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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate published by C Thompson operates from Hillsboro New Mexico and is entered at the Hillsboro post office as second class mail matter and is the official paper of Sierra County.
Friday August 12 1910 voters in Sierra County New Mexico are summoned to elect ten delegates to a constitutional convention under federal act to enable New Mexico and Arizona statehood. Polls open 6 am to 6 pm July 7 1910 seal of Sierra County Board and signatures of chair G Thustleo and clerk Andrew Kelley.
The piece argues states like Ohio Arkansas and Colorado pushing for initiative and referendum in their constitutions. It cites Massachusetts failed by a veto threshold and warns New Mexico to adopt these provisions early to avoid similar trouble.
The article traces historical Republican doubts about New Mexico self governance from Strable to Beveridge. It notes a recent enabling act requiring the territory to draft a state constitution for congressional review and presidential approval, signaling ongoing federal oversight despite moves toward self rule.
Critics warn that moving legislative power to voters via initiative and referendum is a dangerous experiment at odds with a legislature influenced by railroad interests. Democrats argue the people should decide laws to curb corporate influence, contrasting with support for the Hawking bill criticized as brutal legislation.
Albuquerque, July 28 1910 a joint appeal by Republican and Democratic chairmen urges county commissioners to appoint one election judge per precinct from the minority party to ensure fair voting in the constitutional convention election. The letter references Roberts Election Law and seeks to protect ballot integrity.
The piece argues that population alone does not determine fair statehood and cites a Santa Fe New Mexican table. It notes West Virginia Washington South Dakota Wisconsin and Maine near 400 000 residents at admission or near census and observes shifts over time including Colorado’s lag behind New Mexico.
Local notes report the quail season opening October first and social visits among residents. Multiple names including Rau Worden Lyons Given Reed Engelmann McCorkle Hager Hiler Anderson Nelson and Westlake appear alongside events from weather rain bank notices caveins stage holdups and a marriage at a farm home.
The bride’s parents hosted at Kingston Inet Saturday with only a few immediate family friends present. Judge J. EB. Smith officiated as well wishers sent congratulations. H. A. Wolford and A. L. Bird returned from a trip to Albuquerque Socorro and Santa Fe reporting the season’s heaviest rain along the Rio Grande and noting the Pueblo’s preparations to receive and influence constitutional delegates.
The Hillsboro New Mexico school board on August 9 1910 awarded a contract for 20 000 adobes to Eufemio Gantha at 20 dollars per thousand to be delivered on ground. F 1 Given clerk. Also notes travel health advice and local drug store sales of Chamberlain's remedies.
Notice in the Interior Department record lists Charles F Curtis of Harnosa New Mexico who on November 1 1998 filed a homestead entry No SORT CLASS for a described land parcel. Andrew Bellis Probate Clerk Hillabore New Mexico issues related notices dated September 20 1810 with names Whitmer Tillaharo Meyers and others.
Notice records Charles J. McGregor of Lake Val New Mexico filing intention to make five Froos on land described under Township WS Range W.N. M.D. Meridian, before Andrew Kelley at Hillsboro New Mexico. Witnesses named Taylor Mister Gould Forks. First pub August 12 1910. United States Land Office Craces New Mexico.
John W. James of Chloride New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish claim to the land described prior. The hearing before Probate Clerk Andrew Kelley in Hillsboro occurs on September 6 1910. Witnesses named include Harry James Hearn Austin Crawford Jon B Saucier and Jose Gonzales.
Notice is given that Nestor Padia of Hillsboro New Mexico filed a homestead claim for a southwest quarter of section 18 township 15 range 7 west New Mexico principal meridian. A five year proof to establish the claim must be made before Probate Clerk Andrew on September day in Hillsboro. Witnesses Liburco Padia Antonio Padin Chanaco Padin and Samuel A. Hidsigg listed. First published July 22 1910.
Public land filing notice for Henry W Hearn of Chloride New Mexico. Filed final five year proof for homestead entry in Township 1 South Range West, with witnesses John Sander John Gonzales Hot Holuica. Public notice dated July 19 1919 in Las Cruces New Mexico.
Notice for territorial application in New Mexico dated July 21 1910. Ben T Cox Sierra County filed May 18 with the Engineer of New Mexico for a permit to appropriate public waters for irrigation. The filing lists conveyance to a river via pipeline and reservoir with potential power needs. opposition period ends October 1910. Vernon T. Li signs as territorial engineer. First part dated February 10.
Writ of execution issued by the District Court at Sierra County New Mexico directs sale of five hundred goats of all classes branded Boon left jaw at the Cave Creek ranch to satisfy costs and debt. Sheriff W C Kendall will auction on July 2, 1910 at 2 o clock for cash to the highest bidder.
Partial OCR fragment mentions ice, Room 48, Armijo Building Street and Railroad Avenue near Practical Supreme Courts of New Mexico and Texas. No clear action or deadline present in readable text.
Elfeso Saca attorney at law of Albuquerque New Mexico will be present at all terms of court in Bernalillo Valencia Sneoreo and Bier lyn counties He will deal in good golf and mining properties copperaes.
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