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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1904

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Killing at Kelly sparks mesmeric local calamity tale

A dramatic sequence in Kelly near the Magdalenas describes a ball insult turning into a saloon confrontation. Constable George Christilan’s pistol discharged during a struggle, Cisneros killed, Russell knocked unconscious, Christilan detained and later released on bond pending trial. Also notes a community notice about Hall’s Catarrh Cure and School of Mines Board actions and local social plans.

Kelly Magdalenas George Christilan Cisneros Russell Charles Russell

Kansas City Live Stock Market Report 1904 Update

The Kansas City market shows a larger cattle flow with 37 000 head last week pushing prices down. First straight Colorado grays sold around 4.00 and 950 lb panhandle cattle brought 3.00 to 3.35 while feeders at 3.10 to 3.40. Western stockers steady to 3.25 with good heavy pan handle steers 3.75 to 4.25. Sheep demand improves as lambs bring 6.25 and wethers 3.50 to 4.00. market remains strong and active with good prospects for steady to higher prices ahead. Also notes on dyspepsia cures and Witch Hazel Salve advertisements.

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Normal Institute convenes for Socorro Sierra counties

The Normal Institute for Socorro and Sierra counties opens in the city high school with 10:00 am organization. Colonel J Franco Chavez approved joint proceedings. Officers are President A Torres, Vice President F Luera y Garcia, with staff including R E Drake and Julian J Trujillo. Attendance expected to rise with Sierra County faculty arrivals and broader participation.

Normal Institute Socorro Sierra Counties J. Franco Chavez Territorial A. ©. Torres Socorro County F. Luera Y Garcia Sierra County Eliseo M. Chavez Donaciano Cordova Avelino Lopez Martin Lopes Ciriaco Jojeta Julian J. Trujillo Juan M. Baca José Antonio Baca Ella Crawford Gregorio Garcia Pedro A. Vi Julian Luna José M. Bagotsé “Torres Gabriel Pino David Flores Adela Bourjruct M. A. Lawler Romualdo Gonzales Hazel McCoach May Crawford Maximo Baca Candelario B. Sedillo

Ford Sisters Elocution Recital at Presbyterian Church

The Ford Sisters of Western Normal College Shenandoah Town present an elocutionary recital at the Presbyterian church this evening at 8 oclock. Admittance is 25 cents for adults and 18 cents for children. the performers come highly recommended and are urged to be heard.

The Presbyterian Church Jos. KE. Smith Fraser Ford Sisters Western Normal College Shenandoah Town Presbyterian

Knights of Pythias Capture Magdalena With Open Hospitality

Rio Grande Lodge No. 3 Knights of Pythias dispatched fifteen members by train to Magdalena to seize the city on the mountain. They were welcomed by residents, conferred three ranks on local members, and installed officers at Magdalena Lodge No. 18. After a long night of ceremonies they attended a meal at the Allen Hotel, with thirty one in attendance, praised by all. The Becker-Blackwell Company hosted the visitors in their club rooms, and local citizens expressed high regard for the hospitality shown. The item also advertises De Witt's Little Early Risers liver pills and notes a travel tournament for Vigleta with Aug 21-25 dates and discounted round trips.

Rio Grande Lodge No. 3 Knights of Pythias Magdalena J. J. Leeson Sam'l Meek Jos. Greenwald M. Loewenstein A. Mayer W. H. Hill H. Boutwell A. Winkler A. F. Katzenstein R. W. Lewis Julius Campredon John ER. Griffith Jos. E Smith Edwin Swisher H. W. Melonis Magdalena Lodge No. 18 Wm. Gardiner Chas. Gardiner W. P. Sanders Ernest Jenkins Jack Herbert Wilderstein Allen Hotel Lummer Becker-Blackwell Company Rio Grande Lodge

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