Union County Men Honored at Kansas City
News from Kansas City reports Union county figures honored at the Farmers Society of Equity annual convention. W. H. Lindsey elected to board of directors. J. A. McCune re elected secretary with the highest votes. L. H. Morrison and H. G. Morris noted for work. McCune, a Clayton store manager, praised for leadership. Lindsey credited with county organization growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Union County
Farmers Society of Equity
J. A. McCune
Clayton
W. H. Lindsey
L. H. Morrison
Burnett
H. G. Morris
Live Wire
Clayton Putting On Metropolitan Aires
Clayton boards a new ordinance enforces street parking in the center, with cars lining the street. Marshal Kerli starts enforcing, drawing a crowd of varied vehicles as town plans to curb runaway risks and curbside teams. The piece jokes about future growth and a curfew for minors.
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Clayton
Aira
Stree
Kerli
Wight Dies After Sudden Illness Card Told Women’s Convention
Mrs. H. B. I. Wight, 48, died early Monday at the San Rafael hospital after a sudden illness. Born in Trinidad, she studied at Till City’s Olson Academy and Colorado College. Rev. Gaines of Raton was in the city finishing a course at the old school. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Spare shopped in town. Budiey Snyder returned from Mineral Wells where they have been staying.
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Ed. D. Wight
New England
Daughters
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Wight
San Rafael
Mary Augusta Mitchell Wight
Bor
Trinidad
Gaines
Raton
Olson Academy
Pioneer Garage
Colorado College
Bles
Budiey Snyder
Mrs Fox Leaves Clayton for Watsonville Home
Mrs E W Fox and her mother Mrs Schroeder with Misses Ad elditte Fox and Wendt Eklund depart Clayton for Watsonville California where Mrs Fox will settle. They take the body of late Edward Fox from Kilburns Undertaking parlors to be buried in Watsonville. His death is a hard blow to old friends whose memories remain cherished.
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E. W. Fox
Schroeder
Ad‘elditte'Fox
Wendt
Eklund
Watsonville
California
Fox
Clayton
Edward Fox
Kilburn
Isaacs Hardware Store Gets Major Improvements
The Isaacs Hardware Company completed a week of improvements with Clayton Construction installing new shelving and counters. The enhanced display space and appearance position the store to attract customers, according to a salesman. Bob, a proactive local businessman, leads with forward thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaacs Hardware Company
Clayton Construction Company
Bob
Union County Fair Association Meeting Notice
The annual stockholders meeting for the Union County Fair Association will be held in Clayton New Mexico on Tuesday evening January 2 1917. R Q Palmer president and R M Olbeter secretary attest.
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Union County Fair Association
Clayton
New Mexico
R. Q. Palmer
R. M. Olbeter
Fragmented Life Advice Poem Fragment
A fragmentary verse piece praises wisdom and love while warning against ignorance and vanity. It laments sleepless idolization of fame and the blind chase toward a distant paradise, contrasting worldly folly with spiritual guidance and mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anogené Anthony
Order of the Eastern Star elects officers
The Order of the Eastern Star met Tuesday evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. Worthy Matron Mrs. Frank Kilburn and Worthy Patron F. P. Kilburn head the slate. Associate Matron Norma V. Paddock and Conductress Mildred G Thompson also named alongside Edna Muir secretary and B F Murphy treasurer. Installation set for first Friday after Xmas. Town purchases new electric range now on exhibit at city office. Clerk Mike Jones touts breakfast feature and alarm cooking schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Frank Kilburn
F. P. Kilburn
Norma V. Paddock
Mildred
G. Thompson
Edna Muir
B. F. Murphy
Clayton
Mike Jones
Opinion splits on rabbit drive guns and dogs plan December 27
The article reports varied views on arming the big rabbit drive with shotguns and dogs amid a looming December 27 event. H. J. Hilgers endorses captain-directed firearm use, stressing caution to prevent accidents and suggesting avoiding excessive shooting. He adds community benefit if conducted safely and urges broad support with safeguards.
Knights of Pythias Hold Semi Annual Election
Triangle Lodge No 16 Knights of Pythias held their semi annual election of officers at the regular meeting last Wednesday night James Deam was re elected as Chancellor Commander The officers elected included Deam Beaty K R S Dunn Mansker Brown Johnson Walter Johnson Rutledge Wamsley Palm sen and Biesart Preparations are under way for a smoker to be held on the second Wednesday in January with visiting members invited to attend and get acquainted The lodge is reported to be filled with interest and activity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Brown
Johnson M
Walter Johnson
H. Rutledse
Biesart -A. Wamsley
R. Q. Palm
Ingmoker
Return Wrestling Match Likely To Be Made
Dr. Chilton a promoter says a return match between George Fallis and Tack Colling is likely soon. The two contenders show strong rivalry and are in top condition, promising a hair-raising bout worth ten mills to see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chilton
George Fallis
Tack Colling
Tom Gray Sells Lumber Business in Clayton NM 1916
Public notice states that Tom Gray has sold his entire lumber business at Clayton and Mt. Dora to Star Lumber Co and intends to close accounts. Creditors and debtors are asked to settle promptly, with the date and location given as Clayton, New Mexico on December 14, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Mt. Dora
Star Lumber Co
Tom. Gray Lumber Company
New Mexico
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K. C
H. Lindsey
THE
National Organization OF Farmers Society OF Equity
Metropolitan
E. D. Wight
Clayton Man
Fred Grimm
Great Poledo
Willys-Overland
Mr. Willys
Linken
Willys- Overland
Hilt
Carl
Muir
Winchester
Mrs
Dick Spare
Isaacs Harware
Stockholders Meeting
Watcri
H. J. Hilgers
Captaina
Knights OF Pythias
Sen
Tom Gray
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