Grant County place
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authorized_bonds_of
Railroad 7's of 1883 $60,000— 1883
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-05 (1890) · +1 moreA. Alt, Committee
To the foreman of the Grand Jury:
Your committee appointed to examine the
books and records of probate clerk and county
( 31 )
commissioners, and to make general investiga-
tion into the condition of county affairs beg
leav…
discovered
greater variety of marble grades than anywhere on earth
cited from The writer has seen a good many tough… (1891)de-
liberate aim and Hall dropped from his horse
dead.
The writer has seen a good many tough
towns, but has no hesitancy in saying that
America never produced a tougher one than
Clifton in ’83. Such a state of affairs as de-
scribed of cour…
cited from Image 45 of El Paso herald (El Paso, Tex.), October 14, 1911, (Statehood Jubilee Edition=Section 6) (1911)
EL PASO HERALD New Mexicos Coal Would Supply Southern Counties the Storehouse Of Metals But Coal Turquois and Are Found In All Parts Of the THE mineral wealth o New Mex ico Is rich beyond computation There is coal enough to supply the United States for a generation and gold stive…
experienced
cited from Unpacking Silver City: Contemporary Perspectives on a Historic Town (2025)
A collection of modern critical essays examining Silver City's history, culture, and identity.
Topics include the town's mining legacy, its relationship with the Fort Bayard National Cemetery,
the Chicano movement in Grant County, the evolution of downtown, and contemporary debat…
had_annual_interest_charge_of
$13,650.00— 1890-08
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-05 (1890)re are out-
standing, of bonds issued previous to the issues
of 1889:
Funding 8’s of 1882 $10,100.00
Funding 6’s of 1885 18,500.00
The commissioner’s record shows that the
issue of $60,000 in railroad 7’s was authorized
in 1883, but no othe…
had_bonded_indebtedness_of
Funding 8's of 1882 $10,100.00— 1890-08
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-05 (1890) · +1 moreA. Alt, Committee
To the foreman of the Grand Jury:
Your committee appointed to examine the
books and records of probate clerk and county
( 31 )
commissioners, and to make general investiga-
tion into the condition of county affairs beg
leav…
Funding 6's of 1885 $18,500.00— 1890-08
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-05 (1890) · +1 moreA. Alt, Committee
To the foreman of the Grand Jury:
Your committee appointed to examine the
books and records of probate clerk and county
( 31 )
commissioners, and to make general investiga-
tion into the condition of county affairs beg
leav…
has_greater_variety_of_marble
same area anywhere on earth
cited from A Hint To Prospectors (1891)A Hint To Prospectors
The Enterprise desires to call the attention
of prospectors to the fact that they have for
many years been passing over valuable deposits
of marble, onyx and jasper, which in all prob-
ability are of as great and possibly …
is_producer_of
the largest gold and silver producing county in the United States proportionate to capital employed in mines and reduction works
cited from Ensconced in the southwest corner of the… (1891)Ensconced in the southwest corner of the
territory of New Mexico lies the county of
Grant. Blessed with the most equable tempera-
ture and healthful climate on the globe, the
most fertile of valleys, producing in abundance
all of the semi-tropica…
located_in
cited from Ensconced in the southwest corner of the… (1891)
Ensconced in the southwest corner of the
territory of New Mexico lies the county of
Grant. Blessed with the most equable tempera-
ture and healthful climate on the globe, the
most fertile of valleys, producing in abundance
all of the semi-tropica…
cited from Ore loader at Santa Rita copper mine. New Mexico (1940)
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cited from Grant County, New Mexico, and her mineral prospects (1881)
Also available in digital form. Subjects: new mexico; grant county; mines and mineral resources
LoC: http://www.loc.gov/item/ca09005041/
opposed
creation of Luna County
cited from Image 3 of El Paso herald (El Paso, Tex.), September 21, 1911 (1911)EL PASO HERALD Thursday Sept 21 1911 M ssaasaaaanc fWBI r BEST BY TEST DEMING M WHO Ml LUNA COUNTY POSSIBLE IMPRESSED BY ITS SROWTH UTE9II ILL PHDSPEGTS GOOD Doming N M Sept 21 Exgover nor Miguel Otero of New Mexico spent Tuesday night and Wednesday in Dom ing and vicinity Being …
owned
rock for government building at El Paso
cited from Friday an express team hitched to a wagon… (1889)isco
last week. He was in company with the eldest
daughter of the late Pat Kelly, and a Mexican,
who were saved by the heroic efforts of spec-
tators. At one time John Kelly was a deputy
sheriff in this city, but had been residing in
the…
15 school houses— 1890
cited from We find that the incumbent, Mr… (1890)unts of the county superinten-
dent of schools respectfully submit the follow-
ing:
We find that the incumbent, Mr. H. W.
Loomis, who is serving his second term, has fully
and faithfully performed all the duties of his
office and the record…
cited from Your committee appointed to examine the… (1890) · +1 more
A. Alt, Committee
To the foreman of the Grand Jury:
Your committee appointed to examine the
books and records of probate clerk and county
( 31 )
commissioners, and to make general investiga-
tion into the condition of county affairs beg
leav…
cited from Your committee appointed to examine the… (1890) · +1 more
A. Alt, Committee
To the foreman of the Grand Jury:
Your committee appointed to examine the
books and records of probate clerk and county
( 31 )
commissioners, and to make general investiga-
tion into the condition of county affairs beg
leav…
cited from Your committee appointed to examine the… (1890) · +1 more
A. Alt, Committee
To the foreman of the Grand Jury:
Your committee appointed to examine the
books and records of probate clerk and county
( 31 )
commissioners, and to make general investiga-
tion into the condition of county affairs beg
leav…
cited from The commissioner’s record shows that the… (1890)
re are out-
standing, of bonds issued previous to the issues
of 1889:
Funding 8’s of 1882 $10,100.00
Funding 6’s of 1885 18,500.00
The commissioner’s record shows that the
issue of $60,000 in railroad 7’s was authorized
in 1883, but no othe…
cited from it is impossible to tell what particular warrants… (1890)
outstanding, while the record shows that
there were $33,000 outstanding. A large num-
ber of warrants are described as to number and
amount on page 1 and 2 of this record, but are
put down entirely without reference to the
bonds for which th…
cited from The book of warrant stubs covering the per-… (1890) · +1 more
l record of the Commissioners’
proceedings makes no mention of its allowance.
This liability grew from nothing in the commis-
sioner’s book to $19 in the warrant book and
made its final appearance in triplicate as an off-
set to $447.92 of …
cited from The book of warrant stubs covering the per-… (1890)
l record of the Commissioners’
proceedings makes no mention of its allowance.
This liability grew from nothing in the commis-
sioner’s book to $19 in the warrant book and
made its final appearance in triplicate as an off-
set to $447.92 of …
greater variety of grades of marble than found in the same area anywhere on earth
cited from The serpentine rock with the newly manu-… (1891)have been in operation
for hundreds of years and will continue to be
worked for centuries to come. We have within
the limits of Grant county a greater variety of
the grades of marble than found in the same
area anywhere on earth. Note th…
most fertile valleys producing semi-tropical fruits and hardier varieties
cited from Ensconced in the southwest corner of the… (1891)Ensconced in the southwest corner of the
territory of New Mexico lies the county of
Grant. Blessed with the most equable tempera-
ture and healthful climate on the globe, the
most fertile of valleys, producing in abundance
all of the semi-tropica…
the most equable temperature and healthful climate on the globe
cited from Ensconced in the southwest corner of the… (1891)Ensconced in the southwest corner of the
territory of New Mexico lies the county of
Grant. Blessed with the most equable tempera-
ture and healthful climate on the globe, the
most fertile of valleys, producing in abundance
all of the semi-tropica…
sustenance for more cattle than any county in Colorado by fifty percent
cited from Ensconced in the southwest corner of the… (1891)Ensconced in the southwest corner of the
territory of New Mexico lies the county of
Grant. Blessed with the most equable tempera-
ture and healthful climate on the globe, the
most fertile of valleys, producing in abundance
all of the semi-tropica…
$4,789,369 cash in treasury— 1899-11-08
cited from Image 6 of El Paso daily herald (El Paso, Tex.), November 8, 1899, (Election Extra! 10 O'clock p.m.) (1899)EL PASO DAILY HERALD WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8 1899 6 I qATTERTHWAITE LOCKED UP FOR YEARS AGAIN ON THE MARKET 1 We 1 56 and 58 Sheldon Blk NeigMbor hood Rotes New Mexico The lake near Clayton baa gone near ly dry Grant county has 4789369 caah in ita treasury A farmers institute will b…
mineral treasure house
cited from chronam_tx_sn88084272_1911 10 14_http www loc gov resource sn88084272 1911 10 14 ed 1 sp 45 (1911)EL PASO HERALD New Mexicos Coal Would Supply Southern Counties the Storehouse Of Metals But Coal
Turquois and Are Found In All Parts Of the THE mineral wealth o New Mex ico Is rich beyond
computation There is coal enough to supply the United States for a generation and gold stive…
cited from Image 12 of El Paso herald (El Paso, Tex.), August 25, 1917, (HOME EDITION) (1917)
12 TVfrrM ET1H7I A t 1 r17 PASO HERALD EW MEXICO ADDS S2DS0D00DD R1NGYEAR1817 L PASOS OWN CAPTAIN At yixe 10 WEILTH All Counties of State Share in Kemarkable Prosperity j in Sunshine State Grant County Leading With a Gain of Nearly 2000000 More Than 600000 Acres Added to Farms an…
resources and climate
cited from The Lyons & Campbell cattle company arq… (1891)The Lyons & Campbell cattle company arq
about to finish one of the largest sales of steer
cattle ever made from a western range. In July
they shipped 2600 head, August 9, 1984, August
25, 1856 and will ship this week 1000 head
more, making a …
variety of marble grades
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-09-04 (1891) · +1 morede-
liberate aim and Hall dropped from his horse
dead.
The writer has seen a good many tough
towns, but has no hesitancy in saying that
America never produced a tougher one than
Clifton in ’83. Such a state of affairs as de-
scribed of cour…
part_of
cited from Grant County, New Mexico, and her mineral prospects (1881)
Also available in digital form.
Subjects: new mexico; grant county; mines and mineral resources
LoC: http://www.loc.gov/item/ca09005041/
produced
$1,299,276.25 in minerals— 1890
cited from NARROW ESCAPE FROM EXPLOSION (1891) · +1 moreAltos; D. Bau-
man, Denver; Louis Stein, Carlisle; Albert Lin-
dauer, W. H. Donaldson, C. H. Dane and S. P.
Carpenter, Deming; J. H. Pennewell, City; J.
P. Goodlander and Sam E. Green, St. Louis;
B. W. Noves, Chicago ; D. W. Turner, Kansas
…
related_to
cited from Grant County, New Mexico, and her mineral prospects (1881)
Also available in digital form. Subjects: new mexico; grant county; mines and mineral resources
LoC: http://www.loc.gov/item/ca09005041/
witnessed
245 votes cast— 1889-08-18
cited from Image 3 of Western liberal (Lordsburg, N.M.), August 23, 1889 (1889)WESTERN LIBERAL FRIDAY AUGUSTS 18S9 Tim Shine in convalescent District court met on Monilny J P IMofT was in tlic city thin work Hr Simpson has mounted a fino new sign Jan Ualifirtioun of Clifton was in the city Monday Only 245 voter were cast in Grant coun ty Enterprise John Jef…
Indian raids in southwestern part of county— 1883
cited from at a time since 1883… (1890)may be looked for in the future.
In fact the season is propitious for Indian
troubles, and it is well for people who have
much mountain work to do to be on their guard.
The southwestern part of this county has not
been free of Indian …
shameful, wanton, and systematic plunder and robbery via fraudulent warrants
cited from We further submit the report of Mrs… (1890) · +1 morea-
tients in the Sisters of Charity Hospital.
We further submit the report of Mrs. O.
S. Warren, secretary of the Ladies Hospital, as
to financial condition of same, and also the
statement of the Sisters of Charity.
William H. Durkee
John …
financial mismanagement bringing the county to the verge of bankruptcy
cited from But we cannot enter into the details of the… (1890)s of
dollars in excess of warrants issued, although
some of the warrants were bonded as many as
three times, and any number of others were
raised from only a few dollars to several hun-
dred. It is a bad showing and apparently cannot
be e…
lenient sentencing of criminals
cited from county and territory a large amount of money… (1889)county and territory a large amount of money.
The fact is that criminals as a class are dealt
with entirely too leniently in this community.
If a man is guilty of murder, he should receive
the highest sentence possible under the law, and
not be…
violence from murderers
cited from How long, oh Lord, are the people of Ari-… (1890)How long, oh Lord, are the people of Ari-
zona and New Mexico, and especially of Grant
county, going to be set up as targets for these
fiends to shoot at? How long will the philan-
thropists of the seat be allowed to dictate the
policy of t…
freedom from smallpox for the first time in two years— 1899-11-08
cited from Image 6 of El Paso daily herald (El Paso, Tex.), November 8, 1899, (Election Extra! 10 O'clock p.m.) (1899)EL PASO DAILY HERALD WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8 1899 6 I qATTERTHWAITE LOCKED UP FOR YEARS AGAIN ON THE MARKET 1 We 1 56 and 58 Sheldon Blk NeigMbor hood Rotes New Mexico The lake near Clayton baa gone near ly dry Grant county has 4789369 caah in ita treasury A farmers institute will b…
largest percent of increase of any county in the territory
cited from It will be seen by the above table that… (1891)It will be seen by the above table that
Grant county has made by far the largest per
cent of increase of any county in the territory,
and it is safe to predict that this rate of in-
crease, in comparison with other portions of the
territory…
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Grant County, New Mexico, and her mineral prospects ↗
Library of Congress · 1881 · book · public_domain · details
Grant County, New Mexico, and her mineral prospects ↗
Library of Congress · 1881 · book · public_domain · details
county and territory a large amount of money…
1889 · newspaper · public-domain
Friday an express team hitched to a wagon… ↗
1889 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Image 3 of Western liberal (Lordsburg, N.M.), August 23, 1889 ↗
Anonymous · 1889 · newspaper · public_domain · details
at a time since 1883… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
But we cannot enter into the details of the… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
How long, oh Lord, are the people of Ari-…
1890 · newspaper · public-domain
it is impossible to tell what particular warrants… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-05
1890 · newspaper · public-domain
That this county has been shamefully, wan-… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
The book of warrant stubs covering the per-… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
The commissioner’s record shows that the… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
The committee is unable to present a state-… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
We find that the incumbent, Mr… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
We further submit the report of Mrs… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Your committee appointed to examine the… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
A Hint To Prospectors
1891 · newspaper · public-domain
Ensconced in the southwest corner of the…
1891 · newspaper · public-domain
It will be seen by the above table that…
1891 · newspaper · public-domain
NARROW ESCAPE FROM EXPLOSION ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-09-04
1891 · newspaper · public-domain
The Gauntlet Thrown Down! ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
The Lyons & Campbell cattle company arq…
1891 · newspaper · public-domain
The serpentine rock with the newly manu-… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
The writer has seen a good many tough… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Image 6 of El Paso daily herald (El Paso, Tex.), November 8, 1899, (Election Extra! 10 O'clock p.m.) ↗
Anonymous · 1899 · newspaper · public_domain · details
chronam_tx_sn88084272_1911 10 14_http www loc gov resource sn88084272 1911 10 14 ed 1 sp 45 ↗
Anonymous · 1911 · newspaper · public_domain · details
Image 3 of El Paso herald (El Paso, Tex.), September 21, 1911 ↗
Anonymous · 1911 · newspaper · public_domain · details
Image 45 of El Paso herald (El Paso, Tex.), October 14, 1911, (Statehood Jubilee Edition=Section 6) ↗
Anonymous · 1911 · newspaper · public_domain · details
Image 12 of El Paso herald (El Paso, Tex.), August 25, 1917, (HOME EDITION) ↗
Anonymous · 1917 · newspaper · public_domain · details
Ore loader at Santa Rita copper mine. New Mexico ↗
lee, russell · 1940 · photo · public_domain · details
Unpacking Silver City: Contemporary Perspectives on a Historic Town ↗
Roselli, Bart (editor) · 2025 · book · rights_reserved · details