Thanksgiving Social and Local Life Notes in Roy
Local and personal items from Roy and Solano detail weekend business, homestead filings, and moves by residents such as Mrs. Amanda Dismukes, Epimenina Garcia, Eleaterio Allibar, and others. The Thanksgiving ball draws praise for costume prizes won by Mrs. Frank Roy and station agent Mr. Brown, with standout costumes honoring George Washington and an Indian brave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Dismukes
Doxey
Oklahoma
Epimenina Garcia
Eleaterio Allibar
Solano, N. M
Frank Roy
Martha Washington
Mr. Brown
Austin Harmon
George Washington
Benjamin F. Brown
Mora Weddings Bring Two Local Nuptials Ahead of Dance
Manuel Valdez and Miss Palita Romero of Mora received a marriage license and wed Saturday morning. A dance at the old court house will honor the couple. Moises Velasquez and Miss Victoria Gonzales joined in marriage Thursday at 7 oclock.
Mora News Notes in Mora New Mexico
Pablo Abeyta of Sebilla died Sunday morning at 9 o clock from pneumonia. The funeral was held Monday morning at 8 o'clock. Dr Vankim from Las Vegas and Mrs J Regensberg returned to Las Vegas after a three day visit. Dr Desmarais and wife came down Saturday on business and left Sunday morning for Las Vegas. Marcial Gallegos is reported very sick with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mora
N. M
Pablo Abeyta
Sebilla
Vankim
Las Vegas
J. Regensberg
Desmarais
Marcial Gallegos
Solano Items Highlight Local Developments and Travels
D P Upton leaves for extended trip to Boston New York and New Hampshire as John Scott builds a stone house on Upton's claim two miles west. L P Slaten opens a restaurant near the railroad station and, with J B Carson, forms a real estate partnership with an office in town. Mrs Brady arrives from Kentucky to live with Dr Frank Brady. Mr Hughes travels to Tucumcari for business. Betts strikes a fine water flow at fifty feet on his claim four miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Upton
Boston
New York
New Hampshire
John Scott
L. P. Slaten
J. B. Carson
Wall diggers bid for water on Gross claim south of town
East of town John Beckman and Jack Gillard expert wall diggers pursue water on W. L. Gross's claim south of town. Demand for their services is described as high among near neighbors aiming to secure water access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beckman
Jack Gillard
W. L. Gross
New Mexico Postoffice Changes And Appointments
Albuquerque reports changes in New Mexico post offices with Bernie J. Sabin as Clarkville postmaster. Naranjos and Los Tanos post offices established with designated postmasters. Goldgrade discontinued with Willard mail route. Sanchez mail to Tremontina. Several workers receive monthly pay from 1906 to 1907 including Patrick, Maloney, Baco, Bentz, Briggs, Fairchilds, Lynch, and Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie J. Sabin
Clarkville
McKinley County
Naranjos
Mora County
P. Sanchez
Los Tanos
Guadalupe County
Constance de Boissiere
Goldgrade
Torrance County
Willard
Sanchez
San Miguel County
Tremontina
George Young
Pinos Altos
Richard B. Patrick
Fort Bayard
Michael Maloney
Cerrillos
Nicholas Baco
Chimayo
William Henry Bentz
Mimbres
John Briggs
Santa Rosa
Jim Be a Man Springs Stockman Editorial
An unsigned Springs Stockman piece by Jim questions a coward unnamed Jim to face the issue and reveal his full name. The column urges accountability and public confrontation to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockman
Jim
Unclear reader query sparks editor’s cautious reply
A newspaper editor signals uncertainty about a reader named Jim in the November 30 issue and promises to address the matter once the sender’s identity is confirmed. The note hints at a forthcoming response and the editor’s intent to communicate carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
May Dismiss Murder Case in Territory V Morris
District Attorney Davis cannot proceed to trial this term due to absent Territory witnesses. Morris a Rock Island section foreman near Tucumcari faced charges for shooting Cenon Monos after a knife threat. All witnesses are from Old Mexico and have left the country, making return difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territory
I. I. Morris
District Court
Davis
Messrs. Long
Ward
Morris
Rock Island
Tucumcari
Cenon Monos
Monos
Old Mexico
Contest Notice in New Mexico Land Office
The Department of the Interior announces a contest against Homestead Entry No 3452 filed by Harry Bennett for the N half of the N W quarter and N half of the N E quarter in T21N R25E. Contester Bryan I. Mest as states Bennett has abandoned the claim for over six months. hearings set for Jan 18 and final on Jan 25, 1908, with due publication due to lack of personal service. Edward W. Fox, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byran I. Mestas
Homestead
N.W
Township
N. R
Harry Bennett
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
W. H. Willcox
United States Court
Roy
New Mexico
United States Land Office
Clayton
Edward W, Fox
Register
Clayton Land Office Memo On Homestead Entry Residence Rules
A Clayton Land Office letter explains residency proof rules for homestead entries. Entries after November 1 1907 require fourteen months actual residence. Entries before that date follow six months constructive residence as part of the fourteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Fox
For Sale Land and Fruit Trees Near Roy Nebraska
3000 acres of H T lands 20 miles northeast of Roy on Ute creek 200 acres irrigable. Also 600 acres farm land six miles east of Roy and other small tracts. Carload of fruit trees from Star Nursery Co Quincy IL for sale. Inquire of C E Hartley.
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H. T
Roy
Ute Creek
Star Nursery Co
Quincy, IL
C. E. Hartley
Contest Notice in U S Land Office Clayton NM 1907
Department of the Interior notice from Clayton New Mexico dated November 11 1907 contests Homestead Entry No 4091 of Eugene J H Roy alleging lack of residence and failure to comply with homestead laws. Adelf Bushkevitz contestant to appear January 7 1908 and final hearing January 14 1908 at Roy and Clayton NM respectively. Publication ordered where personal service is not possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Clayton
New Mexico
Adelf Bushkevitz
Eugene J. H. Roy
U. S. Army
Navy
Gila
Grant County
W. H. Willcox
U. S
Roy
United States Land Office
Notice to Roy residents on roaming animals and sanitation
Roy residents are warned that roaming swine sheep and goats are illegal within town limits. The notice urges better sanitary conditions and prohibits cans or rubbish in streets or alleys. Guadalupe Garcia Justice of the Peace and Health Officer signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Guadalupe Garcia
Notice for Publication in Raton and Gonzales NM
Notice for Publication lists E R Nayes Francisco Chaves Sanchez N M J W Howe of Raton N M and Francisco Martinez of Gonzales N M with Manuel R Otero as register and dates 10 26 last 11 30 for filing and record keeping about land or legal matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Nayes
Francisco Chaves
Sanchez
N. M
J. W. Howe
Raton
Francisco Martinez
Gonzales
Manuel R. Otero
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Talbot
Solano
Richard Carson
A. Dismukes
J. T. Laumbaugh
Roy Wood
William Grummage
Abbot
al Hansen
Springer
Ida F. Ross
A. S. Bushkevitz
James Duncan
Upton
Ray
Dr. Brady
Edward O. Tripp
Alfred O. Johnston
Hobart
A. S. Buskevitz
Mrs. Stone
Kansas City
Malaquias Baca
Antonio Romero
W. B. Harper
Cherryvale
Kansas
Mora Weddings
Mora News Notes
Andrews
Albuquerque
Iene
Santa Fe
M. Howe
Sanchez, N. M
Esteban
F. BH. Finley
Roy Meat Market
John Schnieder
Prop
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