13 May 1916
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Newspaper
The Clayton News
Location
Clayton, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented text mentions a stone edifice near the home of betting Espinom and refers to a renowned oasis of worship in Union Gonnts. It hints at civic sites and religious structures, with scattered phrases about location, ownership, and community concern amid unspecified danger and calamity.
A destructive fire swept through Kenton Wednesday morning, damaging the business district. The blaze destroyed several buildings while others sustained heavy damage. residents and officials began plans to rebuild at once. Insurance covers interiors and fixtures. crews expect to restore operations by the weekend.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention city matters, elections, and names like Clayton Pelling and Lois Obes. It references possible delays, garage matters, and a long list of individuals including Leder Ward and Kath Dentry. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear context.
Stillman, known as Chavis Stillman, is reported to be constructing a new house on a lot opposite the school house in Clayton. The work has progressed over the past five months, with the structure taking shape behind the current residence.
Special Agent of the State Land Office has spent the past month in Clayton handling land matters and left the area for Springer with Mrs. Green accompanying.
Mr and Mrs Fred Street announce the arrival of a baby boy at their home on Sunday May seventh. The newborn adds joy to the Street household as relatives celebrate this new arrival.
Mrs Leighton, long bedridden, underwent an appendectomy performed by Dr Miligan, now of Denver, in Clayton. The operation was successful and she is recovering rapidly at Renton Park in Whiton, with Mrs Le also visiting.
The readable passages reference individuals such as Tanith and Tess along with mentions of bishops, jurists, and a public event. The text is garbled and interspersed with names, places, and scattered phrases, preventing a clear event or full narrative from forming.
OCR fragment mentions places and people with unclear grammar. Possible reference to dates in December and local names, suggesting a brief note about a town or community event. Content is garbled but indicates regional focus and timing.
A fragmentary note from Glendon Tyre Park highlights a luxury motor car scene with mentions of a D roadster and other models. Names and details are garbled, but the piece points to a locally notable automotive display and commentary on high end vehicles and equipment.
Five Fords delivered tie topiece fouls this week to Guy W Stick Kenton James Orr Sedan CM Rahanks Thomas D Uall Sampson and Me Jack of Beda, per local report.
Former resident visiting here, Dalhart native VP Cornes, attends city business this week. Mr Garties, early Clayton settler and longtime school principal, renews ties with former pupils and old friends, shaking hands and catching up during his visit.
A damaged passage describes initiation of new members at a lodge gathering. Names and events are garbled, with unclear venues and dates, mentioning Clayton Camp LASSE, Misnidicy, and Senn wf bilMation. The text references the Siter Moon and a personas involved but lacks coherent details.
A garbled report outlines restructuring of city government with references to new appointees and extended terms. It mentions purchases of equipment, surveys of towns, and transfers of officials, including named individuals and locations, but details are obscured by misspellings and fragmented text.
Leonard Meretein, who was operated on at San Rafael Hospital on Monday, is reported to be recovering from the operation and will return home to joint part of next week.
Mrs Moore and her husband, who were moved to Oklahoma due to a serious illness of Mrs Moore's father, have now returned. The father is reported in improving health following the recent setback.
Hr Noeth of Catsby Oklahoma a Clayton visitor expressed satisfaction with the Asis section and said he would dine there if a desirable opening arose.
A. J. Payne, a hustling Uw Sedan farmer, delivered ninety one bales of broom corn to a Grayton buyer early this week and earned 120 dollars per ton. High School pupils and faculty are enjoying a picnic at Perico this afternoon.
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