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By Michelle White
September 11, 2001
Part 1
The following are stories taken from early newspapers in Lincoln County New Mexico. If you wish to join in abstracting early Lincoln County newspapers, please let me know.
There were three different Newspapers in White Oaks, Lincoln County New Mexico in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The were The Outlook, The New Mexico Interpreter and The White Oaks Eagle. Article of genealogical value are show below by date, not by individual newspapers.
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Selected Historical and Genealogy related Articles
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Died
On the 21st inst. M. Seymour, age 73 years and 16 days. The cause of death was
typhoid pneumonia and deficiency (unreadable) ...buried from his late residence
at 10 am on the 22nd inst. Very impressive services were conducted by the Rev.
R. E. Lund. The very large number of friends and neighbors present, testified to
the universal esteem in which the deceased was held here. Mr. Seymour was Deacon
of the Congregational Church and next to his bereaved wife and aged mother, the
church feel his loss most keenly. Though he had lived here but three and a half
years, no man was better known, and his sincere Christian spirit, and the manner
in which be made his daily life to square with the spirit and teachings of the
Master be served, had endeared and fortified him in the affections and respect
of our people "After life's fitful fever he sleeps in peace." May all of us be
as well prepared for great change as was our dear friend.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Railroad
Col Theo W. Herman came home from El Paso yesterday and we met him on his
arrival and learn from him that there is little or no doubt that the El Paso
Railroad. As the Col knows more about the inside workings of the Company than
any one here, we are justified in saying that White Oaks will have the El Paso,
White Oaks and Kansas City Railway during the year 1888. compiled by Michelle
White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
New Mill
M. McPherson, purchased Ed R Bonnell Lot 4 block 27. Mr. McPherson will move his
planer mill onto it at once. He will add a shingle, lath, molding, siding, and
other machinery to his present mill. So he can fill the numerous orders which
are pouring in on him. This is an important factory and is much needed as it
will save the consumers not less than 30 percent.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Shipment
Capt. A. W. Kempton brought in 5,200 lb of freight from Lava this week for our
merchants.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Stamp Mill
Henry W. Kearsing, who has been assaying for the Homestake mill since the 4th of
July 1887, is now fitting himself up a first class assaying office at the
Gallagher stamp mill, which he hopes to have in operation by the last of the
next week. He is erecting a building adjoining the stone residence in which to
have his assaying and bullion furnaces . He will have the most complete office
to be found in the Territory. Mr. Kearsing is a practical chemist and
metallurgist having had forty years experience, and over twenty years of this
time have been spent in California and Arizona.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Good Stock
F. M. Goodin made us a pleasant call yesterday. He reports stock in good
condition. Mr. Goodin imported quiet a number of Angora goats from Georgia, last
year, and turned them into his herd of 1,000 native goats and expects in four
years to have the flock graded up so they will shear a good clip of wool. This
will certainly be a good speculation for Mr. Goodin.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Furniture store
E. H. Chew has brought of Ed R. Bonnell Lot 5 in block 10, corner of Livingston
and Pinon Sts. Mr. Chew will erect a building two stories. If there is
sufficient brick it will be a brick building. Mr. Chew intends to open a
furniture store as soon as the building is completed. This is a much needed
enterprise and this is a first class opening for the furniture trade. Mr. Chew
being a congenial gentleman and a thorough business man, he will be a great
acquisition to our mountain city and we give him a hearty welcome.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Indian Agency
Riddle and Company have taken some fine views of White Oaks and vicinity, that
are creditable to any artist. They expect to go to the Indian Agency tomorrow
and will return here in a few days, and complete the work that is needed.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
White Oaks Academy Honor Roll
The following pupils have been neither late nor absent for any cause whatever
during the month beginning Feb 20 and closing March 16: Miss Ida Greene Allen
Lane Ernest Langston Miss Nellie Mackel Miss Susie Timoney Villett Stomp Ole
Bellomy F. Richmond, Principal.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Resort
Ah Nue's restaurant is a very popular resort as the cooking, the variety, the
neatness and all, tend to make an eating house attractive. Ah Nue being an old
resident of the city and favorably known adds materially to his popularity.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Gallager
Wm. Gallagher will have the iron roof on his brick hotel today. The house will
soon be completed.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Resident
C. M. Pearman, father of O. L. Pearman arrived in the city last Sunday to visit
his son. Should he like our city, climate and business outlook he intends to
become a resident.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Saw shop
Keely and Holton have got their turning lathe in position, and are prepared to
turn almost anything that can be turned out of timber. This with their saws
makes a very complete carpenter shop.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
Heavy snow
White Oaks had a very heavy snow storm last Monday which lasted twenty four
hours. It was not cold, and by Wednesday noon the snow had disappeared under the
genial rays of the sun.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1888
RR Strike
Just as we go to press, we learn that the strike is ended on the A.T. & S.F.
Road. That the C.B. & Q. Road has been successful and had the pieces of striking
engineers all filled.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Prospecting
Frank Conger and Peter Reid are off on a prospecting tour, will be absent about
a month.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Prospecting
Samuel Beard is prospecting in Tucson Coal fields. Sam is an agreeable caller at
this office on Monday.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Improvements
Levin W. Stewart is completing the lawn surrounding his handsome residence. With
the arrival of grass it will be a beauty.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Illness
Mrs. M. Whiteman is quite sick at Roswell.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
New mine
B. H. Dye has assumed work at the mine with a small crew.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Visit
Mrs. Lloyd and daughter Mattie, were in White Oaks on Wednesday.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Accident
Col T. W. Herman has been confined to the house since Sunday with a sprained
ankle.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Boot sale
Do not forget the great Boot and Shoe sale. A good working boot for
$2.50. Levin W. Stewart.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Trip
C. Whitley returned Wednesday from San Pedro and reported it very dull, much
more than White Oaks.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Illness
Ed R. Bonnell is recovering rapidly. He expects to be able to get out among his
friends in a few days.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
New Church
The new Congregational Church is receiving the finishing touches this week. Dr
Buckner is doing the painting and Wm. Walburn the plastering.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Lost
On Sunday evening E.W. Parker lost a gauntlet glove, between residence and the
Church or at church. Any one finding the same, can return it to E. W.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Illness
Joe Church was in from the Jicarillas and reports matters dull. Jake Weigher is
very sick. Price, Fitzpatrick and Kinraide are busy on their various claims.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Visit
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Williams departed for their new home at Pinos Wells last
Wednesday after a short visit with friends at White Oaks.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Party
The White Oaks people in attendance at the big masquerade ball at San Pedro were
Mrs. Dr Lane, Mrs. Reid, H. Goodman, W. J. Jackson was a Turk. H. Goodman for
"one night only" was Corporal Tanner.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Performance
The performance this evening at the Town Hall by the Dramatic Society will be
largely attended. If you have not purchased a ticket do so at once, as it is in
aid of the Methodist Church organ and invalid Mrs. Seymour.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Groceries
Ridgeways Groceries are all first class Fresh and cheap as the cheapest and he
pays the highest market price for eggs, potatoes, and other saleable country
produce. Call and see him at the place formerly occupied by McCourt's hardware.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Good stock
Ridgeway, the grocer has moved and is snug in his new quarters in the Whitmean
building opposite Bond and Stewarts. Where he as a good fresh stock of
everything in the grocery and supply line and will be pleased to see his
numerous customers.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Artesian well
Glenn and Brotherton who have the contract for sinking the Artesian well for the
Jicarella Mining and Well Co. Received orders to resume operations, which was
done on last Thursday and once more the Jicarilla prospector is happy. It is the
sincere wish of everyone to see this enterprise succeed. At present the well is
sunk over 400 feet for the next few weeks will take it down much more.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 4
Lawsuit
Not withstanding the flattering assurance of the authorities "that henceforth
the poor saw ? Men no longer be persecuted. They are notified by the U.S. Court
officials to appear and answer at Las Cruces with their witnesses and counsel.
This is becoming very expensive not to say monotonous to the accused. If they
are guilty punish them, if not discontinue at once. The amount of the proceeding
seems to be harass, And shift the responsibility of the whole affair from the
shoulders of the present official to someone else. It is about time the farce
was ended. Misers McPherson and Biggs with numerous witnesses have the first of
the week for Las Cruces to be in attendance at court, to answer the complaint of
the government.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 8
Irrigation
J. O. Naboure has about completed his improvements at his ranch, by placing a
Greely Pump, with which he can irrigate a large portion of his farm. He has a
large number of fruit trees planted, and Messrs. Ulrick and Grambles (Grumbles?)
have a contract to contract ditches which are nearly completed. Jim will have a
model farm when completed. The Greely pump will do the business and for this
reason the effort now underway is watched with interest by ranchmen. He proposes
with the aid of the pump and an ordinary well to irrigate about 60 acres in all.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
March 7, 1890
PAGE 8
Court warrant
Complaint was made before Justice McCourt on Tuesday by J. W. Thomson of Red
Cloud, that Juan Padillo? And another Mexican were the recipients of his
hospitality; on their departure appropriated every thing they could lay their
hands on, also broke into a vacant cabin belonging to Jones Talleferro and took
tools and clothing. Warrants were issued for their arrest.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM page 8
March 7, 1890
Will
On Feb 8, 1890, the last will and testament of Irene Garrett, deceased, of
Tuscola, was probated and placed on record in the county clerks office. The
state is valued at $140,000; O. W. Woolverton executor. The shares of $10,000
each will come to Nogal, Mrs. Uceoa Moore, wife of uncle N. Moore, and Mr.
Lorenzo Packett are to be the recipients. Miss Emma Puckett daughter of Loreso
Puckett, also receives $5,000. Miss Emma was with her aunt at the date of her
demise, and is yet at Tuscola.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
May 7, 1890
Page 4
Theft
Two thieves were at the Lloyd ranch this week and demanded of Mrs. Lloyd, two of
their best brown mares that they were sent by W. H. Weed of White Oaks for the
same. They were unable to furnish the requisite order and departed, and as a
close watch was kept on their movements and the stock guarded, they procured
nothing there.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
May 7, 1890
Page 4
Illness
S. W. Lloyd, the cattle man, is no better, his case is a sad one. He is
violently insane, and needs constant and the most watchful care. Only the other
day he set fire to all of his clothing and he house, which was saved by the
efforts of Mrs. Lloyd and the men about the place. The attention of brother
Masons is called to Lloyd's situation. We are reliably informed that he is a
member in good standing for the last 35 years, having joined the Brooklyn, NY
Lodge in 1855. The financial conditions of the family, renders it impossible for
Mr. Lloyd to receive the treatment he is in need of, hence this suggestion to
the Masonic Fraternity, who doubtless are not aware of the actual state of
affairs.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
January 9, 1891
J. B. Collier was appointed
Road overseer in this White Oaks district and Bell at Lincoln.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
January 9, 1891
Raynolds moves
A. H. Raynolds moved his house hold goods to his new home in the Nabour's block
on Tuesday last.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
January 9, 1891
Mail
M.A. Dauphin, for a score of years president of the Louisiana Lottery company
died on Sunday. Papers can now publish his address in full without danger of
being thrown on of the mails.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
January 9, 1891
Emma Abbott Dead
Denver Jan 5, Emma Abbott the prim Donna has been ill at Salt Late City for
several days with pneumonia died at 7:45 this morning.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
January 9, 1891
Court
Judge Freeman and John W. Garner, clerk of the court have rented the fine
residence of Mrs. S. Tiffany for one year, commencing next April, when the
families of the judge and Mr. Garner will arrive from their homes in Virginia,
Socorro Chieftain.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
January 9, 1891
Legislation
We are under obligations to Hon G. A. Richardson, our councilman, for copies of
bills 1-2-3. In our next issue will give our views more fully upon the pending
legislation.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
January 9, 1891
County Commissioners
J. F. Hinkle of Penasco was elected chairman of the new Board of County
Commissioners and he starts out like an old hand.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
January 9, 1891
Commissioner
Commissioner Paul Mayer and Roman Lojan with chairman Hinkle will make a strong
Board and dispatch business carefully and with good judgment.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
January 9, 1891
Business trip
Gus Schlasting left Tuesday on the Stage on a business trip to Albuquerque to be
absent several days.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
January 9, 1891
Cattlemen's meeting
Our readers attention is called to the change of date of the cattlemen's meeting
at Santa Fe, from Jan 7th to Jan 12th. All who desire to attend are requested to
send their names to the Stock Grower office, Las Vegas, at earliest moment, so
that arrangements can be made for transportation.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
January 9, 1891
School vacancy
On the 3rd Ballot the County Commissioners unanimously appointed T. B. MeCourt
of White Oaks, Supt of Schools, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of
S.R. Gorbet (or Corbet). Mr. McCourt at this time desires to return thanks to
his friends who so kindly signed his petition. compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
County Treasurer
Soipio Salizar The new County Treasurer filed and the County Board accepted and
approved a Bond in the sum of $25,000 which was thought sufficient but the out
going Treasurer reported some $22,000 on hand, hence, a new and larger Bond must
be filed by Salizar which will be done before the next meeting. In the mean time
Salizar will set as Treasurer under the $25,000 Bond. Treasurer Young
withholding a portion of the funds until a new and increased Bond is made by
Salizar.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Railroad construction
E. R. Stafford a well known civil engineer, is in this city having just left the
Pecos Valley where he acted as chief engineer on the construction of the Pecos
Valley railroad. He announces that this nine is finished as far as Eddy and
trains in operation thereon. M Stafford is daily awaiting orders from W. C.
Bradbury & Co of Denver with reference to the location of another line of
railway in New Mexico. Of this new line more a non-New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Election
Up to the honor of going to press we have not been authorized to mention any one
as candidates for the office to be voted for on Monday text. The rumor of this
one and that one for candidates cannot be reliably mentioned only in the case of
T. B. McCourt, the present incumbent of the Justice of Peace office, who is a
candidate for re election. Mr. McCourt this week was appointed Supt of schools,
which appointment will not in any manner be an obstacle against his holding the
office of Justice. There is small pay connected with either position, but with
both makes sufficient to enable the office to pay him for time and expenses of
performance of the duties of both positions. The ticket generally talked of, is
T. B. McCourt for Justice of the Peace and J. P. Langston for Constable; A
Ridgeway, Jones Taliaferro, and E. McTimoney for School directors. We will be
pleased to print election tickets at the usual rates. Bring in your orders
early. compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Indian war
The war with the Indians is increasing instead of decreasing. The latest is that
Gen Miles is bound to push matters to a conclusion at once, which requires more
hard fighting.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
New Born
Yesterday morning a son was born to Mr. And Mrs. Charles Mayer. The mother and
child are doing well and Charley is happy.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Prospecting
Geo Ulrick and Jas A. Alcock came in on Tuesday from the White Mountains, where
they have been prospecting. They report cold weather in that quarter.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Dentistry
Dr. Bearop appears to be doing a prosperous business in the dentistry line. His
headquarters are at Dr. Paden's Drug Store. The Dr. will remain in town some
days longer. Most merchants are selling goods a little higher than they did last
year, but at Young & Tailaferro's you only pay the same amount of money for a
dollars worth of goods that you did in 1890.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Hotel business
Dr Hendrix is still on board and to be found at the Carriso hotel and getting a
fair share of business. See his ad in another column. The Dr. is an affable
gentlemen and a through Dentist.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Pioneers
A.M. Easton, at present of Nogal, has been spending a week at White Oaks. He and
the writer were compadres at the antipodes in the golden days of Australia. It
is a pleasure for us to muse. One of the old pioneers of the land that is new
leading the world in reforms. compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Mining
E. W. Parker this week visited our office and exhibited the finest collection of
gold specimens that we have ever seen in the district. They were taken from the
Helen Rey mine situated in the Nogal mining camp and is the property of Wells
Parker & Co. This mine is in active operation and will ere long rank with the
bonanzas of New Mexico.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Mining
The "Old Abe" is exhibiting great activity at present, both mine and mill
running night and day, the mine with three eight hour shifts. The lode is now
about eight feet thick and increasing in both size and richness.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Telephone
The Colorado Telephone Co will build and operate the Telephone line from Nogal
providing the proper arrangements can be made with the Military line. Thus only
a few weeks will transpire when White Oaks will be in telephone communication
with all the outside world. The anticipated arrangements are will under way and
there is no doubt of a satisfactory conclusion. Every day brings good tidings
and better times for White Oaks.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Visit
W. W. Fitchpatrick of the Jicarillas is visiting in town this week.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Long trip
John y. Hewitt returned home on Wednesday from Santa Fe, after arguing the
following case: Larkin F. Bell, et al, appellants, vs. M. M. Gaylord, et al,
appellees. H. B. Fergusson for appellant; John Y Hewitt for appellees. Appeal
from Lincoln County. The forgoing cases were taken under advisement.
No important opinions have been handed down.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
DENTIStrY
I would respectfully call your attention to the fact that I will remain at White
Oaks until Feb 1st 1891. Persons wishing first class Dental work done at
reasonable rates would do well to call early at the Carrizo Hotel. All work
warranted. Very Respectfully T. S. Hendrix, Dentist.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Business
The "Lady Godiva" is developing better and better as the work goes on and the
result ere long will open the eyes of the mining fraternity. What with the
extraordinary developments of the "old Abe", the "Lady Godiva", "North and South
Homestakes", the Helen Rey at Nogal, and other mining property in progress of
development can there be a doubt of this, district taking a leading place in the
gold production of New Mexico. compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Visit
Atty. Geo B. Barker paid a business visit to Lincoln this week and returned
Wednesday.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Visit
Grandpa Allen Henley of Nogal spent the fore part of this week in the city. The
old gentleman is upwards of eighty years of age, although physically feeble, his
intellect is unimpaired and we trust to have the pleasure of meeting him often.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Business
John Y Hewitt, esquire returned on Wednesday from a business trip to Santa Fe.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks
Jan 9, 1891
Married
On Wednesday, Jan. 7th, at the home of the bride's parents in Texas Park, R. V.
Gardner to Miss May McMain. Rev W. T. Burke officiating. The friends of the
contracting parties were present from White Oaks, Nogal and other places. Among
the number were Mr. and Mrs. P. G. James, Mr. and Mrs. John Owens, Mr. and Mrs.
McPherson, Messrs W. Biggs, Albert Ziegler, and Frank R. Lloyd of White Oaks;
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wharton, Oscar and George Hyde, the Misses Slane, Hyde and
Henley of Nogal. The presents were many and the happy couple start out in life
with the best wishes of a host of friends. Immediately after the ceremony an
excellent dinner was served, after which dancing commenced. We have not learned
whether it has concluded yet or not.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 9, 1891
Died
We regret to learn of the death of Mr. Shafer, an old time resident of White
Oaks, and father of our townsman, Ed Schafer. We have not been able to learn the
particulars of his death but it is said to have been accidental. He has been a
resident of California since leaving home.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 10, 1891
Married:
On Wednesday, 4th inst at the residence of the brides mother, Mrs. Melinda,
Bonito, Geo. Hawkins of Bonito, to Miss Cora Melinia, late of White Oaks. We
wish the happy pair a long and prosperous life.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 10, 1891
New Orders
F. Frank of the firm of Frank & Eakin, wholesale liquor and cigar dealers of
Albuquerque, spent Friday and Saturday of last week in the city taking orders
for the replenishment of their many customers.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 10, 1891
Visit
Mrs. J. C. Eubank P.M. of persons city paid us a pleasant visit on Wednesday.
Mrs. Eubank has been the guest of Mrs. James the past few days and returned home
on Wednesday.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks
Jan 10, 1891
Visit
Chas. Seigel of Nogal was a visitor in town last week.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
Jan 10, 1891
Mrs. Ella G TIMONEY
Post Office Building
White Oaks NM
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 10, 1891
New Mill
On Tuesday morning inst the Old Abe Co commenced running the N. Homestake mill
on their ore. We are informed the mine is looking fully as well as ever. Gov
Prince's proclamation for Arbor Day, came too late for publication we were sorry
to say. It will be observed on Friday, March 13th instead.
compiled by Michelle White
New Mexico Interpreter
White Oaks NM
Jan 10, 1891
Interviews
A Robinson of the firm of Brown and Mangier of Las Vegas spent a couple of days
in the city last week interviewing in a business way. He left Sunday.
compiled by Michelle White
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Part 2
The following are stories taken from early newspapers in Lincoln County New Mexico. If you wish to join in abstracting early Lincoln County newspapers, please let me know.
There were three different Newspapers in White Oaks, Lincoln County New Mexico in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The were The Outlook, The New Mexico Interpreter and The White Oaks Eagle. Article of genealogical value are show below by date, not by individual newspapers.
Selected Historical and Genealogy Articles
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
Sept 12, 1901
Birth:
Born to Hon. and Mrs. I. L. Analla a baby boy on the 6th, weighing ten pounds.
Mother and child doing well; father not quite as well.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
Sept 12, 1901
A picnic party composed of Mrs. Hulbert and family, Wm. Ellis and family and Dr.
and Mrs. Watson took an outing in Baca canon. Mr. Ellis caught a fine mess of
speckled brook trout.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
Sept 12, 1901
A. Ziegler of the firm of
Ziegler Bros returned last Friday from the eastern markets, where he purchased
one of the larges and most complete stocks of dry goods ever brought to White
Oaks, so look out for bargains.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
Sept 12, 1901
Judge Blanchard came in from
the west today.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
Sept 12, 1901
Work has commenced on the court house repairs.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
Sept 12, 1901
B. H. Moeller has completed the roof on his house.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
Sept 12, 1901
Leslie Ellis, who for some time has been sick, is again about.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
Sept 12,, 1901
Wm Brady who was east for some time returned yesterday.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
Sept 12, 1901
Infant child of Mr. & Mrs. R. Salazar died Sunday of diarrhea.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
Sept 12, 1901
Hon. I. L. Analla and J. J. Aragon made a trip to Picacho on the 8th.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
Sept 12, 1901
Mr. & Mrs. Knuckles were agreeable visitors from Capitan on Monday.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
Sept 12, 1901
Mrs. A. E. Lesnet, from White Oaks passed through town on her way to Roswell.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
Sept 12, 1901
Among our visitors are
included Messrs. Hudspeth, J. E. Cree, McReynolds, Mrs. Lesnet and McIvers.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
Sept 12, 1901
Fawcett & Little already have
material on the ground to commence work on their contact on the courthouse.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
Sept 12, 1901
White Oaks NM
Acasio Gallegos left Lincoln
this morning on an overland trip to Santa Fe taking with him his two children.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
Sept 12, 1901
Aragon Bros & Co are putting on an additional warehouse to their already large
building. Business must be doing good.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
Sept 12, 1901
An enjoyable dance was given
at Ft. Stanton last Saturday was enjoyed by the following Lincolnites: Messrs J.
J. Aragon, J. M. Serrano, Lawrence Dow, L. Mudell and wife, Mrs. B.H. Moeller,
Misses Lucy Serrano, Edna Hulbert, Mela Aragon, Mr. Jos. Hall and family. All
report pleasant time.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
Sept 12, 1901
A NEW ESTABLISHMENT
The firm of Aragon Bros & Co of Lincoln New Mexico who commenced business Aug 1
1901 is composed of Manuel Aragon, J. J. Aragon and B. H. Moeller. Manuel Aragon
has been in general merchandise business for the last 20 years and came from El
Paso where he was associated in the dry goods and furnishing business with his
brother J. J. Aragon. J. J. Aragon who also comes from El Paso is extensively
interested in live tock in Grand and Sierra counties and was formerly in the
general merchandise business at Hillsboro, New Mexico and later Alamogordo and
El Paso, B. H. Moeller is well known in the county being formerly manager of
establishment of Charles Beljean, and one for the incorporators of the Lincoln
Trading Co of Lincoln. Aragon Bros & Co carry a full and complete line of dry
goods, groceries, boots and shoes, clothing, furnishing goods, skirts, ladies
waists, general merchandise and in fact everything essential to carrying on a
general merchandise business. All customers will be and are always appreciated
and in showing goods, quoting prices etc., the firm will consider it a pleasure
knowing their prices are bottom on everything.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oakes NM
Sept 12, 1901
TURKEY CREEK MINES
The Bird & Collard people are going ahead on the Old Crow and will put in a
hoist, air compressor and drills. Things look good for the future of the Bonito
and Turkey Creek properties.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oakes NM
Sept 12, 1901
J. M. Rice is building a wagon
road over the Parsons divide. They are getting ready for extensive developments.
Everything will soon be astir around the Hopeful, Rio Alto and Parsons mines.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
Sept 12, 1901
Assessment work is now
progressing on the Iowa & New Mexico M&M company's properties at Turkey Creek.
As soon as assessment is finished a shaft of five hundred feet will be begun on
the King Rex and tunnel of 1000 feet will be started on Richard Carvel.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
Sept 12, 1901
Prof. Leo Volker, German, Aged
70 years died in Jicarilla, Wednesday.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
Tompkins-Keith Nuptials
Last Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride, Edward Tompkins and
Miss Pearl Keith were united in the hold bonds of matrimony, the Rev Samuel
Allison performing the ceremony according to the Methodist ritual. Many friends
of the happy young couple were present and extended to them their wishes for a
life of unbroken happiness and a glorious forever. Mr. Tompkins is the elder son
of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Tompkins of this city and is employed by the El Paso &
Northeastern RR Co. Mrs. Tompkins is the youngest daughter of J. M. Keith and
has grown to womanhood in this city. She is a young woman of worth and is highly
esteemed by her whole acquaintance she is as good as gold. The best wishes of
the Eagle go with them in their new home at Alamogordo.
compiled by Michelle White
Ed F. Comrey was in this week from the
ranch.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
D. W. Glenn the Ancho sheep man was in town
Saturday.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
John M Keith went to Lincoln Monday
returning Tuesday.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
July 30, 1903
Sol C Wiener returned Tuesday morning from Alamogordo.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
John J. McCourt came in from El Paso Sunday
morning on one of his usual
rounds.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
Clifford Hulbert and family of Lincoln,
were up the past week visiting
relatives and friends.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
Mrs. Leslie Ellis and children returned to
Lincoln Monday after a weeks visit
here with her father.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
Mrs. T. A. Anderson and Bessie Lesnet came
up Monday from El Paso and will
spend the summer with their mother Mrs. A. E. Lesnet
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
Charles R. Smith retuned to Alamogordo upon
the receipt of information that the strike in the machine shops had been
amicably adjusted.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
S. S. Doak, former manager of the Turkey
Creek mines is now located at Tacoma Wash, and has a position with the Northern
Pacific Rail Road Company.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
Capt. J. P. C. Langston and wife returned
Saturday morning from Tucumcari. They had been visiting their son and daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Langston. compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
Rev Samuel Allison, former pastor of the
Methodist church here started for Marfa Texas. Tuesday the percent scene of his
labors after a week's stay among old friends.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
July 30, 1903
Mr. and Mrs. J. I. or L. Shiftlette returned last week from Big Springs Texas
where they went after their marriage. Mr. Shiftlette has a position with the
rail road company at Carrizozo and will re enter up on his duties there this
week.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
Rev T. I. Lanlance, presiding elder of this
district came in Saturday morning and presided at the quarterly conference and
preached Sunday morning and night at the Methodist church to good congregations.
He left Monday for his home El Paso.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
R. D. Armstrong left Friday afternoon fro
Lincoln to assume the duties of sheriff. After receiving the decision from Judge
McMillan which gave him the office. Mr. Armstrong executed a bond and sent it to
the Judge for his approval but about that time Judge McMillan was removed the
bond was never returned and another had to be made and forwarded to a Judge
outside the district. Judge Smith, the new appointee, not having arrived.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
MERRY PICNICKERS
A crowd of young people properly chaperoned left early last Thursday morning for
the Your place beyond the Patos.The following composed the merry makers: Misses
Ida Hoyle, Irene Rice, Mabel Stewart, Ella Young, Edith Parker and Bessie Reid;
Messrs: S. B. Lacy, Lloyd Hulbert, Vayne Van Schovick, John Gallacher, C. Roy
Gumm and Richard Taliaferro: Masdames: Sidney M. Parker and John J. McCourt
attending as chaperons.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
TEXAS PARK ITEMS
W. T. Bonine and family left Sunday for home in Crosby county Texas after two
weeks visit at their sons, R.R. Bonine ranch in McMain canyon. Last Thursday
evening while Mrs. N. B. Redding and Miss Lillie Harris were riding down Bernado
canyon, they thought they heard a child cry and they answered it, a panther
jumped from the rocks into the road frightening the horses and ladies badly. The
panther followed them a short distance and went back into the hills. J. M. Davis
of Copperous Cove Texas brother of C.F. Davis who has been on business here for
the past two weeks left for home Sunday. He was accompanied by C.F. Davis and
family.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
Jennings
The family of Wm Jennings will leave next week for Texas. Mr. Jennings will
remain to look after his interests here.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
Monzana
Mr. Wm Mahan and Sons left Wednesday for Monzana where he has accepted a
position as a logger.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Notice is herby given to the qualified voters of precinct No 8 in the county of
Lincoln Territory of New Mexico that a special election will be held in the said
district on the first day of August A.D. 1903 in the room first door west of the
office of the White Oaks Eagle, in the town of White Oaks for the purpose of
voting upon a levy of 2 1/2 mills on the dollar of taxable property of the
district to be applied to the payment of the expenses of conducting school and
to the payment of interest on school house bonds. Also a levy of one mill on the
dollar of taxable property of the district to be used as a sinking fund for the
payment of our standing bonds of the district. The election will be held by the
school directors beginning at 8 o'clock am and closing at 5 o'clock pm at the
election only legal voters residing in and paying taxing in said district are
qualified to vote. A. Ridgeway, Jas M Simms, Frank J. Sanger, School Directors.
compiled by Michelle White
White Oaks Eagle
White Oaks NM
July 30, 1903
Official Notice
The Eagle has been requested by Hon Sipio Salazar, Chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners, Lincoln County to state that the Board will meet at
Lincoln, Monday August 24th instead of August 17th as heretofore announced. This
change of date was made in order to give the Assessor another week to prepare
the tax roll, so same may be approved and forwarded to Santa Fe by Sept 6th.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
W. M. Reed
A Roswell dispatch of September 9th says: The Pecos Irrigation Company which was
protesting the building of the Hondo government reservoir, was left in mid air
this afternoon at the conclusion of the hearing by the government board of
commissioners. Facts and figures were submitted by W. M. Reed, a reclamation
engineer, that upset all its claims and work likely will begin on the reservoir
is the new future.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
Colonel R. H. Twitchell
Colonel R. H. Twitchell, chairman of the executive committee of the New Mexico
irrigation Society has received a letter from hon. George H. Maxwell, president
of the National Irrigation Association to the effect that he will be in
attendance at the session of the congress at Albuquerque October 11 and 12 and
will address the convention. Other speakers and irrigation workers of national
note are expected to be heard at the Congress.
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
Governor Otero
Governor Otero has made the following reappointments on boards of territorial
institutions of members whose commissions have expired: O.I. Gregory of Las
Vegas, member of board of trustees of the Territorial Insane Ansylum at Las
Vegas, Dr J.H. Worth of Albuquerque, member of the board of regents of the
University of New Mexico at Albuquerque; F. G. Bartlett of Magdalena, a member
of the board of regents of the School of Mines at Socorro.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
Olga
At Deming on the 6th, Olga the eight year old daughter of Mr. Mrs. James
Howlett, was accidentally killed while visiting the children of Pearce Rice. The
latter were playing with a revolver and a few seconds after Olga reached the
Rice home a shot was accidentally fired, the bullet passing through the head of
Olga. Mr. & Mrs. Rice were absent at the time, and when men who heard the shot
reached the house the little girl was hanging across a chair dead. The children
had no idea that the revolver was loaded. The funeral of the little victim was
largely attended.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
Victim
While excavating to place braces under the grand stand at the fair grounds in
Albuquerque, workmen uncovered a human skeleton. The entire frame was taken from
the earth, piece by piece and laid out just south of the grand stand. It was the
skeleton of an adult whether native or white man none who saw it could tell. The
skeleton may be that of some one who was the victim of a tragedy of the early
days of Albuquerque or only the bones of one of the many criminals executed in
the old adobe county jail and buried in the valley near by. The remains were
taken in charge by the proper authorities and given a decent burial.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
Mr. Wright
Mr. Wright, the observer who has been assigned to take charge of the weather
bureau office at Roswell, has completed arrangements by which he will take
possession of the stone house of North Main street in that city now occupied by
Captain Clark and family. This place will not only be the home of Mr. Wright and
family, but will also be the Roswell Weather Bureau office. Mr. Wright will have
a high tower erected on which his instruments will be placed. Many of the
instruments are already at Roswell and Mr. Wright expects to have the station in
operation before the end of the month. It is Mr. Wright's desire to have issued
not only a daily printed report but also a daily map Santa Fe, New Mexican.
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
Telephone
Arrangements are now under way which if carried out will mean the building of a
telephone line from Artesia to Alamogordo, a distance of 100 miles. The
connection of Artesia with Alamogordo would mean that Roswell would have a long
distance telephone connection with Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Animas, Capitan,
Cloudcroft, and all other important mountain towns. The line would also connect
with El Paso, Dallas, Fort Worth, Galveston and many other important Texas
towns. The parties who are engineering the scheme are enthusiastic about it and
the work will likely be started in the course of a few weeks. If the line is
built it will add greatly to the telephone system of the territory, Santa Fe,
New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
Threat
An Albuquerque dispatch of September 7th says: Day before yesterday at Cook's
Peak camp, south of this city, Herman Wallace and a man named Jose Delgado, got
into a bitter controversy which resulted in Wallace pulling his revolver and
shooting Delgado three times. Wallace drove to Deming reported the shooting to
the sheriff and gave himself up and has been placed in jail. Delgado is dead.
Wallace is a contracting teamster and has been working near at Cook's Peak the
last twenty years. Delgado was in his employ. It is stated that both men were
drunk and that Delgado threatened Wallace before the shooting.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
Agricultural college at Mesilla Park
A Mesilla Park correspondent says: This has been opening week for the
Agricultural college at Mesilla Park and the college halls and grounds presented
the usual scene of animation. With the close of the first day's business 117
students had regularly enrolled in the college. Many of these are new students
coming from different outside points throughout the territory and the enrollment
indicates an increase and more general interest in the work of the college by
the territory at large. The government has recently detailed as new military
instructor Col. Eston E. Edwards of Washington D. C. and his arrival is expected
at an early date.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
W. H. Greer
Col. W. H. Greer has given Silver City a suspension bridge. That is, he has
given the cable to make on out of. They are going to build a cable foot bridge
across the big arroyo to take the place of the one that was washed out by the
recent flood. The manager of the Victoria Land and Cattle Company has generously
offered the city all the cable necessary to build the bridge from a large supply
which is on the Southern Pacific aiding at Separ. The cable was formerly used on
the old Market street cable line in San Francisco, and was bought by the
Victoria Company to be separated into strands and used for fencing wire. Later
it was found to be ill adapted for this purpose and was never used. The bridge
as planned will be 100 feet long and will be erected by individual subscription,
Albuquerque Journal.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
Late Crop Bulletin
The crop bulletin for New Mexico issued September 6th says:
"Hall, with a heavy rain storm at White Oaks, did considerable damage to
houses and destroyed gardens and fruits. As a whole the weather conditions
have been very favorable and crops and grass continue in excellent condition.
Cool nights have been quite common and some northern and higher altitude
stations barely escape frosts. "Grass on the ranges as a rule is fine and stock
of all kinds is thrifty. A few localities, however, report dryness and short
grass which is drying out rapidly and given poor promise for winter feed,
especially in parts of Colfax, San Miguel, Lincoln, Chaves, Otero and Grant
counties.
"Haying continues and the harvest of the third crop of alfalfa is beginning
in the northern counties, with a good yield. Dryness has caused some firing
of late cane, corn and beans in parts on Lin County, but generally the crops
are growing nicely. Corn is filling well and everywhere planted too late for
ears will make an abundance of fodder. "Considerable frit is reported in
northern Valencia county. Fruits and vegetables have been much benefited by the
frequent showers and are plentiful in the markets."
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
Hearing Reservoir Protests
A Roswell dispatch of September 8 says: The board of examiners to hear the
protests filed by the Pecos Irrigation Company against the building of the Hondo
government reservoir is in session in this city. The board consists of Assistant
Chief Engineer A. P. Davis and Consulting Engineers B. M. Hall and W. H. Sanders
of the Geological Survey. The Pecos Irrigation Company is protesting claiming
prior rights to flood waters of the Hondo and the contest has excited interest
over the entire West. The bids were opened last evening. The protest will not be
decided until all the papers in the case are acted on at Washington. All of the
bids will be examined here ad the commission will recommend to the department
the decision. Which will practically make disposition of the case. It is thought
that the protest of the Pecos Irrigation Company will be disregarded. The
proposed cost of the reservoir is $240,000. It will be erected twelve miles from
the city and will reclaim about 12,000 acres of land. The work will be let in
six sections and several firms have put in bids for the entire work. The cause
of the bid of Remer and Olson of Denver being $957 091.60 is a mistake in the
figuring. They figured iron construction at $8 by mistake when the other
contractors figured all the way through at 8 cents.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 22, 1904
Golden Postmaster Shot
A Santa Fe dispatch of September 6th says: Postmaster Robert M. Carley of Golden
was fatally shot last night by an unknown assassin who made good his escape.
Three bullets from a Winchester rifle entered his body and he lived only about
fifteen minutes. The coroner's jury is holding an inquest. The fact has been
established that Postmaster Carley had had no words with anybody during the day
or evening. A posse was formed soon after the shooting to run down the murderer
but on account of the darkness nothing could be accomplished. The shooting
undoubtedly was premeditated and it is probably that the enemy of Carley had
been lying for wit for some time. The dead man was shot from behind on stepping
from from the door of a frame building behind which, it is believed, the
assassin was standing. This morning Sheriff H. C. Kinsel received a telegram
from Cerrillos notifying him of the shooing and sent a deputy to the point to
assist in running down the guilty party.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Manuel Guebara and Olympia
Garcia y Chaves were married at eight o'clock
Monday evening by Judge Tompkins.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
John Gallacher has returned
from El Paso, where he was engaged in one of the leading wholesale houses of
that burg, to become a partner in a better thing in Lincoln County.
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
The OUTLOOK office was livened
by the cheerful countenance and sunny oblong smile of J.S. Brocksmelt, several
days ago. Mr. Brocksmeit graduated from Yale last year and is now wrestling with
his half of a sheep ranch in the Galinas Mountains and at the same time
preparing himself to become a Sheppard of men, which also includes the women and
all the real good children, no doubt.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
The almost constant rains for
the past week has given the town and country that washed out appearance peculiar
to some sections of Kansas during the past two years. If the weather clerk had
remembered us a little earlier in the season he would have made himself more
popular with the masses. But now with the fall campaign on our hands and
candidates scurrying hither and yon we having troubles enough of our own.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Estrayed or Stolen
One sorrel horse branded thus: "E.K." on left thigh. One blue mule branded thus:
a circle with "A.V.A" in center. I will pay a liberal reward to anyone giving
information as to the described property or $50.00 for the arrest and conviction
of parties with this stock G.W Barrett Angus NM.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Parsons' Pointers
John Green killed a large silver tip bear last week and reported it to be very
poor.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Dr Welch returned from Roswell
after an absence of several days and has been on the sick list.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Mr. Lane came down from Corona
an reports a good school with an attendance of about fifty pupils. There are
twenty five pupils attending the schools in Parsons.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
The new saw mill is doing some
good work under the superintendence of Mr. Stuart, who has had considerable
experience in the lumber business. He has furnished building material for the
new stamp mill, which is now about ready to begin crushing ore. They have also
added a night shift owing to the great flow of water in the well which they have
been enlarging.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Lloyd Webber, of Capitan, paid
us a visit the first of the week.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Mr. Puckett and family and
Mrs. Grafton and daughter attended the Baptist meeting in Angus last Sunday.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Crockett
and son Jobe, started for Roswell last Saturday morning, from which point the
two latter will start for Texas to be gone several months.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Mr. Frank High and Grandma
Peebles started for Texas the first of the week. Mr. Thos. High left for
Oklahoma last Sunday.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Mrs. Harper went down to Angus
last Sunday to give her husband a few pointers on teaching. Prof. Harper has his
usual large enrollment at the Angus school and the attendance is excellent.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Suspects
An Albuquerque dispatch of Sept 17 says: This morning Timothy O Leary, special
officer of the Santa Fe road, brought to Socorro two men, giving their names as
James Grimes and Thomas Bowers, who are suspected of cracking the safes at Waldo
an Magdelena, two stations on the Santa Fe road. The suspects footed it across
the plains and through the mountains from Magdelena to Hatch ad distance of over
100 miles, and purchased a ticket for Deming at Hatch, an obscure way station on
the Deming Silver City branch. Special Officer O Leary followed the train to
Rincon and there gave Conductor Griffith a description of the two suspects. When
the men got on the train at Hatch the conductor telegraphed ahead to Sheriff
Stevens and Deputy Johnson covered them first. For a moment it looked like a
bloody shooting would take place but the alleged robbers submitted to arrest. A
new pair of trousers belonging to the Magdalena station agent and several other
articles found on their persons give the officers almost positive proof that
Grimes and Bowers are the safe crackers and robbers. Justice Green this
afternoon at Socorro bound them over to the assembled grand jury. They are
reticent as to their activities the past week.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Died
George W. Peppin, one of the oldest citizens of Lincoln county, died at his home
in the town of Lincoln, on Sunday, Sept 18th. Mr. Peppin was every man's friend
during a long and honorable lifetime, had it will be a long time before his old
associates cease to deplore his sudden loss.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Illness
Major T. B. Gregg is now suffering seriously with disease of the kidneys and its
attendant dropsy. His friends moved him down from the Old Abe mine last Sunday
in order to give him better care than it was possible for him to have upon the
hill and it is to be hoped the change may be a great relief to him.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Ancient New Mexico Records
The New Mexico Historical Society has made a valuable acquisition through the
efforts of ex Governor I .B. Prince who recently returned from St. Louis, where
he was one of the five judges in history at the Exposition. When W.W. Davis of
Doyleton, Pennsylvania was acting governor of New Mexico 1883 to 1887. He had
the ancient records of the executive office at Santa Fe copied and bound in book
form making a volume of about 400 pages. These records related to the conquest
of New Mexico by the Spanish by a young Mexican secretary who afterwards was
killed by the Apache Indian. They formed the basis for General Davis fascinating
work, "The Spanish Conquest of New Mexico" which has become a classic on the
subject. The
records at Santa Fe, from which General Davis' volume was copied, have been
destroyed. Consequently his manuscript book is of priceless value as it is the
only duplicate of the records in existence with the exception. There is a copy
of the book deposited in the Smithsonian institution at Washington. Some years
ago at the request of the director of the institution
General Davis gave his consent to have this copy made. A short time ago ex
Governor Bradford Prince of Santa Fe president of the Historical Society of New
Mexico wrote to General Davis asking him to deposit the old manuscript book in
the archives of that society. The owner of the treasure concluded to present the
volume to the New Mexico society. He had decided to deposit the book in the
museum of the Bucks County Historical Society but as the work is in Spanish he
reconsidered. Ex Governor Prince wrote General Davis another letter, suggesting
that he sent the book to St Louis where it could be placed among New Mexico's
exhibits at the Exposition. General Davis shipped the book to ex-Governor Prince
last Thursday evening. After the close of the World's Fair it will be taken to
Santa Fe and deposited among the most valued treasures in the museum of the
Historical Society of New Mexico.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Sept 29, 1904
Educational Association
The annual meeting of the New Mexico Historical Association will be held this
year at Silver City on December 27, 28, and 29. This was decided at the meeting
of the executive committee held recently at Albuquerque. Those of the committee
present at the meeting were: Professor C.M. Light, Silver City, normal,
Chairman; Professor E.J. Vert, president of the Las Vegas schools; Professor
C.G. Hodgin and R.F. Asplund of the university and Professor A.B. Stroup,
superintendent of Albuquerque public schools. The arrangements already made for
the annual meeting are elaborate. Interesting features will be an athletic
contest, illustrative lectures, a free trip to Fort Bayard, the display of the
New Mexico schools as it actually enlists at the Expositions at St. Louis and
the usual topics on education and talks for teachers.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Bad Roads in New Mexico
The record breaking motor cycle cross country run from Denver to Albuquerque,
made no records. Sergeant Capron and Private C. W. Bolen of Uncle Sam's army
found New Mexico roads something too much for even their hardened constitutions
to say nothing of the motor cycles and at last accounts they were hiking back
toward Denver from Watrous riding on plush seats of a Santa Fe chair car, he
motor cycles in the baggage car ahead. There was comparatively little difficulty
until the men got across Raton pass and then the trouble commenced. An
Albuquerque man who met the returning cyclists at Trinidad was told that in many
places they had to make a detour of five files to get around a washed out wagon
bridge and that at other times they had to carry the heavy machines for miles or
drag them along. The machines they may stood the strain well but no machine they
say could have stood the work through the washed out district south of Watrous.
After looking over the situation from that point they wired to General Baldwin's
adjutant to fix them out with transportation back to headquarters. It has been
advanced that the time chosen for this run was not particularly propitious but
even if this be true the use of motor cycles will be considerably discouraged in
the army in the Colorado department, Albuquerque Journal.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Working for the Dam
An Albuquerque dispatch of October 22nd says Judge John R. McFle passed through
the city today en route to Santa Fe from Las Cruces, where he visited his
family. He said that the other day a mass meeting of Dona Ana County people was
held in Las Cruces to hear reports of government engineers, who have been
working the past two years gathering data on the proposed Elephant Butte dam.
The engineers reported that a dam which would hold water to irrigate 18,000
acres of land and the maintenance would cost 40 cents per acre. The meeting
voted that an effort should be made to secure an appropriation from the
government for the dam.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Judge Pope wins a Race
A Roswell dispatch of October 20th says: With "Dad" Cowell, veteran engineer, at
the throttle, judge W. H. Pope won his sensational race against time and
convened court at 11:42. Court was convened and adjourned in two minutes and
Roswell was thereby assured a term of court. If the midnight hour had struck
before the train arrived, the term would have lapsed and there would not have
been a regular term of court until Spring. This was not a grand stand play as it
was necessary for the judge to be in Santa Fe on important supreme court
business Monday and he was delayed at the washed out bridge at the Canadian. He
stopped at Portales in the night and convened and adjourned court in two minutes
and rushed on to this city. This was the first term of court that has been held
in the new county of Roosevelt and it was adjourned until the second Monday in
December Court was convened this morning at 9 o clock and there is a large
docket. The grand jury went into session this afternoon.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Estancia Valley Gardens
One of the surprising features at the Territorial Fair at Albuquerque is the
display of garden products from the Estancia valley in the new county of
Torrance. Turnips weighing ten pounds on first year and during the dries season
in the history of New Mexico is pretty good even for that favored section. Along
some time last March while the wind was blowing a gale and the dust from the
plains hid the Manzano mountains behind a cloud that seemed to foreshadow only
evil for the pioneer settlers in that valley, a few of the women folks who knew
and appreciated the value of a good garden began to talk about farming to their
husbands but met with little encouragement. The ground was as dry as a bone and
getting drier with no prospects of rain and the outlook for successful gardening
was anything but promising, but with the faith that moves mountains they
persisted until finally one at a time the "men folks" consented to do a little
plowing and that was the beginning of the development of what now promises to be
one of the garden spots of the someday to be Sunshine State. Santa Fe New
Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
New Mexico Day November 18,
1904
After due consultation and consideration between the New Mexico board of
managers of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and upon the recommendation of the
board. Governor Otero has fixed Friday, November 18th as New Mexico day at St
Louis exposition. It will be remembered that the celebration for New Mexico was
to have occurred October 17 but this was cancelled on account of the
interruption in railroad traffic which occurred near that time. The board of
managers extends a general invitation to the citizens of New Mexico to attend
New Mexico day as it was found impartial to send individual invitations to all
such. Only distinguished citizens from without the territory will receive
invitations.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Governor Otero
Governor Otero has appointed Watson G. Ritch of Engle to be a member of the
board of regents of the normal school at Silver City in place of his father, the
late W. G. Ritch. Henry Snyder, a brakeman fell under the cars of a freight
train at Bernalillo October 22nd and had his right foot cut off just above the
ankle. He was taken to the hospital at Albuquerque, his wife coming up from Las
Vegas to attend him.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
A. Speer
Alexander M Speer has arrived in Santa Fe from Washington DC to take the
position in the Unites States Land Office vacated by the transfer to Denver of
B. E. Shafer. Mr. Speer has been in the land office at Washington for eleven
years.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
New Company
Articles of incorporation have been filed at Santa Fe by the Monarch Grocery
Company of Albuquerque. Incorporators and directors are: Ray D. Stevenson,
Howard L. Blair and John W Anderson of Albuquerque. The captial stock is
$10,000.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
World's Fair
New Mexico received thirty three medals at the World's Fair for fruits exhibits
and from advices received from St Louis most of the awards are for the Pecos
valley fruits. There were six gold medals, thirteen silver medals, and fourteen
bronze. The Pecos Valley is fast becoming on of the greatest fruit growing
sections to the world.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Assault
An Albuquerque dispatch of October 22nd says: Fred Starr the Colorado baseball
player and pitcher who assaulted Stella Henderson and in turn was shot by her
returned to the city this morning and was arrested immediately as an indictment
had been returned against him charging him with assault to commit murder. Stella
Henderson was found not guilty at his trial last week.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Thief
Jake Netherland an alleged horse thief was brought to Roswell October 22nd from
El Paso, where he was captured. There are three other men in jail who are wanted
in connection with the alleged crime. Jim Brown, Jim West and Jim Burnes. West
was captured some time ago in Oklahoma. Brown has been in jail at Roswell for a
year. They will be tried at the present term of court.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Masonic Officers Elected
An Albuquerque dispatch of October 21st says: The grand lodge of New Mexico
Masons in session here will attend the funeral and burial of Past Eminent
Commander Edwin L. B??? at Santa Fe on Sunday. Last night the grand commander
finished its labors by electing and installing the following officers: F.S.
Cohoon, Roswell, grand commander; A Everett, Albuquerque, deputy grand
commander, J.C. Slack, Clayton; grand generalissimo; O.I. Gregory, Las Vegas,
grand captain general, J. H. Wroth, Albuquerque, grand senator warden J.W.
Donovan, Raton, grand junior warden, Frank Henning, Raton , grand prelate, A.J.
Maloy, Albuquerque, grand treasurer, A. A. Keen, Albuquerque, grand recorder
C.D. Stevens, Raton, grand standard bearer, C.D. Boucher, Las Vegas, grand sword
bearer W.P. Fox, Albuquerque, grand warden A.M. Whitcomb, Albuquerque, captain
of the guard.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
New Mexico Game Laws
For the guidance of local sportsmen New Mexico's game laws are published.
Synopsis of game and fish laws of the territory of New Mexico passed by the
Legislature March 12 1903. Open Seasons for Game, Deer with horns, with gun only
in November and December each year. Limit, one deer. Elk, antelope, and mountain
sheep killing absolutely prohibited Wild turkey and mountain grouse, with guns
only, October, November and December. Chapter 26 Laws of 1901 Pheasants (Every
species) killing absolutely prohibited. Open Season for fish, Mountain trout
(Every species) with rod hook and line only, May 15 to October 15th. Size limit,
not less than six inches. Weight limit, fifteen pounds per day Bass (large and
small mouth species) May 15 to Oct 15 with rod hook and line only. Weight limit
twenty five pounds per day. Game or fish killed or caught within the territory
of New Mexico must not be sold at any time. where water is taken by ditch for
irrigation or other purposes from streams wherein are living fish as mentioned
in the act wire screens must be placed at the intake of such ditches. It is
unlawful for any railway, express company or any of their agents or employee to
receive or have in possession for transportation for transportation any of the
above mentioned game or fish. Use of dynamite, drugs, sawdust et is a felony.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Elizabethtown
From the recent shipment of samples of ore from Elizabethtown, New Mexico and
the Red River mining district, it would seem that there is to be a renaissance
of the old field, says the Denver news. In addition to this comes the report
that the promoters of the New Mexico and Pacific railway commonly known as the
Raton and Elizabethtown railroad are preparing to push the construction of their
line either from Raton or Springer into the mining country and thence down into
Taos Valley, one of the oldest settlements in the West.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Veteran Starves to Death
An Albuquerque dispatch of October 23 says: Joseph Clark, aged 83 years, a
veteran of the Civil War and the seventeen years a citizen of Albuquerque,
starved to death while lost in the great uplands which lie between Albuquerque
and the Sanis mountains, seventeen miles to the east. Clarke's body was found
today by boys who were hunting on the mesa. He had reached a point about seven
miles from the city and the footprints in the sand around the spot where the
body lay showed that, as is usually the case, he had been wandering around and
around in the sand dunes in an effort to find his way back to town. The old man
was missed from his home Saturday afternoon but as he had many friends among the
Grand Army men in Albuquerque with whom he often visited, little was thought of
the matter. The position of the body showed that the old soldier had composed
himself for the end. He had remove his shoes and loosened his clothes and his
head was pillowed n a little rise in the sand. He has a son and daughter, both
in good circumstances. The funeral will be under the direction of the Grand
Army. Clarke was a member of C company, second regiment of Kansas.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
RUSSIA AND CLOUDCROFT
Migratory Lumber Town and Noted Pleasure and Health Resort. A correspondent of
the Santa Fe New Mexican says: Otero county has a town almost six years old that
has changed its site five times during the time of its existence. Its name has
also changed that many times and at present it is known as Russia. It is called
lumber camp, but it is more of a town than many that have been on the
territorial map for years. The population of Russia is several hundred and its
houses are perched on both sides of Russia canon for a distance of a mile. For
natural scenery it cannot be surpassed and is one of the most picturesque little
places in the county. Far into the Sacramento mountains, a large force of men
are working stripping the virgin forests of their best timber and these men live
at Russia. Here there are about a hundred little wooden houses several of them
used as bunk houses for the unmarried men of the community; a commissary
conducted by the New Mexico Tie and Timber Company, which has the contract for
cutting all the timber, a railroad shop and round house for the four Steam
engines used to hauling logs to the main line at the Russia station; a post
office and school house.
There are two cook houses and mess rooms, one for the loggers and the other for the railroad men. From the station to the town it is about two miles and descent of several hundred feet, which necessitates a switch track near the station. In Russia and Wayne Canons there are eight miles of track and a crew of laborers is now engaged in laying new steel, at the logging operations continue up the canon. At present the men are working three miles from town. Previous camps have been at Balley's Fresnal canon and James canon. in the course of a year the little town will be transferred again to some other canon. Many visitors from Cloudcroft drive over to see the logging operations which are interesting indeed to those who have never seen anything of the kind.
The Sacramento Mountain region
is a country of wonderful achievements in railroad engineering. The primary
cause of these railroading feats was the tapping of the miles of timberland in
these mountains. The Alamogordo and Sacramento railroad consists of twenty-six
miles of track between Alamogordo and Cloudcroft, the most beautiful summer
resort in this part of the United States, to reach which the road ascends almost
a mile. The terminal of the line is at Russia six miles from Cloudcroft, where
the timber is brought up from Russia canon for shipment to the mills of the
Alamogordo Lumber Company.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Stuart C. McCrimmon has been
appointed by Governor Otero second lieutenant of Company F. First infantry New
Mexico National Guard, stationed at Santa Fe.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
New Mexico Historical Society
The New Mexico Historical Society has obtained a valuable collection of thirty
specimens of excavated pottery from the Navajo country. It not only is of the
well known types of the pre historic pottery of that region but includes some
vessels of rare and curious shapes and one which contains a rattle made of
leaving a hollow in the wall of the vessel and putting a small stone in it
during the process of manufacture. This collection is a valuable addition to the
archaeological department of the society and especially interesting when
compared with the large collection purchased some years ago by private
subscription.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Nov 3, 1904
Death of Solicitor General
A Santa Fe dispatch of Oct 20th says: ? (Probably Edward Leland) Bartlett
solicitor general of Mew Mexico died last night of nervous prostration,
complicated with typhoid symptoms, after an illness of two weeks. He was born in
Oxford County, Maine in 1847 and moved to Kansas with his father in 1857. In the
early sixties he matriculated at Bowdon College from which his father and three
uncles had graduated. He returned to Kansas in 1866 where he studied law with
his father until 1869, when he entered the law department of the University of
Michigan. He was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of that state in the
same year. He practiced at Wyandotte, now Kansas City, Kansas until 1880, when
he removed to Santa Fe for the benefit of his wife's health. The deceased was
adjutant general of the territory under Governors Sheldon and Ross, assisted the
regulars in the Apache Campaigns of 1883, 1884, and 1885 and was active in
suppressing cattle thieves and outlaws in the southern part of the territory.
In 1889 he was appointed
solicitor general of the territory and with the exception of three years, had
held that position ever since. He was a member of the United States Land
Commission, of the Territorial Board of Public Lands of The Capitol custodian
committee, and was one of the originators of the New Mexico Bar Association and
its secretary since its beginning in 1886. He was chairman of the Republican
territorial central committee for two consecutive terms and for many years
chairman of the county central committee. He served as a member of the city
council and the city board of the education and was twice president of the Santa
Fe Board of Trade. He was a thirty second degree Mason was the first grand
commander of the grand commander of Knights Temple of New Mexico grand
chancellor of the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias of Kansas and enthusiastic
Odd Fellow. He was a delegate to every territorial Republican convection during
the last twelve years and was chairman of the commission which compiled the New
Mexico statuettes in 1884 also a member of the commission which compiled then in
1897. His wife died a little over a year ago and his children died in infancy.
He is survived by one brother, who lives in Chicago.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 1, 1904
Services
Guillermo Services, a musician who had acquired considerable reputation in Las
Vegas, died suddenly while sitting in a chair at his home a few days since.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 1, 1904
Negro Convicted of Murder
An Albuquerque dispatch of November 16th says: Drew Worth, a Negro, was found
guilty of murder in the second degree today in the Bernalillo county District
Court, for strangling to death Hattie White, in this city on the night of Feb 16
last. The Negro had been the White woman's friend and killed her because she
attended the funeral of a Negro. Worth ascended the with witness stand and
testified that he saw another man leaving the White woman's house just before he
discovered the dead body, but on the cross examination, Worth got a tall man and
a short man leaving the home and the same time. At the time of the murder Hattie
White had a daughter living at 2225 Arapahoe street, Denver.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 1, 1904
New Mexico W.C.T.U Woman's News
The seventh annual convention of the territorial Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, at Santa Fe came to a close November 20th. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
Incomplete Article: Little Bennie Sligh, of Nogal, is suffering with a severe attack of the diphtheria, and her life has been hanging in the balance for several days, but there was an indication of a turn for the better at last accounts. (The rest of this article was not copied, due to copy problems.) compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
The Albuquerque sunshine is authority for
the statement that Roswell wants a gas plant, a military post, a governmental
building and an cast and west railroad, besides a few other thing too modest to
mention. Here in White Oaks we would be pretty well satisfied if they would move
the road we are supposed to have, up about six miles nearer town, build us a
four million dollar reservoir on Carrizozo flat, give our mines a little
frenzied financiering and start the Chapman oil well to gushing. In the meantime
some of us including the Outlook editor would like to know where our Christmas
dinner is to come from.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
Invitations are out for what promises to be
the finest entertainment of the year in the way of a Leap Year Party, will be
given by some of the young ladies of White Oaks, at the town hall, Monday
evening Dec 26th. I paint and perfume till I'm weary, a weary, I gather of
wrinkles a crop, I wait while the world grows dreary, quite dreary, For the
question which never will pop. It may give my darling a sore shock, a sore
shock, It may even cause him a fright, but I mean to take time by the forelock,
the forelock; he will dance to my music to night.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
It is pretty generally credited on the
street that the South Homestake mine has been leased to parties hero and that
work will begin the first of the week on this old reliable property. The mill
will also be repaired and put in shape to work the ore. The rattling of the
stamps in this mill will be music to the cars of most of our people.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
Photographs for Christmas gifts are always
appreciated. Please come at once, if you desire your picture taken as the time
is short. Pictures taken, rain or shine. Except babies, KOCH.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
New Corporation
Incorporation papers have been filed at Santa Fe by the Forest Mining and Marble
Company, capitalization $1,000,000 and headquarters at Alamogordo.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Supreme Court
A special session of the territorial Supreme Court has been called in Santa Fe
for November 26th for the purpose of handing down opinions in cases which have
been decided.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Acting Governor Raynolds
Acting Governor J. W. Raynolds during the absence of the governor in St Louis
appointed W. H. Jack of Silver Cit as a member of the cattle sanitary board of
the territory vice W. H. Greer of Albuquerque, resigned.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Burn injury
Levi Anderson of Artesia had his hands terribly burned in saving his wife from
death. Her dress caught fire and he tried to extinguish it with his hands, but
did not do so until he pulled the skirt and underskirt from his wife.Mrs.
Anderson was not injured.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Rio Arriba County Election
Official election returns received today from Rio Arriba County on the
congressional delegate election are as follows: W.H. Andrews, Republican, 2012,
George P Money, Democrat 987; B.S Rodey, Independent 80. From Otero County,
Andrews 699; Money 687; Rodey 28.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Badly Beaten man
Lovio Uristo and Leandro Alvarez quarrel over a woman named Confirine Roybal at
Las Legas. There was a fight in which Uristo was cut so badly he will die.
Alvarez was arrested. He is a prominent young man a member of the military band,
and has a wife and children.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
The Next Legislature
The following is a finally revised and corrected list of the members of the
Thirty sixth legislative assembly. The Council will have only one Democrat.
The Following will be the members :
First District, Colfax, Mora, and union Counties: Jeremiah Leahy.
Second District, San Miguel, Leonard Wood and Quay Counties: D.C. Winters and
John S. Clark.
Third District, Taos, Rio Arriba and San Juan Counties: Alexander Read and
Malequias Martinez.
Fourth District, Santa Fe County: Thomas B. Catron.
Fifth District, Bernalillo, McKinley and Sandoval Counties: Nestor Montoya
and W.H. Greer.
Sixth District, Valencia and Torrance Counties: J. Francisco Chaves
Seventh District, Socorro and Sierra Counties: W.E. Martin.
Eighth District, Grant, Dona Ana, Luna and Otero Counties: Charles E Miller
Ninth District, Grant, Dona Ana, Otero, Lincoln, Chaves, Eddy and Roosevelt
Counties: Charles L Ballard.
The House will be constituted as follows:
First District, Colfax County: M.B. Stockton
Second District, Mora County: Cristoval Sanchez
Third District, Union County: F.L. Wright
Fourth District, Lonard Wood and Quay Counties: M.C. De Baca
Fifth District, Santa Fe County; R.L Baca and Ramon Sandoval
Sixth District, Taos: J.G Martinez
Seventh District, Rio Arriva Counties: Jose Amado Lucero
Eighth District, Taos, Rio Arriba and San Juan Counties: Granville Pendleton and
Maximinio Duran
Ninth District, Bernalillo and McKinley Counties: Thomas N. Wilkerson
Tenth District, Valencia and Torrance Counties: Silvestro Mirabal and Carl A.
Dalles
Eleventh District, Socorro and Sierra Counties: H.H. Howard and W.W. Williams
Twelfth District, Dona Ana andOtero Counties: Florencio Luna
Thirteenth District, Grant and Luna Counties: Colin Neblett
Fourteenth District, Dona Ana, Grant, Luna and Otero Counties: James W.
Hannigan.
Fifteenth District, Chaves, Eddy, Foosevelt and Lincoln Counties: George F.
Ellis.
This gives nineteen seats to the Republicans five to the Democrats, Santa Fe New
Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
New Mexico Cotton Crop
The Carlsbad correspondent off the Albuquerque Journal says: The warm dry
weather of the past few weeks has caused the cotton crop of the valley to mature
and the boils to open so rapidly that it has taxed the gin to its utmost
capacity to handle the cotton as fast as it came in. The Ramsey company has been
compelled to run from twelve to sixteen hours per day, in order to accommodate
the growers and to permit them to gather and haul the crop.
The fields in the lower valley are swarming with pickers and if the favorable
weather will continue for a week or two as long as the majority of the fields
will produce two and some three more pickings.
A constant string of wagons, with extra high sideboards, piled with cotton<
waiting for their turn, is a daily sight in the cotton yards at the gin. As many
as twenty five wagons may be seen lines up at one time waiting to be unloaded.
On account of the strain of business caused by the cotton maturing so rapidly
the management of the gin has found it necessary to enlarge their plant by
erecting a seed house which is separate from the main building.
Mr. Ramsey predicts for next year a much larger acreage and also a much larger
yield per acre. The experience of the past two years has been most valuable to
the growers and by next season he says the cotton crop in the Pecos valley will
be recognized as one of its stable products and will take its place beside the
cattle and fruit industry. The cotton raised here this year is of an
exceptionally good quality and ranks most favorably with any cotton raised in
this country.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
An Albuquerque dispatch of
December 12 says:
A tramp was found yesterday morning by the railroad track near San Marcial,
dying. He was picked up by a train crew and died on his way to that town. His
name is said to have been Thomas Dunn, and it is said that he served a term in
the Socorro Jail. He was buried at San Marcial today.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Coal
Thirty five men have been put on development work in the Hagan coal fields by
the New Mexico Fuel & Iron Company and the shipment of coal will begin upon the
completion of the Santa Fe Central branch to Hagan of which eighteen miles are
graded and thirteen more miles are to be graded during the next month. The steel
for the branch has arrived at Moriarty and it is planned to have the line
finished by April 1st of next year.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Pecos range
Superintendent Barsom of the territorial penitentiary on the 12th inst. sent a
detachment of sixteen convicts to joint he convicts camp on the Macho mesa. This
will give a force of forty three convicts on the construction work on the scenic
route road and the men will be kept at work during the winter. There is a great
deal of snow in the Pecos range, but on the Macho mesa there is not enough to
prevent active labor.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Conviction
William S. Geaton, who was convicted at the present term of court in Roswell of
the brutal murder of Henry Jones and sentenced to the penitentiary for life, was
taken to Santa Fe by Sheriff Higgins. The prisoner was heavily ironed and his
neck was chained to the neck of William Bullo who was given one year for
robbery. James Brown, an 18 year old boy who was given three years for horse
stealing was taken to Santa Fe at the same time.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Killed
A Roswell dispatch of December 7th says: Jack Hinton was shot and killed last
night at the home of his father in law, Abe Large, four miles east of Porales.
young William Large came in this morning and gave himself up to the authorities
at Portales and claims that it was self defense. The preliminary has not been
set. The killing has been created much excitement at Portales as both Hinton and
the slayer are well known in Roosevelt County.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Died
The Rev. Vito Tromby of the Society of Jesus, 67 years old died in Old
Albuquerque December 11 after a long illness. Father Vito was one of the pioneer
Jesuit? fathers of new Mexico and established the first school in Albuquerque in
1872. He conducted it until 1881, after which he became first assistant priest
of the church of San Felipe de Nerl, Old Albuquerque. He was born in Nicastro
Italy in 1837 entered the Society of Jesus in 1856 and served his novitiate in
Naples.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
New Mexico Horticultural
Society
It is none too early for the New Mexico Horticultural Society to plan an old
time agricultural and horticultural exhibit. The other fairs held in different
parts of the territory run to sporting events or are local in their character
and therefore do not give that impetus nor awaken that interest that a
territorial exhibit of agricultural and horticultural products would or at least
should. The Santa Fe Board of Trade might work hand in hand with the
horticultural society in this matter. Santa Fe New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Murder
A Santa Fe dispatch of December 7th says: Owing to the isolated location of
Llano, Taos County, news just reached this city this evening telling of the
gruesome murder of Jose Martinez, aged 74 years. He was found dead in his
doorway, four miles from Picuris pueblo. His son Gabino Martinez arrived today
to lay the facts before District Attorney E.C. Abbott. The head of the murdered
man was terribly tangled. An eye was torn out of its socket, there was an ugly
cleft in his forehead and his skull was cruched. Three stones covered with blood
were found his the body. No arrest has been made.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
Shot by Brother in Law
A Roswell dispatch of Dec 8th says: With a knife clutched tightly in his right
hand, the coroner's jury today viewed the corpse of James Hinton, who as shot
and killed by his brother in law, Willis Large, at Portales. The verdict of the
jury was that the deceased came to his death from the effects of a pistol shot
fired by Willis Large. Hinton went home drunk and was beating his wife when
found Large attempted to protect her. Hinton advanced upon him with a knife and
the young man fired, the ball entering Hinton's left eye and passing out at the
base of the brain. Death was instantaneous. The dead man was a desperate
character and killed five or six men. Two of his victims were Lawrence Marion of
Stonewall County, TX and Henry Sapp of Fisher County TX. He had threatened the
lives of the entire Large family, which was in mortal dread of him when he was
drinking. Hinton is survived by a widow and five children. Willis Large is a
young man and is respected in the neighborhood. He acted in the defense of the
life of his sister and himself.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Dec 22, 1904
J. B. COLLIER PASSES AWAY
A dispatch came from Pasadena CA last Sunday morning that J. B. Collier had just
died at that place. He had been stopping with is son-in-law George L. Hopping,
since leaving White Oaks, last August. He was smitten with paralysis and died
without premonition. Mr. Collier came to White Oaks early in 1880 with his
family and opened a hotel here that same year, which he continued to run for
over five years. He served one term as justice of the peace three or four years
after coming here, and again filled that office four years ago. He also was
postmaster at White Oaks during the first administration of president Cleveland.
In the early days he located a tract of land adjoining the town gate on the
south, and afterwards laid out what is known as the Collier addition. Mr.
Collier was born in the state of Virginia, but in early life moved to Missouri
where he afterwards married Miss Sallie C. Russell moving to Council Grove
Kansas, and came to New Mexico in 1865 and settled near Fort Union. He was in
business at Las Vegas and also at Santa Fe before coming to White Oaks. He was
the father of seven children, five sons and two daughters, five of whom are
living. Preston, somewhere in Missouri; Elbert, formerly in business here but
now living on his Coyote Canyon ranch, about six miles from town. Gus who is an
electrician, now lives at Pasadena CA. Lizzie now Mrs. Geo Brown of Alton ILL
and Joanna who married Geo Hopping also of Pasadena with whom her father was
living at the time of his death. His faithful wife, who had shared with him a
long and honored life passed to the beyond from this place in 1895.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
New Mexico Crop Bulletin
The bulletin of the Department of Agriculture for March says: General heavy
rains occurred over the territory until the close of the second decade, and in
the third some high winds and cold weather were experienced. The month was
favorable for farming and stock raising interests and indications are that an
early and successful session has begun. The abundant rains and snows of the
winter have placed the soil in excellent condition for early plowing and seeding
and work is progressing in all farming districts except the extreme north and a
few of the higher altitudes. Small grain is being needed rapidly and early sown
is coming up to good stand; fall sown grain also looks good. Alfalfa and range
grasses are growing rapidly and already a little improvement is noted in the
condition of stock although some losses are still reported, especially from
northeast counties. An early and successful lambing season is expected. Peaches
and apricots are blooming in south and central counties, little harm apparently
resulting from frosts, and reports from the Pecos valley express the hope of
abundant fruit.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
Work on Belen Cutoff
An Albuquerque dispatch of April 10th says: work on Belen cut off will be
resumed before the 1st of May. Chief Engineer James Dunn of Santa Fe has
notified a friend who is financially interested in the building of the cut off
that construction camps on the cut off will be active within ten days and that
this is true is shown by the fact that T.E. Seery general commissary foreman for
the Lantry Sharpe Construction Company has gone to Belen for the purpose of
making arrangements for the removal from Watrous where the Lantry Sharp company
is finishing a rock contract, to Belen for supplies. It is known also that I.N.
Wheatley, foreman for the Lantry Sharpe company, was at Belen Saturday and that
F.M. Jones, chief locating engineer for the company was there early in the week.
The report that the Santa Fe company had decided to begin the construction of
the cut off at Meridian, Texas, seems to have been without foundation. However
it is known that plans for the Gulf of Mexico coast line are under consideration
and probably will be carried out.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
INCOMPLETE ARTICLE. Mescalero Indian School
Closed A Washington dispatch of April 6th says: Meningitis evidently is not
apparently a microbe which discriminates. A report comes today to the Indian
Bureau from the Southwest announcing that the disease has broken out in the
Indian school at the Mescalero Indian agency in New Mexico. Superintendent Clark
of the Mescalero agency reports to Washington that three deaths have occurred in
his Indian school directly traceable to meningitis and a fourth pupil was lying
at the point of death when the dispatch was sent to the Indian Bureau today.
Commissioner Leupp at once decided that in order to prevent danger of infection
it would be wise to order the Mescalero school closed for at least thirty days
and such an order was...
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
New Mounted Police Force There were
noticeable about the streets of Santa Fe today says the New Mexican of April 1st
several strangers who attracted a good deal of attention by their manly and
independent bearing and by their general appearance which indicated that they
were men of strong character and nerve and of the true western stripe men who
were used to outdoor life, could ride and manage a bucking bronco, as well as a
gentle gelding and handle a Winchester or a Colt's six shooter with the greatest
ease and accuracy should occasion require. They proved to be members of the new
mounted police force which organization was created recently by an enactment of
the Thirty sixth Legislative Assembly and which force was formally organized
today. On the last day of the session of the recent assembly Governor Otero in
accordance with law after careful consideration, made the appointments of the
officers and men as follows; Captain, John F Fullerton, Socorro; Lieutenant,
Cipriano Baco, Socorro; sergeant, R.W. Lewis, Socorrow; privates, George Elkin,
Hachita, W. E. Dudley and Octaviano Perea, Alamogordo; J.J. Brophy, Clayton;
Julia Weyer, Estancia; H.J. McGrath, Lordsburg; Francisco Apodaca, Cuchillo;
William Taylor, Deming. Of this force, Francisco Apoldaca of Cuchillo found that
he could not accept the appointment on account of property interests and
therefore resigned. William Taylor of Deming was not here today and thereforw
was not sworn in. The members who were here today were sworn into the service of
the territory at 3 o'clock this afternoon by Acting Governor J.W. Raynolds in
the executive office in the capitol; and thus the organization was formally
ushered into active existence and life.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
Italian kills his Sweetheart A Roswell
dispatch of April 7th says Rocadeo Amelio a young Italian who and killed Anitio
Grameras aged seventeen, a Mexican girl Tuesday evening near the public highway
at Picacho, Lincoln County. The tragedy was the result of a quarrel. The girl
was on her way to her fathers home when waylaid. She had been married was
separated from her husband. Amelio was captured and placed in jail at Lincoln.
There is talk of lynching. He is the son of a well known saloon man of Lincoln
who was in business there for eighteen years before his death which occurred
last February.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
The contract for a $15,000 building for the Yong Men's Christian Association at Las Vegas was let April 7th to M.M. Sundt, a local contractor.
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
George W. Amijo a rough rider has been appointed court interpreter by Judge John R. McFle for the counties of Santa Fe, Taos, Rio Arriba and San Juan.
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
A Carlsbad dispatch says: George H.
Webster, Jr. has sold his 1,000 acre farm to Chicago people for $60,000. Webster
is the largest sheep feeder in New Mexico.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
Acting Governor James W. Raynolds on the
7th December appointed C.R. Huber of Santa Fe a member of the territorial
mounted police force to succeed Francisco Apodaca of Cuchillo Sierra County,
resigned.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
A Mexican herder came into Roswell on the
8th December and reported that Vincente Lucero a sixteen year old Mexican boy
shot and accidentally killed himself. The dead boys dog led searchers to where
the body lay.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
An Albuquerque dispatch of April 7th says
Hon Ignacio Gutierrez a prominent Republican politician of Sandoval County,
while attending the Territorial Fair here last October got into a quarrel with
Judge Policarpio Armijo and in the melee slashed the latter with a knife. Today
the grand jury returned an indictment against Gutierrez. The defendant was
county commissioner several years ago.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
Incorporation papers have been filed at
Santa Fe by the Century Gold Mining Company. The capitalization is $350,000 and
the principal place of business is at Phoenix, Arizona. The New Mexico
headquarters are at Lordsburg Grant county, near which town the company will
operate. The incorporators are : A.C. Jobs, C.H. Merkel, J. G. Pebler, A.C.
McBane and F.H.Frazier of Peoenix. These are also the directors.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
The Montezuma Ranch Resort near Las Vegas
opened for Business April 4th. Three eastern physicians of note including Dr
F.W. Seward, proprietor of Inter Pines the famous resort of Goshen, New York,
are at the head of the institution. The splendid Romeroville ranch and the fine
old castle which adorns it were purchased some time ago. A tent city has been
built and the sanitarium is of unlimited scope. A great many people have applied
for admission.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
A Santa Fe dispatch of April 8th says:
Monday twenty five convicts will be put to work on the scenic highway from Santa
Fe to Las Vegas over the Pecos forest reserve. Tomorrow twenty five convicts
also will be sent to Las Vegas to resume work on that end of the road. About
twenty miles of the forty five miles of road between the two cities has been
completed and has stood the test of two winters much better than had been
anticipated for the completed section is in the highest and roughest part of the
Pecos reserve.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
The osteopaths of the territory met April
4th and formed a territorial association at Santa Fe. Papers were read by Dr.
C.H. Connor of Albuquerque who was elected president Dr. C.A. Wheeler of Santa
Fe. who was elected vice president and Dr Emma Purnell of Las Vegas who was
elected secretary and treasurer. The Territorial Board of Osteopathy created by
the last Legislative Assembly was also in session and rejected the application
for a certificate made by Dr. E.R. Engledow of Raton, because he had failed to
comply with the regulations of the board.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
A Santa Fe dispatch of April 10th says: Joe
Vigil who murdered his wife at a dance at Raton New Mexico and for whom State
Senator Casimiro Barela of Colorado presented a plea for executive clemency was
today sentenced to life imprisonment by Acting Governor James W. Raynolds. Vigil
shot his wife while in a jealous rage because Mrs. Vigil danced with another
man, and though she pleaded for her life he shot her while in his arms. He fled
into Indian Territory, but was captured and brought to New Mexico. He was to
have been hanged Friday.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
Incomplete Article: Surveyor General Morgan
O. Llewellyn and Miss Leo K Atkinson were married April 7th at the resident of
Acting Governor James W. Raynolds...
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks & Lincoln County NM
Dec 22, 1904
Incomplete Article: Casa Canon Reserve The
secretary of the interior has ordered that 70,400 acres in the Santa Fe land
district of New Mexico be withdrawn from all forms of settlement. This
withdrawal is made for the purpose of protecting prehistoric ruins in Casa
canon, in the northwestern corner of New Mexico which lies very near the Navajo
Indian reservation. The lands thus withdrawn are described as being of no use
whatever for agricultural purposes. This withdrawal is made entirely to protect
from desecration those most valuable evidences of former civilization, In the
territory withdrawn from homestead or other forms of entry, there are some
thirteen principal prehistoric ruins, the most notable being known as Pueblo
Bonito.
compiled by Michelle White
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Part 3
The following are stories taken from early newspapers in Lincoln County New Mexico. If you wish to join in abstracting early Lincoln County newspapers, please let me know.
There were three different Newspapers in White Oaks, Lincoln County New Mexico in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The were The Outlook, The New Mexico Interpreter and The White Oaks Eagle. Article of genealogical value are show below by date, not by individual newspapers.
Selected Historical and Genealogy Articles
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 2, 1905
Cabollets Grant
An Albuquerque dispatch says that the commissioners for the partition of the
Cebolleta land grant, Messrs. Pradt, Moore and Whiting, have concluded their
labors and filed their report to the court. The grant was partitioned to the
following: Richardson, Raynold and McMillen, F.W. Clancy et al, B.S. Rodey et
al, L. Bradford Prince et al people of Cebolleta and unrepresentative owners. A
portion of the grant of the northeast corner of 15,000 acres was set part to be
sold for the purpose of paying the taxes, cost and charges.
This grant has been in litigation for more
than thirty years and is just being settled. As stated in Associated Press
dispatches the Rough Riders, commanded by Colonel Roosevelt in the Spanish
American war in Cuba, will take part in the inauguration of the President on
March 4th at Washington. The officers from New Mexico in attendance that day
will be as follows: Messrs. Fred Mueller of Santa Fe, W.E. Dame of Albuquerque,
W.H.H. Llewellyn of Las Cruces, David Leahy of Alamogordo and C.L. Ballard of
Roswell.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks, NM
Feb 2, 1905
The Land office at Santa Fe has received
orders from the Department of the Interior to withdraw from settlement thirteen
townships west of Santa Fe to be included in the Jemez forest reserve to be
established later. compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 2, 1905
The City Council of Santa Fe will donate
640 acres to the National Fraternities Sanitarium for Consumptives, the land to
be selected anywhere on the Santa Fe grant by the board of managers of the
sanitarium. compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 2, 1905
The Bar Association of New Mexico met
January 18th and admitted Associate Justice Edward A Mann, Alamogordo; A.J.
Abbott, Santa Fe; H.B. Holt, Las Cruces; Emmet Patten, Roswell; J.M Peacock,
Roswell, as members.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 2, 1905
On the morning of January 21, J.O. Lynch, a
prominent ranchman who lives twenty-four miles west of Roswell, left the dead
body of his wife with his eight year old son and rode twelve miles to his
nearest neighbor to notify him of his bereavement. Mrs. Lynch had been ill
several days from pneumonia and died suddenly. Jack Martin, a brother of the
deceased, left the ranch a few minutes before she died for Roswell to get a
nurse and physician.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 2, 1905
A Roswell dispatch says that Gayle Talbott
and John Ritchie of Artesia have gone to Santa Fe as a committee to urge the
Legislature to form a new county from parts of Eddy and Chaves counties, with
Artesia as the county seat. The people are divided on the name of the new
county, some wanting it called Artesia and others wanting it named Ritchie
county, in honor of John Ritchie, the pioneer citizen. Artesia is the town of
artesian wells and is less than eighteen months old. The census just completed
shows that the town has over 1,000 inhabitants. compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 2, 1905
Fully one-half of the wool clip of the
northern part of New Mexico for next spring already has been contracted for
according to Las Vegas advices. A small quantity has been sold as low as 16
cents a pound. Some has gone as high as 20 cents but the average price is 18
cents. The average contract price is considerably higher than when the last of
the clip was disposed of during the summer. Not a particle of wool has been held
in the warehouses. Every pound has gone into the hands of the eastern purchaser
or manufacturer. The clip promises to be the larges in years. compiled by
Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 2, 1905
Murderer of Chaves Confesses
A Santa Fe dispatch of Jan 24th says: Domingo Valles, in the Santa Fe County
jail here under suspicion of having assassinated Col. J. Francisco Chaves, this
afternoon made a complete confession acknowledging that he shot Colonel Chaves
at Pinos Altos Wells out of revenge because the latter had him convicted for
horse stealing. Valles will be taken to Estanda tomorrow and will be given a
preliminary hearing on Thursday before Judge E. A. Mann.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks
Feb 9, 1905
Marriage
Frank Morris, more familiarly known as Frank Philips, and Miss Antonia Ortiz
were married at the home of the bride by Justice H. B. Tompkins, last Friday
afternoon. The young couple have many friends in White Oaks and Lincoln county
who will wish them many long years of happiness. The dance at the town hall in
honor of the event was attended by a large number of people both Mexican and
American.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
A very interesting series of meetings was held at the Methodist church during
last Saturday and Sunday. The presiding elder of the charge, Rev J.T. French
preached several very eloquent and practical sermons, gave an interesting talk
to the Sabbath school and spoke many helpful and encouraging words. A special
quire was organized which rendered the music all that could be desired. Rev
French will return sometime during next month due notice which will be given.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
A FORMER LINCOLN COUNTY MAN IN
LUCK
Prospectors of the early 80s in the Gallinas mountains will remember "Billy"
Niven who was one of their number and a braw young solid man he was 100. He had
charge of the Lincoln County exhibit at the Torto? Millennial held at Santa Fe
in 1883, and by sheer force of his personality and fine address could hold a
crowd around that particular exhibit all day long when the spaces allotted to
other counties, having a much larger and richer exhibit were comparatively
deserted.
After leaving its county he went over into Arizona and for several years was
arranging mineralogical cabinets for the use of the public schools in New York
city, following this up with lectures on this same line having formerly studied
the subject while attending the University at Edindurgh, Scotland. Several years
ago he was sent to Old Mexico by some archaeological society of the east to hunt
up pre historic curios and the like. By systematic digging among some of the old
ruins in that ancient country he was enabled to bring to light many valuable and
unique specimens of the implements used by a Incas which apparently antedated
the Aztec. One of the ruined cities he discovered, extended over twenty six
miles. He also discovered several varieties of precious stones new to geology,
one of which has been named after himself, Nivinite. From a late Chicago paper
it is learned that he has just lately discovered what is claimed to be the
placer fields from which the Montezuma's obtained their gold. The fields were
being worked by a tribe of Indians, and he has been working on the Indians for
two years or more to get concession from them and has finally succeeded. These
gold fields were situated in what is known as Rio del Oro, in the state of
Guerro, and are of fabulous richness. His old time friends will be glad to learn
of his good fortune.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
Mr. W. H. H. Llewllyn has been
appointed by the President United States District Attorney for New Mexico in
place of W.B Childers whose term has expired. His confirmation by the Senate
will probably be tacked on as a ort of rough rider to the statehood bill.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO
The Senate of the United States after a nine hour debate ending at 8:45 o'clock,
Feb 8th finally disposed of the statehood bill. As passed it admits New Mexico
as a single state leaving Arizona out altogether. Oklahoma and Indian Territory
will also com in as one state. This is just what the majority of the people have
wanted all along.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
S.J. Wallace, road supervisor
of precinct 8 has ceased to be a middle of the road pop and of late has been
continuing himself strictly to sidewalks and leaky house tops, interviewing snow
drifts with a coal shovel.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
The Rock Island Golden State
Limited was ditched by a snow bank near Carrizozo Tuesday several cars left the
track but did not turn over. The passengers were pretty badly shaken up but none
of them were seriously hurt so it is reported.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
J.S. Brocksmeit was
interviewing his host of White Oaks friends for several days. Mr. Brocksmeit
after graduating from Yale University over a year ago established himself in the
sheep business in the northern part of Lincoln county and is doing well.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
Mrs. Wingfield assisted by
some of the young ladies of the town will give an entertainment at the town hall
Friday evening Feb 17th. The exercises will be literary musical and social.
Light refreshments will be served and an enjoyable time is expected. The price
of admission will be only .25 cents which will include exercises and frills.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
William Hoyle deserves the
thanks of every parent in this town. He alone of all of our citizens had that
thoughtfulness to voluntarily take his shovel last Tuesday morning and make a
path through the snow drifts from the main street to the school house so that
the children could pass to and fro without wading through drifts of this piled
up beautiful up to the rims of their hats.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
E.R. Cline returned on Tuesday
morning stage from Missouri and Kansas points where he has been on a his list.
He looks as robust as if they had been feeding him on Missouri hog and hominy
with pie made of red apples for desert while away. He says that boy of his has
grown almost as tall as his old dad and so much better looking that the kid
didn't want to recognize him for awhile. He also states that he has had snow and
cold weather ever since he left and is glad to get back to a respectable climate
once more, even if he did have to come in on the tail end of a blizzard.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
Beginning last Saturday the
sun took about four days off and allowed the rain and snow maker to have his
innings. From ten to twelve inches of snow fell after the rain and the ground is
more thoroughly soaked than if has been for years, making ranch and live stock
man correspondingly happy. Enough snow has apparently fallen in the mountains to
keep the streams running until the summer rains set in.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
Some vandal with the light of
modern civilization shining fall upon him but with an utter disregard for the
rights of property has been appropriating with reckless lawlessness the windows
of certain vacant houses situated around town. Even the windows of the school
house over in the park have been stolen. It would not be amiss for some of the
young ideas over there to shoot him wherever and when ever found.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
NOTICE To Whom it May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the connection of Thomas M. Dubois with the Corona
Mercantile Co has been terminated and that from and after this the said Tomas M.
Dubois has no right or authority to contact any indebtedness of any nature
against the said Corona Mercantile Co to dispose of any of its property or in
any way to participate in the management of the affairs of the said Corona
Mercantile Company. Dated, Corona NM Jan 10 1905.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 9, 1905
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between Geo E.
Sligh and John H Canning doing business at Nogal NM under the firm style of
NOGAL MERCANTILE COMPANY is this day dissolved by mutual consent; Geo E. sligh
retiring from said firm. The business will be continued under the same mane by
J.H. Cannine, who will assume all debts of said firm and collect all accounts
due said NOGAL MERCANTILE CO. Dated at Nogal NM Feb 1 1905 Geo E. Sligh, J.H.
Canning.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
Incomplete article: Elisha
Robert Leslie and his two elder boys, Elisha and Robert Jr. were arrested the
latter part of last week at their ranch over in the Park and taken to Nogal for
a preliminary hearing before Justice J.T. Moor on the charge of stealing and
killing cattle. They all waived examination and Rob Sr. was placed under
$500 bond while that of the young men was fixed at $1,000 each. As non of their
friends saw fit to qualify for either of these amounts, they were all sent to
board at the Owen .........
(I did not get all of this article, it is at the bottom of the page.)
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
Ozanne
Mrs. A.M. Brothers will take full charge of the Oanaao hotel next Sunday. Mrs.
Ozanne will leave on that day for an extended visit to New Orleans and other
points in the south. compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
Knights of Pythias
Baxter lodge, Knights of Pythias will give a select dance on the night of the
22nd Washington's birthday at the Bonnell ball. The invitations are already out
and it is intended to make this one of the most enjoyable social events of the
season.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
Buffalo Rovbes
The merry jingle of sleigh bells is heard on our streets these days. For
the first time in many years. To a person whose early life was spent around
Lake Erie it makes him feel like twenty years and buffalo robes and a red headed
girl in a fur muffler with a small waist and, ...well this is only reminiscent.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
Budd
Hon H.J. Budd a prominent attorney of Knoxville Iowa was here for several days
during the past week looking over the country and talking business with some of
our citizens. He left on the Tuesday evening's stage for home, but will return
later on for a longer stop.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
Wharton
John B. Wharton of Hobbs who was wanted for stabbing a Mexican some time ago and
gave himself up, was given a hearing at Lincoln and held for the action of the
grand jury at the next term of court in the sum of $1,000 which be procured and
is now at large. The man who was knifed is rapidly recovering at least is so
reported.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
Taliferro
James Taliferro of this place Ira O Wetmore of Capitan and Lenry Lutz of Lincoln
were in secret conclave at the latter place last Saturday selecting the good men
and true who will hold the lives, liberties and also the civil transactions of
many of the citizens of Lincoln County in their hands for a term of three weeks
or more beginning the 6th of March.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
PARKER
Mrs. Sidney M. Parker was hostess to the Woman's Club last Thursday afternoon
from half past two until five o clock. After a short business session
presided over by the president, Mrs. M. H Koch the ladies resolved themselves
into a committee of the whole for social enjoyment. Mrs. Parker furnished some
literary games for their entertainment after which she and her daughter Edith
served the ladies with delicious cake and chocolate.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
WINGFILED
The Entertainment to be given by Mrs. Wingfield and the young ladies at Bonnell
Hall, will come off Friday evening without fail provided the weather clerk does
not interfere by getting up a bigger show of his own. This promises to be a very
enjoyable affair and everybody should attend if they wish to be amused as well
as entertained.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST
The following is a list of unclaimed letters lying in the post office at White
Oaks for the month ending Jan 31st 1905 which if not called for within 30 days
will be sent to the dead letter office, Washington DC, H.B. Williams Melaindes
Gonzales. Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say
advertised: John A. Brown PM. compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between Geo E.
Sligh and John H Canning doing business at Nogal NM under the firm style of
NOGAL MERCANTILE COMPANY is this day dissolved by mutual consent; Geo E. Sligh
retiring from said firm. The business will be continued under the same mane by
J.H. Cannine, who will assume all debts of said firm and collect all accounts
due said NOGAL MERCANTILE CO. (Maybe more to this article, it was at bottom of
page.)
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
February 16, 1905
THE PASSING OF AN OLD PIONEER
Judge Frank H Lea died at Roswell on the 10th of this month. He was one of the
old timers in White Oaks, having come here in the early spring of '81 with his
family, and for a time kept the first hotel in this place. He was also our first
Justice of the Peace and filled that office for several years.
He afterwards went to Roswell where that place was but a very small village and
has been identical with the growth up to the time of his death, most of the time
bolding positions of honor and trust in its government. He was also holding the
office of United States Commissioner when called away. Judge Lea held the
respect of all and his many friends all over the south eastern part of New
Mexico will be saddened to learn of his death.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Feb 16, 1905
Died
Rocco Emilio, an old citizen of Lincoln, died at El Past a short time ago. He
had gone there to procure relief from a mastoid tumor. He was an Italian by
birth, but came to this country many years ago and finally settled in Lincoln
about the year 1888, where he had lived ever since.
compiled by Michelle White*
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1905
Saluting the Flag
For some years there has been on foot a movement all over the country to instill
into the public school pupils a spirit of healthy patriotism. In many of the
states compulsory flag laws have been enacted compelling each public school to
own and to display during school hours or at delegated times, an American Flag.
New Mexico has fallen in line by enacting a compulsory flag law and requiring a
daily salute to the flag. The salute will be in the following form: The pupils
stand facing the flag in the attitude of a military salute and recite in
concert: I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands,
one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1905
Rev. Marsh
Rev. W.J. Marsh who had been the pastor of the Congregational church at
Albuquerque for nearly five years, has sent his resignation to the trustees of
the church to take effect September 1st, which ends his five years. His wife's
health demands a change to a lower altitude. It is understood that they will
return to Alliance, Nebraska, where he owns a farm.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1905
National Fraternal Sanitarium
The National Fraternal Sanitarium committees, chosen by central bodies
representing practically every fraternal order in the Untied States, to examine
sites in the southwestern states for the erection of a sanitarium to care for
3,000 tubercular patients, reached Kansas City yesterday afternoon, after
eighteen days spent in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas says the Kansas City
Journal. During that time fourteen cities and proffered locations were visited.
The committee returned to St. Louis last night and William R. Eldson, president
of the movement stated that he would shortly call a meeting of the board of
managers to receive the reports of the committee and make a selection of the
site. El Paso Texas he said he was a strong bidder and offered favorable
conditions. "At every place", said Mr. Eldson, "We were royally received and
entertained.
At Santa Fe we met Governor Otero and the members of the New Mexican territorial
council. They were all favorably disposed to our plans. Santa Fe and Las Vegas
both made generous offers but Albuquerque and Deming perhaps made the most
liberal the first offering 5,000 acres of land and the other a tract three miles
square."
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1905
Llewellyn on Governorship
A Las Vegas dispatch of the 10th inst says: The new Untied States district
attorney for New Mexico Col. W. H. Llewellyn (not legible) companion and close
friend of President Roosevelt, was here tonight on his way home from Washington.
Colonel Llewellyn says positively that there is no foundation for the report
that Governor Otero is to be succeeded by Rough Rider Captain Fritz Mueller.
President Roosevelt has promised Llewellyn that he will try to arrange his
southwestern trip in such a way as to visit him in Las Cruces. The new district
attorney says he will not mix in any way in New Mexico politics and will have no
voice in the dispensing of patronage. He is ambitious to make a record as
district attorney.
Colonel Llewellyn and ex Delegate Col Charles F. Wilson of Arizona who was also
seen here agree that there is no chance for statehood for New Mexico and Arizona
except of the joint brand for several years.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1905
Telephone Lines for New Mexico
At Las Vegas on the 6th instant E. M. Burgess, general superintendent of the
Colorado Telephone Company with offices in Denver; T.J. Mathews, manager for the
company at Socorro and J.E. Elder, local manager, completed arrangements for the
establishment of a long distance telephone line which will connect the cities of
Las Vegas, Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Socorro and all intermediate points
covering a distance of over 200 miles. The Colorado Telephone Company already
has telephone systems in each of these cities. The Socorro system taps the
mining camps of Magdalena, Holly, and Carthage and San Marcial and Sand Antonio.
Mr. Burgess went on to Santa Fe to secure the right to run a line across the
Indian reservation of Islets.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1905
Territorial Debt
Territorial Treasurer J.H. Vaughn on the 11th inst opened bids on $50,000 worth
of six percent five year territorial indebtedness certificates. There were six
bidders. The bonds were awarded to S. Spitz of Santa Fe at par. Incorporation
papers have been filed at Santa Fe by the Gila Valley Land and Cattle Company,
the incorporators being Edgar M. Young, Lee E Dubois and George S. Dubois all of
Silver City, who are also the directors. The capitalization is $1,000,000 and
the headquarters at Silver City. Miguel A. Garcia, a native of Colorado, was
sentenced at Santa Fe on the 11th inst to one year in the penitentiary for
stealing a registered letter containing $30 from the post office at Tierra
Amarilla. He is twenty-nine years of age and comes from a family prominent in
southern Colorado.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1905
Delegation
A Washington special to the Denver Republican says: Ex Delegate Rodey of New
Mexico is to be given a place in the government service if a suitable position
can be found for him. His name was considered by President Roosevelt and
Attorney General Moody in connection with a Philippine judgeship where Rodey's
knowledge of French and Spanish would have made him a valuable official. There
was so much pressure for this place, however that it was not practicable to give
it to Rodey but it is thought that a desirable place will ultimately be found
for him.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
March 23, 1905
Story of Abel Suicide
An Albuquerque dispatch says: It has developed that David J. Able, the wealthy
Albuquerque liquor merchant, had long planned to commit suicide in Denver, and
he successfully carried out his plan last Sunday morning by cutting his throat
at the St. James hotel in that city. Several citizens who conversed with Mr.
Abel in the last few months say that he had expressed a desire to die and that
his body be cremated. His will, which was opened yesterday, bears out these
statements, one clause giving express instructions that after death his body be
cremated and his ashes deposited in an urn and placed in the Elk's Lodge room of
this city. The closest crematory to this city is at Denver and to that city he
went so his friends declare, to be nearer to the crematory, as it would be
cheaper to send the ashes back here than to ship the body from this city to the
cremator. The razor with which Able cut his throat was purchased in this city
about a year ago.
He never did his own shaving but carried the razor with him at all times and it
is believed that his preparations for suicide were not finally complete until he
reached Denver, so that his will could be obeyed in regard to the cremation of
his body. Employees at his store here say that Mr. Able was especially attentive
to business for a week before he left for Denver and an inspection shows that
his business affairs are closed up nicely. It is understood that he left his
fortune to a favorite nephew in Chicago and to his brother, Albert Abel of
Denver. An Albuquerque dispatch of March 13th says: David J Abel, who committed
suicide at the St James hotel in Denver yesterday morning was a well known and
wealthy wholesale liquor merchant of the city.
He came her from Denver in
1882 and up to five years ago conducted an extensive cigar and tobacco business.
He made a fortune, investing in real estate selling out the cigar business, he
purchased a half interest in a wholesale liquor business with Ernest Meyers and
this was followed a few years later by his purchase of the interest of Meyers.
Mr. Meyers and the deceased were interested in the Pecos Valley Cigar and Liquor
Company at Roswell. Only a few weeks ago Mr. Able sold a piece of property in
this city for $12,500 cash. He was worth about $75.000. His will was opened this
afternoon and a nephew named Abel, in Chicago and the Montezuma Loan and Trust
Company of this city, are named as administrators with out bond. The will also
requires that the remains be cremated and the ashes deposited in an urn and
placed in the Elks' lodge room in this city.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
April 13, 1905
Charged with Mail Offenses
An Albuquerque dispatch of April 3rd says L. R. Knowles is in jail here with
having waived a preliminary examination, will appear before the grand jury to
answer the serious charge of violating the United States postal laws by sending
prohibited matter through the mails. The arrest was made by Deputy Marshal
Cooper upon the complaint of Post office inspector A. P. Smithers. Knowles is
well known here and for a while was employed in the Santa Fe shops as machinist,
going out with the disaffected men when the strike was declared. Later he was
one of the men tried and convicted of interfering with non-union men, from which
the strikers had been enjoined by the District Court. The letters in question
are said to have been written to strike breakers and were of an abusive nature.
Knowles was interested in the management of Labor Advocate, the local labor
union organ, at one time. The grand jury does not meet for some time. Meanwhile
Knowles will be compelled to remain in jail in default of bail which he has not
obtained.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
April 13, 1905
Two Sentenced
A Las Vegas dispatch of April 1st says: Sheriff Marion Littrell of Colfax County
was here today with Luanna Ford, a Negro woman sentenced to serve twenty years
for stabbing and killing Luis Gallegos and R. J. Dawe, who killed George
Williams, sentenced to serve twelve years. Both were sentenced by Chief Justice
Mills. Littrell also had with him Clarence Hamilton who escaped from Santa Fe
while serving a five year sentence for cattle stealing and was recaptured at
Trinidad, Colorado. Among several violators of the Sunday law sentenced by Judge
Mills was a Seventh Day Adventist who kept his blacksmith shop open Sunday and
closed Sunday.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
April 20, 1905
THOUSAND-MILE RIDE LONG trIP,
WITH HEALTH AND PLEASURE THE OBJECTS.
Correspondent writes of journey in Texas and Mexico with a party as guests of
the Southern Pacific Railroad Gilson Willett special correspondent of Leslie's
Weekly, writes entertainingly of a thousand mile horseback hunt in Texas and
Mexico with a party as guests of the Southern Pacific railroad. The members of
the party represented twelve different states. At Sabinas Mexico he says: "over
half of the thousand mile journey has been completed and the fellows who are
here for their health are now hard as nails; those who came along with an
appetite for pleasure are well nigh satiated; and the sportsmen have brought in
day after day, incredibly huge bags of ducks, geese, rabbits, squirrels, and no
end of small game, not to mention big hauls of deer, bear, wild turkeys and
fish. All of which is due to about the most healthful region in the Union; to a
section of country where pleasurable diversion is eternally at hand, and to a
territory that is literally a sportsman's paradise hitherto un-trod and un-shot
and un-fished."
Mr. Willett bestows a deserved eulogy on the splendid hospitality of the Southern Pacific and the hearty welcome accorded the party in southern cities from New Orleans onward. Visitors to southwest Texas will not need to be told of the really marvelous work done by the Southern Pacific in building up that section of the country, Mr. Willett says: "Then we again boarded our train and railroaded on for the most of a day, through a country in which the Southern Pacific has causes a blade of grass not to speak of stalk of corn, cane or sugar and blossom of cotton to flourish where none grew before."
"Thirty miles farther inland on the San Diego river, we made our first camp in Mexico. After that our camps were from twenty to fifty miles apart. And thus we have progressed on our thousand mile horseback hunt, passing through strange villages and seeing queer peon customs, visiting the million acres where the owners escorted us to the front door with six hundred white horses, or six hundred black horses or six hundred bays as the case might be and having all sorts of diversions of big hunts, and witnessing many kinds of unique sights in primitive and quaint old Mexico."
"Our first three or four camps were made on one of the largest ranches in the world, the Trevino ranch of 1,000,000 acres. Of this great ranch as big as a New England state as on all the other great ranches we have traversed, the Southern Pacific management obtained all hunting and fishing privileges."
"It was on the great Trevino ranch that the
health seekers of the party first discovered that they were getting in Mexico
exactly what they had come for a new constitution. The sportsmen of the party
too were out late and up early on "the chase that pleases." The motto always was
to kill only such game, however plentiful it might be, as was actually needed
for consumption at our table for the Southern Pacific stands for the killing of
game for food only." Many interesting stories of the district traversed are
related by Mr. Willett. He concludes: Thus on this trip every promise made by
the Southern Pacific railroad has been kept to the letter just as similar
promises will be kept on the second annual thousand mile horseback hunting party
already taken of for next year."
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
April 20, 1905
DEPUTY SHERIFF KILLED
A Roswell dispatch of April 7th says: Jap L Clark and W. A. McKean, two cowboys,
shot and killed James M. Chase deputy sheriff of Lincoln County, Tuesday evening
at Torrace and attempted to kill J. C. Gilbert. Chase and Gilbert were witnesses
against Clark and McKean in cases pending in the Lincoln County District Court,
which were set for trial next week. The charge against Clark is assault with
intent to kill. McKean is charged with impersonating an officer and assault with
deadly weapons. Clarke opened fire on Chase first and followed him for 200 yards
after both men had emptied their pistols. Clarke and McKean ran to a saloon,
secured rifles and resumed shooting at Chase. He fell mortally wounded and died
in a few hours. The shots that killed him were from 45 calibre and 30 calibre
rifles. The two men escaped from Torrance in a buggy but were shot at five times
by J.C. Gilbert. It was reported here this afternoon that the men were in
Roswell and a search was made for them. Several reputable citizens declared that
they saw Clarke here this morning. He was also seen by inmate of a bawdy house.
Clarke is one of the best known cowboys in New Mexico and has figured in many
shooting scrapes. At the last term of the District Court Clarke was convicted of
horse stealing and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary and fined $500. The
case was appealed to the Supreme Court and Clarke was released on $3,000 bond.
The Supreme court recently overruled the motion for a new trial and Clarke is
now a fugitive from justice on this charge also. A special from Santa Fe April
7th says: Jap Clarke, one of the alleged murderers of Deputy Sheriff Chase of
Torrance County this week was arrested today at Capitan. Dr. Laws of Coalers
dressed the wounded leg of Clarke, who was wounded by Chase.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
April 20, 1905
THE NEW MARRIAGE LAW
An act regarding marriage providing for uniform system of records therefore and
for other purposes H. B. No 139. The act makes a license requisite before a
marriage can be solemnized in the territory. The license is to be obtained from
the probate clerk, but parties residing more than ten miles from the county seat
may make application for license to any person authorized to perform marriages,
who is to make no charge for securing such license for the contracting couple.
The person who officiates at the marriage must require the production of the
license before he can solemnize the marriage and must in addition satisfy
himself as to the legal qualifications of the persons desiring to enter into the
married state. The person officiating must certify the marriage to the probate
clerk within ninety days after the ceremony who shall record it in a properly
indexed marriage record book. A fee of $1 is to be paid the probate clerk for
issuing the license and recording it. A copy of this act is to be posted by the
probate clerk of each county in at least three conspicuous places in each
precinct of the county. The act also prescribes the form of license, form of
application and form of certificate. Violations of the law are punishable by a
fine of from $50 to $100 and imprisonment of from ten to sixty days.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Died
Wallace H. Hills, chief clerk in Treasury Department, who died at Carrizozo
while on his way to the marine hospital at Fort Stanton, is said, by those who
have known him for years, to have led a very exemplary life, having worked
himself up by industry and close application to business from a fourth class
ship to that of first clerk of the Department. He was appointed by Secretary
Gage to this office in 1900, and as superintendent of the disbursements for
public buildings handled over $3,000,000 annually. His death at a little way
station in New Mexico, and in the manner of his sudden demise, is one of the
unaccountable things of life over which we drop the mantle of charity.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Criminal Assault at Folsom
Assault
A Folsom dispatch of May 7th says: Excitement is running high this evening on
account of a brutal assault made by Juan Tucero at 10:30 o'clock this morning
upon the person of the nine year old daughter of Henry Southern, foreman of the
bridge work on the Colorado and Southern Railway. The little girl and her two
smaller brothers were hunting flowers along the track about a quarter mile from
the town, the Tucero seized the little girl and carried her into the rocks close
by and brutally assaulted her. She fought the inhuman wretch striking him
squarely in the face with a stone and leaving a wound that was sufficient to
identify him by. The little boys ran to town as fast as they could and gave the
alarm and officers and posses of men started out on the hunt for the man and
soon ran him down. He was arrested and brought into town. Excitement soon began
to run so high that the officers began to fear for the safety of their prisoner
and hurried him out of town, where they have him in safe keeping. Southern was
out with his men and came in as soon as he could, but did not get in until about
4:45 o clock this evening. Southern immediately armed himself and started out in
the hunt for the officers and prisoner, and if he finds them there will be
trouble. At this time Southern is still on the hunt for them.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Criminal Assault at Folsom
Shot in Self Defense
Deputy Sheriff Lee Green who shot and killed Tom Gentry in the Sacramento
Mountains recently while trying to arrest him for the murder of Wash Parker,
writes the following letter to Sheriff A. B. Phillips, Alamogordo New Mexico:
Dear Sir, I have been having a time over here. A man waylaid the public road
below Blue Water Sunday the 23rd and shot and killed and robbed Mr. Wah Parker,
one of our best citizens. I went down and took the man's trail and trailed him
till yesterday and when I went to arrest him he took out his six-shooter and
fired at one of the men I had with me and hit the tree the man was behind. Then
he fired at me and knocked the bark off a tree by me. Then I fired at him and he
fell and died in about one hour. His name was Ton Gentry. He was wanted in
California for something and I think he was wanted in Texas for something. He
came here from Conora, Texas. Well Bomas, I did the best I could. He wouldn't
give up and would fight and that was all we could do. Respectfully, LEE GREEN.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Fatal Locomotive Explosion
Explosion
A Las Vegas dispatch of May 24 says: the boiler of a Santa Fe engine hauling a
heavy rock train blew up this afternoon, near Springer and Engineer E. W. Davis
of this city and Fireman J. W. Swisher of San Carcial, New Mexico were bailed
high in the air and thrown lifeless and disfigured some distance away. The cause
of the explosion is a complete mystery, but a thorough investigation will be
held. Fireman Swisher was the son of Edwin Swisher a prominent physician of
Socorro. He was twenty one years of age, unmarried and had just entered the
service of the company.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Summer Normal School If the work of the summer session of the Normal University at Las Vegas is carried out in accordance with the bulletin that has just appeared announcing the program of studies teachers and students generally will find the summer school interesting and profitable. This enterprising institution is taking hold of the educational situation in New Mexico in a manner that is sure to bring success. The faculty of the summer session will consist of six members from the faculty of the regular session and it is their purpose to meet the needs of the greatest possible number of teachers and others. The session will begin June 19th and continue eight weeks, closing August 11th. Tuition will be entirely free.
Chases will be formed in all branches required for any grade of teacher's certificate. Special advantages are offered those desiring certain lines of work. For example those who wish to take out a first grade certificate will have an opportunity to take algebra, botany, zoology and advanced pedagogy. According to President Vert's view of the mater, even eight weeks constitute too short a period in which to make perceptible progress in these branches with only one recitation a day. Accordingly, those pursuing these branches will have an opportunity to take two recitations a day in any two of these studies, thus being able to do sixteen weeks work in eight weeks. This feature of the summer work of the Normal will commend itself to a large number of prospective teachers who recognize the fact that the county institute, which is in session only two weeks, affords practically no opportunity to prepare for this grade of certificate. At best nine or ten recitations in such branches must be considered from the viewpoint of thorough education as chiefly a farce. No less important is another feature of the work of the summer session, namely, the wide range of subjects in the theory of the art of teaching.
There will be three classes a day in
pedagogy in which the aim will be to lead the student to a general knowledge of
the problems involved in teaching and managing a school in addition to these
however there will be an observation class and several classes in method of
teaching the common branches. The observation class will consist of primary
children under the instruction of one of the model teachers of the training
school. The students enrolled in the summer session will have an opportunity to
observe this work and at the close of each day's session what was observed will
be carefully reviewed and discussed by the teacher in charge thus making the
instruction concrete and directly helpful. The advantages offered those
expecting to teach in rural and small town schools are quiet as great as those
open to others. Several classes will be organized in each of the common branches
and the method of instruction and the character of the work covered will be
adapted to the needs of the teachers of these schools. The bulletin is very
explicit in every particular and makes it clear That Normal University is
sparing no effort to cover the whole field of preparation of teachers for the
public schools, including the city, town and rural district--Santa Fe New
Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Incomplete article: Maimed by an Explosion
An Albuquerque dispatch of May 7th says: Roman Auaya of Barelos today received a
letter from Deming, giving some few details of a sad accident which happened to
his cousin Juan Antonio Auaya of that town, the other evening. A party of
natives were at the home of a friend and were celebrating the day of the Holy
Cross. A lot of small fireworks were shot off without trouble, but the noise was
not loud enough to satisfy the crowd. Finally Auaya got several sticks of giant
powder and while attempting to light them the powder exploded. Auaya's right
hand and arm to the elbow was literally blown to shreds, and his face horribly
injured, it being feared that one eye was ruined.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Reforesting Fort Bayard Special Agent
Clothier of the Bureau of Forestry of the Agricultural Department has gone to
the Fort Bayard Sanitarium to consult with Major Bushnell, the commanding
officer, in regard to the plans of reforesting the Fort Bayard reservation.
Experiments have been carried on there for some time with regard to the
adaptability and hardihood of different varieties of trees for that climate and
soil. Acting upon the results of these experiments and also upon the expert
testimony from some of the specialists at the Agricultural Department at Mesilla
part the trial forest will be composed mostly of the pine, Himalayan cedar and
the Kentucky coffee tree, all three of which have done well in this section and
make ornamental shade trees. A small truck garden has also been established at
the sanitarium in which those of the patrons who are able are allowed to work.
This gives them exercise and fresh air and also aids in providing for the
tables. This sanitarium is fast becoming the best of its kind in the worked and
when the present improvements are finished it will become an object of wonder
and admiration to all who visit it--Santa Fe new Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Crop Bulletin Favorable
The crop bulletin for New Mexico issued may 2d by the weather bureau, is very
favorable. Range grasses are reported fair to good, the cold nights causing slow
growth in the northern counties. Central and southern ranges are good and stock
in those districts is in fine condition. Lambing continues under favorable
weather conditions. In northeastern counties loss of cattle, sheep and horses
are still reported. In central and northern counties, fruit trees are blooming
profusely and setting in well in southern and south central parts so that
conditions continue highly favorable for an excellent fruit season. Alfalfa is
also doing remarkable well and an early and heavy first cutting is promised. It
is blooming in the southern districts. Plowing late seeding of corn, cane, field
peas, garden and potato planting are going forward rapidly, especially in all
central and northern districts the early seeding and planting coming up finely.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Grand Army Encampment
An Albuquerque dispatch of May 5th says: The twenty second annual encampment of
the G.A.R. convened in this city today and will continue tomorrow. It is the
most largely attended and enthusiastic encampment ever held in New Mexico and
every G.A.R post in the territory is represented by one or more members. The
election of officers for the ensuing year held today resulted as follows:
Department commander Jacob Weltmer, Santa Fe; senior vice commander, W.W.
McDonald, Albuquerque; junior vice commander J.V. Consul, Las Vegas; chaplain
Thomas Harwood, Albuquerque; medical director, W.S. Burke Albuquerque. Las
Cruces was chosen as the meeting place of the next encampment.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
New County Seat An Albuquerque dispatch of
May 6th says: The people of Bernalillo, eighteen miles above this city on the
Santa Fe railroad are rejoicing over the fact that the town according to a
recent legislative set today became the county seat at Sandoval county. Since
the creation of Sandoval county by the Legislature two years ago, the town of
Los Corrales has been the county seat. It is located off the railroad. Tonight
Bernalillo is celebrating with a ball , bonfires and red fire.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Colorado Grand Lodge A.O.U.W Colorado
Springs, Colorado May 12
Election of officers occurred Wednesday at the twelfth biennial convention of
the Colorado grand lodge. Ancient Order United Workmen and the auxiliary order,
the Colorado Degree of Honor in this city. Following are the officers elected by
the Workmen: Grand master workman James Otis, Denver; grand foreman M.F.
Kelcher, Central City; grand overseer T. S. Carter, Aspen; grand recorder C.N
Miller, Cripple Creek; grand receiver, Frank Hawke, Pueblo; grand guide L.G.
Morse, Pueblo; grand inside watch, J.J Mac Andrews, Idaho Springs; grand outside
watch ,James Phillips, Forest City; grand medical examiner, Sol Kahn, Leadville;
trustee for un-expired term, J.E. Bermis, Boulder; trustee long term, R.B.
Taylor, Colorado Springs; representatives to supreme lodge R.H. Malone, Denver a
nd T.B. Moore, Canon City.
A resolution was adopted making the laws of
the grand lodge conform to those of the supreme lodge whereby the members may
secure a uniform rate of insurance. The following officers were elected by the
Degree of Honor: Mrs. Mary Bigler, Denver, Grand chief of honor; Mrs. Laura
Johndahl, Denver, grand lady of honor, Mrs. Minnie L. Wyman, Bisbee, Arizona
Territory, grand chief of ceremonies; Mrs. Anna B. Hawke, Pueblo, grand
recorder; Mrs. Stella C. Bemis, Boulder, grand receiver; Miss Luella Christmas,
Leadville, grand usher; grand inside watch; Mrs. Anna Shreves, Cripple Creek,
grand outside watch; W.H. Davis, Denver, grand medical examiner. The grand
representatives to the supreme lodge ware Mrs. Olive M Bacon of Aspen and Mrs.
Mary B. Alden of Cason City.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Capt Graham's Cure Sores on Face and Back,
Tied various Doctors Without Success--Gives Thanks to Cuticurs Captain W.S.
Graham, 1321 Eoft St. Wheeling, W. Virginia writing under date of June 14, 04
says: " I am so grateful I want to thank God that a friend recommended Cuticrus.
Soap and Ointment o me. I suffered for a long time with sores on my face and
back. Some doctors said I had blood poison, and others that I had barbers itch.
none of them did me any good, but they all took my money. My friends tell me my
skin now looks as clear as a baby's and I tell them all that Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment did it."
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Investigation of the Packers
Very general interest has been manifested in the government investigation now in
progress into the mode of conducting business by the large packers located in
Chicago and elsewhere. Much has been written upon the alleged illegal and
improper modes of business procedure connected with the packing industry; but it
seems that so far no definite charge of any kind has been sustained and no proof
of illegal or inequitable methods has been disclosed to the public. While a wave
of severe criticism of this great industrial interest is now passing over the
country it might be well to remember that the packers have had as yet no
opportunity to make specific denial, the many indefinite charges of wrong doing
having never been formulated so that a categorical answer could be made.
The recent report of Commissioner Garfield which embodied the results of an official investigation undertaken by the Department of Commerce and Labor of the United States was a vindication of the Western packers, but this result having been unexpected attempts in many quarters to discredit it were made. In view of the situation as it now stands however, attention may properly be called to a few facts that owing to popular clamor are now being apparently overlooked. Fair treatment in this country has heretofore been accorded to all citizens whose affairs assume prominence in the public eye and some of the facts that bear upon the relation of the packers to the commerce of the country may at this time be briefly alluded to. It would be difficult to estimate the benefits gained by the farmers of the country resulting from the energetic enterprise of the packers, for whatever is of benefit to the farmer is a gain to the entire commerce of the country. And connected with their continuous aggressive work no feature perhaps has been more important than their efforts in seeking outlets all over the world for the surplus products of the farmer.
Our total exports of agricultural products have gained but little in the past twenty years and leaving out corn, the total of all other farm products was far less in 1903 than in 1891. But in packing house products there was considerable gain during this period because an organized and powerful force has been behind them seeking new and broader markets. Besides the benefits reaped by farmers on account of the enterprise and energy exercised by he packers in attaining commercial results by foreign trade, the great development in the manufacture of packing house by products has added enormously to the value of all live stock raised in the united States. The waste material of twenty years ago, then an expense to the packer, is now converted into articles of great value, and as an economic fact, this must correspondingly increase the value to the farmer of every head of cattle marketed at the numerous stock yards of the country. Let these facts be remembered while now it is so popular to regard the great packing industry as deserving of condemnation.
At least it must be admitted that so far
there is no adequate reason for the almost unanimous howl that may be heard
everywhere in the face of the Garfield report above alluded to which practically
exonerates the packers from the obscure and indefinite charges that have been
for some time past made the subject of popular comment--American Homestead.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Superintendent Complimented
The Chicago Journal of Education in a recent issue, pays Prof Hiram Hadley,
superintendent of public instruction of the territory the following compliment:
"New Mexico has honored herself by placing at the head of the territorial school
system the most distinguished school man in the state, Hiram Hadley a native of
Ohio, educated in Pennsylvania, one of Indiana's most noted educators for a
quarter of a century , and a leader of educational thought in New Mexico for
eighteen years. he was for ten years the western representative of Scribner &
Company and an author of widely used text books. He will be a leader personally
as well as officially.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Incorporation papers have been filed at
Santa Fe by the Burro Chief Copper Company, the incorporators and directors
being Thomas S. Parker, Catherine J. Parker and Arthur S. Goodall of Silver
City, which is the headquarters of the company. The capital stock is $100,000.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Judge John R. McFle recently gave judgment
against the Cochiti Gold Mining Company in favor of the territory. The company
had pleaded exemption from taxation on its reduction and electric works at
Madrid, Santa Fe county, recently sold and removed out of the territory.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
A Roswell dispatch of May 8th says: After
refusing a new trial Judge E.A. Mann today granted an appeal to the Supreme
Court of the territory to Roasrio Emilio on last Friday convicted of murder in
the first degree in the district court at Lincoln and sentenced to be hanged at
Lincoln on June 21st. For safe keeping the convicted man will be brought to the
penitentiary at Santa Fe.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
A Roswell dispatch says: It was decided
last night at a meeting at the Roswell Commercial Club to sink an artesian well
here in the near future to a depth of 2,000 feet, hoping to find gas, oil, and
hot water. It has not been necessary to sink wells her at a greater depth than
200 feet to secure a good flow of artesian water, and the deep well is merely an
experiment. A committee was appointed to make a thorough investigation for the
matter
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
On Sunday May 7th at Islea, an Indian
village near Santa Fe, occurred the annual "Sun dance" of the Pueblo Indians.
Several hundred people from here attended the dance, which occurs in the spring
of each year and is a sort of a prayer from the Indians for a continued shining
sun so that their fruit crops may be good. The dance commenced at 6am and
continued until 6pm with an intermission of five minutes while the positions of
the dance were changed.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
The El Paso-Durango Railroad Company has
filed plats for its permanent location in the Untied States land office at Santa
Fe, from a point in section 5 township 16 north, range 9 west, in San Juan
county, to a point on the township 11 north, range 10 west, between Grant
station and Bluewater, a distance of forty eight miles. This completes the
survey from Farmington, a distance of forty eight miles. At Farmington
connection will be made with the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
An Albuquerque dispatch says: A fitting finale to the twenty second annual territorial encampment of the G.A.R just closed was the adoption of a set of resolutions indorsing Rev Thomas Harwood of this city for the position of chaplain in chief of the national organization. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the headquarters of ever state department and also to the grand encampment which meets in Denver in September. Rev Harwood has served as chaplain of the territorial organization for twenty two years or ever since the first G.A.R. post was organized in the territory. compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
On Sunday May 7th at Islea, an Indian
village near Santa Fe, occurred the annual "Sun dance" of the Pueblo Indians.
Several hundred people from here attended the dance, which occurs in the spring
of each year and is a sort of a prayer from the Indians for a continued shining
sun so that their fruit crops may be good. The dance commenced at 6am and
continued until 6pm with an intermission of five minutes while the positions of
the dance were changed.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
The El Paso-Durango Railroad Company has
filed plats for its permanent location in the Untied States land office at Santa
Fe, from a point in section 5 township 16 north, range 9 west, in San Juan
county, to a point on the township 11 north, range 10 west, between Grant
station and Bluewater, a distance of forty eight miles. This completes the
survey from Farmington, a distance of forty eight miles. At Farmington
connection will be made with the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
A Las Vegas dispatch says: From what is
deemed a reliable source it is learned that the location of the Fraternal
Association's Asylum is reasonably sure to come to Las Vegas and will be fixed
at the Hot Springs six miles from this city. It is understood that the offer of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway to turn the entire property, with all
the valuable buildings and the Hot Springs over to the association will be
accepted. As soon as this is done there is no doubt felt but that the many
fraternal societies represented in the association will take active steps to
provide funds for the maintenance of the asylum.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Manager Frank Own of the Santa Fe Water and
Light Company has furnished the farmers in the vicinity of the reservoirs of the
company and in the Santa Fe canon 1,000 pounds of seed beans and 1,000 pounds of
seed peas to plant. Mr Owen found that some of these people were too poor to buy
seed and hence decided to help them out in this manner. His action will prove
not only beneficial to the men to whom the seeds were donated but also to the
city generally as the crops are expected to be good and as it will help the poor
people in the canyon east of the city to a considerable extent. He has already
furnished them as much seed corn as they wanted for their plots of land in the
Santa Fe canyon--Santa Fe New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
Incomplete article: Santa Fe dispatch of
May 4th says: The cattle sanitary board of the territory assembled this
afternoon to take immediate steps to enforce the law passed by he last
Legislature giving it the power to compel the dipping of stock for mange. The
disease is on the increase and President Austin was appointed by the board to
direct the work of stamping it out. If the owners of mangy stock decline to dip
when notified thee stock will be seized and...
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 18, 1905
VICTIMS OF TORNADO
Losses at Snyder, Oklahoma Death list will reach One Hundred--Streets Strewn
with Corpses--Not One Building Escaped Damage Guthrie, O.T. may 12--The latest
official reports from the tornado stricken town of Snyder, Oklahoma, place the
list of death at ninety five. Others figures advance this figure to 100. It is
highly probably that the death list, when accurately tabulated will reach 132
although most conservative estimates place it at 100. A commercial traveler who
reached Hobart from Snyder said the streets were strewn with corpses after the
tornado passed. Of those injured there are various reports reaching from 109 to
150. It is utterly impossible to arrive at any definite idea of the property
loss. Considering the fact that not a single building in the town of Snyder was
left undamaged and the additional fact of the great damage to live stock fruit
and crops it is very probable that the total harm done by the storm will reach a
high figure.
The storm formed near the Texas line and its pate extends in a northeasterly direction for over forty miles causing damage at Altus, Olustee and other small towns and in the country as well as at Snyder. Reports indicate that the causalities outside of Snyder will aggregate over twenty five and may go higher. At Snyder the lack of mans to bury the dead is causing serious incontinence. There is plenty of medical attention however financial aid being needed most. A dispatch from Snyder last night says: The havoc wrought by the tornado is complete. Out of a town of 1,000 people not more than a score of houses are intact, while two thirds of the buildings are totally wrecked. The storm formed south of Olustee, near the Texas line and took a north easterly course through a well settled section. At 8 o'clock it was observed by the people of Snyder, but the usual funnel shaped formation was lacking and though the roar was plainly heard for some time before the storm broke, many were of the opinion that it was a hailstorm. Within a few minutes the sky became suddenly dark and a terrific downpour of rain began, lasting for several minutes when it stopped almost as suddenly as it had commenced.
A few minutes of ominous calm followed and
then the tornado struck, tearing the buildings to pieces as thought they were
made of paper. Many people who had thought to take advantage of the calm to seek
refuge in cellars were caught in the streets and between buildings where some
were lifted high in the air and dashed to the ground as though hurled from a
catapult, while others were struck by falling debris and beaten almost beyond
recognition. Those who remained in their houses fared better in the path of the
tornado which swept across all excepting a few blocks in the southwestern corner
of the town. The frame structures collapsed like eggshells burying occupants
under the debris killing crushing and maiming. Six of the eight hotels were torn
to pieces burying many in the wreckage. north of the railroad track where many
cottages stood, not one is left and the wreckage is mostly carried away. In a
few moments it was all over and the air was filled with shrieks of injured
mingled with cries of those who had escaped and were seeking lost ones.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
NOGAL ITEMS
Mr. George Esker recently returned from a trip to Santa Fe. Wm Yates has moved
to his ranch. Mrs, Charley Henley is visiting friends and relatives here. Mrs.
J.R. Copeland returned to her home at Angus this week. Mr. E. Barton has moved
his family to town. Our road supervisor, Wm Henley s making some good rods in
the vicinity of Nogal. It is reported that the public school now has an
enrollment of fifty seven and that Mrs. Harper is assisting the professor with
some of his classes. Mrs. Sam yeasts and children are visiting in the country
this week. Postmaster Thomas Henley has been improving the post office
facilities here. Mr. P.M. Johnson, who was recently called to the bedside of a
sick sister in Texas, is reported to have been thrown from a horse and quite
badly hurt. W.S. Prager, well known to about every body in Lincoln County, and
now one of the prominent business men of Roswell was here during the past week
representing the sheep sanitary board. Ladies call and see the new stock of
Millinery Goods just received at Ziegler Bros. Dr. Miller has in preparation a
lecture for June on the "Contribution of the Hebrew race to Christian
civilization" that will be delivered early in June, and will be followed by an
"Evening with Longfellow" on some later date. Cinnamon Rolls and Doughnuts
always on hand and fresh on Saturdays also Cakes and Pies. Orders taken during
the week. Fresh Bread every day; 3 loaves for 25 cents.
Bakery opposite Ziegler Bros--Lulue S. Wingfield.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Ruminating Reminiscent
One by one the old land marks are disappearing. This week S.J. Wallace is
tearing down the building opposite he Outlook office. This architectural wreck
at one time known as the Burke hotel was a very popular hostelry and well
patronized in the early days. After it ceased to be an Epicurean resort it
became a sort of literary hash house it being utilized by the old Lincoln county
Leader as an office and press room. It kept on this toboggan incline until its
four walls harbored a dram shop of the baser short and then took a rest for
several years. Afterwards being well aired fumigated and renovated it took an
upward tendency and again became a respectful dispensatory of toothsome viands.
It was also used by the firm of Bond and Stewart as a grocery store and at one
time Dr J.T. Reid disposed pills, poison and special there from and was followed
a year or two later by Murphy who was engaged in the same business. Finally it
was used by N.B. Taylor and Sons as a blacksmith shop and since they moved into
their present quarters it has stood lose and deserted a dilapidated monument of
former greatness, a harbor for bats of human, as well as the other questionable
species and a target for rocks and "nigger shooters" in the hands of hoodlums
about town.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
FOR SALE Barbed wire. Special prices in
quantities. WELCH & TITTSWORTH Capitan New Mexico.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Incomplete article: Thursday the Social
Circle met at the home of Ms. Gough on the north side. The trip was a little
tiresome--each a windy day--for the weaker members to undertake, nevertheless
they were nearly all there, and Mrs. Gough's hospitable heart made glad. During
the meeting, in addition to contests, some interesting facts about women's club
both original and selected, were brought out. Four pretty prizes were awarded.
Mrs. Jas Reid wishes that special mention should be made of the fact that she
won one of them. Does this mean that it is anything unusual. Too little space to
mention the other fortunate once this time. It goes without saying that the
oaken and cocoa were first class for the ladies of this Circle believe in the
inner comforts as well as in the outward, intellectual things of life, and rank
high as cooks. As Mrs. Gough is almost an inv...
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Mrs. Geo Sligh has gone to Oakland Cal.
called to the bedside of her father, Dr. A.G. Lane.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Wayne Van Schoyck is now sampling grub at
one of the swell hotels in El Paso while there on recreation and business.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Wanted: To buy a good pony must be gentle
and cheap. C.D. Mayer.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Gordon and Cliff Wharton came in on Tuesday
morning's back from Alamogordo and went out to the ranch over in the park.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Will Glenn and wife returned Monday evening
from a week's visit with relatives and friends at Corona.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Ziegler Bros will pay you the highest
market price for hides and pelts.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
H.M. Miller a Roswell wool buyer, has been
lookup up business in this part of the country for several days and stopping at
Hotel Ozanne.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
WANTED To buy a good reliable work team,
either mares or horses for cash. Must be cheap. Apply to E.H.B. Chew Sr. at
Ranch.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Miss Ida Hoyle (or Royle) gave a very
interesting social entertainment Saturday evening last in which most of the
young people of the town, as well as the visitors, Messrs Hulbert, Flint, and
Gumm took part.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
E.W. Clapp of Lordsburg, Grand Chancellor
of the Knights of Pythias for New Mexico, who is making a tour of the lodges of
that order in this section visited the local lodge here last Friday evening.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Alfred James met with a painful accident a
few days ago. While lifting a heavy board with a nail driven through it, it
slipped from his hand, the point of the nail striking his foot and penetrating
it to a considerable depth. he is now hobbling around but under the doctor's
care.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Location notices and proof of labor blanks
can always be had at the OUTLOOK office.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
John A. Haley their versatile editor of the
Capitan News and the dexterous slinger of the harpoon of justice in that
bailiwick, was a visitor in White Oaks over Sunday last. While here he did not
forget to remember the Outlook office in a very pleasant way.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
At the Congregational church next Sunday
morning at eleven o clock Dr Miller will preach on "The two lives--one drawn,
the other driven" At night, "Bricks to put in the house fro Jack to build" After
the morning service there will be a short Congregational business meeting to
which all the members of the Congregation are invited.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
Thursday, May 18, 1905
Incomplete article: Phil, Flint, Lloyd
Hulbert and Roy Gumm, three young men who were former factors in White Oaks
industry and society, have been back renewing old associations and pleasures
during the past week and have been enjoying their visit immensely with...
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
DEPARTMENT ENCAMPMENT
Annual Meeting of Colorado and Wyoming Veterans in Denver Denver. May 18--With
the reception at the depot of General Wimon W. Blackmar, national commander in
chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, opened its annual encampment yesterday
morning. General Blackmar was accompanied by his adjutant general, John E.
Gillman of Boston; Mrs. Gilman, Mrs. Blackmar and the latter's sister, Miss
Jennie Brewer. More than 300 veterans, with Col Charles Wallace and his drum
corps were waiting at the depot at 10:30 o' clock yesterday morning to greet
General Blackmar and party. The visitors were delighted with their reception and
General Blackmar was particularly pleased at the announcement of Col Harper M.
Ora hoot that former Mayor Wright's fine gray horse had been tendered to the
general for his use during the national encampment in this city next September.
It is the striking resemblance between
General Blackmar and the former mayor that has caused such a friendship to
spring up between them. Following a brief reception at the hotel the several
woman's auxiliary bodies opened their business sessions at the places selected
for their meetings after which they adjourned to attend the open meeting of the
G.A.R. encampment in Unity church. At 2:30 in the afternoon, the department of
Colorado and Wyoming formally opened its encampment in Unity church, addresses
of welcome being made by Governor McDonald for the state and Harry E. Insley,
representing Mayor Speer, who welcomed the visitors to Denver. Department
Commander T.J. Downen of Pueblo presided. Stirring addresses were given by
General Blackmar and General Gilman and then Commander Downen read his annual
address, which is regarded as one of the ablest ever made by any commander since
the department was organized. Last evening there was a reception to General
Blackmar and party at the Albany hotel. This morning the department will begin
its business session at 9 o clock at Unity church.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Grand Army Festival Denver May 18th
A committee of the Memorial and Benevolent Association of the G.A.R. posts of
Denver has closed a contract with Harold A. Bushes, manager of the Great Gaskill
Shows to give a fair and festival on the grounds at Welton and Twenty third
streets in this city for nine days beginning June 21st. A share of the profits
will be divided among the Grand Army posts to be need to defray necessary
expenses preliminary to the national encampment. Major William Warner, Untied
States Senator elect from Missouri, will be invited to deliver an oration of the
opening of the fair.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
G.A.R. ENCAMPMENT
GREAT GATHERING AT DENVER Department of Colorado and Wyoming and Allied
Organizations in Annual Session Denver, Colorado may 19--Yesterday's session of
the encampment of the Department of Colorado and Wyoming Grand Army of the
Republic was full of business, so full in fact that only five of the officers
were elected as follows: Department Commander--George W. Curfman, Denver Senior
Vice Commander--Stephen H. Seckner, Fort Collins Junior Vice Commander--John H.
Gulforl, Trinidad Chaplain--Rev C.A. Brooks, Fort Morgan Medical Director--Dr
F.O. Burdick, Boulder. Other officers will be elected today. The numerous
auxillaries of the Grand Army also had a busy day several of them choosing
officers, besides laying plans for the national encampment to be held in this
city in September. They also received visits from Gen. Wilmon W. Blackmar,
national commander in chief; his adjutant Gen John E. Gilman; Mrs. Blackmar, who
is a national special aid of the Woman's Relief Corps; Mrs. Gilman who is
national aid and chief of the staff of the same organization and Gen Harper M.
Orahood and Gen George W Cook, both of Denver.
All Members of the party were cordially received by the Woman's Relief Corps and the Women's Relief Corps and the Ladies of the G.A.R and at each meeting they made short addresses. Both the Relief Corps and the Ladies of the G.A.R. elected officers yesterday the features of the meetings besides the visits of the distinguished guests, being the presentation of diamond rings to the retiring presidents. Mrs. Olive A. Killin of the Woman's Relief Corps and Mrs. Minnie M Ditto of the Ladies of the G.A.R. The Woman's Relief Corps elected the following officers: President, Mrs. Jennie McGill, Denver; senior vice president; Mrs. Jennie A Knight, Cheyenne; Junior vice president, Mrs. Ann St Clair, Fort Collins; treasurer, Alice T. Smith, Cripple reek; chaplain, Nellie P Weston, Cannon City; executive board, Edna E Campbell of Denver, Eliza Peters of Golden, Lillie Inman of Pueblo, Maude Cochran of Denver, Mattie Hooper of Central City; delegate at large, Augie Grove of Denver; alternate at large, Ida Critchell of Denver; delegates, Maria Luce of Boulder, Emma Ormsby of Colorado Springs, Rosa Wright of Longmont, alternates Mary Hader of Cheyanne, Jennie Woodruff of Creede, Lulu Devalon of Golden. Officers were elected by the Ladies of the G.A.R as follows: President Mrs. Hattie Kinney Rocky Ford; senior vice president, Rose Wade, Denver; junior vice presidnet; Mrs M. E. Gardner, Pueblo; treasurer, Alice K Green Rocky Fod; chaplain, Winnie McCunnliff, Cannon City; Councilor, Mrs. Minnie M. Ditto, Carson City, Council of administration Grace Adams of Meeker, Lillie Smith of Salida, Melinda B. Granden of Apple Creek.
The remainder of the board of officers will
be elected today. Over the campfire at Unity church last night the G.A.R. heard
eloquent talks and interesting stories from their commander in chief, General
Blackmar, and from Adjutant General Oilman, many of them stories of the war
which were of especial interest to the veterans. Speakers from the Woman's
Relief Corps and Ladies of the G.A.R. took part in the entertainment, which was
enlivened by songs from a quartet and a number of places by the Cook G.A.R. Band
and Drum Corps--the "band that made Denver famous" After the camp fire General
Blackmar left for Eastern points. The great work of the encampment is
preparation for the meeting of the National Encampment which opens September
4th.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Statement by Mrs. Chadwick Cleveland, Ohio
May 19, Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick made a statement last night concerning her
affairs in which she said: "Since January 1 1901 I have had $3,210, 000. Of this
amount I borrowed not over $900,000 the remainder coming from a trust fund and
some sales. "In April or May, 1901 I owed only $53,000. I paid that debt. I was
then induced to make an investment which called for almost $400,000. I took no
security for this investment and the transaction so far as I was concerned;
never materialized. The investment was made upon the advice of a friend. In
February 1902 after my return from Europe I was informed that my investment was
a loss and that I was in debt $400,000. Besides that sum there was an additional
loss which I had incurred of $200,000. In order to meet these obligations I made
large loads for which I paid heave commissions. "I have borrowed in all
$900,000. I obtained $175,000 on my own note. A loan of $240,000 was secured by
men on the endorsement of a prominent New Yorker. The other $400,000 I have
mentioned before."
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
St. Louis Fair Expenses Denver Colorado May
18
Harry Casaday, treasurer of the St. Louis World's Fair Board for Colorado has
submitted his official report to Governor McDonald. The expenditures of the
board which were pretty thoroughly gone late as they occurred and were
criticized for their generosity were as follows: General expense department,
$12,143.94, educational department $11,331.36, forestry, fish and game
department $ 6,329.10, agricultural department $13,526.88, horticultural
department $13,861; mining department, $30, 183.94, general salary $9,323.27,
Colorado Board of worlds fair commissioners $2, 912.80, live stock, $554.60;
Paul Wilson, Commissioner in chief, expense account $1,132.75; juvenile court
$500; rent account $3, 063.27, building department $1,020.47, transportation
department $191.19, school for deaf and blind $500, office department $403.25,
advertising $33.53, total $110.837.73
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
New Mexican Dies in Mexico
An Albuquerque dispatch of May 15 says: a telegram was received tonight by Mrs.
Charles O Connor Roberts announcing that her husband had died of heart failure
at Mascozarl, Mexico. The deceased was a well known miner and newspaper man and
was located at Leadville, Colorado in the boom days of that great mining camp.
He went west first from Baltimore, where for years he was connected with the
news department of the American. When not mining he was doing editorial and
reportorial work on newspapers and was one of the pioneer reporters of this
city. For the last few years he had mined with varied success near this city,
but went to Mexico a short time ago. Since coming West he had made several
fortunes in mining but being a tree bohemian, the money went as fast as he made
it.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Conviction
A Roswell dispatch of May 9th says: Cowmen from Lincoln report that Rosarto
Emillio a young Italian had been convicted on the charge of killing Antonito
Carillo, a young Mexican woman. The verdict of the jury was first degree murder
and Emillio has been sentenced to hang July 2nd. The young woman had been
married but was separated from her husband. The Italian had been paying her some
attention and it was claimed that when she started on a trip in the mountains
west of Roswell he followed her and assassinated her near the public road.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
New Mexico Crop Bulletin
The crop bulletin for New Mexico, issued May 23rd says that showers are needed
in upland and eastern plains districts, but generally moisture is abundant
elsewhere and streams are running high. The growth of crops has been rapid.
Range grass especially shows fine growth and stock of all kinds is improving
steadily. Losses have ceased in northeastern counties. Lambing shows a large
percent of the increase and shearing is about finished in the central counties.
The calf crop is light thus far but cattlemen expect a good increase later. The
first cutting of alfalfa is well along in southern counties and is beginning in
the central counties with a large crop. Frost has tinned fruit somewhat in the
northern counties, especially in Union and San Juan counties. Strawberries are
being marketed in the lower Pecos Valley. Sheep men are complaining of the loss
of large numbers of sheep from poisoning from new weed that is appearing on the
range.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Governor Wants Single
Statehood A Santa Fe dispatch of May 24th says: Governor Otero today sent the
following telegram to W. S. Sturgle member of the Republican national committee,
is answer to an invitation to attend the anti joint statehood convention at
Phoenix on Saturday of this week. "I appreciate fully your very kind invitation
and would be with you at Phoenix on Saturday, but official duties prevent. Can
say however that I am heartily with you in spirit, thoroughly sympathizing in
your movement. While New Mexico has a most friendly feeling for Arizona we will
appose jointure. I have sever halted or hesitated in my declaration for single
statehood for both territories. This I believe is the sentiment of a very large
majority of the people." "Hon. Solomon Luna, our member of the national
committee and Hon H.O. Burson, chairman of the Republican central committee are
of the same opinion. We will join with you in opposition at the proper time.
Arizona is large enough, prosperous enough and rich enough to maintain and
support a separate state government without being annexed to any territory. We
know the good people of Arizona believe the same condition exists as to New
Mexico. May great success attend your convention is my earnest wish."
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
G.A.R. Appointments
Joacob Weltmer, department commander of the New Mexico Grand Army of the
Republic has announced his department appointments as follows: Assistant
adjutant and assistant quartermaster general, J.P, Victory of Santa Fe; judge
advocate, Alva B. Page of Roswell; inspector general C.H. McHenry of Farmington;
chief mustering officer, Elmer A Chaffee of Las Cruces. The headquarters have
been established at Santa Fe.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Roswell Library
It is announced that the contract for the Carnegie Library building at Roswell
has been let to George Munroe, a Roswell contractor. The contract price is
$9,000. The building will be erected at the rear of the post office and work
will start at once.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks, NM
June 8, 1905
Sheriff Platt
Sheriff Platt Stevens and Deputy Sheriff Frank Peters on May 27th lodges in the
penitentiary from Luna county John Dart, aged twenty six years, convicted of
burglary, three years; William Smith, aged twenty one years, burglary, three
years; Jose Duran, aged eighteen years, one year for larceny.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Coal Company
Incorporation papers have been filed at Santa Fe by the Northeastern Coal
Company of New Mexico, with headquarters at Raton. The incorporators and
directors are Frank E. Jennison, Ambrose E. Featherstone, Jr., Albert D. Namber,
Frederick I. Wolf and George E. Oxer of New York City. The capitalization is
$150,000.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Smelting Company
The Tri-Bullion Smelting and Development Company has filed incorporation papers
at Santa Fe the incorporation appears at Santa Fe the incorporators and
directors being J.P. Hendrich, Howard Peschal and C.N. Maricca of Chicago
Illinois. The capitalization is $5,250,000 and the headquarters are at Kelly,
Socorro county, the New Mexico agent being L.S. Perry.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Conflict of boundaries
The commissioner of the General Land Office has ordered an Investigation on the
petition of the San Cristobal Copper Company, of the boundaries of the Leroux
land grant in Taos county, pending an application for survey patent of seventeen
claims of the mining company is the Arroyo Hondo mining district which have been
held up by an alleged conflict with he boundaries of the grant.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
New Automobile Line
Dr. Tomas M. Michaelo of Torrance spent Thursday in Santa Fe on business. he has
been a resident of Torrance for three years and is thoroughly acquainted with
the surrounding country. The town already shows improvements on account of the
expected building of the Eastern railway of New Mexico which will cross the El
Paso and Northeastern road at that point and also connect there with the Santa
Fe Central. "One of the greatest things from my section," said the doctor, "has
been the establishment of the automobile line between Torrance and Roswell.
Vehicles have commenced to run regularly and are now making the trip daily,
going and coming is about eight hours. "It is expected that with improvements of
the road between the two towns the time will be cut down to six or seven hours.
The fare is $10 which considering that the distance is 101 1/2 miles between the
two points is very low. The automobiles now making the trip have been patronized
to the fullest capacity and it is believed that the business will increase so as
to necessitate an increase in the number of vehicles.
This will be done just as soon s the company owning the automobiles finds it can do so profitably and this will be within a few weeks. The road is straight across a level range of country and is being improved constantly, although it is a very good natural road already. "There are at present no stopping places on the line, although there are cattle and sheep ranches to the right and left of it. The company expects to put in several stopping places where meals will be served and passengers taken car of as well as for use in case of emergency. Heretofore if passengers from Roswell wanted to go to say towns in the central part of the territory on the Santa Fe railway system they either had to go from Roswell to Pecos City on the Pecos Valley a Northeastern railroad, a distance of about 180 miles from Pecos City to El Paso on the Texas Pacific railroad a distance of 276 miles and from El Paso to whatever towns in the territory they wanted to reach a distance of several hundred miles or they could make the northern trip by going to Trinidad via the Santa Fe from Trinidad to Amarilla via the Colorado & Southern railroad and from Amarilla to Roswell via the Pecos Valley & Northeastern.
This with stoppage etc took up
a space of time of about two days and two nights provided there were no delays
or interruptions in train services. Via the automobile line passengers say from
Santa Fe will leave here at noon reach Torrance the same evening, remain there
over night and get to Roswell the section afternoon about 4 o'clock saving money
travel time and expense. It looks as if the automobile line will develop much
business and in the near future will carry mail and express from the central
parts of New Mexico to Roswell and other points in the Pecos valley." Santa Fe
New Mexican
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
School appointments
Prof R. R. Grant of Los Angeles has been appointed principal of the high school
in Las Vegas, Prof R.R. Larkin, the former principal having been appointed
superintendent, Miss Edith Lyle of Sigourney, Michigan, has been appointed to a
position in the high school.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Camino Del Real
In order to push the completion the Camino Del Real and aid in building good
roads entering at Santa Fe a good roads league has been organized at Santa Fe.
Frank Owen was elected president R.C. Garrett vice president N. Salmon treasurer
and Levy A. Hughes secretary.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Elections
Elections will be held throughout the territory on Monday June 5th for the
naming of one school director for a term of three years. In new districts three
directors shall be elected and in districts where vacancies have been filed by
appointment a director or directors shall be elected to fill out the un-expired
term.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Richard J. Huber
Richard J. Huber formerly deputy sheriff of Santa Fe county for six years and
now a member of the territorial mounted police came up from the south last night
and is spending a few days in this city. Mr. Huber states that there is a good
deal of cattle and horse stealing going on in the Jicarillas mountains in
Lincoln County. Several days ago Huber arrested McGill Fernandez who was charged
with shooting a woman at Galisteo. The man was arrested above Pinos Wells and
was turned over to the deputy sheriff at Cerrillos. The mounted police in the
Santa Rosa district also made an arrest a short time ago of a man who was wanted
in Texas for horse stealing. he was sent to the Lone Star State, Santa Fe New
Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Deaths
A Roswell dispatch of May 24th says: a letter tonight from Mack Murray at
Lincoln brought the first correct accounts of the drowning of part of his family
in the Rio Bonito. His three girls, youngest boy and niece Sallie Murray, were
drowned. All the bodies have been recovered and buried except that of the
youngest daughter. Search is still being made for the body. The bodies were
scattered over six miles of territory. The team was drinking in the stream when
a flood came down the canon and swept Murray, wife, six children and niece away.
Sallie Murray escaped to a sand bar when a second flood descended and swept her
under. It is thought that the mother of the drowned children will not survive
the terrible shock.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook White
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Died
Jesus Duran, sixty years of age, dropped dead while attending a carnival at Las
Vegas. He leaves a large family.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Died
A Santa Fe dispatch of May 24th says: Word was received today that Aloys
Lelbert, one of the best known American residents of northern New Mexico, died
at noon at Taos, where he was engaged in business. A widow and several children
survive him.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook White
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Drowned in a Ditch
Ignicio Lucero, three year old son of Jose Lucero, employed at the county jail
in Albuquerque was drowned May 28th at Big Acequia near his home and his body
was not recovered for several hours, when it was found about 300 yards below the
place where he had fallen in. The little fellow had been on a visit to his
grandparents living near by and on his way home fell of a small bridge which
crosses the Acquis. He was not missed fro some time but a man passing later in
the day saw the body floating on the surface and took it from the water. The
child had been dead several hours.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Assault
A Message received at Roswell from Las Vegas states that Pedro Soto alias Garcia
who is wanted in Roswell on the charge of assaulting Demecio Rubio January 20
1904 twenty miles west of Roswell has been arrested there. Rubio it was alleged
knew of the stealing? Of horses by Soto, and the later killed him to get him out
of the way. Juan Hernandez is also wanted in connection with the crime. Rubio
was shot squarely in the back of the head and the bullet lodged between his
eyes. Juan Rubio, father of the victim is a wealthy horseman and search for the
assassins has been continuous. Soto will be brought to Roswell immediately.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Died
Hon Carlos Sanchez, ex-county commissioner of Bernalillo County, died at his
home at Ranchos de Atriaco May 26th, after an illness of about two years, from
cancer of the stomach. The deceased was a well known Republican politician. He
leaves a widow and four children.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Died
A Santa Fe dispatch of May 24th says: the nine year old son of Emilion Martinez
was drowned while fording the Chama river at Los Brazos, not far from the
Colorado line. The body has not been recovered. The strong current upset the
carriage. The father was carried fifty yards and was rescued after receiving
painful injuries, by his brother, who was following on horseback. All the
tributaries of the Rio Grande are rising, being higher than at any time since
1883. The bridge over the Brazos at Encinada was washed away as was the bridge
over the Chamas at Los Brazos. There is still plenty snow in the mountains.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Hospital for Roswell
A Roswell dispatch says: Father Herbert of St Peter's Chruch here has received
word to proceed with plans for a sisters' hospital. Authority to proceed comes
from the Vatican. The Roswell Commercial Club is back of the movement and the
hospital will be one of the largest in the country. The sisters will put several
thousand dollars into one building. A large sum of money will be raised among
the citizens here and two sisters will be here in a few days to do this work.
Plans for the building will be submitted at once. Completely furnished, it will
cost $20.000 and it is thought that it will be completed by fall. It will be
built on the ten acre tract that has been secured on South Main street five
blocks south of the Catholic Church.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Death of Pedro Sanchez
A Santa Fe dispatch of May 23rd says: Word was received today that Pedro Sanchez
known as the "Friend of the Poor" and a prominent character in Mew Mexico during
the last fifty years had died at Taos, at the age of seventy four years. He was
a native of Valencia county but when seven years old removed to Taos. In 1861 he
raised a company of volunteers that served under General Camby and was known as
"the Antelope hunters" The company distinguished itself at Valverde for which
Sanchez was brevetted a major for gallant and meritorious service. He swerved as
speaker of the Legislature and as president of the legislative council, having
served six legislative terms. For three terms he was probate judge of Taos
county, was supervisor of the census for New Mexico in 1890 and in 1900 and in
183 was agent for the Jicarilla and Pueblo Indians, besides serving in other
financial positions. Sanchez gained his title of "Friend of the Poor" by raising
twenty five orphan children and endowing them with lands and stock. Major
Sanchez was an eloquent speaker in Spanish. He was twice married.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Military Cadets Graduated
The commencement exercises of the New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell were
concluded May 24th. Cadet R. H. Crews of Hillsboro New Mexico, delivered an able
valedictory address. Judge William H Pop addressed the cadets on the subject of
"Opportunities" The medal in the collegiate department was won by A. E. Brownell
of Ely, Minnesota and the preparatory medal by John C. Arringotn of Canadian
Texas.
The following cadets received gold medals in the intersociety debate. W. E.
Talbot of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Shaw Of Las Vegas, D. W. Kennard of Cleburne
Texas, G. H. Hart of Cleburne, Texas Cadets R. H. Crews and C. E. Kunz were
presented with a commission as second lieutenant in the militia of New Mexico by
adjutant Gen A. P. Tarkington of Santa Fe. The following cadets received
diplomas: W. M. Bell, Ranton; A. E. Brownell, Ely, Minnesota; R. H. Crews,
Hillsboro, New Mexico; H. M. Dow, Lakwood New Mexico; C. R. Dwyer, Taos New
Mexico; C. E. Kunz, Albuquerque, New Mexico; E. A. Lohman, Las Cruces, New
Mexico; L. C. Morse, Santa Rosa New Mexico; W. G. Paden, White Oaks New Mexico;
D. M. Shaw Las Vegas New Mexico; S. R. Smith Roswell New Mexico; J. A. Young
Gallup New Mexico.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 8, 1905
Tome was Historic
The town of Tome, swept away by the Rio Grande a few days ago was formerly the
capital of the territory said was one of the oldest and most historic places in
the territory. It was scene of a terrible massacre of Spaniards by the Comanche
Indians 200 years ago. Its annual fiesta on Sept 7th was celebrated far and wide
and attracted hundreds of natives who spent a week in merry making. At one time
there lived there the flower of Mexican aristocracy, the Becas, Castillos,
Oteros, Chaves, Salazars, Lunas, Romeros, Jimenez, Maldomas, Vallejos, Sanchez
and others whose descendants are still leaders among their people throughout the
Southwest. compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Roswell Slander Suit
Hon. W. W. Gatewood as attorney for J. D. Render, filed suit in the District
Court at Roswell on the 25th against J. A. Cottingham for $15,000 for alleged
slander The announcement caused a sensation as both men are prominent. They have
been associated together in business, conducting the Roswell steam laundry.
Cottingham is a member of the Roswell Lumber Company and is wealthy. The
plaintiff states that after the trail of the case of Cottingham vs. Render at
the May term of court, Cottingham made statements about Render's testimony that
were slanderous and for this he asks $15,000 damages. Again claiming slander,
Render asks $2, 500 for statements alleged to have been made by Cottinham about
the counter claim Render made in the original suit. In another count Render
claims $2,500 for slander. Both men are prominent in church circles. The case
promises to be on of the most sensational civil cases ever tried at Roswell.
Cottinham is a member of the Artesia Town site Company and has made a fortune
the last two years.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Drowned in a Well
A Santa Fe dispatch of June 16 says: Melquiades Baca, brother of Don Carlos
Baca, sheriff of Valencia county and a sheep herder was drowned at the Baca
sheep ranch near Pinco Wells. The pump in the well which is 180 feed deep and
has thirty feet of water in it needed repairing and Baca went into the well to
do the work. After Baca had been in the well some time the men around the top
became alarmed and a sheep herder employed on the ranch went down to
investigate. He failed to return. It is thought that both were overcome by foul
gases and fell into the water being drowned. Sheriff Baca arrived from
Albuquerque today and the bodies were recovered.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Humorous Marriage news
The marriage certificate for Mr. E. Barefoot and Miss S. M. Boots was filed for
record at Roswell a few days ago. They were married at Elk. The peculiarity of
these names has caused such comment.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Died
Alberto Jimenez, employed on ranch of Charles Schlatter Near Clayton, was thrown
from his team during a runaway. A sack of lime fell on him and broke his neck
killing him instantly. His remains were taken to Pasamonte for interment.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Murder and Suicide
A dispatch from Tucumcari June 14th says: Mrs. George Campbell the wife of a
prominent ranchman living four miles west of here became insane suddenly last
evening. Seizing a rifle she chased her husband away from home. Then before he
could return with help she killed her five children and ended her own life with
a bullet through her head. Ranchmen in the eastern central section of New Mexico
and his home was one of the finest in this section. His wife had been ill for
some time and of late had worried much without cause. Her mental condition
however had never been questioned and the husband never suspected that her mind
might suddenly give way.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Death of Dr. Parkhurst
A Roswell dispatch of June 15th says: Dr. William E. Parkhurst an eminent
physician died today from tuberculosis. The deceased had been a sufferer from
this disease fro many years. He was considered an authority on the treatment of
it. His home was in Hippewa Falls Wisconsin but he came here from Denver where
he resided five years. He as president of the Chaves County Medical Association
and second vice president of the New Mexico Territorial Medical Society. Frail
as he had been for years he was active in his practice until the day of his
death and made his trips about this city in an automobile.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Officiates at Son's Funeral
A Roswell dispatch of June 14th says: The unusual occurrence of father preaching
a son's funeral was witnessed here this afternoon. Paul Blaum, a Swedish young
man who had been here several months and was a land owner died last night from
heart failure. His father Rev. H. Blaum a Swedish minister of Enterprise, Kansas
arrived here yesterday to visit his son. The funeral was conducted in the Uilery
mortuary and the father used the Swedish ritual and language. Interment occurred
here. The ceremony was exceedingly impressive and the Swedish population
attended in a body.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Died
A Santa Fe dispatch of June 18th says: Antonio Barragos who disappeared from
Estancia Tuesday of last week was found dead by his son in the Mansano mountains
near the Rosero saw mill. The aged man came to Torrance county lately from
Lincoln county and had shown signs of mental aberration. While deranged he
walked into the hills and perished from exposure and hunger. compiled by
Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Shot
A Las Vegas dispatch says that Bertha Beisman the eight year old daughter of a
Mineral Hill ranchman shot and killed herself on the night of June 16th. The
little one climbed up to pull a cloak from a hook. Covered by the garment was a
loaded revolver. This was pulled to the floor, exploded and the bullet went
through the girls body killing her almost instantly.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Convicts
Captain Rodriguez returned to Santa Fe on the 17th inst from Nampa with two
convicts, Edgar Smith and Daniel Gacoicoi, who had escaped from the convict camp
on the scenic highway Thursday morning, twenty miles from the city, the men
being traced by bloodhounds. A third convict who escaped has not been
recaptured.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Attack
A Roswell dispatch of June 19th says: Dan Thomas attacked Dave Scott this
afternoon on Main street in front of the post office and made a murderous attack
on him with a sharp putty knife. Scott wrested the weapon from him and with his
naked fist administered a terrific beating and might have killed Thomas but for
the interference of bystanders. The men are brothers in law and Scott is a
prominent ex merchant here. Thomas was placed under bond on the charge of making
an attack with a deadly weapon.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Murder
Judge John R. Maclie in the District court at Tierra Amarillo June 19th sentence
Solomon Trujillo to the penitentiary for five years for murder in the third
degree. Joe Ignacio Romero who pleaded guilty to murder in the third degree was
sentenced to then years in the penitentiary. Martinez fond guilty of forgery was
sentenced to one year and red Harris found guilty of burglary also to one year.
The bond of Grant McBroom indicted for assault to kill with a deadly weapon was
declared forfeited as he has disappeared. It is for $500 in each of two
indictments.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
How the Bugs Cinch Us
It has been noticeable at Santa Fe and in other parts of New Mexico that with
each year the number of insect pests increased. It was but a few years ago that
San Juan county sent out a train of apples with the legend: "A million apples
without a single worm" but today it is difficult to get a shipment of a few
barrels of apples from any part of the territory without finding some wormy ones
among them. This is in part due to carelessness. The grasshoppers, the army worm
and other insects too have invaded this the propagation of weeds, which is
practically unchecked and it will be seen that the farmer of the future will
have a more difficult task to raise crops than did his predecessor in the
bugless and weedless age of New Mexico.
compiled by Michelle White
The Department of Agriculture
recognizes the danger to agriculture from the ravages of insects and is doing
considerable towards helping farmers to keep the pests in check, but it is up to
the farmer to take advantage of these experiments in his behalf. He must be
energetic in spraying and in doing the other things that the department
recommends for the extermination of bugs, especially in years that have been wet
and as favorable to insect and weed propagation as this year. But few people
realize that bugs and weeds do more to damage to crops each year than could be
paid for by a sum equivalent to the entire sum it costs to run this
government--Santa Fe New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks, NM
July 6 1905
New Mexico Crop Conditions
The crop bulletin issued June 20th by the weather bureau for New Mexico says
that wheat, rye, oats and barley are heading and nearing harvest, generally with
promises of good yield. Some of the northern corn is a little backward, but as a
rule is doing well. The first cutting of alfalfa is well along in northern
counties and the higher districts and the second is being begun in the southern
counties. Forest trees, weeds and underbrush are making an unusual growth. The
fruit crop is very promising. Apricots are ripe in southern counties and
cherries and currants in northern. The range is excellent and stock, is
thriving. Shearing is being finished in the northern district. The calf crop is
good in central and northern districts and young stock is doing unusually well.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks, NM
July 6 1905
The Army Worm Pest
Infects Country from Albuquerque to Socorro The Santa Fe New Mexican of June
24th says: Hon Solomon Luna who arrived at noon today from the south on official
business in connection with his duties as president of the Territorial Sheep
Sanitary Board informed a representative of the New Mexican that the country in
the Rio Grande valley from Albuquerque as far south as Socorro is being visited
by great armies of army worms. These worms are covering everything that is green
and eating everything cultivated in sight. The second cutting of alfalfa he
fears will be a failure. He also things that the fruit and grape crops will be
destroyed before the worms leave that section of the country. They seem to be<
especially fond of wheat fields and the ground is fairly gray with them. In
addition it has been very dry during the past several weeks and the heat seems
to stimulate the worms to greater activity and to make them more voracious. The
farmers in the section, who suffered greatly from drought last year and from
washouts last fall and this spring, are now suffering from the ravages of these
pests and are really in a very bad condition.
compiled by Michelle White
The outlook is not at all
favorable. This is the first time that Mr. Luna has ever seen an army worm or
heard of their precinct in any section of New Mexico. North of Albuquerque
especially around Bernalillo the same untoward conditions are reported. From the
Mesilla valley comes word that in addition to flood damage this spring the fruit
crop will be much smaller than had been anticipated. It is reported from various
sections of the Rio Grande valley north of Albuquerque, especially from the fine
agricultural section surrounding the town of Bernalillo the county seat of
Sandoval County that the great hosts of army worms have appeared there and are
devastating the crops and eating everything green that they can get hold of. It
is feared that the second crop of alfalfa on account of their presence and
ravages will be a failure and that the harvest of cereals vegetables and fruit
will be very small unless the pests can be destroyed or driven away. A similar
report comes from the agricultural sections in Sandoval county west of the Rio
Grand and west of Bernalillo. The College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
should send one or two experts to investigate this worm plague and recommend
measures by which it can be destroyed.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Sheep Man Murdered
An Albuquerque dispatch of June 24 says: Nicholas Sanchez and Carmel Baca, two
wealthy sheep men of Sandoval County, while on their way to this city with a
wagon trails of wool were brutally murdered at midnight on Thursday at La Posta
Crossing on the Rio Puerco, eighteen miles west of this city. The victims were
hacked to death with an axe, and their bodies thrown into an abandoned well, 130
feet deep. The murderer then fired the wagons. The news was brought to this city
this morning by Patricio Sanchez of Ranchos de Atrisco, the story of the murder
having been told him by Andres Padilla, a nephew of the murdered men, who was
accompanying the wagon train to Albuquerque. Immediately after his arrival in
this city, Sanchez hunted up Sheriff Hubbell and told him of the affair. Sanchez
said that Ameilo McClure a half breed employed as a driver, did the killing and
that he was in hiding at Ranchos De Atrisco. Sheriff Hubbell, accompanied by a
deputy, left at once for Atrisco to arrest McClure. They were just in time, as
McCluere was preparing to make his escape and was riding a stallion belonging to
F. A. Hubbell of this city, which he had stolen. He was brought to Albuquerque
and lodged in the county jail for safe keeping. Robbery is said to have been the
motive.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Oldest Woman Dies
Mrs. Sarah Day, familiarly known as Grandma Day, died today at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. J. F. Bryon, says a Roswell dispatch of June 24th was one of the
oldest women in New Mexico. She was the mother of eleven children, thirty five
grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
Her oldest daughter, Mrs. J. L. Driscoll of Austin TX aged seventy six is still
living. She has sex sons who served in the Confederate army and only one was
wounded. She was born in Rhea County, TN and moved to Texas in 1854 and moved
her in 1901. She was never married but once and her husband was drowned before
the Civil War. It is said that she was the first member of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in the United States and firmly held that belief until the
end. Her life was full of records of good deeds and she was in full possession
of her faculties until a few hours before the end. The remains were shipped
today to Austin TX for interment.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Sheep Man Murdered
An Albuquerque dispatch of June 24 says: Nicholas Sanchez and Carmel Baba, two
wealthy sheep men of Sandoval County, while on their way to this city with a
wagon trails of wool were brutally murdered at midnight on Thursday at La Posta
Crossing on the Rio Puerco, eighteen miles west of this city. The victims were
hacked to death with an axe, and their bodies thrown into an abandoned well, 130
feet deep. The murderer then fired the wagons. The news was brought to this city
this morning by Patricio Sanchez of Ranchos de Atrisco, the story of the murder
having been told him by Andres Padilla, a nephew of the murdered men, who was
accompanying the wagon train to Albuquerque. Immediately after his arrival in
this city, Sanchez hunted up Sheriff Hubbell and told him of the affair. Sanchez
said that Ameilo McClure a half breed employed as a driver, did the killing and
that he was in hiding at Ranchos De Atrisco. Sheriff Hubbell, accompanied by a
deputy, left at once for Atrisco to arrest McClure. They were just in time, as
McClure was preparing to make his escape and was riding a stallion belonging to
F. A. Hubbell of this city, which he had stolen. He was brought to Albuquerque
and lodged in the county jail for safe keeping. Robbery is said to have been the
motive.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Free on bail
A Las Vegas dispatch of June 20th says Edward Gray, the Denver man who shot and
killed Chile de Faeeter in this city; last winter, is free tonight, having
furnished $5,000 bail. This morning his attorney, W. B. Bunker, who has worked
up a strong case of self defense made such a good showing to the court that the
bond was reduced from $10,000 to $5,0000, which was at once forthcoming. Gray's
case will go ton a change of venue next fall to Colfax County.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Mail Pouch Robbed
One of the boldest robberies that has taken place at Belen since the hold up of
the First National Bank some months ago occurred last night, says as Albuquerque
dispatch of June 24th when a registered package containing $2,000 consigned to
the First National Band in this city was extracted from a mail pouch at the
Santa Fe station. The mail carrier had taken the pouch from the post office to
the depot to be sent upon the train from El Paso. Some time during the night the
ouch was slashed open with a knife and the package extracted. This morning the
rifled pouch was found behind the station. Bank officials upon discovering that
the pouch had been robbed, at once telegraphed the United States marshal's
office here and also post office inspectors office in Denver of the robbery,
Detectives were detailed on the case, but as yet not the slightest clue has been
established as to who the robber was. It is said that the money was insured and
if this is the case the bank will not be out anything.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Shot
Michael Flood Shot An Albuquerque dispatch of June 24th says: Michael Flood,
formerly a well known baseball player, was shot four times and fatally injured
this morning in the Opera Club saloon by Robert McSherry, bartender at the
Antlers Saloon. Flood was keeping bar at the time he was shot. Flood has one
wound in the intestines which is pronounced mortal. Trouble had existed for some
time. It is claimed that Flood precipitated the trouble and fired three shots,
one of which struck McSherry in the head, making a painful but not dangerous
wound. McSherry was arrested. Two men who were present at the shooting have
disappeared.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
School Teacher Murdered
An Albuquerque dispatch of June 26th says: News has just reached here of the
foul murder of Walter Lyon near Ramah, a small Mexican settlement near Gallup,
McKinley County. Lyon was a school teacher and when the term closed for the
summer he drew his money out of the bank at Gallup and started overland for
Farmington NM on horseback. While on the way he caught up with two Mexicans, who
said they were going to the same place and all would travel together. The party
reached Ramah one noon and left that night for its destination. While in Ramah
Lyon pad for some food, and the Mexicans saw that he had a large amount of
money. The next morning a boy saw the man's hat in the road a short distance
from Ramah and soon following the trail where the body had been dragged found it
in a clump of bushes with a bullet through the head. Investigation revealed that
Lyon had been shot with a 30.30 rifle. No trace has been secured of the
murderers. The secured $500.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Arrested for Land Frauds
A Roswell dispatch of June 24th says: D. H. Tallmadge was later arrested on
another charge of subornation of perjury in connection with alleged fraudulent
land entries and was placed under bond on this charge of $2, 500 making $7,500
in all. The alleged tools he used in the alleged fraudulent entries is T. M.
Rabb a well known blacksmith of this city. Rabb will be immune from prosecution
by the government. Tallmadge furnished both bonds without trouble and left today
for Chicago. It is rumored tonight that several prominent real estate men have
mysteriously disappeared in the past twenty four hours. E. J. Bates, a well
known ex-newspaper man, was placed under $600 bond as a United States witness.
Grover Clarkson, the special agent of the United States General Land Office, who
has been here for the past three months conducting the examination at the land
office will not talk for publication, but it is certain that other arrests will
follow. Tallmadge has brought hundreds of prosperous land seekers to Roswell and
the valley and is held in the highest regard by the great majority of the
citizens, who believe that he will prove his innocence of any fraud at the
proper time.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Navaho Club
The young men of Silver City have organized a club to be called the Navaho Club,
and are fitting up comfortable quarters in the George Bell residence. compiled
by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Judge
Governor Otero has appointed Daniel Sandoval probated judge of Colfax county,
vice Juan D. Fresques, deceased.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Strike
An Albuquerque dispatch of June 24th says: Two hundred Navajo Indians employed
by the Santa Fe as track workers and graders in western New Mexico have gone on
a strike demanding and increase of 10 cents a day in the wage scale. The Navajos
are the only track laborers to be found in that section and the walkout is
causing some inconvenience. This is the first strike among the red men of the
Southwest. The union is thoroughly organized and all offers from labor agents
and railroad men are referred to the "president" of the union.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Jail
At Tierra Amarilla June 22nd, Judge John R. McFle sentenced Gregoric Valasques
to one year in the penitentiary for forgery and Samuel Pachaco one year for
defacing brands.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Rattlesnake
A Mexican boy was bitten by a rattlesnake at Tularosa June 21st and at last
reports was still very ill. He was pronounced dead four different times but each
time revived by artificial respiration.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Murder
The Southern Manufacturing and Supply Company of Roswell, which will manufacture
railroad care and rice milling machinery, has been incorporated by Houston and
Beaumont, Texas, parties with a capitalization of $100,00. compiled by Michelle
White The Outlook White Oaks NM July 6 1905 In the District Court at Tucumcari
June 22nd Peter Essary was acquitted of the charge of having murdered Oscar
Simpson a year and a half ago. A change of venue was granted to Louis Keeper,
Valentine Carnes, John Young and John Myers, accused of murder.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Insane
At Las Vegas Teofilio Martinezhas been appointed guardian of Fernanndo Martinez,
whose mother is a patient in the asylum for the insane; Nicholas Sandoval has
been appointed guardian of Juanita and Candido Sanchez: C. F. Rudolph and
Jacinto Rodart have been named administrators of the estate of Juan Rafael
Martinez deceased.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
New Crop
Pablo Martinez cam in from Pojosque today bringing 1,000 sets of onions. These
were delivered to Frank Dilbert assistant treasurer of the Santa Fe Central who
will send them to Estancia to be delivered to the farmers of that valley. The
Pojosque onions are prolific growers and will yield about two pounds to the inch
of ground space. They should be planted two feet apart and if irrigated with
well water the water should be pumped and allowed to remain in the sun and air
for two to three days before being placed upon the onion field, Santa Fe New
Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Law Suit
New Mexico Supreme Court The Territorial Supreme Court, in session at Santa Fe
June 26 heard argument in the case of the Arizona & Colorado Railway Company vs.
the Denver & Rio Grande Railway, involving the right of way surveyed by the
plaintiff from Durango, Colorado to Farmington, New Mexico and which the
defendant is using in part for the line it is constructing between those two
points. The Colorado attorneys here to argue the case are E. N. Clark and W. W
Field of Denver and B. W. Ritter and C. C. Sroufe of Durango. The court will
pass at this session upon whether Torrance county is in the Second judicial
district, as provided by statutes of the last Legislative Assembly or the Sixth
judicial district to which it has been assigned by the court. Rehearings were
denied in the cases of Joseph Cazier vs. the Pecos and Northwestern Railway
Company, an the case of Kedoos Koury vs Probate Judge Marcos Castillo and
involving an estate of $20,000. Judge N.B. Laughlin, Neill B Field and Julian
Stabb were appointed a committee to examine applicants for admission to the bar.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Bing Mining District
An Albuquerque dispatch of June 21, says: A deal was closed here today by
telegram where by the Copperton Mining Company, a Los Angeles company
incorporated under the laws New Mexico became the owner of five claims in the
Copperton mining district at Copperton, New Mexico a new mining camp fifty miles
west of this city. The claims were brought from W. J. Skeed the original
discoverer and practically the owner of the whole mining camp and $100,000 was
the sum paid. The new company will immediately erect a $25,000 leaching plant on
the property for the treatment of the copper ore which assays have proven to be
very rich. Experts who have examined the camp in the past few weeks state that
it bids fair to outrival W. C. Green's famous Casanea properties and that the
only thing that has retarded its growth has been lack of capital and rail road
communication.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
July 6, 1905
Died
A Santa Fe dispatch of June 26th says: Martin H. Craig, as engineer of Oklahoma
City who was recently discharged from a position at Durango, Colorado, was
picked up dead today at Las Placia, Rio Arriba County. He was identified by a
union card. He passed the house of Roman Martinez early in the day and asked for
a drink. There were no marks of violence upon Craig's person and he was
evidently overcome by exhaustion. Unless the body is claimed today it will be
buried at Tierre Asul. The man left Durango June 13th had walked overland and
was evidently trying to reach the Denver a Rio Grande railroad at Espanola.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Assault by ex-Convict An
Albuquerque dispatch of July 22 says:
In a fight in the Blue Goose saloon last night M.A. Tucker, a bartender in the
saloon assaulted E. M. Jones, a Santa Fe train porter, and beat Jones over the
head with a large revolver, inflicting wounds that may prove fatal. The trouble
arose over Tucker accusing Jones of stealing cigars from a show case while the
bartender's back was turned. Tucker was arrested and given an hearing today. He
was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $500 which he failed to give and
was committed to the county jail. A year ago he was released from the
penitentiary, where he was sent to serve a term for killing an innocent
bystander during a shooting scrape at Belen, New Mexico several years ago.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Martin Relief Act Invalid
Judge John R. McFle of the First Judicial District Court has filed his decision
with the clerk of the District Court, in the Martin relief law case, which was
passed by the Thirty-sixth Legislature February 4 1905. Judge McFle decided that
the law is unconstitutional because it is n violation of the third section of
the act of Congress known as the Springer act, which was approved July 30 1886.
Also that the tax levy authorized by the Martin relief act on all taxable
property of the territory to purchase seed, grain and supplies for farmers
temporarily embarrassed in thirteen counties only is unauthorized and void the
same being for private and not for public purposes.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Adjudged Insane
Judge John R McFle of Santa Fe sitting at Albuquerque in place of Judge Ira A.
Abbot who is in the East held an examination to determine the sanity of George
Peres, son of Rev Jesus Y Peres of Pajarito who was arrested a week ago for
burglarizing the dry goods store of L. Kempenich in that city. A large number of
witnesses were examined an it was shown that the boy is insane and has been
since birth. Insanity is hereditary in the family, several brothers and others
near relatives now being condemned in asylums. Judge McFle ordered him committed
to the territorial asylum at Las Vegas at once, as it was shown that he has a
mania for carrying concealed weapons and has frightened several people by
drawing revolvers on them.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Tallmadge Cases Dropped
At Portales July 20th case Nos 4 and 5 charging perjury against B. H. Tallmadge
and cases Nos 6 and 7 charging subornation of perjury were dismissed by the
United States and this cleared the defendant of all charges against him in
connection with alleged fraudulent land entries. In the alleged perjury cases
the dismissals ere on the ground that the facts alleged by the government to
have been falsely sworn to by the defendant were not required by law to have
been sworn to at all not being material matters required by the statutes or the
regulations of the land office. The commissioner held that in subornation cases
the rule of practice required that prosecutions of persons suborned or their
conviction must be shown they being principals and the suborder an accessory,
the rule of common law practice being applicable in United States cases unless
otherwise modified by statute. A mass meeting of the citizens was held in the
court house and every business house in the town closed. This unusual procedure
was in the nature of a general rejoicing over the acquittal. Resolutions were
adopted inviting the Tallmadges to bring home seekers to Roosevelt County. The
defendant left the same day for Chicago
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Big Fire at Socorro
An Albuquerque dispatch of July 18 says: A special dispatch received in the city
late this afternoon from Socorro, county seat of Socorro county, gives the news
of a disastrous conflagration in that city today. Fire broke out at 12:30pm in
the livery stable and a brisk wind spread the flames to the adjoining Windsor
hotel, a two story brick structure erected some years ago at a cost of $16,000
and the only hotel in town. The hotel and barns were entirely consumed. The loss
is partially covered by fire Insurance. The hotel was owned by C. T. Brown a
prominent mining man and managed by P. Y. Yonkers. It was impossible for the
firemen to save the building as there was no water in the mains.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Arrested for Burglary
A Raton special to the Denver News July 20th says: John C. Walters, secretary of
the international Machinists Union at this place was bound over today from his
preliminary hearing charged with burglarizing the home of Walter Fairbanks.
Walters gained an entrance by breaking through a screen window and after
ransacking the house for some time was discovered. He had no means of escape
without being seen and identified, so crawled under a bed in an attempt to
conceal himself until an opportunity of escape should present itself. His hiding
place was discovered and he was covered with a weapon and searched. Upon his
person were a few things of small value belonging to the family. He was
immediately committed to jail, where he remained until his preliminary haring
after which a $1, 000 cash bond was given for his appearance next term of
District Court. Walters has a wife and one child and heretofore has been
considered among Raton's best citizens. He is also a fine machinist and was
employed at the Santa Fe shops at this place but went out with the strikers on
May 2 1904 and since that time has done little toward supporting his family.
Another arrest is looked for at any time in connection with the case.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
August 3, 1905
Sheep Must be Dipped
An Albuquerque dispatch of
July 24th says: The Territorial Sheep Sanitary Board held a meeting in this city
today and adopted plans for the commencement of a vigorous campaign for the
extermination of scabies among the sheep in New Mexico. Twenty government
inspectors will be appointed at once and assigned to duty in affected portions
of the territory, where they will see that the law passed by the recent
Legislature requiring that all sheep be dipped is rigidly enforced. The disease
is not general over the territory and is only of a mold form where found,
therefore the board homes to succeed in thoroughly stamping it out. Reports made
to the board by secretary showed that condition among sheep men were never
better and that with a mild winter this year heavy losses by drought last year
will be more than overcome.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
August 3, 1905
Large Cattle Shipments
Cattle shipments from the
territory during the past few months have been enormous and if the depletion for
the cattle ranges continues at the a same ratio as it has during the past two
years the cattle raising will no longer be the largest tax paying interest in
the territory. The shipments from Deming alone during May and June amounted to
43, 731 head, the value of which was at least $1,000,000. Last year the
shipments from the territory amounted to 177,000 head, the year before to
185,000 head and the year before to 134,000 head, but this year they will be
almost twice that number. Considering that the percentage of the calf crop was
lower than usual and hardly made up the losses during the winter, the shipments
represent a loss in assessed valuation for almost $5,000 000.
Yet New Mexico should be a cattle country per excellence despite the
encroachment that sheep and goats have made upon the public range. Provisions
for feeding during hard storms in the winter and some sort of a lease
arrangement for the public lands, such as are offered by the territorial land
commission, will do much towards restoring New Mexico to its proper place as one
of the leading cattle raising sections of the Union. In the meanwhile the loss
to the assessment rolls caused by the decline of the cattle industry should be
made up by a more complete and strict assessment of sheep and goats, Santa Fe
New Mexico.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Jerry Simpson Near Death
A Roswell dispatch of July 21 says: Hon Jerry Simpson, former Kansas congressman
and of national reputation is seriously ill at his home here and the attending
physicians report that death may result at any moment. He ruptured on of the
blood vessels of his heart and death may be caused by blood flooding the heart.
It is the opinion of the physicians that there is a chance for ultimate recovery
if he can live for three months, but he cannot leave his room in any event for
that time and must be kept quiet. Since moving here Jerry Simpson has been of
vast benefit in advertising and populating the Pecos valley, having been engaged
in the immigration business. His wife and only child, Hester Simpson are at his
bedside.
compiled by Michelle White
Carrizozo: HOME OF THE APPLE
Carrizozo Is a new and growing town in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Is division
station for the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad. Is situated in one of the
richest alleys in the Southwest. Is Supply point for an immense mining and stock
region. Is surrounded with fertile valley lands, thousands of acres of which are
open to entry under the homestead laws. Is by both soil and climate the natural.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 1, 1907
Ira O. Wetmore
Last Saturday afternoon as Ira O. Wetmore of this place was going to Lincoln on
business, his attention was attracted by a horse wandering around on the prairie
with the saddle and bridle on and on looking around a little he found the dead
body of an old man by the name of Silva, who has lived in the Tucson Mountains
for many ears. The Justice of the Peace at Nogal was notified at once and bad
the body removed to the ranch of Jose Vega and held an inquest resulting in a
verdict of death from heart failure, there being no marks on the body to
indicate injury by accident or violence. The fact of the rope being taken down
from the saddle is an indication that he got off of his horse and sat down by
the road side and died of a heart failure. The deceased was a respected citizen,
and one of the oldest inhabitants of the country, being past 70 years of age.
The body was taken to Capitan for interment after the inquest by his sons who
were notified as son as the death was known.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 1, 1907
UNLAWFUL FENCES
The following older of the Department of the interior being a master of general
interest throughout the territory we publish it for the benefit of our readers.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 1, 1907
Department of Interior
Department of Interior Secretary's Office Washington DC Jan 3 1907 Commissioner
General Land Office Sir: Referring to the circular of instructions to special
agents of your office approved by me February 29 1904, relative to their duties
under the act of February 25 1885, entitled "An act to prevent unlawful
occupancy of the public lands," you are advised that said circular is herby
amended and mod fled as follows. I shall be the duty of the special agent on
receipt of any charge or complaint or upon information being required by him
from any source that an unlawful enclosure is being maintained by any person or
person association or corporation to at once proceed to secure sufficient data
including a description of the lands enclosed with reasonable certainty not
necessarily by metes and bounds nor by Governmental subdivision of surveyed land
but only so that the enclosure may be identified and the person or persons
guilty of the violation as nearly as may be and by description if the name can
not on reasonable inquiry, be obtained and to at once submit the case, with the
data thus obtained to the Untied States Attorney for prosecution. It shall be
the duty of the special agent and he shall be an instructed to be alert and
vigilant to detect the existence of unlawful enclosures for his district and
proceed in accordance with the above directions and he is not construe his
duties as requiring that there must be formal complaint filed before he can act
but it shall be his duty to above stated to take the initiative himself.
Respectfully E.A. HITCHCOCK, Secretary of the Interior.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 15, 1907
Mine Matters
From M.P. Coakley we learn of the discovery of what sees to be the richest mine
ever located near Alamogordo. Almost in the town a mine containing native
copper, hematite of iron and free milling gold has been discovered, and the fend
can be traced on the surface for two miles. From the put down some of the
pretties samples of ore ever seen in this section have been taken out. At the
bottom of the shaft J.C. Dunn took a quantity of dirt and had J.H. Whittlesey an
old time miner wash it and Mr. Whittlesey found wire gold and magnetic iron. Mr.
Coakley states that in all his mining experience in the San Andres where it is
claimed there are all kinds of oar and good prospects he has not seen anything
to equal this discovery. Capt. Thos T. Leak a reliable expert miner, who has
worked in the San Andreas mines for many years says he has never seen anything
to equal this prospect.
Hon. Nestor A Young of Los Angeles, California took up an adjoining claim. Mr.
Young is an old timer in the California mining districts and is well pleased
with what he has seen of this mine. Mr. Young may be back soon to help finance a
company. M.P. Coakley, County Treasurer J.C. Dunn and Walter Irish of Des Moines
Iowa are the locaters and Probate Clerk H.H. Majors and others have filed on
adjoining claims.
The samples on exhibition in the office of County Treasurer J.C. Dunn and as
fine specimen of ore ever looked at and indicate a rich body of copper and other
minerals in that vicinity. Capt Leak, Nester A Young and M.P. Coakley are
reliable mining men and from their experience in mining fields leads them to be
reasonably sure of a rich body of ore in this mine. A company is to be
organized, financed and put to work and developments will be watched with great
interest, Alamogordo News.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 15, 1907
OIL CAN EXPLODES
BURNS WOMAN AND CHILD TO DEATH
IN THEIR HOME AT PARSONS
LAST MONDAY MORNING, FRANTIC HUSBAND
AND FRIENDS POWERLESS TO ASSIST
Last Monday morning at about 8:30 o clock the mining camp of Parsons in this
county was the scene of one of the most terrible accidents which has ever
occurred in this region. Mrs. William Protheroo and her child three years old
were burned to death in their home, which was destroyed with all of its contents
by the explosion of an oil can. From all reports it seems that Mrs. Protheroe
must have been starting a fire in the cook stove with oil being a five gallon
can for the purpose when the oil ignited probably from some fire which remained
in the stove and exploded with terrific force. Mrs. Long and her daughter hear
the explosion and seeing the house in flames tried to get to Mrs. Protheroe and
help her finding this impossible, they at once called the men from the mill, but
they were powerless to do anything as the house was a mass of flame when they
reached it. A letter from parsons states that the stove was blown completely to
pieces and the remains of the oil can also gave evidence of the terrible force
of the explosion. Mrs. Protheroe was 41 years old, a native of Pennsylvania, and
leaves brothers and sisters in that state besides her husband who is a machinist
in the employ of the Eagle Mining and Development Company to mourn her sad
death.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 15, 1907
Partial copy of article
D. W. Roberts
A few days ago Capt D.W. Roberts was in town from his camp at the south end of
the Oscuro mountains about thirty miles from here, buying supplies and attending
to his business in connection with his mines in that district. Mr. Roberts is an
old timer in this region and has pretty thoroughly explored the whole of this
part of the territory and he expressed the belief while talking with a
representative of this paper that the country surrounding and tributary to
Carrizozo would have one of the richest copper producing districts in the
southwest and that the time not far instant when this condition would develop.
While here Mr. Roberts showed......Cont. on page 3, not copied here.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
University Commencement
We have received an invitation from the board of regents and faculty of the
University of New Mexico for the annual commencement exercises which were
inaugurated that evening at Albuquerque which he presentation of the class play
"Merry Wives of Windsor." Rev. Hugh Cooper, pastor of the Presbyterian church in
the Duke City, will deliver the baccalaureate address next Sunday and Governor
Hagerman is on the program for an address at the graduating exercises proper on
Friday May 10. The program is full in as follows:
April 30, Tuesday, Opera House
8:30 pm, The Annual Play "The Merry Wives of Windsor"
May 5 Sunday, Opera House
8:30 pm Baccalaureate Address Rev Hugh Cooper
May 7 Tuesday, Opera House
8:30 pm Oratorical contest
May 8 Wednesday, University Campus 10 am Class Day
May 9 Thursday, University Dining Hall 7 pm, Alumni Banquet by (special
invitation)
May 10 Friday, Opera House 8:30 pm Commencement address by Governor Herbert J.
Hagerman. The fall semester of the University will open Monday August 19 1907.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
StrAYED
One black horse branded S cross L connected on left thigh and shoulder. One bay
mare with white in face, both ears split, branded E A D on left thigh and J U L
on right shoulder. Will pay ten dollars first place where I can get them. George
Sepulver of Eichel, NM.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Commercial Club Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Carrizozo Commercial Club next Wednesday at
Gallecber and Company's store. It is necessary that all should be present at
this meeting and there are some very important matters to discuss.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Modern Methods of Farming in New Mexico
The following editorial taken from a recent issue of the Western Trail is worth
consideration by the people who are inclined to think of settling in New Mexico
as it gives truths in regard to conditions here which many do not realize as
they will in a few years. The majesty o the country is its agricultural
resources. It is the filter of the soft which supports the land and produces the
material for commercial development and prosperity. New Mexico is attracting
more attention today then at any former time on account of its agricultural
possibilities. Home seekers are going to the Territory in great numbers, taking
up and purchasing large acres of and and building new agricultural communities
of considerable importance. While New Mexico lies within the Simi-arid belt, it
is not altogether dependent upon an uncertain rainfall. In some parts of the
Territory the timely use of water by irrigation is necessary in production of
crops, but a large portion of the Territory east of the Rocky Mountains along
the Rock Island Frisco Lines all through the so called "Semi-arid Belt" has vast
agricultural possibilities without the aid of irrigation.
The Twentieth Century is the age of scientific development and this is as true of the methods of agriculture as of the methods of manufacturing and transportation. The genius of the Anglo Saxon Race is rapidly eliminating the element of chance from the problem of Soil Culture. The Semi arid Belt which a few years ago was considered wholly unfit for Agriculture is today under the system of Dry Soil Farming commonly known as "the Campbell System" and by the aid of irrigation producing larger and better crops every year. The farmer of today is learning to store up the rainfall in two ways. He first keeps his soil in such a state of cultivation that a large portion of the rainfall is absorbed as it falls.
The flood waters are retained in reservoirs
for use in time needed. By the general use of these modern methods the farmer
not only protects himself from devastating floods, but his crops are also
protected from drought. The time is already here when he who keeps abreast of
the times and adopts the Modern Methods of Soil Culture need have little fear of
droughts. Now this once despised region promises to out strip in soil products
the humid section. Modern irrigation has passed the experimental stage. people
are beginning to understand that to control the water supply is to insure the
harvest. The development of the semi arid west through irrigation has become a
national policy and that portion of our domain which not with standing its
fertile soil its material wealth and its wonderful climate, was despised because
of its ability is rapidly gaining the title of, "The Better Half of the United
States."
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Exchange Bank of Carrizozo
Messrs George L. Ulrick, Frank J. Sager and H.B. Dawson turned the key on the
Exchange Bank of White Oaks Tuesday evening at the close of business and on
Wednesday morning opened up the new Exchange Bank in Carrizozo thus beginning
business on Carrizozo on the first of this month. This marks the advent of
another important business enterprise for our town and one for which our people
have been looking for some time. the bank and its officers are now a part of
Carrizozo and will be closely allied to all matters pertaining to its
advancement and development.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
C.C. Bourne
C.C. Bourne expects to leave for Kansas City this evening on business and will
be gone about a week or ten days. he went provided with a liberal supply of
advertising matter for the valley, and as he has had 14 years of successful
experience in dry farming in this vicinity, he should be able to do some good
work on the immigration line while back there.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
A.H. Womack
A.H. Wormack of Mescalera is in town again arranging for the erection of a
telephone line. We are informed the construction of this line is new assured and
that work will begin soon as the preliminary arrangements can be completed.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Fine New Typewriter
C.E. Buchert, traveling agent for the Smith Premier Typewriter Company with
headquarters at Denver was in our town Monday looking after the interests of
typewriter users. Manager J.R. Cananing of the Carrizozo Trading Company who is
never satisfied with anything short of perfection placed an order with Mr.
Buchert for one of the "Worlds Best Typewriters" a Smith Premier No. 4 with
three color attachment and other improvements not found on any other machine.
This machine takes the place of an L.C. Smith purchased sometime ago end which
failed to give satisfaction.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Murders Escape
Two murderers who were confined in the jail at Lincoln made their escape last
Friday night and up to the present time have not been recaptured. Rosarso Amilio
was under sentence to hang was one of them while the man Gomez, who was recently
captured by Sheriff Own and who is said to have three murders marked up against
him. The general opinion seems to be that they had assistance from the outside
of the jail in making their escape and that they were only out a short time
until they secured horses and guns with which to make their dash for liberty.
The chances are against ever getting either of them and particularly so in the
case of Gomez who is a past master in the art of evading the officers.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Exchange Bank
Note the change in the ad of the Exchange Bank, this institution is now locating
in Carrizozo any person wishing to do business with it should call or address
this place instead of White Oaks as formerly.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Alex Norris
Alex Norris of Pottsville Texas is visiting friends in our town this week and is
thinking of locating here.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
W. N. Kennedy
W. N. Kennedy of White Oaks has moved to Carrizozo and opened an ice cream
parlor. He has a nicely fitted room in the building of D.C. Morris near the drug
store of Dr. Paden and is prepared to furnish the best of soft drinks and
confectionery in addition to the cream.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
StrAYED
One black horse branded S cross L connected on left thigh and shoulder. One bay
mare with write in face, both ears split, branded E A D on left thigh and J U L
on right shoulder. Will pay ten dollars first place where I can get them. George
Sepulver, Eichel NM
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
HISTORIC CHURCH BURNS Built in Seventeenth Century and Destroyed by Fire May 14, 1907 Built before the pilgrim fathers landed on Plymouth Rock and used continually from that day until yesterday, the Catholic church at Ysletz was last night destroyed by fire said to have ignited from the candles burning before the alter. The destruction was complete, the fire fighting facilities of Ysleta being entirely inadequate to combat the conflagration. A few relics of great antiquity were saved, by the heroic efforts of Father Cordova and his congregation. The fire was discovered shortly before 8 o'clock and an alarm given which soon brought every citizen of the village to the scene, but it was of no avail and the historic place was soon a mass of ruins with ever thing a total loss except a few movable articles which were taken out before the fire had gained too great headway. The old church was built in the very heart of Ysleta in fact the village had been built up of on all sides around it. It was a very large structure, built of adobe and situated on a little knoll. It was built in the shape of a cross that being a favorite form of architecture among the Spanish missionaries. The surrounding grounds of the church consist of about seven acres, enclosed by a high adobe fence over which grape vines clustered profusely.
The actual date of the building of this
church is not known but the records which existed until yesterday showed grants
of land in that vicinity from Carlos II of Spain to Frav Jouquin Ynojosa of the
order of Franciscans dated 1692 showing that it was an existing church at that
time. The date is usually set about the beginning of the 17th century. The
Ysleta church was officially known as "Nuestra Senora de Carmel" or "Our Lady
Carmel." It was first known as the church of Corpus Christi but the name was
changed later. Above the main altar was a statue of our lady Carmel. Many other
statues of noted figures in sacred history were scattered about the church. That
this church was formerly one of the rich ones of the new world was proven some
years ago when in excavating in the churchyard a large silver sacristy lamp of
unique pattern and peculiar workmanship bearing Spanish dates of several hundred
years ago was found. It is supposed that it was buried at a time when the
Indians were particularly dangerous to keep it from falling into their hands
should the village be captured. The greatest loss in this is the destruction of
the archives of the church. Here for hundreds of years the people of this
vicinity had been piously recorded at birth, marriage, and death, and these are
now destroyed it being impossible to save any of them, El Paso Herald
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
EDMUND G. ROSS DEAD
Man who saved Andrew Johnson from Conviction Passed away in Albuquerque Edmund G
Ross Ex senator from Kansas and ex governor of New Mexico died at his home in
Albuquerque on Wednesday of last week. Thus ended the earthly career of the man
whose vote saved Andrew Johnson from conviction under the charges made in the
articles of impeachment filed against him. The same vote called down upon
Senator Ross' head the imprecations of the people of the state he represented
and caused him to spend the remaining forty years of his life an exile from the
state of his adoption. Happily however he lived long enough to know that the
people of Kansas and in fact the people of the entire nation had learned to
recognize the wisdom the devotion to principle and the complete self sacrifice
under which he cast his vote at the close of the impeachment proceedings.
Edmund G Ross was born in Ashland Huron County Ohio, December 7 1829. At ten he
entered a printing office. IN 1847 he traveled through Indiana, Illinois and
Wisconsin as a journey man printer, and was married in 1848 to Miss Fannie
Lathrop a native of New York. Seven children were born of the marriage, Mrs.
Ross dying in 1896 after fifty one years of married life. As a newspaper man
Ross was employed on the Milwaukee Free Democrat, the Milwaukee Sentinel, the
Lawrence Kansas Tribune and the Topeka Tribune, which he founded in 1859. After
serving with the "Free State Troops" in the border wars he was elected a member
of the Wyandotte constitutional convention, which framed the constitution under
which the territory of Kansas was admitted into the union. He founded the Kansas
State Record since become the Topeka Capital in partnership with his brother and
the two erected the first three story concrete building exclusively for
newspaper purposes in Kansas. In 1862 Ross raised a company of volunteers in
Topeka for the support of the union cause became its captain and in 1864 was
promoted to major of the Eleventh Kansas infantry. He served as colonel o
battalion during the Price raid and participated in many engagements at one time
having three horses shot under him and his shoulder straps shot away.
He served along the Kansas-Missouri border. After the war Ross published the
Kansas Tribune at Lawrence. Governor Crawford of Kansas in 1866 appointed Ross
to the seat in the senate mad vacant by the suicide of James Lane and in 1867 he
was elected by the legislature to the office for the term of 1867 to 1871. On
his return to Kansas after the impeachment trial, Ross was refused work on
various newspapers though the work of the political ring which feared to see him
get back into politics. He went to Coffeyville, Kansas and for several years
published "Ross's Paper" exposing political corruption in the state, his plant
being finally destroyed by a cyclone, Returning to Lawrence in 1873 he founded
the "Evening Paper" and as its editor procured the downfall of United States
Senator Pomeroy, Later he and his son published the "Spirit of Kansas" a weekly
at Lawrence, the elder Ross afterward becoming foreman of the Lawrence Journal.
Later he helped issue the "Daily Standard" at Lawrence. In 1880 he came to New
Mexico and went to work at the printer's case on the Albuquerque Journal,
remaining there until his appointment as governor by Cleveland in 1885.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
WEDDING BELLS
Last night at the home of A.M. Pateo?, White Oaks were married Miss Gussita
Kastler? an Julian Taylor both of that place. Rev S.M. Roberts of Carrizozo
performed the ceremony. After the ceremony a reception was given for the newly
wedded pair by the groom's parents at their home. Both these young people were
popular as was demonstrated by the many beautiful presents which the two
received and their many friends join to wishing them much happiness. Those who
attended from here were J.N. White and family, Misses Nettie Lee, Carrie Simms,
Dottie White and Messer Gorge White, George Queen, H. B. Dawson and S.M.
Roberts.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
TOWN GROWING
The latest addition to our thriving little town is the Highlands Addition, which
has just been platted and will soon be placed on the market by George Roslington
and D. Johnson. This addition is situated just across the railway south of town
and is a part of what formed the homestead entry of Mr. Roslington the location
being high and rolling and commanding a fine view of the town and surrounding
country and it is the intention of the owners to make it a residence suburb of
the town.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Rival railroad Interests A Santa Fe
dispatch of May 13th says: The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company is
restrained, by a temporary injunction granted today by Judge John R. McFle from
crossing or using the right of way of the Arizona & Colorado railway in La Plata
county, Colorado and San Juan county, New Mexico, the petition for the
injunction being made by representatives of the Southern pacific and Arizona &
Colorado railways. The writ is returnable June 2d The Arizona & Colorado road
has been surveyed from Durango, Colorado to Cochise, Arizona, and Lordsburg New
Mexico at each point to connect with the Southern Pacific and furnish it with
coal from the coal fields in San Juan, Socorro and Valencia counties New Mexico.
The Denver & Rio Grande railroad, after the Arizona & Colorado survey had been
completed and the plats for its right of way filed, commenced to build a branch
from Durango to Farmington which crosses the Arizona & Colorado right of way
seventeen times. At Farmington, the Denver & Rio Grande is to connect with a
branch to be built by the El Paso & Southwestern main line, which supplies the
smelters at Clifton, Morenci, Bisbee, Nacossari and Douglas, controlled by the
same financial interests as the El Paso & Southwestern.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Will Remain at Albuquerque An Albuquerque dispatch of May 11th gives an interview with E.P. Ripleu, president of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company. Relative to a dispatch from Fort Worth Texas in which Mr. Ripley is credited with saying that when the Belen cutoff is completed the rod extended from Belen across the Rio Puerco to a junction with the Santa Fe Pacific, the big shops now at Albuquerque will be removed to Belen, he denied the article in total. Mr. Ripley stated that the Belen cutoff undoubtedly will be completed and in operation within a year and its construction simply means that it will take the overflow from the New Mexico division through Raton and the Gloriet Mountains and furnish a line for a certain section for territory in the Southeast which is now reached now except by a long and tedious detour via Newton Kansas.
As a further denial of the Fort Worth
dispatch, Mr. Ripley stated positively that the New Mexico division will remain
on the main line instead of reducing or removing the shops from this city, the
capacity of them will be greatly increased during the next year. "The Santa Fe
Railway Company" said Mr. Ripley, "has invested too much money in improvements
of their shops and other property in Albuquerque to slight this town and the
people of this city and the Rio Grande valley have no cause to worry over false
and seemingly malicious stories instituted relative to the building of the Belen
cut off.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Memorial Day Order
The following circular No 1 has just been issued from the office of A.P.
Tarkingotn, adjutant general of the New Mexico National Guard by order of
Governor Otero: "It has been cut mainly for many years of organizations of the
National Guard of New Mexico to participate in the Memorial day exercises at
their home station on May 30th of each year. "it is urged that the present year
be made no exception. No honor too great can be shown the dead, who gave up
their lives in defense of the flag we all love and who died that our country
might live. "Company commanders are requested to ascertain what exercises are to
take place at their home stations on this day and to offer the service of their
organizations for parades or other ceremonies. "In accordance with he Untied
States army regulations, company commanders will arrange for the national colors
to be displayed at half staff on all armories from sunrise to midday. At noon
the flag will be hosted to the troop for the staff and will remain there until
sunset."
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Chenoweth Convicted Howard Chenoweth was on
Saturday the 8th May at Silver City in the Third Judicial District Court for
Grant county, convicted of murder in the second degree, the jury having returned
the verdict after a deliberation of twenty four hours. The case was heard before
Judge Frank W. Parker, the territory being represented by District Attorney
James S Fielder. The crime for which Chenoweth was convicted occurred in Silver
City on August 28 1904. Howard Chenoweth and Mark Kennedy, two cowboys of the
Diamond A outfit were engaged in a drunken brawl when the ranch foreman, Pat
Nunn, interfered and got a severe bullet would from Chenoweth as reward. When
the bullets began to fly City Marshal James Kilbourne came running up to
interfere and Chenoweth fired at h im point blank. Constable Rodiquez was also
badly wounded by Chenoweth who was so infuriated by liquor and passion that he
was shooting at every man in sight. Deputy Sheriff Murray made his appearance as
Kilburn, fell and as Chenoweth aimed his six shooter at Murray the latter fired
and Chenoweth dropped. He was painfully wounded and for weeks his fate hung in
the balance.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Las Vegas Gets Sanitarium A Las Vegas
dispatch of May 9th says: This city has been selected as the site for the
National Fraternal Sanitarium. The magnificent Montezuma hotel, three stories in
height and containing 400 rooms, with the hot springs, grounds of 1,000 acres
and the productive farms, a property which cost a million dollars and which has
been given by the Santa Fe company to the National Fraternal Sanitarium Company.
Announcement is made today from St Louis that the gift has been accepted and
that the largest sanitarium in the world will be established.
Citizens of Las Vegas have given the company several hundred acres of land and a
score or more of cottages. The Las Vegas grant has presented thousand of acres
of land surrounding the hotel grounds so that the company will own and control a
large area of land that cannot be used for commercial purposes. The sanitarium
company will expend $50,000 in refurnishing the hotel, which will not be
utilized for patients but will be open to the public. The patients will be
placed in tents and cottages. The company has the assurance of the cooperation
of many orders in the United States in its fight against tuberculosis. Former
Governor Stevens will make the formal announcement of the selection of Las Vegas
as the site for the sanitarium at a banquet at the Planter's hotel tomorrow
evening.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Encouraging Crop Report The crop bulletin
issued May 9th by the Untied States Weather Bureau in Santa Fe for New Mexico is
very optimistic. It says that the soil continues in excellent condition for
plowing seeding, planting and the growth of crops. Practically all the available
valley land is being brought under cultivation and moisture is abundant the
rivers and creeks and even arroyos running full and but little or no irrigation
being required. The early sown grain is growing finely and in the southern
valleys the first crop of alfalfa is being cut while in other portions of the
territory the crop is almost ready for cutting. Range grasses are growing well
and cattle, horses, sheep and goats are generally in good condition only in
northeastern counties reporting poor range and losses of cattle and sheep.
Fruits continue very promising, apricots, peaches, cherries, plums and early
apples setting fruit abundantly, with little or no apparent harm from the frost,
although the daily average temperature has been four degrees below the normal
during the past seven days and the frosts extended as far south as the Pecos
valley, but doing little damage.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
New Incorporations Incorporations papers
were filed with the territorial secretary at Santa Fe May 9th as follows:
Alameda Water Company of Roswell capitalization, $7, 200; incorporators, William
F. Wells of Los Angeles, William B. Gatewood, Wendall M. Reed, Carl M Bird and
John T. Carlton; directors Carl M. Bird, Wendall M. Reed and William A Gatewood.
Western Parent Crude Rubber Company of Santa Fe capitalization $100,000;
incorporators and directors, Ishmael Sparks, Harvie Duval, Morton C. Miller,
John Howard Vaughn, A.B. Renchan and H.B Cartwright of Santa Fe. Winter Grovery
Company of Santa Fe capitalization, $3,000; incorporators and directors Thomas
Z. Winter, R.I. Winter and E.A. Meeke. On the 11th Incorporation papers were
filed by the Roswell Canning Factory, the incorporators being Charles E.
Tannehill, Joseph Morrison, J.W. Poe, W.S. Praeger and Lewis D. Fort of Roswell.
The capitalization is $10, 000 and the headquarters Roswell. The directors are
G.W. Medley, R.F. Barnes, R. P Bean, W.S. Praeger, H.F. Smith, L.O. Caffey, C.E.
Tannehill, J.P. White and Lewis D Fort.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Lieutenant General Adam R. Chaffee, United
States Army, who has been on a tour of inspection of some of the military posts
in New Mexico and Arizona, passed through New Mexico Thursday on his return to
Washington. It is understood that upon his recommendation Fort Bliss near El
Paso will be made a regimental post, that the garrison at Fort Wipple near
Prescott Arizona will be increased that many improvements will be made at Fort
Wingate in this territory and the strength of the garrison there increased also
that steps will be taken to build a spur of the Santa Fe Pacific from Wingate
Station to Fort Wingate a distance of ten miles, Santa Fe New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Care for Starving Stock
C.E. Belden of Hopewell, New Mexico has written the State Bureau of Child and
Animal Protection some encouraging news. In the winter when the stock in
Colorado along the New Mexico line was suffering Agent Harry B. Kerr in
investigating the situation, found that stock over the line in New Mexico was in
a condition equally had. he took the matter up with Governor Miguel A Otero and
Attorney General George W. Prichard of New Mexico. This agitation resulted in
arousing public sentiment and nearly 200 horses were rescued and cared for by
the citizens although there was no law compelling them to take this action. Mr.
Belden writes that the last of the stock so rescued has been sold and that the
receipts paid the expense of keeping the entire lot. Some few were claimed by
their owners, but in the majority of instances the horses were sold without
claimants, Denver News.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Inspecting the Forts Lt. Gen Adna R.
Chaffe, chief of staff of the Untied States army; Gen C.F. Humphrey,
quartermaster general, and Capt Grote Hutcheson of the general staff were at
Albuquerque may 11th en route to Fort Filey, Kansas, General Chaffee has just
completed a tour of inspection of the military posts of the Southwest and said,
"Our tour has taken us to Wipple Barracks, Fort Bayard, Fort Bliss and Fort
Wingate and every place we found the posts in splendid condition. At all I shall
recommend improvements. At Fort Wingate a railway between Wingate station on the
Santa Fe and the fort, ten miles distance, will be constructed at once at a cost
of probably $100,000. This will do away with heavy expense of freighting
supplies overland to the military post.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
A Roswell dispatch of May 9th says:
Brakeman W.A Gossett met with a railroad accident last night at Elida in which
one of his legs was cut off. Hopes are entertained for his recovery. While
attempting to cross the Rio Grande river at Fort Seldon a few days since, Denan
Walters was drowned. His three companions recovered the body several miles down
the river. C.M. Kandt a Santa Fe businessman who had resided there for many
years, dropped dead on the 10th May in his place of business from a hemorrhage
of the lungs. He is survived by a widow and daughter.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Thomas De Long who died at Albuquerque on
the 12 May at the age of sixty two years was quartermaster sergeant of Company
A. First California cavalry, during the Civil war. He was a prominent citizens
and well known Grand Army man.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
The resignation of William C Barnes of Las
Vegas, as a member of the cattle sanitary board was recently accepted by
Governor Otero and William C. McDonald of Carrizozo, Lincoln County, was
appointed to succeed him. Mr. Barnes will remain secretary.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
W.A. Gossett, the Pecos Valley &
Northwestern brakeman who had his leg amputated after a railroad accident at
Elida, died at Roswell May 14th from his injuries. He was the son of Warren J.
Gossett a passenger conductor on the south end of the Pecos Valley &
Northeastern lines.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
The Las Vegas Electric line which extends
ten miles into the Galliana canon was sold May 11 to W.H. Buddecke of St Louis
who represents St. Louis capital. A.H. Duncan of St. Louis was the chief owner
of the line. The new cars have been ordered and the line will be extended and
improved.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
The Rio Grande river has changed its bed
near Las Cruces and inundated many acres of formerly valuable farming lands. The
change in the course of the river was so great that a new ditch three miles long
will have to be built before irrigation facilities will be up to their former
standard. The present crop on several thousand acres will be ruined for lack of
water.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Tremendous excitement prevailed among the Mexican population on the night of May
9th. The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Juan Sisneros, who had been sent to take a
burro to an arroyo near his home, failed to return and searching parties were
sent in all directions. It was finally discovered that the little fellow was
sound asleep at the house of the neighbor who had taken him in.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Rev Henry Watson Ruffner was appointed
chaplain of the First regiment of the militia by Governor Otero on the 13th May
and First Lt. Edward J. McWenie was appointed captain of the first squadron of
cavalry. Resignations were accepted from and honorable discharges granted to
Second Lieuts Stuart C. McCrimmon of Santa Fe and Charles B. Merrill who removed
from the territory.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
The annual commencement exercises of the
University of New Mexico were held at Albuquerque May 12 in the Elks theater.
Chancellor E. Benjamin Andrews of the University of Nebraska delivered the
baccalaureate address to a class of twelve graduates one of whom, Thomas Bell,
secured a Rhodes scholarship. The last year of the university has been the most
successful in the history of that institution.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
In the fourth annual territorial track and
field meet at Albuquerque May 10th in which teams from all the educational
institutions in the territory participated, the College of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts at Las Cruces carried off the honors scoring 66 out of 108 points.
Several records were broken. The winners retain the silver cup permanently,
having held it for two years in succession. The meet was largely attended and
the most successful ever held.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
A killing is reported to have taken place
at San Marcial May 13th. A native named Donaciano Perez was drunk and boisterous
and was known to have a pistol in his hip pocket. Officer Pailla attempted to
arrest the man but fearing trouble called Felipe Alderete to his assistance. A
scuffle ensued an Perez attempted to draw his gun where upon Alnereto shot Perez
in the face just to the left of the nose, causing instant death. The murder
seemed unjustifiable to Judge Gomez who held Alderete under a $5,000 bond.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
MURDERS MUST DIE Board of Pardons so
Decides:
Two of the Murderers of Mrs. Youngblood to be Hanged at an Early Date, One
Reprieved for Six Months. Denver, Colorado, May 18. After the hearing yesterday
in the governor's office, the state board of pardons announced its decision in
the case of the three Youngblood murderers who sought a commutating of sentence
from hanging to life imprisonment. The verdict was that Frederick Arnold and
Newton Andrews must be hanged on the week beginning Sunday, May 21st. Charles O
Peters whose sanity has been questioned was granted a six month's reprieve and
will be hanged the week beginning November 19th. All phases of the case were
carefully considered by the board of pardons. A report submitted by the sanity
commission signed by three of the doctors, stated that all three of the
murderers are sane.
An additional report signed by Dr. J.E. Courtney with regard to the mental condition of Charles O. Peters indicated uncertainty and this undoubtedly led to his reprieve. It was a sad gathering in the governor's office. The members of the board of pardons were intent upon carrying out the law and their final decision does so to the letter. The tears of mothers and relatives present were of no avail and neither were the please of attorneys for the youths. Willis Elliott made a strong plea for clemency for the men. He does not believe in capital punishment and made a sincere and eloquent talk against it. Col J.M. Essington, Arnolds attorney, also spoke asking clemency. Dr. Pierce S Smith made a general argument against capital punishment. Governor McDonald probably will approve the report of the board as he has stated he would be guided by its recommendation.
The following is the report of the sanity commission: May 12 1905, "We have this day examined as to the mental condition of Charles O Peters. No 5974 Frederick Arnold and Newton Andrews, now confined in the state penitentiary under sentence for death. In our opinion each of the said convicts is sane Respectfully Howeel T. Pershing MD, S.D. Hopkins, MD, F.N. Carrier MD. Dr. Courtney's report states that while there war many indications that Peters is feigning insanity some of his symptoms are those of dementia leaving a reasonable doubt as to his sanity.
Willis Elliott stated last night that if
sufficient money can be raised for the purpose the case of the Youngblood
murderers will be taken on appeal to the Untied States Supreme Court, providing
Governor McDonald will grant a stay of execution. It is estimated that it would
between $500 and $600 to appeal the case. An appeal would be taken on behalf of
some one member of the trio which would have the effect of staying execution in
all three if the high court accepted the case.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
New Mexico Land Offices
Arizonians are having a fight over the proposed removal of the United States
land office from Tucson to Phoenix and the chances are that the people of Tucson
and their friends will be strong enough to prevent the removal. It seems that
one land office is ample for the needs of Arizona. In this respect New Mexico is
ahead. This territory has four land offices and each does sufficient business to
show that it is a necessity and must remain intact in order to handle the volume
of business incidental to the making of homestead and desert land entries by
settlers and the disposition of other parts of the public domain in this
territory under the mineral and coal land laws of the United States.
It is the policy of the general land office
to discontinue a local land office as soon as the necessity for it ceases or as
soon as its business falls below a certain annual sum and it is found not self
maintaining. In this territory the business of the four land offices located at
Santa Fe, Roswell, Clayton and Las Cruces is on the increases which fact
indicates that many immigrants and homestead settlers are arriving in New Mexico
and that the public domain of this territory is being taken up and settled to a
much greater extent than people generally know--Santa Fe New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
New Mexico Crops
The crop bulletin for New Mexico issued June 13th says: Water continues abundant
and streams are again high. The lower Pecos valley has suffered a severe setback
in the loss of the Lake Avalon dam which went out having just been rebuilt.
Field crops generally are doing well, oats are nearing harvest and the
cultivation of corn is processing favorably ( rest of sentence unreadable)
nicely in northern districts, with excellent yield. The rains have afforded
opportunity for additional planting and some beans, cane and fodder crops have
been planted.
Range grasses have been greatly revived by
the rains and are growing finely and many stockmen report the best grass in many
years at this season. Some of the native grasses are maturing. Stock continues
to advance steadily and is rapidly approaching prime condition is all parts of
the territory. young stock is doing well especially lambs. The fruits continue
very promising and an abundance seems assured, although generally peaches and
pears will be a light yield. Cherries are being marketed in northern counties.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Electric Light Litigation
An important suit has been filed in the Bernalillo county District Court at
Albuquerque in which prominent citizens are involved. The plaintiff is Gregory
Page, a wealthy man of Gallup New Mexico, who recently purchased the Gallup
electric light plant from W.H. Gallenwater, president of the Monteguma Trust
Company of this city, W.H. Wold and Maynard Gunsul. Page is suing to have a deed
of trust for $10,000 set aside on the ground of fraud.
He charges the defendants with concealing
from him all knowledge of the deed of trust for $10,000 and that they sold him
the plant for $27, 500 representing this to be the sum for which a clear title
to the property would be given to him. Later it developed that the trust company
had a mortgage for $10,000 additional on the plant. The case promises to be
interesting owing to the prominence of the parties involved. The plaintiff asks
a recession of the contract on the ground of fraud and failure of specific
performance.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Territorial Reform School
Within a few months of the Territorial Reform School at El Rito, Rio Arriba
County, will be in active operation. It is an institution that is greatly needed
as now offenders against the criminal laws of the territory no matter of how
tender an age, are sent to Territorial Penitentiary for punishment. The fact
that during the past two years the people of the territory have taxed themselves
for the support an maintenance of four new territorial institutions namely, the
asylum for the blind a t Alamogordo, the Miner's Hospital at Raton, the Reform
School at El Rito and an orphans home at Belen speaks well for the public spirit
and patriotism existing in New Mexico--Santa Fe New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Sunday School Convention
An Albuquerque dispatch of June 14th says: The fifth annual convention of the
New Mexico Sunday School Association, which has been in session in this city two
days closed tonight with a big reception in honor of the visiting delegates in
the Lead Avenue Methodist church. Officers for the ensuing year were elected
today and are: Judge John R. McFle, Santa Fe, re elected president; Hiram
Hadley, Santa Fe, vice president; F.W. Spencer, Albuquerque, Secretary; C.
Herbert, Appleton, treasurer, E.M. Bullard of this city was chosen to represent
the New Mexico association at the meeting of the international association at
Toronto Canada, next week. The convention was largely attended and the most
successful ever held.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Pushing New Railroad
An Albuquerque dispatch of June 13th says: Information was received in this city
toddy from a high official of the Albuquerque Eastern, now in Chicago, stating
that arrangements had been completed where by the Albuquerque Eastern now
building from Moriarity to this city would be rushed to completion. The road is
to be eighty three miles in length and the grade for thirty miles is already
built. This will mean an outlet for the Rock Island into this city and this road
can then complete with the Santa Fe. Little question now remains about the real
ownership of road as it is practically a Rock Island Property. It will mean much
for Albuquerque, as in addition the line will be extended from Torrance to
Roswell.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
A Fortune in Sheep
An Albuquerque dispatch of June 16 says: Duncan McGillvray a young Scotchman who
landed in New Mexico a few years ago and engaged in the sheep industry with a
brother today marketed his wool clip for this year, amounting to $60,000 pounds
for which he secured the highest prices. His brother will soon market a clip of
75,000 pounds. hey report this year the greatest in the history of the sheep
industry in this territory. Both men own large ranches in the Estancia Valley,
and although they were poor boys a few years ago, they now possess fortunes.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Rushing D & RG Construction
A Las Vegas dispatch says: By Chief Justice Mills declining to accept
jurisdiction in an application for a writ of supersedes which would have the
effect of continuing an injunction removed by Judge McFle against the D & RG
Company, the company is able to continue to build its track in San Juan county
over the claimed right of way of the Arizona & Colorado road. No hearing can now
be had before the Supreme Court meets the last week of this month and the D & RG
with a big force is rushing to et the construction as far along as possible.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
The San Juan Chief Canning Company has signed a contract with the American Can
Company of Chicago for 60,000 cans to be delivered August 1st. This is an
indication of the vast advantage to the farmers of this section and the people
of this town that the institution that Mrs. McAlpine brought us when she located
here will be. The factory will get started about the middle of August this year
and will run the rest of the year. Mark the prediction the canning factory will
be one of the best paying institutions in the town and will only be second to
the mill in drawing in trade from a distance--Farmington Times
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
The automobile threatens to become a serious competitor of the railroad
especially in thinly populated sections like the Southwest. The automobile line
from Torrance to Roswell, for instance, might save the government $50,000 a year
in carrying the mails; it cuts the time between Santa Fe and Roswell in one half
and the cost to considerably less than one half. There re other sections of the
territory in which automobiles will sooner or later solve the problem of local
transportation. After the Scenic Highway is completed as automobile line between
Santa Fe and Las Vegas should not prove a chimerical project--Santa Fe New
Mexicans
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks, NM
June 29, 1905
A Las Vegas dispatch of June 17th says: The remains of Capt L. C Fort, who came
to Las Vegas from Baltimore is 1879 and until his death in Topeka Thursday was a
practicing attorney of this district, reached the city tonight. A committee from
the Bar Association met the remains at the depot and the association will have
charge of the funeral. Captain Fort entered the army during the Civil Wary at
age of fifteen and earned the rank of captain. He served in both branches of the
New Mexico Legislature, was city attorney several terms and district attorney
for four years. He was ranked as one of the ablest and most resourceful
attorneys in the Southwest. compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Judge Ira A Abbott at Albuquerque Wednesday in the case of the Territory of New
Mexico vs. Stephen Stephany et al gave a decision in favor of the defendants,
and at the same time upheld the validity of chapter 15 of the Session Laws of
1905 of the territory of New Mexico under which the defendants had been indicted
by the grand jury of the District Court for McKinley county. He also criticized
the laws as being indefinite in not defining the word "village". The law
provides that no license for the sale of liquor shall be granted in towns or
villages of less than one hundred inhabitants. The defendants carried on the
saloon business at Clarkville, McKinely county, a coal camp and Judge Abbott
held that their houses, though not on the Clard Coal Company's land were within
the village, which has more than one hundred inhabitants--Santa Fe New Mexican
compiled by Michelle White
Carrizozo: HOME OF THE APPLE
Carrizozo Is a new and growing town in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Is division
station for the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad. Is situated in one of the
richest alleys in the Southwest. Is Supply point for an immense mining and stock
region. Is surrounded with fertile valley lands, thousands of acres of which are
open to entry under the homestead laws. Is by both soil and climate the natural.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 1, 1907
Ira O. Wetmore
Last Saturday afternoon as Ira O. Wetmore of this place was going to Lincoln on
business, his attention was attracted by a horse wandering around on the prairie
with the saddle and bridle on and on looking around a little he found the dead
body of an old man by the name of Silva, who has lived in the Tucson Mountains
for many ears. The Justice of the Peace at Nogal was notified at once and bad
the body removed to the ranch of Jose Vega and held an inquest resulting in a
verdict of death from heart failure, there being no marks on the body to
indicate injury by accident or violence. The fact of the rope being taken down
from the saddle is an indication that he got off of his horse and sat down by
the road side and died of a heart failure. The deceased was a respected citizen,
and one of the oldest inhabitants of the country, being past 70 years of age.
The body was taken to Capitan for interment after the inquest by his sons who
were notified as son as the death was known.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 1, 1907
UNLAWFUL FENCES
The following older of the Department of the interior being a master of general
interest throughout the territory we publish it for the benefit of our readers.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 1, 1907
Department of Interior
Department of Interior Secretary's Office Washington DC Jan 3 1907 Commissioner
General Land Office Sir: Referring to the circular of instructions to special
agents of your office approved by me February 29 1904, relative to their duties
under the act of February 25 1885, entitled "An act to prevent unlawful
occupancy of the public lands," you are advised that said circular is herby
amended and mod fled as follows. I shall be the duty of the special agent on
receipt of any charge or complaint or upon information being required by him
from any source that an unlawful enclosure is being maintained by any person or
person association or corporation to at once proceed to secure sufficient data
including a description of the lands enclosed with reasonable certainty not
necessarily by metes and bounds nor by Governmental subdivision of surveyed land
but only so that the enclosure may be identified and the person or persons
guilty of the violation as nearly as may be and by description if the name can
not on reasonable inquiry, be obtained and to at once submit the case, with the
data thus obtained to the Untied States Attorney for prosecution. It shall be
the duty of the special agent and he shall be an instructed to be alert and
vigilant to detect the existence of unlawful enclosures for his district and
proceed in accordance with the above directions and he is not construe his
duties as requiring that there must be formal complaint filed before he can act
but it shall be his duty to above stated to take the initiative himself.
Respectfully E.A. HITCHCOCK, Secretary of the Interior.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 15, 1907
Mine Matters
From M.P. Coakley we learn of the discovery of what sees to be the richest mine
ever located near Alamogordo. Almost in the town a mine containing native
copper, hematite of iron and free milling gold has been discovered, and the fend
can be traced on the surface for two miles. From the put down some of the
pretties samples of ore ever seen in this section have been taken out. At the
bottom of the shaft J.C. Dunn took a quantity of dirt and had J.H. Whittlesey an
old time miner wash it and Mr. Whittlesey found wire gold and magnetic iron. Mr.
Coakley states that in all his mining experience in the San Andres where it is
claimed there are all kinds of oar and good prospects he has not seen anything
to equal this discovery. Capt. Thos T. Leak a reliable expert miner, who has
worked in the San Andreas mines for many years says he has never seen anything
to equal this prospect.
Hon. Nestor A Young of Los Angeles, California took up an adjoining claim. Mr.
Young is an old timer in the California mining districts and is well pleased
with what he has seen of this mine. Mr. Young may be back soon to help finance a
company. M.P. Coakley, County Treasurer J.C. Dunn and Walter Irish of Des Moines
Iowa are the locaters and Probate Clerk H.H. Majors and others have filed on
adjoining claims.
The samples on exhibition in the office of County Treasurer J.C. Dunn and as
fine specimen of ore ever looked at and indicate a rich body of copper and other
minerals in that vicinity. Capt Leak, Nester A Young and M.P. Coakley are
reliable mining men and from their experience in mining fields leads them to be
reasonably sure of a rich body of ore in this mine. A company is to be
organized, financed and put to work and developments will be watched with great
interest, Alamogordo News.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 15, 1907
OIL CAN EXPLODES
BURNS WOMAN AND CHILD TO DEATH
IN THEIR HOME AT PARSONS
LAST MONDAY MORNING, FRANTIC HUSBAND
AND FRIENDS POWERLESS TO ASSIST
Last Monday morning at about 8:30 o clock the mining camp of Parsons in this
county was the scene of one of the most terrible accidents which has ever
occurred in this region. Mrs. William Protheroo and her child three years old
were burned to death in their home, which was destroyed with all of its contents
by the explosion of an oil can. From all reports it seems that Mrs. Protheroe
must have been starting a fire in the cook stove with oil being a five gallon
can for the purpose when the oil ignited probably from some fire which remained
in the stove and exploded with terrific force. Mrs. Long and her daughter hear
the explosion and seeing the house in flames tried to get to Mrs. Protheroe and
help her finding this impossible, they at once called the men from the mill, but
they were powerless to do anything as the house was a mass of flame when they
reached it. A letter from parsons states that the stove was blown completely to
pieces and the remains of the oil can also gave evidence of the terrible force
of the explosion. Mrs. Protheroe was 41 years old, a native of Pennsylvania, and
leaves brothers and sisters in that state besides her husband who is a machinist
in the employ of the Eagle Mining and Development Company to mourn her sad
death.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 15, 1907
Partial copy of article
D. W. Roberts
A few days ago Capt D.W. Roberts was in town from his camp at the south end of
the Oscuro mountains about thirty miles from here, buying supplies and attending
to his business in connection with his mines in that district. Mr. Roberts is an
old timer in this region and has pretty thoroughly explored the whole of this
part of the territory and he expressed the belief while talking with a
representative of this paper that the country surrounding and tributary to
Carrizozo would have one of the richest copper producing districts in the
southwest and that the time not far instant when this condition would develop.
While here Mr. Roberts showed......Cont. on page 3, not copied here.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
University Commencement
We have received an invitation from the board of regents and faculty of the
University of New Mexico for the annual commencement exercises which were
inaugurated that evening at Albuquerque which he presentation of the class play
"Merry Wives of Windsor." Rev. Hugh Cooper, pastor of the Presbyterian church in
the Duke City, will deliver the baccalaureate address next Sunday and Governor
Hagerman is on the program for an address at the graduating exercises proper on
Friday May 10. The program is full in as follows:
April 30, Tuesday, Opera House
8:30 pm, The Annual Play "The Merry Wives of Windsor"
May 5 Sunday, Opera House
8:30 pm Baccalaureate Address Rev Hugh Cooper
May 7 Tuesday, Opera House
8:30 pm Oratorical contest
May 8 Wednesday, University Campus 10 am Class Day
May 9 Thursday, University Dining Hall 7 pm, Alumni Banquet by (special
invitation)
May 10 Friday, Opera House 8:30 pm Commencement address by Governor Herbert J.
Hagerman. The fall semester of the University will open Monday August 19 1907.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
StrAYED
One black horse branded S cross L connected on left thigh and shoulder. One bay
mare with white in face, both ears split, branded E A D on left thigh and J U L
on right shoulder. Will pay ten dollars first place where I can get them. George
Sepulver of Eichel, NM.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Commercial Club Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Carrizozo Commercial Club next Wednesday at
Gallecber and Company's store. It is necessary that all should be present at
this meeting and there are some very important matters to discuss.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Modern Methods of Farming in New Mexico
The following editorial taken from a recent issue of the Western Trail is worth
consideration by the people who are inclined to think of settling in New Mexico
as it gives truths in regard to conditions here which many do not realize as
they will in a few years. The majesty o the country is its agricultural
resources. It is the filter of the soft which supports the land and produces the
material for commercial development and prosperity. New Mexico is attracting
more attention today then at any former time on account of its agricultural
possibilities. Home seekers are going to the Territory in great numbers, taking
up and purchasing large acres of and and building new agricultural communities
of considerable importance. While New Mexico lies within the Simi-arid belt, it
is not altogether dependent upon an uncertain rainfall. In some parts of the
Territory the timely use of water by irrigation is necessary in production of
crops, but a large portion of the Territory east of the Rocky Mountains along
the Rock Island Frisco Lines all through the so called "Semi-arid Belt" has vast
agricultural possibilities without the aid of irrigation.
The Twentieth Century is the age of scientific development and this is as true of the methods of agriculture as of the methods of manufacturing and transportation. The genius of the Anglo Saxon Race is rapidly eliminating the element of chance from the problem of Soil Culture. The Semi arid Belt which a few years ago was considered wholly unfit for Agriculture is today under the system of Dry Soil Farming commonly known as "the Campbell System" and by the aid of irrigation producing larger and better crops every year. The farmer of today is learning to store up the rainfall in two ways. He first keeps his soil in such a state of cultivation that a large portion of the rainfall is absorbed as it falls.
The flood waters are retained in reservoirs
for use in time needed. By the general use of these modern methods the farmer
not only protects himself from devastating floods, but his crops are also
protected from drought. The time is already here when he who keeps abreast of
the times and adopts the Modern Methods of Soil Culture need have little fear of
droughts. Now this once despised region promises to out strip in soil products
the humid section. Modern irrigation has passed the experimental stage. people
are beginning to understand that to control the water supply is to insure the
harvest. The development of the semi arid west through irrigation has become a
national policy and that portion of our domain which not with standing its
fertile soil its material wealth and its wonderful climate, was despised because
of its ability is rapidly gaining the title of, "The Better Half of the United
States."
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Exchange Bank of Carrizozo
Messrs George L. Ulrick, Frank J. Sager and H.B. Dawson turned the key on the
Exchange Bank of White Oaks Tuesday evening at the close of business and on
Wednesday morning opened up the new Exchange Bank in Carrizozo thus beginning
business on Carrizozo on the first of this month. This marks the advent of
another important business enterprise for our town and one for which our people
have been looking for some time. the bank and its officers are now a part of
Carrizozo and will be closely allied to all matters pertaining to its
advancement and development.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
C.C. Bourne
C.C. Bourne expects to leave for Kansas City this evening on business and will
be gone about a week or ten days. he went provided with a liberal supply of
advertising matter for the valley, and as he has had 14 years of successful
experience in dry farming in this vicinity, he should be able to do some good
work on the immigration line while back there.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
A.H. Womack
A.H. Wormack of Mescalera is in town again arranging for the erection of a
telephone line. We are informed the construction of this line is new assured and
that work will begin soon as the preliminary arrangements can be completed.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Fine New Typewriter
C.E. Buchert, traveling agent for the Smith Premier Typewriter Company with
headquarters at Denver was in our town Monday looking after the interests of
typewriter users. Manager J.R. Cananing of the Carrizozo Trading Company who is
never satisfied with anything short of perfection placed an order with Mr.
Buchert for one of the "Worlds Best Typewriters" a Smith Premier No. 4 with
three color attachment and other improvements not found on any other machine.
This machine takes the place of an L.C. Smith purchased sometime ago end which
failed to give satisfaction.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Murders Escape
Two murderers who were confined in the jail at Lincoln made their escape last
Friday night and up to the present time have not been recaptured. Rosarso Amilio
was under sentence to hang was one of them while the man Gomez, who was recently
captured by Sheriff Own and who is said to have three murders marked up against
him. The general opinion seems to be that they had assistance from the outside
of the jail in making their escape and that they were only out a short time
until they secured horses and guns with which to make their dash for liberty.
The chances are against ever getting either of them and particularly so in the
case of Gomez who is a past master in the art of evading the officers.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Exchange Bank
Note the change in the ad of the Exchange Bank, this institution is now locating
in Carrizozo any person wishing to do business with it should call or address
this place instead of White Oaks as formerly.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Alex Norris
Alex Norris of Pottsville Texas is visiting friends in our town this week and is
thinking of locating here.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
W. N. Kennedy
W. N. Kennedy of White Oaks has moved to Carrizozo and opened an ice cream
parlor. He has a nicely fitted room in the building of D.C. Morris near the drug
store of Dr. Paden and is prepared to furnish the best of soft drinks and
confectionery in addition to the cream.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
StrAYED
One black horse branded S cross L connected on left thigh and shoulder. One bay
mare with write in face, both ears split, branded E A D on left thigh and J U L
on right shoulder. Will pay ten dollars first place where I can get them. George
Sepulver, Eichel NM
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
HISTORIC CHURCH BURNS Built in Seventeenth Century and Destroyed by Fire May 14, 1907 Built before the pilgrim fathers landed on Plymouth Rock and used continually from that day until yesterday, the Catholic church at Ysletz was last night destroyed by fire said to have ignited from the candles burning before the alter. The destruction was complete, the fire fighting facilities of Ysleta being entirely inadequate to combat the conflagration. A few relics of great antiquity were saved, by the heroic efforts of Father Cordova and his congregation. The fire was discovered shortly before 8 o'clock and an alarm given which soon brought every citizen of the village to the scene, but it was of no avail and the historic place was soon a mass of ruins with ever thing a total loss except a few movable articles which were taken out before the fire had gained too great headway. The old church was built in the very heart of Ysleta in fact the village had been built up of on all sides around it. It was a very large structure, built of adobe and situated on a little knoll. It was built in the shape of a cross that being a favorite form of architecture among the Spanish missionaries. The surrounding grounds of the church consist of about seven acres, enclosed by a high adobe fence over which grape vines clustered profusely.
The actual date of the building of this
church is not known but the records which existed until yesterday showed grants
of land in that vicinity from Carlos II of Spain to Frav Jouquin Ynojosa of the
order of Franciscans dated 1692 showing that it was an existing church at that
time. The date is usually set about the beginning of the 17th century. The
Ysleta church was officially known as "Nuestra Senora de Carmel" or "Our Lady
Carmel." It was first known as the church of Corpus Christi but the name was
changed later. Above the main altar was a statue of our lady Carmel. Many other
statues of noted figures in sacred history were scattered about the church. That
this church was formerly one of the rich ones of the new world was proven some
years ago when in excavating in the churchyard a large silver sacristy lamp of
unique pattern and peculiar workmanship bearing Spanish dates of several hundred
years ago was found. It is supposed that it was buried at a time when the
Indians were particularly dangerous to keep it from falling into their hands
should the village be captured. The greatest loss in this is the destruction of
the archives of the church. Here for hundreds of years the people of this
vicinity had been piously recorded at birth, marriage, and death, and these are
now destroyed it being impossible to save any of them, El Paso Herald
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
EDMUND G. ROSS DEAD
Man who saved Andrew Johnson from Conviction Passed away in Albuquerque Edmund G
Ross Ex senator from Kansas and ex governor of New Mexico died at his home in
Albuquerque on Wednesday of last week. Thus ended the earthly career of the man
whose vote saved Andrew Johnson from conviction under the charges made in the
articles of impeachment filed against him. The same vote called down upon
Senator Ross' head the imprecations of the people of the state he represented
and caused him to spend the remaining forty years of his life an exile from the
state of his adoption. Happily however he lived long enough to know that the
people of Kansas and in fact the people of the entire nation had learned to
recognize the wisdom the devotion to principle and the complete self sacrifice
under which he cast his vote at the close of the impeachment proceedings.
Edmund G Ross was born in Ashland Huron County Ohio, December 7 1829. At ten he
entered a printing office. IN 1847 he traveled through Indiana, Illinois and
Wisconsin as a journey man printer, and was married in 1848 to Miss Fannie
Lathrop a native of New York. Seven children were born of the marriage, Mrs.
Ross dying in 1896 after fifty one years of married life. As a newspaper man
Ross was employed on the Milwaukee Free Democrat, the Milwaukee Sentinel, the
Lawrence Kansas Tribune and the Topeka Tribune, which he founded in 1859. After
serving with the "Free State Troops" in the border wars he was elected a member
of the Wyandotte constitutional convention, which framed the constitution under
which the territory of Kansas was admitted into the union. He founded the Kansas
State Record since become the Topeka Capital in partnership with his brother and
the two erected the first three story concrete building exclusively for
newspaper purposes in Kansas. In 1862 Ross raised a company of volunteers in
Topeka for the support of the union cause became its captain and in 1864 was
promoted to major of the Eleventh Kansas infantry. He served as colonel o
battalion during the Price raid and participated in many engagements at one time
having three horses shot under him and his shoulder straps shot away.
He served along the Kansas-Missouri border. After the war Ross published the
Kansas Tribune at Lawrence. Governor Crawford of Kansas in 1866 appointed Ross
to the seat in the senate mad vacant by the suicide of James Lane and in 1867 he
was elected by the legislature to the office for the term of 1867 to 1871. On
his return to Kansas after the impeachment trial, Ross was refused work on
various newspapers though the work of the political ring which feared to see him
get back into politics. He went to Coffeyville, Kansas and for several years
published "Ross's Paper" exposing political corruption in the state, his plant
being finally destroyed by a cyclone, Returning to Lawrence in 1873 he founded
the "Evening Paper" and as its editor procured the downfall of United States
Senator Pomeroy, Later he and his son published the "Spirit of Kansas" a weekly
at Lawrence, the elder Ross afterward becoming foreman of the Lawrence Journal.
Later he helped issue the "Daily Standard" at Lawrence. In 1880 he came to New
Mexico and went to work at the printer's case on the Albuquerque Journal,
remaining there until his appointment as governor by Cleveland in 1885.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
WEDDING BELLS
Last night at the home of A.M. Pateo?, White Oaks were married Miss Gussita
Kastler? an Julian Taylor both of that place. Rev S.M. Roberts of Carrizozo
performed the ceremony. After the ceremony a reception was given for the newly
wedded pair by the groom's parents at their home. Both these young people were
popular as was demonstrated by the many beautiful presents which the two
received and their many friends join to wishing them much happiness. Those who
attended from here were J.N. White and family, Misses Nettie Lee, Carrie Simms,
Dottie White and Messer Gorge White, George Queen, H. B. Dawson and S.M.
Roberts.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
TOWN GROWING
The latest addition to our thriving little town is the Highlands Addition, which
has just been platted and will soon be placed on the market by George Roslington
and D. Johnson. This addition is situated just across the railway south of town
and is a part of what formed the homestead entry of Mr. Roslington the location
being high and rolling and commanding a fine view of the town and surrounding
country and it is the intention of the owners to make it a residence suburb of
the town.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Rival railroad Interests A Santa Fe
dispatch of May 13th says: The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company is
restrained, by a temporary injunction granted today by Judge John R. McFle from
crossing or using the right of way of the Arizona & Colorado railway in La Plata
county, Colorado and San Juan county, New Mexico, the petition for the
injunction being made by representatives of the Southern pacific and Arizona &
Colorado railways. The writ is returnable June 2d The Arizona & Colorado road
has been surveyed from Durango, Colorado to Cochise, Arizona, and Lordsburg New
Mexico at each point to connect with the Southern Pacific and furnish it with
coal from the coal fields in San Juan, Socorro and Valencia counties New Mexico.
The Denver & Rio Grande railroad, after the Arizona & Colorado survey had been
completed and the plats for its right of way filed, commenced to build a branch
from Durango to Farmington which crosses the Arizona & Colorado right of way
seventeen times. At Farmington, the Denver & Rio Grande is to connect with a
branch to be built by the El Paso & Southwestern main line, which supplies the
smelters at Clifton, Morenci, Bisbee, Nacossari and Douglas, controlled by the
same financial interests as the El Paso & Southwestern.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Will Remain at Albuquerque An Albuquerque dispatch of May 11th gives an interview with E.P. Ripleu, president of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company. Relative to a dispatch from Fort Worth Texas in which Mr. Ripley is credited with saying that when the Belen cutoff is completed the rod extended from Belen across the Rio Puerco to a junction with the Santa Fe Pacific, the big shops now at Albuquerque will be removed to Belen, he denied the article in total. Mr. Ripley stated that the Belen cutoff undoubtedly will be completed and in operation within a year and its construction simply means that it will take the overflow from the New Mexico division through Raton and the Gloriet Mountains and furnish a line for a certain section for territory in the Southeast which is now reached now except by a long and tedious detour via Newton Kansas.
As a further denial of the Fort Worth
dispatch, Mr. Ripley stated positively that the New Mexico division will remain
on the main line instead of reducing or removing the shops from this city, the
capacity of them will be greatly increased during the next year. "The Santa Fe
Railway Company" said Mr. Ripley, "has invested too much money in improvements
of their shops and other property in Albuquerque to slight this town and the
people of this city and the Rio Grande valley have no cause to worry over false
and seemingly malicious stories instituted relative to the building of the Belen
cut off.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Memorial Day Order
The following circular No 1 has just been issued from the office of A.P.
Tarkingotn, adjutant general of the New Mexico National Guard by order of
Governor Otero: "It has been cut mainly for many years of organizations of the
National Guard of New Mexico to participate in the Memorial day exercises at
their home station on May 30th of each year. "it is urged that the present year
be made no exception. No honor too great can be shown the dead, who gave up
their lives in defense of the flag we all love and who died that our country
might live. "Company commanders are requested to ascertain what exercises are to
take place at their home stations on this day and to offer the service of their
organizations for parades or other ceremonies. "In accordance with he Untied
States army regulations, company commanders will arrange for the national colors
to be displayed at half staff on all armories from sunrise to midday. At noon
the flag will be hosted to the troop for the staff and will remain there until
sunset."
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Chenoweth Convicted Howard Chenoweth was on
Saturday the 8th May at Silver City in the Third Judicial District Court for
Grant county, convicted of murder in the second degree, the jury having returned
the verdict after a deliberation of twenty four hours. The case was heard before
Judge Frank W. Parker, the territory being represented by District Attorney
James S Fielder. The crime for which Chenoweth was convicted occurred in Silver
City on August 28 1904. Howard Chenoweth and Mark Kennedy, two cowboys of the
Diamond A outfit were engaged in a drunken brawl when the ranch foreman, Pat
Nunn, interfered and got a severe bullet would from Chenoweth as reward. When
the bullets began to fly City Marshal James Kilbourne came running up to
interfere and Chenoweth fired at h im point blank. Constable Rodiquez was also
badly wounded by Chenoweth who was so infuriated by liquor and passion that he
was shooting at every man in sight. Deputy Sheriff Murray made his appearance as
Kilburn, fell and as Chenoweth aimed his six shooter at Murray the latter fired
and Chenoweth dropped. He was painfully wounded and for weeks his fate hung in
the balance.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Las Vegas Gets Sanitarium A Las Vegas
dispatch of May 9th says: This city has been selected as the site for the
National Fraternal Sanitarium. The magnificent Montezuma hotel, three stories in
height and containing 400 rooms, with the hot springs, grounds of 1,000 acres
and the productive farms, a property which cost a million dollars and which has
been given by the Santa Fe company to the National Fraternal Sanitarium Company.
Announcement is made today from St Louis that the gift has been accepted and
that the largest sanitarium in the world will be established.
Citizens of Las Vegas have given the company several hundred acres of land and a
score or more of cottages. The Las Vegas grant has presented thousand of acres
of land surrounding the hotel grounds so that the company will own and control a
large area of land that cannot be used for commercial purposes. The sanitarium
company will expend $50,000 in refurnishing the hotel, which will not be
utilized for patients but will be open to the public. The patients will be
placed in tents and cottages. The company has the assurance of the cooperation
of many orders in the United States in its fight against tuberculosis. Former
Governor Stevens will make the formal announcement of the selection of Las Vegas
as the site for the sanitarium at a banquet at the Planter's hotel tomorrow
evening.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Encouraging Crop Report The crop bulletin
issued May 9th by the Untied States Weather Bureau in Santa Fe for New Mexico is
very optimistic. It says that the soil continues in excellent condition for
plowing seeding, planting and the growth of crops. Practically all the available
valley land is being brought under cultivation and moisture is abundant the
rivers and creeks and even arroyos running full and but little or no irrigation
being required. The early sown grain is growing finely and in the southern
valleys the first crop of alfalfa is being cut while in other portions of the
territory the crop is almost ready for cutting. Range grasses are growing well
and cattle, horses, sheep and goats are generally in good condition only in
northeastern counties reporting poor range and losses of cattle and sheep.
Fruits continue very promising, apricots, peaches, cherries, plums and early
apples setting fruit abundantly, with little or no apparent harm from the frost,
although the daily average temperature has been four degrees below the normal
during the past seven days and the frosts extended as far south as the Pecos
valley, but doing little damage.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
New Incorporations Incorporations papers
were filed with the territorial secretary at Santa Fe May 9th as follows:
Alameda Water Company of Roswell capitalization, $7, 200; incorporators, William
F. Wells of Los Angeles, William B. Gatewood, Wendall M. Reed, Carl M Bird and
John T. Carlton; directors Carl M. Bird, Wendall M. Reed and William A Gatewood.
Western Parent Crude Rubber Company of Santa Fe capitalization $100,000;
incorporators and directors, Ishmael Sparks, Harvie Duval, Morton C. Miller,
John Howard Vaughn, A.B. Renchan and H.B Cartwright of Santa Fe. Winter Grovery
Company of Santa Fe capitalization, $3,000; incorporators and directors Thomas
Z. Winter, R.I. Winter and E.A. Meeke. On the 11th Incorporation papers were
filed by the Roswell Canning Factory, the incorporators being Charles E.
Tannehill, Joseph Morrison, J.W. Poe, W.S. Praeger and Lewis D. Fort of Roswell.
The capitalization is $10, 000 and the headquarters Roswell. The directors are
G.W. Medley, R.F. Barnes, R. P Bean, W.S. Praeger, H.F. Smith, L.O. Caffey, C.E.
Tannehill, J.P. White and Lewis D Fort.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Lieutenant General Adam R. Chaffee, United
States Army, who has been on a tour of inspection of some of the military posts
in New Mexico and Arizona, passed through New Mexico Thursday on his return to
Washington. It is understood that upon his recommendation Fort Bliss near El
Paso will be made a regimental post, that the garrison at Fort Wipple near
Prescott Arizona will be increased that many improvements will be made at Fort
Wingate in this territory and the strength of the garrison there increased also
that steps will be taken to build a spur of the Santa Fe Pacific from Wingate
Station to Fort Wingate a distance of ten miles, Santa Fe New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Care for Starving Stock
C.E. Belden of Hopewell, New Mexico has written the State Bureau of Child and
Animal Protection some encouraging news. In the winter when the stock in
Colorado along the New Mexico line was suffering Agent Harry B. Kerr in
investigating the situation, found that stock over the line in New Mexico was in
a condition equally had. he took the matter up with Governor Miguel A Otero and
Attorney General George W. Prichard of New Mexico. This agitation resulted in
arousing public sentiment and nearly 200 horses were rescued and cared for by
the citizens although there was no law compelling them to take this action. Mr.
Belden writes that the last of the stock so rescued has been sold and that the
receipts paid the expense of keeping the entire lot. Some few were claimed by
their owners, but in the majority of instances the horses were sold without
claimants, Denver News.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Inspecting the Forts Lt. Gen Adna R.
Chaffe, chief of staff of the Untied States army; Gen C.F. Humphrey,
quartermaster general, and Capt Grote Hutcheson of the general staff were at
Albuquerque may 11th en route to Fort Filey, Kansas, General Chaffee has just
completed a tour of inspection of the military posts of the Southwest and said,
"Our tour has taken us to Wipple Barracks, Fort Bayard, Fort Bliss and Fort
Wingate and every place we found the posts in splendid condition. At all I shall
recommend improvements. At Fort Wingate a railway between Wingate station on the
Santa Fe and the fort, ten miles distance, will be constructed at once at a cost
of probably $100,000. This will do away with heavy expense of freighting
supplies overland to the military post.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
A Roswell dispatch of May 9th says:
Brakeman W.A Gossett met with a railroad accident last night at Elida in which
one of his legs was cut off. Hopes are entertained for his recovery. While
attempting to cross the Rio Grande river at Fort Seldon a few days since, Denan
Walters was drowned. His three companions recovered the body several miles down
the river. C.M. Kandt a Santa Fe businessman who had resided there for many
years, dropped dead on the 10th May in his place of business from a hemorrhage
of the lungs. He is survived by a widow and daughter.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Thomas De Long who died at Albuquerque on
the 12 May at the age of sixty two years was quartermaster sergeant of Company
A. First California cavalry, during the Civil war. He was a prominent citizens
and well known Grand Army man.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
The resignation of William C Barnes of Las
Vegas, as a member of the cattle sanitary board was recently accepted by
Governor Otero and William C. McDonald of Carrizozo, Lincoln County, was
appointed to succeed him. Mr. Barnes will remain secretary.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
W.A. Gossett, the Pecos Valley &
Northwestern brakeman who had his leg amputated after a railroad accident at
Elida, died at Roswell May 14th from his injuries. He was the son of Warren J.
Gossett a passenger conductor on the south end of the Pecos Valley &
Northeastern lines.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
The Las Vegas Electric line which extends
ten miles into the Galliana canon was sold May 11 to W.H. Buddecke of St Louis
who represents St. Louis capital. A.H. Duncan of St. Louis was the chief owner
of the line. The new cars have been ordered and the line will be extended and
improved.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
The Rio Grande river has changed its bed
near Las Cruces and inundated many acres of formerly valuable farming lands. The
change in the course of the river was so great that a new ditch three miles long
will have to be built before irrigation facilities will be up to their former
standard. The present crop on several thousand acres will be ruined for lack of
water.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Tremendous excitement prevailed among the
Mexican population on the night of May 9th. The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Juan
Sisneros, who had been sent to take a burro to an arroyo near his home, failed
to return and searching parties were sent in all directions. It was finally
discovered that the little fellow was sound asleep at the house of the neighbor
who had taken him in.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
Rev Henry Watson Ruffner was appointed
chaplain of the First regiment of the militia by Governor Otero on the 13th May
and First Lt. Edward J. McWenie was appointed captain of the first squadron of
cavalry. Resignations were accepted from and honorable discharges granted to
Second Lieuts Stuart C. McCrimmon of Santa Fe and Charles B. Merrill who removed
from the territory.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
The annual commencement exercises of the
University of New Mexico were held at Albuquerque May 12 in the Elks theater.
Chancellor E. Benjamin Andrews of the University of Nebraska delivered the
baccalaureate address to a class of twelve graduates one of whom, Thomas Bell,
secured a Rhodes scholarship. The last year of the university has been the most
successful in the history of that institution.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
In the fourth annual territorial track and
field meet at Albuquerque May 10th in which teams from all the educational
institutions in the territory participated, the College of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts at Las Cruces carried off the honors scoring 66 out of 108 points.
Several records were broken. The winners retain the silver cup permanently,
having held it for two years in succession. The meet was largely attended and
the most successful ever held.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
A killing is reported to have taken place
at San Marcial May 13th. A native named Donaciano Perez was drunk and boisterous
and was known to have a pistol in his hip pocket. Officer Pailla attempted to
arrest the man but fearing trouble called Felipe Alderete to his assistance. A
scuffle ensued an Perez attempted to draw his gun where upon Alnereto shot Perez
in the face just to the left of the nose, causing instant death. The murder
seemed unjustifiable to Judge Gomez who held Alderete under a $5,000 bond.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
May 25, 1905
MURDERS MUST DIE Board of Pardons so
Decides:
Two of the Murderers of Mrs. Youngblood to be Hanged at an Early Date, One
Reprieved for Six Months. Denver, Colorado, May 18. After the hearing yesterday
in the governor's office, the state board of pardons announced its decision in
the case of the three Youngblood murderers who sought a commutating of sentence
from hanging to life imprisonment. The verdict was that Frederick Arnold and
Newton Andrews must be hanged on the week beginning Sunday, May 21st. Charles O
Peters whose sanity has been questioned was granted a six month's reprieve and
will be hanged the week beginning November 19th. All phases of the case were
carefully considered by the board of pardons. A report submitted by the sanity
commission signed by three of the doctors, stated that all three of the
murderers are sane.
An additional report signed by Dr. J.E. Courtney with regard to the mental condition of Charles O. Peters indicated uncertainty and this undoubtedly led to his reprieve. It was a sad gathering in the governor's office. The members of the board of pardons were intent upon carrying out the law and their final decision does so to the letter. The tears of mothers and relatives present were of no avail and neither were the please of attorneys for the youths. Willis Elliott made a strong plea for clemency for the men. He does not believe in capital punishment and made a sincere and eloquent talk against it. Col J.M. Essington, Arnolds attorney, also spoke asking clemency. Dr. Pierce S Smith made a general argument against capital punishment. Governor McDonald probably will approve the report of the board as he has stated he would be guided by its recommendation.
The following is the report of the sanity commission: May 12 1905, "We have this day examined as to the mental condition of Charles O Peters. No 5974 Frederick Arnold and Newton Andrews, now confined in the state penitentiary under sentence for death. In our opinion each of the said convicts is sane Respectfully Howeel T. Pershing MD, S.D. Hopkins, MD, F.N. Carrier MD. Dr. Courtney's report states that while there war many indications that Peters is feigning insanity some of his symptoms are those of dementia leaving a reasonable doubt as to his sanity.
Willis Elliott stated last night that if
sufficient money can be raised for the purpose the case of the Youngblood
murderers will be taken on appeal to the Untied States Supreme Court, providing
Governor McDonald will grant a stay of execution. It is estimated that it would
between $500 and $600 to appeal the case. An appeal would be taken on behalf of
some one member of the trio which would have the effect of staying execution in
all three if the high court accepted the case.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
New Mexico Land Offices
Arizonians are having a fight over the proposed removal of the United States
land office from Tucson to Phoenix and the chances are that the people of Tucson
and their friends will be strong enough to prevent the removal. It seems that
one land office is ample for the needs of Arizona. In this respect New Mexico is
ahead. This territory has four land offices and each does sufficient business to
show that it is a necessity and must remain intact in order to handle the volume
of business incidental to the making of homestead and desert land entries by
settlers and the disposition of other parts of the public domain in this
territory under the mineral and coal land laws of the United States.
It is the policy of the general land office
to discontinue a local land office as soon as the necessity for it ceases or as
soon as its business falls below a certain annual sum and it is found not self
maintaining. In this territory the business of the four land offices located at
Santa Fe, Roswell, Clayton and Las Cruces is on the increases which fact
indicates that many immigrants and homestead settlers are arriving in New Mexico
and that the public domain of this territory is being taken up and settled to a
much greater extent than people generally know--Santa Fe New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
New Mexico Crops
The crop bulletin for New Mexico issued June 13th says: Water continues abundant
and streams are again high. The lower Pecos valley has suffered a severe setback
in the loss of the Lake Avalon dam which went out having just been rebuilt.
Field crops generally are doing well, oats are nearing harvest and the
cultivation of corn is processing favorably ( rest of sentence unreadable)
nicely in northern districts, with excellent yield. The rains have afforded
opportunity for additional planting and some beans, cane and fodder crops have
been planted.
Range grasses have been greatly revived by
the rains and are growing finely and many stockmen report the best grass in many
years at this season. Some of the native grasses are maturing. Stock continues
to advance steadily and is rapidly approaching prime condition is all parts of
the territory. young stock is doing well especially lambs. The fruits continue
very promising and an abundance seems assured, although generally peaches and
pears will be a light yield. Cherries are being marketed in northern counties.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Electric Light Litigation
An important suit has been filed in the Bernalillo county District Court at
Albuquerque in which prominent citizens are involved. The plaintiff is Gregory
Page, a wealthy man of Gallup New Mexico, who recently purchased the Gallup
electric light plant from W.H. Gallenwater, president of the Monteguma Trust
Company of this city, W.H. Wold and Maynard Gunsul. Page is suing to have a deed
of trust for $10,000 set aside on the ground of fraud.
He charges the defendants with concealing
from him all knowledge of the deed of trust for $10,000 and that they sold him
the plant for $27, 500 representing this to be the sum for which a clear title
to the property would be given to him. Later it developed that the trust company
had a mortgage for $10,000 additional on the plant. The case promises to be
interesting owing to the prominence of the parties involved. The plaintiff asks
a recession of the contract on the ground of fraud and failure of specific
performance.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Territorial Reform School
Within a few months of the Territorial Reform School at El Rito, Rio Arriba
County, will be in active operation. It is an institution that is greatly needed
as now offenders against the criminal laws of the territory no matter of how
tender an age, are sent to Territorial Penitentiary for punishment. The fact
that during the past two years the people of the territory have taxed themselves
for the support an maintenance of four new territorial institutions namely, the
asylum for the blind a t Alamogordo, the Miner's Hospital at Raton, the Reform
School at El Rito and an orphans home at Belen speaks well for the public spirit
and patriotism existing in New Mexico--Santa Fe New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Sunday School Convention
An Albuquerque dispatch of June 14th says: The fifth annual convention of the
New Mexico Sunday School Association, which has been in session in this city two
days closed tonight with a big reception in honor of the visiting delegates in
the Lead Avenue Methodist church. Officers for the ensuing year were elected
today and are: Judge John R. McFle, Santa Fe, re elected president; Hiram
Hadley, Santa Fe, vice president; F.W. Spencer, Albuquerque, Secretary; C.
Herbert, Appleton, treasurer, E.M. Bullard of this city was chosen to represent
the New Mexico association at the meeting of the international association at
Toronto Canada, next week. The convention was largely attended and the most
successful ever held.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Pushing New Railroad
An Albuquerque dispatch of June 13th says: Information was received in this city
toddy from a high official of the Albuquerque Eastern, now in Chicago, stating
that arrangements had been completed where by the Albuquerque Eastern now
building from Moriarity to this city would be rushed to completion. The road is
to be eighty three miles in length and the grade for thirty miles is already
built. This will mean an outlet for the Rock Island into this city and this road
can then complete with the Santa Fe. Little question now remains about the real
ownership of road as it is practically a Rock Island Property. It will mean much
for Albuquerque, as in addition the line will be extended from Torrance to
Roswell.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
A Fortune in Sheep
An Albuquerque dispatch of June 16 says: Duncan McGillvray a young Scotchman who
landed in New Mexico a few years ago and engaged in the sheep industry with a
brother today marketed his wool clip for this year, amounting to $60,000 pounds
for which he secured the highest prices. His brother will soon market a clip of
75,000 pounds. hey report this year the greatest in the history of the sheep
industry in this territory. Both men own large ranches in the Estancia Valley,
and although they were poor boys a few years ago, they now possess fortunes.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Rushing D & RG Construction
A Las Vegas dispatch says: By Chief Justice Mills declining to accept
jurisdiction in an application for a writ of supersedes which would have the
effect of continuing an injunction removed by Judge McFle against the D & RG
Company, the company is able to continue to build its track in San Juan county
over the claimed right of way of the Arizona & Colorado road. No hearing can now
be had before the Supreme Court meets the last week of this month and the D & RG
with a big force is rushing to et the construction as far along as possible.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
The San Juan Chief Canning Company has signed a contract with the American Can
Company of Chicago for 60,000 cans to be delivered August 1st. This is an
indication of the vast advantage to the farmers of this section and the people
of this town that the institution that Mrs. McAlpine brought us when she located
here will be. The factory will get started about the middle of August this year
and will run the rest of the year. Mark the prediction the canning factory will
be one of the best paying institutions in the town and will only be second to
the mill in drawing in trade from a distance--Farmington Times
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
The automobile threatens to become a serious competitor of the railroad
especially in thinly populated sections like the Southwest. The automobile line
from Torrance to Roswell, for instance, might save the government $50,000 a year
in carrying the mails; it cuts the time between Santa Fe and Roswell in one half
and the cost to considerably less than one half. There re other sections of the
territory in which automobiles will sooner or later solve the problem of local
transportation. After the Scenic Highway is completed as automobile line between
Santa Fe and Las Vegas should not prove a chimerical project--Santa Fe New
Mexicans
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks, NM
June 29, 1905
A Las Vegas dispatch of June 17th says: The remains of Capt L. C Fort, who came
to Las Vegas from Baltimore is 1879 and until his death in Topeka Thursday was a
practicing attorney of this district, reached the city tonight. A committee from
the Bar Association met the remains at the depot and the association will have
charge of the funeral. Captain Fort entered the army during the Civil Wary at
age of fifteen and earned the rank of captain. He served in both branches of the
New Mexico Legislature, was city attorney several terms and district attorney
for four years. He was ranked as one of the ablest and most resourceful
attorneys in the Southwest. compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
June 29, 1905
Judge Ira A Abbott at Albuquerque Wednesday in the case of the Territory of New
Mexico vs. Stephen Stephany et al gave a decision in favor of the defendants,
and at the same time upheld the validity of chapter 15 of the Session Laws of
1905 of the territory of New Mexico under which the defendants had been indicted
by the grand jury of the District Court for McKinley county. He also criticized
the laws as being indefinite in not defining the word "village". The law
provides that no license for the sale of liquor shall be granted in towns or
villages of less than one hundred inhabitants. The defendants carried on the
saloon business at Clarkville, McKinely county, a coal camp and Judge Abbott
held that their houses, though not on the Clard Coal Company's land were within
the village, which has more than one hundred inhabitants--Santa Fe New Mexican
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Martin Relief
Act Invalid Judge John R. McFle of the First Judicial District Court has filed
his decision with the clerk of the District Court, in the Marin relief law case,
which was passed by the Thirty sixth Legislature February 4 1905. Judge McFle
decided that the law is unconstitutional because it is in violation of the third
section of the act of Congress known as the Springer act, which was approved
July 30, 1886; also that the tax levy authorized by the martin relief act on all
taxable property of the territory to purchase seed, grain and supplies for
farmers temporarily embarrassed in thirteen counties only is unauthorized and
void, the same being for private and not for public purposes.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Work on the deep well which is being
drilled by the Eastern railway of New Mexico is progressing satisfactorily. This
well will be sunk to a depth of 1,500 feet unless a strong flow of water is
struck at a less distance. This well is situated at Willard in the Estancia
Valley.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Incorporated in New Mexico
The following articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the
secretary of the territory July 18th:The Salazar Chemical Boiler Cleaner
Company: the Incorporators are Enrique M Salazar, H. Salazar, Charles L.
Hernandes, Las Vegas; Caprina Salazar, Albuquerque; George P Garwood, Chicago
and Eugenia Manderfield, Santa Fe. The purpose for which the company was
incorporated are to manufacture and sell a certain chemical compound for
cleaning boilers, the said compound having been patented by C. Cierano Balazar
and Enrique Salazar. The capital stock is$150,000. The term of existence is
fifty years and the principal place of business is Las Vegas with E.H. Salazar
named as agent.
The Sellers Printing Company; the incorporators are D.K.B. Sellers, John Stewart and Jas V. Voorhees, all of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The objects for which this company was formed are to publish newspaper and serial publications, books, pamphlets, and to do all kinds of job printing. The capital stock is $20,000.The term of existence is fifty years and principal place of business is Albuquerque. The Roswell Creamery Company; the incorporators are J.J. Hagerman, Nathan Jaffe, George M Slaughter, W.S. Prager, Herbert Fitz Gerald, H. P Hobson, Maurice Prince and others all of Roswell. The term of existence is fifty years and the principal place of business is Roswell with H.P Hobson named as agent. The capital stock is $10,000. Wicks Gulch Mining Company; incorporated by Walter K. Mallette of Mont Clair Indiana; John A Henry of Chicago Illinois and William W. Williams of Hillsboro New Mexico.
The object for which this company was incorporated are to do a general mining milling and smelting business to purchase, own, lease, hold, mortgage, sell and convey real and personal property, to own, buy, lease, mortgage, convey and sell mines and mining claims to build construct and own buildings, machinery, telephones, tramways, flumes wells, reservoirs and water ways. The capital stock is $1,500, 000.The term of existence is fifty years and the principal place of business is Hillsboro with William H. Buckner named as agent.
The Riverside Irrigation Company;
incorporated by F.W. Plato, F.N. Davis, C.A. Ringo, C.H. Baumbaugh and J.G.
Rompel all of Kansas City, Missouri. The objects of the corporation are to
purchase, operate and control irrigation and ranch lands in the territory of New
Mexico. The term of existence is fifty years and the principal place of business
is Kansas City Missouri. The capital stock is $500,00.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Professor and Mrs. E.L. Hewett are guests at the sanitarium and will make this city their headquarters for the summer. Professor Hewett filed the important position of president of the Normal University of New Mexico at Las Vegas for several years and that very acceptably and successfully. He is now connected with the Bureau of Ethnology in Washington in an important position and is in NW Mexico making scientific investigations in archaeology, cliff dwellings mound buildings and historical objects generally--Santa Fe New Mexican. Value of Good Roads The Estancia News complains because the Board of County Commissioners of Torrance county has thus far established only two public roads.
There are boards of but few other counties that did as well in so short a time. The Estancia News maintains that there should be a public road along every section line and that roads a mile apart are not too many. Santa Fe county dare hardly think of suck luxuries at present for it does not even keep in repair the roads it has. The road from Santa Fe to Glorieta for instance one of the most traveled highways in the county and part of the historic Santa Fe trail has been in bad condition for a number of years and where it passes over Apache hill is today hardly passable.
It is remarkable too that as soon s the
Santa Fe trail enters San Miguel county it is kept is much better condition
which redounds to the benefit of the many settlers of that county who use it and
results in diverting traffic to Las Vegas which is farther away than Santa Fe
but much more approachable on account of the better condition of the roads
centering there. This is a matter that the Board of County Commissioners should
bear in mind when it divides the county into road districts under new law and
appoints road commissioners who would be held responsible for the condition of
the roads in their districts--Santa Fe New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Alfalfa and Mule Ranch A Roswell dispatch says: The Riverside Irrigation Company, a firm of five Kansas City Missouri capitalists has bought 3,160 acres of land on the Pecos River, forty miles north of Roswell and will start one of the greatest alfalfa farms in the Unites States. The entire tract will be planted in alfalfa and it is hoped to obtain from three to five cuttings each season. The land was purchased from Charles H. Flato of Texas. Besides raising alfalfa the company will make a specialty of raising mules and expects to establish a market for those animals in the territory.
One thousand acres of the land purchased in
now ender ditch and the balance will be ditched and put in immediate shape for
crops. The water will be obtained from the Pecos river, pumps being used to
supplement the gravity flow. The headquarters of the company will be at Roswell
and all supplies will be hauled from this city. At the start twenty five men
will be employed on the ranch and later this number will be considerably
increased.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
The Burro Mountain Copper Company has
signified its intention to donate a splendid school house site to the newly
created district of Leopold, in Grant county, comprising gone acre of ground,
conveniently situated.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Richard Huber of the New Mexico mounted
police arrived last evening from southern Taos County. Mr. Huber has been
rounding up the stock stolen by the Claude Doane gang and brought three horses
to the capital this trip. He says that the police are kept pretty busy now
looking after cattle thieves, sheep thieves and other breakers of the law--Santa
Fe New Mexican.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Smith Brannan, a cowboy on the Willis ranch
on the Aplahaps in Las Animas county was struck by lightening and instantly
killed at 4;30 o'clock Friday afternoon July 21st, while riding alone on the
range several miles from any habitation. The horse he was riding was killed. His
body was not found until next day and was sent to Rocky Ford where his parents
reside.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
C.F. Lamountain, representing the American De Forest Wireless Telegraph Company is in the city and has made arrangements for the immediate installation of a station here says an Albuquerque dispatch of July 24th. He states that every town of any size in New Mexico and Arizona will have a station. Albuquerque will be a relay station an headquarters for wireless telegraph stations in this part of the Southwest.
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
Grant county has twenty three school
districts, twenty-three schools and thirty teachers. The total enrollment for
the year just passed was 1,560 and the average daily attendance was 837.The
total census of school children was 3,564.The receipts for school purposes for
the year were approximately $17,000 and the expenditure about $14,000.County
Superintendent A.N. White is now preparing his annual report to be used by the
governor in his annual report to secretary of the interior.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
White Oaks NM
August 3, 1905
A correspondent of the New Mexican gives a
glowing description of the pecos forest reserve and ends by writing : "If your
friend comes to visit you from the East and tells you that New Mexico in an arid
dreary country, take him over the Scenic road to the Pecos and then up the
Caperite Ridge. you ought to have a week to do it although it can be done in
three days. You will thus make another convert to the opinion of the writer that
Providence has blessed New Mexico manifold and that he crowned his work when he
fashioned the Sangre de Cristo range and led its thousand sparkling springs and
rivulets into the gulch down which flows the Pecos River, from the foot of the
Trechas Peaks to the historic church of the pueblos at Pecos.
compiled by Michelle White
Carrizozo: HOME OF THE APPLE
Carrizozo Is a new and growing town in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Is division
station for the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad. Is situated in one of the
richest alleys in the Southwest. Is Supply point for an immense mining and stock
region. Is surrounded with fertile valley lands, thousands of acres of which are
open to entry under the homestead laws. Is by both soil and climate the natural.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 1, 1907
Ira O. Wetmore
Last Saturday afternoon as Ira O. Wetmore of this place was going to Lincoln on
business, his attention was attracted by a horse wandering around on the prairie
with the saddle and bridle on and on looking around a little he found the dead
body of an old man by the name of Silva, who has lived in the Tucson Mountains
for many ears. The Justice of the Peace at Nogal was notified at once and bad
the body removed to the ranch of Jose Vega and held an inquest resulting in a
verdict of death from heart failure, there being no marks on the body to
indicate injury by accident or violence. The fact of the rope being taken down
from the saddle is an indication that he got off of his horse and sat down by
the road side and died of a heart failure. The deceased was a respected citizen,
and one of the oldest inhabitants of the country, being past 70 years of age.
The body was taken to Capitan for interment after the inquest by his sons who
were notified as son as the death was known.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 1, 1907
UNLAWFUL FENCES
The following older of the Department of the interior being a master of general
interest throughout the territory we publish it for the benefit of our readers.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 1, 1907
Department of Interior
Department of Interior Secretary's Office Washington DC Jan 3 1907 Commissioner
General Land Office Sir: Referring to the circular of instructions to special
agents of your office approved by me February 29 1904, relative to their duties
under the act of February 25 1885, entitled "An act to prevent unlawful
occupancy of the public lands," you are advised that said circular is herby
amended and mod fled as follows. I shall be the duty of the special agent on
receipt of any charge or complaint or upon information being required by him
from any source that an unlawful enclosure is being maintained by any person or
person association or corporation to at once proceed to secure sufficient data
including a description of the lands enclosed with reasonable certainty not
necessarily by metes and bounds nor by Governmental subdivision of surveyed land
but only so that the enclosure may be identified and the person or persons
guilty of the violation as nearly as may be and by description if the name can
not on reasonable inquiry, be obtained and to at once submit the case, with the
data thus obtained to the Untied States Attorney for prosecution. It shall be
the duty of the special agent and he shall be an instructed to be alert and
vigilant to detect the existence of unlawful enclosures for his district and
proceed in accordance with the above directions and he is not construe his
duties as requiring that there must be formal complaint filed before he can act
but it shall be his duty to above stated to take the initiative himself.
Respectfully E.A. HITCHCOCK, Secretary of the Interior.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 15, 1907
Mine Matters
From M.P. Coakley we learn of the discovery of what sees to be the richest mine
ever located near Alamogordo. Almost in the town a mine containing native
copper, hematite of iron and free milling gold has been discovered, and the fend
can be traced on the surface for two miles. From the put down some of the
pretties samples of ore ever seen in this section have been taken out. At the
bottom of the shaft J.C. Dunn took a quantity of dirt and had J.H. Whittlesey an
old time miner wash it and Mr. Whittlesey found wire gold and magnetic iron. Mr.
Coakley states that in all his mining experience in the San Andres where it is
claimed there are all kinds of oar and good prospects he has not seen anything
to equal this discovery. Capt. Thos T. Leak a reliable expert miner, who has
worked in the San Andreas mines for many years says he has never seen anything
to equal this prospect.
Hon. Nestor A Young of Los Angeles, California took up an adjoining claim. Mr.
Young is an old timer in the California mining districts and is well pleased
with what he has seen of this mine. Mr. Young may be back soon to help finance a
company. M.P. Coakley, County Treasurer J.C. Dunn and Walter Irish of Des Moines
Iowa are the locaters and Probate Clerk H.H. Majors and others have filed on
adjoining claims.
The samples on exhibition in the office of County Treasurer J.C. Dunn and as
fine specimen of ore ever looked at and indicate a rich body of copper and other
minerals in that vicinity. Capt Leak, Nester A Young and M.P. Coakley are
reliable mining men and from their experience in mining fields leads them to be
reasonably sure of a rich body of ore in this mine. A company is to be
organized, financed and put to work and developments will be watched with great
interest, Alamogordo News.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 15, 1907
OIL CAN EXPLODES BURNS WOMAN AND CHILD TO
DEATH IN THEIR HOME AT PARSONS. LAST MONDAY MORNING, FRANTIC HUSBAND AND FRIENDS
POWERLESS TO ASSIST.
Last Monday morning at about 8:30 o clock the mining camp of Parsons in this
county was the scene of one of the most terrible accidents which has ever
occurred in this region. Mrs. William Protheroo and her child three years old
were burned to death in their home, which was destroyed with all of its contents
by the explosion of an oil can. From all reports it seems that Mrs. Protheroe
must have been starting a fire in the cook stove with oil being a five gallon
can for the purpose when the oil ignited probably from some fire which remained
in the stove and exploded with terrific force. Mrs. Long and her daughter hear
the explosion and seeing the house in flames tried to get to Mrs. Protheroe and
help her finding this impossible, they at once called the men from the mill, but
they were powerless to do anything as the house was a mass of flame when they
reached it. A letter from parsons states that the stove was blown completely to
pieces and the remains of the oil can also gave evidence of the terrible force
of the explosion. Mrs. Protheroe was 41 years old, a native of Pennsylvania, and
leaves brothers and sisters in that state besides her husband who is a machinist
in the employ of the Eagle Mining and Development Company to mourn her sad
death.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
Feb 15, 1907
Partial copy of article
D. W. Roberts
A few days ago Capt D.W. Roberts was in town from his camp at the south end of
the Oscuro mountains about thirty miles from here, buying supplies and attending
to his business in connection with his mines in that district. Mr. Roberts is an
old timer in this region and has pretty thoroughly explored the whole of this
part of the territory and he expressed the belief while talking with a
representative of this paper that the country surrounding and tributary to
Carrizozo would have one of the richest copper producing districts in the
southwest and that the time not far instant when this condition would develop.
While here Mr. Roberts showed......Cont. on page 3, not copied here.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
University Commencement
We have received an invitation from the board of regents and faculty of the
University of New Mexico for the annual commencement exercises which were
inaugurated that evening at Albuquerque which he presentation of the class play
"Merry Wives of Windsor." Rev. Hugh Cooper, pastor of the Presbyterian church in
the Duke City, will deliver the baccalaureate address next Sunday and Governor
Hagerman is on the program for an address at the graduating exercises proper on
Friday May 10. The program is full in as follows:
April 30, Tuesday, Opera House
8:30 pm, The Annual Play "The Merry Wives of Windsor"
May 5 Sunday, Opera House
8:30 pm Baccalaureate Address Rev Hugh Cooper
May 7 Tuesday, Opera House
8:30 pm Oratorical contest
May 8 Wednesday, University Campus 10 am Class Day
May 9 Thursday, University Dining Hall 7 pm, Alumni Banquet by (special
invitation)
May 10 Friday, Opera House 8:30 pm Commencement address by Governor Herbert J.
Hagerman. The fall semester of the University will open Monday August 19 1907.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
StrAYED
One black horse branded S cross L connected on left thigh and shoulder. One bay
mare with white in face, both ears split, branded E A D on left thigh and J U L
on right shoulder. Will pay ten dollars first place where I can get them. George
Sepulver of Eichel, NM.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Commercial Club Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Carrizozo Commercial Club next Wednesday at
Gallecber and Company's store. It is necessary that all should be present at
this meeting and there are some very important matters to discuss.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Modern Methods of Farming in New Mexico
The following editorial taken from a recent issue of the Western Trail is worth
consideration by the people who are inclined to think of settling in New Mexico
as it gives truths in regard to conditions here which many do not realize as
they will in a few years. The majesty o the country is its agricultural
resources. It is the filter of the soft which supports the land and produces the
material for commercial development and prosperity. New Mexico is attracting
more attention today then at any former time on account of its agricultural
possibilities. Home seekers are going to the Territory in great numbers, taking
up and purchasing large acres of and and building new agricultural communities
of considerable importance. While New Mexico lies within the Simi-arid belt, it
is not altogether dependent upon an uncertain rainfall. In some parts of the
Territory the timely use of water by irrigation is necessary in production of
crops, but a large portion of the Territory east of the Rocky Mountains along
the Rock Island Frisco Lines all through the so called "Semi-arid Belt" has vast
agricultural possibilities without the aid of irrigation.
The Twentieth Century is the age of scientific development and this is as true of the methods of agriculture as of the methods of manufacturing and transportation. The genius of the Anglo Saxon Race is rapidly eliminating the element of chance from the problem of Soil Culture. The Semi arid Belt which a few years ago was considered wholly unfit for Agriculture is today under the system of Dry Soil Farming commonly known as "the Campbell System" and by the aid of irrigation producing larger and better crops every year. The farmer of today is learning to store up the rainfall in two ways. He first keeps his soil in such a state of cultivation that a large portion of the rainfall is absorbed as it falls.
The flood waters are retained in reservoirs
for use in time needed. By the general use of these modern methods the farmer
not only protects himself from devastating floods, but his crops are also
protected from drought. The time is already here when he who keeps abreast of
the times and adopts the Modern Methods of Soil Culture need have little fear of
droughts. Now this once despised region promises to out strip in soil products
the humid section. Modern irrigation has passed the experimental stage. people
are beginning to understand that to control the water supply is to insure the
harvest. The development of the semi arid west through irrigation has become a
national policy and that portion of our domain which not with standing its
fertile soil its material wealth and its wonderful climate, was despised because
of its ability is rapidly gaining the title of, "The Better Half of the United
States."
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Exchange Bank of Carrizozo
Messrs George L. Ulrick, Frank J. Sager and H.B. Dawson turned the key on the
Exchange Bank of White Oaks Tuesday evening at the close of business and on
Wednesday morning opened up the new Exchange Bank in Carrizozo thus beginning
business on Carrizozo on the first of this month. This marks the advent of
another important business enterprise for our town and one for which our people
have been looking for some time. the bank and its officers are now a part of
Carrizozo and will be closely allied to all matters pertaining to its
advancement and development.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
C.C. Bourne
C.C. Bourne expects to leave for Kansas City this evening on business and will
be gone about a week or ten days. he went provided with a liberal supply of
advertising matter for the valley, and as he has had 14 years of successful
experience in dry farming in this vicinity, he should be able to do some good
work on the immigration line while back there.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
A.H. Womack
A.H. Wormack of Mescalera is in town again arranging for the erection of a
telephone line. We are informed the construction of this line is new assured and
that work will begin soon as the preliminary arrangements can be completed.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Fine New Typewriter
C.E. Buchert, traveling agent for the Smith Premier Typewriter Company with
headquarters at Denver was in our town Monday looking after the interests of
typewriter users. Manager J.R. Cananing of the Carrizozo Trading Company who is
never satisfied with anything short of perfection placed an order with Mr.
Buchert for one of the "Worlds Best Typewriters" a Smith Premier No. 4 with
three color attachment and other improvements not found on any other machine.
This machine takes the place of an L.C. Smith purchased sometime ago end which
failed to give satisfaction.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Murders Escape
Two murderers who were confined in the jail at Lincoln made their escape last
Friday night and up to the present time have not been recaptured. Rosarso Amilio
was under sentence to hang was one of them while the man Gomez, who was recently
captured by Sheriff Own and who is said to have three murders marked up against
him. The general opinion seems to be that they had assistance from the outside
of the jail in making their escape and that they were only out a short time
until they secured horses and guns with which to make their dash for liberty.
The chances are against ever getting either of them and particularly so in the
case of Gomez who is a past master in the art of evading the officers.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Exchange Bank
Note the change in the ad of the Exchange Bank, this institution is now locating
in Carrizozo any person wishing to do business with it should call or address
this place instead of White Oaks as formerly.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
Alex Norris
Alex Norris of Pottsville Texas is visiting friends in our town this week and is
thinking of locating here.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 3, 1907
W. N. Kennedy
W. N. Kennedy of White Oaks has moved to Carrizozo and opened an ice cream
parlor. He has a nicely fitted room in the building of D.C. Morris near the drug
store of Dr. Paden and is prepared to furnish the best of soft drinks and
confectionery in addition to the cream.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
StrAYED
One black horse branded S cross L connected on left thigh and shoulder. One bay
mare with write in face, both ears split, branded E A D on left thigh and J U L
on right shoulder. Will pay ten dollars first place where I can get them. George
Sepulver, Eichel NM
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
HISTORIC CHURCH BURNS Built in Seventeenth Century and Destroyed by Fire May 14, 1907 Built before the pilgrim fathers landed on Plymouth Rock and used continually from that day until yesterday, the Catholic church at Ysletz was last night destroyed by fire said to have ignited from the candles burning before the alter. The destruction was complete, the fire fighting facilities of Ysleta being entirely inadequate to combat the conflagration. A few relics of great antiquity were saved, by the heroic efforts of Father Cordova and his congregation. The fire was discovered shortly before 8 o'clock and an alarm given which soon brought every citizen of the village to the scene, but it was of no avail and the historic place was soon a mass of ruins with ever thing a total loss except a few movable articles which were taken out before the fire had gained too great headway. The old church was built in the very heart of Ysleta in fact the village had been built up of on all sides around it. It was a very large structure, built of adobe and situated on a little knoll. It was built in the shape of a cross that being a favorite form of architecture among the Spanish missionaries. The surrounding grounds of the church consist of about seven acres, enclosed by a high adobe fence over which grape vines clustered profusely.
The actual date of the building of this
church is not known but the records which existed until yesterday showed grants
of land in that vicinity from Carlos II of Spain to Frav Jouquin Ynojosa of the
order of Franciscans dated 1692 showing that it was an existing church at that
time. The date is usually set about the beginning of the 17th century. The
Ysleta church was officially known as "Nuestra Senora de Carmel" or "Our Lady
Carmel." It was first known as the church of Corpus Christi but the name was
changed later. Above the main altar was a statue of our lady Carmel. Many other
statues of noted figures in sacred history were scattered about the church. That
this church was formerly one of the rich ones of the new world was proven some
years ago when in excavating in the churchyard a large silver sacristy lamp of
unique pattern and peculiar workmanship bearing Spanish dates of several hundred
years ago was found. It is supposed that it was buried at a time when the
Indians were particularly dangerous to keep it from falling into their hands
should the village be captured. The greatest loss in this is the destruction of
the archives of the church. Here for hundreds of years the people of this
vicinity had been piously recorded at birth, marriage, and death, and these are
now destroyed it being impossible to save any of them, El Paso Herald
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
EDMUND G. ROSS DEAD
Man who saved Andrew Johnson from Conviction Passed away in Albuquerque Edmund G
Ross Ex senator from Kansas and ex governor of New Mexico died at his home in
Albuquerque on Wednesday of last week. Thus ended the earthly career of the man
whose vote saved Andrew Johnson from conviction under the charges made in the
articles of impeachment filed against him. The same vote called down upon
Senator Ross' head the imprecations of the people of the state he represented
and caused him to spend the remaining forty years of his life an exile from the
state of his adoption. Happily however he lived long enough to know that the
people of Kansas and in fact the people of the entire nation had learned to
recognize the wisdom the devotion to principle and the complete self sacrifice
under which he cast his vote at the close of the impeachment proceedings.
Edmund G Ross was born in Ashland Huron County Ohio, December 7 1829. At ten he
entered a printing office. IN 1847 he traveled through Indiana, Illinois and
Wisconsin as a journey man printer, and was married in 1848 to Miss Fannie
Lathrop a native of New York. Seven children were born of the marriage, Mrs.
Ross dying in 1896 after fifty one years of married life. As a newspaper man
Ross was employed on the Milwaukee Free Democrat, the Milwaukee Sentinel, the
Lawrence Kansas Tribune and the Topeka Tribune, which he founded in 1859. After
serving with the "Free State Troops" in the border wars he was elected a member
of the Wyandotte constitutional convention, which framed the constitution under
which the territory of Kansas was admitted into the union. He founded the Kansas
State Record since become the Topeka Capital in partnership with his brother and
the two erected the first three story concrete building exclusively for
newspaper purposes in Kansas. In 1862 Ross raised a company of volunteers in
Topeka for the support of the union cause became its captain and in 1864 was
promoted to major of the Eleventh Kansas infantry. He served as colonel o
battalion during the Price raid and participated in many engagements at one time
having three horses shot under him and his shoulder straps shot away.
He served along the Kansas-Missouri border. After the war Ross published the
Kansas Tribune at Lawrence. Governor Crawford of Kansas in 1866 appointed Ross
to the seat in the senate mad vacant by the suicide of James Lane and in 1867 he
was elected by the legislature to the office for the term of 1867 to 1871. On
his return to Kansas after the impeachment trial, Ross was refused work on
various newspapers though the work of the political ring which feared to see him
get back into politics. He went to Coffeyville, Kansas and for several years
published "Ross's Paper" exposing political corruption in the state, his plant
being finally destroyed by a cyclone, Returning to Lawrence in 1873 he founded
the "Evening Paper" and as its editor procured the downfall of United States
Senator Pomeroy, Later he and his son published the "Spirit of Kansas" a weekly
at Lawrence, the elder Ross afterward becoming foreman of the Lawrence Journal.
Later he helped issue the "Daily Standard" at Lawrence. In 1880 he came to New
Mexico and went to work at the printer's case on the Albuquerque Journal,
remaining there until his appointment as governor by Cleveland in 1885.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
WEDDING BELLS
Last night at the home of A.M. Pateo?, White Oaks were married Miss Gussita
Kastler? an Julian Taylor both of that place. Rev S.M. Roberts of Carrizozo
performed the ceremony. After the ceremony a reception was given for the newly
wedded pair by the groom's parents at their home. Both these young people were
popular as was demonstrated by the many beautiful presents which the two
received and their many friends join to wishing them much happiness. Those who
attended from here were J.N. White and family, Misses Nettie Lee, Carrie Simms,
Dottie White and Messer Gorge White, George Queen, H. B. Dawson and S.M.
Roberts.
compiled by Michelle White
The Outlook
Carrizozo NM
May 17, 1907
TOWN GROWING
The latest addition to our thriving little town is the Highlands Addition, which
has just been platted and will soon be placed on the market by George Roslington
and D. Johnson. This addition is situated just across the railway south of town
and is a part of what formed the homestead entry of Mr. Roslington the location
being high and rolling and commanding a fine view of the town and surrounding
country and it is the intention of the owners to make it a residence suburb of
the town.
compiled by Michelle White
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