Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1902-08-16
The new POSTMASTER TAKES CHARGE.
Relieves Postmaster Simon Nusbaum Today-New As
sistant Postmaster and Other Personnel

sstant Postmaster and Other Personnel.
Paul A. +. Walter the new postmas-
ter of this city, took charge of the post
office here today, relieving Postmaster
Simon Nusbaum, who served four wears
and two months in that capacity. The
public funds, postage stamps and other
public property were checked off and
turned over to the new postmaster.
Some office, furniture, the property of
Mr.. Nusbaum, was also purct ased by
Postmaster Walter, as the same is nee
essary for the proper conduct of the
office, George w. Armijo, who has been
appointed assistant postmaster, gave his
bond and was sworn in today and com
mences his active duties in the morning.
The remainder Of the force will consist
of John X. Stauifer, of this city, money
order and registry clerk; Charles Par
sons, mail and distributing clerk; and
Vivian Griego, porter. Mr.. Stauffer will
not actively assume the duties of his po-
sition until the first of September. as he
now holds the responsible place of book
keeper and collector with the Santa Fe
Water and Light Company, which he
has resigned to date August 31st. A. M.
Blake. of Washington, D. c., who had
oern appointed registry and .so,Ia, or-
der clerk, declined the position, as he
received post office appointment with
better pay at the Denver, Colorado, post
office, which he has accepted. Judging
from Mr.. Walters career and reputa-
tion, the office will be conducted in
first class and most acceptable manner.
Observation-Disclosures
remembered as the daughter of Con-
tractor Wiley who formerly resided in
this city. Mr. Wiley was one of the
early settlers, and the family will be
remembered by all of the older resi-
dents.
There We're rumors around town to-
day that there We're several llold-up
men near the city and that they We're
figuring on pouncing down on the town
when the pay checks arrive and doing
business 1t cannot be verified and Is
probably only some one indulging in a
pipe dream. About eight months or so
ago it will be remembered that the
same rumors gained ground and they
seemed to be so substantial, that the
two banks came out that evening in
the papers and announced q reward of
$1,000 for the apprehension of any man
who even tried to break in anywhere.
This was sufficient to keep the robbers
away from the town, and they passed
the city up.
Pelham Glassford left today to re-
sumo his studies at West Point after
spending his vacation here at home.
Mrs. w. G.. Hayden has cards out for
a party on the 22d. 1t is to be given in
honor of Misses Lubbock and Parke.
Hon. Jefferson Reynolds went over to
Santa Fe this afternoon for short
business trip. He will return tomor-
row.
Rev. J. H. Selby and wife returned
this afternoon from their long vacation
trip to California. They report a splen-
did time and a good rest.
Rev. j. B. Gallon, who has been in
New Mexico for the past 20 years. left
today for Europe to see his parents.
There was a wedding among the
Castenada employees last night. Elmer
M. SwartzelI. the second cook. was
married to Miss Eva 0. Ashbaugh of
Lamy The wedding was held at the
Presbyterian parsonage, Rev. Norman
Skinner conducting the ceremony,
which took place at s o'clock. Miss
Mary McDermott acted as bridesmaid.
and j. Van Endert as best man. The
couple departed for Lamy and will
take trip to California before they
return here.
J. M. Quinley. brother of AL and
Frank Quinley of this city. is here
from Merced. Calf, on visit to his
brothers.
The remains of Thomas X. Elvey will
be shipped tomorrow to Phoenix,
Ariz., where they will be inferred. The
wife of the dead man is expected to ar
rive tomorrow from Chicago to look
after the arrangements and accompany
the remains to Phoenix.
Hon. ]. S. Duncan and w. G. Hay
den are expected to return Sunday
from their trip over the territory In the
interest of the Southwestern Building
Association.
Harry Paine returned this afternoon
from his several weeks trip to Kansas
where he visited his relatives.