Heister versus Averys in Rosedale Fossil Feud
In the Socorro Chieftain February 3 1902 A Lawrence Heist derides Gentleman Jack Averys of Joseph New Mexico and other local skeptics while praising archaeologists and recounting wild claims about prehistory in the Tulerosa valley. The piece lampoons critics with a sharp town feud tone and defends scientific inquiry.
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Rosedale
N. M
Dumont
Marconi
Carnegie Library
Nippur
Asia
M. C. Long
Kansas City
Lansing
Kansas
United States
Southwest
Holmes
Calvin
Haworth
Salisbury
Hoad
Dorsey
Martin
Long
Morehead
Fowke
Hare
Spiegelburg
New Mexico
Arizona
Tulerosa
Joseph
Jack
Kentucky
Del
Tulerosa Valley
Joseph Armstrong
Wilsons
Lima
Ohio
Theople
America
Old
Mexico
Jack Averys
A. Lawrence
Elaborate Eastern Star Reception in Socorro Honors New Members
A Tuesday evening reception at Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Bartlett’s home in Socorro, hosted by the local Eastern Star chapter, honored two new members Mesdames Borrowdale and Neilsson. Guests enjoyed a high five contest won by John W. Griffith and Miss Effie Berry, plus refreshments. attendees included many local residents and Rev. Jos McConnell.
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Socorro
I’. G. Bartlett
Order of the Eastern Star
Mesdames
W. M. Borrowdale
Magdalena
A. W. Neilsson
San Antonio
John WH
Griffith
Effie Berry
J. P. Chase
William
John W. Terry
Mesdames Borrowdale
Neilsson
Unt
Appree Glasson
Terry
Driscoll
Jane Griffith
Nancy Smith
Messrs
Mesdamws OC
T. Brown
Howell
J. BE. Griffith
LH. M, Dougherty
Geo
Cook
Das. G. Fitch
Till
Fitch
Berry
Ramsey
Ludwig
Atkinson
Lena Griffith
Jos
McConnell
Chase
Smart
May
Reynolds
Hunt
Drake
Cattle and Horse Protect ive Association Meeting in Magdalena
The annual meeting of the Cattle and Horse Protective Association of Central New Mexico will be held in Magdalena with an executive committee on Thursday the 12th. Friday covers routine business and Saturday the annual officers election. The event, plus horse races and a dance on St Valentine’s Day, is expected to draw a large crowd. A runaway team owned by Abran Abeyta caused a commotion on Manganores avenue yesterday. no harm occurred.
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Cattle and
Central New Mexico
Magdalena
Abran Abeyta
Manganores Avenue
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted Amid Local News
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as fast relief for coughs colds and croup and claims it strengthens lungs wards off pneumonia and is safe for all ages. Separately public sentiment in Socorro county opposes dividing the county with petitions circulating anding a favorable view of keeping county lines.
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A. E. Howell
New Mexico Territory Trespass Law Prohibits Grazing on Lands
The act makes it unlawful for any person or entity to let bovine cattle horses or other animals graze or water on territorial or private lands without owner or claimant permission. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines from twenty five to one hundred dollars or 10 to 30 days in jail, with each day counting as a separate offense. The act repeals older provisions and takes effect upon passage.
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Legislative Assembly of
Territory of
New Mexico
United States
Territory
34Th Legislative Assembly
City Schools to Hold Meeting on Session Continuation
The board of education meets tonight to decide if the public schools will continue. Funds are low and it is probable schools won t open Monday morning. Superintendent A C Torres states Abran Abeyta owes 15000, including 2700 in the general fund with 350 due to Socorro district.
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Board of Education
Abran Abeyta
A. C. Torres
Socorro
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad and Local Notes
An ad touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a universal cure for piles and skin abrasions. Local notes report A. E. Howell and A. C. Torres departing for official business with Meliton Torres taking charge in absence, Wittenberg student Win Homme sailing to Sidney with brother Carl J. Homme, Mrs. Margaret Bruton heading to a cattle ranch, and Chieftain adding Highland Linen stationery in stock.
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DeWitt's
DeWitt
A. E. Howell
Win
EB. Homme
Wittenberg
Wis
School of Mines
Sidney
Australia
Carl J. Homme
Margaret Bruton
Rosedale
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Heister
Averys
Ladies of Magdalen
The
DeWit
C. and
Hoop
Apalest Division
Socorro County
Grant County
Andy Wickham
P. A. Wickham
Victor, Cole
Mabel Conley
Roosevelt
Victor
Albuquerque
W. I. HW. Llewellyn
Prick Bros. & Co
A.C. Torres
Veeder & Veeder
Torres
Meliton Torres
E. Cor
Plaza
John Ruff
Southeast Cor. Plaza
Sale Stable
May & Yunker
C.T. Brown
People’s Market
A. S. Potter, Prop
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Home Journal
Daily Globe-Democrat
Globe Printing CO
Charles R. Keyes
Esherwin
Willua
J. G. Baldridge
Sherwin-Williams
Socorro, N. M
First National Bank
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Frank McKee
K. Newhall
Candice
United States Depository
A. & PB. Ratlroads
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