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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-10
SENSATIONAL SUIT LNVOL YES
$4,000 ACRE LAND GRANT
SOUTH OF LOS LUNAS, NJ NJ.
gnaCo c. Sanchez Alleges He Found Papers After Mothers
Death Showing King OF Spain Gave tract TO Ancestor;
Several Violent Deaths in Families Party to Controversy.

of Bernalillo county, in the town of
Albuquerque, on change of venue
from Valencia county, on charge OF
having, in an encounter with Gabal-
don at the town of Los Chavez, fired
two shots with a .45-caliber revolver
at Gaba don, one of the shots wound
ing Gahaldon in the breast, just above
the heart. Young Sanchez was ac-
quilted by the trial jury.
The land in question is said to nave
become very valuable. as, aside from
the fact that there are many thou
sands of acres of fertile land in the
valley, which is now occupied and
is being cultivated by many persons
living on the grant, it has been re-
ported that coal exists there in great
quantities, and also that biologists
are inclined to favor the Rio Puerco
section on this grant for oil prospect
ing.
A representative of the Morning
Journal, who has known Ignacio c..
Sanchez ever since he was a boy, in
terviewed him in an effort to ascer-
tain why he was filing such a suit
at this late date. Mr.. Sanchez said:
THE original papers, issued by
grandfather, Santiago de Chavez, died
in the year 1920, and it appears that,
although understood by some of my
relatives that grant was issued BY
Spain in favor of Nicolas de Chavez,
grandfather of Santiago de Chavez,
they considered that the papers had
been destroyed l never heard of this
grant, or any other grant in favor OF
my family, and knew nothing re-
garding it until about twoAyears ago,
when, after the death of my mother,
in looking over some old papers given
to me by her, / came across a refer
ence made to this grant, in a deed
transferred to my father and mother
dated the year 1890, and upon search
ing farther into the records l found
that this identical grant was issued
by Spain to Nicolas de Chavez in the
year 1893; that in 1893 same was con-
firmed by the United States court OF
private land claims and issued
therefor in favor of the heirs and le-
gal representatives of Nicolas dc
Chavez. All of this took place during
my absence from New Mexico in Ole
Mexico, having entered that country
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-10
Artesia, N. M.

The popularity of the Artesia
schools and the steady influx of fami-
lies, who take advantage of the educa-
tional advantages here has begun to
react and has made necessary a lot
of improvement to take care of this
years expectations. Both buildings
the high school and the grade have
been entirely remodeled; the furni-
ture, decorations and lighting being
brought up to modern requirements.
An elaborate set of playground APP
paratus of all kinds has been installed
at the Grade building and the corps
of teachers this year will number
nineteen.
The packing and marketing of the
enormous fruit crop in this vicinity is
already occupying the attention of
majority of the population and the
number of people necessary for the
work will be constantly increased from
now until the last of the crop is placed
on the market. Already several cars
of peaches and apples have been
shipped besides the great number of
express shipments of small and fancy
fruits which leave daily. The. second
car of apples this season has been
billed to Milwaukee. Wis, and but few
of the larger centers throughout the
middle west will fail to get shipment
of Pecos valley fruits.
The Artesia baseball boys went to
Roswell Sunday and added another
victory to their already long string.
| The Roswell team. fortified for the
occasion, played an excellent game,
but had to take the short end of a
! 6 to score.
| Ed stone went to Clovis Saturday to
| 1xrhn N q
some time in California. but found
that Mrs. stones train was indefinitely
delayed behind washout. He re-
| turned Monday without her,
/ Cliff Hill, of Marysville. Mo-. is Wis
| iting his uncle. ]. f. Robinson.
Mrs. Cloys Carroll returned Sunday
from visit with her folks in Iowa
bringing back fine baby boy. She
| was accompanied home by Mrs. r. l.
Paris. who has been visiting in Mis-.
souri,.
| Mrs. Geo Welton, who has beer
quite seriously sick is reported some
better.
/ Donald Mathes and Ted Rowan
came in Wednesday from Preside
Cal. where they have been attending
a summer instruction camp of th'
In. 0. T. c.
A. C. Kenneth, cashier of the Cit
liens state bank. and Mr.. ]. w. Bruc,
left Wednesday for a trip through thu
Texas oil fields.
B. P. williams was Hope visito
Wednesday.
G.. II. Sellmeyer. the Lakewood
banker, was in town Wednesday OF
business.
County Commissioner C. E. Nam
is driving new 1920 Overland
E. L. Selby, the Lake Arthur mer
chant, was in town Wednesday buyin
goods for his store.
Mark Goblin and wife chaperone
a party Of young folks to Clarks LAX
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-10

"Ignacio C. Sanchez ct ais, versus
Patro,man Gabaldon, cts" IS the u
tie of a suit filed in the district court,
for the county of Valencia, TO recover
10000 acres of land, covered by a
grant issued by the Kingdom of SPAN
to Nicolas de Chavez in the year 1883,
a direct ancestor of lgnacio G, san
chez, principal plaintiff, which grant,
according to the records, was con-
firmed bv the court of private land
claims on August %, 1888, and pat
ent issued therefor by the United
states government, in favor of the
heirs and legal representatives of Nj
colas de Chavez, who was the son of
Captain Fernando de Chavez, who ac-
COMMANDED de Vargas to New Mexico
from Spain in the year 1892.
The land, which is the subject of
this litigation lies between the towns
of Los Lunas and Belen, the bounda-
ries of which are as follows: North
about three-querters of mile from
the town of Los Lunas; south about
one mile from the Catholic church at
Belen; east, the Rio Grande del Norte,
and west, the Puerco river Former
United states Senator Thomas b.
The legal battle for the possession
of this land will undoubtedly be Bit
ter one, according to opinions ex-
pressed by persons, who seem to know
many of the facts in the case. Also,
judging from matters which are of
public record, the contending parties
in this suit-Ignacio c. Sanchez and
Patrocino Gabaldon, have been for
many years and are still bitter enc
mics of each other.
The records show that Gabaldon,
who is now over 70 years of age, was
tried, with his brother, Doroteo Ga
badon, in the district court of So
zorro county the case having gone to
that court on change of venue from
Valencia county, on a charge of hav-
ing in 1882 murdered Desiderio San
chez, father of Ignacio C. Sanchez
the principal plaintiff IN this case
The records show that the defendants
were acquitted by the jury on plea
of self-defense. The records also
show that three years after this muir
der trial in the year 1885 Ignacio c
Sanchez, then only II years old, was
tried by jury in the district cour
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-10

Monday. A swim and an outdoor
supper put everybody in good
humor.
Claud Hightower and family OF
Mineral Wells, Texas. arrived wed
nesday by motor for visit with nus
brother, Jeff IIightower. and family:
Claud is a successful oil operator ana
is combining business with pleasure
in his visit to the Artesia oil field,
Rufus Rowan, who has been spend
ing some time in Roswell, came IN
Thursday.
Mrs. La Grave, of Fort Worth,
Texas, is guest at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. George Anderson. on Main
street.
J. A. Bivins was a Carlsbad visitor
Sunday and Monday.
Wink Hardin, of Hope, was in town
Wednesday looking around.
Mrs. Thornton Person was hosteG
to a party of young folks who started
Sunday for camping trip in the hills.
They were Joined at Roswell at Joe
Ford Jacobson.
A. V. Flowers. the Lake Arthur
land man, was in town Wednesday.
Bob Caraway returned home sun
day from Brownsfield. Texas, where
he and Mrs. Caraway have been at
tending the old settlers picinc. Mrs.
Caraway went from there TO sweet
water for a visit with relatives.
Newt Teel, of Hope, was an Artesla
isitor Wednesday.
Manyille Weems, of Missouri, Is q
| guest at the home of the ID. A. Eatons
| for this week Mr.. Weems is son OF
Dr.. Weems, one of Artesa's pioneers,
and is we'll known and welcomed by
| all the old timers.
John Crouch, of East st. Louis, ILL.,,
| is visiting in Artesia, having been call
ed here by the death of his brother,
Hart Crouch.
b e. Spencer and father-in-law,
Mr.. Merchant, left Thursday for "trip
to the Ranger oil field. where they
have valuable holdings.
DIR. LdeT, brother of Mrs. John
F. Ball, is visiting here.
Esta Neff, of Clovis, paid home
/ folks in Artesa a visit this week,
Mrs. ]. F. Atkinson, late of Tucum-
\ carl has returned to Artesia and Will
probably spend some time here.
Reed Brainard and wife of Clovis
are visiting the home folks In Artesia
this week.
The smith Hughes work in home.
making and agriculture will be Install
: ed and given in the schools here this
year.
Artesia's contingent at the Silver
CITY Normal has begun to return
home. Late arrivals are, Miss High
: tower. Miss Goldie Neff. Miss VERDI
| Neff, Miss Nina Collins. Miss Laura
} Wright Miss Lima McCaw and Mis-
/. Sadie McCaw In addition to thest
: Miss Idelia Cowan and Miss Emil!
Hewitt, who have been attending thu
4 Normal at Las Vegas returned hom'
this week.
Arrangements are being made t.
! accommodate 1875 students in the higl
Il school here this year. The High schoo
3 this year will be fully accredited b,
e the North Central Association of Col
leges all of the teachers being colleg
: graduates and meeting the require
e ments of the association.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-10
rho Rest Phvsic.

When you want pleasant physic
try Chamberlain Tablets. They are
easy to take and mild and gentle In
effect. They are highly priced by
neople who have become acquainted
with their good qualities. They only
cost a quarter
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-10

The first commercial shipment of
wheat out of Manitoba was made from
winnipeg in 1876. The shipment was
made to Toronto. for seed purposes.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-10-22
Mexican Dinner soc.

Served from II to 10 p. m.
The Canary Cottage.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06
BUILDING
+
UNDERWAY HERE
It is Estimated That One Hundred
New Homes In Greenwood Are
Now Being Erected.

If plans 10Y underway for the
erection of new homes and other
buildings in Greenwood are execu-
ted, this city will see a new era of
building prosperity v before
known. Much building and improve
ment has been underway during the
Spring and summer months here, de-
spite the high cost of material and
the scarcity of labor.
It is estimated that at present there
are one hundred new homes being con-
structed in the city. Plans for scores
of others are being made. Many of
those who hesitated several months
ago about building owing to the high
high cost of lumber have decided to
erect homes, as it is improbable that
the cost of material will be lowered
within the near future.
Houses that are erected for rental
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06
CHIEF LINK
EAST TO W. ROAD
Proposed From Colum-
bus to Greenville, via Greenwood,
Connecting Bankhead Highway.

WINONA, Miss, Aug. Pit is evil
dent that good roads + as import
ant to the people of the State as are
good railroads, which fact has focused
the attention of the people of Missis-
sippi upon the good roads of the State
which are now under construction, as
we'll as a number that have not been
surveyed or laid out.
1t is proposed for the Last Chief
Link to start at Columbus running
vest in almost an air line passing
through Starkville, West Point, Eu-
pora, Winona, North Carrollton, NAL
maison, Greenwood and on to Green
vile, and later on to Texarkana,
Ark, there to connect with the Bank
head Highway leading through Mem
phis to Birmingham, Ala. The link
when completed will give IS good
road connections on the east with
Starkville, Columbus, West Point,
Eupora and Nashville, and on the
west with North Corrollton, Malmai-
sen, Greenwood, Greenville, thence
over the. Bankhead Highway to Hot
Springs, Little Rock, Memphis, Birm.
ingham and Nashville.
DIR. j. F. Dean, of Carrollton, one
of the most progressive citizens of the
State, has advocated this road fol
some time, from Columbus to Green
vile, and Walker Wood, of this city
are working on plans for a good roae
convention to be held at Winona in thu
near future to start a concerted actor
in favor of this proposed link. The
link is a very important one to the
people of the State and should b.
built at the earliest moment possible
The conveniences and benefit tt
accrue to the people of the State
would be equal to a new railroad
along the same route.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06
HALEY REGAINS
HIS EYESICHT
Operation in Memphis Restores Sight
in Eye After Having Been Blind
Thirty Two Years.
(From Mondays Daily

One of the most remarkable opera
tons performed in the south has re-
suited in the restoring of the eve
sight of ]. l.. Haley Of Itta Bena,
Miss, who has been blind in one eve
for 80 years and in the other for
about six months. The operation
was performed recently at the Bap-
fist Hospital by one of the most
famous eye specialists of the south,
with the American army in France.
Mr.. Haley has for years been presi-
dent of the board of supervisors of
Leflore County. He also has large
farming interests in the state and is
one of the most well and favorably
known men in Leflore County. His
many friends will rejoice to learn of
the recovery Of his eyesight.
Since Is days ago Mr.. Haley came
to Memphis for an operation. The
first one was not entirely successful,
although sight was partially restor-
ed. A second operation by the same
surgeon followed and the sight of
both eyes was completely restored.
Both operation were for a cataract
ove the eyes, and while simple inso-
far as eye operations go, were most
delicate insofar as general surgical
operations are concerned.
MI. Haley is justly jubilant over the
restoration of his eyesight and is anx
ious that the proficiency of his sur
geon be made public. The physician
in question, however, is equally in
sistent that his name be withheld
from public mention, and his wishes
are being respected by the press.
Mr.. Haley is still at the Baptist
Hospital, under treatment, but will be
discharged shortly.-Commercial APP
peal, August 4th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06
LeflOre Gin Company
Organized Yesterday

At a meeting of the ste. kholders
of the Leflore Gin Company yesterday
afternoon, the following We're elected
directors: Arch Peteet, j. l.. Mont
gomery, Walter Pillow, j. T. Dean and
A. F. Gardner. The directors then
elected the following Offices: Arch
Peteet, president; J. L. Montgomery,
vice-president; A. F. Gardner, Secre-
tary and Treasurer.
Work is already on the ground for
the construction of one of the most
modern and comlpete gin systems in
the state. They will have complete
Munger systems and will use electric
power. The plant will be built just
east of the Tallahatchie Compress
and south of the Leflore Grocer Com
pany warehouse.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06
N ANNIVERSARY
OF BATTERY C.
Two Years Ago Today Members Of
Battery Were Mustered Into
Service.
from Tuesdays Daily

from Tuesdays Daily
Two years ago today the members
of Battery c duly mustered into
the service of the United States Army
the Battery being then at Camp
Sam Keesler on the Greenwood public
school grounds.
The members Of Battery C have
practically all returned from service
in the great world war, and we were
informed this morning by Capt Dam
eron Williams, (who came here today
from Jackson to vote), that every
members of the original Battery is
very much alive.
All Of us honor each and every
member Of Battery G, and we con-
graduate them upon the celebration
Of their second anniversary, and wish
for them continued good health, hap
piness and prosperity-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06
KlOndvke Plantation
Is Sold For 100000

Mr.. W. D. Parker has sold his Klon-
dyke plantation-consisting of 340O
acres, the growing crops, stock, farm
ng implements, etc-to Messrs. Toll
r and Stone, the former of Coahoma
county, and the latter of Arkansas
The con Iteration was $7G0. 600.
This big deal was consumated
through w. L. Harrison, MANAGER Of
the Cumberland Telephone Co. at
Moorhead.
We are gratified to learn that it is
he intention of MI. Parker and family
to move to Greenwood and make this
ty their home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06

Mr.. T. E. Lard has returned from
a visit to McComb City.
X X r 4 4
Mr.. d. S. Jones was here from
Highlandale on business yesterday.
= r r u
Mr.. A. B. Cummings was here from
Greenville yesterday morning.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06
GREENWOOD COTTON RECEIPTS.

Mr.. w. B. Rush was a business Wis
itor here from Moorhead yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06
Jackson Kills
StOneWall Jackson
(From Mondays Daily

Fannie Jackson shot and killed her
husband, Stonewall Jackson, a few
miles east of Greenwood last night.
Both are negroes and were tenants on
the plantation of Mr.. Geo. A. Oliver.
Fannie used a winchester rifle and
shot Stonewall through the head at
very close range. She claims that
her husband was trying to kill her
but officers report that the man was
laying on the bed when found and
had not been moved since he was
shot. She is in Jail in Greenwood and
the date for the trial has not been
set.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06
Greenwood, Miss.
purposes are contracted for before the

purposes are contracted for before the
foundation is laid and still hundreds
Of calls are being made daily for
additional homes in Greenwood.
The demand for more homes here,
evidence an era of prosperity and it
a boost for Greenwood as a business
center and a desirable residence To-
cality.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06

Kodak Finishing Trial Offer send
one roll of Films any size and ten
cents we will develop and mail six
pictures, this offer not good after on
week from date. Franklin Studio 1923
Fourth Ave, Birmingham. Ala.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06
FOR SALE.

Munger gin outfit, three 70 saw
stands, Munger double press, pulleys
and bets complete, including Atlas
engine As h. p. and SO h. p. boiler,
all the above in good condition. Viii
sell for 81 10000.
w. S. SAMPLE
Lexington, Mississippi.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

Me and Puds Simkins dident speek to each other all week on account of being mad at each other for calling each other liars and this aftirnoon I was setting on my frunt stens eating a bannanna and Puds came along and sat down alongside of me, me think ing, I bet he wunts to make up jest to get a bite of this bannanna-
 And I kepp on setting there eating the bannanna as if nobody wasent setting alongside of me for all knew, and wen the bannanna was about half ate Puds Simkins sed, Hay, Benny, lets us make up. wats the use of be- ing mad all the time.
 Me jest Keeping on setting there eat ing the bannanna slow as if I thawt was alone, and after I had took about ? more bites out of it Puds sed, I dident meen to call you a liar if you dident meen to calm one, can take a joak if you can
 Wich I dident say enything. and wen the bannanna was ony about a quar- ter left Puds sed, III take it back if you will.
 Neening the liar. and I took an other bite out Of the bannanna, ony making about 2 bites left, and Puds sed, We bin mad almost a week all- reddy, and some fellows wouldent even get mad at all if you called them liars---wats the sents of being so proud?
 Me jest taking the last bites with out saying enything. and then I threw the empty peelings away, saying, O. well. all rite. III make up if you wunt to.
 Go on, you big pig. I wouldent make up with you for 4 million dollers, sed Puds.
 And he quick got up and wawked away and we're still mad.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28
FOR SALE

GOOD chance to buy a bakery and confectionery store at small price. Reason for selling, no one to tend store; good location for grocery store or any other business. Inquire PIT Hamilton St L2Sd*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28
FOR SALE

BARBER SHOP, shoe shining parlor and hat cleaning business; good To- cation; first class fixtures: doing good business; reason for selling, gO- ing out of business. Call S75 East Main St, next to bank. L27u*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

AIIL goods pledged from Feb. 12th to Feb. 26th. the following: Nos. 15O5S, 15149, 152O6, 15235, 1524S, 15263, 152S4, 15290, 15327, 1929, 1533O, 15347, 1857, 15363, 153S8, 15392, uncaIed for, will be sold. D. Lit wor, licensed pawnbroker, 104 Con- gress St. 127b%p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

Advertise in The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

WANTED TO BUY-Au kinds of furniturcs carpets, etc, just open ings special L. H. Thayer & CO. ss7 Broad St Noblo 1I55-2-
 '1sL7aIfs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

FOR SALE-Spring water business well established; price reasonable. Address Box R, care Times L2Su*p ONE AND TWO-FAAI1LY houses in all sections of the city. Get in touch with me. If I haven't what you want I will get it Office open Sat urdays and Wednesdays until pm. Phone Bar. 59S1-5. Room 1O3, S3 Fairfield Ave. '19L13atH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

SILVER BEACH special bargain Building lot near trolley; central location; property rentable at s25 weekly if you build bungalow; sold on small payments; balance month ty. Address Silver Beach, care Times L26d#p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28
WANTED TO BUX

PARK CITY FURNITURE co. pays DeEyt prices for second hand furni- ture- All kinds stove repairing. 71S East Main St Noble eO2-S.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

l. is denied that Congress hasn't -1e anything, as most of the mem
 .5 have made speeches and mailed i. same to their constituents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

drug store for sale-Excel- lent location: good trade: crowded busy section: no competition; also good soda and cigar business: com pelled to sell; sacrifice. Write Owner B.. F Madison Ave, Detroit. Mich
 L2Ss~p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

The politicians will now all promise to keep up prices to the producer and put them down for the con- sumers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

WE PAY highest prices for second hand furniture of all kinds. Chak. Oppemheim 1As4 Main St Noble 1O3G- s1aP1b bnli~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

PITTSBURGH Window Cleaning CO,
 W-Ri5ner, Prop.-Windcws washed.
 brass cleaned, floors scrubbed; 18d window. Ss Wall St Bar. 2541-4.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28
PASTRY SHOP

LEAVE your orders for birthday. wedding and party cakes. All kinds Pastry Shop, 2290 Main St Phone Barnum 2266-12-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-28

WANTED TO BUr-Ladies' ana gen- tlsm@n'a cast of clothing. will pay fair price Tel Barnurn 795S. Frank ! Dion. 1oA1 Stats St, Casino Bldg.
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