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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1902

Page

4

Court Proceedings Document Multiple Dismissals and Fortunes

The Val Verde Land and Improvement company against J W Crawford et al for ejectment was dismissed for want of prosecution. An appeal case against T R Buell for assault and trespass was dismissed at the territory’s cost, as was Altaytacia Baca. Piedad Silva’s assault with words case dismissed at territory cost except district attorney’s fee of five dollars against the complaining witness David Baca. Be ment and Hussey’s foreclosure action against Graphic Carbonate Mining Company and Asa B Fitch was granted. George Parker was awarded a judgment against the corro in the amount of 14 59 plus interest. Territory vs Felipe Lopez was dismissed at defendant’s cost. Petit and grand juries were expanded and excused from further service for the term. The grand jury found a true bill against Robert Thornton for larceny. Jury urged that trivial mature cases be settled in justice courts. Committees reported sheriff’s office, jail, county clerk, treasurer, and collector offices in good condition with fund balances as of April 1. J Hy Wilson was found guilty of assault with intent to kill and fined 250 plus costs. Milio Va became a U S citizen. Jose Rivera declared intent. Jose Breto was discharged. grand jury reported no bill in murder case. Manuel Romero’s murder trial of Andres Chaven at Frisco began and continued. Advertisement notes for Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and local sales details. Acnap mentions land and houses for sale near the court house. Subscribe for The Commerce.

Val Verde Land and Improvement Company George W. Bement Preston Hussey aKst Graphic Carbonate Mining Company Asa B. Fitch George Parker Ci Corro Territory Felipe Lopez Ramon Gondales Macedonio Armijo Victorio Escajada Sostino Gare Leandro Baca al Strozzi Nicolas Silva Adolfo Pedilla Henry Dreyfus Lucario Peralta Felix Pena Jacove Molino Salvador Gongales Frank Sandovato Jose Ma Lopez Juan Jose Loney Juan B. Romero Leopoldo Contreras Donecano Gabeldon Juan A.trujillo Alban Abert Trokawror

Sheriff Report Shows New Mexico School Fund Rise

Sheriff F Blackmoros explains liquor and gambling license revenues netted 3100.00 in the year ending March 31, 1902, directing funds into the school fund. He compares 1897–1900 totals to the 1901–1902 period and notes a 3100.00 increase over prior years, with 4 percent commission retained.

New Mexico Nelson

Military Post in Socorro Aids By Mayor Cooney Letter

May 22, 1902 letter from Major J Pauker Assistant Adjutant General to Mayor M Cooney of Socorro NM discusses Socorro as a site for a proposed military post and states it will receive consideration. Also mentions commencement exercises at Meall Ja Bark with tickets on sale June 1 2 3 for round trip and return by June 5.

Cooney Socorro New Mexico J. Pauker Cavalry Meall Ja Bark

School of Mines Notes Highlight Local Summer Plans

Miss Fitch plans a New Mexico summer. Merle Blinn will visit Kelly with her uncle Dr. J Blinn. Prof Lincoln and Mrs Lincoln depart for vacation with relatives. Miss Atkinson will study mathematics at the University of California. Mrs Bursum and Mrs Martin visited Socorro for commencement. Prof Jones to judge at Mesilla Park Agricultural College commencement. Maggie Gardiner returns from Magdalena for finals. John Blinn heads to Ohio for an engineering project on a Panhandle Railroad extension. Cordelia May Richmond born May 25. family in Patagonia sends regards. Charles Shamel of Taylorville earns surveying and assay diplomas after prior Illinois study. Capt Fitch visits for commencement with daughters Madeline and Blanche. Cooney mine reportedly sold to Weatherby for Mogollon Gold and Copper. copper value near half a million in two years. Miss Sadie Murphy to run Park House as lodging. Epiphany church to hold services tomorrow at 11 am and 8 pm. cordially invited.

School OF Mines F.C. Lincoln Julia F. Atkinson University of California Mesdames H. C. Bursum W. E. Martin Santa Fe Maggie Gardiner Magdalena John Blinn Ohio Panhandle

Last Will and Testament of Julia T. Racine

Notice is given that a paper purporting to be the will of Julia T. Racine, late resident of Socorro County New Mexico, has been filed in the Probate Court. The judge fixed July 7, 1902 at 2:00 p.m. at the Socorro courthouse for proving the will. Witness Jose E K Torres, Judge. seal of the Probate Court. May 13, 1902.

Julia T. Racine Socorro County New Mexico Socorro Jose EK. Torres HB. G. Baca

Divorce Notice in Socorro County NM District Court

Rachel L. Johnson sues John B. Johnson for divorce custody of May and Leona Johnson, alimony, and fees in the Socorro District Court. John B. Johnson must appear by July 14, 1902 or default judgment will be entered. Plaintiff's attorney is James G. Fitch of Socorro, New Mexico.

District Court Socorro County New Mexico Rachel L. Johnson John 8. Johnson Bocorro Territory of New Mexico May Leona Johnson

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