Grand Opening Ball at Bushkevits Hall Delights Roy Area
The Greatwestern Commercial Company hosted a grand opening ball in Bushkev ite hall on Friday evening June 12. Thirty five couples led by Mr and Mrs H Goodman opened with the grand march. Attendees enjoyed American and Spanish dances, a midnight luncheon, and soft drinks. Guests from Solano and neighboring towns praised the event and the hall’s quality. The management earned praise for excellent order throughout.
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Greatwestern Commercial Company
Bushkevite
Mora
H. Goodman
Solano
Cowboy’s letter finds girl and cow in one bid for love
A recently found letter from a cowboy asks a girl to help locate a Jersey cow and calf then declares her dear and proposes. The note ends with a playful jab at business before pleasure as today’s method of proposing.
Mrs Lillie Wood Hosts Kansas Valley Social Evening
Mrs Lillie Wood entertained many friends last Saturday in Kansas Valley with music conversation and games. Her mother Mrs L A Brown assisted. Guests included Shelby Gross T M Ogden Warren Kinney John Fogleman George Lucas Floyd Ogden L Brown and ladies Romine Lucas Ogden Gross Kinney Brown with Misses Grace Romine Bessie Wood Inez Fogleman Amy Kinney.
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Lillie Wood
Kansas Valley
Mrs. Wood
L.A. Brown
George Lucas Floyd Ogden
L. Brown
Mesdames
Romine
Lucas
Ogden
Gross
Kinney
Brown
Misses
Grace Romine
Bessie Wood
Inez Fogleman
Amy Kinney
Quiet wedding for Eufracia Gonzalez and Luis Archuleta
Last Tuesday morning the couple tied the knot in a small ceremony attended only by immediate family and close friends due to the groom’s brother’s recent death. The Spanish-American sends its best wishes for a long, prosperous marriage.
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Eufracia Gonzalez
Luis Archuleta
So lano Boys Triumph Over Roy Youngsters 9 to 2
An engaging baseball game Tuesday saw Solano defeat Roy Youngsters 9 to 2. Solano held the lead until the fifth inning when Solano widened the gap, and the home team enjoyed a comfortable stretch. A return game is planned at Solano in the near future.
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Solano
Roy
Solano Boys
Notics
Weather contrasts across Kansas Oklahoma New Mexico in May
The report notes excessive rain and water in parts of Kansas and Oklahoma while eastern New Mexico faces dryness and livestock stress. Some regions suffered high winds and poor rainfall but hope remains if July rains arrive on schedule, with affected areas described as not extensive.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Advertised Letters List For July First
The notice lists numerous names including Mrs. Wm L Moya Brown Baton and Miss Racal T de Pritchard Edward Winn Gustavus H Olmstead Allen Martinez Don Donacianeo Jackson Lee Pinney John C Greer Hortie Gomez Dr Franco Barragan Hastings W C Hardin A O Herbutt Le Dous Alejandro Gune B P M and others. All letters remaining after July first will be sent to the dead letter office. Avell Bushkevitz P M.
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Archulet Lejandro
Wm. L. Moya
Brown
Baton
Bollinger
Thomas Collins
Tony Greer
John Paramore
Ray Rush
J. G Summers
Ella Miss Tyler
Paul Wright
Tom Gonzales
Racal T de Pritchard
Edward Winn
Gustavus H. Olmstead
Allen
Martinez
Don Donacianeo Jackson
Lee
Pinney
B. C
Greer
John C
Howe
Hortie Gomez
Franco Barraganago Hastings
W. C. Hardin
Herbutt
Juan le Dous
Alejandro Gune
B. P.M
Avell Bushkevitz
P.M
Solano Killing by Melugin A Cold Blooded Act
Reports say J. B. Melugin killed Daniel Archuleta at Solano on June 11 without warning, firing three shots. He bought the gun the night before from J. B. Carson and later claimed Powell owned it. Melugin was held without bail awaiting grand jury action.
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Solano
J. B. Melugin
Justice of the Peace
Romero
Mora
New Mexico
Melugin
Daniel Archuleta
J. B. Carson
Richard H
Assasin
Carsons
Powell
Jose Archuleta
Solano Saloons Likely to Close After Census Findings
District Attorney Ward orders an investigation by mounted officer Sarrant Dudley as Solano faces liquor license recalls. Residents counted far from town misrepresented population. business leaders warn of possible violence amid saloon disruptions.
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Solano
Ward
Sarrent Dudley
Notice of Land Claim by Benjamin F Brown at Gould New Mexico
Notice from United States Land Office Clayton New Mexico dated June 13 1908 announces Benjamin F Brown of Gould Union County New Mexico has filed to enter Lot 2 Section 22 Township 18 North Range 28 West for patent under the Revised Statutes. Persons asserting adverse claims or objecting to the mineral character or disposal of the land must file affidavits of protest on or before the stated deadline.
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United States Land Office
Clayton
New Mexico
Benjamin F. Brown
Gould
Union
United States
Township
Range
Meridian
Roy Water Works Co Special Meeting on Water Supply
The Roy Water Works Co. reports the committee completed the town well drilling and seeks discharge. A special meeting at Bushkevits hall on Wednesday June 24, 1908, to discuss piping water to homes and businesses and raising funds for pumping plant and mains. All stockholders are urged to attend.
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Roy Town
Kansas Valley Notes Highlight Local Social Ties
Miss Inez Fogleman was guest of Miss Vallie Duncan at Roy and attended the grand opening ball. Shelby Gross bought all of Warren Kinney's livestock before Kinney's move back to Cherryvale Kansas. Misses Bessie Wood and Grace Romine picnicked at the canyons. T. M. Ogden and family and George Lucas and wife attended church at Roy and dined at the Oriental. Clarence De Long traveled to Turin Kansas for a business trip. Roy Wood went to Springer on a fishing trip and enjoyed the outing.
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Inez Fogleman
Vallie Duncan
Roy
Shelby Gross
Warren Kinney
Mr. Kinney
Cherryvale
Kansas
Bessie Wood
Grace Romine
Lowe
Lilly Wood
George Pendergratt
Clarence de Long
Turin
Roy Wood
Springer
Moquero Items Reflect Roy Dance and Townsite Opening
Mr. Brown attended the Roy dance last week and reports an enjoyable time. Preparations rush for visitors at the townsite opening. It is a bad year for weather with uneven rainfall causing washouts and droughts. Don Demetrio Cordova of Gallegos visits Gould. Elizeo Trejello leads in the Solano watch contest. Many seek work, but most plan to return for fall wheat crops.
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Mr. Brown
Roy
Demetrio Cordova
Gallegos
Gould
Asiss Elizeo
Trejello
Solano
Poll Tax Notices Due for 1908 Arrears
The poll tax for 1908 is past due. All persons owing poll should see H. Goodman, clerk. suit is brought against them.
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H. Goodman
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New Hall
Mrs. Lillie Wood
AVISO
Upton Ranch
Roy Water Works Co
Kansas Valley Notes
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