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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
4
Abran Abeyta visited Albuquerque yesterday and Fred Baldwin traveled from his Datil ranch to town on Monday. News from Socorro covers sales plans, shoppers, dancing at Washington's Birthday, and updates on local officials, business people, and visitors including J. Fitch, H. Maybery, M. Cooney, and W. Martin.
The essay lists ten benefits of Socorro including elevation and climate, absence of factories, perfect eastward slopes and drainage, pure 98 percent water, a protective mountain windbreak, mineral-rich soil for flavorful produce, pristine mountain air, scenic vistas of nearby ranges and the Rio Grande, railroad access, and affordable roads and drives. It argues these combined natural resources create a superior living and sanitarium location.
Sheriff and Special Master to sell at public auction on March 14 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse in Socorro a described City of Security property. The sale funds settle judgment totaling 240 based sums and interest with costs, after deducting $800 already received, with reserve tones including adjacent land parcels tied to Grant Avenue and Reservoir Street and connected parcels in Socorro Territory New Mexico.
Notice is given that KH Coons and others filed an application for patent for a mining claim named Dewey Girls Hilde in Secor district, Torrence County New Mexico. The notice, dated February 3 188, details mineral survey No 12 and boundary descriptions, adjoining and conflicting claims, and lists witnesses and the Forest Supervisor BR McClure of Silver City confirming transfer of federal forest reserves administration to the Department of Agriculture under civil service.
In Socorro New Mexico District Court Victoria Land and Company sues to quiet title to a four thousand acre tract on the Val Verde Ranch known as The Smith and Aiggs Tract. Plaintiffs seek adjudication that defendants have no title or interest and to enjoin all claims. The suit notes the land lies on the Del Norte river opposite Val Verde hills and cites a deed by Pedro Amendacio and a Surthan Dlegs chain. Defendants are summoned to respond by filing a pleading in the court.
Yesterday afternoon Judge Parker presided over a hearing in Santa Fe on delinquent tax suits of Socorro County brought before 1901. A motion to vacate judgments in two cases, Louis Iield and Ifield Brothers of Albuquerque, was argued. Judgments total about 3000 dollars. Attorneys: A A Sedillo for the Territory and Ti M Dougherty for Territory and defendants EB Medler of Albuquerque appeared.
Know all men this is to certify that on February 15 1905 J W Medley appeared sworn as a householder and sought to post six horses after ownership could not be found. Descriptions include roan mares and colts of various ages heights and brands. horses believed on premises for 6 months to 2 years. Also rent offer and ad for fancy stationery from The Chieftain.
Classified ad fragment promotes fresh meats in Kansas City with prices from 6e to 28a pound. It claims best smoked meats and good sausage options, and mentions lard as pure and sweet. Local tone emphasizes selection and customer preference.
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