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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1903
Page
4
A long column of notices from Socorro covers visits by Magda Lena residents to Magdalena and vice versa, court sessions in Socorro, shipments of ore from the Graphic mine, local business ads, and multiple social happenings. Notables include Dr Duncan, Elfego Baca, and Chas F. Taylor.
The San Antonio team visited Socorro and defeated the Reds 30 to 23 on Sunday. The game featured good skill and noticeable errors on both sides, with Socorro starting strong but fading as the visitors pulled away late.
An advertisement touts De Witt’s Little Early Risers as gentle pills that cure constipation and biliousness by arousing secretions and stimulating the stomach and liver. They promise lasting relief with continued use and claim no recurrence of the trouble, sold by A. E. Howell.
New Mexico's Frederick Winn, a rising young artist of ranch life scenes, has drawn praise from President Roosevelt and critics. Ray Morley, popular Datil ranchero and Columbia football coach, promotes Winn's work and aided his public introduction. The piece notes Morley's local ties and predicts continued local interest, with church notices and health ads following.
An evening social at Armory Hall Thursday May 28 features a varied program of music and recitations to benefit the First Presbyterian Church. Candies will be sold at the door and refreshments served at 25 cents for adults and children. A stage, extra seating, and decorative setup are planned.
New cases filed this week in the office of District Clerk soba e Griffith include Joné V. Jack appellee against A T S WW Co appellant on appeal from a justice of the peace court and Matthew O Williams versus Anna A Williams seeking a divorce. An assortment of fancy stationery is at The Chieftain office.
Fourteenth United States cavalry officers led by Captain Walker and General W H Whiteman inspected Company H in Socorro. Forty two members attended as the officer praised the unit’s turnout and arms upkeep, with orders for government-supplied uniforms and gear to arrive within 30 days. Walker and Whiteman then traveled to Silver City to continue inspections of New Mexico guards.
The aged mother of Dr Edwin Swisher died at his home in the city on Sunday May 16 at age 70 after a short illness from la grippe developing pneumonia. She was born in Pennsylvania to Scotch parents maiden name Campbell, married in Canton Illinois 52 years ago to Dr William Swisher. Two children were born, the younger died in infancy. husband died 22 years ago in Illinois. She lived with her son in Socorro for three years. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at home by Rev Taylor of the First Presbyterian church. remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. Great game tomorrow at 2:30 PM as Pats vs Leans at the ballground with teams listed.
A morning fire at 11:30 a black smoke column rose from a Reiss on North California Street. The abandoned livery barn at the acequia crossing, owned by H. Chambon, burned to ashes though the hose company arrived quickly. Loss judged not serious.
Memorial Day proclamation from Miguel A Otero Governor of New Mexico Territory dated May 19 1903 urges observance on May 30 with prayers songs and flowers while noting living veterans and survivors. Also public notice of a divorce suit in District Court Socorro County NM Matthew O Williams plaintiff seeks divorce from Anna A Williams with default judgment possible after July 11 1903.
Fragmentary rental notice describes a 9 to 12 room modern brick residence, first class condition with repairs indicated. Mentions rates around 87.00 for multiple rooms, additional 32.00 options, and features such as city water, ice, fruit, corral, stable, and a hickory house. Contains several unclear terms and partial phrases from an old ad.
A lengthy classified listing offers 400 stock cattle, 600 Angora goats, several cottages, alfalfa and farm land near Socorro, with prices ranging from $15 to $7,000. Includes 93 acres of prime alfalfa, 106 acre ranches with fences, windmills, water rights, fruit trees, stables, and a large general merchandise and mining trade interest. Also mentions 25 percent annual profit potential and exchange or trade options.
H R Harris Socorro New Mexico advertises job work done at The Chieftain office with a guarantee of satisfaction. It asserts first class work and reasonable prices to attract customers seeking reliable local printing or related services.
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