Irrigation Convention Delivers Endorsements and Moves on New Mexico Statehood
Albuquerque session endorses irrigation investigations and seeks territorial funds for the irrigation commission while opposing Stephens bill in Congress and pressing for New Mexico admission as a state. Also notes Great Cattle Exhibit dates at Union Stock Yards and local notices for transfers, rentals, and stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Irrigation Commission
Stephens
Congress
New Mexico
Murder near the Datils Wallace shoots McCammon in a quarrel
Neighbors Wallace and McCammon near the Datils clashed over a past business dispute. Wallace overpowered McCammon and shot him in the back. McCammon died Tuesday. Witnesses were McCammon’s wife and Mary McCristion. Deputy Sheriff Bob Lewis pursues Wallace as authorities expect capture. Burial held in Socorro after funeral at Presbyterian church. The piece also notes an unrelated medicinal advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCammon
Wallace
Socorro County
Datils
Mesdames McCammon
Mary McCristion
Bob Lewis
Socorro
Presbyterian Church
Judge Pope Commissioned to Territorial Supreme Bench
Judge Pope has received his commission from the President to fill the vacancy on the territorial supreme bench. The appointment is described as very satisfactory and is expected to be confirmed when Congress convenes. The first major matter likely to come before him is the Ex-Treasurer Abran Abeyta delinquency case, with county commissioners delaying action until he assumes office. Waxtko ad seeks a county manager for a solid financial firm offering $18 weekly salary with expenses paid from head office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Territorial Supreme Bench
Congress
Teachers Wanted In Socorro County Schools
The Chieftain reports multiple inquiries for teachers in Socorro county schools. Readers seeking positions are urged to contact The Chieftain to be connected with appropriate hiring parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro County
Dance Sign Up Encouraged at Local Tag Store
On November 6 the organizing committee requests all prospective attendees to visit the tag store whenever idle and add their names to the sign up list. This ensures a complete guest count for the event.
Bonds Mystery in McKinley County Records
A study of McKinley county bonds under Bernalillo county shows 35 000 debt transfer not paid in cash or bonds and an unrecorded sale. A quiet Wednesday wedding at Menaul School unites Fred Thomas and Addie Fleming with Dr. Thompson officiating. The couple will reside in Magdalena where the groom works in mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Frank Clancy
Albuquerque Morning Journal
McKinley County
Bernalillo County
Bernalillo
McKinley
Board of County Commissioners
Charles K. Newhall
Menaul School
Fred Thomas
Magdalena
Addie Fleming
Thompson
Albuquerque
R. B. Thomas
Cure for Dyspepsia Promises Quick Relief
Mrs. W. W. Saylor of Hilliard Pa reports severe indigestion and loss of appetite improved after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming a complete cure. The ad touts Kodol as a digestive juice tonic and purifier, sold by A. E. Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Saylor
Hilliard
A. E. Howell
Whist Club Postpones Meet After Absences
The whist club met Saturday evening at Mrs. Jas G Fitchs home on McCutchen Avenue. Several members were absent due to sickness or other reasons, and no meeting will be held this evening. Next Saturday the club will convene at Mrs C G Duncans home on California Street.
Chicago Live Stock Show Prompts Regional Travel Plans
Chicago Live Stock Show runs November 26 to December 5. The International Live Stock Exhibition offers inspiration and benefit for stockmen. Special Santa Fe rates available through agent Thos Jaques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Santa Fe
Thos
Jaques
Chicago
Ask Thos
Silent Ranch Collision Overdue Payment Sparks Fatal Shot
Datil New Mexico October 13 1903 Editor Chieftain reports a deadly ranch dispute between Wallace and McCammon over an overdue debt. Wallace says he shot in self defense after McCammon attacked. McCammon wounded seriously and fate uncertain. No witnesses besides Wallace. The letter criticizes the business system and socialism while urging truth and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datil
N. M
Chieftain
Wallace
McCammon
Baldwin
Allace
H. A
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve the Pure Choice
The advert promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the only pure witch hazel product and the best salve for cuts burns bruises tetter and itching. It warns against counterfeit salves and notes inventor E C DeWitt and sale by a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
E. C. DeWitt
A. E. Howell
School report for Clyde C. Hurst month ending Sept 14
The report shows Clyde C. Hurst attending public school with 1915 days present, 2 days absent, 0 tardies, high deportment and strong marks in reading spelling arithmetic writing geography grammar. It notes ranks of 6 in class and 2 in attendance and lists subject averages around 85 to 90 with a general average of 874. An advertisement promotes Kodol Digestive to cure indigestion and dyspepsia, claiming it digests what you eat and strengthens the stomach, sold by A E Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Hurst
A. E. Howell
Mines Notes Show Local Students In District Programs
Wschool of Mines Notes reports Geo. F. Card of St. Louis enrolled in the engineering course. Prof. F. C. Lincoln treated for the prevailing epidemic. Prof. J. F. Riddell among Socorro's territorial fair representatives. G. M. Hamilton travels to Albuquerque for tennis. President Keyes left on a northern territory business trip. Doctor Magnusson went to Albuquerque to greet the fair. S. D. Bates returns from Cat Mountain trip, alive. Dr. Bagg and Leom Dominian and H. L. Brown geologizing trip east of the river yesterday. A week ago they explored the hills and canons east of the river. Antonio Gonzales of Lemitar and Luis C. de Baca of Clayton enrolled this week. Mr. Baca attended Brothers' college in St. Joseph Missouri for four years.
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President Keyes
Doctor Magnusson
Albuquerque
S. D. Bates
Cat Mountain
Doctor Bagg
Leom Dominian
H. L. Brown
Antonio Gonzales
Lemitar
Luis C. de Baca
Clayton
Mr. Baca
Brothers’ College
St. Joseph, Mo
New Mexico Assessed Valuation Up Nearly Quarter Million
Territorial Auditor W G Sargent reports New Mexico's total valuation this year at 41 851 576, up from last year, while Socorro County falls to 2 086 610 a loss of 18 330 and equal to 72 per capita. Leeson offers a Christmas lottery with a 25 dollar doll and a yearly Chiefain subscription via ticket drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territorial
W. G. Sargent
New Mexico
Ce BP
Socnee County
Leeson
Sheriff Berkas Knife and Gun in Albuquerque Quarrel
The Albuquerque Citizen reports Sheriff Hien Berkas of Sillo County drew his knife and fired his gun during a personal quarrel with a man in Albuquerque Wednesday night. Zionist Dowie and his 4,000 follower restoration host arrived in New York seeking to save souls from the everlasting bonfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Hien Berkassillo
Zionist Dowie
New York
Sorrowe Lodge No 9 Initiation at Preston Mine School
A Tuesday evening gathering at Sor Corro Lodge No 9 saw Preston Charles Rose of the School of Mines initiated as an Entered Alice. Attendance was good and members were urged to print cards at The Chieftain office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata Rogwhee Eee
Sorcorro Lodge No. 9
Preston Chas. R,se
School of Mines
Alice
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Price Bros. & CO
New Mexico and
Arizona
Home Comfort
Whitney Company
South First St
First National Bank
Joshua 8. Reynolds
M.W. Flournoy
Frank McKee
C.K. Newhall
United States Depository
A. & P. Railroads
the Irrigation Convention
Bob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
N. Gauxcos
Mas A. Winkler
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Connery & Co
Pope Commissam
Caxton
Thomas Fleming
the Whist Club
Wchool of Mines
Geo. F. Card
St. Louis
F. C. Lincoln
J. F. Riddell
G. M. Hamilton
Mexico
Hubbell
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