01 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
The Estancia News
Location
Estancia, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
1
Christmas exercises were held at the Methodist and Baptist churches with programs published in the issue. A Christmas party followed with gifts for children and a jelly party on Christmas Day. numerous families attended, and residents shared in the celebrations and greetings.
The readable text lists several personal names and places tied to licenses and notices but contains many garbled terms. It references a timeline toward the end of Leap week and mentions multiple surnames and locations in a garbled fashion.
Local election coverage outlines candidates for constable and justice seats with mentions of neighbors and supporters. It notes a campaign district meeting next week at a residence and lists several names including Venadiano Paditis Adolfo Gattegos and Carl Pend in tentative roles and addresses.
A public Masonic event in Estancia marked the installation of officers led by retiring Master George H. VanStone. Names listed include Joh F. Lasater W M and Julius Meyer Secretary. Gossip claims conspiratorial talk among brethren and wives about political influence in the town.
A committee led by J. W. Brashears and J. T. Rawson invites residents to a lodge event at ML Ave She Cotas Niles al Estancia lakes. The message outlines the planned May installation and aims for peace and prosperity in the coming year.
In Albuquerque a lengthy school meeting concluded with attendees including Rita Matthews Manzano Lola Geisley Vorreon Mary Halle Guinn Ella Palmer Hi Nostock Mountain on Duran Jessie McGhee Estancia Mollie Torveon Minnie Laws Zella Nob Ola G i Ww iNins Wattiee Armend Young Laura Young Pinas Wells and Charles L Burt Torrance County superintendent of schools.
Authorized notice proclaims J. E. Braxton as a candidate for the office of justice of the peace in Estancia Irvevict No.9 Torrance County. Election set for Monday January 11, 1908.
A personal thank you from J O Anderson as he departs the Estancia Valley. He expresses appreciation for the kindness and patronage shown to him and his employer and hopes to return to make the area his permanent home. Dated December 81, 1908.
The Catholic Ladies of Estancia presented their debut as entertainers last night with a nine to eleven dance at Bile Cafe. A supper featured turkey, cranberry sauce, salad, fries, and cake from Hobart's greenhouse in Santa Fe. The Estancia Orchestra and contributors were thanked for a warm, well managed event amid a lively crowd.
William Brumback, aged 38, died Wednesday at his Alta Vista home after a long illness. He practiced law here with a respected, graft-free record and leaves a wife. A brief service was held at his house. the body will be sent to El Dorado, Kansas, for burial, accompanied by family.
The Green Well drilling advances despite hindrances show sixty feet daily on average. Casing extended to 195 feet to control soft mud, with gas at 580 feet in hematite iron rock and ongoing work toward water, seeking sufficient funds for continued operation.
Deputy Organizer Chase Michaels of the Modern Woodmen of America reports from Santa Fe that the local lodge organization planned for Monday night January 4th has been postponed due to non arrival of supplies and term. He will notify applicants and members when the game survives and the date is set for the organization.
A poem contrasts festive bells and gift giving with ongoing hunger and selfishness. It laments Herodlike greed and wolves of trade, urging true practice of goodwill and brotherhood as the Savior meant.
County Superintendent of Schools Chase L Burt from Mountainair arrived today to qualify as a suited officer. Regular office days were set for the last Friday and Saturday of each month to handle school matters.
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