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Newspaper
The La Jara Chronicle
Location
La Jara, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
4
Mrs. John W. Schecter, aged 32, died at her home west of La Jara after a lengthy illness. Born March 11, 1876 in Indianola Illinois, she married John W. Schecter March 21, 1897 in Danville Illinois and moved to La Jara four years ago. Her death deeply mourns a wide circle of friends.
The Democratic county central committee met in Conejos on Wednesday and chose delegates to the state convention at Glenwood Springs on June 15. They instructed the delegation to back the Speer ticket from Denver and to support W. H. Adams for national convention delegate. they also backed William J. Bryan for president. Delegates to the state convention: W. H. Barlow, W. H. Adams, Joel Grantham, H. C. Mullins, Thos. McCunniff, F. W. Swanson, Herman Emperius, Al Goodall, L. D. Eskridge, and R. M. Born. They offered thanks to supporters after a bereavement notice for Mrs. Simon S. Joun and W. Schecter. The Colorado State Fair management voiced opposition to race track betting and highlighted the fair as a state resource for educational uplift and showing agricultural and industrial progress. Minister Rey. Antonita arrived Thursday and preached that evening at the Methodist church. he is related to Prof. Faris and will preach alternating Sundays, with Methodist ministers filling Sundays in between.
J. E. McDaniel of Alamosa formerly of La Jara and Sanford, who deserted his wife and child, was captured in Denver and brought to Alamosa. He escaped from jail on Tuesday night leaving a note that his body would be at the Rio Grande if pursued. Relatives fear a mental health breakdown and possible self harm. He is brother to J. A. McDaniel of La Jara and T. P. McDaniel of Knoxville, Tenn.
A collection of town news items includes health updates on residents C M Ball and D M Goin, and several social happenings such as sewing circle meetings and a Royal Neighbors dance. Out-of-town visitors, business inquiries, and upcoming rail and traveling plans are noted, plus local real estate and loan activity.
$100,000 or any part of it to loan on irrigated lands in Conejos county with five and ten year terms. This is presented as a real opportunity, bring your abstract for rate and terms. Thos McCunnirr & Son.
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