Mail mixups and tales from Hillsborough and Kingston
A reader questions why mail addressed to Hillsborough New Mexico is routed via Kingston causing overnight delays and similar misrouting with Lake Valley. The piece also notes the Geological Survey report on 1896 US mineral output, highlighting rises in production and pig iron values, and criticizes a local Albuquerque paper for boilerplate reprints and copied sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsborough New Mexico
Kingston
Lake Valley
Hillsborough
United States
Geological Survey
Albuquerque Hemocrat
Rankin
Gal
Paine
Odd
Baton Independent
Beara
Democrat
Albright
Lar
New Mexico
Redress Sought Over Informers in Land Office Scandal
The San Marcial Reporter denounces Sparks and the informer blackmailer blamed for sowing unrest in the Territory. It accuses the land office commissioner of exposing settlers to costly, unreliable information and calls for removal of officials and accountability for informers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcial
Sparks
Snch
General Land Office
Cracking Down on Corrupt Practices in Territory Courts
The text argues to halt a system of blackmailing under the current administration and cut court costs in the Territory. Correspondence to Herron in Doun Ann County was sent from Kingston and returned thrice. The speaker suggests teaching the postmaster at Lake Valley the basics if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Thia
Herron
Doun Ann County
Kingston
Lake Valley
Tres Castillos and Apache War Remnants Stressed
An account from a camping trip highlights the old battle site of Victorio and his Apache renegades near Tres Castillos. It describes granite peaks, a strategic defensive position, and the brutal aftermath with skeletal remains, praising Mexican troops for not recapturing Indians. The piece also notes local business shifts in Kingston including Sterns Bentz Co. liquor club, Percha Bank additions, Wilms and Kleiner brewery dissolution, and new ventures in livery and corral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
Terasas
Victorio
Tres Qastillos
U. S
Sterns, Bentz & Co
Kingston
Kingston town notes and local movements reel on opium laws
The itemized Kingston dispatch lists residents leaving and returning, new construction by Dave Qoasinger, leasing plans for Hermosa Hotel by Harry Lane and Mrs. McIntyre, and repairs at Hopper Moffat Reeves. John W Zollars plans Canton visit, a stage horse died in Kingston, three fourths of Tiger mine bonded to Oliver S Teal for 9 days, and Zollars Raff sell Kingston Sampling Works to Jefferson Reynolds, leaving Laird and Reynolds as sole proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Qoasinger
Kingston
Harry Lane
McIntyre
Hermosa
Hermosa Hotel
Hillsborough
Robt. Bledsoe
Robt
Collum
Tiger Mine
Olliver S. Teal
New York
Mesers, Zollars & Raff
Jefferson Reynolds
Mr. Laird
Mr. Reynolds
Mining Progress and Developments at Local Mines Report
Moka WD Ore sacking begins on the Big Tree with active work in the adit and drifts. The Longfellow shaft is sinking daily, producing good ore, while Antelope shaft reaches 125 feet with 70 feet driven north at ore creases. Ocean Wave shaft depth 40 feet, with 20 feet of ore driven from the bottom. Three men on Antelope, two on Hermon Concentrator updates include a new rolls and amalgamator to recover fine native silver in Patamas Chief ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patamas
Boom talk and grim scene in New Mexico finds goods move and tragedy
Report notes a Silver City firm planning to ship stock to another town while eighty men hold leases on Bierra Grande and nearby mines with some earning big sums. A lake valley boom prospect draws east coast capitalist interest over water and society needs. A wagon train near Rincon encounters a grieving scene as a woman lies dead beside her five children and a husband digs a grave with an iron skillet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Valley
Hell
Rincon
Deming
New Mexico
Fragmentary note on ailing woman seeking relief
A fragment describes a sick woman lacking strength to fetch the hoped for relief, reflecting a scene of illness and inability that hints at personal hardship or medical need.
Salt to Thancery suit in Sierra County New Mexico
District Court summons issued against Ames defendants in a chancery matter in Sierra, New Mexico. John Mawnan, as complainant, seeks relief from a long involved estate dispute tied to Francis K Beepett, deceased, with claims over proceeds and real property in the county and territory. Attorneys LW Parker, Yowcomb & McFie represent the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammnants Jones
Jota Mus Chebiin
Kiet
WL Bast
Jobe Frick
Sierra
Tor Mery
New Mexic
John Mawnan
Agus Alsteatar
Ihevet
Francis K Beepett
Ingelainie
Braohie Siaing Als Het
Slee
Craverly Geant
New Baia
Len Borne
Elsimet
Bie
Dygande
Ulds
Wales
Hillsborough
Distrit Court of
Red
New Mexico
LW. Parker
Yowcomb
McFie
Solteltors
Sid Dyefendouta
Ston Smith
C.F Stontevant
J. Gf. Crosby
Alexander Hagens
Assim
J. Jounas
J. B. Woodward
Piatutuf
Kingston
N. M
Avil Defendents
Newton Smith
Buvtevant
J. F Croaby
Alexander Rodgers
County of Sierra
Erritory
New Mealoo
Pisinois
Bivard Walters
Audlely
Jonr
Yoocward, Milwitts
Bet Pub
Round-up Notice for District Meeting at Peswha Creek
The round-up for district No will meet at the mouth of the Peswha creek September 3, 1887 to work the entire district. All interested are requested to be there to look after their interests. This is the only general round-up that will be to the district this fall.
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Sina
Glascow & Fansixoros
Jean
Wanda
Los Tres Castillos
Victorios
Percha Bank
Wilms & Kleiner
California
Kleiner
Wilms
Hon
Frank
Gus Wohlgemuth
Farley
Kingston Corral
Ed Houghton
Corral
George PB. Laird
Buckeye State
Colla
Chihuahun
Menora
Hopper, Moffat & Reeves
John W. Zollars, Esq
The
Pereira Bank
Canton
Ohio
Moka
Longfellow
H. P. Watkins
Bond
Measra, Moffat & Eaves
Tron Bell
BW. Leighton
Silver City U Chants
Bierra Grande
T. 18. Savage
Jesus Bustos
Jorge Sollenbarger
Dr. Lave
P.J. Menard
Menilla Valley
Sierra County
Pete
George Washington “McFarlin
Assilant
Kingston Shaft
Hette
City of the Pass
Texas
S. Standish Lake Valley
Hutt
Stern Land Anil 1 Cattle Company
Conmpleiine Ve
Bier
Eilpatrick
Eling
Teres Herriney
Sieren Legal
W. J. Dent Mark
District Court
Ditriet
J.B. Woodward
Vial
Praveen
I, Efron & Co
St. Charles
Ives
Fe H. Moqa
EL Paso
Saint Paso
Francisco Burcels
Rio Grande Hotel
Las Cruces
John L. May
Elliott & Pickett, Attorneys At Law
Aiiiusnone
Catron, Thornton, Clancy & Cockrell
Thornton
Aly. Cockrell
W.T. Thornton
Sunta Be
Jay J. Cockrell
Lincoln
Sierra Court
Hillsboro
T. B. Carron
W. J. Tuomos
Santa Fe
Kalp
District Court of the Red Justicial District
County of
Pertitory
New
Mexi Alva F Cirpenior
Pisin
Newin
Aunich
Setice of Suis
District Court of the
Sel Dnd. Phil
New Max
Wattins
Paineits
Sit
Nowrox Sauron Pran, Dereulents
Rincon Angoxt
Caballo
Burbank’s
Halleck
Ft. McRae
Engle
Ojo de Armatia
Mumphey & Carpenter's
W.J. Hun
Sevretary
Adam Tei
S. B. Newcomb
John R. Mchik
W. F
Arthur Donaldso
Hillero
Qqrder
M. Apple
Laww
PR. J. Cowan
Portasive
Kingason
Ws. Haynie
W. 1
Reese
Rumble & Harris
Kixesros
Sew Menico
Menjog Engineering
J. Pountain
Melilla and Oancruies
Bowman
Henry B. Bowman
Gro
I Bowman
Henry D. Bowman
G* Bowman & Sons
Laxp Arorstys
Land and General Land Office
Land Office
Wed Land
Plaga
Lag Cruces
L. W. Lendieir
Territory
Besfore
U. S. Land Office
Las Paves
Maregt
Richardson Co., Proprietors Ees
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