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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
1
Thomas Va Wolls Ransom P Thomas sues James L Wells to compel transfer of a deed for land in the county. Thomas paid Wells 1000 for an advance payment on land Wells would purchase, but Wells refused to deliver the deed. The action seeks release of the deed to the plaintiff.
In a show of power Jim Jeffries defended his world heavyweight crown last night in San Francisco defeating challenger Simmons in the eighth round. Simmons fought hard and went down smiling as Jeffries declared he would continue to meet all challengers.
Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester, Massachusetts, explains she suffered years with a severe lung condition and obstinate cough. After all doctors and remedies failed, she used Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption and was completely cured. Endorses the remedy for coughs colds throat and lung trouble with trial bottle free.
Su Wah the leper is reported gone. His private car was attached to train 33 this morning and about 8 o clock he departed for the south. He was accompanied by government representatives while Constable James Smith remains in charge and they have left together.
King Edward health improving. heavy rain across Texas and New Mexico. electric trolley line linking Las Vegas and Hot Springs assured. Kansas City Mexico and Orient RR progress. hail destroys livestock near Springer. World’s Fair dedication set for April 30, 1903. Baltimore tornado kills 12. Local notes include sales, visits, and social events in Socorro, Magdalena, Albuquerque, and Lincoln County.
W H Byerts sinks a shallow well on his Gillett farm to tap the valley underflow, already filling with water. A larger well will be dug and a y horse wet engine installed to supply the acequia madre, a plan deemed feasible though with some difficulties to overcome.
Company H opens camp on August 2 3 and 4 in the grove north of the Santa Fe depot. Citizens are urged to visit and aid a big success with entertainments and lighting. Employers requested to release men belonging to Co H for the dates. T J Matthews Captain commanding invites all to see the boys in real soldier life.
Socorro and much of Socorro county suffer for lack of rain while heavy rains soak northern and southern regions. The region has seen almost no rain since October though overall area has had some showers. July 1901 at the School of Mines recorded a bit over 3 inches with July so far only about a quarter inch. The piece ends with a hopeful note about a future blessing.
A movement seeks to dispose of a sizable area of city lands. Abran Abeyta holds about $2,000 of city securities and offers them in payment for city lands at appraised value. City council appoints Messrs. Jon, Smith, R. Harris, and Camillo Baca to appraise the lands.
A report in the El Paso Herald states the Old Abe mine was not sold to Eagle Mining Company but remains bonded to that corporation. publication promotes Tre Cremrram subscription.
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