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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate notes political maneuvering about statehood, land grants, and federal funding. It recounts labor unrest context, compares administrations, and lists district salaries, offices, and public expenditures in a dense community update.
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Medicine for women reminding that health first leads to beauty and happiness. It claims to cure womanly diseases, regulate health, and boost vitality, with testimonials and a request to mail for samples or paid books.
The court martial found Gen Jacob H Smith admonished by Secretary Root who supported the conviction. He warned that Smiths verbal orders would have brought disgrace to the US military and praised Washington and Sherman as precedents. The president ordered Smith relieved, raising questions about condemning him despite cited precedents.
Commissioners proceedings continue with notes on fiscal actions and charitable allocations. The entry records details of funds approved and disbursed, including a nine hundred ninety nine dollar amount for a charitable purpose and related administrative steps.
An old advertisement-like fragment touts tablets stamped CCOC for overnight effects on digestion liver and bowels. It claims the product repairs the body while you sleep and is sold by ail diruggists at a specific address.
The document records probate court attendances and multiple disbursements from school and other funds. It lists names such as Andrew Kelley and J P exp, W M Robing janitor, Neil Sullivan interpret, and references to tax collection by Andrew Kelley. It notes payments to New Mexican Printing Co and various small sums, plus an adjournment date of August 25, 1902 and signatures of Chesrin At Acos and C Hath, chairman and clerk.
A sixteen year old Panama Colombia girl suffered a severe attack of tyentery livering, nearly dying in bed. Dr Chas Webster, a Pausma physician, prescribed Chantner’s Cholera and Diarehene Remedy with diet, and within three days she began to recover on her feet. After a week she was entirely well.
An old advertisement extols Laxative Brome Quinine Tab as a quick cold cure claiming to stop coughing and treat the cold. It threatens a large reward for non curing claims and uses aggressive marketing language typical of patent medicines.
A partially garbled notice lists agent G A Hallock of Lake Valley and mentions a weekly Wednesday stopover rule west of San Barnarding. It references May through September operations and notes a deadline on the 20th.
Notice is hereby given that James Me and others of Connelly Borough and Pennsylvanian associates, through attorney William H. Bacher of Hillsboro, seek patent for the Stone Cabin mining claim in the Tineelredd district of Sierra County New Mexico. The claim details extensive measurements, boundaries, and legal descriptions, with adverse claimants to file within the publication window at the Las Cruces land office.
Administrative notes record the May meeting with Geartiony of Nee Moxg and Gausseli as key figures. The document references Pantera and Lavi with quantities 2 1 and 6 pita Binet. Publication noted as Stuy 9, 108.
Public notice announces an administrator’s hearing for the May term of the probate court. Details include date, time, and location for interested parties to appear and respond to claims and duties under court supervision.
A damaged OCR fragment references a probate matter with mentions of an oath and a list of names or parties. The legible parts point to a May 9 publication and a 10a time slot, but key details are unclear. Further context would be needed to identify the exact court, parties, and actions involved.
Local officials push bold changes to how taxes are assessed and collected. The plan seeks simplification and broader equity while facing opposition from several organizations. Details remain contested as lawmakers weigh potential impacts on residents and businesses.
Otice offers for sale a running power engine and boiler with full portion ore. Apply at this office to J. E. Hopkins, Arrey, NM. Also for sale a residence with 5 rooms and 2 baths in Blas Chavex area, priced at 150 dollars each. Apply to Julign Chaves.
Fragmentary OCR lists several local roles including district attorney, probate clerk, collector, and sheriff amid a note reading Will M Robins Andrew Kel Kraak. The readable portion lacks clear events, dates, or actions to summarize a specific incident or outcome.
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