Democratic and Republican conventions and local notes
The Democratic State Convention is set for Santa Fe on Thursday September 26, with the State Central Committee meeting September 25. In Roy the Republican County Convention will convene at Mora on Monday September 23 to choose delegates to Santa Fe. Roy will have 42 delegates, Mills 10, Solano 4, Mora 11, and Wagon Mound 30. a caucus to select Roy delegates occurs September 21.
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Mora
Santa Fe
Roy
Mills
Solano
Wagon Mound
Dry Farm Fruit Impresses Liberty Township Readers
Mrs. Lillie B. Wood and her mother Mrs. L A Brown shared a sample from a dry farm near Liberty School. Concord grapes and large prune plums showcased their orchard’s potential. Water Ross arranged an SA for his son Harl Ross at Camp Pike Ark. Walter Ross praises his sons in service and notes his daughters are studying away, preparing for a larger life in Young America.
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Lillie B. Wood
L. A. Brown
Liberty School
Concord
Water Ross
Harl Ross
Camp Pike Ark
Walter
Sam
America
Sale at M Conner's Dairy Draws Strong Bids
The sale near Solano Tuesday featured dairy cows selling from 166 to 106 dollars and an eight month old calf at 90 dollars. Col White and Wm G Johnson Auct and Clerk praised the day, while D M Valdez sought hands for bean work and reported ripe, dry crop conditions. J W Beck sent the Windy City Echo from the 12 Engineer Corps in France, noting enduring morale.
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M. Conner
Solano
Col. White
Wm G. Johnson
J. W. Beck
The
Roy, Garage
Windy City
Engineer Corps
France
Koys
Mosquero Resident Dies After Hospital Stay
Mr Goes of Mosquero dies at Plumlee Hospital Roy aged 71 after an operation two weeks ago. His wife and one daughter are here. Miss Fern DePew will teach in Bradley district Mosquero this winter with term starting Oct 1. Other notes include teachers Lucille Price back at Mills, Rev Price family at Capitan NM, and local business updates.
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Mr. Goes
Mosquero
Plumlee Hospital
Roy
Fern DePew
Bradley
Miss DePew
Las Vegas
Lucille Price
Mills
Rev. Price
Capitan, N. M
Munition Works Recruiting Party Leaves Roy for Tennessee
A party of seven young men sails from Roy led by deputy Floersheim for a new Munition Works in Tennessee. Ed Voelkel, Jess Johnson, Matias Medina, Demetrio Garcia, Reuben Gonzales, Antonio Domingo, and A Trujillo join others recruited by the U. S. agent. The job promises high wages, exemption from military service, and practical education at the world’s largest munition factory.
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Roy
Byd. Floersheim
P. M
Tennessee
Ed. Voelkel
Jess H. Johnson
Matias Medina
Demetrio Garcia Reuben Gonzales
Antonio Domingo
A. Trujillo
Red Cross Work Rooms Report and 1918 Obituary
Red Cross workers led by Mrs Roy and others in Roy and surrounding areas report shipments to Mountain Division Colorado Den ver including 63 sweaters 19 wristlets 170 pairs of socks 50 pajama suits 100 handkerchiefs 30 hospital shirts 40 comfort bags 16 pillows 20 pillow slips 10 hospital bags 5 children's dresses 175 chemises up to Sept 1. Two shipments this month will be reported later. Towers died Sept 13 1918 at his Roy home after a long illness. funeral at Christian church Roy Interment Roy Cemetery. Samuel B Towers born June 27 1869 Indiana. married Sarah J Ski in 1878. eight children four sons five daughters.
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Mountain Division
Denver
Roy
Mills and Mosquero
Solano
Weisdorfer
I Ma
Idea
Cte Wensell
R. E. Alleidredhze
B. Towers
Christian Church
Rev. Hearn
Sarah J. Ski
Ivan
Mary Underhill
Doolittle Mill
Ind
Wilmer
Theodore
Birdseye
Della Hardwick
Los Angeles
Calif
Rebecca Blunk
George
Raymond
United Are Cage
Kana
Christian Church of
Soldiers and Sailors Names Sought For Home Service Records
A notice from the A R C requests relatives of all boys now in the service to report names and addresses to keep local records complete. It seeks those called to service since March 1, 1917, with reports to Mrs. C. L. Weasell Roy N. M. T.R. Pint has recovered enough to go out daily. The Seidel family has news of Frank’s safe arrival in England and a Windsor Castle letter from King George wishing success to American troops.
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A. R.C
Roy
C. L. Weasell
Roy N. M
T.R. Pint
Frank Seidel
Frank
France
England
George
Lion and
Windsor Castle
Soldier Letter From Alfred Davenport At Camp Talaferro
Alfred Davenport writes from Camp Talaferro in San Diego attached to Co A 25 Bn U S G He details hospital stays transfers and guard duties He hopes for furloughs and mentions regret over Mrs Gibbs death and concern for farmers and wheat crops He asks about lodge dues and ends with a plea that more bonds will save soldiers lives.
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Alfred Davenport
Co. A
U.S.G
Camp Talaferro
San Diego
Calif
Bean Growers Gossip and Meeting Notes Revised
Local notes recount changes in Bean Growers leadership with Jim Johnson as Chairman and Fred Fluhmann as member, amid a meeting canceled for a funeral. The piece highlights aims like economy in production and increased acreage through cooperation, with Lena Lusk teaching Mestinite near Mills and living on her father’s homestead. Initial dues set at five dollars, one dollar annually after. Meet Saturday 21st, O. W. Hearn is secretary.
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Jim (Bean) Johnson
Fred Fluhmann
F. A. Bruce
Tower
Lena Lusk
Reverend Matthews Family Leaves for Oklahoma Circuit
Rev. R. L. Matthews and family of Solano depart by Chevrolet with four adults and six children for Oklahoma via Raton. They plan a first night in La Mar Colorado then visit Wichita 85 miles from their old home. Mrs. Matthews seeks altitude relief for her health as Matthews pursues a place on the Oklahoma circuit. Jess Wade orders SA for his daughter Edith Wade at Milford Texas and expects his two boys to join soon. Claude Brashears returns from Caledonia Ohio visiting friends. notes no height gain but improved appearance while staying with Claude Hand.
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Fred Ogden
Liberty
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Roy
Colorado Fuel and Tron Co
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Eugenia
Fred
Pikex-Peake
Rev. R. L. Matthews
Solano
Oklahoma
Raton
la Mar Colorado
Wichita
Rev. Matthews
Jess Wade
Edith Wade
Milford
Texas
War expert Rev J S Russel plans fall campaign tour
Rev J S Russel of Dawson was in town this week and expects strenuous work this fall. He is regarded as the best posted man in the region on war matters and issues surrounding the war and its related concerns.
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J. S. Russel
Dawson
New Teachers at Boy School Prove Militant and Capable
The new instructors at the Boy School are described as a militant group chosen by the board. They are warmly welcomed by the Y P C E and viewed as lively, skilled, and ready to engage in both social and school activities. Miss Carol Fitzer led the Endeavor group with veteran finesse, delighting attendees. The staff includes several talented musicians and capable individuals.
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Nowieek
Carol Fitzer
Withal Roy
Roy Trading Co hires Harry Sotzen to replace Crowe
Harry Sotzen is named the new meat buyer at Roy Trading Co, filling in for Mr Crowe during his vacation. Sotzen adapts quickly to Roy’s business, likened to a duck to water, and may decide to remain.
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Harry Sotzen
Utter
The
Roy Trading Co
Mr. Crowe
Roy
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Evry
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Bill
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Des Moines
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Washington D. C
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Wensell
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Kitchell
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Odgen
Samuel B.towers
Indiana
Dubois County
New Mexico
United States
British Isles
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Tam
U. S. Guard
A. M. Davenport
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Claude Brashears
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