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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1904

Page

3

Champion roper McGonigle wins ten thousand and bride

Clay McGonigle, west champion roper, captures ten thousand dollars at the Kil Paso jubilee roping contest. He roped past rivals including El Paso standout Enilson Carroll and announced his recent marriage to Annie Laurie Johnston of Sealy Texas after a romance that began at a San Antonio fair two years ago. The Texan horseman, famed for his prowess on cattle ranges and in arena contests, celebrated with his bride among El Paso spectators.

Clay MacGonigle West D’econ New Mexico Southwest McGonigle Enilson Carroll Albuuquerque el Paso Carroll Gosh Annie Laurie Johnston Sealy Texas San Antonio Miss Johnston Roper Albuquerque McGonig Thad Sowder Mui Fenonsta

Stipend Debate Highlights Hazard Pay Opinion

The Albuquerque Journal quotes that for diners attached the idea of $500 a month for twenty months is not bad stipend though the average breadwinner would prefer a less hazardous vocation.

Albuquerque Journal

Territorial Democratic Central Committee Meeting Set for Feb 17

The New Mexico territorial Democratic Central Committee will meet in Santa Fe at 2 p.m. February 17 to fix the time and place for the territorial convention. Delegates and alternates will be chosen to attend the national convention in St Louis on July 6, 1904, nominating presidential and vice presidential candidates and addressing other business. The meeting is chaired by W. S. Horewatt with N. B. Laven as secretary. The second item notes Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargerton, Tennessee, dying of consumption, with Dr King’s New Discovery cited as a proven cure after failing remedies.

California Santa Fe New Mexico Territorial Democratic Central Committee of St. Louis Missouri United States of America W.S. Horewatt N. B. Laven M. L. Bobbitt Bargerton Tenn

Democratic National Convention Called in St Louis 1904

The call states the Democratic National Committee appointed July 6, 1904, as the convention date in St Louis Missouri. It details representation rules for states and territories and invites Democratic citizens to send delegates for a pure and economical constitutional government.

Jones Walsh Hay St. Louis Missouri Alaska District of Columbia United States

Close Call Aboard Burlington Locomotive

A Burlington Iowa fireman C W Bellamy describes a near fatal session as the engine rattled and pain surged through every joint. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring health strength and appetite. Also note Mr William S Cranz Californi a Md reports cure from rheumatism using Chamberlains Palmo Balm. The Chieftain office offers fancy stationery.

C. W. Bellamy Burlington Iowa Wm. S. Cranz California Chamberlain

Sheep Sanitary Board Reward For Thieves In New Mexico

The Sheep Sanitary Board of the Territory of New Mexico will pay a reward of $50 for the arrest and conviction of men stealing sheep in western Socorro County. The notice cites December 1903 sheep theft from José Ignacio Aragon and notes widespread depredations on flocks in Socorro and Sierra counties.

Sheep Sanitary Board New Mexico Socorro Sierra Santa Fe New Mexican

Voice and Judge Clash Overiling Theft on Staircase

In a tense exchange on the stairs a papal Voice orders a song for a young man, while Badith resists. The Judge insists the performance will force him to shoot if he doesn’t respond, revealing a charged, moral confrontation.

Badith Papal

Mistletoe Talk Invokes Seminary Ceiling Dreams

Exchange hinges on a humorous tease about food concentration and spreading through the system. Life. Featherstone jokes about mistletoe abundance and a sister wanting to cover the whole ceiling, highlighting odd, lighthearted banter.

Featherstone Willie

Grindle Girl Seeks Skate Lessons Despite Slips

In a Cleveland market passage a dealer notes a girl named Grindle persistently seeking skating lessons. He quips that she falls gracefully, reflecting a lighthearted local exchange about her effort and humor.

Cleveland

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