Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-04-17
source date: 1891
availability: public-domain

A dispatch to the Albuquerque Democrat says that A. Staab, of Santa Fe, dropped $30,000 in a poker game in 'Frisco. Fortunately he can afford to. — Reporter. A GHASTLY FIND Monday last Alec. Woodburn, shift boss of the Kleptomania, found the body of a dead man in the bottom of an old, unused shaft, on the Aztec mine. Mr. Woodburn descended the shaft for the purpose of securing some ladders which were needed in the Kleptomania. Constable Head, of Pinos Altos, was sent for, who with Justice Newsham, repaired to the scene. A coroner’s jury was enpanneled. The body was raised to the surface, when it was discovered that owing to the advanced stage of decomposi- tion identification was impossible. Dr. Robinson gave it as his opinion that the body was that of a Mexican, who must have died or been killed some eight or ten months ago. Alec Woodburn testified that in March last he de- scended the shaft a short distance to get a ladder and remembered having seen a pair of overalls at the bottom of the shaft, but thought nothing of it. Needing another ladder he was compelled to go a little lower, when the body was plainly discernible and the discovery made. After obtaining all the information possible, the jury returned the verdict of “found dead in a shaft of the Aztec Mine.”

t, but thought nothing of it. Needing another ladder he was compelled to go a little lower, when the body was plainly discernible and the discovery made. After obtaining all the information possible, the jury returned the verdict of “found dead in a shaft of the Aztec Mine.” The superintendent of the mine states that the Aztec company in September last caused the shaft house to be removed, but left a trap door over the bucket way, and the manhole was closed by a shed with a door which was fasten- ed. The only possible way for a man to get into the shaft was to crawl through a small opening in the south side of the shed, where a board had been torn off. It will be remembered that a Mexican by the name of Aval was shot dead in Pinos Altos last fall, and his assassin never captured. There is a theory that the body found might be that of the murderer, having been left there by the friends of Aval, who did not believe in awaiting the slow process of law for justice. The real facts in regard to the death will probably never be known. It is barely possible that the man might have fallen into the shaft, but the chances seem to be ten to one that he was assisted by others, either before or after his death. LOST CHILD

law for justice. The real facts in regard to the death will probably never be known. It is barely possible that the man might have fallen into the shaft, but the chances seem to be ten to one that he was assisted by others, either before or after his death. LOST CHILD A great deal of excitement was manifested yesterday over a lost child, the seven-year-old daughter of Mr. Summers, who was lost in the ( 15 ) hills from 10 o’clock a.m. ’till late in the eve- ning, when she wandered into Feagles’ ranch east of town. Hundreds of people searched the hill, some even remaining out all night. A good idea for parents to hobble such youngsters. Orange Blossoms As announced in the Enterprise last week the marriage ceremony blending together the lives of Rillie B. Cooper and Martin Mullin, was solemnized at the M. E. church Tuesday morn- ing last. Rev. R. E. Pierce officiating. Notwith- standing the early hour, 7 a.m., a large number of invited friends were present to v/itness the beautiful and impressive marriage service. Miss A. Down and Wm. R. Beall enjoyed the honor of officiating as bride’s maid and best man.

last. Rev. R. E. Pierce officiating. Notwith- standing the early hour, 7 a.m., a large number of invited friends were present to v/itness the beautiful and impressive marriage service. Miss A. Down and Wm. R. Beall enjoyed the honor of officiating as bride’s maid and best man. The bride was arrayed in a white satin gown, trimmed in rare lace and pearl passe- menterie, orange blossoms and smilax. The bride looked beautiful in this chaste and be- coming attire and throughout the interesting church services bore her part with a natural and becoming grace. The groom was attired in conventional black. After the ceremony the bridal couple repaired to the parlors of the Timmer, where they passed a couple of pleasant hours receiv- ing their numerous friends. At 9 o’clock the guests were led by the bridal couple to the dining room, where a sumptuous breakfast was served and heartily appreciated. The happy couple accompanied by Miss Down and Mrs. Dieter, left for their home at Apache Tejo in the afternoon, taking with them the well wishes of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The following is a partial list of the presents received: Handsome marble clock — Miss A. Down. Silver sugar shells — Miss Lou Conwey. Silver butter dish and knife — Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Cut glass pickle jar — Miss Josie Whitehill.

s of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The following is a partial list of the presents received: Handsome marble clock — Miss A. Down. Silver sugar shells — Miss Lou Conwey. Silver butter dish and knife — Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Cut glass pickle jar — Miss Josie Whitehill. Glass and silver salt and pepper service — ■ Mrs. George R. Browen. Silver water service — Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hudson. Silver napkin rings — Mrs. Precilla Stevens. Oxidized silver set of knives, forks and spoons, a handsome couch and rocker — S. Schuts. Oxidized silver carving set — J. J. Quinn. China tea set — Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hew- lett. Silver cracker jar — J. P. Stanley. Silver pickle dish — Mr. and Mrs. Kilbum. Set of linen table cloths and napkins — Mrs. A. Schutz. Handsome “Wedding Day” book — Rev. Pierce. Milton’s Paradise Lost — H. H. Whitehill. Cashmere shawl — Mrs. Deiter. Bouquet — Mrs. G. W. Bailey. Bouquet — Mrs. M. Maher. Two baskets orange blossoms, smilax and roses — Mrs. Davidson. Silver syrup pitcher — George R. Bowen. Mexican onyx perfume bottle — Geo. Hauser. Set fish scale ear rings and pin — Miss Julia Stine. Perfume set — W. R. Beall. Silver napkin rings and parasol — Mrs. John Brockman, Mimbres. Set silver teaspoons — James P. Howlett. Set linen towels, Mrs. W. M. Slough. Spanish lace shawl and oil painting — Mrs. F. Blount. Silk handkerchief — Miss Curtis.

and pin — Miss Julia Stine. Perfume set — W. R. Beall. Silver napkin rings and parasol — Mrs. John Brockman, Mimbres. Set silver teaspoons — James P. Howlett. Set linen towels, Mrs. W. M. Slough. Spanish lace shawl and oil painting — Mrs. F. Blount. Silk handkerchief — Miss Curtis. Silver salt and pepper set — Albert Lin- dauer. Silver syrup pitcher — S. P. Carpenter. Table scarf — Mrs. James Taylor. Silver card receiver — Mesdames Morrill and Bennett. Bon-bon box — Mrs. Kilburn. The HHH cattle company has sold 2000 threes and fours. About one half of the number have been shipped and the balance are being gathered. The price paid was $18. They go to Chicago. The GOS cattle company has sent to Arkansas for a pack of blood hounds. They will be used in hunting bear and other animals with a fondness for GOS cattle. It is a good scheme. A difficulty occurred at Central Tuesday between Cue Red and Mr. Chapin in which the latter was dangerously cut in many places about the head, neck and shoulders. One was bound over to await the action of the grand jury and is now boarding with the county. ( 16 ) Attempted Wife MurderOn Sunday night last a Mexican baile (dance) was held at Frank Silvas’ ranch, three miles above Silver City. Juan Rodriguez and wife were among the guests.

s bound over to await the action of the grand jury and is now boarding with the county. ( 16 ) Attempted Wife MurderOn Sunday night last a Mexican baile (dance) was held at Frank Silvas’ ranch, three miles above Silver City. Juan Rodriguez and wife were among the guests. All went well till about 11 o’clock when Rodriguez became jealous of the attentions paid his wife and quar- relled with her using as a pretext that she had sold some eggs too cheap. He however soon appeared to be pacified and the dance went on till about midnight when the treacherous brute induced his wife to accompany him to the spring, about fifty yards from the house, whence in a few minutes issued the shrieks of the terrified wife and her cries for succoj* from the murderous assault of her husband. The victim’s mother and stepfather and others ran to the place and found her lying on the ground bleeding freely from many wounds while the cowardly wretch who perpetrated the crime was running toward the woods as fast as he could. The woman was taken to the house and the wounds staunched as well as possible by the application of cloths. From 12 o’clock till 10 in the morning the woman lay without other care.

ardly wretch who perpetrated the crime was running toward the woods as fast as he could. The woman was taken to the house and the wounds staunched as well as possible by the application of cloths. From 12 o’clock till 10 in the morning the woman lay without other care. At seven o’clock Monday morning somebody reported in town that the woman was dead, when Justice Givens summoned a coro- ner’s jury of six and proceeded to where the woman lay, finding the woman still alive, but like free and enlightened Americans intent only upon the duty which they came to fulfill, they sat down to patiently await the departure of life, it being apparently beyond their province to try and save it, as they were only summoned to inquire as to the cause of death were caused their their own culpable negligence. Like crows waiting for a carcass sat the jury on some stools. While the judge instructed, as he whittled on the fence. “Ye mustn’t tech her, it’s sure agi’n the rules And we must go accordin’, to the law and evy-dence.’’

ath were caused their their own culpable negligence. Like crows waiting for a carcass sat the jury on some stools. While the judge instructed, as he whittled on the fence. “Ye mustn’t tech her, it’s sure agi’n the rules And we must go accordin’, to the law and evy-dence.’’ An Enterprise representative who visited the place at 9 o’clock found the woman still alive and the coroner’s jury still waiting. Taking in the situation at a glance he hurried to town and brought a physician. Dr. Woodville. At noon the woman was brought to town and placed in the Sisters’ hospital with every prob- ability of a perfect recovery within two weeks. On examination there was found to be eight knife wounds, only three of which were of any serious depth, the others being mere scratches. The knife being dull and the clothing which the woman wore, were what saved her life. The villain’s intent was good. The coroners inquest is postponed till fur- ther notice. In justice to some of the jurymen, it is claimed by them that they wanted to return to town and send a physician to care for the victim but they say the judge insisted upon finding what he came for, a stiff.

good. The coroners inquest is postponed till fur- ther notice. In justice to some of the jurymen, it is claimed by them that they wanted to return to town and send a physician to care for the victim but they say the judge insisted upon finding what he came for, a stiff. A large number of cowmen in southern Arizona are spaying their female stock in order to relieve their ranges. It is a practical way to relieve an over stocked range, and at the same time convert a portion of the herd into ready cash. The CA bar cattle company, of the lower Gila, has disposed of all its steers, the yearlings selling at $11, the twos at $14 and the threes at $8. The cattle are now being gathered. They were purchased by Montana parties.