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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1884
Page
2
The article questions a legislative act granting water for towns over 3000 to power firms. It warns dissolution of incorporation would erase municipal privileges and cite fears of mercenary county commissioners taking control. It notes election momentum, conventions, and local editorials on civic rights and water access.
Leap year festival hosted by Mission Sunday school in Park House yard, Friday evening at 8. Ice cream cakes and fruits will be served. Brass band will perform rare selections. Free admission for Sunday school members. patrons urged to support the young performers.
Public notice describes sale of the Magdale mining claim to satisfy a promissory note held by Ethan Wo Eaton. It names Alma Albrecht Hagenan as trustee, provides loca tion in Magdalena District, and calls for payment by Wythe Walker default. Also contains application for patent notice for Hina Eaten mine in Socorro NM with survey details and adverse claim deadline.
Notice reports Gustav Billing of Su corral Bocorro county New Mexico has applied for a patent on 1 500 linear feet of the Vulcan Extension North mine bearing silver and lead in the Alpines Mining District Bocorre Territory. Field notes describe surface ground 600 feet wide and a 9.06 acre claim with described boundaries and magnetic variation.
A court notice in 1844 requires William Tracker to appear for a timber culture entry dispute. The contestant alleges Tracker never declared bona fide intent to homestead, claiming he is a British royal official and currently receives a pension. Respondents must testify on July 1 at 10 o’clock A M.
Notice is given that settlers have filed intention to make final proof before the Probate Clerk of Socorro County New Mexico at Socorro on the 25th day of June A D 1984. Wises for declaratory statement No 584 for the W 4 and N W 4 of Sec 4 5 in Township 5 S Range 4 W. Witnesses listed include A M Carruth C B Martin and others of Socorro County New Mexico. Sporis for declaratory statement No 1246 for the N E 11 in Township 30 S Range 6 W. Witnesses include WIL son D Careath J Martin and Robt Bishop of Socorro County New Mexico.
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