Henry Chambon Dead Respected Socorro Merchant Since 1883
Henry Chambon a longtime Socorro merchant died at home last Saturday night leaving a wife Esther Campredon and four children. He came to Socorro in 1883 built a trusted business, earned respect, and left a strong community legacy. Funeral services were held Monday from the family residence and Catholic church with Knights of Pythias rites and a large turnout. Born October 20, 1850 in Chambonas France he immigrated to the US in 1872, later marrying in 1899. The Eastern Star banquet honored local officers despite bad weather.
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Henry Chambon
Mr. Chambon
Chambon
Socorro
Catholic Church
Rio Grande Lodge No. 3
Knights of Pythias
Chambonas
Canton Des Vans
Ardeché
France
Andre Chambon
Victoire Pelet Chambon
MINE OPS RESUMED AT MAGDALENA AND KELLY WORKS
A midweek press dispatch reports the Magdalena cave area mine operations restarting after months offline. Waldo tunnel ore streams toward Joplin Missouri and Coffeyville Kansas smelters while Kelly mine activity focuses on the main shaft with a hoped end month ore body connection. Gold silver copper assays from Canon City Colorado Springs area entice further development near the Hard Scrabble property.
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Magdalena Cave
Graphic
Waldo Tunnel
Joplin
Coffeyville
Kan
Kelly
Canon City
Colo
Colorado Springs
Magdalena Mountains
Appointed Postmistress at Mesilla Park
Miss May Crawford daughter of Captain Jack Crawford has been appointed postmistress at Mesilla Park with duties to manage mail and clerical work. The appointment expands postal service leadership in the community. Local officials praised her experience and family service.
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May Crawford
Jack Crawford
Mesilla Park
Card of Thanks from Mrs Esther Chambon
Mrs Esther Chambon expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness during her husband’s illness and death. she thanks them for support and sympathy in this difficult time.
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Esther Chambon
Bunch of Boosters Hit Albuquerque From Socorro County
A crowd of husky Socorro county boosters visited Albuquerque led by Charles Chadwick driving for his 111 Gold avenue headquarters. The party included W. S. Fullerton, Harry Crawford, E. H. Sweet, Dr. G. H. Bacon, B. W. Cruickshank, Dr. F. Blackington, and Dr. Fayette A. Jones. They discussed politics, local rail and coal interests, and a proposed western New Mexico railroad from Durango toward Grant, Socorro, Valencia, McKinley and San Juan counties to tap coal fields and spur development.
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Socorro County
Albquerque
Albuquerque
W. S. Fullerton
Harry Crawford
C Jack Crawford
Harry
Hornytoad
Santa Fe
San Marcial
E. H. Sweet
Sweet
G. H. Bacon
Howard Stackhouse
Carthage
Bacon
John R. Haynes
N.T. Armijo
Central Avenue
Dr. Bacon
Bernal
Muchas Gracias
Doc
Albuquerque Journal
Fayette A. Jones
Socorro
Denver
New Mexico
Durango
Cal
Grant County
Valencia
McKinley
San Juan
Marguerite Sweet Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party
Marguerite Sweet marked her tenth birthday with a 2 to 5 p.m. party for many young guests. The event featured a long decorated table with Japanese napkins and special refreshments, plus games and many remembrances. Guests included Alma Savage, Beulah Bowman, Margaret Bowman, and numerous others. souvenirs were tiny Japanese lanterns. Probate Clerk E H Sweet aided in securing territorial aid for a new ditch in San Marcial. Local note: visitors W E Martin and W D Newcomb returned from Las Cruces. John R Packard of Greenville, Pa., visited Dr C G Duncan. N A Brachvogel of Quemada offered to stay a day in Socorro. E G Price of Socorro State Bank was seen in Albuquerque.
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Marguerite Sweet
Marguerite
Alma Savage
Beulah
Margaret Bowman
Constance Smith
Marjorie
Ruth Dougherty
Ines
Elsie Kealer
Dorothy
Sarah Her
E. H. Sweet
Territorial
Vernon L. Sullivan
San Marcial
Sweet
Good Financial Condition in Tax Rolls Report
Traveling Auditor Charles V. Safford closes the 1907 tax rolls with an 85 percent collection rate excluding delinquents and errors, projecting at least 89 percent. First six months of collectables reach about 40 percent. second half due in June. Territory and counties in strong financial shape. potential $60,000 additional revenue at current rates. Temple No. 2 Pythian Sisters form condolences for Henry Chambon’s death, drafting resolutions to Sister Esther Chambon and family, for minutes and notices in English and Spanish.
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Charles V. Safford
Temple No. 2
Henry Chambon
Esther Chambon
Mr. Chambon
Pythian Sisters of
New Mexico
Chambon
Our Temple
Sister Chambon
Socorro Chieftain
el Defensor del Pueblo
Muserm D. Sarra
Eiaica Katznnstein
Flora Luwis
Mrs J E Ayers Stricken in Hermosa Parish News
Mrs J E Ayers of Hermosa was stricken with paralysis on Wednesday of last week. She was found unconscious on the floor and remained so for days. Dr Given reported partial improvement and noted paralysis on one side with speech impairment. Mrs Ayers is sister to Mrs P J Bennett of Globe. A rancher near Nutt drilled a 350 foot well and found hot water. cattle flock to the warm water trough. W S Fullerton said western county ranges are dry in spots but overall good with little snow. he travels to Albuquerque the next day.
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J. W. Cox
Datils
Albuquerque
J. E. Ayers
Hermosa
Ayers
Nutt
W.S. Fullerton
Return of Mayor Bursum Delays Socorro Light Plant
Socorro appears set to receive a first class electric light and power plant as Dr. E. L. Woods of Silver City surveys the town and gains business backing. The decision hinges on Mayor Bursum's return from Washington to confirm another ongoing project. If Woods' plan is approved, installation and operation should occur soon, advancing Socorro's long delayed electrification.
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Socorro
E. L. Woods
Silver City
Woods
Bursum
Washington
Doctor Woods
Bank of Magdalena shows sound condition in annual statement
The Chieftain publishes the Bank of Magdalena annual statement dated January 6 1908, praising the bank as in excellent condition and doing legitimate business in Socorro county. The notice also contains an editorial pitch for Hall's Catarrh Cure, with claims of a $100 reward for any failure to cure and sales information.
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Bank of Magdalena
Busness
Socorro County
Worthy Grand Matron Tours New Mexico Chapters
Mrs. C. G. Duncan visited the Eastern Star chapters at San Marcial Las Cruces Leming and Silver City this week in her role as Worthy Grand Matron of New Mexico. She returned home this morning.
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The
Eastern Star
Mary Duncan
Socorro
Order For
New Mexico
Minnie, H. Miller
Albuquerque
W. H. Newcomb
Leeson Reports Livelier Times On the Hill
J. J. Leeson traveled to Magdalen a week ago and returned Monday morning. He describes much livelier times on the hill than have prevailed there recently.
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J. J. Leeson
Magdalena
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Greenville
Dr. C. G. Duncan
Mr. Packard
Southwest
California
N. A. Brachvogel
Quemada
Elmendorf
Mr. Brachvoge
E.G. Price
Socorro State Bank
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