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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1906

Page

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School of Mines elects Abeytia president after Baca death

At the regular board meeting in the city the School of Mines elected Aniceto C. Abeytia as president to fill the vacancy left by the late Juan Jose Baca. C. T. Brown was re elected secretary and treasurer. The board extended sympathy to Baca’s family and published memorial resolutions.

School of Mines C. T. Brown A. H. Hilton P. J. Savage Aniceto C. Abeytia Juan Jose Baca Herbert J. Hagerman Baca Chieftain el Defensor del Pueblo

City Council Extends Lands Option and Plans Street Projects

At a special city council meeting last night the option on city lands was extended six months with tweaks to protect bona fide settlers. Mayor Bursum announced street straightening plans including donations from attorney James Fitch and Councilman Abran Abesta to reshape Fischer and Bernard streets and to leave a park between properties. The program also includes Mt. Carmel and Abeyta avenues with land donations from Councilman José E. Torres. Rue N. Hines, a 22 year old New Mexico School of Mines student, is noted as possibly the youngest 32nd degree Mason in the United States.

Max Kirchman Bursum Jas. G. Fitch Terry Block Fischer Avenue Abran Abesta Bernard Street Terry Mt. Carmel Avenue José E. Torres Abeyta Avenue Rue N. Hines New Mexico School of Mines United States Hines C. T. Brown Maximilian Frost Supreme Council

News of the Week from New Mexico and Beyond

Condensed regional items report a northern New Mexico blizzard and road plans to Santa Fe Aztec ruins. Talks of rail from Frost Station to Hagan coal fields and a land lease bill move through Congress. International events include Athens Olympics successes and Paris labor strikes with violence feared. Fortunes, fires, quakes, and personal notes close with Winlder rooms advertised.

Santa Fe Frost Station Hagan

Professor Robert P Noble Elected President of Mines

Robert Peelle Noble A M has been chosen president of the faculty at the New Mexico School of Mines. A DePauw graduate with an 1891 degree and 1894 master's, he studied at Johns Hopkins Chicago University and taught chemistry at Vincennes University and Armour Institute. He led the New Mexico School of Mines for two years before his election.

Robert Peelle Noble School of Mines Professor Noble Depauw University Johns Hopkins University Crawfordsville Indiana Chicago University Vincennes University Armour Institute of Technology New Mexico School of Mines Noble

Fire destroys Southwestern Lead and Coal office at Cutter

Max B Fitch of Southwestern Lead and Coal says the Cutter office on the Santa Fe right of way burned Saturday morning. The building, used partly as a railroad station, burned in about twenty minutes. Loss is around 31500 with no insurance. Rebuilding planned with less inflammable material as a combined office and store.

Max B. Fitch Southwestern Lead and Coal Company Caballo Mountains Cutter Fitch Santa Fe Southwestern Company

Accident Injures Solomon Baca in Pistol Discharge

Solomon Baca was injured Monday evening when his pistol discharged while he mishandled it. The ball struck below the knee shattering the large bone and doctors fear amputation may be required.

Solomon Baca Duncan

Sale of Brown Horse by New Mexico Cattle Board

By order of the Cattle Sanitary Board of New Mexico a brown horse three years old about 15.36 hands high with a scar on the right head and no brand will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder in Socorro New Mexico on May 14 1906 at 11 oclock a.m. T H Tucker Cattle Inspector District No 8.

Cattle Sanitary Board of New Mexico Socorro N. M

Portraiture opportunity with Beckham in town

Parties seeking fine portrait work may book Beckham who will stay for a while and offers samples comparable to big city studios. Hawley advertises kodaks and accessories for photography enthusiasts.

Beckham

Local notes cite visits, real estate deals, and town updates

Mrs. George Johnson arrives from Mesa to stay for her infant's health. The Ranch Supply Company planned in Magdalena with Bartlett and Albuquerque investors. John Greenwald property sold to H O Bursum on Baca avenue. A fire alarm proved a bonfire by Atty John E Griffith. A W Edelen leaves Socorro for Elkton Colorado with mining job. Teams needed to haul coal and lumber from Carthage mines to San Antonio. Subscribe for The Chieftain.

Magdalena F. G. Bartlett Albuquerque Jos E. Smith McCutchen Avenue Park Street Fueture Socorro H. O. Bursum John Greenwald Baca Avenue John E. Griffith A. W. Edelen Elkton Cripple Creek Colorado Elkton Mining and Milling Company Edelen School of Mines Carthage San Antonio Percnlars A. H. Hilton Antonio N. Mex

Bohemian Day Arranged for Socorro Visit of Bolonian Americans

An elaborate program in Socorro New Mexico announces a May 4 arrival of Max Kirchiman and Bolonian American guests from Chicago and the Northwest. Governor Hagerman’s attendance is hoped, with events May 4 to May 7 including tours, speeches, music, and a ball led by the governor.

Col Max Kirchman Socorro Max Kirchiman Chicago Northwest I T Herbert J. Hagerman New Mexico Prospec Sosarte County Kirchman Socorro County N. M Land of Liberty Hagerman Great Sunshine Territory American-Bohemian Association Ramm New Pilsen Board of County Commissioners Hose Company H. Music Socorro Brewery Opera House Commercial Club Socorro Commercial Club M. Cooney John E. Griffith

District Court Docket Filed Against Ethel Havard and Nabours

The District Clerk’s office lists newly filed cases: W. E. Martin, trustee, versus Ethel Ranch & Cattle Company and James O. Nabours. Also Ethel Havard sues John Havard for divorce.

W. E. Martin H. O. Bursum Ethel Ranch & Cattle Company James O. Nabours Ethel Havard John Havard

Fresh line of staple groceries at A Bacas on Court Street

A Baca's on Court Street adds a new stock line featuring essentials such as flour sugar rice and canned goods aimed at steady neighborhood demand. The store emphasizes everyday low prices and convenient shopping for local families.

A. Baca's Court Street

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