Gallup merchants report record holiday trade and 1916 optimism
The town's shops, including the Stewart garage and local jewelers, say Christmas sales set a record and 1915 was the best year since Gallup became a town. Several merchants foresee higher stock and activity in 1916 as they plan for greater demand. Also noted are a high school debate on Woman's Suffrage and O. E. S club activities with a 1916 Mason officers installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hag
Stewart Garage
L R Goehring
Gallup State
Duquerqie
Wut Rm
Arid Barke
Busi
Gallup
Edward Bréntain
Paul Carrington
Joe
Brock
Orville
Ruxton
Wfioakeers
Miss Quick
Dowden
Miss Hornbein
Entertained Club
Mrs Hattie Evans Dies Sudden
Mrs Hattie Evans, about seventy eight, mother of Mrs Morris, died suddenly last Friday evening after a fall from a back door step near her Colorado residence. Her death is attributed to a weak heart and the fall shock. Funeral held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by Rev Emia at the Methodist church. Remains were at Rollie Undertaking parlors awaiting sons' arrival, none could come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie - Evans
Emia of
Methodist Neone
Christmas Party at Ketner Home Celebrates With Dance
Miss Josephine Ketner entertained Christmas night at her parents home with festive decorations a large Christmas tree and a Santa Claus gift reveal. Guests included Gertrude Reed Mary Wood Lelia Wells and more as dancing music and piano magic filled the evening and local officials and visitors were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Ketner
Palmer Kétner
Apeh
Santa Claus
Santa
Claire Dow
Gertrude“Reed
Mary Wood
Lelia Wells
Frances’ Evans
Elsie Kealer
Pearl Adams
Mary Morello
Mary More
Hazel
Willmunder
Ida Tibbetts
Marian ‘Tibbetts
Vivian Evans
Frank Evans
Sam Wood
Miss Hornbein
Ketner
Joseph’ Brock
Ralph Stone
Claire Dowden
Steve Baxter
Vincent Bivia
Clarke Noe
Charlie Spears
John Ford
Arthur Myers
James Carman
Robert Hight
Edward Brentari
Emmons Brother Safe, Weir Mooney Wedding in Albuquerque
J E Emmons of Gallup State Bank receives news his brother is with Americans in Chihuahua City, easing family anxiety. Miss Rowena Zilpha Mooney marries L E Weir at the bride’s sister home on Christmas day with Rev Emmons officiating, the couple leaving for Albuquerque for a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T.” Barsin
Albuquerque
City
Gallup State Bank
United States
Thomas B. Catron
Santa Fe
Gregory Pare
McCormick
Missiouri
Laguna
Isleta
Jet
Emmons
Paddack
Pearson Company
Chihuahua City
J. Emmons
Albuquesque
Rev . Emmons
John i
Weir-Mooney
Rowena
Zilpha’ “Mooney
L. E. Weir
James Christie
Methodist Church
Mr. Wei
Ana Shope
Aldrich's Auto Trip Breaks Axle in Ashfork
Allan Aldrich, bound for Los Angeles, arrived in Ashfork, Arizona with a broken axle. He awaits a replacement from the factory while his car is stored for the night. The 365 miles to Ashfork were covered in 50 minutes as road conditions were fair before the failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Aldrich
Los Angeles
Ashfork
Arizona
Att Axel
Axel
Askfork
Ina
Drought Adapted Seeds Listed by Professor Shinn
Professor Alva C. Shinn of Lukuchukai presents a list of grains and crops tested in a high desert climate at altitude 6,800 feet with sandy loam soil and varying precipitation. The seed catalog includes corn, wheat, oats, rye, barley, potatoes, grasses, alfalfa, clover, millets, beans, peas, squash and pumpkins, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva C. Shinn
Lukuchukai
Shinn
Is. Chin. Lee
Arig
Java
Defiance
Wisconsin
Girka Springs
Minnesota
Ohio
Sudan
King
Christmas Dance At McGhiteys Mills Attracts Attendees
Elizabeth Young Marié Cavanaugh Lizzie Cavanaugh Harrington attended a Christmas night dance at McGhiteys Mills. The auto trip to the hall drew a well attended event with guests and a delightful evening. Mrs George Liga visited the city this week with Mr and Mrs 8 E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Marié Young
Lizzie’ Cavanaugh
Harrington
McGhiteys
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J. HO Reilly
The
Western Mortgage Company
W. H. Allison
Carrington
O. E. S. Social and Literary Club
Masons
Patrick J. Dugan
Wm. Bickell
EW. Cregar
George Keepers
Palmer Ketner
Treas
Madison
S. Dd
Rouse
J. D
Sam Wadd
Chaplin
Arch. Robinson
Harry Slack
J. S
M. C Anple
Tyler
Hattie
Evans
the Ghristiers
Dunca
Ariz
Watt
Joseph . Melugin
U. S. Marshall
Agena
Department of the Interior
Federal
Sacred Heart Church
J. E Emmons
Safe
and Fine J
China
Santa Fe Railroad
Wurm & Burke
Calif
Ae E Williams
IF. S. Lawrence
Gallup, New Mexico
Aes
George‘ ‘Liga
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