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The La Jara Chronicle

Location

La Jara, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1905

Page

2

Manassa Flag Day and Local News Notes

Manassa prepares for Flag Day on Wednesday the 14th. Local visits include Wilson from Stanford, J P Haynie’s Denver trip, and Miss Leslie Marshall’s return from Antonito. Community health concerns, baseball results, school travels, and family visits are reported, with several residents traveling to Salt Lake City for Mutual Conference.

Eo. Wilson Stanford J.P. Haynie Denver Fannie Jackson Samuel Jackson Virgie Reynolds Salt Lake City George Decker Sanford Idaho G. W. Sowards Espinosa N. M Mr. Sowards Bond's Bros B. W. Harris Chas. Cotten L. P. Helm T.H. Haskell Stephen A. Smith Wal Utah Mutual

Volunteers Rue Little River to Forge Levees After Mayor’s Call

The city mayor urged volunteers to building levees along the Little River to block overflow water from entering town. The Bishop led the effort with many volunteers, and after a full day they largely halted the water march across the prairie toward homes. Jimmie Massey died at 38 after a year and a half struggle with consumption. He left a wife and four children. he had come from West Virginia six months earlier seeking health in Manassa. The burial occurred Tuesday in Manassa cemetery.

Our City Priarie Jimmie Massey John D Wash Massey Manassa Mr. Massey West Virginia Conejos Ra Massey

Local happenings from Sanford and valley notes

Oscar Jackson visits from the reservoir. Hiram Johnson and Mrs. E N Rich in town. Seri Reynolds moves in as Conejos water rises. Thos Chandler sells churns. Sadie Nielson and others arrive from Provo. Eastdale team aids Sanford in ball practice. L H Heiselt nearly dies after horse accident. Twenty men rush to La Jara to aid flood relief but are sent back.

E.N. Rich Denver Seri Reynolds Conejos Thos. Chandler Manassa Sadie Nielson Calvin Jones Dixie Faucett Provo Utah L. H. Heiselt la Jara Alamosa

Romeo Ditch flood delays irrigation and local music appeals

Monday Miss Sheffler started school in Romeo while high water damaged the Romeo Ditch delaying irrigation. A light Wednesday rain pleased farmers. Homer Neel is bedbound with grippe, Mrs. Neel recently recovered. Romeo Woodmen seek lively up to date music for next dance and urge practice. Romeo baseball accepts Manassa challenge as "The Rockaways" team, amid busy season and limited practice. New Dunham and Hendren's offers and the Dew Drop Inn remain.

Romeo Manassa Rockaways

Capulin News Highlights Community Work and School Growth

In Capulin and La Jara the community reports a near flood, river break fears, and swift action by Romualdo Ortiz and Emilio Girard to prevent damage to homes and crops. Local officials note snow on the upper Alamosa, with a large water surge expected between the 10th and 24th. The town praises road inspector David Martines for bridge repairs and thanks volunteers who stabilized the Alamosa to Arroyo flow. Teachers Miss Jackson and Harris plan summer in Colorado, Professor Morgan attends the National Teachers Association meeting, and voters are urged to support a school addition to ready the fall term.

Jose E. Anecito Monte Vista Romualdo Ortiz Emilio Girard la Jara Capulin Alamosa Jackson Harris Colorado Morgan Ohio National Teachers Association Learly Friends of Education

Bulls For Sale By Sherwin Wilder Netf Of La Jara

Registered short horn bulls for sale by Sherwin Wilder and Netf. Inquire of William Netf in La Jara Colorado.

Sherwin, Wilder & Netf. Inquire Wm. Netf la Jara. Colo

Notice of Magote Ditch stock sale in La Jara Colorado

Notice states on Saturday June at 2 60 oclock p m at B L Van Vechten store in La Jara will sell to highest bidder for cash to pay delinquent assessments. Describes Certificate No 3 10 shares owned by E E Mcvuall due 5 00 and Certificate No 129 10 shares owned by J C Braiden due 35 00. Stock sold one share at a time until funds cover due amounts plus costs. John Russell Secretary Magote Ditch Co. First publication May Last publication June

la Jara Colo B. L. van Vechten Colorado Magote Ditch E. E.mcvuall J C. Braiden

Notary Public R J Kavalee Offers Conveyances in La Jara

R J Kavalee, a notary public, provides conveyancing and legal document drafting services. Fire and life insurance are also offered. Located in La Jara, Colorado.

Notice of Public Treasurys Sale in Conejos County

Public Trustee Charles H. Brickenstein announces a public auction on June 24, 1905, at 1 pm at the Conejos County Courthouse to sell the Loomis property and ten shares of Maxote Ditch stock to satisfy four promissory notes totaling 800.00 plus interest taxes and costs. First publication May 26 1905.

A .C. Loomis Mittie A. Loomis Thane Conejos State of Colorado Conejos County New Mexico Maxote Ditch Company A.C. Loomis Charles H. Brickenstein Generos Colorado Seal Public Trustee State A

Notice of Public Trustee Sale in Conejos County

Public Trustee Charles H. Brickenstein to sell at auction the NE 4 of section 29, township 36 N, range 8 E NM, Conejos County Colorado, to satisfy a note of 575 dollars with six percent interest. Sale set for June 12, 1905 at 10 AM at the east front door of the Conejos County Court House. Proceed from a deed of trust dated December 21, 1897 and default on June 21, 1900.

Uh H. Barto Denver Colorado Conejos County Towit I. Charles H. Brickenstein Noah H. Barto Ounty Ourt Ceneios State of Costa Eccotine Diis Trust Ccarles

Bank ad urges customers to open accounts in Monte Vista

First National Bank of Monte Vista Colorado promotes itself as a government supervised national bank. The notice encourages business with the bank, promises receipt for every dollar paid, and mentions Bee Leroy Wilson and presidents H. H. Abbott and Wesley Staley in a coarse, dated promotional fragment.

Bee Leroy Wilson Ns. H

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