New Mexico Central railroad to form from Santa Fe and Albuquerque lines
Privatized assets from the east join with the Santa Fe Central to create the New Mexico Central railroad. Robert Lawes of Denver is named president designate as Albuquerque hosts a August meeting to finalize merger plans. The merged line will run 116 miles from the east to Albuquerque and is expected to hire a large workforce to accelerate construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etfe Central Railway
Santa Fe
Santa Pete Torrance
Albuquery
Astern Railroad
New Mexico Central Railroad
Albuquerque Hastera Railroad
New
Mesita Central
Staan
Albuquerque Basten
Albuquerque
Haranemul
Robert Laws
Denver
New Mexico Central
Saint
Santa Fe Central Rail Ori Way
Citisen
Teneas
Coulttiy
New Mexico
Directors Select Principal At Mstencia School District Meeting
The Mstencia School District board met last Saturday and named Notwell, formerly of Nipton Missouri, as principal. Nettie Gordon Minnie Laws and Colling were chosen as teachers. The board plans a nine month term and hopes to open in the new building if possible, signaling a strong outlook for the upcoming school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mstencia
Shore
Tim
Busrd
Notwell
Nipton
Nettie Gordon
Minnie Laws
Colling
Tourd
Death after serpent bite at Estancia Valley
Walter Stowe aged unknown years died Monday afternoon at Batdwelu Cemetery after being bitten by a rattlesnake near a mile from home on May Sith day. He had shown signs of improvement before sudden decline. funeral was led by Rev. W. A. Pratt of the Methodist Church. The Stowe family had moved to Estancia Valley from Enid Oklahoma a little over a year ago, homesteading south of Estancia, with many friends offering sympathies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stowe
Batdwelu
Walter
W. A. Pratt
Methodial Church
Estancia
Enid
Oklahoma
Mass Meeting Scheduled After Noon at Methodist Church
An exiled meeting notice invites all interested in the matter to gather Saturday after noon at three o clock in the Methodist Church. The gathering will decide what steps to take regarding the present location south stat Estancia for the arpose. A full attendance is urged.
Revival Meetings Begin at Baptist Church Next Sunday
Revival gatherings start at the Baptist Church this coming Sunday with E Ward of Alamogordo assisting. Pastor Ward invites all to attend, welcome all past and new worshipers to the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Ward
Almmogordo
Piano Recital by Verde Corsett and Partners at Willard Hall
Mrs Maygaret Didien and Joseph H Alter lead a piano recital at HeChapel in Willard city on Tuesday night June 3rd. George Mountainair of Hop Arday notes admission at 25 cents with proceeds benefiting local arts fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maygaret Didien
Joseph H. Alter
M. Mel Alter
William A. Dentury
HeChapel
Willard
Geo. Mountainair
I Hoparday
Public burying ground battle gathers signers
The petition led by J. H. Bucketow and Hine seeks to relinquish control of the lane near Estancia Cemetery to keep it as a public burying ground. Signatures from residents were collected and published, with a meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist Church to decide the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bucketow
Hine
Methodist Church
Estancia
Bishop Pitaval Visits Ghurshes in Valiet
Local Catholics welcome Bishop Pitaval of Sants Pe arriving Tuesday to spend ten days visiting towns and churches in the valley. He is accompanied by Rev. Antonio Bessnett and Rev. Jose Gikathier. Confirmations were held at multiple churches with services continuing through the week and plans for further travel and religious ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitaval
Sants Pe
Ithe
Viaitlox
Antonio Besnett
Bateneis
Willard
Jose Gikathier
Parioh Pleat
Sianatino
Lstanein Echoolhi
Willord
Diytivud Soryites Wev
Tovianee
Minos Wells
Tanynie Point
Puget de Agustatley
NASA
Toreon
Tajapie
Sianedro
Cerrulon
Wiisee
Fuiin
Fou
Velta
Follovse
Celestina
V. Kemmily
Rousseau
Auleito Salieury
Velcarino Gutiz
Mra
Baud
Ate
J. Moyet
Fragmentary wedding notice hints at Bataneia Biffy Mie
A damaged local notice describes a couple and family presence at a private ceremony. It notes Na tandin wid and robust wishes from friends, with a playful line about a havivari on a Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bataneia
Mason-Ninoonan Nuptials Planned at Lightwood Ranch
Invitations have been issued by Dr and Mrs W H Mason for the marriage of their daughter Ada Beatrice Mason to Wm Minoonan on Wednesday June 2 at Lightwoodn the ranch home of the bride's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Mason
Ada Beatrice
Minoonan
Lighwodn
Mrs. G. L. Lasater Plans Visit to Her Old Home
Mrs. G L Lasater expects to travel to her former home in Tous for an extended visit, detailing plans to spend continued time there and return thereafter.
Roswell Democratic Convention Nomination Details
Roswell New Mexico June 10 The Democratic convention in session nominated C A Larragola of Las Vegas as candidate for delegate to congress with unanimous support. Twelve delegates chosen to attend the national convention at Denver each with half vote. Delegates instructed to support Bryan at the Denver convention and loyally back Larra gola. The meeting opened at 8 50 with heavy turnout and lively meetings as Bengerson and others spoke urging unity and support for the party’s ticket.
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Roswell
Dulegate
Congress
C. A. Larragola
Las Vegas
Larraxola
Denver
Bryan
Hamsby
Unanimous
Ate Son
Lister
Tie Conventiom
Himaulf
Bergussung
Audi
Fergusson
Herimiy
Thas
Banver
Canovs
Jawiktie
Sousa
Ariien
Yinton
Fragmented Mention of Willard and Martinique Crisis
Reading shows fragmented notes about Willard and a Patricia, with vague allusions to social plans, travel between locations, and a distant mention of St. Pierre on Martinique amid a looming threat. The text also references ships visiting a city, tourism concerns, and a strained schedule for an uncertain event.
Estancia Valley Exposition Prize Encourages Local Farmers
G Fh Vanstone of Hughes Mercantile in Estancia says a one hundred dollar prize for the best non irrigated farm exhibit at the National Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque will showcase Estancia Valley produce. He notes the contest favors valley farmers due to proximity and irrigation constraints and hopes the prize stays local to benefit Estancia Valley agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanStone
Valle
Priz
Hughes Mercantile Company
National Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
Estancia
van Stone
Albuin Valley
Changes in Burruss firm and store renovation noted
A New Mexico item reports the Burruss firm changing to Burrus & Bra with one half to be retained by Burress. The store room gets a full renovation including floor shelving paint and a rear office. JH McCutcheon, ex Albuquerque Advertiser editor, visiting News office expresses optimism for democracy en route to Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Burruss
Burrus & Bra- J. OW. Brasheare
Burress Shen
Albuquerque
Las Cruces
Santa Fe
Pons Company Selects Directors in Annual Meeting
Shine Valley Public Utilities held its annual directors meeting on June 6. J. W. Brashears was named President and General Manager, with R. O. Reagan as Vice President, A. Burruss as Secretary, J. F. Lasater as Treasurer, and M. i. All elected to the board. Over a thousand dollars in stock changed hands this year, signaling strong investor interest and growing utility demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aow
Shine Valley Public Utilities Comany
Yeaj Eniattion
H. A. Hart
J. W. Brashears
R. ON. Reagan
A. Burruss
J. F. Lasater
M. i
Sue Auto Company Sues for Receiver Appointment
Sue Auto Company and McGillivray Brothers with Mr. Densmore sue Albuquerque Estancia Automobile Co seeking a receiver to manage affairs. They say the business has not been paying bills and must be settled in full. Also notes Prank Decker recovering from mumps and a Reading railroad incident where a brakeman saved an 11 year old after a wagon collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGillivray Brothers
Densmore
Albuquerque-Estancia, Automobile Co
Lawill
Reading
Postmaster Salary Raise Sees Estancia Office Advance
Advices from Washington indicate the Estancia postmaster salary will rise from 1100 to 1900 for 1909. The post office’s growth marks community progress, as Estancia has recently been upgraded to third class and sees a second raise within twelve months, signaling steady advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Estancia
Estancia Debuts Water Wagon Sprinkling Streets
Yesterday afternoon CoH Adams rode out with a new water wagon to sprinkle Estancia streets. Minor sprinkler adjustments were noted and will be finished today. The wagon operates thanks to liberal business subscriptions to the fund, keeping Estancia ahead though streets remain sometimes inconvenient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coh Adams
Estancia
Topeka
Prefers a Dry Climate
R. Zook reports a rain damaged area west of Estancia. Sherman, who proved up on his homestead last year, writes that rains have nearly ruined farmers and he prefers a dry country. A nephew echoes regret at leaving a good land. The Blaney Sunday School group picnicked yesterday in the mountains about eight miles west of the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Zook
Estancia
Sherman
Sherm
Blaney
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Santa Fe Gentral
Laws
Robert Lawes
Howes
Art Wort
Gliese
Abana
Mass Meeing
Odturdal
Pivaval
Ghurshes
Valiet
Baielgeksie
Oltist Glinth
Pierfayte
Keeler
Adin
G. B
Ar Palola
St. Pierre
Martinique
Montcapendant
Vunthin
Hughes A
Estangia Valley
G. FH. Vanstone
Ces
JH. McCutcheon
Pons Company
Melunelt
Decker
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