Estancia Board Hears Budgets and Appointments at Annual Meeting
At the Estancia board of commissioners annual meeting a large amount of basic expenses were transacted and many bills paid. All three members attended with the sheriff deputy present. Various appointments and resignations were noted including school district and precinct officials, and a survey and plat filing for incorporation were discussed.
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Estarels
Encino Progress
Wild
Willard Record
Tancia Terni
Juntuinain Nensenger 2
Alanty
Good Record for New Mexico Banks
Traveling Auditor C. V. Safford notes no bank closures in eight years in New Mexico. Territory hosts 44 national and 41 territorial banks with capital of 8.324 million and total resources and liabilities of 24.468 million as of June 30, 1909, up from 40 national and 29 territorial banks a year earlier.
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Santa Fe
Territorial
National
New Mexico
C. V. Safford
Millions for Irrigation Projects Set for 1909
In 1909 Territorial Engineer Vernon L. Sullivan filed 113 water appropriation applications for irrigation and power. Projects aim to reclaim 1,17420 acres at a cost of 7,004,017.50 dollars, plus federal works at Elephant Buttes Carlsbad and Arroyo Hondo with 9,000,000 dollars more. Power schemes would yield 1,832,098 horsepower costing 9,823,205 dollars.
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Territorial
Vernon L. Sullivan
Elephant Buttes
Carlsbad
Arroyo Hondo
Surging 1909 Incorporations Reach 237 Domestic Firms
Territorial Secretary Nathan Jaffa reported 237 domestic corporations filed in 1909, one renewal, 35 foreign firms admitted, 11 banks and one trust company organized with $1,000 capital, 51 mining firms with $7.2 million, total capitalization $117,139,325 and fees to the territory amounting to $14,437.66.
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Territorial
Nathan Jaffa
Territorial Banks
New Mexico Issues 5600 Licenses For 2009 Hunt Fish
Game Warden T P Gable reports 5600 licenses issued in 2009 for fishing and hunting in New Mexico. The tally suggests strong activity in the state’s outdoor recreation sector.
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New Mexico
T. P. Gable
Centenarian’s Death Noted in New Mexico
Mrs Atilane Sanchez reports the death of Candelaria Jaramillo de Atencio a Dixon Rio Arriba County New Mexico aged about one hundred. She reportedly lived freely and prepared her own meals in later years relying on friends and an old mule. She leaves a large family including great grandchildren.
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Atilane Sanchez
Joy Pe
Candelaria
Perent
Nak He
Territorial debt and assets near a million and a half
The territorial bonded indebtedness on New Year’s Day stands just over one million dollars with no floating debt. The territorial treasury and sinking funds exceed half a million. Territorial property outside of more than a million and a half acres of school and institutional lands totals about one and a half million dollars in value.
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Territorial
Territorial Police and Prison Totals Revealed
In 1999 the Territorial Mounted Police conducted 203 arrests under Captain Fred Fornoff. The New Year tally shows 317 prisoners confined at the territorial penitentiary, the largest number ever held there.
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Territorial Mounted Police
Fred Fornoff
Territorial Penitentiary
Railroad Wreck Speeds Toward Minor Injuries and Repairs
Northbound train derailed near water crane after trucks left the rail and the engine settled. Yard engine attempted to pull the crippled engine back, but failed. Section men fought fires overnight. by Wednesday morning rails were repaired and the engine returned to service under road master Mr. Cunningham. It was fortunate the accident occurred at startup near the shops.
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Santa Fe
Torre
Cunningham
Stirting
Lots 29 Splendors Attract Local Merchants
Several merchants distribute small decorative jars and calendars as showcase items. The Estancia Lumber Company offers a gold framed china platter while L. A. Bond presents a Hirschberg painting Here He Comes depicting a mother and children awaiting a husband at the window. Estancia Drug Company features hanging class calendars with seasonal scenes. S. A. Goldsmith offers farm scene prints to customers.
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Astancia Lumber Company
L. A
Bond
Hirschberg
Estancia Drug Company
S. A
W. G. U. Program and Meetings Report
A description of the W. G. U. program on Tuesday evening January 11 1910 includes devotional led by Rev Summers a business meeting with recitations by Sidney Roberts and Pearl Mendenhall an account of Mrs Stevens appearance at a National Convention by Mrs Julian Tuttle and notes Territorial Superintendent J C Clark and Prof Asphind passing through Estancia after attending the Educational Association meeting in Roswell with the Albuquerque Roswell auto party opting for a different return travel method.
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Summers
Sidney Roberts
Stevens
Julian Tuttle
Pearl Mendenhall
Territorial
J. C. Clark
Prof
Asphind
Estancia
Educational Association
Roswell
Albuquerque
Notaries Public in 1909 Curry Era City New Year
In 1909 Governor Curry era, Will Davis and wife were noted in the city’s notary records during New Year observations. The fragment confirms civic activity tied to official notaries on New Year’s Day.
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Will Davis
Curry
Examination for teachers certificates at Estan dan
The regular mid winter examination for applicants or those seeking higher grades will be held at the school building on Friday and Saturday 14 and 15 1910. Fees apply.
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Estan Dan
Insurance Companies Admitted in New Mexico 1909 Totals
In 1909 New Mexico admitted three life, three fire, one casualty and one bonding companies, bringing totals to 28 life, 35 fire, 18 miscellaneous and 24 fraternal. The Insurance Commissioner Jacobo Chaves reported receipts of 35 759 85 dollars for the year.
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New Mexico
Jacobo Chaves
Minister and sons Charged in Roswell Shooting Death
Rev John C Trap a Corona Lincoln county truck farmer and his sons Malcolm and John have been jailed in Chaves county for the murder of Constable W J McAdams at Corona. The trio surrendered after reaching Roswell seeking lawyers and changing venue. McAdams had earlier jailed Trap for carrying a Winchester.
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Roswell
N. M
John C. Trap
Church of Christ
Corona
Lincoln County
Chaves County
Malcolm
John
W. J. McAdams
Torrance
Gatewood
Graves
Jhose
McAdams
Trap
Winchester
District Court
Curry
Pope
Prohibition
Law and Order
Albuquerque Journal
Estancia
Oratorical Contest at Methodist Church January 1910
Program lists a double contest at the Methodist Church on Tuesday January 18 1910 with solo performances by Miss Marsh Edith Atkinson and Goldie Short among others. The jailer Mr Brown reports only three boarders at the county boarding house.
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Methodist Church
Summers
Miss Marsh
T. N. Russell
Joe
Edith Atkinson
Goldie Short
Rena Smith
Janie Marsh
Mercedes Cable
sBessie Atkinson
County Treasurer's 1910 Fund Balance Report
The county treasurer's report lists a neat balance on hand across funds as of January 1 1910 with allocations detailed by fund type and amount.
Small Holding Claims Filing Deadline Stressed in Territory
The surveyor general urges holders of small land claims in New Mexico to file by March 3, 1910. Applicants must obtain Application No. 1a forms and prove 20 years of adverse possession, with details to be sworn before a notary.
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March
Surveyor General
John March
Ofum Wand
New Mexico
Section Township
Range
Territory
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Game and Fish Licenses
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