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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
1
The city council passed multiple ordinances to regulate saloons and liquor sales, raising retail licenses from 300 to 1500 dollars and wholesale licenses from 600 to 3000 dollars annually, with semi annual payments. New rules impose closing hours, abolish wine rooms, and require transparent interiors.
Chapter members heard Dr Pratt discuss first aid methods for cures injuries and burns at a Monday meeting led by Mrs J McKie. A rising vote of thanks was given to the speaker, with a follow up address by Mrs Page and Dr Allison upcoming. Local ladies urged to attend and join the chapter.
Social affairs note the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ketner celebrated at their home with a reception attended by many friends old and new. The verandah and rooms were festooned with cedar, tinsel, and roses while a guest book served as a souvenir. Gifts included a silver vase and a cut glass urn. Messages of congratulations came from Rev Simpkins and Rev Heald among others.
Miss Josephine Kenner entertained a group of young friends Wednesday evening at her Porch home. The gathering honored Miss Marian Smith of Farmington visiting Miss Selma Graf, and Miss Frances Evans who leaves soon for a Denver trip. Refreshments were served. Miss Barbara Cotton hosted the Aid Society. Continued to Page 8.
The Gallup Chapter of the American Red Cross invites residents of Gallup and McKinley County to a free public meeting at the courthouse Tuesday at 8 pm. Judge J R McFie attorney Hannett and Judge Ruiz will speak on Red Cross aims and patriotism. Paul Jones will recount camp life from Columbus. The chapter will send items to 30 McKinley recruits, needing lemons tomatoes handkerchiefs and similar supplies. Volunteers are urged to contribute patriotic support as war clouds loom.
Senator Gregory Page donated a 6 by 4 foot flag atop the McKiffrey County Court House while Old Glory fluttered over the city. Mrs. Charles Christman, wife of City Marshal Christman, travels east for about three months for health and climate reasons. Mrs Christman Jr. arrives from Wins ton to stay with Mr Christman for a few weeks.
Mrs D A Sanford arrived on Wednesday to join her husband who is the newly appointed rector of the Episcopal church.
The Evening Star Dancing Club presents its opening at Kitchen's Opera House tonight with Cowards four piece orchestra providing the music. W Al Grogan and Joe Speiglé lead the committee to ensure attendees enjoy a pleasant time.
Poll tax is due and payable before July 1. R S McGehee collector and the Gallup Electric Light Company office handle the payment location and collection.
Peter Paquette superintendent at Ft. Defiance and Navajo policeman Frank Soe face trial in district court for unlawfully taking a herd of sheep. Dugan, a trader, accused Soe of taking 110 head. Paquette is charged over seizure of sheep off the reservation amid disputes over permits and jurisdiction.
The notice states water rent must be paid by Tuesday. failure to pay will result in disconnection of water service after that date.
The Altar Society of Sacred Heart church arranged a July 4 ball at Kitchens Opera House with fifty cent admission. John Young has returned from a two week trip to Phoenix to attend a meeting of southwestern agents of the New York Life Insurance Company. Transfer for prompt service.
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