Local notes from Sierra County August 1905
A Sierra County page lists events and sightings including the Territorial fair dates September 18 to 23, labor day details, travels of Postmaster Miller and Delegate Andrews, a death and funeral of Annie Martinez, the Normal Institute opening, and a Kingston dance for departing students. It mentions mining activity at Shandon, Parker Bros placer success, and Union Esperanza machinery arrivals. Also notes about local residents, court terms, and a humorous water dog pond mystery.
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Shepard
Shandon
Miller
Caballo Mountains
Frank Worden
Andrews
Annie
Pablo Martinez
Kingston
Sierra County
Chaat
Frank W. Parker
Tt 1
Parker Bros
Boiler and parade engine work delayed six weeks
Engaged to set boilers load parade engines and drill a 30 foot deep by 30 foot diameter cemented well. Railway freight delays push completion of plant work from the first of the month to at least six weeks. Upham serves as freight supply point for Shandon as local youths prepare for a big chance on the 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upham
Shandon
Territorial Fair Promises Run of Indian Pastimes and Cowboys
The tale highlights the Albuquerque territorial fair running Sept 18 23 with outlaw horses and cowboys from Col Greers New Mexico ranches. Prizes totaling 300 in cash fund fruit and vegetable exhibits while Mr Deng and Dr Gunn advertise patent oils for pests and pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territorial Fair Association
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Col. Greer
Sierra County Annual Normal Institute and Territorial Fair highlights
Sierra County announces the Annual Normal Institute to begin August 14, lasting two weeks, with compulsory attendance for teachers seeking county certification. Examinations set for August 25 and 26. only local certificates accepted. Territorial Fair offers a $200 purse for a cowboy relay race, horses on ponies, riders 155 pounds minimum, with multiple horse relays. Also notes medical ads and the Albuquerque stock parade featuring an automobile division with Governor Otero and Secretary Raynolds expected to participate.
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Sierra County
F Louya Y
Garcia
H. A. Woxrorp
The
Territorial Fair Management
West
Albuquerque
Otero
Raynolds
Sierra County Bank of Hillsboro Ledger Entry
Territory of New Mexico Sierra County. I. W. H. Bucher cashier swears the stated balance sheet is true to the best of my knowledge. Attest directors J. W. Zollara W. H. Bucher Lee H. Crews. Subscribed and sworn before me this 21st day of July 1905.
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Sierra County Bank of
Hillsboro
New Mexico
Territory
Sierra
I. W. H. Bucher
Sierra County Bank
W. H. Bocuse
J. W. Zollara
W.H. Bucher
Lee H. Crews
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Advocate
W. C. Thompson
Official Paper of
August Mayer
Emile
August
Normal Institute
Mth
Southwestern Lead & Coal Company
Engle
Flemming J. Crews
Hamilton
Texas
C. C. Crews
Crews
Dr. Crews
Deming
Sheriff Kendall
Mr. Kendall
Bbandon
Union-Esperanza Mining Company
J. H. Halson
Ft. Bayard
Sant Fe Railway
Levi Strauss
P. O. Deng Store
Ricu T
Gunn’s
Lightning Oil
P. O. Drug Store
Simmons
P. Cleary
Jackson
Tennessee
Geo. T. Mille
G. W. Farlowe
Florence
Huot
Bibs
Bclipisse
Fairbanks, Morae& Co- Steel
Studebaker
H. L. Roper
Lake Valley
Hillsboro, New Mexico
General Banking
J. W. Zollars
W. H. Bucher
T. G Long
Geo. T. Miller
Keller, Miller
Wile M. Robins
Gale
I. L. Gatzert & Co
White Sewing Machine Company
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