Creek
Til
Peter Breen
Butte
Western Federation
Coeur d'Alene
Pem Breen
Ly 9
Heréonas
Walle
Federation
Loyd
Breen
Harry Allison
Nice
Gem
Allison
Bob
Iwabo
Haywood
Colorado
Steunenburg
Boise
Denver
Teading
Harry Orchard
Moyer Or Pettibone
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