Auto Accident Near Taylor Involves Roy Trading Co Aides
Wensell manager of Roy Trading Co and W H McCarger with Wilson Co bookkeepers in Mills were in a collision near Taylor on Tuesday. Gonzales of Chico drove an older car with seven people and an elderly man. he veered into their car causing heavy damage. Two people in Gonzales car injured. none of Roy Mills party hurt. Weasell thrown onto Gonzales windshield. Gonzales to cover damages. Also notes a petition for Abel Flores seeking pardon for killing Lucas Vigil, Flores pled guilty to 10 to 15 years, has served six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. L. Wensell
Mgr
Roy Tradiing Co
W. H. McCarger
Wilson Co
Mills
Taylor
Mr. Gonzales
Chico
Gonzales
Roy Mills
Weasell
Abel Flores
Lucas Vigil
Barre Canyon
Flores
Nor'easter Douses Town With Snow and Ice
The first touch of winter arrived with a sharp Nor'easter overnight bringing an inch of snow and freezing ice, making the evening disagreeable and the conditions slick.
Red Cross volunteers harvest donated beans at Guthman farm
Red Cross ladies drove to the W. H. Guthman farm last Thursday and harvested five acres of beans donated for the Red Cross. The strenuous task proved rewarding as the crop boosted local Red Cross funds and the volunteers returned elated with their success.
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Red Cross
W. H. Guthman
Mr. Guthman
Postal rates notice for 1917 town letters and cards
Commencing Friday morning Nov. 2, 1917. All Drop and Rural Route Letters shall have 2c postage. All out of town letters 8c postage. Postal cards 2c postage. W.GJ.
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W.gj
Prohibition Support Gathers in New Mexico Vote
The piece reports strong backing for the Prohibitory Amendment in New Mexico with lawmakers and voters aligned to go dry. It notes federal roles and revenue from liquor, plus local notes on Al Hanson’s Minnesota trip, Bean Day events, Elmer Evans stock sale, and Roy Evans’ army call, ending with Roy Ladies Aid serving dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Supreme Court
Union
Elmer Evans
Evans
Roy
Stockmen and cattle trade sweep Roy area
Stockmen including Billy Wiegand and C. L. Wensell visited Roy on business while buyers from Clayton Passamonte and Shoemaker pursued cattle and sheep deals at Roy Trading Co. and Roy Stock yards. Dick Pendleton reports a successful 105 foot well with a deep drill and plans for a home pump and windmill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Bay Elevator Handles Wheat and Beans at New Elevator
The Floersheim Mercantile Co. closed a deal with Wilson Ga of Mills to gain possession of a new grain elevator for improving handling of the wheat crop. Many cars have been loaded with scoop shovels and the dump will now be used for wheat and beans. The arrangement is regarded as very satisfactory all around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floersheim Mercantile Co
Wilson Ga of Mills
Squash Thief Targeted In LA Office Yard Hoax
A protest letter complains that crook neck squashes were stolen from the LA office yard of Hoover's garden. The writer, F G Campbell of Roy Trading Co, jokes about choking on them. Campbell leaves for a two week business trip to Los Angeles to rest.
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L A
Hoover” S Garden
F. G. Campbell
Roy Trading Co
Los Angeles
California
Roy
Mrs Gibbs and Sons Visit Springer Wednesday for Dental Work
Mrs Gibbs and her two sons Mylor and Donald traveled to Springer Wednesday to visit friends and to have dental care performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gibbs
Mylor
Donald
Springer
Catholic Confirmation at St George Roy Weathers Frs Chateau and Joseph
Unusual activities at St George Catholic Church in Roy marked the Patron Saint anniversary. Frs I Chateau and Jean Joseph taught and prepared a class of 30 novitiates for Confirmation, with services held Sunday. The event was described as important, the priests seen as modest and devoted, leaving a desire to know them better.
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St.George’s Catholic Church
Roy
Frs. I Chateau
Jean Joseph
Fine Showing at 2-3 for Roy lodge confirms strong state standings
Homestead Lodge of Roy ranks among the best lodges in Utah for membership finances and fraternal efficiency. Postmaster William G. Johnson, our representative, chaired the Finance Committee and was named Grand Conductor for the next term. Roy led in new member initiations, with Roswell and Clayton close behind, boasting 12 members in a rural village. Dr. M. D. Gibbs named D. D. G. M. for the coming year.
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Homestead Lodge
Roy
Wm. G. Johnson
Finance Commie | Pee
Grand Lodge
Roswell
Clayton
M. D. Gibbs
Brown Purchases Dr Evans Farm Near Roy Village
Fred Brown buys the 160 acre Dr Evans farm inside Roy village limits and plans a home this winter. The land lies on the town's north side and is described as highly desirable. Pink Gunn drills a well at his ranch south of town and intends to stop hauling water.
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Fred Brown
Dr. Evans
Roy
Pink Gunn
New Wilson Co Elevator Sold. J W Snyder Remains In Charge
Mr J W Snyder who arrived last week to lead the Wilson Co Elevator here stays in charge as Floersheim Co has purchased the operation. The scene contrasts the idle cars being shoveled with a modern elevator ready to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Snyder
Wilson Co
Floersheim Co
Bean shipment contract boosts local beans market
Fifteen carloads of beans were contracted by the Roy Trading Co last week at 12 cents per pound. Local bean raisers anticipate Hoover price to be below that figure when set. It is estimated the area will have about 50 carloads of beans to spare this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weasell
Roy Trading Co
Local births and a note on the state penitentiary
Babies born to Mr and Mrs Lyons at Plumlee Hospital last Friday. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Stafford at Self Hospital last week. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Eliseo Gallegos on October 11. The state penitentiary is full and Governor Lindsey weighs deporting Mexicans to make room for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Stafford
the Self Hospital
Eliseo Gallegos
Lindsey
Ilfeld and Strickfadden Visit Des Moines Area
Herman C Ilfeld of Las Ve gas and Ben Strickfadden I H C agt toured Clayton and Des Moines before returning to Meadow City. Dr C Plumlee was summoned to Morn Monday on business with the exemption Board. It is a patriotic duty to endure weekly 135 mile trips for nothing and even personal expenses are questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman C. Ilfeld
Las Vegas
Ben Strickfadden
Clayton
Des Moines
Meadow City
C. Plumlee
Exemption Board
Beans and Cash From Roy Trading Co Load
Fred Fluhmann delivered a beans shipment to Roy Trading Co and received a $506.09 check. He plans more loads. John G. James of Ross Oklahoma reads the SA and may buy land here soon. J. G. Smith of Pleasant View, sending wheat, asks to have the SA mailed to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fluhmann
Roy Trading Co
John G. James
Ross
Oklahoma
J. G. Smith
John Baker
Pleasant View
Prohibitionists Prepare for Campaign Battle Tactics
Prohibition advocates vow to fight through the campaign with the vigor once shown by the wets. They insist they are as organized as their opponents and may be more so than public statements reveal.
Army Verse From Vancouver Soldier Poem
A cousin in the U S Engineering Corps at Vancouver Washington sends a war era verse noting army life realities. The poem contrasts breakfast beans with previous comforts and ends with a rousing pledge to defeat the Kaiser as sergeants teach the soldiers how.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Strong
Ehoy
Christian Endeavor Opens with Lessons on Religion and Politics
The Christian Endeavor meeting features opening songs numbers 140 and 110 followed by a lesson titled Setting Religion with Politics. Elmer Bursick and Reece Russell read clippings while a quartet led by Miss Clara Martin and Miss Grace Worley performs. Speakers include Mr. R C Grunig on Definition of Politics and Mr. Wm G Johnson on graft and political issues with Mr. Ames addressing dangers of evil men and electing the right candidates. Leaders are Misses Orpha Ross and Erma Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isa
Long
Elmer Bursick
Clara Martin
Grace Worley
Mr. Crow
Hearn
R.C. Grunig
Wm. G. Johnson
Ames
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C. S. Justice and Family
Dawson
Barney Mitchell
U.S
W. H. Willcox
Canadian Hills
Wagon Mound
Ams
Raton
L. E. Deubler
Prof. Stickler
Waggonner School
Herrington
S.A
G. L. Stickler
Alva Oklahoma
Victor H. Ellard
Pittsboro
Mississippi
Hanson
Fairbault
Minnesota
Big Devi
Billy”, Wiegand
C. L. Wensell
The
W.C. Antis
Passamonte
Union County
Mr. Giles
Mesa
Trading Co. Cattle
J.P. van Houten
Shoemaker
Roy Stock
Andy Weist
Dick Pendleton
Holder Bros
Floeraheim
Prussia
America
Foma and
UBM Auest
Aberty Bond
Ebll
Limou
Christian Endeavor
Reece Russell
Orpha Ross
Erma Russell
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