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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1902

Page

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Mt. Carmel Commencement at Garcia Opera House

Thursday evening marked the close of a successful Mt. Carmel convent year with commencement at the Garcia opera house. San Miguel band provided music while students presented La Tapatia Snooks La Golonirina and The Owl Parrot Duck and Crow. The convent has done valuable work for the local young women and hopes for many more years of service.

Mt. Carmel Garcia Opera House San Miguel Band Mt. Carmel Convent Socorro

Docketed New Cases in New Mexico Territory

New cases docketed by the district clerk include Territory of New Mexico ex rel George Parker versus The Mayor and City Council of Socorro in a mandamus action Abran Abeyta versus Carlota Lucero de Lopez and Jose A. Lopez to sell real estate George E. Bailey versus Ellen Bailey divorce Charles F. Blackington versus The Board of County Commissioners of Socorro County and Socorro County mandamus.

Territory of New Mexico George Parker City of Socorro Mandamus Abran Abeyta Carlota Lucero de Lopez Jose A. Lopez George E. Bailey Ellen Bailey Charles F. Blackington Board of County Commissioners Socorro County

Double Tracking the Santa Fe Progress Near Raton

Work on the second track of the Santa Fe railroad from Raton to the tunnel advances swiftly with workmen’s tents set along the line. The project is a major improvement requiring time to finish due to numerous heavy cuts and fills to be contended with.

Raton

Sheriff Blackington versus Socorro County fees case headline

The long dispute over Sheriff Blackington's fees and expenses totaling nearly eight thousand dollars for 1900 unfolds. The sequence covers judgments, vacating orders, appeals to the territorial supreme court, a second trial reducing the award, and a mandamus to issue bonds, with further district court action anticipated. Also noted: a July fourth Garcia opera house benefit by a 22-star troupe for Socorro cemetery, and a forthcoming military camp near the city with related events.

Blackington Socorro County Currierary Crumpacker Leland McMillan Bateman Springer District Court Our City Garcia Opera House L. B. O'Gara Socorro Cemetery Association A. EK. Howell

Court Proceedings in Socorro County Dominate Docket

Sylvestre Su y Sanches's murder trial ended in a hung jury and a new bond set at 4000 dollars. The Board of County Commissioners and Socorro County faced judgments totaling 1516.96 with 6 percent interest from 1900. The county also faced 7769.03 against it in a separate suit. Several individuals faced charges for stealing sheep and inaday law violations, with sentences suspended or cases dismissed at the territory's cost. Tinie Berry appointed to take testimony in Floriana Trujillo de Lopez v Lopez. The lower court judgment in U.S. Grant v Broyles was affirmed.

Sylvestre Su Y Sanches Eduardo V. Bacava Board of County Commissioners Socorro County Tocoe Charles F. Jackington Jim Davis Wm. D. Armstrong Frank Armstrong Jose Montoya Jose A. Montoya Jose Baca J. M. Allen John Hilton Thomas Armstrong Harry Armstrong Eliseo Barreras Patrick 5. Higgins Tinie Berry Floriana Trujillo de Lopez Juan Lopez U.S. Grant

Hon W 8 George Dead and Compromise mine case noted

News arrived that Hon. W S George was buried at his Cooney home on Monday June 9. He had health troubles and was known for integrity and social charm. The obituary covers his New Mexico legislature service in 1891, land contest work, and long presence in Socorro. It also notes the Compromise mine case in White Oak District, with attachments and legal counsel from Albuquerque El Paso and White Oaks, plus a subscription note for The Currram.

George Cooney Tur Cuterrain Jas. G. Fitch Illiam S. George Baltimore St. Louis Socorro County Peacock Mining Co New Mexico U. S Socorro Susie E. George Lincoln County Comromise White Oak Colorado el Paso B. H. Dye W. B. Childers KE. L. Medler Albuquerque H. B. Fergusson R. EB Land of White Oaks Elfego Buca Windsor L. R. Babcock Kelly C. Williams Williams Henry Graham Graphic Mine Black Range J. B. Squires Philadelphia Squires D. J. Cloyd School of Mines C. T. Brown Europe Asia Africa Australia Mr. Brown W.C. Phalen New Mexico School of Mines Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Socorro Busy Whirl of News and People in Town

A Socorro column lists house rentals and inquiries by C. T. Brown and J. L. Wells, visits by Victor Sais and Mrs. Seferino Abeyta, new shipments at Price Bros. & Co., a marriage rumor between Lon Allen and Miss E. Potter, and notes on local business, entertainers, and social visits including Prof. Chas. Mills and Capt. A. B. Fitch.

Charley Cooney Price Bros. & Co Chas F. Adelmann Seferino Abeyta Sabinal Ziegler Bros Avery Smith Pierre Hines Socorro Colony Chas, Mills Mesilla Park

Howe's Great London Shows Impress Socorro Crowd

Howe's Great London Shows drew a large audience in Socorro with the Florence family acrobatics praised as top notch. The bicycle whirl was a new feature earning strong applause and overall high quality for the entertainment. Regular Friday drill is postponed to Saturday for Co H with a band concert planned during drill.

Socorro Florence Howe London Co. H T. J. Marrianws

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G. Biavaschi Harvey Howse Whitney Company South First St Santa Fe S. County Koonville Keonlots Company H Encompment Matthews Temple of Justice Corre County J. L. Wells Cerrillos Friends Palace Saloon L. E. Kittrell Albuquerque Yesteray Katzenstein's Victor Sais Casa Colorada California Eagle Price Bros H. Bonem H. Bonem & Co San Marcial Lon Allen Magdalena E. Potter Deming May & Yunker A. B. Fitch Dick Abeyta Edwin Swisher Frank Dodds Monticello Lillie Adolfo Torres Palomas Hot Springs Mr. Torres Palomas Springs Windsor Hotel Owensborough M. V. Monarch A. D. Coon Miss Gladys Messrs Greenwald Guiller Griffith Dougherty Kittrell Hammel Collins Drake J. W. Hilton McMillan and Square Allen Hilton Tax Criminaim Office
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