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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1904

Page

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Notice of bids to repair Rio Grande bridge in Socorro NM

Public notice invites bids to straighten a bow in a bridge spanning the Rio Grande between San Antonio and Sao Pedro in Socorro County New Mexico. Bids must file with the county clerk before February with bond equal to double the bid and must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners who reserve the right to reject all bids.

Natice Rio Granule River San Antonio Sao Pedro Socorro County New Mexico Waid Bridge Maid Bridge Fexico Board of County Commissioners A. D Pe Board of County Commissioners Neweraea E Sacaere N.M A' A. Pixo

Willing Good Will Expressed to W B Martin in Santa Fe

A token of esteem from the Woman's Board of Trade and citizens presented to William E. Martin for his service in Fairview Cemetery. Items include a silver salad set inkstand and pen and a decorative dressing case with a farewell letter dated January 30 1904.

William E. Martin Fifth Judicial District Woman's Board of Trade Fairview Cemetery Santa Fe Socorro John R. McFie E. L. Bartlett W. G. Sargent J. W. Raynolds J. H. Vaugn Charles V. Safford Simon Nusbaum P. B. Otero R. L. McCance E. L. Critchlow Seligman Brothers Company H. B. Cartwright N. Salmon Miss Clara Olsen W. H. Kennedy R. McKenzie J. W. Miller Garrett W. S

Passing Away of Mrs Mary E Dougherty in Socorro

Mary E Dougherty a long time resident of New Mexico and Colorado died at her daughter Mrs J A Bent 805 W Second St Long Beach last afternoon after a week long illness pneumonia the cause born near Williamstown Kentucky February 7 63 years ago maiden name Sims married Ralph C Dougherty who died years ago spent much of their married life in New Mexico and Colorado returned to Socorro with daughter and grandchildren Funeral services Sunday at Wilson Hill chapel Rev I L Norton to conduct with regular services at Presbyterian church Sunday preaching 11 am and 7 30 pm Sunday school 10 am Junior Christian Endeavor 3 pm new young people society organized 7 pm sharp

Pacific Weekly Tribune Long Beach Mary E. Dougherty J. A. Bent Second St Dougherty Williamstown Sims Ralph C. Dougherty New Mexico Colorado Terson M. Dougherty Socorro N. M Denver J. M. Ray Central City Neb I. L. Norton Wilson-Hill Chapel Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor E. M. Kealer M. A. Sayler R. M. Bagg O.R. Smith Messrs F. N. Farrar O. R. Smith J. E. Smith United Society of Christian Endeavor

Griffith opens practice in Socorro county court district

John E. Griffith a former district clerk and Ohio lawyer now opens a law office in the Chambon building near the courthouse. He studied at Cincinnati College of Law and was admitted to practice before Ohio and U S courts. Also noted is upcoming leap year ball at the opera house with Mrs Fitch coordinating. The Chieftain offers printing services for envelope, letter, note, bill heads and statements.

Joby B. Griffith Chambon Court House McKinley Griffith Ohio Cincinnati College of Law Supreme Court Southern District Court of U. S. Circuit Court Socorro County Socorro Opera House Jas. G. Fitch

Knotty land dispute bogs down city council decision

At a Monday meeting Mayor Cooney noted a February 1890 authorization to deed 40 acres near the acequia to M. P. Hunter. A land claim by José Montoya asserts west-of-acequia ownership to a hill, with committees tasked to report next meeting.

Cooney M. P. Hunter Acequia José Montoya Hunter Committee On Public Lands

District Court Adjourned Seest Transacts With Judge Pope

Hon W H Pope presided an adjourned session in Santa Fe and Roswell. Cases disposed include Israel King vs Daniel Kyle dismissed at plaintiff cost, F A Levy vs Domingo Baca dismissed, Golden Bell Mining Co vs Donaldson Walker dismissed, Territory vs William LeRoy MacFadden habeas corpus bail set at 10000, Territory vs Irwin Wallace murder, Harry L Beagle vs Timber Peak Mining Co new trial motion overruled, John E Griffith admitted to practice law in New Mexico until next supreme court session.

W. H. Pope Territorial Supreme Court Santa Fee Pope Roswell District Court Israel King Daniel Kyle F. A. Levy Domingo Baca Golden Bell Mining Co Donaldson Walker Territory William LeRoy MacFadden Irwin Wallace Harry L. Beagle Timber Peak Mining Co John E. Griffith District Court of New Mexico Supreme Court

Dr Byron W King Delivers Notable Lecture

Dr Byron W King spoke to a Socorro audience Thursday evening delivering a masterful lecture that captivated listeners for two hours with a blend of intellect and emotion.

Byron W. King Socorro King

Mining School Notes Show Classes and Local Arrivals

Mr R Harland Case of Mexico enrolled in mining course joining three new mining engineering registrants. Gerard B Impson from Winslow arrived and enrolled regularly. G M Hamilton opened a metropolitan photographic studio near Jos J Smith residence. Monroe Merrill enrolled from Los Angeles to take mining engineering. Kipp generator operational in chemical lab improving hydrogen sulfide production and reducing fumes. Surveying class under O R Smith observed Polaris until midnight using transits and theodolites with close reading checks. E P Smith contributes article on New Gold Fields in New Mexico to Mining and Scientific Press. In mining seminar B P Smith notes on Butte copper district. A J Hunt discusses Cananea copper deposits. RS Chamberlain on Clifton mines. Board of Trustees met for routine business and year planning with Capt A B Fitch, Hon Juan José Baca, Frank G Bartlett, C T Brown, and A B Rouiller listed as attendees.

Atkinson Gerard B. Impson Winslow Arizona Socorro G. M. Hamilton Jos. J. Smith Court House Monroe E. Merrill Los Angeles California Chemical Laboratory B. P. Smith L. Brown Butte A. J. Hunt Cananea RS. Chamberlain Clifton Board of Trustees A. B. Fitch Magdalena Juan José Baca Frank G. Bartlett C. T. Brown A. B. Rouiller Paraje

New Cases Filed in District Clerk Office

New cases filed include Fitch vs Elmer J Nold et al foreclosure and Porter vs Black Range Land and Cattle Company to quiet title for the estate of Jose Miguel Olguin deceased with an appeal from the probate court. Potter notes cattle on the Alamosa region are doing well though he mentions deed status now.

Vier James G. Fitch Elmer J. Nold Henry M. Porter Black Range Land and Cattle Company José Miguel Olguin

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Price Bros. & CO New Mexico and Home Comfort 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 C. A. Baca Board of Education Dodd W. B. Martin State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall Frank J. Curnny A. W. Gimason F. J. Curnng & Co Wallace Bond W. N. McCammon Presbyterian Church Notes W. E. Martin Territorial Penitentiary Fifth Judicial District Court Socorre R. C. Garrett O. Barsum Federico Alarid New Mexican Eleccion de Banda de San Miguel Fueron Electos Presente Administracion la Banda de la Sociedad de C. C. de San Miguel Prosperara School OF Mines Notes Mr. R. Harland Case of Mexico E. P. Smith San Francisco Potter Alamosa
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