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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

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Magdalena mining district developments in 1907 exceed prior years

In Socorro county the Magdalena mining district saw major development in 1907. The Graphic and partners expanded workings on seventh to ninth levels with a 400 foot ore shoot. ore is mainly zinc sulphide and zinc lead sulphide, some ore rich in metallic zinc. The Tri-Bullion plant added 250 ton capacity. Mine Development shipped oxidized lead ore from Tip Top and Key mines until December price dips paused shipments. Gold, new to the district, appears in the Germany and Mine Development groups, with notable gold content in carbonate ore from Stonewall and misletoe area, and a large ventilation-linked tunnel network advancing to the limestone horizon.

Magdalena Socorro County Graphic Misletoe Capital Germany Graphic Company Waldo Tri-Bullion Company Kelly Tip Top Key Stonewall Stonewall, A Property of the Mine Development Company William Martin South Juanita William F. Gordon Misletee Hill Brothers Capital Group Alhambra

Gas Wells in Arkansas Spark Little Rock Fort Smith Line Talk

F H Gregg of Magdalena, wintering in Little Rock, discusses Little Rock Fort Smith Gas & Oil Co. which reports two wells yielding 5,000,000 cubic feet daily. President B S Gregg says the firm is not selling stock and plans a Fort Smith to Little Rock pipeline after 40 to 50 wells, costing around half a million dollars, with gas already drier than Coffeyville fields and lines paying off in eighteen months.

F. H. Gregg Magdalena Little Rock Arkansas Little Rock-Fort Smith Coffeyville Fort Smith Coffeyville District Kansas City

Martin reports district clerk fees collected in district

Hon W E Martin district clerk for the fifth judicial district of New Mexico reports over eight hundred dollars in fees collected and remitted to the territorial treasurer for the quarter. County totals include Grant 117.90, Dona Ana 108.85, Sierra 87.36, Luna 78.44, Socorro 418.04.

W. E. Martin Fifth Judicial District of New Mexico Socorro Grant Cosia Ana Sierra Luna Grant County Sierra County Lana County Socorro County

Hanging at Deming Monday

Martin Amador who killed his sweetheart at a mining camp near Deming will be hanged in the jail yard at Deming next Monday. Governor Curry has declined to extend executive clemency.

Martin Amador Deming Curry

War on wolves and coyotes urged by Oregon Wool Growers

The Wool Growers Association of Oregon at The Dalles calls abandoning bounty payments for predatory animals and using private hunters instead. J N Burgess estimates Oregon sheep losses at 250000 dollars last year with total stock losses near 500000 dollars. Forest Service shows trained hunters can remove wolves and other pests. state associations may expand efforts to curb depredations. Mrs Mary A Gilberson dies at daughter’s home in Socorro. born 1830 in Westchester PA. survived by husband, three children, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Funeral at California Street residence and Epiphany Church. burial in Socorro Cemetery.

Wool Growers’ Association of Oregon Dalles National Association J. N. Burgess United States Forest Service Forest Service Mary A. Gilberson C. G. Duncan Gilberson Westchester Mary A. Lord Avondale Chas. M. Gilberson Mary Hunter Duncan S. Lord Gilberson St. James Episcopal Church Philadelphi Socorro California Street Epiphany Church Doctor Cook Albuquerque

County Commissioners Pay Bill in Full for First Time in Ten Years

The county board paid all last quarter bills in full at a regular quarterly session, a break from a decade of partial or unpaid bills. Probate Clerk E. H. Sweet confirmed the full settlement, marking a notable record for the Republican board and a point of interest for creditors and taxpayers alike.

Board of County Commissioners E. H. Sweet

Bids Sought for Wall Relocation Near Court House

Bids are invited for shifting a section of the stone wall near the court house park to align with the new Baca avenue extension. Specifications available from Probate Clerk E H Sweet. Bids to be discussed at a special county board meeting on January 21, 1908. L R Babcock of Kelly reports progress at the Rosedale mine plant and upcoming operations. Mrs T J D Arcy to Socorro for teaching job. her husband now at Winslow, Arizona with Santa Fe Pacific. Oats for sale at Geo E Cooks livery stable.

Court House Park Baca Avenue E. H. Sweet Board of County Commissioners L. R. Babcock Kelly Rosedale T. J. D'Arcy Socorro McIntosh Winslow Arizona Santa Fe Pacific Railway Santa Fe New Mexican Antonio Gonzales San Antonio Borfita Chavez San Antonito Juan Torres Y Ballejos el Yeso Dominica Sanchez Las Nutrias Hipolito Silva la Joya Adela Chavez San Juan Camilo Baca Contadero Harry L. Smith Phoebe Castle Antonio Garcia Magdalena Veneranda Sharkly Federico Giron Puertecito Maria Chavez Tres Hermanos Cisto C. Torres Rosaura Salas

Onion contest sparks 3100 prize for NM youths

Albuquerque Morning begins an onion display contest with a 3100 prize for the best onions grown by New Mexico children under 18. A San Antonio school writes requesting details while pupils vow to learn planting pruning and grafting to win.

Albuquerque Morning New Mexico P. A. Marcellino San Antonio N. M Herxacmo A. Monoya Anoxis Vict Jon Garvin Costixero M Mra Mauricio Chaviz Laxprxo Romero Freanx Ramrinz

Convicts Recaptured After Santa Fe Pen Fight and Escapes

Two short term prisoners Andres Magias and Alberto Pino escaped near Santa Fe while laboring at clay banks. Captured single handed by R. C. Garrett after bloodhound pursuit, they were returned to the penitentiary. Pino, from Socorro, is serving one year for unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon. Also notes recent marriage licenses and local stockman J W Cox plans to move 300 head to Albuquerque.

Alberto Pino Socorro County Santa Fe New Mexican Santa Fe Andres Magias BE. V. Garcia Jesus Padilla John W. Green Penitentiary Pners R. C. Garrett Mr. Garret Tesuque Garrett Magius Grant County Pino

Carthage Mine Disaster Death Toll Rises to Ten

Six miners were injured in the Carthage coal mine disaster of December 31 with two more dying this week, bringing the death total to ten. The coroner's jury returned a verdict attributing deaths to a coal dust explosion at the Bernal mine of the Carthage Fuel Co, caused by unknown factors.

Carthage Cartuaca N. M Gio Andrioli Angelo Cogorno Mike Lakicz Juan Renteria C. L. Wilcox Joe Canyer Lorenzo Goretto Z. T. Masterson County of Socorro Bernal Carthage Fuel Company Joan James Justice of the Waurie C. Botts Stone Mayes Tinos. McCartyny E. A. Arrams O. G. Javenus James Anderson

Teachers Wanted in New Mexico Schools Press Dispatch

Santa Fe reports rapid public school growth in New Mexico with demand for twenty or more competent teachers in district schools. Positions pay from 40 to 80 dollars monthly for three to five months, with districts expanding as building continues. Applicants should write to Superintendent Clark at once.

Santa Fe New Mexico Clark Department of Education

Doctor Provines to Visit Socorro for ENT Eye Exams

Doctor W Eugene Provines former assistant chair in Louisville will be in Socorro January 13 to 20 to treat diseases of the eye ear and throat and conduct eye testing for glasses. Office with Dr Ferguson consultation free.

W. Eugene Provines Hospital College of Medicine Louisville Kentucky Socorro Ferguson

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Territorial Oregon Stockholders Geo. E. Cook Elaristo Aguilara San Marcial Standard Geo. W. King San Marcial J. W. Cox Datil Lee Baldwin Connor Hall F. J. Conway & Co Toledo
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