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The Spanish American

Location

Roy, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1920

Page

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Death Angel Takes Babe Edna Josephine Floershiem

The infant Edna Josephine Floershiem died early Wednesday after a brief illness. Born July 4, 1920 in Roy NM, she was the only child of Mr and Mrs E J Ploutshiet. Funeral at the family home in Roy at 8 PM led by Rev Hall, burial in Roy Cemetery. Sympathy extended to the bereaved family and grandparents in Wagonmound.

Roy E. J. Floershiem Edna Josephine Wagonmound E. J. Ploutshiet Roy N. M Hall

Expression of thanks to Roy and vicinity friends

The family extends deep thanks to the people of Roy and nearby areas for their kindness during our sudden bereavement. We appreciate the comforting words and floral offerings sent in these trying hours.

Roy

Nurses Training Class Opens After Holidays in Roy

The American Red Cross local chapter restarted practical nursing lessons on January 6 at Mrs. Bell Kilmurray’s home in Roy. The 16 lesson course costs $1 for a textbook with no service obligation, plus three donated obstetrical lessons. A Red Cross Loan Closet will provide sickroom supplies on request, and evening sessions may be arranged if needed.

American Red Cross Bell Kilmurray Roy Red Cross

Death of Tillie Sanchez in Roy New Mexico

Tillie Sanchez, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Francisco Sanchez y Medina, died after a lingering illness including pleurisy and tuberculosis. Born September 23 1904 near Roy New Mexico she lived most of her life in Roy area and attended Roy public schools. Funeral was held Tuesday with Rev Father Vachon officiating and burial in Roy cemetery. Spanish American extends sympathy to the family.

Tillie Sanchez Francisco Sanchez Y Medina Tillie Roy N. M Father Vachon

Body of Sister Emerita Moved to Adrian Michigan

Undertaker J C Dodds moved the body of Sister Emerita from Roy cemetery last Monday. The remains were embalmed and laid to rest in the local cemetery pending final shipment to Adrian Michigan, her old home, where the body was interred in the Sisters Cemetery.

J. C. Dodds Emerita Roy Adrian Mich Old Home Sisters Adgian

Town Well status and water test plans outlined

The town well casing was removed and the perforated remaining casing allows in water from different depths. A new 4-foot plunger is on order for the pump and a 48-hour test will follow once received. Initial flow estimates range 50 to 75 gallons per minute, with soft, likely mineral-free water pending lab results. Mrs. F A Roy travels to Fort Hays to visit a sick relative. H Beece of Roy Trust and Roy the week from Tucumcari.

Funeral for Rana Josephine Held in Roy

C T Matthews and wife of Wagonmound attended the funeral of their granddaughter Rana Josephine in Roy Wednesday. A number of local residents attended the American Legion dance Thursday evening despite the cold. Robert Todd and wife welcomed a baby girl born on the 16th. Dr Self reports all concerned are doing nicely.

C.t.matthews Wagonmound Rana Josephine Roy American Legion Robert Todd Dr. Self

Mitchell Attends to Business in Trin This Week

T E Mitchell is in Trin this week for business matters. Mr and Mrs EB F Henry left for Sheboygan Wisconsin to visit relatives over Yuletide, planning a six week stay and return in time for Mr Henry to organize spring concrete work.

T. E. Mitchell Trin EB. F. Henry Mr. Henry Sheboygan Wis Henry

El Paso Water Works Official Reviews Roy Proposal

Mr Clough superintendent of the water works department of the El Paso and Southwestern visited Roy last week to review the Roy water works proposal. He said the bill would produce at least 35 to 50 gallons per minute and likely more. Our prior edition had 18 pages of home print, possibly more than any other SA issue. It took six mailings to reach households outside Roy. We printed over 1800 copies, with most sold and paid for. The Spanish American subscription list has grown rapidly in three months, and if merchants continue advertising, eight pages of home print will be produced within a few weeks.

Clough The el Paso & Southwestern Roy Roy Water Works

Obituary of William Wallace Day of Roy and Fillmore Indiana

William Wallace Day born near Fillmore Indiana November 22 1852 died December 20 1920 aged 68 years 28 days. He married Martha C Job at 21 and had children Grace Hall Indianapolis Amy Huffman Buffalo Oklahoma Ethel Harper Mills New Mexico Albert Day Mills New Mexico Roy A Day then lived Buffalo Oklahoma later Roy farmed near Roy since 1911. He joined Christian church at Fillmore at 19 and rejoined at Roy this year. He belonged to Odd Fellows in Roy and Masonic lodge in Fillmore. He suffered months from throat causes but bore it patiently and said he was going home to rest. Funeral held Christian church Roy December 21 at 3 PM with Odd Fellows in charge. Burial Roy cemetery Rev Gardner Mills conducted services. weather delayed ritualistic ceremony.

William Wallace Day Fillmore India Martha C. Job Grace Hall Indianapolis Ind Amy Huffman Buffalo Okla Ethel Harper Mills N.M Albert Day Mills N.M Roy A. Day N.E Roy Christian Church Fillmore Ind Christaan Church Odd Fellow Masonic Lodge Odd Fellows Gardner Oddfellows

Card of Thanks for W W Day Affection and Aid

The family thanks all who cared for their father and grandfather W W Day through his illness and death. Special appreciation to Odifellows and Mason Lodges. May blessings rest on each member. Also notes availability of Christmas edition copies by phone order.

W.w.day Odifellows Ethel M. Harper Math Harper Juanita Harper A.J. Day

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Death Angel Babe Edgar J. Floersheim C. T. Mathews J. Floersheim Santa Mesa Co-Operative CO DHATH Der Feu F. A. Roy Frankfort Kans McMinimy H. Beece Re Roy ‘Trust la Roy Tucumsari Wilmer Neil Springer Vern Caris Sylvan Floersheim Hangon Melville Irvin Floersheim Edna Josephine Floersheim Etna Floersheim ROY Trading Company
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