Incompetent County Officers Criticized Over Tax Rolls
A local editorial blasts county officers especially the assessor for errors in recent tax rolls approved by the board of county commissioners. It argues voters should choose capable officials, cites discrepancies in school tax allocations, cattle indemnity, and land valuations, and calls for proper equalization hearings and timely actions. It names cases including J. Dye Estancial Savings Bank and Mr. Atkinson, noting inconsistencies in land valuations and clerical mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
J. Dye
Frank
Estancial Savings Bank
Lucia postoffice named and postmistress appointed
Postoffice at Lucia renamed from Lucy to Lucia per Postoffice Department to avoid confusion with Lacey. Mrs L A Pierce named postmistress and office to be ready soon. Also criticizes county boards for not publishing annual receipts and expenditures per law. calls for public disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
L. A. Pierce
Lucy
Lucia
Postoffice Department
Lacey
Death of Mrs McCabe at Moriarty Funeral Held
Mrs Pearl McCabe wife of Frank McCabe of Moriarty died October 8 1908 after illness. Funeral held Friday afternoon at Estancia Cemetery. She had been moved to St Vincent hospital Santa Fe but died in the early morning. She leaves two children aged two and four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl McCabe
Frank McCabe
Moriarty
Estancia
Awards at Irrigation Congress highlight prizes and winners
The Irrigation Congress awarding extensive prizes including the Hearst thousand dollar cup won by Utah with New Mexico second. Eddy County New Mexico leads county prizes with three year old males for best single farm wheat and oats. Geo Cowgill Phoenix earns best exhibit of forage plans. J Rousalt Las Cruces takes canned tomatoes. Keen Bros Pueblo Colorado wins two-way plow by John Deere. W O Knudson Brigham City Utah claims two horse power engine. S. W. Hightower Estancia nets dry farming products prize. Oscar Snow Las Cruces receives cereals prize. Oscar Stow Las Cruces wins Pabst cap for barley. Estancia Valley residents contribute to Torrance County exhibits. prizes paid at ten o clock.
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Utah
New Mexico
Eddy County
N. M
Geo. Cowgill
Phoenix
Arizona
Burton G. Messman
Colo
Menaul
Ail Juergu
San
Ariesid
Jack Viljoenino
B. J. Viljoen
Fred J. Kiesel
B. F. Avery and Sons
George Cowgill
Hughes Mercantile Company
S. W. Hightower
Estancia
American Fuel Company
Oscar Snow
Las Cruces
Talmadge Buntin Land Company
One Hobby and The State Campaign in New Mexico
A San Marcial standard editorial rails against candidate Andrews, accusing him of having a single hobby and supporters who repeat the same charge. The piece questions his education, ability, character, and qualifications, suggesting the only claim is political pull and the influence of campaign spoils. It labels the opposition as a one-note chorus about pie and favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Ico Democrat
Prominent Estancia Pioneer Harry Baker Atkinson Dies
Harry Baker Atkinson died at his parents home northwest of Estancia at 2 p m on October 12 1908 from measles that settled on his lungs after nearly a year He was 81 years 8 months and 2 days old Born in Milan County Texas he came to New Mexico eight years ago A strong man he held influential roles in territorial affairs and church life He helped develop Estancia and the neighboring community His funeral was at the home officiated by Rev Randolph Garver with a large cortege to the cemetery reflecting wide respect for his life and service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Baker Atkinson
Estancia
M. B. Atkinson
Milan County
Texas
J. Vz
Sultmeyer
Atkinson
New Mexico
Io Business
Estanciada
Central
Harvey
Presbyterian Church of
Istancia
Randolph Garver
Valley resident breaks limb in wagon accident
Breaks limb Henry Boyle, a recent Valley arrival, was loading salt for J H Buckelew when a slip while mounting the wagon left his leg crushed under the wheels. He hopped to stop the team after calling for a surgeon. Dr. Mason and Dr. Boyd reduced the fracture. He has no home here and Buckelew has him at the ranch until he can leave again, the Hearst cup. The rest of the passage lists many prize awards at the exposition, naming winners in sugar beets, sewing machine gear, truck-gardening, cotton, brewing barley, vegetables, chili, squashes, and related prizes, with places such as San Francisco, Pajarito NM, Phoenix, Del Norte CO, Albuquerque, Cruces NM, and Brigham City UT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Boyle
J.H. Buckelew
Mason
Boyd
Buckerew
Spud Grower Castagna Brings Sizeable Potatoes to Town
More Spuds by Joe Castagna, resident five miles southwest of Estancia, shows good samples in town on Wednesday. Each potato averaged about one and a fourth pounds. He stores several hundred bushels, ensuring food supplies for a while. The Estancia Valley is poised to gain further renown for potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Castagna
Estancia
Mrs. Asa Minard Leaves for Oklahoma Visit
Mrs. Asa Minard departed Sunday evening to visit her home folks in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Minard
Oklahoma
Estancia Community Service Honored by Neighbors
Local residents and friends gathered to express esteem and sympathy for an honored service in Estancia, highlighting strong community ties and gratitude for contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estancia
New Mexico Methodist Conference to Meet in Sant Fe
The Annual Conference of the New Mexico Mission of the Methodist Church will be held at Santa Fe October 21 25 1908 with Bishop C G W Smith presiding. The leader pastor Rev W A Pratt presents the address on the Educational Societies of the Church Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
the Methodist Church
Sant. Fe
CG. W. Smith
W. A. Pratt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board of Equalization
Board of Commissioners Hkewiee
Board of Commissioners
Assessor
Altho
Rers
Boards of County Couws
Leences
Orither
Irrigation Congress
Torrance County
Torance County
The
San Marcial
San Francisco
John Becker
Belen
Ilinois Sewing Machine Company
Clofes Sanchez
Pajarito
Mitchell Lewis
R. B. Putney
George Cowzilli
Hendrie and Boithoff
Exposition Grounds
W. O. Lundson
Brigham City
W.H. Andrews
George W. Cowgill
Southwestern Brewery and Tee Company
Os Snow
Cruces
JH. W. Elmendorf
Elmendorf
N.M
R. A Chisholm
del Norte
H.C. Burgum
John Solomon
Albuquerque
Frank A. Hubbell
EB. B. Booth
Easterday and Son
J. D. Hand
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