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Newspaper
The Clayton Enterprise
Location
Clayton, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
3
Brief notes record movements of M Potter, Dave Hadden, and others from Tex line and nearby towns. Attendees include Knights and ranch supplies traders. Melton & Moore announce improvements while J W Philipps deals with family moves. Social events feature a Thanksgiving gathering, church bells on order, and a successful Catholic benefit with a net gain of 314 dollars.
In Clayton at her son’s home Nancy J. Morton died aged 80 after a long illness. She was active in the Baptist church and mother of Rev. Hugh Q. Morton, with service led by Rev. I. Q. Morton. Interment followed in Stoneforton taking place at Lil. Also noted: W W Burk died from a stroke at Clinton cemetery. Sale notices list fruit trees and stock from Ottawa Star Nursery with half-price replacement if failing.
Advert text announces new clothing at Fawcett and Dean with pants for young men and boys from Barrett and Dean. Clayton Cafe advertised oysters and Clayton Coal Co. promoted coal and oysters, while Ben Brinson offered cheap fire oysters.
An ad seeks customers to shop for firearms and bicycles and to leave orders at the Enterprise office. The notice promises satisfaction guaranteed and highlights a local business service stance.
For fine clothing go to Fawcett and Dean. Advertises new stock and ladies shirts. Claims quality men and boy’s wear and suited service.
Notice mentions Dr Albert J. Cubbwell with references to Enc. pra limits Nose and TMeont and a Dec 20 date, along with various ads for Chiyton Meat & Coli Storage, Fawcett & Dean clothing for men boys and children, and Indio onks just opened at The Caion wet ue th Commercial Co.
A vehicle described as Wegons Brygges Plows and similar equipment is delayed and will not be in Clayton until about January 180. Contact A W Taye Renton Oklahoma for details.
A dated bank ledger fragment lists reserves and notes from national banks, including 2000 dollar redemption funds with the US Treasurer, capital paid in at 30,000 dollars, surplus funds of 100 dollars, and notes outstanding. It records deposits due to the Territory of New Mexico and a sworn cashier statement affirming accuracy.
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