Lands and Immigration Ad Promotes Southwest Farming
An advertisement touts special land and rail options to Greer County Oklahoma and other Southwest sections via the Frisco System. It claims rich maize farming land at a fraction of Eastern costs and invites readers to contact the Frisco Immigration Bureau in St. Louis for full details and rates. It also includes a testimonial for De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and a job notice seeking representatives with weekly pay of 21 dollars plus expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willon
Greer County
Oklahoma
Great Southwest
Frisco Sytem
R.S. Lemontary Frisco Sytem Immigration Bureau
St. Louis
District Court Close of Term Brings Mixed Results
A district court session in Secorré County ends with verdicts and dismissals. Included are Merritory v Sew Abeyta y Sanchez murder verdict with clemency recommendation, Esperidion Lueras sheep larceny not guilty, divorce for Mary L. Henry v John Henry, and several cases continued or dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritory
Sew
Abeyta Y Sanchez
Same
Juan Maldonado
Geo Maes Et al
Dwite Craig
Patricia Chaves
Benigno Fajardo
Donaciano Montoya
Sylviano Madrid
Territory
Esperidion Lueras
Magdalena Mining & Smelting Co
Enoch 5
Rogers
J.M. Allen
R. B. Thomas
J. M. Bryson
Janes O. Nabours
Wallace Case Progresad As
Irwin Wallace trial for the murder of William McCammon progresses with little trouble securing a jury. Trial likely to end early next week, with district attorney Sedillo assisted by Horton Moore and defense by Elfego Baca. Also includes an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and related testimonials.
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Irwin Wallace
William N. McCammon
Wallace
McCammon
Sedillo
Horton Moore
Las Cruces
Elfego Baca
Socorro Hose Co to host New Year masquerade ball
The Socorro Hose Co will stage a grand masquerade ball at the opera house on New Year s Eve Invitations have been issued to celebrate sending the old year out and the new year in The poem note mentions local figures and a duty theme amid irregular OCR text
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Socorro
Opera House
Death of W. M. Glasson in Socorro
William M. Glasson longtime Socorro resident dies at home after Civil War service with the Confederacy and mining years. He was buried with Masonic honors after a Sunday death and a Monday service at the Episcopal church. He leaves a wife and one daughter, with Masons and Odd Fellows honoring his memory.
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William M. Glasson
Socorro
Mr. Glasson
Camp Smead
Knoxville
Tennessee
Black Horse Cavalry
Fisher Creek
Kenucky
Cumberland Gap
Dalton
Fifteenth Cavalry
Resaca
Georgia
Taylor
North Carolina
Leadville
Canada
Chattanooga
Tennesse
Socorro Lodge No. 9
A. F
A. M
Brother Glasson
Need For Children Cough Cure Promoted By Texan Doctor
The text touts a one minute cough cure for coughs croup and lagrippe claiming immediate relief and permanent cure by treating the lungs. Dr. Armstrong of Delia Texas endorses it as the best remedy. Sold by A E F Howell Socorro. Also notes Socorro Lodge No 9 A F and A M elects officers Geo E Cook worshipful master J P Chase senior warden EB A Drake junior warden J G Fitch treasurer C G Duncan secretary with listed appointees. Envelopes letter heads note heads bill heads statements available at the Chieftain office.
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Armstrong
Delia
Tex
A. E F. Howell
Socorro Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Geo. E. Cook
J. P. Chase
EB. A. Drake
J.G. Fitch
C. G. Duncan
C. T. Brown
H. G. May
H. M. Dougherty
Charles P. Grayson Dead and Moody Merrill’s Romantic Career
Santa Fe dispatches report Moody Merrill of Boston alias C F Grayson of Silver City N M died suddenly in Silver City. Merrill once led Boston banks and held state offices before disappearing to face embezzlement charges in New York. In New Mexico he built a fortune as Colonel Charles F Grayson and ran varied ventures.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
N. M
Moody Merrill
Boston
Mass
C. F. Grayson
Silver City
N.M
Merrill
New York City
Silver City National Bank
Merril
New York
Massachusetts House of Representatives
State Senate
Thomas N. Hart
Nathan Matthews, Jr
New Mi Zion
Charles F. Grayson
Complimentary letters between editors praise and a product plug
The Buffalo Evening News editor compliments Socorro Chieftain on its front page coverage of Judge McMillan and lauds the Chieftain as ahead of Socorro. The note, dated December 19 1903, also shares Christmas and New Year wishes from Buffalo. A later item from Yoakum Texas promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a remedy for morning sluggishness sold by A E Howell.
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RE. H. Butler
Buffalo Evening News
New York
Chicago
Chieftain
Buffalo
N. Y
E. A. Drake
Socorro Chieftain
Socorro
New Mexico
McMillan
California
Texas
Yoakum
J. M. Haller
Haller
DeWitt
A. E. Howell
Socorro County Metals Output in 1902 Report
Prof. F A Jones of the U S ecological survey reports to Governor Brera that Socorro County produced metals in 1902 valued at gold 42056 dollars silver 75078 copper 48636 lead 43489.
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F. A. Jones
U. S
How Cheap Baking Powder Is Made
A seizure of a lot of cheap baking powder reveals dangerous content. Analysis shows alum and sulphuric acid with filling matter, injurious to health, while high grade cream of tartar powders are safer and ultimately cheaper and better for food.
Bouquet for Judge Pope Highlighted by Abeyta Case
S B Gillette, back from Socorro, defends Sylvestre Abeyta y Sanchez who killed Pablo Burns at a San Acacia dance on November 13, 1899. Jury returns murder in the third degree with clemency. defendant to serve 12 months. Judge Pope praised as fair and tough on violators, notably locking up two saloon keepers for violating the Sunday law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Guilette
Socorro
Sylvestre Abeyta Y Sanchez
Pablo Burns
San Acacia
New Mexico
Pope
el Pas Herald
Abeyta Case Delayed To Next Court Term
The trial of Abran Abeyta ex treasurer of Tro county on embezzlement and larceny charges is continued to the next term. Indicted by the grand jury, his demurrer to the indictment was noted as court concerns docket load. The notice includes a local health ad about Chamberlain's Tablets and a reminder about printing at The Chieftain office.
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Abran Abeyta
Tro County
Abeyta
Grand Iis
H. . Dougherty
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Arizona
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Whitney Company
South First St
Albuquerque
First National Bank
Joshua S. Reynolds
M. W. Flournoy
Frank McKee
C.K. Newhall
United States Depository
A. & P. Railroads
N. Gatlunos
H. A. Tisdale
Summerton
3. S
de- Witt
A. Howell
Dearborn St
the District Court
Distriet Court
Secorré
Nevers Tour
Wallace Case
Progresad
Hall
F. J. Cunny & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Jaxilee
Albuquet Mortog
W. M. Glasson
William Glasson
Jas. G. Firen
Wa. Daiscout
Henry May
Charles P. Grayson
Burien
The
Lone Star State
Socorro County Metals
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