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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1908

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Socorro Electric Company Incorporation Filed in New Mexico

The Society of New Mexico records certify that The Socorro Electric Company was filed for record March 14, 1908 in Santa Fe. The articles name James G. Fitch as agent, set a principal office in Socorro, and outline the scope to build operate and sell electric light and power, issue shares, appoint directors, and prescribe preferred stock terms and corporate governance.

Nathan Jaffa Territory of New Mexico Santa Fe Nathan Jafpa United States Socorro Electric Company Territory Socorro County of Terry Block Plaza James G. Fitch Emmett A. Drake Morris Loewenstein Aniceto Aniceto c. Abertia L. J. Woods Board of Directors

Association Meeting Promises Prices at Magdalena Event

The seventh annual conven tion of the Cattle and Horse Protective Association of Central New Mexico will be held in Magdalena on Wednesday March 25 1908. Stock owners from the southwest and beyond are urged to attend as buyers and sellers meet to set season prices and exchange ideas. The Magdalena citizens pledge hospitality to all guests.

New Mexico Cattle and Horse Protective Association of Central New Mexico Magdalena Southwest Kansas Colorado Tur

Promotion and political notes in New Mexico press

Governor Curry announces changes in the New Mexico mounted police effective April 1. Promotions include Lt. Robert W. Lewis and Sgt. William E. Dudley. several privates reappointed. Also reports on Socorro county GOP convention with officers elected and Taft support endorsed. Endorsements praise Governor Curry and Congressman designate L. Andrews for statehood efforts.

Bob” Lewis Santa Fe New Mexican Curry New Mexico Company of Mounted Police Fred Fornoff Ranger Force Robert W. Lewis Socorro John W. Collier William E. Dudley Alma Roosevelt William H. Taft Socorro County Silver City William i. Andrews New Mexico Congress Statehood George Curry

Dr Charles F Blackington Dies in Socorro County

Sudden death shocks Socorro as Dr Charles F Blackington passes at his home two weeks after his wife’s death. A Maine native, Civil War veteran, longtime county physician and former sheriff, he served Magdalena and Kewt as justice of the peace and left two infant children. Adopted daughter Felipa Blackington remained by his side.

Socorro County Silver City Chas. B. Blackington Aniceta C. Abeytia G. E. Sanchez Marcelino Alderete J. E. Torres Vouingeo Baca Elias E. Baca Henry Dreyfus Eduardo Jaramillo Alejo Gurule Isabel Padilla J. N. Wilcox David Baca Committee On Committee On Organization and Order of Business Pablo Trujillo Ki. TL. Sweet Domingo A. Ortega Socorro Charles F. Blackington Doctor Blackington Union Pacific Magdalena Kewt Blackington Maine Rhoda Martin McCutchen Avenue Felipa Blackington

Big Blaze at San Marcial Destroys Two Houses

Press dispatches report a major fire in San Marcial Tuesday morning started by a gasoline stove explosion in a Bowden created home. The blaze spread to a Richards residence and a Wells property, both frame structures, with both houses burned to the ground and total losses likely in the thousands. No injuries reported as fire crews saved the Bonem home contents.

San Marcial Santa Fe George W. Bowden J. H. Finan F. H. Richards M. D. Wells el Paso Mr. Richards H. Bonem Richards Bonem

City Council Approves 50 Year Franchise for So corro Electric

The Socorro City Council held a special meeting to approve a 50 year franchise for the Socorro Electric Company. Weighing land purchase, tax allocations, and beets industry prospects, the body also appointed committees to review land title, entertain visitors from Santa Fe and Colorado sugar interests, and coordinate health precautions with Dr. C. G. Duncan.

C. Brown H. O. Bursum Henry Dreyfus A. C. Torres E. BE. Baca Andres Lucero C. T. Brown Abran Aberta J. KE. Torres Bursum W. H. Byerts Park City Dreyfus, Baca, Abeyta J. E. Torres Industrial Department The Santa Fe Company Rio Grande Valley Santa Fe Colorado Socorro Abeyta Brown Socorro Electric Company New Mexico Dreyfus C. G. Duncan

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. The ad states the remedy is taken internally and works on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and lists Toledo, Ohio as the address for testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cuungy & Co Toledo Ohio

Postal clerks blamed for misrouted mails in Socorro

Chief Clerk Gorman of the Rio Grande division says the postal clerks bear responsibility for mail handling in Socorro. He notes that railroads transport the mails but dispatch at stations is a postal service duty, per the San Marcial Standard.

Socorro Gorman Rio Grande Santa Fe San Marcial Standard

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