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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF SANTA FE, new MEXICO
OVER FIFTY YEARS OLD AND THE SECOND LARGEST
BANK IN THE STATE. INTERESTING EARLY
HISTORY

The First National Bank of Santa
Fe is not only one of the historic
financial institutions of the South
west but also one OF the strongest
whose service to commonwealth, COM
munity and people were as potently
demonstrated during this, the fifty
first year of its existence, as from
the very beginning 1t has been al
ways to the fore in placing the i'll
terests of its depositors and the COM
munity and commonwealth above all
other considerations. That this has
paid stockholders handsome dividends
is merely incidental Many busi-
ness enterprise, many big undertake
ing of great value to New Mexico
and its Capital City, owes its incep-
tive and success to the First Ma
tional Bank On its active ledger are
still carried the names of depositors
who were with the bank fifty years
ago, while children, grand children
and great grand children of original
business do their banking with the
fine, old financial institution found
ed half a century ago.
The First National Bank was do
ing business at the end of the his
toric Santa Fe Trail before the first
railroad had reached Ration pass. For
several years it was the only bank
in the region comprising New Mex
ico, Arizona, southern Colorado, west
ern Oklahoma and western Texas. 1t
was on September 3, 1870, or just
50 years ago, that Lucien B. Max
well, Peter Maxwell. Henry N. Hoop
er, Charles +. Holly and John ;,
Watts met in the historic Maxwell
mansion at Cimarron, and carrying
out the wishes of the first named,
organized the First National Bank OF
Santa Fe, Lucien B. Maxwell subs
.cribng go shares; Charles F. Holly
1OO shares. and the other three lO
shares each to make up the capital
stock of $l50000 These five elect
ed themselves directors who chose
Lucien B. Maxwell to be the presid-
ent; John s. Watts, vice president
and Charles F. Holly, cashier They
resolved that the certificates of stoc'
should have the impression OF the
banks presidents photograph there
on and in compliance Herewith these
CertlllCates DoIe NlSHcltc poi i'i'
of Maxwell who is shown with a
huge cigar in his mouth. The seal
of the bank was ordered to be the
Picture OF Wild Indian who, how
ever, turned out to be quite a doci'e
looking brave although clad in war
togs and feathers. This seal is still
in use by the bank and several OF
the old certificates of stock were out
standing until only short time ago
First Vault in Old Palace
The cashier was directed o secure
from the United States on the best
terms possible the use OF the deposit
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30
The Y. w. c. A. Hotel


To those who think Y. w. c. A..
is a cheap boarding house, it might
be interesting to visit the hotel home
where forty girls live. 1t is on the
third floor of the Korber Building,
206 l-2 North Second Street. You
will be surprised to find the only
hotel for women" in the Southwest,
"a place of comfort and charm. Big
airy rooms, gay cretonnes, lovely
painted furniture and plenty of mu-
sic make it home of real distinction.
You will find running water in every
room, numerous tubs and shower
baths, a laundry for the use OF the
girls and a place to sew. There are
moderate rates for both transient and
permanent guests.
Business Offices and Cafeteria
On North Second Street is located
the Headquarters. 1t consists of the
general office, reception room, and
cafeteria. These three adjoining
store buildings house most of the ac-
tivities of the Association The re-
ception room, managed by a comp
etent Girls Work Secretary, is al
most constantly in use There are
gym classes for business girls, home
makers and children. There are clubs
for grade, high school, business and
professional girls. The cafeteria ar
ranges lunches and dinners for Red
Cross workers, the American Legion,
and many other organizations. In
fact, if it is a question of service,
you will find it at the Albuquerque
Y. w. c. A.
In the office is a free employment
and rooms registry bureau. Here
the secretary tries to help the strang-
er or the girl in need to find a place
in the life of the community.
Special Attention for Tubereular
Girls
The one department which is the
only thing of its kind in the United
States is the hospitality work for tub
CIRCULAR girls. Though fundamentally
this problem is one belonging to Maine,
Michigan, Missouri or wherever the
sick girl halls from the situation un-
escapably confronts us right here in
the Southwest True to its reputa-
ton for pioneer work, the Y. w. c. A.
set out to alleviate these conditions.
First the Travellers Aid sends the
girls to the Rooms Registry at the
Headquarters. Here the Hospitality
Secretary, using the Y. w. c. A. au-
tomobile, takes the girl out. helping
her to find quarters either in 4 home
or sanatorium. If the girl is very
i'll a thousand things must be done.
A doctor must be found for her. er-
rands run, checks cashed, or per-
haps warm clothing bought for out
door living. In fact some one must
bridge that lonely gap while a new
girl is getting settled. Later or she
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30

ate The Bank OF New Mexico. The
persons to whom this charter was
granted were among the most prom
incrt citizens OF the territory in that
period OF its history. The sanction
ot cousress. whicil was never obtain
ed, was contemplated in one OF the
sections OF the act
Big Premium On Coin
The only currency in New Mex
ico at this time OF any considerable
volume was that distributed by the
general government to army CONTRACT
c-s ard the troops There was a
big premium on coin of all kinds and
large quantities were transported east
over the old trail by merchants and
traders. Long credits were given by
the merchants and immense quanti-
ties OF merchandise were handled by
the large firms whose headquarters
were at Santa Fe. These large mer-
camille establishments served the
cou1.Tys banking necessities and II
was many wears after the old trail
was closed to commence that the
smaller merchants and individual
rancimen discontinued their practice
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30

ory at Santa Fe in the Palace build
ing for banking purposes. This vault
in the extreme western room OF the
venerable old structure served as a
federal sub-treasury ard later as pcst
office vault but was torn OFT 4 "
years ago when the building was
transformed into state museum.
Only Bank Within 400 Mics
The directors took the oath be
fore Jesus G. Abreu. justice OF the
peace for the county of Coifax. Ap-
p1ication for a charter was made
through Hon. J. Franco Chaves. then
delegate to congress. and Hon 5. 2.
Elkins, then L. s. Attorney for New
Mexico but later United States SEN
ator from West Virginia. and w-o
soon became president of the ban.
The application to the oomptrolle- of
the currency recited among other
things: This is the only bank in
the Territory of New Mexico Or
within 400 miles OF Santa Fe. and #
is our purpose to manage it in strict
conformity with the law and your
instructions. and we will be much OBJ
liged if you will aid us with such
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30

felt the need OF a comprehensive, un-
UNCONVENTIONAL movement-for wom-
en-, by women, and with women.
The Association's' Activities
At the present time the work at Al
buquerque is divided between six large
departments. A surprising amount
of this work relates to the men of
the community. OF these six dep
artments the cafeteria, one block
north OF Central on Second, serves
daily almost the same number of men
as women. The Travellers Aid Sec
retary answers questions and offers
help impartially to both men and wom-
en-. She is the only Travellers Aid
in the state and her work is proving
of great service to New Mexico. She
not only directs people to hotels,
boarding houses, and friends, but or
ders taxis, calls ambulances, finds
runaway children for their parents,
and several times at the request of
Ellis Island, has helped immigrant
girls to locate and marry waiting
sweethearts. Always at train time you
will find this community hostess in
the railroad station, at your service.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30

also teef with the firm for some time.
The Allen Shoe Shop holds an err
viable reputation in Albuquerque for
strictly high grade Workmanship and
has built up a large business by its
policy Of guaranteeing both new shoes
and repair work to give satisfaction.
The firm does not carry a full stock
Of new shoes, but specializes on the
Allen Army Shoe for men and boys.
This shoe, while moderate in price,
has the reputation OF being built for
service, but at the same time for
comfort.
The Allen Shoe Shop is now max
ing a special bid for mail order re-
pair business and can be depended up
on to give unexcelled service in this
department of its business.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30

ues, never anywhere have 1 found
such a collection OF curios, as here
in this store; neither in Iceland,
China, Japan, Russia. nor Europe is
there anything Of this kind to COM
pare with this.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30
ARE YOU WITH US?
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS AND
OTHERS IN NEW MEX
ICO WHO RECEIVE THIS
PAPER.

We are putting out over ten
thousand copies of this Special
New Years Progress and Es-
t.ncia Valley Edition. We are
desirous that il shall be of the
utmost possible service in ad-
vertising the advantages of
New Mexico to the outside
World.
Several thousand copies Of
this Edition are being mailed
direct to people residing in 9th.
er states, but many Thousands
more are being sent to our re-
gular subscribers and others
within our own borders.
If you are with us in our
desire to let others know what
we have to offer here in New
Mexico, we would suggest that
when you have finished read
ing your copy of the paper,
you mail it back to some friend
or acquaintance in the East
whom you think it might in
terest. II will cost you only
a one cent stamp and may re-
suit in arousing an interest
which in turn may bring anoth-
er desirable settler into our
fast-growing State.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30

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Hughes was than an attache. He
served as internal revenue collector,
as treasurer OF New Mexico, and held
other official positions, but it is as
business builder and developer OF
New Mexico's resources that his ac-
tivities have been OF inestimable value
to community and commonwealth. For
years active in the wool and hide
business, he is probably the best
posted man in the southwest on stock
conditions and the factors that make
cattle and sheep growing a success.
Because of long experience in the
lumber business he knows timber
values from the roots up, SO to speak,
whether it is standing timber on dis
tant land grants or finished lumber
in the yards ready for building pur-
poses. In various ways he has been
big factor in developing such pros
porous regions as the Estancia VAL
ley which are tributary to Santa Fe,
the mining sections east and west
and south of Santa Fe, and the ir-
rigated farming country north and
south of the Capital City. He has
been largely interested in general
mercantile enterprises and his ac-
quaintanceships and friendships among
the men of big business throughout
the country have been notable fact
or in the upbuilding of the First Ma
tional bank to whose interests he
now devotes the bulk of his time
4 a nd
Mr.. Hughes wields forceful pen and
is a fine speaker who often has oc-
casion to lift his voice on behalf Of
community enterprises and civic w
fare, and takes a keen interest in
political affairs.
Business and Romance
While the official minutes OF the
bank give but hints here and there
of the really interesting incidents and
episodes that added romance to the
banking business in the southwest
during the decade preceding the ar
rival OF the first railroad train in
Santa Fe, it is mostly through oral
tradition and in the newspaper files
that one learns OF stirring stories and
the dominating influences of the bank
in the southwest Right from the
start, the First National Bank help
ed to finance the commonwealth and
community. The poverty of the state
treasury, the low assessment for taxes,
the slow collection of revenues, the
sudden political changes, coupled with
the growing demand for public en-
terprises, the emergencies OF war
times and the vicissitudes OF fate in
so extensive a domain. created efner-
gencies in which many a time the
First National Bank was called upon
to tide over the official treasures
and to maintain the public credit
That this function OF the bank IS
still taken as a matter OF course is
manifested again and again these
days.
A Financial Gibraltar
Still. the bank has Justly earned a
reputation for conservation, and
soundness. proof OF which has been
given in times Of serious financial
stress When during the panic OF 1907
many banks for time went on a
"scrip basis" the First National Bank
met every obligation with cash pay
ments II Is no wonder therefore
that New Mexico and its Capital
CITY manifest considerable pride and
keen interest r. the fiftieth arriver-
sarv Of their oldest and best known
bank.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30

You can't tell. Some grass wid-
ows have seen more sorrow than those
who have buried their husbands.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30

There are men in every community
who surprise the neighbors occasi-
onally by doing the right thing.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30

Every nadman thinks all the rest
of the world are mad.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-30

And sometimes. too, hot-hea5ed peo-
pie have cold feet.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-14
co. M OUTSCORES
RIVALS IN DRILL
AT CAMP MEADE
oosrrSuED rRoM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
to @. T. Morris, Of Company n with
w. q. Kerwick, of Company ] .
close second, and 4. a. Proctor, OF
Company n. third -zsss iz..s...l. i.
Jehn De witt sesres.
The next point winner for
.washinrton's wu" was John L.
De witt, jr.. SON Of Col. De Witt. Of
the General STAFF. who earned four
and q half more credits for his
company by his exceliency In mill
tary customs and courtesles.
The Third Battalion had been an
nexing all the points but In the
last two events. guard duty and
personal hygiene, the First Bat
TALON came back with renewed en-
ergy and ,captured two firsts.
The members Of Company N also
were informed they had made the
best showing in the excellent ap-
pearance OF their barracks. kitchen
and grounds. ~
Lieut.. Loucks announced that w,
e. Barkman led the First Platoon
and Lieut.. Kelly chose Joseph J.
johnson for first honors for neat ap-
pearing hunks.
In spite Of their attempt to re-
trieve last Saturdays loss. the base
ball team suffered another defeat
this time at the hands of Company /.
The score was s to 8. Capt French
did the hurling for Ms team and
tried to win his own game by
three-bagger, but his teammates
contributed too many errors
The Washington herald., 1921-08-14
Marriage Licenses.

Unless otherwise specified, all the follow
ing applicants from this city.
Harold B. FouIkrod. %, and Emily Blatch-
ley. 20. Judge Robert e. Mattingly.
Sanford L. Clements. so, Of Elmvood,
Neo.. and Hattie Renswold. Is. The Rev.
J. Dawson.
Randolph Fl. Page. s.. and Anne B. Ellis,
SO. The Rev. G. N. Young.
Louis &. Schefer. q, and Sarah G. Nc
Cormick. 25, both Of Harrisburg, Pa. The
Rev. II. Schroeder.
Henry u. O'Brien, Y, Of Newton Center,
Mass, and Gladys +. langley. 10. Of Alex
andria. Va The Rev. H. r. Downs
Leonard Burke, "a, and Mary Loveless, "a.
The Rev. J. II. O'Brien.
Robert Linden, %, Of Camp Humphreys,
and Margaret N. Cook. %, of Omaha, Neb.
The Rev. ]. Il. Jefries.
Stanley B. Houghton, -, and Garry N.
Hines. 81. Of Delaplane. Va. The Rev. ].
E. Briggs.
Ralph Breary. %, and Gertrude A. Noble,
25. The Rev. c. z. Fultz.
Henry b. HoBile. 35. and Anna E. Martin,
q. both Ct Lancaster, Pa. The Rev. R.
Rowland.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-14
ALLIES TO END
RHINE BARRIER
IN ONE MONTH
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

and urged that the closest super
vision continue. In this he was
supported by both Japan and Bel
GUM.
Our attitudes are absolutely at
variance" BRAND told the CORES
pondents when the council recessed
for lunch.
Soon after work was resumed this
afternoon Curzon and BRAND again
clashed, this time on allied oc-
cupation OF the Rhlneland. Curzon
urged immediate evacuation of the
Dusseldorf and Ruhrort areas. to-
gether with abandonment Of the
Rhine customs barrier. He main
tanned that Germany had given suf-
hcient proof Of her good faith by
accepting the recent allied ultima
tum.
BRAND materially opposed Cur
IONS suggestion, declaring the al
lied occupation must continue until
Germany gave better proofs OF her
intentions. IN the midst of the
alteration adjournment was taken
for tea. after which an amicable
agreement apparently was reached.
Russian Famine Commission.
Before the clashes got under way
again, the council disposed of its
interest in the Russian famine sit
nation. 1t was decided that the re-
lief commission shall be composed
of three members from each power
represented on the supreme coun-
ell.
Ambassador Harvey agreed to
include the United states on the
commission which will act in the
ton for the purpose of according
relief work.
The councils action in referring
the Silesian question TO the league
of nations. regarded as by far its
most important function during the
session just ended. has only tenn
porarily postponed war between
Poland and Germany. according to
Comdr. Korfanty, who directed the
Polish forces In their recent clashes
with the Germans.
Korfanty said he had little or. no
hope of the league being able to
solve the Silesian question, but
that the supreme councils action
would at least have the advantage
of providing a respite during which
another attempt could be made to
reach a settlement.
An AngIo-French rupture would
have precipitated the conflict at
once" Korfanty said. This would
have involved France. Lloyd
Georges last offer likewise meant
war by creating a dangerous cor
ridor."
The Washington herald., 1921-08-14
TOTAL OF $45,OOO'
IN DAMAGE SUITS
Youth, Run Down by Auto,
Asks S25,000 From
Car Owners.

Three damage suits demanding a
total of $4,000 damages were filed
yesterday in the District Supreme
Court.
Milton Blum sued the Terminal
Taxicab Company for $4,000, al
leging that on November 1s last he
was run down by a taxi on the
Union Station Plaza and seriously
injured.
Mary Sherburne entered suit
against the Washington Railway and
Electric Company for $4,000 claim
ing that on April last her hand
was crushed when caught in the
door of a car.
Billingsley Pogue through his
father. Robert 8. Pogue, sued Ster-
rett and Fleming. contractors, for
$4,000 damages. The younger Pogue
claims that while riding . motor
cycle at Sixteenth and U streets
northwest on January 81 last he
was run down and seriously injured
by an automobile owned by the
contractors.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-14
ARMY STOCKS SOLD.
AT THIRD OF COST
Goods, Costing Sill, 400, 900,
Bring $37,4s1,000, Says
War Dept. Report.

Surplus army stocks. originally
costing the government s1l7.4oo.-
1874, were sold for s37.4s1.ooo.7s'
OF 80 per cent of the original cost
to the public and various govern
ment departments between March
Is and June 80. the War Depart
ment stated yesterday. OF the total
sales and transfers. $1s.sss.ss+-zs
represents cash sales and transac-
tions. and s2O.ss1.o1S.so represents
transfers to other departments
For the fiscal year ending June 30.
the total sales and transfers Of
surplus army stocks represented 3
return to the government of $751;
1SS.2S1.S3. These stocks originally
cost the government s45s.14o.432.3s.
This is a recovery of 34.3 per cent.
based on the original cost The
transfers during this period were
$63,262.S2s.
Sales OF junk. waste material and
salvaged equipment and clothing
during the year totaled S4.s32.0sI.St,
or about IS per cent of the original
cost This money has been turned
into the Treasury as miscellaneous
receipts.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-14
SHUTS URGES
IRISH TO TAKE
PEACE OFFER
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

met, in their meeting this morning,
were said to have taken the same
view.
The cabinet meeting was as-
tended by Viscount Fitz Alan, vice.
roy Of Ireland, and Gen. Macready.
commander of the British forces in
Ireland. 1t is declared the members
decided to take a conciliatory tone
in sending a reply and asking fur
ther elucidation, but at the same
time pointing out that negotiations
could not drag on indefinitely. 1t Is
expected the reply will reach De
Valera tomorrow in time for him
and his colleagues to study IL be-
fore the meeting of Dali Eireann
Tuesday.
The Herald's correspondent IN
Dublin wires that feeling there is
hopeful for peace. 1t is stated IN
Dublin that Mr.. de Valera's note
was the result Of pressure brought
to bear on him by extremist Re-
publicans who believe that now is
the time to secure complete in-
dependence. The moderate Sim
Feiners. however, seem confident of
carrying the day when Dali meets.
Mr.. de Valera is now touring the
martial law country, in company
with Richard Mulcahy.
(CopyriRht, le2l,l
The Washington herald., 1921-08-14
Miss MacSwiney Sails
To Dali Eireann Meeting

NEW YORK. Aug. 13.-Six hum
dred men and women crowded the
pier at the sailing of the Olympic
today to bid farewell to Miss Mlry
MacSwiney. sister of Irish martyr.
and Harry Boland. envoy OF the
Irish Republic. The two got a great
send of. As they arrived at the
gang plank surrounded by their
many ADMIRERS. Miss MacSwiney and
Mr.. Boland gave out farewell mes
sages to the American people. A
year ago today, Miss MacSwlney
said, her brother, then the lord
mayor OF Cork, had concluded the
first day of his historic fast. She
added:
Il am called home to take part
in a historic session of the Dali
Eireann. To me 1t is of great sig
nificance that the deliberations
sychronize with the anniversary Of
the period during which my brother
overcame morally the might OF the
British Empire. In his name and in
my own I thank the people of
America for the warm welcome they
have given to re in this country"
The Washington herald., 1921-08-14
VETERANS RELIEF
CAN'T MOVE FAST,
SAYS COL. FORBES
Warns Public Not to Elk.
pect Reforms Over
night.

Charles r. Forbes, director OF
;he Veterans Service Bureau, cre-
ated under the Sweet soldiers re-
lief act, Is. optimistic on the outlook
for improving relief conditions, but
does not want the country to expect
too much at once.
-Createl for ex-service men, the
Veterans Bureau, authorized by the
Act OF Congress of August 3, 1921,
will in tho course Of time, remove
DELAYS and red tape which have in
the past hindered the administra-
ION of soldier and sailor RELIEF by
government agencies" said Col.
Forbes yesterday.
while the creation OF the vet
erans' bureau eliminates one OF
the chief difficulties in the way OF
soldier relief work, that of dupli-
cation Of effort II must be remem-
bered that the creation of the bu-
reau is not in itself an immediate
panacea for all of the troubles OF
the former service person and that
too much must not be expected In
the very beginning. 1t has taken
several years to build up the re-
serve government machinery ana
1t cannot be made over in a night
The work of Observation-Disclosures
which is provided for in the Vet
erans' Bureau. to be really success
full, must be gradual. To make any
hasty steps would be a calamity
and il the former service men are
educated to feel that in a couple
of weeks they will receive all they
desire in the way Of compensation
and medical treatment and that all
cases will be settled within twenty
four hours after receipt, 1t will de-
feat the purposes of the Sweet bill
creating the new bureau"