Pioneer Saloon White Oaks New Mexico
February 17, 1883 J. N. Hudgens, well known hereabout as one of the best fellows who ever stood behind a bar and doled out the nectar of Bacchus or Gambrinus, has opened out the Pioneer Saloon and stands ready to wait upon all who are athirst. He keeps none but the purist of liquors and best brands of cigars. Call on him and you feel happy.
April of 1883 WILLIAM HUDGENS Purchases Block7 Lot 1 Press to See
And 2 months later he gives half ownership to THOMAS S WILLIAMS See Here
We See Williams name of the advertisement now below
Arnold Ridgeway Doesn’t appear to be on this Block and Lot
James Redman purchases Williams1/2 interest in the Pioneer
Press Image below to see location of Pioneer Saloon White Oaks New Mexico
Street View of Pioneer Saloon today
1 https://www.whiteoaksnmgoldrush.com/early-white-oaks-n-m-business-1880/
This page provides details on the location and ownership of the Pioneer Saloon in White Oaks.
2 https://www.whiteoaksnmgoldrush.com/quick-lot-locator/
This page includes a map showing the location of the Pioneer Saloon in White Oaks.
3 https://www.whiteoaksnmgoldrush.com/timeline-2/
This timeline indicates that the Pioneer Saloon closed on January 17, 1885, and by January 24, 1885 there was only one saloon left operating in White Oaks.
4 https://www.historynet.com/white-oaks-billy-the-kid/
This article provides more details on the Pioneer Saloon, describing it as “a showplace at the heart of the town” that was known for selling three different grades of whiskey at three different prices.