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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1906
Page
1
A humorous collection of old table manners covers how guests should behave at meals. It parodies social rituals from name announcements at the door to tea choices, serving, and conversation topics, with quips about dress, dining mishaps, tips, and etiquette rules.
New Mexico growth surges in early year as over eight hundred homestead entries in Chaves County reflect a regional trend. Eastern counties report similar gains with an estimated twenty five to thirty thousand new residents across the Sunshine Territory in January through March. Encampment dates set May 2 and 3 in Las Cruces with round trip tickets on sale May 1 to 3 and return by May 6.
Socorro county board gathers in city on April 3 with President Eduardo Jaramillo, Commissioners Armijo and Contreras, and Clerk B A Pino. They approve minutes, appoint local officials, approve bills, abate taxes for Juan de la Cruz Lopes, and adopt resolutions including a note on Juan Jose Baca’s death and a school funds apportionment totaling 2133.50.
The marriage of William F. Murray and Estelle M. Greenwald in Socorro surprised relatives due to youth and rapidity, later blessed by parental consent. Rev. Ph. Martin officiated at the bride’s home, followed by a reception and plans to reside in Denver.
national news covers San Francisco riot and New Mexico land survey bill. congress debates railroad rates and statehood, labor and immigration tensions rise. Dowie displaced. Kansas court rules stock exchange a trust. frontier crime smuggling trial in Las Cruces. unsafe Colfax courthouse may be razed. Russia unrest and Hague talks. Mount Vesuvius eruption displaces thousands. land office notices open May 15 1906 entries in Las Cruces with multiple townships listed.
The Socorro State Bank held its first meeting yesterday and elected Joseph Price as President Cony T Brown as Vice President and Edward L Price as Cashier to serve until January 1 1907 The bank opened Thursday with strong business expectations and the directors pledged conservative sound operation led by trusted local figures Joseph Price and Edward L Price ensure stability and integrity in the new venture.
The Rose Croix Scottish Rite Masons of Sacorre and vicinity gathered in the Masonic building's unique room on Maundy Thursday for a solemn observance. A Magdalen Chapter No. 9 feast preceded a brief address on Scottish Rite Masonry by C. T. Brown, 33rd, followed by an attendance list of local members and guests.
Leopoldo Sanches, a Mexican herder, was shot above the left eye and exited behind the right ear. He wandered for two days, lived another week, then died. His remains were buried in Magdalena on Wednesday. Dionicio Sanchez, a fellow herder, faces charges but denies involvement.
Easter services will be held at the Presbyterian church with a morning program at 10:30 featuring Sunday school exercises, songs including the Glory Song by children, recitations, and an address by Mr. Fraser. An evening service at 8 o'clock includes a sermon by Mr. Fraser with choir music. all are invited.
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