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Newspaper

The Gallup Herald

Location

Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1921

Page

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New Mine Modern Chief Visits Gallup Coal Operations

J M Sully managing director of Gallup American Coal visits Gallup mines inspecting Mine No 5 shafts and progress on Mine No 6. He praises work as the most up to date in the country and voices confidence in the industry despite a weak business mood. Sully plans to stay through next week.

J. M. Sully Gallup American Coal Company Gallup J. Sully Sully New Mexico

Beloved Grants Resident Julia Bibo Dies at 32

Julia Bibo of Grants died Wednesday at St Marys Hospital from typhoid fever after a month of illness. A San Francisco native, she moved to Grants in 1907 with husband Nathan Bibo and leaves three children. The body was sent to California for burial with family members accompanying.

Julia Bibo Grants Nathan Bibo St. Mary’s Hospital Bibo Gallup San Francisco California

Mrs E A Depew Dies at 47 in New Mexico

Mrs E A Depew of Farmington died Tuesday morning at her daughter Mrs Sidney Boardman’s home in Gallup after months with Brights disease and a stroke. She leaves a husband in Santa Fe and four or five children. Her sisters are Mrs Chittenden and Mrs Phelps. funeral and burial were in Farmington.

E. Depew Farmington Sidney Boardman Gallup Chittenden Phelps

Entertainments for Niece Abbie King at Hill Avenue Home

Mrs A H DeLong hosted a series of entertainments at her Hill avenue home in honor of her niece Miss Abbie King. Miss King, a Texas State University senior, has visited Gallup for two to three weeks, with many Gallup youths included among the guests.

A. H.delong Hill Avenue Abbie King Miss King Texas Gallup

Pinon Crop Outlook Sees Large Harvest This Fall

John Kirk notes promising pinon nut prospects after a California trip. Indians report favorable signs with nuts maturing after the first frost and most of the yield processed through Gallup. Expected value ranges from $25 000 to $50 000 as tribes brace for a tighter gathering season.

John Kirk California

County Jail Remains Empty After Month of Silence

Sheriff McCamant and Deputy Coon report the county jail has been absolutely empty for 30 days, the longest period in seven years. They say enforcing the law is difficult when no disputes arise and the jail feels unsafe to operate under current conditions.

McCamant Coon

McKinley County Delegates Named to State Convention

An uninstructed delegation of fifteen was chosen by the McKinley County Republican convention to represent the county at Santa Fe's State Republican convention on the 18th. The meeting, led by Gregory Page, elected officers, filled precinct chairmanships, and approved a resolution backing the Bursum Club movement with recommended organizers Mrs. Sam Dimon and F. D. Pino.

McKinley County Santa Fe Court House Gregory Page Charles W. Davis H. A. Manda Charles R. Bellmaine W. H. Carter Berredo Ba R.C. Garrett F. Montano August Richter G. B. Phillips W. H. Morris J. W. Chapman Louis Stewart Jack Kammer Jesus Apodaca, Sr E. K. Brrett Ricarte Montoya Sam Dimon del Arcey B. A. Wetherill Harry Lloyd H. C. Denny Sharp Hanson J. W. Bontems C. K. Ross Evan Z. Vogt Richard K. White J. D. Mowrer K.W. Dennard Wm. S. King Wm. Delaney J. Dean Lotario Padilla Albert Vigil Wm. A. Porter W. M. Ashton Jas. Merchant J. E. McVeigh Estevan Silva J. B. McKinley L. P. Shryer L. E. Ambrose C. F. Reinhardt Chester C. Dobson L. E. Gould H. E. O’donnell G. A. Byus P. N. Griego H. Neumann Roy Wood Frank Taylor Sam Morbin C. N. Cotton Alfred Ruiz del, Arcy C. M. Rouse B. I. Staples F. D. Pino

Saunders Charms With Violin at Community House Recital

Violinist Robert J. Saunders and pianist OFléy Mes presented a joint program Tuesday night under the Gallup Woman's Club. A well filled audience praised the classical selections. the event, a decade long touring duo, was a financial success thanks to the club ladies led by Mrs. William Bickle.

Robert J. Saunders William Bickle C. A. Carrington W. &.Clarke W. H. Collins Estin Burks W. B. Cantrell J.M. Carman G. A. Payne

Seaberg to Perform Recital at Community House

Miss Agnes Seaberg of Raton New Mexico guest of Dr and Mrs A C Pratt her soprano voice praised in concerts She will give a concert at the Community House the date to be announced She will be assisted by Mrs Stark and Prof Gross later lines mention a party including Miss Francis Wilson Mrs S A Davis and John Phatcher planning to see Hopi snake dances at Second Mesa and Walpi next week for about a week

Bursum Nominated by New Mexico Republican Convention

The Republican State Convention at Santa Fe nominated Herbert Bursum by acclamation to fill the U S Senate seat. He pledged campaign effort and predicted a large victory, with Holt urging justice for settlers and Indian rights and support for agricultural interests and veteran benefits.

Bursum Senate Falk Harding Republican Party Renehan Congress Mexico Holt

Mexican is Found Dying on Santa Fe Tracks

Manuel Martinez a 36 year old Santa Fe section hand was found unconscious on the Santa Fe tracks near the freight depot about four o clock Sunday morning. He died at 1 PM. Officials presume a passing train struck him. he suffered a head wound and facial injuries. He was married and had lived in this country about five years. He had twenty dollars when he left home Saturday afternoon.

Manuel Martinez Santa’ Fe Martinez The Santa Fe

Oil firm reports 500 foot well in Gallup area

Mr Bernard Halliday field manager of Section 9 Oil Company visited Gallup this week saying a well is down about 500 feet with prospects for a good flow of oil. They use two Parkerburg rigs and expect four more rigs by January 1.

Bernard Halliday Section 9 Oil Company Gallup Halliday Parkersburg

Midwest Refining Co to Begin Oil Drilling Near Shiprock

The Midwest Refining Company a Standard Oil subsidiary has leased 4600 acres about seven miles southeast of Shiprock and will start drilling immediately. Equipment is on site and 150000 dollars will be spent before year’s end. Navajo labor will be employed largely, seen as a positive for the Indians this year.

Midwest. Refining Company Standard Oil Company Shiprock Colorado Line

Death takes father of Mrs. W. H. Morris

W H Morris learned by wire that George W Riddell aged 78 died at 2 46 am in Brazil Indiana. Riddell had not fully recovered from influenza and age aided the fatal illness. Mrs Morris and her daughter Carolyn will travel to Indiana near early September with Morris joining them later and Carolyn remaining to study at St Mary's of the Woods for another year.

Morris Brazil Indiana George W .Riddell Mr. Riddell Mr. Morris Mrs. Morris Miss Carolyn St. Mary's of the Woods

Santa Fe Officials Inspect Damaged Road on Gallup Trip

Several prominent Santa Fe officials visited Gallup Thursday night for an inspection of a road section damaged by heavy rains. Attendees included J. R. Hitchcock assistant general manager W. Matthie division superintendent R. R. Ball chief engineer and Mr McNeil general foreman. They will tour the line by car with Gallup as headquarters.

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Griego Reports Unanimous Support for Bursum at Santa Fe

P N Griego returned from the Republican Convention in Santa Fe and said sentiment favored Bursum. He noted smooth proceedings and a roaring celebration when the motion to nominate Bursum unanimously carried. Griego served on the permanent organization committee.

P. N. Griego Santa Fe Bursum Griego Committee On Permanent Organization

Death of Los Angeles father shocks Cliff Farrar

Cliff Farrar of the C. N. Cotton Company received a wire confirming the death of his father in Los Angeles. He was 61 years old and had recently returned from the coast.

Cliff Farrar C. N. Cotton Company Los Angeles Farrar

Jesse T. Ritchie Buried in Gallup After Service

The Gallup youth Jesse T. Ritchie, 22, of Company E 21st Engineers, killed at the front in France, will be buried tomorrow. Funeral services will be held Sunday morning with the American Legion Palmer Ketner Sr. in charge and firing squad pallbearers from the post. The body rests at Gallup Undertaking Co. parlors with wreaths from El Paso Post and state Legion groups. Ritchie died when a shed exploded near a locomotive on November ? 1918, awaiting relatives from Colorado.

Jesse T. Ritchie Gallup France Colorado Palmer Ketner, Sr American Legion Gallup Undertaking Company el Paso New Mexico Ritchie Company E 21St Engineers The Santa Fe Gordon Griffin Arthur Stokes J. W

Local W R C to organize Gallup chapter

Mrs. Ella M. French the National Inspector of the Woman's Relief Corps will visit Gallup mid next week to organize a local corps. The organization started as G A R auxiliaries and now assists Civil War veterans and their dependents, plus child welfare and Americanization work.

Ella M. French Los Angeles Woman's Relief Corp Gallup Woman's Relief Corps Womens Relief Corps French Sini Frost

Mechem reverses stance on amendment No. 8

Governor Mechem, who once backed amendment No. 8, now urges its defeat. He cites a tax roll shrinkage of about 50 million dollars making ratification inadvisable as state assessed value drops threaten school funding. Educational Auditor Joerns’ statewide budget review supports the concern.

Santa FE Mechem John Joerns

McGaffey Mills Nearing September Restart at Perea

McGaffey company lumber mills at Perea near Albuquerque may start at full capacity around September 1. The plant can produce about 75 000 feet daily and employs 400 to 600 workers. W H Allen notes the run length is uncertain but could be sustained for some time amid nearby mill closures.

Albuquerque N. M McGaffey Company Perea W. H. Allen McKinlye Land and Lumber Company

Woman's Club Program Committee Met at Evans Home

The program committee led by Mrs. Frank Evans met at her home to plan club activities for the coming months. The first meeting will be held early next month at the Very House where Mrs. H Neumann will present a paper on the early history of New Mexico.

The Woman’s Club Frank Evans A. H. DeLong A. T. Hannett Champion Evans H. Neumann New Mexico

General Scott Visits Gallup on Inspection Tour

Major General Hugh L. Scott accompanied by Brigadier General J. A. Johnston and Colonel H. J. Slocum halted in Gallup for a few hours en route to Fort Defiance and Hopi snake dances. The group traveled four days from the Grand Canyon, meeting old friends such as C. N. Cotton and Senator J. L. Hubbell, and planned to witness dances at First Mesa on the 22nd and Second Mesa on the 25th. General Scott, former U.S. Army Chief of Staff and current National Board of Indian Commissioners member, discussed Navajo and Hopi welfare and history, and recalled prior assignments and negotiations with Native tribes.

Hugh L. Scott J. A. Johnston H. J. Slocum Gallup Fort Defiance Grand Canyon General Scott C. N. Cotton J.L. Hubbell Peter Parquett Grant Scott Calvary New Mexico Arizona Beautiful Mountain Bluff el Paso Villa Lorenzo Hubbell Theodore Roosevelt Senator Hubbell Santiago Hubbell West Point Johnston Gamp— Cody Deming France Albuquerque Slocum Columbus Pershing Mexico

Register Now for Coming Election

Registration books are open for the September 20 election featuring a U S senator race and eleven state constitutional amendments. Register by September 10. precinct four books are in Room 7 at the courthouse and precinct three at Banner Drug Store. Do not rely on prior registration.

United States Court House Banner Drug Store

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Says J. M. Sully Grants Passes Away E. A. Depew Robert J. Saunders Charms With Violin Miss Seaberg Holm Herbert B. Holt Midwest - Refining CO TRIP GOV. Mechem McGaffey Mills
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