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Newspaper

The Spanish American

Location

Roy, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1908

Page

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West Side Boom Prompts New Hotel and Businesses

M Simons buys two lots from John W Tyler on the west side to erect a two story hotel and plans to locate here. Grant Kitchell builds a two story business block while Pendleton and Sutton near completion of a new blacksmith shop. Catholic church construction begins next week with high quality stone and first grade materials. Roy anticipates a building to be proud of upon church completion.

M. Simons John W. Tyler Mr. Simons Pendleton and Sutton Roy

Industrial School for Girls opens Monday

On Monday afternoon April 20 at the schoolhouse an Industrial School for girls invites all women and girls from six to sixteen. It operates under the Swastika Dramatic Club auxiliary with free instruction in sewing knitting tatting and embroidery. Pupils own their work and teachers are welcome to volunteer to assist.

Swastika Dramatic Club AlPinateria

Heavy Rain Blesses New Mexico Farmland

Rain swept Roy and surrounding country on Wednesday from about 4 P M to late night. Newcomers admitted rain, farmers plowed sowed grain and planted trees, fences were built, grass turning green, and settlers boast of steady, energetic progress amid new country life.

Roy New Mexico

Desperate Prisoners Escape From Tucumcari Jail

In Tucumeari New Mexico on April 15 C Davis Taylor and James Scanlon, two inmates awaiting burglary trial, escaped from the city jail. Authorities believe outside help aided the break, and Sheriff Alex Street with a posse are sweeping the surrounding country to recapture them.

Pucumeari N. M C. Davis Taylor James Scanlon Alex Street Posse

Swastika Dramatic Club Forms in Roy Town

A new Swastika Dramatic Club with twenty charter members organizes a four act comedy drama to stage between late May and early June. The club aims to fund an industrial school for girls and to acquire and beautify cemetery grounds. Volunteers will assist with sewing, crafts, and community events to raise funds for these projects.

Roy

Shooting Near Springer Leaves Sim Calley Wounded

In Colmar area ten miles south of Springer Sim Calley was shot twice by his brother-in-law James Gillespie during a dispute over fence posts Gillespie used a 44 Winchester striking Calley in the right hip and left wrist Calley is expected to recover Gillespie surrendered to Sheriff Douglas Wright after the incident both men are well known locally

Springer Sim Calley James Gillespie Prine Colmar Calley Gillespie Foxe Douglas Wright

Reward Offered For Horse Thief

One night in early April Wilbur N. Kelly took a team wagon and harness from Dr. H. P. Nichols of Tucumcari. Last seen en route to Logan, he vanished on a side trail. Sheriff Alex Street of Quay County offers a fifty dollar reward for Kelly's capture.

Wilbur N. Kelly H. P. Nichol Tucumcari Kelly Logan Dr. Nichols Alex. Street Quay County

Farewell Party Honoring Mrs Dalton Scroggs Leaves for El Paso

Mrs W A Stumage hosted a farewell party at her home Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs Dalton Scroggs who departs soon for El Paso Texas. Guests enjoyed games recitations and refreshments served at four oclock. Present were Mesdames Scroggs Phalps Sheltren Phelps Ploersheim Mason Tindall Cain Duncan and others.

W. A. Stumage Dalton Scroggins el Paso Texas Dalton Scroggs Phalps F. J. Sheltren Mii Phelps Hilda Ploersheim Jessé Stella Mason Myrile ‘Tindall Beulah Cain and Vallie Duncan

Tucumcari Trust Bank Changes Management and Capital Rise

The Tucumcari Trust and Savings Bank reports a change in controlling stocks last week followed by re organization. Capital stock increased from 30000 to 850000. The bank plans to continue its established policy on a larger scale and aims to be one of the best institutions in the territory. A new Main and Second street building is under construction and will be finished to serve as a thoroughly equipped banking house in the southwest.

Tucumcari Trust & Savings Bank Main Second Street Tucumcari

Rich Ore Strike Reported Near Tucumcari

Report from Tucumcari notes a rich ore strike in Puerto Canyon. Assays show primarily silver with other minerals. Several mining claims filed in the ore district amid excitement.

Tucumcari Puerto Canyon

Leaves For Brooklyn By Ray H. Tabor

Ray H. Tabor former Spanish American employee resigns to take a traveling salesman post with Unityps Co. of Brooklyn New York. He left Thursday for Chicago to visit relatives then will proceed to Brooklyn. Tabor is an accomplished printer and newspaper man.

Brooklyn Ray H. Tabor Unityps Co N. Y Chicago Tabor

Farewell Party for Miss Beulah Cain

A farewell party hosted by Mr and Mrs Alldrige honored Miss Bulah Cain as she prepares to move to Springerville. Guests enjoyed games music and a three course luncheon. Prizes were awarded to Millard Aldridge and Cliff McAfee. Those in attendance included Jessie Crouse Myrtle Tindall Anna Gallegos and several other locals.

Alldridge Jessie, Crouse Myrtle Tindall Anna Gallegos Wallis Duncan May McKenney Alma Kitehall Mable ‘Tindall Bessie Wood Messers al Hanson Roy Wood Max Krause Clifford McAres Robert Grunig Millard Aldrige Austin Harmon Earl Harmon Pred Ogden R. E B. Phalin

Notice to owners on animal control in the city

Take notice that owners of horses sheep cattle hogs and dogs must keep the animals from running loose on public streets. The territory forbids straying animals and violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Some Sentiments About Subscriber Advertiser Clarity

A fragmented note complains that subscribers and advertisers have forgotten an essential detail in the system. The writer emphasizes modesty and avoids direct discussion of the matter.

Hard Time Dance and Box Social a Great Success

The hard time dance and supper hosted by the baseball team Friday night raised about thirty three dollars. Credit goes to M. B. Mors for auctioneering and Fred Ogden for assistance, with notable efforts by Irvin Abersheim, Ogden, and Martin Eastwald. Manager Austin Barman thanks contributors as paper printing was delayed.

M. 8 Mors Fred Ogden Irvin Abersheim Martin Eastwald Austin Barman

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Grant Kitchell M Tucumeari The Clab Enabla Shen Tucumcari Trust and Savings Bank
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