14 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
The Estancia News
Location
Estancia, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
1
Local elopement of Winnie Booth and Clarence Lasater with May Cowley and Howard Soper sparks family inquiries. Couple reportedly wed in Los Lunas after traveling through Mountainair and Albuquerque with later reports of forgiveness and planned celebrations. Probate clerk and Masons activity noted in town.
Ancient trees near Manzano host the annual picnic on July 19 and religious services on July 20. Organizers aim to make it a regular town outing with visitors from the valley, while locals highlight the ruins of Cuara and the old Torreca fortress.
A sequence of rabbit drives near town yields large numbers killed or corralled. Last Tuesday near J. J. Smith’s home about 300 rabbits were captured, many killed outside the wire. A second drive added over 100 more, totaling about 500 so far with more hunted last Friday. A third drive is planned today near the Romero homestead as crowds continue the pest control effort.
Yesterday morning a fire consumed the Weaver family's house north of town, total loss with all household effects destroyed. J G Weaver and family were displaced. T J Frank to take charge of the remnant and move the household to the Alamo Hotel temporarily.
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