13 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
The Estancia News
Location
Estancia, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
1
Superintendent Clark explains the school election law and its contradictions. The notice outlines elections for all districts on April 6, 1908, with voters paying taxes qualified to vote, election place, and reporting requirements. It details terms, vacancies, and the need for at least two directors in 1908, and advises county superintendents to direct districts on numbers, terms, oath, ballot form, and voter qualifications.
At Hatley ranch northeast of town an altercation last Monday morning left Louis McKinley shot in the abdomen and seriously wounded, with Wesley Halloway and L. E. Hallsy also hurt. McKinley and Halloway worked for J. E. Pauley on a well drill. Hatley ordered the workers to stop, threats followed, and shots were fired. McKinley was taken to a Santa Fe hospital, where his condition remained critical but improving slightly.
Superintendent Jar amillo announced the formation of Silverton School District No. 17 in TorFrance County. Boundaries begin at the southeast corner of section 32, township 8 north, range 8 east, then proceed north one mile, east one mile, north five miles to the town boundary, west three miles, south six miles along the township edge, then east two miles back to the start.
The Estancia Public Service Company elected directors for the coming year: M. B. Atkinson James Walker E W Roberson A H Garnett and J J Lasater. The board will meet soon to decide on artesian well plans as drilling reaches about 310 feet with a rotary drill needed to go deeper.
Auli Saloon League calls a meeting for next Wednesday night March 18 at the Baptist Church. All interested are urged to attend to begin earnest work and move into actual business.
Three emigrant carts were brought to Estancia from Polo City Oklahoma by R J Porter D M Short and C J Sicumons. They carried household goods farming implements seven head of work horses nine cows and hogs. They intend to settle the valley and engage in yeoman work to develop the area.
The Excursionists arrive and stay with Estancia Business Men hosting a breakfast at Bennett's Café on Fifth Street and Williams Avenue. A 9:00 reception follows at the Methodist Church hosted by Estancia Valley farmers with speeches from J P Kennedy and other excursion members representing local and regional groups.
A nostalgic Estancia tune extols distant homes and flowers from snowcapped peaks to spring waters. The verses praise Estancia's loyal heart, wish for reunions with Albuquerque friends, and send a hearty toast to men of valor and music, signed by Mrs. C. H. Hittson.
The federal land office reports February homestead entries surpassing all prior months in Santa Fe with January and February breaking records. New Year activity exceeds 700 entries in Santa Fe and 1,200 across three other offices, prompting staff moves and the creation of a fifth land district at Tucumcari. Population in the territory exceeds 5,000 since January.
Under a new law approved February 8 1903 U S citizens with necessary qualifications may file a second homestead entry. The act allows those who had made a prior homestead entry but lost forfeited or abandoned it to receive homestead benefits as if the prior entry never occurred. Applicants must provide former entry description and date. Fraud cancellations and relinquishments for valuable consideration are excluded.
Three residents died in the Estancia district this week. S K Rush, editor of the Messenger, died Wednesday night in Moriarty after a brief illness caused by peritonitis. his remains were taken to Delphus Kansas for interment. J G Mussen, near Batancia, died at the Alimo Hotel after long ill health, a Mason and Irish native with no known relatives. funeral to be conducted by the local lodge. Perfecta McAfee died at 10:30 a m yesterday in Estancia, a Las Cruces native with four daughters and one son. funeral to be held in Chilili with remains moved there yesterday morning.
Gabino Padilla of Manzano was tried before Justice Zamora on a Territorial Game Warden warrant for killing wild turkey out of season. He was found guilty, fined $60, and the $50 value of the birds led to a costly offense. two birds were killed at $25 each, with vestments remitted.
The Sunday School Institute held last Friday to Monday attracted strong attendance and interest. Participants fulfilled topics cheerfully and creditably while Rev Rupard delivered inspiring talks proving masters in the field. The local pastor Rev D B Jackson also earned much credit for his tireless efforts in making the meetings a success.
A farewell reception was hosted by Mrs. L. B. Miller four miles north of Estancia for Mrs. T. J. Heady. The social event featured cake and coffee and drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. Heady and several local residents.
Vaughn New Mexico reports a dramatic railway land grab as Rock Island and E P S W stake a claim to Vaughn. Santa Fe had spent years shaping a vast townsite with yards depots and water works. A dawn Rock Island special moved in to establish a rival townsite, altering the race for Vaughn’s growth and control.
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