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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1904

Page

4

Guatemala Railway to Open Fast Direct Trade Route

A mobile merchant shipped cotton goods to Guatemala City via a long route, avoiding west coast markets. Guatemala plans a swift Caribbean to capital railroad project, creating a cheaper direct trade path and boosting American goods access.

Guatemala Mobile Guatemala City Puerto Barsios San Francisco San Jose New Orleans Southern Pacific New York Atlantic Cape Horn Puerto Barrios Caribbean

Irishman and a Negro Hold Up at San Marcial

A. B. Baca, noted for capturing a Mexican murderer, thwarted two would be holdup men at San Marcial one night last week. He forced them to surrender with a gun, learning one was Irish and the other a negro. no arrest was made and they were released, saving county expense.

San Marcial A. B. Baca Santa Fe Grant County Baca Albuquerque

Bome Conversational Don’ts Compiled From Harper’s Weekly

A pointed list from Harper’s Weekly warns against personal chatter in social talk. It advises avoiding family feuds, costs, personal ambitions, children, and dress details to preserve decorum and dignity in conversations.

Paris Harper's Weekly

Heavy Snow Hits Silver City and Surrounding Areas

The heaviest snow of recent years fell in Silver City New Mexico and nearby areas over the past three days. Snow depths reached three to four inches in places. Cattle suffered, but the storm will benefit range by restoring forage later.

Silver City N. M

Socorro News Roundup of Town Notables and Local Notes

A compilation of brief items records visits by merchants and professionals, social calls between residents, and community happenings. Highlights include Solon Luna’s brief visit, Judge McMillan returning from a ten day eastern trip, Leeson’s holiday goods display, and Esteemed attendees at the Windsor hotel. Also noted are new stock at Leeson, local visitors from San Antonio and Alamogordo, a baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Savage, and various travels, taxes, and local appointments.

Winkler's Leeson's Solomon Luna Secor L. R. Babcock and Son Kenna Windsor J. G. Wolfinger Alamogordo J. H. Hilton G. L. Hood Hood Bros. of Reserve Dani H. McMillan New Mexico W. E. Manning Datil Antonio W. H. Sanders Magdalena

Grand New Year's Masquerade Ball at Garcia Opera House

Socorro Hose Co No 1 hosts a grand masquerade ball at the Garcia opera house in Socorro on Friday night December 30 1904. Gentlemen dancers pay 1.00 spectators 0.25 ladies free. masked entrants must register at the door. Dancing after 10:30 with splendid music and supper at Windsor for 50 cents. Free bus between hall and hotel. Proceeds aid a worthy cause and other similar events by the organization.

Socorro Hose Co Garcia Opera House Socorro Windsor

Cowman Anderson Acts as Officer on Jornada

George Anderson, a prominent cowman on the Jornada east of San Marcial, posed as a law officer and helped pursue a horse thief. A wagon traveler who had given the suspect a ride led Anderson to the trail, guiding locals to capture the thief and secure the property for the grand jury.

George Anderson Jornada San Marcial Anderson Con Securis

De Witt's Little Risers Promoted in Local Ad

An advertisement extols De Witt's Little Risers and De Witt's Little Early Risers as pleasant mild and effective laxatives. It notes suitability for children delicate ladies and weak people while praising their cleansing effect and lists Socorro Drug and Supply as the seller.

de Witt Socorro Drug and Supply

Public Notice of Final Proof for Natividad Lopez de Sanchez

The interior land office at Santa Fe announces that Natividad Lopez de Sanchez widow of David E. Baca deceased has filed for final proof on her claim in Sec 33 T2N R16. Proof will be given before the Probate Clerk in Socorro New Mexico January 21 1905. Witnesses: Francisco B. Chavez Severo Lopez Leopoldo Madrid Jheus Marific all of Quemado NM. Maxcet R. Oren Register.

Dernet Mest Oy Interior Santa Fe Socorro County Socorro N. M Natividad Lopez de Sanchez David E. Baca Francisco B. Chavez Severo Lopez Leopoldo Madrid Jheus Marific Quemado N. M. Maxcet R. Oren Daraktent Interiox Root Baevies Gregorio Sanchez Jane Jesus Marifio Tropa Madrid

Xvnae Holidays Ticket Sale Notice

Tickets go on sale December 24 25 26 and 31 with one fare round trip and a 50 cent minimum. Return by January 4 1904 for Taos. Tagurs Santa Fe Agent.

Taos Tagurs Santa Fe Agt

Severo Lopez Seeks Patent For Homestead Land

Derotarst land office at Santa Fe New Mexico announces that Severo Lopez has filed for final proof to support his homestead claim in section 33 and surrounding parcels in range 16 west township 16 north. Proceedings will be held January 21 1905 before the probate clerk in Socorro County at Socorro New Mexico. Witnesses listed include Ravaon Garcia Savine Leiva Toutareas Baca and Francisco Chavez all of Quematic New Mexico.

Ravaon Garcia Savine Leiva Toutareas Baca Francisco B. Chavez Quematic New Mexico

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Cures

W S Baily of Texas reports his wife suffered paralysis in her arm for five years and Ballard's Snow Liniment cured her. He also notes success on old sores frostbites and skin eruptions. Sold by Socorro Drug and Supply Co with prices 25c 50c 1.00.

W. S. Baily P.S. True Texas Ballard Socorro Drug and Supply Co

Homestead Entry Notice for Francisco Chavez at Santa Fe 1904

Land Office at Santa Fe announces final proof date for Francisco B. Chavez to establish claim on Section 30 Township 16 West, with defendants Gregorio Sanchez and Jane Jesus Marifio listed among heirs. Final proof set for January 21, 1905, before Probate M. at Santa Fe.

Electric Bitters Promises Quick Health Fix

Revolutionary tone aside Electric Bitters is advertised to ease nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify the blood. The ad notes rundown systems improve and aches vanish with its use. It is priced at 50 cents and offered with a satisfaction guarantee by druggists.

Notice of dissolution of partnership at Couvely and Babcock

By mutual consent we dissolve partnership. Anyone with claims against the firm to present to L K R Babcock at J P We Kelly office in Kelly New Mexico. Dated October 14 1004.

Couvely & Babcock L. KR. Babcock J. P. We Kelly New Mexico Kelly

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Socorra Bsnow Nathan Hall W. H. Spackman Jas. F. Berry P. J. Savage Elmer E. Veeder Las Ve C. B. Allaire San Antonio Yunker H. T. Maybery City Maybery J. J. Leeson C. T. Brown Minnie F. McGlinchey J. P. Chase Illinois Fred L. Pachel The Postal Telegraph Company Kansas City Eduardo Jaramillo David Baca Geo. E. Cook Cook Ranch el Defensor del Pueblo Abran Abeyta Julian J. Trujillo Mitar Meliton Gonzales Wm. Grant Milligan Rosedale Paraje Order of the Eastern Star Margaret E. Bruton W. H. Pope Roswell Territorial Supreme Court New Mexican Hermene G. Baca Territorial Gladden P.J. Savage Lena Price Leon B. Stern Railroad Avenue Albuquerque Journal Edwin Swisher Chicago St. Louis Doctor Leeson Domingo Valles J. Frank Chaves Valles Leandro Baca Notas de Lomitar Don Lorenso Armijo el Condado de Sierra el Lunes Pasado Dofia Felicitas Sefiora Don Clemflente Castillo el Joven Charles Bourguignon Partira Pronto Para Magdalena Don Nestor Abeyta Albuquerque Dentro Suvias Don Lorenzo Salén Salvator Gonzales Vecinos Ests Plaza Juan Baca José Armijo Padres Miércoles el Presente Teérmino Antonio Maria Lopez Legs Rito Okeras Algunos Dias Nuestro Amigo Don Apolonio Gallegos Buena Empresa Margarita Don Pablo Sanchez Lego del Conventa En Santa Pq Para Atender Las Honras del Cowman Anderson Jornada del Muerto Rincon Homestead Eittery Territorial Fund City Fay Co Fi Institute Bank of New York LaBalle Mt. Station Union Station Merchante’ Bridge St Louis Sherwin-Williams O. P G. A. Collins Crow IeniGation Enciverx FurNisnen San Francisco St. Santa Fe E. L. Smart Bocorre Henry G. May
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