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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1907
Page
3
Mary BE Harris as administratrix of Henry R Harris deceased has filed a probate report in Socorro County New Mexico. The next regular term of the probate court is set for hearing and passing upon the report. Kerry Griffith attorneys for Harris.
Lullie H. Bowman files suit in Third Judicial District of Socorro Territory seeking divorce from Harry F. Bowman of Edgemont South Dakota custody of Dorothy Bowman and monthly alimony of fifty dollars plus costs. If no answer by September 17 1907 a default decree will be entered. attorneys Grit & Grit Socorro NM and Clerk William B. Maxton presiding.
New Mexico leaders defend territory against graft accusations raised during statehood debates. Mayor T B Catron asserts schools and English language instruction thrive, pledges cooperation with Secretary Garfield and federal probes, and insists residents are equal to any American citizens. He argues frauds exist nationwide and invites honest investigation.
F G Bartlett drives a new fast buggy horse recently purchased. J P Dwyer of San Antonio visited Socorro and applied for admission to the bar. Miss Cecil Alexander, post office assistant, visits Albuquerque and Miss Lolita visits El Paso friends. The New Mexico School of Mines opens September 4 for 1907 08. Socorro public schools start the same day. J S Mactavish of Magdalena and Gus A Becker of Springerville stockholders and Becker Blackwell officials travel from Magdalena for three weeks of eastern markets.
Prof P A Marcellino from San Antonio visited the two week teachers institute in Socorro. He holds a life teaching certificate and is regarded among the county's top educators. Nestor Eaton reported his San Andreas ranch ranges in fine condition and noted strong belief in New Mexico having a real governor.
Bluff businessman C G Hays extols Bucklen's Amica Salve as the quickest and surest remedy for sores burns wounds and piles citing personal use. Socorro Drug and Supply Co. guarantees the 25 cent salve. Professor Charles R Keyes, former New Mexico School of Mines president, arrives in Santa Fe to pursue mining work in New Mexico and Mexico. He plans to visit south Santa Fe Torrance and Lincoln counties on mining business. All United States bank notes are printed in sheets of four with one denomination per sheet and each bill is numbered and lettered twice. Notes with remainder one carry A, remainder two B, remainder three C, remainder zero D. Winkler's serves ice cream soda and cool drinks for The Chieftain.
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