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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1905

Page

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Taos County Miner Skeptical Over Local Resources

A letter from Taos New Mexico responds to Prof. F A Jones on the geology survey questions. The writer claims Taos county has no mines and labels local residents as a low grade and refractory class. The piece also notes a $300 cash prize for fruit and vegetable exhibitors at the Territorial Fair in Albuquerque and a rental notice for furnished rooms.

Albuquerque F. A. Jones Geological Survey Henvees de Lobo N. M Taos County Territorial Fair Association

Burro of Jerome Drinks Beer Draws Local Laughs

A Jerome burro known for his fondness of beer is described as a jovial character who visits St. Ehno for drink and causes locals to chase him in lively scenes. The Albuquerque Citizen notes the routine antics draw crowds of boys and amusement. Also mentioned is a Socorro county teachers examination set for August 5 at the first ward school in Socorro city, withcertificates required from hopeful teachers. Young cow ponies for sale are advertised by F. Fischer.

Jerome Arizona St. Ehno Albuquerque Socorro County City of Socorro Jose Antonio ,Torres Board of Examiners F. Bartlett Magdalena Bartlett

Normal Institute in Socorro County Largest in Territory

The Normal Institute in Socorro County opened in Socorro with 13 students, rising to 21. Superintendent José Antonio Torres was elected chair, with J J Prajillo as clerk and A Drake as conductor. Hon Amado Chavez visited and praised attendance and work.

Normal Institute Socorro County José Antonio Torres J.j.prajillo A. Drake Delia L. Harris Marillita Lopez Ciriaco Jojola J. J. Trujillo Martin E. M. Chavez Gregorio Abeyta José A. Baca Avelino Lopez M. B. Torres Maximo Baca Amado Chavez Territorial Socorro Chavez Aniceto C. Abeytia A. A. Sedillo Anastacio C. Torres J.J. Trujillo Delia Harris Maximinio P. Baca Ciriaco Josola Avelino Lopes EB. M. Chavez Martin Lopez Julian F. Luna Gregorio Garcia José M. Lopez Maximo B. Baca Julian J. Trujillo Matias B. Torres José Antonio Baca Sosteno Aragon David Flores Romualdo Gonzales Adela Bourguet Roberto Gonzales Carlota Sayles

Martin relief bill ruled unconstitutional by judge

Judge John R. McFie of the first judicial district declared the Martin flood sufferers relief act of 1905 void. The measure appropriated 50000 for thirteen of New Mexico's counties and four cities including Socorro to build dykes and supply seed grain. The ruling cites the Springer Act and notes the act is local and for a private purpose, with funds issued to meet the appropriation's debt.

John R. McFie New Mexico Socorro County First Judicial District W.E. Martin Thirty-Sixth Legislative Assembly Socorro Albuquerque San Marcial Hillsboro McFie Congress T. B. Catron Santa Fe

Large Addition to Gila Reserve Expands 1 Million Acres

Supervisor McClure reports from Washington that about 1 000 000 acres east and south of the Gila reserve are added, bringing total area to roughly 3 250 000 acres. Fort Bayard Pinos Altos Bear creek Black Range Kingston and surrounding country are included. Ranger force will increase from twelve to twenty five to guard the expanded tract.

McClure Gila Forest Reserve Washington Gila Reserve Albuquerque United States Fort Bayard Pinos Altos Bear Creek Black Range Kingston

Fires Destroy Santa Fe Granary on Fort Marcy Site

Early Tuesday morning the old government granary on Fort Marcy in Santa Fe burned down totally. The large frame structure served as a warehouse and held six car loads of hotel furniture, owned by Otto Retsch with an estimated loss of 8000 dollars, partly insured. Authorities suspect incendiary origin as the site sat on a vacant lot away from other buildings. This marks the third major Santa Fe fire in recent months. Crossman Brothers dissolves partnership, Charles M Crossman to continue business and assume all old firm debts. Fresh fruits in season at Winkler's.

Fort Marcy Santa Fe Capital City Otto Retsch Albuquerque

Telephone link to Socorro expected by January

Captain T J Matthews returns from Caballo mountains where he supervised erecting a branch line between Socorro and the Southwestern Lead and Zinc plant fifteen miles away. He plans to begin the Water Canyon branch Monday and hopes the Socorro to Magdalena line is active in 15 days enabling a hello to Denver by January 1. Surveyors finish Socorro Las Vegas long distance route. completion in 1906 will connect Denver and El Paso.

T. J. Matthews Socorro Denver Las Vegas el Paso

Santa Fe Warns Boys Against Trespassing Trains

Santa Fe officials urge arrests of boys trespassing on railroad yards after dangerous incidents in Socorro. Officials note trainmen cannot prevent accidents and stress safety during school vacation.

Santa Fe Socorro

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Whitney Company Southwest First St Albuquerque, N. M First National Bank Joshua 8. Raynolds M. W. Flournoy Frank McKee W. W. Woods A. T F. RY THE Sherwin-Williams Paints Sherwin-Williams Family Socorro Drug and Supply CO Hie County J. M. Robinson Grant Avenue F. Fischer the Normal Institute Frank W. Parker Silver City Upper Gila Thomas Lyons Parker Chas, M. Crossman George A. Crossman Crossman Brothers Chas. M. Crossman Chas. M, Crossman Granoe A. Crossman Winkler's Otero Reynolds Winkler’s Comisionados DE Condado el Cuerpo de Comisionados de Condado el Jueves Julio Estaban Presentes Los Comisionados Eduardo Jaramillo Alfredo Armijo Abran Contreras B. A. Pino Leandro Baca Alguacil Mayor el Cuerpo de Comisionados de Condade Gardiner Montoya A.E. Rouiller Akatael Mendoza W. H. Sanders & Son Juanita Vigil de Luna Matias Contreras Juan José Baca Vicente Chaves Y Torres Victor Suis Aes Margaret Bruton Vivianita G. Chavez Abel Chavez José Maria Rome Francisco V. Chavez José Ignacio Aragon Manuel S. Pino Gumesindo Benavidez J.P. Worrell Juan 8. Chavez Jacobo B.chavez Francisco Landovazo Juan Sanchez Y Vigil José Chavez Y Bace Melquiades Aragon Amado Aragon Solomon Luna Diego Armijo P. A. Romero Teofilo Jaramillo Donaciano Apodaca F. Kiehne H. T. Maybery Luciano Chavez Red River Cattle Co John E. Griffith Victor Lopez R. E. Montgome Mary Fitch J. H. Hilton Frank Abeytia A.C. Abeytia A.C. Abey Juan José Romero José C. Montoya Francisco Castillo Chico Francisco Castillo Chico Sheep Co. S 3,000 00 Juan Garcia Frank Hubbell Price Bros. & Co Francisco Armijo Hood Bros Elfego Baca Bursum Selena del Arhoron Acheca José EB. Terminando Junior Fianzas de Carniceros Fueron Vease Pagina
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