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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
4
A report from the Indiana polis News describes a carved tracery on a front plinth of the federal building in Socorro that resembles multiple rattlesnakes. An old Bedford stone expert says the markings may be ancient, formed by petrified snakelike shapes, visible especially in damp weather and fading when sunlight strikes the site.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed mucous membranes of the Eustachian tube. It promises cure via constitutional treatment and offers one hundred dollars for any case caused by catarrh that cannot be cured, urging readers to send for circulars and buy Hall's Family Pills.
A meeting of the Territorial Republican Central Committee of the Territory of New Mexico is called to meet in Santa Fe on Saturday January 30 1904 at 11 a m for fixing the time and date of the territorial convention to select six delegates and six alternates to represent New Mexico at the National Republican Convention in Chicago June 21 1904 to nominate candidates for President and Vice President and to consider other matters. Frank A Henge Chairman and J J Simutpx Secretary.
Por Sale ata Bargain, five room house in good repair with orchard barn and corral on Park street south of the court house. Six room house on Park street south of the court house with property, 50 acres one fourth mile north of the Santa Fe depot, good hay land. Three good building lots on Manzanares avenue across from Windsor hotel. M. J. Trwxy.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, Chicago firm B C De Witt & Co, is touted as a remedy for blind and protruding piles, eczema, cuts, burns, and other skin diseases. The ad urges asking for DeWitt's genuine product, sold by A J Howell, and mentions Stark Brothers nursery for fruit trees via Dr Sayler.
The Boston Globe argues hard work keeps people young while laziness ages them. It notes actresses endure heavy workloads yet vary in appearance and that Americans appear youthful despite intense labor. The piece contrasts Europe’s caste systems with American mobility and productivity.
A prominent Mrs Green criticizes get rich quick schemes and swindles. She cites the Bible teaching as the true path to wealth and warns against high promised profits. Also advertised are De Witt's Little Early Risers for health and a Chicago management position with weekly pay and expense advances.
District court adjourned to February 2. Gathered notes from Magdalena and Socorro residents include measles outbreaks, mining talks, social events, and legal appointments. Snow in Socorro. fire and accident brief items. officials and residents travel between Socorro, Magdalena, and nearby towns.
National Live Stock Association and National Wool Growers Association hold meetings in Portland Oregon with events January 11 12 and January 12 15 1904 Tickets on sale January 7 round trip fare 8 10 percent return limit January 31 1904. It Was Hiller. Hiller Were you with that son yesterday. Dale Yes that was George.
Ticket notice announces sale on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from eastern points to New Mexico at half first class rates. Residents are urged to notify friends in Taos Jaques and Santa Fe Agt.
In Socorro County financial items the trial balance is summarized with figures and entries showing cash accounts, receivables, payables, and monthly totals. The report lists department allocations, year to date figures, and adjustments, reflecting ongoing accounting reconciliations.
Notice is given that John M. Bryson sues Dora E. Bryson in Socorro County District Court for divorce and relief. If Dora does not appear by April 8 1904 judgment may be entered by default. H M Dougherty attorney. Joan E Gaovorrit Clerk.
Notice announces Peter M. Collin of Helena Montana applying under the Act of June 4 1997 to select a tract described as 1M BW Gy Rec 23 Tp 1 N Ry 5 W within 30 days, protests or contests against the selection on the grounds of mineral value versus agricultural use will be received and reported to the Commissioner of the General Land Office Nicholas Galens Register.
The document states a $300 labor expenditure on a mining claim in Iron Mountain Mining District Socorro County New Mexico and warns that if the co owner does not contribute within nine days after publication, their interest will become property of the subscriber. It names Luisa Padilla de Sain estate administrator and references the court of So corro County.
Ratray Nollens states on August 20 1903 under oath that two stray horses have been on his premises for over twenty days at his ranch in Dati New Mexico. One pony five years old branded Fegon left shoulder and a second horse five or six years old branded PRM on the left shoulder and FEE left thigh both saddle broke. He cannot identify the rightful owner after inquiry. J C Bix Justice of the Peace, Union Stock Yards, August 29 1903. Also notice of a Santa Fe trip and a boilerplate disclaimer from W H Saunters about debts contracted by his wife.
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