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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1903

Page

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Socorro Flood Diversion Planned with Santa Fe Aid

Santa Fe engineers led by President John Greenwald and Superintendent McNally visited Socorro to inspect diverting floodwaters at the arroyo south of Socorro mountain. Mayor Cooney and officials were invited to join the inspection as talks with the Santa Fe company proceed, aiming to channel future floods away from the city via a Rio Grande outlet.

John Greenwald Board of County Commissionere McNally Socorro Santa Fe Engineers Socorro Mountain Greenwald Mayor Cooney Rtg Santa Fe Company Rio Grande

Socorro Tennis Club Organized in City Meeting

Great interest in the game of tennis sparked city enthusiasm as enthusiasts met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G. Fitch on Mc Cutchen avenue Wednesday evening to form a tennis club. W. M. Swisher was chosen president with Mrs. Jas. G. Fitch as secretary and treasurer. Committees were named for Constitution and Rules with Prof. E. P. Smith, Prof. O. R. Smith, and Ross McMillan. Grounds with Prof. EB. P. Smith, Harvey M. Wood, and M. L. McMillan.

Jas. G. Fitch McCutchen Avenue W. M. Swisher E. P. Smith O. R. Smith Ross McMillan EB. P. Smith Harvey M. Wood M. L. McMillan

Mining figure Mr C T Brown visits city en route to Santa Fe

C T Brown of Socorro, a leading mining man, passes through en route to Santa Fe. He says Socorro county mines like the Graphic and other old mines are producing ore with sizable work forces. The New Mexico School of Mines at Socorro opened the 1903 04 term with record attendance. a regent of the school is mentioned.

C. T. Brown Socorro New Mexico Santa Fe

Elegant Reception Honors New Mines Faculty in Socorro

A large Socorro gathering at the Park Street residence of Mr. and Mrs. F G Bartlett and Dr. and Mrs. C G Duncan celebrated the new School of Mines faculty members. The event surpassed prior social affairs with festive lighting, lavish decorations, and gracious hostesses guiding guests through music and refreshments. Hazel Howell welcomed arrivals as Ram sey and Berry oversaw the punch and refreshments amid broad hospitality and sociability.

P.Q. Bartlett Socorro F. G. Bartlett C. G. Duncan Park Street School of Mines Hazel Howell Ramsey Berry

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestive Relief

Advert text claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure aids indigestion by digesting food inside the stomach. It asserts universal cure for stomach complaints, improves taste of meals, and nutrient absorption. Sold by A. E. Howell.

A. E. Howell

Death of Prospero Sanchez Brother of County Assessor

Prospero Sanchez died at his mother's home on Fisher and Bernard avenues last evening at 8. Born in 1875 at Palvadera to Don Pablo and Dofia Eufrasia Sanchez, he married Dona Candelaria Chavez in 1898. two children survive. The Chieftain offers condolences and sympathy to the family.

Prospero Sanchez Assessor Benj. Sanchez Dofia Eufrasia Sanchez Fisher and Bernard Avenues Deccas Palvadera Don Pablo Dona Candelaria Chavez

Epiphany Church to Hold Communion and Services

At the Church of Epiphany morrow there will be communion at 7 30 a m morning services at 11 and evening services at o clock Bishop Edrick will conduct all services Everyone is invited For hauling transfer and express call No 70

Chas. S. ‘Saylor Presbyterian Church Kendrick Taylor Church of Epiphany Formorrow Edrick

Exhausted brain cells linked to suicides say experts

Nerve specialists warn that many personal crisis reports stem from exhausted brain cells. Feeling morose and losing interest signals the need for more sleep and outdoor exercise. A few days of country rambling can erase dark thoughts, restore buoyancy, and renew enthusiasm for life.

Grand Lodge Officers Elected at Alamogordo Session

Mayer reports Grand Lodge session concluded with elections for next year. New officers include Grand Chancellor P. B. Heather Silver City Grand Vice Chancellor W. W. Risdon Gallup Grand Keeper of Records and Seal C. E. Perry East Las Vegas Grand Master of Exchequer E. W. Clapp Lordsburg Grand Prelate Uhlfelder Grand Master at Arms L. A. Carr San Marcial Grand Inner Guard G. N. Pettey Deming Grand Outer Guard Majors Alamogordo Supreme Representative B. F. Adams Albuquerque.

A. Mayer Alamogordo Rio Grande Lodge No. 3 Grand Lodge P. B. Heather Silver City W. W. Risdon Gallup C. E. Perry East Las Vegas E. W. Clapp Lordsburg Uhlfelder L. A. Carr San Marcial G. N. Pettey Deming Majors B. F. Adams Albuquerque

Frosts Hit Northwest. Corn Saved By Clouds

Light frosts spread across Kansas and neighboring states Tuesday night with threats lingering for Wednesday and Thursday. Cloudy weather saved the corn crop, and authorities expect a week to ten days of warmth to finish maturing the crop.

Kansas

Sir Thomas Lipton Ill With Appendicitis in Chicago

The famous challenger Sir Thomas Lipton has been ill with appendicitis in Chicago. Admirers in the United States are glad to hear he is improving. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are praised for bile cleansing and gentle relief from constipation without griping. W H Howell of Houston endorses them. Sold by A E Howell.

Thomas Lipton Chicago United States DeWitt W. H. Howell Houston Tex A. E. Howell

Transfer and Baggage Announcement for Albuquerque Fair

Transfer and baggage orders by phone will receive prompt attention. Call No. 70. Tickets for the Albuquerque Fair October 12 17 go on sale October 11 16 at 2.30 dollars round trip. Tos Jagurs Santa Fe Agt. Have your cards printed at The Chieftain office.

N. Gaixcos Albuquerque

Silent retriever attends town funeral procession in Scotland

In Campbell Town Argyllshire a retriever dog joins funeral processions from the hearse to the churchyard as a silent mourner. The dog, known to instinctively attend funerals, now appears at almost every public burial, a regular fixture despite past attempts to drive it away. It once accompanied a funeral party arriving by steamer, continuing to the graveyard with the crowd.

Campbell Town Argyllshire

School of Mines Notes Describes New Arrivals and Faculty

Mr G O Arnold recent Iowa College graduate arrives to begin mining work while Mr James McGee of Kelly registers for the mining program. Walter Lucas Miller of Santa Fe comes prepared for advanced mining work and Miss Clyde Melton oversees sub fresh man duties with rising attendance. Professors D F Riddell and Leon Dominian join, with Riddell bringing assay experience and Dominian noted linguist and mathematician from Roberts College and Liege.

G. O. Arnold Iowa College James McGee Kelly McGee Erle D. Morton Prescott Arizona Morton Walter Lucas Miller Santa Fe School of Mines Miller W. D. Miller State House Circle Clyde Melton Socorro Richard S. Chamberlain Chicago Illinois Central Railroad Leon Dominian Dominian Roberts College Constantinople University of Liege Belgium

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Price Bros. & CO Home Comfort Steel Ranges Whitney Company South First St Socorro Soda 2 Bottling Works A. F. Katzenstein, Prop First National Bank Frank McKee C. K. Newhall United States Depository A. & P. Railroads Guy Loarre Hall F. J. Cuunny & Co Toledo Socorro Tennis Club Dearborn St Presbyterian Episcopal Services Lees Grand Lodge, R. UF P Sir Thomas Scotland School OF Mines Notes Southwestern D. F. Riddell Chemical Department Prof. Riddell Black Hills National Mining Congress Deadwood
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