Court Rules for Gallup Wholesale Liquor Dealers
The district court in Albuquerque granted a permanent injunction against the city over a $3000 annual wholesale liquor license tax. Judge Meecham found the tax excessive and unreasonable, returning the force of the pre-85 license. The city will appeal, while retail liquor cases proceed in the state supreme court.
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Gallup
District Court
Albuquerque
Meecham
Overson
A. T. Hannett
Supreme Court of
Meechem
Supreme Court
New Officials Take Offices Next Week in McKinley County
Newly elected Republican officers will assume duties Tuesday in McKinley County. S. H. Aldrich becomes county treasurer with a deputy. Sam Dimon and Charles Davis shift to assessor. Louis Silva becomes probate judge. Palmer Ketner takes school superintendent post. new county commissioners Brown Neumann and Herrera set to begin roles. J. T. McDermott named county surveyor. Legislators Overson, Leyba, and Gordon head to Santa Fe for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
S. EH. Aldrich
Sam. Dimon
Charles W. Davis
Louis Silva
Palmer Ketner
Board
George ‘T., Brown
Hanns Neumann
D. Herrera
J. T. McDermott
Santa Fe
Ove Overson
L. Leyba
McKinley County
John Gordon
Senate
Gus
Mulholland
Fred Meyers
Notice of butcher shop move to Rail Road and Second streets
Notice to the people of Gallup especially ladies that the butcher shop has moved from the north side to the corner of Rail Road and Second streets. Fresh and cured meats will be kept at all times and served with courteous treatment and delivery. Bell announces the new location and invites inspection.
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Gallup
McKinley County Sets January 8 Election for Justice and Constables
The Board of County Commissioners of McKinley County New Mexico proclaims January 8 1917 as election day for Justice of the Peace and constables across precincts 1 through 17 18 14 15 16 17. Polls open 9 A M to 6 P M. Qualified voters in each precinct may vote. Names of election judges listed for each precinct.
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McKinley County
Board of County Commissioners
New Mexico
McKiley County
Erectieg
Mulholland
R. Jones
R Meal
Jones Fair
T. Garrett
John Philips
Audino
Dimon
David Garcia
Franco: Romero
Office
Citizens Light, Power and Telephone Co
E. C. Hennis
J. M Apodaca
John Schauers
Hanson
Geo. Heath
M. Picard
Southwestern Coal Co
Andreus
S. Horebin
C. H. Kelsey
Rev. Fryling
J. M. Williams
Iield
H. ‘Whiteman
L. W. Gregg
Paul Borra
A. Proctor
John Svob
A. J. Bunsey
A. ‘Arnold
C.F. Gorman
Mark Bouma
Arnold’s
B. Harvey
J. Farris
Harvey Store
J. M. ‘Cordova
S. Martinez
L. Martinez
Coal Prices Rise and Local Shortages Reported
Coal prices advance at mines and with local dealers amid higher output costs and scarce supply in southern Arizona, where coal sells for about thirteen dollars per ton. Red Cross Chapter plans January 8 meeting, after postponing New Year’s gathering. Weather brings many cases, theater listings note upcoming program stars Robert Warwick and Mary Pickford.
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Arizona
Red Cross
Gregory Page
Lawrence
Empress Theater
Ketner Grocery to Move to New Central Location
Ketner Grocery plans a swift relocation from the Odd Fellows building to the Arcade saloon site between Shanklin Hardware and Gordon Dry Goods, in Railroad avenue. The new store will feature attractive shelving and showcases and aim to be one of the southwest’s most attractive groceries.
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Ketner Grocery
Odd Fellows
Arcade
Shanklin, Hardware and Gordon Dry
Railroad Avenue
Civic letter hints at voter tax concerns for city
The Herald reports a late civic communication from an unexpected source about city government and tax issues. The piece notes it will appear next week for readers and voters, mentioning the Rex Sunday 2 30 toll time and ongoing local matters.
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the Herald
Theatres Consolidate Management of Rex and Gem
The Rex and Gem theaters consolidate management with Fred McCoy of the Gem taking an interest in the Rex alongside Lindoh and McLaren. The Gem closes tonight under McCoy and will reopen soon under new management. the Rex, closed for three nights, reopens tomorrow with a matinee and continues as before. Some Gem services persist at the Rex and vice versa as a combined program of the best services from both houses. Ed Junker and family of Thoreau visited the city this week. Junker is employed at the McGaffey Mills.
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Rex
Gem
Fred McCoy
The
Lindoh
McLaren
McCoy
Ed Junker
Thoreau
Junker
McGaffey Mills
Cards of Thanks From Peter Kitchen and Family
We express heartfelt thanks to friends who offered kindness and sympathy during our recent affliction and loss.
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Peter Kitchen
Registered optician Wurm Burke adds new department
Jewelers announce the addition of Edward P. Sellard as registered optician arriving from Albuquerque. He is highly recommended and will benefit the store’s customers with the new optical department.
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Wurm and Burke
Edward P. Sellard
Albuquerque
Sellard
Well Known Gallup Citizens Pass In Grim Reaper
George Koenig died suddenly at his home on Hill Avenue after a brief illness. He was at work Saturday, attended a Christmas event in Allison with his daughter Henrietta, walked home, grew exhausted, and was taken by auto to his home. Funeral held at Sacred Heart church with Knights of Columbus and Santa Fe colleagues present. Interment at Hill Crest Cemetery. Survived by wife, adopted daughter, sister and brothers.
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George Koenig
Hill Avenue
Koenig
Allison
Henrietta
George Kraker
Joseph
Europe
Austria
Sacred Heart ‘Church
Knights’ of Columbus
Santa Fe
Hill Crest Cemetery
Help wanted and house for rent ad from Gallup paper
The notice invites aid for those in need and asks readers to state their needs for rapid assistance. It also lists Gallup Employment Bureau with Theodore Silva as agent and provides a contact number. A separate item advertises a four room house for rent with a sleeping porch and bath, contact Waring at the T.A. address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup Employment
Gallup
N.N
Theodore Silva
Series of crimes and disturbances reported around town
A Christmas night hold up attempt near the Bickel trading store ended when a passerby intervened. A Navajo youth frightened a white girl on the north side with inappropriate proposals. The Western Stores store at Gibson was burglarized on December 20, with about $600 in value stolen. William Taylor is wanted on forged check charges. A Baltimore film controversy over Purity and censorship is described with theatre poster antics and a staged paint fix.
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Bickel
Western Stores Company
Gibson
William Taylor
s_onj
Taylor
Baltimore
W. F. Stone
Holly
Liberty
Woods
New York
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Muchie Rex
Gus Mulholland
Los Angeles
Dwight Allison
Strangers Club
M. Cotton S Companies
Valentine Pearton
Deming
Mr. Faulkner
McKinley County Bank
Winston
Sam ‘Pimon
W.D. Bell
Mendini
Railroad Ave
Bank Saloon
Ruiz
Hej
He. Cary
Rouse
Robert Holder
Payson
Ariz
Maggie
Lovelady
Bluewater
Holder
Carlos, Torres
Avaristo Lozano
Rause
Albert Dye
Elwood Yazza
Grim -Reaper
Charles McKittrick
San Diego
Cal
Carl McKittrick
Moses
Cleo Ridghkey
T.A
Waring
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