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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1907
Page
1
November 28 1907 is set as Thanksgiving by Acting Governor Nathan Jaffa. Territorial Superintendent J. C. Crarx urges teachers to explain the Pilgrims story, hardships, harvest, and First Thanksgiving to students. He praises teachers as vital public-spirited guides shaping youth and public opinion.
Caution against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urges prescriber guidance. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, claims mercury free and blood mucous action. Sold by all druggists with testimonials available. Price 75 cents per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that Mrs. Rosaria Rodriguez de Chavez died Monday night at her family home in Galisteo. She leaves four sons and one daughter, plus forty five grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a number of other relatives among her descendants.
Socorro the Gem City lays miles of cement sidewalks as Tucumcari and other New Mexico towns continue growing and improving.
Mesdames Joshi Smith and R P Noble hosted a musical and social at their homes on McCutchen avenue and Park street last evening to raise funds for a new Presbyterian church. The event drew a large crowd, with generous contributions totaling over 35 dollars, and featured a lively musical programme followed by refreshments poured by Mesdames Nancy Smith and J F Cook.
The newly formed Law Revision Commission met in Santa Fe on Monday. Hon. W. B. Childers was elected president and Hon. B. M. Reid secretary. The five members divided law revision tasks with each to report by March first. Dougherty handles civil procedure and related topics. Sabbath services at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Herrick leading the evening meeting and Gideon's band in focus.
Approximately fifty thousand lambs were shipped from Magdalena during the past month, mainly to Colorado, where they will be fed until spring. Prices paid were described as very cool. For ice cream soda and cool drinks, visit Winkler's.
The Hillsboro incident ends with Mrs. Kubale jailed on charges of attempting to poison Mrs. Orchard with morphine in beer. Mrs. Orchard, hotel owner and local figure, survived after a few sips. Kubale claims mining experience across several countries, including South Africa and China, as investigators review details.
Mrs A F Katzenstein welcomed fifty two guests to Fischer avenue for a Wednesday social with high five. Prizes included china nut dishes awarded to Mrs Greenwald and Mrs Twining after a drawing among winners. Refreshments in two courses followed in a decoratively arranged room reflecting national colors.
A Washington dispatch reports the admission of Oklahoma as the 46th state. President Roosevelt signed the proclamation at 10 16, joining Oklahoma and Indian Territory into one state with no public ceremony. A quill from an American eagle served as the pen, to be kept by the Oklahoma Historical Society.
The outlook for New Mexico statehood remains hopeful with governors and delegates pressing for an enabling act in the 60th Congress. In town, Lloyd & Genter Co. staged a five night engagement featuring Grant Watkins and Mrs. Clare Sullivan, Lawrence Sullivan, and a notable paper tearing act. Deming Headlight notes A I Hilton of San Antonio visited Socorro Opera House while warning of no severe fallout from the New York financial flurry. Mrs. Andrew Lane and her son arrived in town, guests of the Hilton household, as Trane’s health history recalls four years earlier.
The Mogollon Gold and Copper stockholders request a receiver and the hearing was continued for its merits. Walter Bauchnan Mary B Dun and George H Matson of New York seek the receiver alleging insolvency and debts near half a million. Curran salary questioned and raised from 2400 to 6000. Armijo widow to sue Santa Fe railroad for 5000 for death in San Acacia. Attorney A A Sedillo to represent.
Eleven Navajo Indians brought to Socorro were given hearings before Judge Green and sentenced to 30 days in county jail for slaughter of deer in the Black Range country. They had over a hundred deer skins when arrested. Authorities warn others roamers to halt wild shooting as officials consider steps to protect game.
A dispatch from Trinidad Colo reports Katherine Vosbaugh died in a Trinidad hospital after living as a man for nearly six decades. Born in France in 1843 she dressed as male to work as a bookkeeper in Joplin Missouri and later in a St Joseph bank. She married a woman in St Joseph and the pair hid their relationship. they moved to Trinidad two years ago, Vosbaugh kept wearing masculine clothes despite the sex discovery last year. Also noted is Hon H O Bursum traveling from sheep ranches near Socorro to Denver for private business.
C T Brown has tended mining interests in the Kelly camp this week and hopes to return home for Thanksgiving. An assortment of fancy stationery is available at the Chieftain office.
Agnes Morley Cleaveland visits Albuquerque then returns home. J S Mactavish fully recovers from illness. Anne Fitch returns from Ohio after her mother’s death. L R Babcock works on Rossdale mine shipments. J J Leeson offers masquerade suits and Christmas goods. Weather improves along the line. Engineering students visit Socorro Mine for surveying practice. School of Mines plans a ball next Friday. Z M Magerman leaves Socorro for a traveling salesman post in Topeka after great play last season. Thanksgiving turkey shoot planned at the fair grounds. R G Foster brings three large bear skins. Torres notes their size. Nobles and Cooney depart for hunting near Magdalena, hoping venison for Thanksgiving. John McCafferty visits Socorro. previously in Panama Canal Zone, California, and Arizona seeking money-making opportunities.
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