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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1908

Page

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Notice of Suit in Socorro NM Mortgage Foreclosure

John E. Griffith sues in Third Judicial District Socorro Territory of New Mexico to foreclose a mortgage on property in Socorro. Defendants include Rhoda and Charles Blackingtons heirs and The First National Bank of Albuquerque. Judgment by default sought if defendants fail to answer by June 22, 1908. Attorney H. M. Dougherty, Socorro NM. Clerk William E. Martin.

District Court Third Judicial District Territory of New Mexico County of Socorro John E. Griffith William D. Newcomb Rhoda M. Blackington Charles F. Blackington Rufus R. Black Ington Frank H Ernest D. Macton Leland R. Blackton William M Blacke Josephine Black Bertrand L Etta L. Miller First National Bank Albuquerque New Mexico Michael Cooney Plainsacit Joh i. Griffith Marcy Dougherty City of McCutchen Avenue Plato McCutchen Office of the Seder Docorre County Tiffany Vincent H. M. Dougherty First National Bank of First Bank Wiliam E. Martin Wa. D. Newcoma

Strange wrestling accident kills Hudgens at Magdalena

In Magdalena a week ago Orb Hudgens and Edwards wrestled in a saloon. Edwards threw Hudgens and a severe neck break occurred. Hudgens died Sunday morning. he left a wife and child and had lived in Socorro years ago. Flavian Maes dies at 108 in southern city home. one of New Mexico’s oldest men.

Magdalena Orb Hudgens Edwards Hudgens Socorro Flavian Maes New Mexico

Electric light plant aims to light Socorro July Fourth

Doctor Woods drives rapid installation of Socorro Electric Company plant beside the Santa Fe tracks near Fraley's bins. A sixty foot well yields good water, construction by Zim Gibbons advances with adobe building and concrete foundation. Cinders laid to raise the site, foundation piles rising above flood line, two expert wiremen wiring buildings along Manzanares avenue and plaza. Work proceeds to turn on the light as a key feature of the Fourth of July celebration.

Doctor Woods Socorro Socorro Electric Company Santa Fire Fraley Zim Gibbons Gibbons Manzanares Avenue

Runaway Boulder Crashes Toward Mogollon Mine Camp

A large boulder loosened from a Mogollon mountain side crashed through a miners cabin in the night, smashing a bed and narrowly missing two sleepers. The incident, reported by the Silver City Independent, underscores a near disaster in the remote mining camp.

Silver City Independent Moogollon Mogollon Tom Dickey

Name Changes Proposed for New Mexico Forest Areas

Acting forester Overton Price informs Delegate Andrews of planned boundary and name changes in New Mexico forests. The Gila Reserve north of the area would become Augustine or Gila North Reserve, with rest including the Big Burros to be named the Gila. The note implies a formal reorganization of local forest designations. Magdalena youth baseball activity rumored to energize the town.

New Mexico Overton Price Andrews Mr. Price Gila Reserve Augustine Gila North Gila Silver City

Shooting at Carthage sparks preliminary murder hearings

Deputy Sheriff Henry Dreyfus arrested Severino Vegher Australian Guerino Pend ova and Selesta Zulian for the murder of Carpio Galindro after a week in county jail awaiting trial before Judge Green. Reports say a saloon quarrel preceded the shooting with Galindro dying from a wound. The three defendants faced a preliminary hearing today.

Henry Dreyfus Carthage Severino Vegher Guerino Pendova Selesta Zulian Carpio Galindro Dreyfus Vegher Galindro Verzher Iindro Green Mornime

Lightning Kills Socorro Shepherd in Oscura Mountains

Jesus Armijo, about twenty one, of Socorro was struck by lightning while herding sheep for Hon H O Bursum in the Oscura mountains. His brother with him was shocked. Armijo died at home Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at San Miguel church Monday. Prof. Geo S Ramsey of Albuquerque, Morning Journal rep, visited Socorro and bets on William Jennings Bryan for president.

Jesus Armijo Hon. H. O. Bursum Oscura Mountains Socorro Church of San Miguel Geo. S. Ramsey Albuquerque The Morning Journal Ramsey

Seot Notes From Reserve Amid Garden Plots And Movement

Chieftain correspondent reports busy garden planting and recent travel. Jim Ward returned from camp. Joe Collins and Jim Snider came back from Magdalena. Ed Hudson plans to move to Utah with family. townsfolk wish him well. Henry Graham found saddle stolen. Fred Baldwin from Datil visits and reconnects with locals. Prof Jones and crew camped, eyeing railroad surveyors and town site, cattle and sheep shipments discussed.

Jim Ward Joe Collins Jim Snider Magdalena Mr. Wilson Tularosa Hudson Utah Henry Graham Fred Baldwin Datil Prof. Jones Outfit

Luna county electrifies underflow rich plan for irrigation

Luna county farmers near Deming adopt electric pumping to utilize river underflow in the Mimbres valley. About twenty five plants to be installed within ten miles, expanding cultivated land to six to eight thousand acres, doubling last year’s output. Lieutenant R W Lewis reports recovering the blue horse stolen from his corral near Water Canon. Hon W E Martin of Dona Ana district court returns to Las Cruces after aiding in district court business. Nicely furnished house offered by J P Chase near the plaza.

Vernon L. Sullivan Territorial Socorro Lake Stevens Ilinois Brewing Company Manzanares Avenue Santa Fe Company Socorro County Rio Grande Sullivan Albuquerque Rio Grande Valley New Mexico John Barradaile Bernalillo Isleta Luna County Deming Mimbres River R. W. Lewis Territorial Mounted Police Magdalena Water Canon Lewis W. E. Martin Las Cruces Dona Ana Martin

Local notices and business updates from Socorro and surrounding towns

Buff Leghorn eggs offered at 1.50 setting with inquiries to John Ruff. F Fischer advertises cow ponies and work horses for sale and notes improvements on his residence in western city. Don Severo A. Baca recovering from rheumatism. Col Geo. W. Prichard in Socorro on professional business from San Marcial. Conrado A. Baca moves stock to El Defensor del Pueblo room and vows living prices. Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs. W. D. Newcomb’s Tuesday at 3. Jailer Abeyta repairs county jail glass after fire. Minnie Williams arrives from El Paso en route to Oklahoma City to live with sister. Sheriff Abeytia replaces broken glass in A. C. Abeytia & Garcia store. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mactavish visit Socorro en route to Albuquerque. Ball game at fair grounds ends with unprintable scores. Edward L. Price, State Bank cashier, optimistic about finances and advertises banking business. J J Leeson buys Masonic lodge copery on Manzanares and plans repairs after fire. Advertising urged in Chieftain.

Conrado A. Baca el Defensor del Pueblo Silvestre Abeyta Minnie Williams el Paso Socorro Edna Hammel Miss Williams Oklahoma City Oklahoma Howard Sweet San Marcial Sweet San Marcial Standard J. S. Mactavish Magdalena Albuquerque Edward L. Price State Bank of Socorro Price J.J. Leeson Copery L. Smart Manzanares Avenue Leeson

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Mogollon Mountains Hall F. J. Curnny & Co Toledo Jas. F. Berry A. W. Edelen City Bonangra Mexico Territorial Irrigation L.wd Jesus B.C Killa Carpio Galindro Gem City G. BE. Cook Southwest Bonde Mimbros River J. P. Chase John Ruff F. Fischer Mr. Fischer Don Severo A. Baca Geo. W. Prichard Colonel Prichard K. N. Hobart School of Mines D. C. Hobart Aniceto C. Abeytia A.C. Abeytia & Garcia Masonic
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