Union County's First Editor Gurren Honored in Legacy of New Mexico Press
E Corren, founder of the Enterprise, a veteran editor in Clayton and other towns, is highlighted for his fearless defense of the poor and his colorful career. The piece notes his roots in the New Mexico newspaper scene, his many ventures including the controversial Gringo and Greaser, and his influence on local journalism. E.R. Glenn arrives in Clayton in frail health seeking better climate. Christmas gatherings feature the Bushnells and neighbors at Beenham Ranch.
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Farmington
WeWere
Etephant
Dam News
Mr. Curren
Mr. Garren
Carren
Albuquerque
Mr. Queren
Move of Land Office Sparks Clayton Folsom History Tale
The piece recounts early Clayton’s rise as the U S Land Office moved from Folsom to Clayton under J C Black as register. It notes Curren publishing the first Folsom Idea beneath trees, Folsom’s hotel boom and decline, Curren’s shift to Clayton, his Democratic fights, and a Clovis News link. J B Johnson from Neosho, Mo. visits with brothers Dewey and Welter Johnson.
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Union County
Clayton
Folsom
Land Ofice
We. J.C. Black
Register
Curren Pearly
Prince of Fools
Chamberlain Investment Co
Mr. Curren
U. S
Grover Cleveland
J. B. Johnson
Neosho, Mo
Dewey and
Welter Johnson
Holiday window displays brighten Clayton shops
Clayton store windows gleam with festive electrical devices and candy scenes. City electrician Chas Claggett helped create the Simon Hernskin Ready-to-wear display while Geo H Wade’s window features Santa Claus. Other shops show electric irons, heaters, a steam engine, candy arrangements, and rifles and shells artfully arranged to attract shoppers.
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Clayton
Simon Hernskin
Chas, Claggett
Geo. H. Wade
Santa Claus
Old St. Nick
Mr. Wade
A. Hi
Dean
Union County
Isaacs
Dana
Tim
Rose's
Otto-Johnson
Sammy Gray Returns Home for Five Day Christmas Visit
Sammy Gray, stationed at the State Military School in Roswell, arrived Thursday to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Gray. He will not stay for the new year as his vacation lasts only five days. This is his second year and he expects to
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Sammy Gray
Roswell
Tom Gray
Sammy
Kate L. Nicholson
Julius Zeigler
Shamrock
Texas
Court House
Ray Spotts Dam
Zeigler
Grayton
el Mate Tea Co
News Office Seeks Continued Patronage For 1916
The News praises Clayton and Union county for a prosperous year and thanks readers for their support in 1915. It pledges to improve in 1916, aiming to produce the best paper yet and to align with the town and county’s rising activity. It asks for continued patronage and a stronger relationship with local readers.
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Clayton
Union County
Farm and its business worthy of real paper
Don Francisco Misra of Micra visited the county seat as a trader. He advocates printed stationery for farmers and stockmen to advertise their business. Don Juan C. Martines of Des Moines, a wheat king, spent days in town and praised Union county. Parricio Romero of near Sampson learned his wife, visiting relatives, had died suddenly. Olela Bishop of Albuquerque visits home, winner of a college scholarship. Cleveland Barker of south town and M. Hauge near Sedan also visited for county business.
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Don Francisco Misra
Micra
Don Franbad
Don Francisco
Don Juan C. Martines
Des Moines
Union County
Don Juan
Parricio Romero
Sampson
Cleveland Barker
Barker
Lost One Kitchen Cabinet Draw Ler
Finder asks return to News office for reward. December 1 between Clayton and Parham ranch. Gus Brass and Mr. and Mrs. Field of Thomas seen in town for business and Christmas visits.
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Clayton
Parham Ranch
Gus Brass
West of Town
F. €. Field
Thomas
Weber Store to Move to New Hernstein Building
Weber and Sons Mercantile will relocate from Easterwood building to the Hernstein building about January 4. The move will provide more room for stock, with plans to expand. The new location is described as one of the best in the state, and the firm aims to make the store second to none.
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Weber & Sons Mercantile Go
Easterwood
Hernstein
Woebers
New Mexico
Order of Masons
New
Herzstein
Masonic Lodge
Christian Otto
Denver
Clayton High School Receives Tentative Accreditation
Clayton High School remains tentatively accredited by the state board due to staffing and equipment limits. Students graduating with superintendent recommendations may enter the University of California without entrance exams. The district plans to add staff and space. a public exhibition of work will follow vacation.
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Boyd
The
State University
Clayton High School
Wohi L. Layton
California
University of California
John
Vincent Steele
Ethel Fitzgerald
Lulu Cunningham
Maria Elkins
Edith Barr
Sam Edmondson
Leah Caldwell
Mary Barton
Clarina Long
Apolonio Vigil
John Farris
Thomas Gentry
Miss Hutchings
Albuquerque
Miss Loveless
Officer and Prisoner Marooned in Kansas Chase
The pursuit of John Hook, alleged bad-check builder dating from October 6, ended with Hook's arrest at Maple Hill Kansas. Sheriff Crumley delayed returning to obtain requisition papers from Santa Fe after an error. A reported bad check was drawn at the Eklund hotel for 5 dollars with no funds. Dave Shuitz of Wanette visited the city Thursday.
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John Hook
Hock
Maple Hill
Kansas
T. J. Crumley
Maple Bill
Mr. Crumley
Sants Pe
New Mexico
Heck
Eklund
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Clomis
E.R. Glenn
Ft Worth
Glenn
A. F. Church
Gaymon
Oklahoma
Geo. W. Hagan
Uncle Charlie
Chas. Bushnell
Rose
George Bushnell
Faz Valverde
Chas, Bushnell
Beenham
Charlie's
Wade
Rancho
Olela Bishop
Bishop
Albuquerque Herald
Haugef
Sedan
Theelty
Elkins
Smith Shoe
Elmer Elkins
Reyes
Mr. Elkins
G. C. Smith
Rathskeller
Masons
St. John's
Mi Oket
J. M. Winchester
Treas
Jos. Gill
Nicholson
Dave Shuitz
Wanette
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