19 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1921
Page
1
Dr. Self a Roy businessman plans a rock and concrete two story hotel with basement on the former Southwestern site. The 85 by 65 foot building includes dining room office kitchen parlor and 25 bedrooms with sleeping rooms on the upper floor. Construction with basement and foundation due to be completed soon.
CO R Wane of Fort Dodge Town visits friends in and near Roy this week. He is son of WS Wane, an early Mesa settler. Elder Wane died at the Turmeric city in 1914 and C R Wane now owns that land. Report says he plans moving to Roy to open a business there.
Sylvan Floersheim editor of the Springer Times and his wife are noted among Roy area relatives in a brief community notice. The short item highlights local ties and ongoing involvement in the Roy roster.
Mrs. S H Jenkins of Port Smith Arkansas sends word that Mr. Jenkins died November 15 after four months of illness including stomach trouble and high blood pressure. He was a longtime local barber who later moved for his wife's health. The community offers sympathy to Mrs Jenkins and children. The Mills School moved into a new three room building but remains undersized for growth. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Parl Case near Mills. E C Smith, former Mills bank cashier, resigned to become Special Deputy Bank Examiner and to reorganize the Grengile Bank in New Mexico, aiming to reopen soon.
Roy Trading Company informs customers a payment period is available for De Laval and Primrose cream separators. buyers are advised to ask the clerk for details on eligibility and installments.
Postoffice inspector Omar Hood saved his life by leaping from a moving Pullman as fire engulfed the car near Alamosa Colorado. Five travelers died in the blaze. Hood and a porter escaped. Hood’s records and personal effects were destroyed. Mrs Floersheim is gravely ill and plans a California trip for relief. The Roy New Mexico office notes a new job press and plans for Mosquero to expand publishing facilities.
The body of Artura Monoya arrives in the United States from France. Jovearia Montoya received telegram stating his son Attra, who died fighting for his country on November 10 1918, will be buried at Roy Cemetery. The funeral, led by the American Legion and Roy Post, is expected in the early part of the week. Alsingle Roy Roy killed in France and altholmer Cole died in a camp accident, were noted among casualties.
Invitation from Cooperative Extension Work in Beesiime and Home Economies to a multi day event in Mora County. Schedule lists stock judging, crop standardization talks, and demonstrations by E P Johnson Kronig Trumbull and Mary B Richardson. Includes March sessions at Mills Roy and Solano with films from the U S Department of Agriculture. Organized by County Agent Louis Kronig Jr.
Notice of village Roy New Mexico election on April 5 1921 to elect two men for four years and three members for two years to fill vacancies. Polls at F H Fosters Office open 9 AM to 6 PM. Dated March 17 1921. Fred S Brown Mayor. Frank L Schultz Village Clerk.
Ford owners can obtain best grade mohair covering for touring cars priced at 11.50 a unit. Guaranteed to fit and please, the Pioneer Garage in Mosquero New Mexico defies mail order competition with this offer.
American Legion boys held a dance at the Adello building on the hill last Saturday night in Mills. The event, with floor space well used and counters moved, accommodated a larger crowd than expected. Citizens and ex servicemen supported the entertainment, with music by Mrs Moersheim Miss Nix and Mr Floersheim. Post Commander Holmes spoke on Legion aims and plans, thanking Mills and donors for piano and building use and for those who donated services.
Dr Bills, longtime resident of Raton and pioneer physician in northeast New Mexico, died in Raton last week. A well known Rey resident and active in Odd Fellows and Masons, he homesteaded near Abbott and was familiar to travelers on the road to Springer. His body was laid to rest in Raton Cemetery.
A Base Ball meeting at the 8. A. Office discussed forming a winning 1921 team with Paxton named Manager and Layell as Secretary Assistant Manager. Milton Floersheim elected Treasurer and Finance Committee chair. Captains to be chosen by players after practice. A new grand stand and suit purchases debated. Admission set at 25 cents. ladies free. Next meeting scheduled at the Spanish American Office.
W H McCarger left for a trip Wednesday in the interest of his Real Estate business. He plans to be gone several days and expects to bring back a number of land buyers.
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