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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1888
Page
4
The notice lists the time card effective June 18 1887 for northbound freight operating via Magdalena, with freight train 12 and 12a handling passenger service between Wallace and Magdalena. It notes the mail hours and weekly payment terms for locals in the Darar region, paid at week end.
Arthur Goebel rents a residence on Hischer Avenue. The councilman election to fill BL Price’s vacancy is set for Saturday. Mr. Rogars of the concentrating works at Hermosa visits the city. J. A. Wibuore of the Reporter returns to San Marcial in the morning. Busy Bee offers Old Muscatel Wine Finest Sherry Port and Claret and imported Havana cigars. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union holds a regular meeting at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 8 o’clock. Leesons on Court Street advertises furniture pews and secondhand goods. The New Year steer roping contest at San Marcial proves popular. a followup event may occur. Local politics mention Jude Dougherty as elector for Mayor Domo in Precinct No 1 with next week’s election at Rafael Lopez’s house. City irrigation costs and proposed rate cuts are discussed as essential for gardening in the Hot Springs area. McBrayer whiskey 1883 and various brandies arrive at the Busy Bee. The Chieftain office expands its job-plant stock. merchants and boatmen advised to contact for job work. The Swiss Bell Ringers and Pantomime Troupe play Garcia’s Opera House January 10 and 17 with Humpty Dumpty and Foote Sister. Biavaschi’s markets promote imported Italian wines and cigars.
The itemized page lists local reads and ads from Socorro including water tax warnings, business notices for A B Kroft merchant tailor and C Benjamin groceries, restaurant and seafood leads, Uncle Tom's Cabin at Garcia Opera House, Bank of Socorro launch details, and reports on a heavy snowfall impacting residents and farmers. It notes New Mexican support for statehood and details about the bank directors and capital.
Probate notice from administrator John S. Eddy in Socorro New Mexico requests all creditors to present claims against the estate of Andrew Naw deceased. Claims must be sworn and filed within legal time at the administrator's office in Socorro, with indebted parties asked to settle accounts promptly. The notice includes Spanish language transfer for local readers and specifies dates in October.
A proclamation orders an election on January 14 to elect one alderman to fill a resigned seat. The notice lists S. W. Young James Sup and bi Leddy as election judges and is dated January 8 1888.
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