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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
1
Waulkner reports gold found in the grass routes across thousands of acres on the mesa. He notes daily wages from $1 to $3 for dry washing and mentions a new mill starting at the Trippe mine around the clock. Miners feel jubilant amid camp activities and the ongoing war.
The plant is to be operated in the future by the Estate of the late Senator Giorge Hearst of California after Dr. Gillette Jr. assumes general management. Management plans include expanding ore treatment capacity and equipping the plant with modern appliances. Also, a Robing & Crews store promotion offers five dollar purchases for a chance to win a $100 White Dieyele in a bean guess contest.
The Socorro Advertiser reports the body of George W. Gwinn found on a Water Canon dump. A bullet wound suggests murder while working at a windlass. pockets were cut and cabin ransacked. Suspects include men linked to a prior Kelley shooting, seen in mountains and town after that event. Gwinn, about twenty years old, was a known western pioneer.
Bucklen’s Aknlca Salve advertised as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers salt or eczema and other skin eruptions. It promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded and is priced 2 50 per box with discounts for two boxes. Sold by druggists.
District Court for Sierra County convenes in Hillsboro with Judge Frank W. Parker presiding. Dockets include Territory of New Mexico v. defendants on burglary larceny and forgery charges, several larceny cases, contempt appeals, and civil actions. Also notes venue change and local ads for neckwear and a bicycle sale at Robins & Crews.
The document lists grand and petit jurors drawn for the April term of the District Court with numerous names. It includes an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and a notice about Hillaboro gold mines weekly output for Thursday, April 21, 1898.
Local items report Silas Alexander seeking district attorney in Socorro County, bicycle accidents, subscribers for the Rocky Mountain News, and town notices. Marriage announcements, dances, new businesses, mine developments, and public notices fill pages with names like Majilea Opgeworth, Opgenorth, Chaves, and Llewellyn Milling.
Dis Brown and McDermid, St Louis dentists now at Deming, will be in Hillshoro at the Union Hotel around the 20th of this month for a period. Those needing care should call early to arrange. They claim excellent results with extraction, gold and glutinous fillings, and other procedures, with many testimonials on file.
Roughly one line summary describes a critical stand off between the United States and Spain, highlighting deteriorating diplomatic tensions and heightened state of readiness at the national level.
Spain demands immediate evacuation with a noon deadline tomorrow as Hostilities loom. Spain and the United States move to relocate officials with the Spanish minister leaving Washington and the American envoy arranging departure from Spain. Kingston residents and local visitors are noted as events unfold amid garden and mining updates.
Rev Dr Morrison Superintendent M J Church of New Mexico will preach in Kingston Monday evening at 7 50 and in Hillsboro next Sabbath morning and evening The Lord's Supper will be administered at the close of the Sabbath service All are invited J A Musake
Advertisement for acetylene gas by the Akron Ohio based company calling it the light of the future. Promotes independence with a gas plant delivering four times more light at half the cost. Targets churches stores hotels residences and country homes as safer than kerosene lamps. Claims approval by boards of undertakers nationwide and seeks a first close agent in every town with catalogue and prices.
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