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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18

j. Wistar Crawford Of I'm on is Wis
iting in the city and county.
w. G. Burdette of Paul was in the
city yesterday.
L. G.. Traynham was up from Culum-
bia few days the past week.
The many friends of Mac Thomason,
of Owings Station, were glad to greet
him tn the city, Friday.
Clarence Shell, q popular young citi-
zen of Gray Court was in town Mon
day.
w. l. Cunningham of Madden was
here Saturday for the Cotton Growers
Meeting.
Cross Hill was we'll represented at
the Cotton Association by w. b.
Fuller and Conway Dial.
Judge r. G. Watts is spending this
week in the city. He will hold Court
here next week.
Mrs. w. A. Stands and Miss Rosa
Bailey of Clinton visited Mr.. and Mrs.
M l.. Copeland this week.
Cotton Growers Hugh Mahon, j. @.
Wasson and a. w. Sharp came down
from sullivan for the Convention,
j. Wilson Blskely, Bud Davall and
Jos F.. Todd represented Scunlatown at
the meeting Saturday.
E, t. Shell, A. G. Owiogs and Hugh
Wallace were OF the de'eeati n from
Dlals a. the Cotton Growers Associa-
tion.
S. d. Puckett, one of the substantial
farmers of the county, was in town Sat
urday from Tip Top, attend ns the con-
vention.
w. p Harris, F. B. Martin and J.
Nj. DeShields were of the large and ro-
preventative delegation here Saturday
from Youngs.
w. b. Anderson, Arthut Riddle and
Wash Miller were here here Saturday
from Waterloo for the Convention of
farmers
Jacks sent j. w. @. Bell, j. G.. Nc
MILAN, j. 81. Pitts and Thos. l.. John
son to the County Cotton Growers
Convention.
Among this delegates from Hunter to
the Farmers Meeting Saturday were
II. z. Ada'r, w. A. Boyd, j. III. Hun
ter, G. @. Hopkins, r.. Il. Dunlap and
Guy Copeland.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
MARRIAGE NEAR THE CITY.
Miss Rosa Bell Moore and Mr.. Ralph
B. Terry Wed.

Miss Rosa Bell Moore, this youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. p.
Moore, and Mr.. Ralph B. Terry of
Rocking ham, N. O., were united in
marriage at ilaif past three o'clock
Sunday afternoon last, at the home o.:
the bride, three miles south OF the city.
The ceremony, which was performed
by Rev. John ID. Pitts, ID. ID, WAS wit
messed by members Of both families
and few close friends.
Immediately after the ceremony an
elegant buff It luncheon was served.
Mrs. Terry is general tavorite
socially wherever known and withal
very amiable and most estimab!e
young woman.
Mr.. Terry Is younger brother Of
MIR, II. Terry, one Of the leading mer-
chants Of this city. He is we'll and pop
ularly known here having spent several
cease at his brothers. store, besides his
frequent visits to the city for number
of years.
The bridal couple left Monday after
noon for visit 10 North Carolina.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
Hugh EicheIberger's 10Th birthday

Master Hugh Eichelberger invited
fourteen of his little friends to Join
him Friday evening in the celebration
of his tenth birthday.
A most delightful dinuer was served
consisting of all the good things of tie
season, including can of delicious
peaches the sane age of Master Hugh.
Ths occasion was one of great delight
and genuine enjoyment.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
FIRE LAST NIGHT.
Residence OF /. Il. Balentine Burned to
the GrOuud.

The residence of Irby T. Bal
entine located on Main Street,
three iblocks east of the public
square was destroyed by fire at 9
o'clock last night. Mr.. and Mrs.
Balentine had just retired when
the alarm of fire was made by
some one in the street.
The fire started in the east
room of the main part of the
house. The building was a
wooden structure and the flames
spread rapidly. Before the fire
department reached the scene
the house was doomed.
The house belonged to Hogan
S. Goggans of Cross Hill and
was worth about $1,000. Amount
of insurance unknown.
Mr.. Balentine had $500 insur-
ance on his furniture. Very lit
tie was saved.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
HEALTHY MOTHERS.

Mothers should always keep in &c cd
bodily health. They owe it 20 their
children. Yet 1t is no unusual signt to
see mother, with babe in arms,
coughing violently and exhibiting all
the symptoms OF n consumptive ten
dency. And why should this danger
Gus condition exist, dangerous alike to
mother and child, when DIR. Boschee's
German Syrup would put stop TO il
at once? No mother should he without
this old and tried remedy in the house
for its timely use will promptly cAre
any lung, throat or bronchial trouble
in herself or her children. The worst
cough or cold can be speedily cured by
German Syrup so can hoarseness and
congestion Of the bronchial tubes. 1t
makes eXpectoration easy, and gives
instant relief and refreshing rest to
the cough-raked consumptive. New
trial bottles, 25c; large size, 75c, At
all druggists,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
CLINTON. N.HUNTER
AUXILIARY CLUB.
Organized i'm Interest of
Cotton Situation.
DIR. STANDS PRESIDENT
Miss Vance Entertains. Ladies' Aid
Society gave Delightful Party
Tom McCullum Dies in
Texas

Clinton, Jan. 16.-Sixty farmers and
citizens who are interested in the cot
ton situation met In the Council cham
Der on Jan. 10th and organized the
Clinton-Hunter Township Auxiliary
Club. w. A. Stands was elected chair
man and j. r. Jacobs secretary. The
next meeting will be on Jan. 21st. The
following delegates were appointed to
attend the convention in Laurens whic
met on the 18th: Job Simpson, p. 8.
Bailey and r.. p. Adair,
On Tuesday afternoon Miss Laura
Vance entertained, complimentary to
Miss Inez Dickson of Seneca. Those
present were Mesdames r. B. Vance,
G. M. Bailey, j. w. Copeland, j. 1.
Copeland, Misses Ina Vance, Iuez
Dickson and Ellene McCaslan.
John Ferguson of Spartanburg was
In town several days during the past
week.
Mrs. j. l.. Hopkins of Laurens is Wis.
1ting relatives in town.
Mrs. Prather and children left last
week on visit 10 friends in Florida.
DIR. G. w. Marburt of Ninety Six was
one of cur visitors last week.
The Indies Aid Society of the Pres
byterian church gave another delight
ful Birthday party Tuesday after.
noon at the residence of Mrs. w. S.
Bean. Quite nice sum was realized,
which 81 les to suDnort q cbiId o. t1,o
Miss Giles o. Greenwood Is the guest
of Mrs. Walker Bailey.
The death of Tom McCullum, an old
pupil of the Thornwell Orphanage,
which occurred IN Texas last week, is
deeply regretted by his many friends In
Clinton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
MERCHANTS NEWS

b. sure to get orc of the folding met
al door mats at S. Nj. & Il. II. Wilkes s
Company.
Go too b Simmons Co.'S bi.. January
sale for bargains.
We extend to a h and eve"y one our
sine re thanks for their past p t,ronage
and we shall continue to *. cp the best
qupity of house furDish 'ng goods at
lowest possible prices. s. M. & T.. III.
Wilkes 81 60.
SEQ our yard wide guaranteed Toif.
eta elk at S5c O B $ mmons co
80 inch Peau de so,rc % silk at 05c
O B Simmons Co
To make the year 1905 pleasant and
agree able for your wife In the kltcht
get Bucks cooking stove. Every one
Guaranteed TO give satisfaction or your
money will DO cheerrll!y refunded.
: >id only by S. NJ 81 r.. III. Wilkes g.
Complnv.
Ladies vici and dongoa shoes in
sizes to l-2 former price as high as
81, now lSc Q b Simmons Co
See our fine India linens in short
lengths at 4c b Simm MS Co
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to appoint one man in each
township whose duty it shall be
to call meeting of the cotton
growers of his township at an
early date and perfect an organ
ization. The Secretary requests
the following gentlemen to per-
form that duty: Laurens, o. G..
Thompson; Dials, A. c. Owings;
Youngs, w. p. Harris; Hunter,
r. P. Adai1; Cross Hill, w. B..
Fuller; Waterloo, ]. H. Wharton;
Sullivan, H. B. Hnmbert; Jacks,
]. c. Mcmillan, Scuflletown, O..
p. Goodwin.
The association was very we'll
attended and was in session three
hours.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
Bankrupt Sale
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES.
District of South Carolina.


Pursuant to an order OF G. w. Speer,
referee in bankruptcy, | will receive
sellcd bids on the stocks of merchan.
disc belonging to the estate OF Morris
Switzer, bankrupt, up to Tuesday, Jan.
2tth at IL o'clock NJ Said goods are
situated at Gaifney, Greenville and
Laurens and consists of dry goods,
shoes, clothing, hats, notions and mil
lincry a. Gailney and Laurens. The
inventory at Galfney is sc, 500. "a; at
Grcenyille, 81 ,552.i5; and at Laurens,
fi,965.13, No. bid will be considered
for 'cSs tliAn so per cent. of the apprais-
ID value and accompanied by q certified
check for at least one-fourlh of the APP
praised value OF the stock bid on. The
purchaser will have one week to pay
tho balance after his bid is accepted,
ard unless paid within this time his
check becomes forfeited. For the con-.
venience Of those wishing to examine
said stocks OF goods will be at the
Mansion house at Greenvlle from 12
o'clock on the 10;h till 5 o'clock in the
afternoon, and at the Ben Della hotel at
Laurens, from o'clock till o'clock on
the Goth day of January, and the rest
Of the time at Gaffney.
j. s. LIrTLEJ0HN,
2i-tf Trustee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
Madden Items.

Madden, Jan. 15.-Mrs. Hettie Gun
nininghRm has moved to Cross HILL
Mrs. Virginia Finley visited her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Martin of Lau-
rens, few days ago.
Misses Blanche Reed and Lee Martin
OF Laurcns, visited Mr.. II. S. Langston
and family Saturday.
Mr.. III. M. Allison of Watts Mills,
came out Sunday to see his mother.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
Will Attend Urnd Camn.

Mr.. G. A. Power, Consul Command er
of Laurens Camp No. 0S, Wooiman of
the Word, has been chosen to repre-
sent number 90 at the head Camp wh ich
meets in ANIMAL session a. Savan nah
the second Tuesday in March.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
FOR MAYOR.

| hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Mayor OF the City of
Laur.ns at the approaching Municipal
election. Ipledge myself to abide the
result of the Municipal Democratic
Primary election. promise if elected
to discharge the duties OF the Office to
the best OF my ability.
w. II. RICHEY.
Jan. l6, ',5
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
People ruled by the mood of gloom
attract to them gloomy things.
Threc BInrk Fridnys.

The American Black Friday was
Sept "a, 1869, when Jay Gould and
James Fisk, Jr., attempted to create Il
corner on the gold market. The whole
country was in ferment for several
days, but the day was saved by the
report that Secretary Boutwell, had
thrown S4,000,OO0 on the market. The
English Black Fridays are two-one the
the Friday on which the news reached
London that the young pretender
Charles Edward had arrived at Derby
the second May II, 1866, when the fail
urc Of Ovcrend, Guerney & Co., Lon
don, the day before was followed by
widespread financial ruin.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
Mr. j. e. 0wlng's DcclinatiOn.
TO the citizens OF L,urens:

To the citizens of L,urens:
app eciate Very highly the honor
some OF my friends have done me by
nominating me Tor tho Office of Mayor
of the City of Laurens. But for sufii-
cieat reDsons TO myself must decline
to become q candidate for said of1ic,.
j. G. OwINGS,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
Jan. is, ',5
FOR ALDERMAN-WARD ONE

FOR ALDERMAN WARD ONE.
I'll. Terry is respectfully announced
for Alderman from the Ward One, sub
ject to the result of the approaching
City Primary.
FOR ALDERMAN-WARD TWO,
We are authorized to announce j.
Lee Langston as candidate for AL
derman from Ward 2, subject to the
rules of the City Primary.
FOR ALDERMAN-TH WARD.
r. A. Cooper ID hereby annnouced as
u candidate for Alderman from Ward
3, subject to the result of the City
Democratic Primary.
FOR ALDERMAN-FOURTH WARD
j. s. Machen is hereby nominated
for Alderman from Ward 4, subject to
the result of the City Democratic Pri-
mary election.
FOR ALDEIsMAN-WARD FIVE.
The friends OF N. B. DIAL nominate
him for Alderman from Ward Five,
subject to the Democratic Primary.
FOR ALDERMAN--WARD SIX.
am a candidate for Alderman from
Ward Six, and will abide the result of
tie city Democratic Primary election
II. III. NELSON.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
Cunningham Finley.

Miss Emma Cunningham, daughte
of Mrs. NJ. G. Cunningham, and Mr..
Furman Finley, son OF Mr.. John r.
Finley. all of Maddens, were married
Wednesday, January 4th, Rev. b. p.
Estes of this city, officiating.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
A FINE FAMILY.

VI have used DR., Kings Blood and
Liver Pills in my family and with my
tenants. Am siXty.nine, anG have
raised nine sons twen,y-one years old,
and four daughters, have used all the
leading liver medicines, hut find Kings
to be the best of all.
"Reuben F.. Chritenbury."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
Canton.

Never give more than So to fortune
teller; otherwise you would get such
good representations that you would
not be able to sleep overnight, and
you might have to go hungry the next
day.-Ilinois State Journal.
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A Safe Rule.

When man approaches you with
dead open and shut easy money prop
osition tell him gently that you are q
charitable person and that out Of the
goodness of your heart you will let
him keep the bonanza all for his very
own.-Berkshire Eagle
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
BAiLEY'S
CHOICE SEED CORN
The Best OF Earth.

a cross between the White
and Big Yellow Corn, One to
Three Ears to Stalk, long deep
grain from I-2 to 3-4 inch long !;
small red cob. ! have been inn
proving this corn for about
twelve years. $500 per bushel
f. o. b, Clinton or Laurcns, S. c.
You will find this corn at my
home, or at Owings & Owings,
Laurens, S, G. Also
Long Staple Cotton Seed.
have choice lot of upland
Long Staple Cotton Seed for
sale. The staple runs from "a
to 1}8 inches long $I,oo per
bushel f. o. b. Clinton or I.au-
rcns, S. c. | sold ~ bales to
the Watts Mills. The buyer
claims that it is longer and stron-
ger than the I'lorodora.
p. b. BAILEY,
Clinton, S. c.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
Gov. MeYward Expects TO RetIre.

Gov. Hayward, in an interview in the
Columbia "State," announces that he
viii retire from public life and politics
at the expiration OF his second ter m as
Chief Executive Of South Carolina.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
Notice Stockholders Meet
ing.

a meeting of the stockholders OF the
Laur' ms Milling Company, will be held
at the office of said Company, at Lau-
rens, S. c., on the 18th day Of Febru-
ary 1905, for the purpose of considering
a resolution to liquidate and wind up
the affairs of the said corporation, and
to dissolve the same.
j. S. MACHEN,
President.
Jan. lSth-td,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
p. b. BAILEY,
Clinton, S. C.
Laurens, S. c. Dec, IS, 'o4.
Mr.. p. b. Bailey,
Clinton, S. c.

Dear Sir:
Your letter of December 9th,
received. The long staple cotton
bought from you for the Watts
Mills gave perfect satisfaction, by
mixing it with the Mississippi
long staple. | consider your cot
ton better than the Floradora,
both i'll length of staple and
strength. Yours very truly,
r. G.. FRANKS.
Dict-to M.G.B,
By Mr.. Franks.
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WHAT 10 pLOWS MADE LAST YEAR.
Crops Valued at $S,S15'G4 Raised by
$. II. DOrrOh for w. p. Harris of
YOnng's Township.

The ADVERTISER has received the
following figures covering the crops
made on a ten horse farm last year by
MIR. s. R, Dorroh on the plantation of
Mr.. w. p. Harris:
10 Bales cotton sold $3S2S "a
81 Bales cotton not sold &c 1l07 90
ll5 Bales cotton seed, 5.66
per bale $50 80
1900 Blu oats, 60c per bu. 900 90
"a Tons oat stlaw at So ton 1872 %
100 Blu wheat at 81 bu. 100 90
10 Tons pea vine and sorghum
hay at Sl2 800 90
ll50 Blu corn at Csc p& bu. TAI so
269 Tons corn s.over at SO 2IO co
6O Blu cane seed at 81 bu. 60 90
30 Blu peas at 81 per bu. 80 90
Total $8Si5 81
Those crops that were not actually
weighed or measured we're estimated
hy weighing or measuring several loads
of each.
The hay, stover and straw with COT
ton seed huis and meal ara being fed
to eighty-live head of cattle and other
stock on the farm,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18

Little Colds" neel c.ed-thousards
of lives sacrificed every year. DR.. Wood
Norway Pine syrup cures little colds
cures big colds too, down TO the very
verge of consumption.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
FOR MAYOR.

Recognizing T.. d. DARLINGTON
as progressive and capable business
man, we desire to nominate him for
Mayor of Laurens,- subject TO the re-
suit OF the City Democratic Primary.
CITIZENS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
STATE AND GENERAL NEWS.

The 81 the postoflice at William
ston was ss6iown open Sunday night by
burglars and robbed of s contents,
amounting to 1925.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18
SUPERVISORS
Quarterly Report.

The following is the report of
the Supervisor of Laurens Coun-
ty for the Quarter ending, De-
cember 3Ist 1904:
County Auditor, s 80 so
County Commissioners and
Clerk, 32s 90
Clerk of Court, 200 90
Sheriff, COZ so
Magistrates and Consta-
bles, 449 IS
Coroner, 60 2S
Poor House and Poor, 4S6 OF
Roads and Bridges, 1870 So
Public Buildings, s3 o2
Books, Stationery and
Printing, 328 80
Contingent, 900 so
Changing, 2,743 so
8,6a3 50
Commutation Road Tax, 1872 GO
Court Exp. Oct. Term, o38 10
Total, 1894 95
II. B. HUMBERT,
Supervisor, L. G.
]. d. Mock, Clerk.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION

OF the National Bank of Laurens, at
Laurens, in the State of South Car
oIina, at the Close of Business, JAM
uary titi1, 1905.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18

j. K. Breazeale, ci izen Of Beltop.
aged 55, commit,hd suicide NJ nday by
hanging himself with ropa which was
suspended from rafter in his barn.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18

Scott Clegg, l6year old son Of Police
man John Clegg of Greenwood, died at
home Monday from pistol wound in
the head. Just how and by whom he
was shot seems 10 be mystery, To-
gether with his father and younger
brother, he went on visit Sunday to
relatives in the country. Sunday night
Clegg returned with the boy nearly
dead. He was shot while in the
country.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-18

Personal AND OTHERWISE.

j. Wistar Crawford of Un on is vis-
iting in the city and county.
w. G. Burdette of Paul was in the
city yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-20

week, TWO rainy days; vegetation is
growing fast.
Mimbres-Charles Dennis - Heavy
now in mountains at beginning of
week; some early fruit damaged by
frost. alfalfa growing finely; gardens
slow because of slow and cloudy
weather. grass growing finely: Min.
bres river bank full.
Moral. $. L~ongueyan-- Snow OF
first week has disappeared from the
valley and soil will soon be in condi
ton for work and planting; consider
able water coming down river; grass
growing fast and cattle in fair condi
ton; prospect for large planting.
Mountainair-J. w. Corbett- Grass
growing nicely and range stock doing
well; ground still o. wet to plow;
highest temperature 81 degrees. low
est u; precipitation 0.0S. inch
0iO Caliente-A. Joseph-Alfalfa
looks well and far advanced: sprins
wheat coming up nicely: fruit looks
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-20

promising, streams bank full, Grass
excellent on range and outlook for
prosperous year never better
Raion-R McRobens General tenn
porature sin TOO low for farm work.
planting, etc; soil In good condition;
water abundant grass backward be-
cause Of cool weather but no very
great loss Of range stock,
Roswell ~ 5, weather Bureau ~
Pasl week favorable for all crops,
fruit outlook llattering; highest tenn.
peraturc 50 degrees, lowest 30 degrees,
precipitation 0As inch,
Santa Fe~-U, ) Weather bureau
Flowing aud seeding we'll advanced
and gardening general fruits begin
ming 10 bloom ana apparently III.
tie or no damage from frost, highest
temperature 81 degrees, lowest 81 de.
erocs, precipitation o,3l inch.
Sapello NJ, a. u. Rivera Crops
doing nicely, planting continues. some
snow and high winds. but generally
favorable,
Seboycla G., Montoya Warm
week; soil very wet, considerable
rain; camps are green: alfalfa and
wheat in very good condition. river
fun OF water.
Tucumcari- a. X. Carter Cool
nights and considerable frost; light
showers and ground In fine condi.
ton; planting going on rapidly.
Valley - John NJ. Archie Warm
spring weather part Of week. grass
starting finely, very little loss in
stock. CHARLES 4. LlNNEY,
Section Director.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry No. 5602,)

Department OF the Interior. Land OF
flee az Santa Re, ". NJ, Mar. 80, 1905
Notice Is hereby given that the FOL
lowing.namcd settler has filed notice
OF his intention TO make final proof In
support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before U. S. court
commissioner at Las Vegas, N. NJ, on
May 10th. 1905. viz:
Hermengildo Trujillo. for the Il IL
SEl.4. Sec. 3. Wl.2SWl.4. Sec. 10, T,
l6 n, r. II Il.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation OF said land, viz.
Andres Pollock Of Mineral Hill, N.
NJ; Tomas B~enavides Of Mineral Hill,
N. NJ; Eluterio Trujillo Of Mineral.
Hill, N. NJ; Juan de Dios Lucero Of
Mineral Hill. N. NJ.
MANUEL r. OTERO,
3-13S Register
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-20
NEW MEXICO
CROP BULLETIN
Conditions in the Terri.
tory Highly Favorable
| from an Agricultural
and Stock Stand
point.

Santa Fee, N. NJ. April Is, 1905.
The temperature last week and
since the first of the month, averaged
somewhat below normal. the deficien-
cy during the week being abou, two
degrees daily. Frost occurred on
several mornings but little harm is
reported to fruit and the general
prospects are most excellent. Precip-
itation was general during the first
half. snow falling in the higher dis
tricts of the northern counties. The
soil is filled with moisture. streams
are high. water abundant and little or
no irrigation is required.
The seeding of wheat. oats and bar
ley continues. the early sown coming
up to good stands and growing rapidly
Corn planting and gardening are well
under way: soil conditions being per-
feet.
Early fruits are blooming profusely
and an excellent fruit season seems TO
he opening.
Alfalfa is coming forward rapidly
and range grasses are also growing
very fast. Already considerable inn
provement is noted in the condition
Of all live stock. although rather Sc
we're losses have occurred in the north
east counties. Landing season will
begin this week in central and south
ern districts and a large Increase is
looked for. the grass. water and wealth
er conditions being highly favorable.
The following notes are taken from
the reports of correspondents:
Aurora. C. Lucero-The snow of
last week is gone, except for drifts:
soil very damp and blowing only in
localities; some high wind and cool
nights; cattle and sheep looking some
what thin.
Bell Ranch-C-. M. 10
Donel-Fros, of 4-5th did some dam
age to peach crop; alfalfa five inches
high: range grass growing fast and
more forward than W known here.
Brice-F. b. Observation-Disclosures
very good, no high winds nor heavy
damaging rains: highest temperature
&c degrees, lowest 30 degrees.
Capitan-John Ritter-Weather fine
and some ranchmen have begun plant
ing: good rain and snow first of The
week. very beneficial 10 grass and
coming crops. Mary Skehan-Snow
melted almost as fast as 1t fell. grass
starting nicely, abundant crop OF
weeds that has helped cattle.