Socorro County Commission Minutes Open with Tax Appeal Settlements
The Socorro County Commissioners met in regular session at the courthouse on June 4 1906 with President Eduardo Jaramillo and Commissioners Armijo Contreras and others present. They approved a repair job at the courthouse and jail, a written guaranty for five years, and a 915 bond for W G Lane, while noting prior settlements involving H B Fergusson and Abran Abeyta to resolve disputes over accounts with the New Mexico Territory and county funds. The minutes list numerous property and livestock valuations as part of the assessment, including items for F G Bartlett Lowenstein Bros Pat McKeefrey J R Hult A E Sipe G S Spurgeon James Shelton Harold Wilson Wm French Adolfo Torres J P Worrell Leeson Jesus Landovazo Kelly & Co Carpio Padilla Juan de Dios Gallegos Ramon Romero Cooney Mercantile Red River Cattle Co Vivianita Chavez and Socorro County itself, with various values. The body adjourned to meet July 1.
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Cuanto
el Territorio de Nuevo Mexico Y
Condado de Socorro
Condado de
Socorro
Pagadores
Cuerpo de
Com
G. S. Spurgeon
Jas. Shelton
Harold C. Wilson
Wm. French
Raiz
Adolfo Torres
J.P. Worrell
Leeson
Propiedad
Jesus Landovazo
Ovejas
Landovazo
Socorro Co
Propiedad Raiz
Chas. N. Adair
Baker & Raz
Mercandas
D. B. Sorrells
Reses
Nicholas Gonzales
H. Evans
el Cuerpo Se Protroga
el Primer Lines de Julio
How to Break Up a Cold for Quick Recovery
Early stage cold symptoms include dry cough, watery nasal discharge, and white tongue coating. Taking Chamberlain's cough remedy hourly at first sign can counteract the illness and restore health within one or two days. For sale by all druggists.
New Civil Actions Filed in District Clerk Office
New cases filed before Hon. W. E. Martin include Mary P Maybery versus Herschel T Mayberry over property division in re real estate Esther Hertick. Rafael Gonsales versus Leonidas Naranjo y Gonzales a divorce case. Also listed furnished rooms at Winkler s.
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W. E. Martin
Mary P. Maybery
Herschel T. Mayberry
Esther Hertick
Rafael Gonsales
Leonidas Naranjo Y Gonzales
Bursum Supports Joint Statehood for New Mexico
Hon H O Bursum chairman of the Republican central committee in New Mexico argues for accepting joint statehood over remaining a territory. He says autonomy, better representation, and a district partnership with Arizona can overcome obstacles, urging fair treatment and a practical constitutional arrangement.
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H. O. Bursum
Republican Central Committee
Republican Party of
New Mexico
Las Vegas
Friends of
National Congress
Congress
Arizona
United States Senate
Senate
United States
Cannon
Great Southwest
Washington
New Mexico News and National Highlights
The weekly summary notes Governor Hagerman calling Chief Justice Mills and Secretary Reynolds to arrange delegates for a constitutional convention. It lists new territorial land lease powers, apportionment of 66 delegates by 1904 votes, and Socorro county with four delegates. It also covers international diplomacy, Russia’s upheaval, and U S political moves including Taft, Bryan, and anti trust efforts. Irene Smith returns from El Paso after a visit.
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Hagerman
Mills
Reynolds
Andrews
Territorial Land Commission
New Mexico
Socorro
Yale
David J. Brewer
Taft
Congress
Hoch
Kansas
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
William J. Bryan
Commercial Travelers’ Anti-Trust League
Bryan
New York
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Spooner
United States
San Antonio Thriving Under New Rail Link
San Antonio enjoys brisk growth as A H L Hilton notes the completed railroad to the Carthage coal field with first coal brought in. Elmendorf advances Bosque del Apache irrigation project while builders rush homes. Labor demand rises then potential layoffs loom as railroad completion stabilizes. Prosperity appears lasting.
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A. HL. Hilton
San Antonio
Yesterda
Mr. Hilton
Carthage
Hilton
C. H. Elmendorf
Socorro Company
Elmendorf Station
Will the road be changed Santa Fe surveying new line
The Chieftain notes repeated discussion and now reports a Santa Fe engineering corps surveying a new Rio Grande division line west of Socorro. The route runs up on the mesa toward Socorro mountain, indicating possible major relocations to avoid flood waters.
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Santa Fe
Rio Grande
Socorro
Socorro Mountain
Twelve Inch Water Main Planned for City System
Mayor Bursum advocates a twelve inch main between the lower reservoir and the city to improve water quantity and distribution. He reports progress on the spring tunnel and increased flow, aiming to perfect water service before relaxing efforts. A hose house seizure ban remains in force with heavy fines for violations. Captain Fred Fornoff of the territorial mounted police was in town on official business.
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Bursum
Fred Fornoff
Territorial Mounted Police
Captain Fornoff
Statehood Outlook Split Between New Mexico and Arizona
Discussion of joint statehood shows New Mexico likely to vote yes with a large majority while Arizona is expected to vote overwhelmingly against. Santa Fe officials map delegate apportionment for the upcoming constitutional convention set to begin December 3 if November 6 votes approve uniting the territories into one state.
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Roosevelt
Hagerman
Mills
Rayfolds
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Arizona
Socorro
Murphy
Santa Fe New Mexican
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Cuerpo DE Igualacion
Comisionados
Hicieron
Muchas Levas
Cuerpo
Comisionados de Condado
el Cuerpo de Comisionados
Casa de Cortes
Ciudad Junio
Estaban
Eduardo Jaramillo
Alfredo Armijo
Abran Contreras
Secretario ¢ Intérprete
B. A. Pino, Y Alguacil Leandro Baca
Los
Comisionados del Condado de Socorro
Emplearon
H. B. Fergusson
Territorio de
Nuevo Mexico
el Condado de Socorro Y
Creciendo de
Varios Fondos
H. B. Fergusson, Esq
Magdalena and Vicinity
Oscar Redeman
Solomon Luna
Magdalena
Geo. H. Browne
Dwight Craig
Henry Gardiner
Kelly
W. P. Sanders
Swisher
Mexico
Lou
Kelly Camp
D. Z. Moore
Deming
Billy Williams
Silver City
J. M. Allen
Jami
Moore
Willia
Socorro County
Graphic
Winkler’s
HON. H. O. Bursum
News OF
Mrs. Longworth
Emperor William
Germany
Wales
Russia
National Committee of the Peoples Party
St. Louis
Irene
Jos. E. Smith
el Paso
H. Hilton
Mesa
City
Forman
Governor Murphy
Hall
F. J. Curnng & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Waxpine, Kinnan & Mangrn
Presbyterian Services
Presbyterian Church
H. M. Parkins
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