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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate published by C. Thompson is entered at Hillsboro New Mexico into the US mails as second class matter.
The Sierra County Advocate serves Sierra County and the Territory of New Mexico with impartial coverage of local news, events, and community notices. The paper emphasizes regional interests and public affairs for readers across the district.
Andrew Head and Geo McKinney lease Lookout vinta owned by Col Parker and J M Webster in Trujillo Creek. Oscar Wilson and bride visit family. Wilson a Globe R R employee. Mrs Grant McGregor and son visit sisters in Lake Valley. Young Lake Valley residents host July 31 dance for Mae Latham. Jose Alvarez and Maria Rios to wed on the 14th. Alvarez works for Latham Bros. Mrs Endicott to welcome son William this week. Mrs Horn and Monroe return home Saturday.
Palomas Springs hosts a string of guests from Las Cruces, Socorro, El Paso, Organ City, Hillsboro, and Fort Worth. Attendees include Judge and Mrs E L Medler, Prof Fayette Jones and wife, U S Land Office Register Jose Gonzales, Mr Alexander, Mr George Lurchen, and lawyers Neil Sullivan Bitemann and Wolford. Local merchants and residents mingle as reports and road tales entertain visiting dignitaries.
The health officer Mr Marshall leads efforts to clean up town while history echoes past actions. Previously Cutter used legislative backing to secure a courthouse at no county cost. Now a road project and other matters are in focus.
Cutter and family and Henry Long head to Mogollon to start a business and rent their home for a year. Residents report visits among ranches, new employment at Elephant Butte, and ongoing irrigation with wind mills. A variety of parties attend birthdays, social visits, and exchanges at the Gilmore, Ward, and Latham properties as plans unfold.
John C Plemmons named administrator of the Edwin H Fookey estate asks all claimants to settle promptly. First publication dated July 11.
June 2013 public notice listing Jose Gonzales as the registrant. Details reference 5 terms and related filing actions recorded by the Register.
Notice that 170 acres within the Gila National Forest in New Mexico will be opened for settlement and entry under homestead laws at Las Cruces Land Office on September 9, 1913. It lists applicants with preference rights, including Ray Herinbes panee ico and William D of Lake Valley, with details and dates of publication.
Department of the Interior notice states Charles H. Sikes of Lake Valley New Mexico filed for final five year proof to establish homestead claim on September 14 1906. The hearing before Commissioner Philip Lee at Hillsboro is set for April 2 1913 with witnesses Emmett Nunn J P Nunn Arch Latham and Peter Kinney Jr all of Lake Valley New Mexico. First published February 14 1913.
Public notice urges strict observance of fire safety rules to prevent forest fires. Do not leave matches, extinguish cigarette stubs, limit camp fires, fully extinguish with water or earth, avoid building fires near trees, and never build bonfires. Emphasizes scraping away dry vegetation around small fires and vigilance against wind-driven flames.
A local letter from Cairon Kentucky recounts Bettie Bullock describing four years of illness with severe womanly troubles. She credits Cardui the women’s tonic, urging others to ask their druggist and write to the Medicine Co. for information and a women’s case book at Chattanooga Tennessee.
Not control. If you discover a fire, put it out if possible. If you can't, inform the nearest U. S. Forest Ranger or State fire Warden as quickly as you can. United States Department of
The Sierra County Advocate reminds readers it will publish all legal notices for the panthey year at low cost and with reliable accuracy, continuing its tradition of serving as the community notice channel.
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