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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1908

Page

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Notice of public sale of Greyhound Mining claim in Socorro NM

Special Master Joux EB. Guierrit announces under court order the public auction of the Greyhound Mining claim in the Magdalena Mining District Socorro County New Mexico. Sale at the courthouse front door in Socorro at ten o'clock a.m. on a July 6 date, cash to highest bidder. Parcel includes 20.66 acres with most of it touching the Graphic lode and a defined boundary line. The notice cites complex survey bearings and adjustments and the need to deduct 5.84 acres to be separated.

District Court Third Judicial District Territory of New Mexico County of Socorro James G. Fitch Cerita B. Manderfield Lowi Court House Territory of New Mexico Greyhound Magdalena Greyhound Lode U. 8 Joux EB. Guierrit

Restoration to Entry of Lands in National Forest

Notice is given that lands within the Gila National Forest totaling about 4H acres are subject to settlement and entry under homestead laws. The lands listed include portions of sections in townships and ranges in New Mexico. Applications by individuals such as Gertrude Rey Hulda, Joen Karl, Harvey K. Gallia, and Fred Dennett are noted with six other named parcels for possible entry, with a August 3 deadline and prior rights to qualified settlers.

National Forest Gila National Forest X. Sf U Matee United State Cracen New Mexico Bota May Gertride Rey Hulda Lana Joen Karl Liana Mexico Hela Harvey K. Gailia Rese New Measey Awd

Children’s Day Exercises at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian church held Children’s Day exercises featuring school songs, responsive readings, and recitations by Sunday school children. The program included vocal solos, joint recitations, choir selections, and a well received overall performance. An ice cream social in the park hosted by the Ladies’ Aid raised 51 dollars, with lantern decorations and appetizing refreshments.

Presbyterian Church Clara Bursum Robert Noble Sadie Avery Beulah Bowman Louise Terry Frank Baer Stanley May Ladies’ Aid Society

N A Field Registered at Park House Yesterday

N A Field of Puertecito was registered at the Park House yesterday.

N. A Park House

Former Judge McMillan Dead in Denver

Telegram from Denver announced the death of Hon. Daniel H. McMillan former judge of this district. District court adjourned as a mark of respect and a resolutions committee praised his mind, heart and esteem in New Mexico. Born 1848 New York City he studied at Cornell, practiced in Buffalo before moving west. He served as associate justice of the New Mexico supreme court and judge of the fifth district, retiring in 1902. He died in Denver on the 4th after a brave illness. Episcopal services will be led by Rev. Dr. Cook at Albuquerque next Monday at eight.

Frank W. Parker Denver Dan'l H. McMillan Vut H. M. Dougherty McMillan New Mexico Supreme Court of New Mexico Third Judicial District Court Daniel H. McMillan Supreme Court of New York City Cornell University Buffalo New York Trisee New York State Normal Buffalo Library New York State Republican Committee New York State Bar Association State Asylum McKinley Supreme Court Territory of Fifth Socorro

Baseball Tomorrow at the Fair Grounds

A baseball game is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the fair grounds between San Marcial and Socorro. A good game is promised, so turnout is encouraged for what should be an exciting contest.

Fair Grounds San Marcial Socorro

Students Batchelder and Bear Return From Mountain Trip

Jas H Batchelder Jr and G C Bear of the School of Mines rode over the mountains to Rosedale, returning Tuesday evening with appetites unimpaired after a several days journey and pleasant excursion.

Jas. H. Batchelder, Jr G. C. Bear School of Mines Rosedale

District Court in Session in Socorro County

The June term opened in Socorro with Hon. Frank W. Parker and a junta of officials present. The grand jury met, reporting sixteen true bills and nine no bills after sixty five witnesses, while civil docket cases include divorces, dismissals, and several judgments against defendants under mining and gambling law prosecutions. The city board of education reconvened to re elect teachers for the next school year, confirming last year’s staff: Principal R. W. Twining, Sisters of Loretto Delia Harris and Helen Gildersleeve, and Martin Lopez.

Socorro County Frank W. Parker Supreme Court of the Territory of New Mexico Third Judicial District Court H. A. Wolford Aniceto C. Abeytia W. E. Martin Minnie McGlinchey Jose Gonzales Elias E. Baca Eli. S. Stapleton Leandro Baca Foreman Juan Birner Abelino Gutierrez Pedro Savedra Sesario Carrillo Seferino Bustos Moises Sanchez Simon Barela Ramon Castillo Secundino Abeyta Procopio Armijo Jose Apodaca Clemente Armijo Isaias Chavez Faustin Gonzales R. C. Ross EB. V. Baca Adelino Gonzales Emilio N. Baca Manuel Salazar Felix Pine Board of Education Dougherty & Griffith R. W. Twining Loretto Delia Harris Helen Gildersleeve Martin Lopez

Doctor and Mrs Duncan to Attend AMA Meeting in Chicago

Doctor and Mrs C G Duncan left last Saturday for Chicago where the doctor planned to attend the annual meeting of the American Medical Association. On the return trip Mrs Duncan will visit Eastern Star chapters in the northern territory in her role as Worthy Grand Matron. Advertise in The Chieftain.

C. G. Duncan Chicago American Medical Association

Democratic Delegates Chosen At Roswell Convention

The Roswell Democratic convention elected county delegates to the territorial convention. Temporary chair H W Russell presided. permanent chair F L M Dougherty spoke on assuming duties. J Diefenbach secretary and A C Torres served as interpreter. Delegates to the Denver national convention were P De Young J Diefenback Benj Sanchez H M Dougherty W A Russell HM A Brachvogel B A Pino Silvestre Esquibel Meliton Torres and Jas G Pitch.

Roswell Jas. G. Fitch County Central Committee H. W. Russell Magdalena FL. M. Dougherty Dougherty J. Diefenbach A. C. Torres el Defensor del Pueblo Committee On Mr. Bryan Larrazolo Congress A. A. Jones Deleites Denver P. de Young J. Diefenback Benj. Sanchez H. M. Dougherty W. A. Russell HM. A. Brachvogel B. A. Pino Silvestre Esquibel Mel Iton Torres Jas. G. Pitch

Go East for Cash to Build Colorado Columbus Railroad

A report from El Paso notes President A O Bailey and General Attorney George Estes have traveled to New York to finalize financing for the Colorado Columbus and Mexican railroad. Correspondence with eastern capitalists has progressed, with work expected to begin soon as ties were purchased weeks ago. A contract for 150 miles of roadbed will be let after their return, with 3000 men anticipated to work on the line in the coming weeks.

Socorro County el Paso A. O. Bailey George Estes New York Bailey Eastern Columbus New Mexico

Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial notice 1886

Frank J Cheney, senior partner of F J Cheney Co in Toledo Ohio, swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notices claim internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, testimonials sent free, pills for constipation sold by druggists at 75 cents.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall Frank J. Coenny A. W. Gleason F. J. Cunsny & Co

Fire breaks out at Becker Mactavish mill in Magdalena

A large portion of the Becker Mactavish lumber stock burned in a fire that started around eight o'clock Tuesday evening at Magdalena. The cause is not yet known, with possibilities including careless matches or a passing locomotive.

Becker-Mactavish Company Magdalena

Francisco Luna y Garcia Obituary in Sierra County

Francisco Luna y Garcia died at his Monticello home after a brief illness. A well known Sierra county resident, he served twice as Sierra county superintendent of public schools. He was about 35, survived by a wife and two children, and belonged to the Spanish American Lodge No. 18. Lodge members traveled to Monticello for his funeral, mourned across Sierra county.

Francisco Luna Y Garcia Socorro County Monticello Sierra County Advocate Sierra County Lodge No. 18 Garcia Sierra Counter

Faculty of School of Mines summer plans outlined

Faculty members will spend breaks in diverse locations. Eckhard returns to Cedar Falls Iowa while Smiths visit Utah and Richer heads to southern California. Adams plans Socorro area work and Waldron moves to Colorado before joining the University of Arizona. Noble travels to Indianapolis with a Chicago stop before returning to Socorro. Jones sees rail line progress. Falghum carries cattle to Kansas City. Luna ships wool from Magdalena.

School of Mines Follo GF. Eckhard Cedar Falls Iowa R. V. Smith Utah Professor Smith W. L. Richer Californaa Los Angeles San Diego A. K. Adams Socorro RE. W. Waldron Colorado University of Arizona R. P. Noble Robert Indianapolis Indiana Mrs. Noble Professor Noble Chicago

Chavez visits Socorro on quiet farming day

Clemente Chavez of Clemente Chavez & Son, Polvadera, was in Socorro on business Thursday but had none to attend at court. He noted farming activity is light in the valley as farmers begin the first cutting of alfalfa.

Clemente Chavez Clemente Chavez & Son Polvadera Socorro Chavez

Memorial Day Exercises in Socorro Draw Lively Attendance

Memorial Day exercises in Socorro last Saturday drew praise as the most successful in recent years. A long procession formed on the plaza including private carriages public conveyances veterans the hose company the choir and flower girls. At the cemeteries music prayers and flowered graves followed. Rev M Matthieson led an earnest prayer then Attorney John E Griffith delivered an excellent address. Judge W E Martin spoke with admiration and effort. The program closed with patriotic choir selections.

Socorro Hose Company M. Matthieson John E. Griffith Martin

Seventeenth Wedding Anniversary Dinner in Socorro

HON W E MARTIN and wife hosted a Wed evening anniversary dinner in Socorro with pink decor and seven courses. Guests included Mesdames Brown Bursum Dougherty Fitch Griffith and Parker and Messrs Dougherty Fitch Griffith Drake. Mrs McCreary and infant son arrived en route to Magdalena. F G Bartlett reported wool shipments, Kelly mine set to blast, and Graphic layoffs.

W. E. Martin Socorro W. H. Bartlett Santa Fe C. T. Brown H. O. Bursum H. M. Dougherty Jas. G. Fitch John E. Griffith Frank W. Parker Messrs John . Griffith J. A. Drake F.G. Bartlett Magdalena Kelly The Graphic

Leeson Works On Manzanares Ave Building After Fire

J. J. Leeson is repairing his recently purchased building on Manzanares avenue to ready it for occupancy. The work aims to erase the visible signs of the recent fire and restore usable space.

J. J. Leeson Manzanares Avenue

San Antonio Visitor Reports Sheep Flock Rise and Dry Ranges

M Apodaca of San Antonio said during his visit yesterday that his flocks near San Antonio and Water Canon have increased by ninety percent this spring and that the ranges are now a little dry.

M. Apodaca San Antonio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ladies’ Aid Doctor Cook Albuquerque Episcopal Church Grand Jury Jessie Watson William D. Watson Ismael Aragon Rcardo Lobato Criminat George Spurgeon Nolle Bob Phillips R. B. Brown Noile Olosio Jaramillo Territory Juan Maria Gomez W. A. Brumbach Robert Moulton Colorado, Columbus, and Mexican Railroad W. J. Jones Alma J.O. Falghum Solomon Luna Mr. Luna
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