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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1888
Page
4
Postmaster Baume announces updated office hours and train arrivals for the Magdalena branch. Northbound trains stop at 1:00 PM while Southbound service ends at 9:00 AM, with staff compensation noted for local workers.
City Treasurer W H Moore is on the sick list today. Rio Grande has fallen, delighting farmers. All who failed to file assessment returns to Assessor Baca should do so at once. The health of the city is very satisfactory with less sickness than six months ago. Deputy Sheriff C A Robinson has returned from a trip to western precincts near the Mogollons. The Stetson Company performed at a hall last night and depart today to give further performances. If you need second hand furniture, visit Leesona on Court Street before going elsewhere. Counciman Jus J Leeson is arranging exhibits in Mineral Hall for a beautiful display. Dr G Duncan examined new airikes in the Bocorro district and praised Caetas mines and others. See the lawn around Wm Watson’s residence to admire water and climate improvements. Many trees planted at the Court House Pilar this spring have rooted and thrived. Citizens with ores should send them to Mineral Hall as the exhibition opens early next week. The Socorro district should present its best exhibit. A daily hack line from the Plaza to Socorro Mountain mines is being started to serve visitors.
A small family seeks a reliable American domestic to attend to household tasks. Also notes Col J W Terry expanding his 160 acre farm north of the city with ten acres alfalfa and four in grapes. Stray or stolen horse advertised with liberal reward. Mexican Military Band to tour the United States may perform locally.
W I Tuttle has gone out to Pet Garrett. The Ladies Benevolent Aid Society will meet at Men Berry's house tomorrow afternoon. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Vegas form a boneball league. JURORS: list of grand and petit jurors for the coming term of district court. Archi Elliott and others plan to install telegraph lines and start a business. J. D. Smith of Rochester, N Y continues fruit and plant orders for Las Vegas area.
Supreme Court affirms lower court in California against Pacific Railroad Company over 1864 regulation for Central Pacific, interest payments of about 1.9 million dollars, plus carriage provisions. Abilene tax election disputes arise over school trustees, tax validity, and state funding distributions. Separate suit in Socorro, New Mexico, involves Second National Bank of New Mexico foreclosing mortgages and notes against Eaton and related parties.
Notion is hereby given by the administrator of the Estate of Andrew Naw deceased to creditors. Creditors are to present vouchers within the law period and settle with John S. Eddy at his office Socorro New Mexico. Dated October 7 1887.
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