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Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1891

Page

2

Mining and civic notes from Sierra County and Hillsboro

Sierra County boasts a million dollar mining deal while Arroyo Seco hosts a new assay office in Taos county. Calumet & Hecla declares a 5 per share dividend totaling 500000 payable September 10. Hillsboro gatherings delay events and local hunting expeditions face time constraints. Santa Fe promoted by Havnen’s Weekly, Harper’s Weekly eyeing Hillsboro.

R. A. Dickson Hermosa Arroyo Seco Taos County

Kinston thriving as new mines open and rail plans loom

Kinston shows bustle with Lake Valley mines opening, Hermosa’s population projected to double in two to three years, and bond for Chloride Mining and Reduction company sale to satisfy a $508.23 damages judgment plus $25.05. Sheriff Sanders to sell Chloride Mill tomorrow. tax sales to follow. Mesilla Valley wagons boosting Hillsboro and Kingston trade as New Mexico grain and butter demand grows. rail road talks shift from wagon routes to potential railway demand. Pueblo Smelting and Refine Company reports strong finances and stockholder gains.

Kinston Lake Valley Hermosa Sierra County W Sanders Edwin P. Holmes Chloride Mining and Reduction Company Sanders Huston Mesilla Valley Hillsboro Kingston New Mexico

Copper works show improved condition and potential profit

Financial summary notes six months to June 30, 1801 show a net profit of LIST with six months of accounts and interest. Indebtedness decreased by 108.93. The copper works began July 13 and, if kept active for a year with present values, should yield a satisfactory profit.

Mining notes on Copper King mines and Hillsboro district

The Copper King Mining Company of Milwaukee holds fourteen claims in the Hillsboro district with rich veins and several developments. Isabella, Copperopolis, Eighty-Five, and other claims show promising ore bodies with potential tunneling to deepen veins and open new workings. Local activity includes Charles Anderson resuming Bonanza hill work and Simon Leyser and family selling Eldorado claims. Eldorado Mining Company to start large-scale operations.

Copper King Mining Company Milwaukee Wis Hillsboro Copper King Blue Bird Isabella Sudan Copperopolis Republic Standard Company Bonanza Discovery Hillall Evi Copper King Company Trinidad Col Owen McDonald Chas. Anderson Bonanza Hill Charles Webster Simon Leyser Johanna Leyser Chicago Lee Rubens Eldorado Lode Animas Peak Eldorado Mining Company Tilang Bonanza Por Chapman Oran Chag Millette New Mexico Hucher Thaipron Et Phe Mons Thompson Aunio Delhiy Mike Hare Ingus Bray Candujal Charcery Sierra Willian J. Bacher Phipetty Livern Ant Turriton Chiusty Chancery Hieroge Merion, Sotieators

Abandonment Sparks Debate At Local Mine Site

The report notes ore body exposure due to previous workers leaving the property. It criticizes mine owners for neglect and urges practical safety measures and expert assessment to prevent further loss or damage at the site.

Bond

Weak Glove Contest at Grant's Opera House Ends Uneventfully

A Saturday night boxing card at Grant's Opera House featured Welsh vs Stock in a ragged match lasting four rounds. Both fighters showed fatigue and lack of training, with Welsh ultimately awarded the decision after Stock stumbled from exhaustion and a late blow behind the ear. A three round exhibition between Hugh McSparrow and Joseph Foley preceded the main bout, with both demonstrably superior to the main contestants.

Grant's Opera House Reddy Stock Welsh Opera House Hugh McSparrow Gallup Joseph Foley New York Albuquerque

Hood's Sarsaparilla the popular medicine of the day

Druggists praise Hood's Sarsaparilla as best medicine for cleansing and purifying the blood. Advertisers claim Hood's surpasses rivals in sales and effectiveness and urge readers to buy from local druggists. Prepared only by CL Hood & Co Lowell Mass. 100 Doses One Dollar.

A.W. Jows & Co Manerow Manerow & Siawe F&f Nattey & Co Hood SwAx Dangalete CL Hood &O. Apothecaries Lowell Mass

Miner Stock Talk Sparks Question About Mexicans As Workers

The dialogue covers Mexican labor in mining with Southern Pacific and Huntington discussing curative bias. A California businessman recalls a superintendent who tried Mexican miners for twenty weeks and reported poor performance, prompting a challenge to test twenty years of service before discharging workers.

Bane Willionaire Huntington Southern Pacific Railroad Mexico

State Banquet Plate Costs Reach Regal Magnificence

A London state banquet display in St George's Hall showcased two grand dinner services, gold and silver, valued together near 9 million dollars. Items include pieces from the Spanish Armada, Indian gem studs, a tiger head with a gold tongue, crystal teeth, and ornate gold shells. George IV created the collection, later granted to the crown by William IV, with remarkable royal memorabilia and 400 plants costing 26 guineas each.

St George's Hall London Willi Edmund Yates George IV William IV India Lidia

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Sigrea County Aavacaty Hillsborough United States James Russe Lowen Statesman Geo. Jones Brilliant New York Ard Bierra Lodge No. 19 K. of P. of Sierra County 1 The Calumet & Hecla M. Company of Michigan Carlton Minn Alexander Tom Murphy Crane Hanven's Weekly Santa Fe Harper's Weekly San Marcial Chloride Silver City Joho S. Crawford Pueblo, Col Menica Houtmaton Mills California Bevel Sica Taylor Pat W. N. Small EL Paso Texas Jim Uilsborough and Kinosts Stage and Express Lia Valley Gause & Orchard Broadway Bottling Works N. M J. D.G. Adbis N. M. Stockwell I, H, Gray Independent Assay Office Reckhart & Heckelman EL Paso, Texas Independent W. S. Standish Drougist Lake Valley, N.M Regis
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