Death of William Wesley Wildman in Roy after stroke
The Roy community mourns William Wesley Wildman aged 60 years 5 months 11 days who died Tuesday after a sudden stroke at breakfast. Born in Newton County Missouri on April 27 1857 he married Amanda Garner in 1879 and leaves two sons J E Wildman and another son. The funeral plans and local condolences are noted as the family travels to Neosho Missouri for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wesley, Wildman
Roy
Mr. Wildman
Newton Co
Missouri
Amanda E. Garner
Baptist Church
Mason
J. E. Wildman
Mesa
J. J. Errington
Raton
Neosho
Sergeant Barry Kirby joins Presidio as meat instructor
The San Francisco Call notes Roy resident Barry Kirby has been named Sergeant Instructor at the Presidio of San Francisco, assigned to the school for cooks and bakers with 175 students. Other Roy items include land purchase by Dick Pendleton and local moves and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco California
Roy
Berry Kirby
Sixty Second Infantry
Presido
Barro
San Diego
Presidio
O. K
Barry Kirby
U.s.army Presidio of
San Francisco
Cali
Christian Endeavor Meeting Notes and Song Entries
A compact record of a Christian Endeavor gathering listing songs numbers 48 and 11, a lesson on commitment based on 2 Timothy 1 1 14, prayers by Rev Hearn, readings by Dorothy Gibbs and solo by Miss Clara Martin. Talks include a committee meeting led by mr Russell and a discussion of tasks for the committee with Mr Johnson, plus song 137 and leaders Lena Lusk and Alice Nowlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Hearn
Dorothy Gibbs
Miss Clara Martin
Mr. Russell
Mr. Johnson
Misees Lena Lusk
Alice Nowlin
New Mexico Constitutional Amendments At Election
Editorial argues voters will grapple with amendments on taxation prohibition and judicial districts. It opposes the proposed judicial district realignment as partisan, supports tax reform, and predicts overwhelming support for statewide Prohibition, urging citizens to vote accordingly.
New Mexico Constitution Amendment Proposal on Judicial Districts
Legislative proposal to amend Article VI sections 12 and 25 to create nine districts from January 1 1919 with judges elected in 1918, detailing district boundaries by county and provisions for new counties, with transitional rules and election timing. Includes a pro and con section for the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Colfax
Quay
State of New Mexico
Judicial Department
State of
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Rio Aruba
San Juan
Bernalillo
McKinley
Sandoval
Dona Ana
Otero
Lincoln
Torrance
San Miguel
Mora
Guadalupe
Chaves
Eddy and
Lea
Grant and
Luna
Socorro
Valencia
Sierra
Taos
DeBaga
Curry
Roosevelt
Proposal to amend state constitution on taxation limits
The text proposes amending Section 1 of Article VIII to require taxes on tangible property to reflect value and apply uniform rates within each class. It limits annual county city town village and school district levies to a five percent excess over prior year unless a special request is filed and approved by the State Tax Commission. It sets an effective date of January 1 1918 after elector approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New Mexico
A ‘Tax Commission
State Tax Commission
Proposed Prohibition Amendment for New Mexico Constitution
Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolutions Two and Three proposes adding a new Article XXIII to the New Mexico Constitution. The measure seeks to establish prohibition by constitutional amendment, outlining the proposed article’s structure and legal framework for enforcement and scope.
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Prohibition Amendment Committee
State of New Mexico
Ie Sl
Wedding of James S. Christman and Olga Nelson
James S. Christman and Miss Olga Nelson of Liberty were married by Rev. Jesse L. Meredith at the parsonage then drove to Cimarron en route to Taos for their wedding trip. Christman, a veteran homesteader and noted deep-well driller, and Nelson, a prominent mesa teacher and farmer, were celebrated amid local praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Christman
Olga Nelson
Liberty
Maxwell
Jesse L. Meredith
Cimarron
Taos
Christman
Constitutional amendment on intoxicating liquors in New Mexico
The text notes a proposed constitutional article XXIII restricting production import sale gift of alcoholic beverages in New Mexico from October 1, 1918, with exceptions for medicinal, mechanical, scientific use and sacramental wine. Violations carry fines from fifty to one thousand dollars and jail terms, with harsher penalties on repeat offenses.
Good Old Men and the Call for Grit in Leadership
The piece argues aging leaders like J. P. Morgan and Harriman prove achievement grows with years. It contrasts elder bankers with younger figures, urging workers to find their sphere and persevere. It calls for bold, stubborn grit over impatience as progress takes time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
Wall Street
Harriman
Hill
Northwest
Woodrow Wilson
Charles M. Schwab
America
George F. Baker
James Stillman
Jacob H. Schiff
Henry P. Davison
Frank A. Vanderlip
Otto H. Kahn
Floyd Ivey Appointed Deputy Game Warden
Floyd Ivey has been appointed Deputy Game Warden for the district and will issue hunting licences at Floersheim's Store. It is advised to pay 1.50 dollars for a licence at the office rather than risk being caught with a gun without one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Haines
Floersheim
Haines
Floyd Ivey
Floersheim’s
Melville Floersheim Heads to Hot Springs for Rheumatism Relief
Melville Floersheim left Monday for Hot Springs Arkansas to take baths and drink endless water in hopes of curing his rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Floersheim
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Springer men visit town in Charlie's big roadster
C C Cunningham mounted in Springer accompanied by Frank McDaniels visited town Tuesday in Charlie's roadster to see old friends. Mrs F A Roy has been seriously ill for a week with a severe cold confining her to her room for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Jones
Tucumcari
C.C. Cunningham
Springer
Frank McDaniels
Charlie
F. A. Roy
Mora County Soldier Boys Headed to Fort Riley
Mrs. Frank Seidel reported a large wagon mound blowout in Mora County as the Mora County Soldiers entrained a train with 11 coaches carrying troops for the trip to Fort Riley Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Seidel
Santa Fe
Wagon Mound
Mora County
Fort Riley
Kansas
Ding Bat Arrest: Marshall Chas Peare Held in Daw son
Marshall Chas Peare drifted into town from Daw son where locals say he was run out for talking anarchy and firing a building. After boozed talk he denounced the government echoing La Follette. Locked in city bastile, he was tried before U S Commissioner W H Willcox on Wednesday and a U S Attorney wired about disposition. He appears harmless but his incendiary remarks alarm listeners and could cause trouble if released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chas. Peare
Dawson
la Follett
Bastile
U. S
W. H. Willcox
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W.W. Wildman
Er Times
J. Floersheim
Sylvan
Times
Lee Anderson
Lee
John Mackey
Cook
Solano
Mec Daniels
Plumlee Hospital
Bergqvist
Mosquero
Sergeant Kirby
Dick Pendleton
Clinton Neal
Rev. Russel
George Lewis
Dr. McKinney
Prio: Pona
el Paso
Loggins
J. W. Sneider
Wilson Company
Ethel Harper
Mills
Ruth Robertson
Gale Kidd
Oklahoma
Jon
Christian Endeavor
The
HOUSE
Rev.Bugg
Hearn
Virgil Anderson
Fred Brown
Red Grass
Grace W. Gibbs
Mr. Million
Springer Orchards
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