Springer News-Bulletin from Springer, New Mexico • Page 8

CIMARRON NEWS July 8, 1988. "The barge men stayed Getting the oxen a- as guests in Watrous' cross to the wagons was camp. AFter another day no easy task. About of waiting, Watrous gave halfway across they bein and asked the barge gan to mill. Several men men to ferry his wagon were swimming after train.

This was no small them on horseback; O- undertaking. First the thers were swimming in wagons were unloaded, the water. taken apart enough to Once through the orload. on the barge, sent deal of crossing the across, then the barge Arkansas, thoughts turnreturned for as much of ed to Watrous and home. its load as they could get on the barge; then DORSEY MANSION the next wagon, and so.

on. The wagon sheets OFFICIALLY OPEN had to be stripped off CHICO, N.M. Well, wine. to wrap the corn sacks and liquor didn't flow and other cargo to keep like water as in the it dry. While part of days of Sen.

Stephen W. the cre would be dis- Dorsey, but coffee and assembling wagons on tea and cokes for the one side of the stream, kids did, and even the others would be putting mansion ghost seemed them together on the pleased at the happy far side. faces and joyful laughIt was a most unbel- ter at the mansion here ievable undertaking. once more. But in about two and Dr.

Roger W. Akers a half daysthey got all and his wife, Sandra 20 wagons, their cargoes Henning would like to and the Tipton carriage thank everyone for makto the southwest side of ing the first open house the Arkansas. at the Dorsey mansion since they assumed ownership such a success. Although over a thousand people signed the guest book during those three days, it is estimated the total attendance for the open house was closer to 1500. Tours were given each day, with many exploring on their own before and after a tour.

Some preferred exploring on their own or joined tours in progress. Many had never visited the mansion and were impressed with its uniqueness and to quote one visitor "its timeless impressiveness." Everyone appeared pleased to see the mansion be ing refurnished and restored. And, then there were impressed by its who even "got lost in it." New friendships began and old friendships were rekindled as for some, the visit to the mansion also brought the unexpected surprise of meeting up with friends they hadn't seen in over 20 years. The paying daughter of former own- this was the first er Mrs. Deaton, Bettie open house, the owners Buck, was a welcome would appreciate any guest.

comments their guests Some folks gathered would like to share reon the mansion grounds garding their visit. to enjoy a picnic while Comments may be sent others just visited and to Dorsey Mansion, HCR enjoyed the view. 62, Box 42, Chico Dates have been set Raton, N.M. for three more open Guests for the first houses at this time: Open House came from July 23-24, Aug. 13-14, Springer, Roy, Melrose, Aug.

26-28. Hours will RAton, Las Cruces, Claybe from 10 am to 5 pm. ton, Las Vegas, Eagle As before these are Nest, Maxwell, Clovis, free to the public. Cimarron, Wagon Mound, For those who would Farmington, Angel Fire, like to tour the Dorsey Farley, Albuquerque, mansion, but can not Des Moines, Deming, come during an open Gladstone, Chico, Solhouse, private tours ano, Folsom, Santa Fe, can be arranged by Ute Park, Rio Rancho, phoning 505-375-2222. Tucumcari, San Jon, All tours, other than Bell Ranch, Grenville, during open house, will Mills, Amistad, Mt.

be by reservation only. Guadalupita, AbThere is a $1 charge bott, Capulin', Nara per person (10 years Visa, all in New Mexico; and under, no charge), out-of-state, guests but as a thank you, came from Texas, Oklaeach person that attend- homa, California, Coloed the first open house rado, Kansas, Montana, will receive free ad- Florida, Alaska, Arkanmission on a private sas, Missouri; Oregon, when bringing a Arizona and New Jersey. Featuring Before for Choice HANES Men of Decorated Colore and or Sweatshirts Plain Women Santo Navajo, Domingo Hopi, Zuni jewelry and Needlepoint Canvasses CUSTOM MADE Concho and Dead declan NEW LINE SOUTHWEST DESIGN BEACH TOWELS Handwoven Concho Belts Several NEW Designs In a choice of colors New Mexico CAPS VISIT OUR GOURMET Kitchen Shelf! POTTERY Zuni, Navajo CAJUN Cook Books Spices nice Our Acoma, Prices! Compare PATIO FLOWER POTS ORIGINAL Needlepoint Kite Hand-decorated Three sizes. Made in 0 Id Mexico LARGE SHIPMENT. HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS TE KACHINAS Books POOL.

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