Roy Water Works Co Deep Well Contracted for Roy
The Roy Water Works Co a stock company formed by Roy’s leading business men and the special water works committee chaired by H Goodman with Alex S Bushkevitz secretary and Wm C Roy treasurer has signed a deep well contract to supply Roy with water. F B McDaniels outfit moved to the townsite early this week led by driller W H Benn an expert in deep wells. Progress will be announced as work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Water Works Co
Roy
Special Water Works Committee
H. Goodman
Alex. S. Bushkevitz
Wm. C. Roy Wsurer
F. B. McDaniels
W. H. Benn
Clerks Detailed for Duty At Tucumcari
Washington May 4 two clerks of the United States land office at Clayton have been detailed to work at Tucumcari Each office will have four clerks and an extra clerk will be sent to Santa Fe due to increased business and to keep up with work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Stats Land Office
Clayton
United States Land Office
Tucumcari
Clayton and
Santa Fe
New Post Office At Mesteno Attracts Two Petitions
Two petitions are now being filed favoring a Mesteno post office. One backs Mrs. Martin, the other supports Mrs. Ward who plans to open a store there. The town promises a bright future with good surface water. compare Solano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesteno
Martin
Ward
Solano
New Bushkevitz Hall Nearing Completion in Roy
The two story stone building at Third and McKinley streets, built by Greatwestern Com Co, will be ready for occupancy by the first of June. Downstairs houses a Post Office and a confectionary store upstairs. The block will host J A Proctor sample room John Schneider meat market Mora County Publishing Co Roy Realty & Investment Co offices Confectionary Post Office and a large hall and lodge hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greatwestern Com. Co
Third
McKinley Streets
Roy
J. A. Proctor
John Schneider
Mora County Publishing Co
Roy Realty & Investment Co
Postoffice Established At Union Valley Mora County
Official notice from the Postoffice Department confirms Union Valley Mora county as a new post office. Artemus Wingett is named postmaster of the office in New Mexico, with the appointment communicated to W H Andrews, delegate from New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Bushkevitz
Roy
New Mexico
Mr. Bushkevita
Postoffice Department
Union Valley
Mora County
Artemus Wingett
W. H. Andrews
Hotel Branch Guests Registered This Week
The Hotel Branch listed guests registered this week including P. L. Dawson from Trinidad H. Todd from Raton C. R. Howorth from Springfield Illinois Geo Reilly from Wichita B. R. Cousnor from Trinidad T. B. Scanbee from Raton Donacio Chavez from Gladstone
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P. L. Dawson
Trinidad
H.todd
Raton
C. R. Howorth
Springfield
Geo
Reilly
Witchita
B. R. Cousnor
T. B. Scanbee
Donacio Chavez
Gladstone
New Board of Education Elects Roy President
The board met last Monday at F. A. Roy’s home with full attendance. F. A. Roy elected president and Herman Goodman reappointed secretary. FS. Brown named to fill Bushkovitz’s four year vacancy. A special levy of Smills was approved district wide for next year’s expenses. Kerens named principal. Bertha Moore considered for assistant to principal and primary teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
F. A. Roy
Herman Goodman
FS. Brown
Bushkovitz
Kerens
Cement
Othello Quote on Names and Honor
A Shakespearean reflection from Othello on how a man or woman’s name is the true jewel of identity. Losing a name, the speaker warns, robs one of dignity and leaves one poorer than any stolen treasure.
Desertion Notice From Pedro Martinez’s Husband
Notice states Juan de Jesus Fernandes disclaims liability for his wife Petra Martine's accounts due to her refusal of support and intent to abandon their marriage. Dated May 1, 108.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petra Martine
Juan de Jesus Fernandes
Construction On Roy Catholic Church Begins At Once
The work has commenced with stone masons already on site and walls expected to rise this week. Carpenters will be contracted next week as the committee aims to finish promptly. The community urgently needs the church for the schoolhouse currently in use.
Solano Blacksmith Arrested After Fatal Hammer Attack
Nicolay a Solano merchant was critically hurt when Jack Barrett struck him with a four pound sledge over a disputed account. Barrett fled by buggy but was captured six miles east. he posted 300 bond and was released after appearing before Justice Garcia. Deputy Hughes, praised for restraint, plans vigilance in Mora County.
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J. L. Nicolay
J. Barrett
Solano
Jack Barrett
Nicolay
Barrett
F. M. Hughes
Hughes
Justice Garcia
Roy
Nicolaus
Mora County
Restriction Placed on Desert Land Entry Assignments and Extensions
Circulars from the General Land Office implement Congress March 28 provisions prohibiting assignments of desert land entries to corporations or associations and require individuals to qualify for entry themselves. Extensions up to three years may be granted to entrants who show good faith compliance but delayed irrigation proof. Unsurveyed land must not be entered under desert land law, while squatters gain a ninety day preference after approved plate survey filing.
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General Land Office
Desert Land Acts
Notable Visitors Sample Local real estate Interest
Hotel register lists several visitors in Oriental this week. Mrs W M Wright of Chickasha Oklahoma filed on Mestene property. Louis Bays, United States cattle inspector of Tucumcari, came on business. J Stadher and wife of Chicago plan to beat ing. L A Parker of Bucklin Kansas surveys for location. J T Lyons and wife of Oak arrive and will move to farm north of town. Woodruff Bros Solana well drillers registered. W T Little of Chickasha Oklahoma seeks local relocation. Frank Thomas of El Paso Texas will move to farm east of town.
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J.T. Lyons
Oak
Frank Thomas
el Paso, Pex
Notice of final proof for McGuire Homestead Entry 7400
Department of the Interior Land Office Santa Fe N M April 1 1908 notices Geo M McGuire of Abbott NM intends to make final proof for Homestead Entry 7400 filed 1903 for portions of section 28 township 23 N range 241. Proof will be made before A S Bushkevitz Roy NM May 18 1908. Witnesses include Thomas McMurdo Sam Melvin Pasteles Jas Ross and Manuel R Otero Register.
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Department of the Interior
Santa Fe
N. M
Geo. M. McGuire
Abbott, N. M
Township
Range
A. S. Bushkevitz
Roy
Thomas McMurdo
Sam Melvin
Pasteles
Jas. Ross
Advertised Letters Uncalled For June List
A long list of names including Miss Lillia Allis Mrs Sacarnacion da Salazar Mr Luis Bartholine Juan Sanches and others are marked uncalled for. The notice states that all above letters remaining uncalled for June 1 will be sent to the dead letter office.
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Lillia Allis
Sacarnacion da Salazar
Luis Bartholine
Juan Sanches
Mes
EO. Thompson
Cus. P. Besman
Ida Walle Or Walbe
A. W. Warren
Matia Claredova
Frank Cooper
Mattia Graham
Elan Young
Toda ‘Trujillo
Isabelita Jasaminlo de Maes
Jose de Lacros Martinez
Patricio Trujillo
Nora Arquehart
Don Antonio Olegin
Johnie Burns
Tim Powell
Dnrique P. Hernandez
W. P. Kidwell
Juan Maestas Y Gonzales
Perfetita Sandoval
Frank Gonles Fagenio Flores
William F Coleman
D. C. Bdey
Notice to animal owners to keep livestock off city streets
Notice to owners of horses sheep cattle hogs and dogs that it is unlawful for nomad animals to run astray on public streets. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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Masteno
Bushkevitz Hall
The
NEW Board OF Education
Nnc
ROY Fair and Festival
the Roy
NEW Law
England
Farjis
Hotel Register
Oriental
W. 8. Wright
Chickasha, Dkla
Mestene
Louis Bays
United States
Tucumeari
Mr. Stadher
Wife
Chicago
Bcat
L. A. Parker
Bucklin
Kans
Woodruff Bros
Solana
the Oriental
W. T. Little
Chickasha, Okla
Manuel R. Otero
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