Sheriff Murphy and the fight against rustlers in Sierra County
The piece praises Sheriff John A. Murphy for arresting about twenty rustlers and cattle thieves since Sierra County's formation. It argues for electing competent, vigilant officials to curb lawlessness, warns against laxity, and laments a relapse into anarchy if qualified officers are rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra
John A. Murphy
Lincoln County
West
Sk Offee
Andrett
Appointment of Surveyor General and editorial notices
The piece reports on the appointment of a Surveyor General in New Mexico and discusses officials, politics, and a travel diary from Davenport Iowa in 1884. It includes reflections on figures like Mee Pictou, local opinions, and a family note about a mother and son journey. The tone resembles a historical correspondence column with regional insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal
Vines Arthur
Chiavence
Las Vegas
Sarmeyer
New Mexico
Mee Pictou
Davenpon
Oaks
Vegas
Patty Miller
Tas Vegas
Higres
Raton
Pat Garrett
Gov. Treland
Texas
Lone Star
Col. Fountain
Missouri
Phelps
Theo Gov
Congress
Lincoln
Arkanmne
Pike
US Senate
Burns
Philosphy
Tin
Oldhom
Manny
Indy
McMurphy
Weed
Harrison
Olii
Leigh
Turbulent talks over medicine and cholera fears arrive in White Oaks
Disjointed letters recall doctors in White Oaks facing a lack of patients as cholera and yellow fever rumors spread from New Mexico to distant cities. The note references Dr Lane and the drift of medical practice amid political chatter and health anxieties nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Line
Las Vegas
Jack Pline
White Oaks
Lane
Rooto
Astorte
France
Italy
Messen
Mex
Atimosphere
New Mexico
New Orleans World’s Fair Exposition to Showcase County Resources
An editorial urges establishing a county exhibit for the New Orleans World’s Fair to promote steady production and growth. It argues presenting local samples and varied productions will attract visitors, secure creditable displays, and reflect well on leaders in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linear
Thane
New Oy- Seas
Ashil
Keno game and labor dispute details in scattered report
The article describes a Keno style gambling scene with players at small tables each with a card of numbers as a wheel spins. It mentions a legal case Brunswick and Latue versus Winters heirs and notes interruptions in a communication line between two parties. Coal supplies and labor unrest affect San Antonio and nearby towns with coke oven operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tig
Ak Naiber
Garth
Pondinie
Pieydayers
Samme
Hd Weare
Brunswick & Lattue
Winters Heirs
Petetel Eriell
Rojo
Nice
San Antonio
Tonikind
Raton
Elegant Creek Dinner Highlights Shooting Matches
In mid July the creek community hosted a refined dinner at the mill with guests from nearby areas. The day featured shooting matches and cribbage, with no speeches and a notably sober, content crowd. Dr Maer and Col Hawett attended among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Maer
Col Hawett
New York Letter Describes Winter Society Rooms and Tourism
The correspondent notes bright shop windows and blooming plants contrasting with vacant houses in Newport. Figures travel to scenic spots like Niagara and the Dells while winter pleasures at hotels and resorts lag in other locales. West Point draws crowds for commencements as fashionable events fade into routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pith Avenue
Atria
Newport
Long Iiranel
New London
Sarati Gumdons
Berkshire
Niagara
Trenton Pass
Molina
Ani
West Point
Sual
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D. J. M. A. Jewett
C.S. Mineral
Arizona
Louisiana
Omice, White Oaks Avenue
James
Redman Contractor & Builder
White Oaks, N. M
Caton, WT
Thornton Catron & Thornton
Tyes
Santa FE
Mestoo
Geo. T. Beall, Jr
Lixcoux
George B. Barber
Lincoln, N. M
Bving Pattereen
Pm. Watson
Etary Pettis Patterson
W. F. Blanchard
Meveral
John A. Helphingstine
Gigcess
Socorro
R. Bonnell
N. M
Warr Gans
CO. McDonald
U.S. Meveral
White Onlin
John Y. Hewitt
Attorney AT Law
Stancoln County
Luther Mo Clements, Arty
Ban Srrun—io Bou
WH. Ellis
Hincoln
N.M
Ciarity Ti
A. G. Lane
Taylor
Lincoln County Leader
THE
OUVEY
Cattrey
White Tris
Tuxava
Mat
Carvrane
Chicago
National Democratic Party
Torler
Nikon
Uwel
Col Smut
Gioe
Alyson Oesnne Tiyrephitte Jnreen
Whatio
Niiwees Pailineca
Eerie
Aliszesio
New Orleans
West Winter
Keng
York
Freytt
Lora Cancia
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