Martinez Dies After Brief Pneumonia Siege in El Paso
El Paso on March 20. Welix Martin, a prominent citizen, died at his home at 6:20 PM after about a week of pneumonia. His death follows a rapid decline in his condition, though not unexpected. He was born in 1857 and had a long career as a statesman and financier, active in New Mexico politics and business. He lived in Las Vegas and El Paso, helped start the El Paso chamber of commerce, and contributed to waterworks, streets, railway, and the new terminal station projects. His funeral was held in El Paso.
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Martin Canny
Bope
Udden
Siday
Felix Mart
Hueons
South
New Mexico
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Taoe
She Lime
Betis
Tan Reyes Condova Martine
Cieneral
Polly Martines
Mora
Denver
Hin
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Drug Store to Have Formal Opening
The City Drug Store plans a formal season opening this Saturday. Manager Milo Ratolitz says business will flow full tilt, with flowers for the women and cigars for the men.
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City Drug Store
Milo Ratolitz
Thio Mountain
Clayton Planing Mill Under Construction
Clayton Planing Mill is under construction with a corrugated iron structure measuring 50 by 0 feet exclusive of the office. Hill and Guyer, experienced in the trade, will run the mill, promising a modern plant unmatched in the four states and the only one of its kind in northeast New Mexico.
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Clayton
Hill & Guyer
Hill
New Mexico
Non-Partisan Ticket Promoted at Clayton Civic League Meeting
A public meeting at the bon house promoted a non partisan ticket for aldermen. Attendees discussed candidates T H Rixey J Gon rales Christin Otto and Geo H Wade while outlining stances on local issues. The gathering aimed to boost informed voter choice in the upcoming election.
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Clayton Civic League
Bon House
H. Rixey
J. Gon_rales
Christin Otto
Geo
H. Wade
Wolford Building to Be Converted for Up-to-Date Show Shop
The Wolford Building will extend into the alley to create space for a stage and storage, with contractor Doth transforming the interior for a vaudeville theater. Plans include a back extension, a roomy stage, and a seating area accommodating about 100 patrons, per Mey Meek. Nearby, reports of Mexican troop movements and border tensions prompted concern among local observers. General P. Riias Cutles denied troop arrivals but confirmed redeployments toward Cabalona. In Clayton, Dr. Vernon of Fowler Kansas seeks a site for a tuberculosis sanatorium and says Clayton shows promise.
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Wolford
Tiaki
Tungeabe
Dixie
Mie Hornstein
Mey Meek
Stata
Ford and Chaplin Nominated by Bull Moose Party
The Bull Moose, asserting support for Henry Ford for president and Charlie Chaplin for vice president, calls them two of the best known citizens and emphasizes publicity to mobilize the vote. A militant aside dismisses rival plans and hints at campaign management by Sir Dave Griffith.
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Echos
Angeles
Tima
Henry Ford
Charlie Chaplin
Vce
Ford
Michigan
Mate
Dave Griffith
Democrats to Nominate City Ticket Tuesday Night
Democrats will nominate or endorse a municipal ticket in a meeting presided by County Chairman at the Court House. The gathering will convene promptly at seven and all party members of the county should attend.
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MS Democrats
Rhoden
Chatrnungi
Ing
Poli Fe Hecourt House
Mission Will Have Double Attraction At Mission Theatre
The Mission theatre announces a double attraction for March 28. A comedy wife in Clayton features Clayton actors and familiar locals, with Mr Herzstein presenting the same date the one reel drama The Fatal Plunge and the six reel The Song of Hate from Fox. The venue has been offering nightly features, a record rarely matched in the small city.
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Clayton
Wryone
Herzstein
C.J Kaho
Wm. Fox
Mission
Mrs Chiles Plans Modern Hostel in Clayton
Mrs Chiles, former proprietor of the Country Home hotel, announces a substantial improvement. She envisions a modern hostel of about 100 feet by two stories, built in concrete or brick with sturdy methods. Location may be the Gouwntey Home site or another suitable spot. The first floor would house offices dining and kitchen areas and perhaps a few sleeping rooms. The second floor would be devoted entirely to sleeping rooms, totaling 21.
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Gilles
California
Country Home
County Tax Office Busy As Taxes Stream In
Crowds fill the Union county treasurer’s office as taxes are collected for about a week and continue to arrive. Citizens appear eager to settle obligations, avoiding further delays or notices.
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Union County
Brick Work Finished On Walters Building Adjoining Mission
Brick work finished Thursday on the new Walters building adjoining the Mission. The front features pebble dash finish to match the Mission. The structure is divided into two rooms, the east one occupied by the saloon, the west by Curly Lear's cafe. Mrs. Hf and C. McFadden returned this week from a visit with friends and relatives in Oklahoma.
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Walters
Curly Lear
Hf, C. McFadden
Oklahoma
News Prints Classy Books for Boosters
The News job department completed 5000 booklets for the Clayton Business Men's Association. The brochure promotes Union county with pictures of the county courthouse and school building. C. P. Talbot, C. O. Dunn led the graphic work and the project brands Clayton as a regional printing achievement. The book aims to attract visitors from other states to Clayton.
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Clayton Business Men
Clayton
Union County
Union Couny Court House
C. P. Talbot
C. O. Dunn
el News Force
New Mexico
Notorious outlaw dies at Lees Sumimi home
Cole Younger, the infamous outlaw, died at his Lees Sumimi Missouri home on March 2. Local reports note his long criminal history and claimed significant involvement in historic banditry. His death ends a noted chapter in regional crime lore.
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Notorious Outlaw
Cole Younger
Lees Sum- Imi
Cash Returns From Chase Officer Lon Cash
Cash concluded a three day pursuit in south Union Mora and Colfax counties seeking Wm FE Whiteman an indicted burglar. Whiteman remained elusive as Cash headed toward Clayton after the prolonged search. Eklund Dairy Fire destroys one horse sixty tons of hay and feeding stock sheds with losses estimated at 2000 to 3000 dollars no insurance reported
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Oicer
Lon Cash
South Union
Mora
Colfax
Cash
FE. Whiteman
Whiteman
Mr. Cash
Clayton
Eklund Dairy
Main Street
Hog shipments from Clay County to Denver begin
Hogan plans to ship a car of fat steers and a car of hogs from Clay County to Denver as the first car of Union County. He intends a weekly car for an extended period as supply allows.
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AJM
Hogan
Clayton
Denver Knigét
Unioon County
Fires sweep over Sierra Grande in Des Moines region
Des Moines and surrounding country battled a major prairie fire on Sierra Grande as high winds pushed it across the mountain. Back fires and shifting winds slowed spread. grazing land suffered with sheep losses likely. Residents Ignacio Martinez and Juan Martinez endured grazing damage while others moved for health and work changes.
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Sierra Grande
Des Moines
Grande
Child Dies Edith Gray Hester in Moses
Edith Gray Hester daughter of Mr and Mrs M Hester of Moses was born August 11 1911 and died March 20 aged 4 years 7 months Funeral service led by J Q Herrin at the Loveless residence with music by Mrs C P Easterwood and Mrs F H Clark Interment at Clayton cemetery
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Edith Gray Hester
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