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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
3
W O Thompson notes the death of Mr Teaford a longtime traveler who moved to Hillsboro long resident of the Black Range era. He was unmarried and left a large circle of friends and acquaintances who recall his integrity and memory.
Bar silver 667.8. Dr F I Given returns from El Paso. Various residents travel to El Paso and Arrey. The Snake syndicate plans a new shaft at Bob Tail mine. A heavy rain floods main Percha street. Sheriff Kendall’s prisoner Chapman escapes twice. E Teaford dies from apoplexy born July 13 1846 in Virginia. he once guarded strong boxes for California express and worked in Hermosa and Tombstone areas.
Activity at Kingston mines includes sampling of low grade ores from Superior and Bullion dumps with potential construction of a flotation plant. United Mines Co plans to contract tunnel work on two properties and agrees to take over the Greer tunnel site on Kentuck mountain for long tunnel driving. Extra offer promotes four magazines for 18 cents with subscription renewal.
A Republican Primary is called to meet at the Court House Precinct No 2 at 8 pm on Saturday August 12 1916 for six delegates to attend the County Republican Convention at the Court House in Hillsboro New Mexico August 16 1916. Wit M Rosins H Bucher Secretary Chairman.
The readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease with internal action. The ad claims a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges sending testimonials to F J Cagney & Co in Toledo Ohio. It also notes taking Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A woman and five children narrowly escaped harm when their wagon and ponies entered Nogal canyon last Wednesday afternoon. The wagon was swept downstream and lodged against the bank, but all occupants escaped uninjured as rescuers freed the horses from the wagon.
An advertisement promises great pleasure from long subscription access to four magazines for one year for just one dollar. It lists Home Life, Household, Farm Life, and Woman's World, and asks subscribers if they are receiving these magazines via The Advocate offer.
A brief report notes that a wagon incident near Carrizozo was resolved and the wagon was recovered later, leaving a concise update on the day’s event and the local status.
Sierra County Republican Convention called to meet August 16 1916 at 2 o clock PM in Hillsboro Court House New Mexico. Purpose to elect three delegates to the Republican State Convention to be held August 23 1916 in Santa Fe to place nominees for presidential electors state officers and district officers and conduct other business. Proxies not recognized unless held by precinct residents. W H Bucher chairman.
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