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Newspaper

The Gallup Herald

Location

Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

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Gallup Capital Controls All Stock Of Local Bank

Gallup stockholders have purchased Albuquerque citizens stock and now own all shares of the Gallup State Bank. Gregory Page president W H Morris vice president L R Goehring vice president John J Emmons cashier. Directors include Page Morris Goehring Neumann Je Emmons. Deposits rose from 85000 to 300000 in first year, a state record. Albuquerque sellers Herndon Marron Kerber Pollock McDonald remain as bank correspondents.

Gallup Albuquerque Gregory Page W.H. Morris L. R. Goehring John J.emmons W. H. Morris H. Neumann J. Je .Emmons State National Bank Messrs Herndon Marron Kerber Pollock McDonald Gallup Bank

Santa Fe smoke stacks toppled by derrick accident

Notice records that a derrick arm broke several guy wires beating down stacks at the old Santa Fe machine shops causing no injuries amid strong winds. It notes board actions and confirms future account recognitions pending requisitions by town trustees.

Board of ‘Town Santa Fe

Citizens Light and Power buys Peoples Light assets

Citizens Light and Power Co purchases the Peoples Light and Power Co assets including plant lines poles but not the franchise. The old plant closed Tuesday and Citizens began feeding lines. Gallup Telephone business bought from Gregory Page with cash and stock. A $100000 plant ordered. machinery delays possible. Kenneth Meyers and Edmondson from prior firms join the new company. Rates to permit a fair return. city pumping power proposal to follow. Rex Theatre offers a fine program for the coping week.

Peoples Light and Power Co Citizens Light and,Power Co Citizens Company Peoples Company Gallup Telephone Company Gregory Page Arives Victor-American Company Kenneth Meyers Reoples Edmondson Gallup Company

Order of the Eastern Star Elects Officers for Year

At Monday night’s meeting the group elected Worthy Matron Mrs Fannie Carrington Worthy Patron War Bickel Associate Rotary Cree Papier Gregaut er Woods Conductress Mrs Anna Woods Associate Conductress Mrs Katherine Cregar. Several appointive offices to be filled before the installation on the 18th.

Fannie Carrington War Bickel Rotary Gregauter

Court ruling limits Indian police power over nonreservation sheep

Judge Raynolds held in the Dugan vs Paquette case that the Indian superintendent lacked authority to seize sheep not on the reservation without normal legal process. The decision clarifies that ministerial power ends at the reservation border. The report also notes a local Gem theatre showing of The Girl of Lost Lake.

Raynolds Dugan Paquette McFie Edwards Lost Lake Gem Theatre Gallup

City Council Passes Ligerse Ordinances

At a regular meeting the City Council adopted two ordinances and read a third. One ordinance raises the license tax on automobiles for hire to 25 per vehicle, and another fixes a 5 per year tax on junk dealers. A circus side show ordinance was read. The council learned pricing for electrical power to pump wells and noted new water system tanks and a 1300 foot well. City officials discussed raises, but no salary increases were approved due to funding. An unauthorized drug bill led to a policy denying future unapproved city bills. Dr Allison’s bill for surgery on a Mexican victim was rejected. Willson, the city physician, said he performed only medical services.

Tonficnl The Herald Golino Gonzales Marshall Christman Allison Tom Rarsom Willson

Christmas gift drive for Company K of NMV1

Notice requests donations for a Christmas box for Company K of NMV1. People willing to give should leave gifts at the Page Hotel by December 15.

Red Cross Company K NMV1 Page Hotel

Rouse Appointed Justice of the Peace in Fourth Precinct

M Rouse of the Matlock Transfer Co was appointed justice of the peace for the fourth precinct replacing R S Mc Gehee who moved away by county commissioners. The resignation of B D Richards from the third precinct was accepted with no replacement yet. Certificates of election were issued to Republican county officers and state legislature members, while Democrat Richards reportedly resigned as United States Court Commissioner and moved to Manuelito.

M.° Rouse Matlock Transfer Co R.S. McGehee Mentmore B. D. Richards United States Court Gallup Manuelito Dr. Waring Virginia

Central city six room rental offered with box 504

The notice advertises a six room house for rent in the central part of the city with contact as Box 504. It mentions Paul Molcker Co offering Christmas articles including crepe de chine waists underwear and imported items plus Kaiser stockings. The Empress Theatre promotes a colorful weekly program and a magazine titled Picture Progress for moviegoers.

Paul Molcker Co Kaiser Empress Theatre

Notice to Tax Payers and Charity Donation Highlight

Notice states taxes for 1916 due December 18 with delinquency after December 28. Treasurer John G. Kammer warns interest accrues after the date. The Empress theatre benefit for Catholic hospital raised 156, donated by R. C. Garrett, owner. Proceeds from Red Cross benefit also noted. Tickets on sale at Banner Drug Store and Gem theatre for Ne er Do Well.

Banner Drug Store Gem John G. Kammer Catholic Hospital Empress Theatre R. C. Garrett Garrett Red Cross

Road link between St Johns and Gallup urged by Apache County judge

Judge Crosby argues for a north south automobile road connecting St Johns and Gallup to boost trade. He notes St Johns will produce butter eggs vegetables pork and beef and market access to Gallup would bring back goods. Road would also serve travelers to Utah and Colorado routes via Shiprock and Moab.

St. Johns Gallup Holbrook Colorado Utah Utah Point Arizona Shiprock New Mexico Springerville Apache County New Mexico Line George H. Crosby Jr Crasbys Board of County ‘Commissioners Mont Patie Erosby

District Court Concludes Busy Term With Sentences

The fall term of the district court adjourned as Judge Raynolds and staff returned to Albuquerque. Defendants in criminal actions received sentences from two to four years, with several sentences suspended. Civil cases ended with mixed results, including rulings for Dugan, Teitjen, Bukovich, and Lupian, while other divorces and settlements followed. Local visitors R J Bauman and Mrs. Elkington were noted in town.

Raynolds Madison Albuquerque Trail Frank Bailon Mariano Candelario Charles Scott Scott Arthur Stokes Jose Padilla Julius Richard Hayward Juan Sabada Ar Dendly Swernon WNAS G. .C. Sweet Peoples Light and Power Company Frank Dugan Peter Paquette A. Montoya Dugan Gallup Joe Teitjen McCoy Teitjen Bukovich Jurich Stalick Lupian C. Lz. Brown Irene Brown Mary Gregory the Diamond Coal A. T. Hannett

Road talks between Gallup and city officials

Authorities in Gallup and neighboring city explored plans on the road question. The talks emphasized mutual benefit and potential cooperation to advance regional routes and traffic improvements.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gallup. Capital State Bank LOGAL Methodist Church Empress Citizens Company Buys Assetts OF Peoples Light Company Rex Theatre Rex Rouse Miss Venables of Ft. Defiance Apache County Judge Advocates Gallup, Ol, Orns Road R. K.elkington of Thoreau R.J. Bauman Blackrock
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