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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1904

Page

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The City Election Quietly Chooses One Ticket

Socorro held a calm election with 131 votes cast for all city offices on a single-ticket ballot. Aniceto C. Abeytia was elected mayor, with Alejandro M. Sanchez as clerk and Radward L. Pri as treasurer, plus a city council and school board slate forming the rest of the government.

Socorro Ies Aly Aniceto C. Abeytia Alejandro M. Sanchez Radward L. Pri Anastacio €Res A. D. Coon Constancio Miera W. H. Hill Las Vegas Olney Perry Tamee Raton

Graphic Group Mines Sale Nears Completion in New Mexico

Fitch & Brown sell the Graphic mine properties in the Magdalena district to W H Cottingham as trustee for eastern purchasers. Deeds given and money paid, price undisclosed but expected to yield profit. New owners plan full operation with potential lead and zinc reduction works. The mine has long yielded fortunes and is poised for future gains. A regional mining boost is anticipated for Oro County and the territory.

Fitch & Brown Graphic Group Magdalena W. H. Cottingham New Mexico Orro County Alove

Albuquerque mayoral race in tight victory and GOP losses

Tuesday’s territorial elections produced a surprise Albuquerque mayoral result with McKee elected by 41 votes over Albright amid a Republican setback. Fusionists won Olney as mayor in Las Vegas while other cities split council and school board seats. Roswell and Santa Fe saw strong party realignments with Democrats sweeping Roswell and Republicans defeated in Santa Fe.

Albuquerque McKee People's Albright Frank Hubbell

School of Mines Notes Shows Surveys and World’s Fair Plans

Prof O R Smith and the mine surveying class worked on claims near San Lorenzo Springs in the San Acacia district. The new state hood bill would give 200000 acres to a permanent endowment fund for the School of Mines. The faculty prepare material with a rock slicing machine and ship the World’s Fair exhibit to St Louis for display in a 4000 square foot space. President Vert of New Mexico Normal University visited and praised the work while backing a summer school for teachers. An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from Socorro Drug and Supply Co.

O. R. Smith San Lorenzo Springs San Acacia Bagg Dominion School of Mines St. Louis Mines and Vert The New Mexico Normal University Las Vegas

Water main extension costs reported for Cal Moraia Street

August Winkler reports to Socorro New Mexico City Council on the cost of extending the water main on California Street toward the Crown Mill for fire protection. The statement lists labor and materials, including pipe and fittings, freight, and labor, with a total of 319.95 dollars. Also noted are payments to attorney Jas G. Fitch and a summary of water bond interest settlements.

August Winkler Cal- Moraia Street California Street Socorro N. M Crown Mill K. C S.C. Abeyta Labo Winkler Com Jas. G. Fitch Parker City of Socorro Cooney Fitch

Rathbone Sisters Initiate Five At Socorro Temple No 2

Rathbone Sisters conducted initiation ceremonies Thursday evening at Socorro Temple No 2. Candidates Mr and Mrs R W Lewis and Messrs John E Griffith F Fischer and Julius Campredon were admitted to the order. Refreshments followed and guests attended for a general good time. An assortment of fancy stationery available at The Chieftain office.

Socorro Temple No. 2 Rathbone Sisters R. W. Lewis John E. Griffith F. Fischer Julius Campredon

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Sold at Socorro Drug Co

The best family salve DeWitt's Witch Hazel provides instant relief from burns cuts and abrasions. It assures buyers of genuine DeWitt's to guarantee a cure, warns of cheap counterfeits and notes the product is harmless and effective. Sold by Socorro Drug and Supply Co.

Hall F. J. Curnng &Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Socorro ‘Drug and Supply Co Socorrog and Supply Co DeWitt Uito Witt Socorro Drug and Supply Co

Hose Company Election Returns New Officers

At the annual election by So corro hose SoapaDV No. 1 on Thursday evening officers were elected. Chief John Bowm Foreman F. A. Katzenste Secretary and Treasurer A. Winkler First Assistant Joe Ep le Second Assistant Joe Keenwald.

Socorro Hose Soapadv No John Bowm F. A. Katzenste A. Winkler Joe Eple Joe Keenwald

Grumbler Finds Worries In What He Lacks

A parson counsels contentment while a grumbler laments not what he has but what he lacks. The exchange highlights his persistent dissatisfaction and pursuit of more despite guidance.

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