Estancia company hears plan to drill 2000 feet deep well
At a stockholders meeting in this city last Saturday EB A Mayo of Tularosa NM proposed a rotary drill to depths up to 3000 feet with a contract guaranteeing a 2000 to 9000 foot sink. Costs range from 1920 for 1000 feet to 4610 for 2000 feet plus derrick and four inch casing. About 2900 has been raised. a minimum 4000 is required before starting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estancia Public Service Company
EB. A. Mayo
Tularosa
N. M
Dance at McIntosh Planned for August 20 Ball
The McIntosh people plan a grand ball at the new Mill building on Thursday night August 20. Governor Curry and territorial officials, plus Santa Fe Central officials, are expected to attend. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds go to seating the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry
Santa Fe Central
Tall Oats Grown by Estancia Farmer’s Son
Anastacio Torres, living about six miles southwest of Estancia, reports one acre of oats sown by his son as an experiment. The stalks reach five feet nine inches with long heads well filled with grain, a crop to be proud of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anastacio Torres
Estancia
Seed Wheat Arrives From Kansas At McIntosh Mill
A telephone message from R. O. So per secretary of the McIntosh Mill and Elevator Company announces arrival of a car of seed wheat shipped from Kansas. Price is set at 1.25 dollars per bushel. Prospective buyers urged to call early and bring sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 0. Soper
McIntosh Mill & Elevator Company
Kansas
Escapade of Green the Banker Leads to Wild Hunt
On the morning of the seventh, A J Green rode to hunt coyotes before breakfast and released his horse to watch hounds. Mrs Green, fearing an accident, formed a search party to fetch the doctor. Green hid in a cornfield and returned home after the rescue party passed, still having the coyote scalp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Green
Green
Grown Good Potatoes Exhibit From Estancia Ranch
S W Hightower visited Estancia from his ranch southwest of town with a display of garden produce for city folk including unusually large potatoes weighing over a pound each. He expects about three hundred bushels this year and notes his claim borders the old Carpenter grant once thought unsuitable for potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Hightower
Rand
Premium List for Irrigation Expo Opens in Albuquerque
Receipt of the Sixteenth National Irrigation Congress and Interstate Industrial Exposition premium list for Albuquerque shows a Sept 29 to Oct 10 event. Booklet is illustrated and attractively designed, with liberal premiums for all exhibition entries. Copies available by request to the secretary. Born to Mr. and Mrs. E W Roberson a girl eight pounds Saturday evening. Parents reported well. Congratulations, Ed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
E. W. Roberson
New Home District No 25 Formed in Torrance County
New Mexico territory announces the creation of New Home District No 25 with Juan C Jaramillo as superintendent. Boundaries begin at Blaney district northwest corner and run along township lines Tajique and Torreon grants then north to the northeast corner of section 25, returning to the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan C. Jaramillo
Torrance County
Territory
New Mexico
Blaney
Said Township
Said
Township 6
Announcement of Torrance County Assessor Candidacy
Announcement of my candidacy for the office of assessor of Torrance County subject to the Democratic Convention in Estancia on Saturday August 15 1908. I seek the nomination and invite support from party members and voters in the county for the upcoming process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrance County
Estancia
Serenaders Bring Evening Pleasures to Town Homes
A group of young people serenaded several homes Wednesday evening, pleasing residents. The performers included Misses Brumback, Tuttle, Menkemeyer and Mesars, Aaron, Decker, Pettus, Ryan, Julian and Fred Tuttle, among others.
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Brumback
Tuttle
Menkemeyer
Mesars
Aaron
Decker
Pettus
Ryan
Julian
Fred Tuttle
Death knell of gang rule in Torrance County
The Republican county convention at Estancia New Mexico debated gang influence and politics. Delegates backed opponents to Chairman Padilla denouncing his control and supporting Candelaria and Smith for temporary leadership while nominating a diverse slate for committees and the territorial convention.
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Torsange County
Mann
Torrance
Torrance County
County Central Committee
Padilla
Col
J. F. Chavez
Hot
Abo
Central Committee
Estancia
New Mexico
Theodore Roosevelt
United States of America
Send Exhibit to Alamosa
A group of Estancia business men met at the New Mexico Realty Company to plan sending a display to the Alamosa land opening and fair in Colorado next week. Neal Jenson was chosen to accompany the exhibit with committees to secure the exhibit funds and printed matter. He expects to depart today to reach Alamosa by Monday to meet homeseekers from the east and promote Valley agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estancia
New Mexico Realty Company
Robert Law
Santa Fe Central
Alamosa
Colorado
Neal Jenson
Jenson
Santa Fe
Byzancia Valley
County Commissioners Schedule Special Session on Jail Bids
The board of county commissioners will hold a special session on August 22 at the courthouse at 10 a.m. to receive bids, plans, and specifications for the county jail construction and to address any other business. Political notes and local social events accompany this notice from Torrance County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Railroad Prospects From Moriarty To Albuquerque
A Santa Fe Central group visits Estancia and Moriarty to promote a new line toward Albuquerque. Officers Robert Law and colleagues report the grading outfit is en route and work will begin soon with surveys and a consolidation of New Mexico rail interests. The party travels by train from Estancia to Torrance then returns, later continuing overland toward Albuquerque.
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Santa Fe
Estancia
Santa Fe Central
Moriarty
Albuquerque
Robert Law
Albuquerque Eastern Railroads
J. A. Massie
G. H. VanStone
L. A. Hughes
John W. March
New Mexico
M. T. Moriarty
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Hoover Near Es tancia
A birthday surprise honoring Mrs H L Hoover was hosted Monday August 10 from 2 to 4 p m at Hoover site two miles northwest of Estancia. Ice cream and cake were served. Guests brought baby or young girl photos for a guessing game with a booby prize won by Mrs Childers. A joyful gathering was reported by Mesdames Miller Ludwick Horr Kelley Childers Jacobson Kuykendoll Lee Nisbett Carlisle Epler and Miss Lura Nisbett.
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Mamie Hoover
Hoover Reach
Estancia
H. L. Hoover
Mesdames Miller
Ludwick
Horr
Kelley
Childers
Jacobson
Kuykendoll
Lee
Nisbett
Carlisle
Epler
Lura Nisbett
Democratic caucus selects Estancia Precinct 7 delegates
Democratic Primary caucus for Estancia Precinct No 7 met August 8 at 2 p m. John M Shaw was elected chairman Amos Patterson secretary a committee of three to pick county convention delegates was formed Hill Rice C F Hull and John F Lasater named as delegates The motion also elected W D Wasson W W Crawford and John F Lasater precinct committeemen for the next two years
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F. F. Underwood
R. C. Sopez
Valentin Candelaria
Tomas Bachicha
Juan
Estancia
County Central Committee
Prank Chavez
Padilla
Ae Pressos
Chaves
Activits Stead
Chavez
DeBruler
H. J. Smihsak
Art Scott
John M. Shaw
John Shaw
Amos Patterson
W. D. Waston
Hill Rice
C. F. Hull
John F. Lasater
Mr. Wasson
J. R. Walsh
W. D. Wasson
W.W. Crawford
Elder Grim Begins Services at Methodist Church
B Elder Grim of the Christian Church opened a visiting series at the Methodist last night, with services to continue for several evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grim
The
Christian Church
Methodist
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New School District
Federico Chavez
H. L. Smith
Candelaria
Committee On Credentials
Smith
Celestino Ortiz
Candido Padilla
Abonce
Meanes
Ayers
Reips & Oxder
Busness
Pedro Lucero
Malaria Torres
W. P. Comer
Albino Burela
Punmanant
Dovoteo Torres
F. H. Ayers
Jesus Flores
J. 8. Hayward
Federico Chavex
BP. Davies
S. Madril
W. M. MclCoy
Acasio Gallegos
Roman Montoya
Commissioners
G. W. Pritchard
J. W. Brashears
Oklahoma
Ortiz
Lena Ad Amada
W. A. Skinner
Zoological Gardens
Republican Party
E. P. Davies
Acasto Gallegos
Santiago
Mapaio
W. M. McCoy
New Mexico Central
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