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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1903

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Judge Smith Declines New Mexico Supreme Court Appointment

Judge Clement M. Smith, recently named to the New Mexico Supreme Court by President Roosevelt, declines the post. He informed the attorney general and Senator Julius C. Burrows of Michigan, citing personal reasons and Michigan friends’ requests. He remains a judge in Michigan, previously a nominee for a U.S. district judgeship there.

John E. Griffith Smith Santa Fe New Mexican Hastings Mich Clement M. Smith Supreme Court of New Mexico Roosevelt Washington United States Julius C. Burrows Michigan

Sheriff Bacas Aim Good in Belen Shooting Incident

Albuquerque Journal-Democrat reports Antonio Garcia, a Mexican peon, was shot in the back by Sheriff Baca of Socorro County in Belen Tuesday night after a knife dispute in a saloon. Garcia was not seriously wounded and jailed on a charge of knife use.

Belen Sheriff Baca Albuquerque Journal-Democrat Antonio Garcia Old Mexico Garcia Baca Ace Corps Mysicians Sarsatbat Belen

County Normal Institute to Open in Socorro

Socorro county normal institute begins Monday at the high school building with A C Torres predicting strong attendance and a profitable session. Col J Franco Chavez may attend part of the session and lectures by territorial normal school representatives are possible.

Socorro County Normal Institute A. C. Torres Col. J. Franco Chavez Territorial Torres E. A. Drake

Bankers Association Meeting Tickets On Sale

American Bankers Association meeting in San Francisco from October 20 to 23, 1903. Tickets will be available October 9 to 18 at a single round trip fare. Tuos Jaguxs, Santa Fe Agent.

American Bankers’ Association San Francisco Cal Tuos Jaguxs Santa Fe

Water shortages and meter tampering alarm town

Watermaster Abeyta faces shortages and tampering as residents delay water payments. He plans a city council resolution to cut off service for arrears. Rev. John Fergusson, former local pastor, returns to preach August 16 at 11 am and 8 pm while visiting family en route to Chloride Arizona.

S.C. Abeyta Abryn Abeyta John M. Fergusson Presbyterian Church Fergusson J. C. Blinn Kelly Chloride Arizona

Territorial Encampment Plans for National Guard at Las Vegas

The territorial encampment of the national guard will be held at Las Vegas in August 1825. Water shortages killed the Water Canyon site plan. Capt. Matthews reports Company H will assemble on Saturday the 15th inst with about 38 or 40 men to join the encampment.

National Guard Las Vegas Water Canyon Matthews

Crown Mill Company Expands Wheat Purchases Amid Short Crop

The Crown Mill Company is buying about 50,000 pounds of wheat daily after purchasing 2,000,000 pounds last year. This season’s crop is still shorter and of poorer grade due to chinch bug damage, impacting supply.

Crown Mill Company

Socorro County Finances Improve Ahead of Obligations

Socorro County finances show a strong position with revenue adequate for current expenses and all debts as they fall due. Tax collections up to 1901 may yield about 25000 to the county treasurer split between the school and general funds. Abeyta bond negotiations could bring in funds, and prior two and a half years see only one quarter of expenses unpaid. A hopeful outlook for county leadership before term end. John F. Fullerton of Patterson and Mrs. Katherine May Sleight wed at the bride’s Park Street home. Rev. Chas. R. Taylor officiated. The couple planned a bridal supper and will reside at the Pullerton ranch.

Socorro County Bence Messrs Sedillo Dougherty Abran Abeyta Locorre County John F. Fullerton Patterson Katherine May Park Street Chas. R. Taylor Socorro Mra Pullerton Pullerton

Hose Company Special Meeting Called in Socorro

A special meeting of Socorro Hose Co. No. 1 is scheduled for next Thursday evening. All members are urged to attend. Albuquerque Fair tickets go on sale October 11 and 16 at $2.30 for the round trip.

Albuquerque

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