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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate announces its post office entry in Hillsboro Sierra County New Mexico for transmission through the US mails as second class matter. It states impartial devotion to the best interests of Sierra County and the state.
The U S Geological Survey records Gold discovery west of the Mississippi in 1828 near Ol Placere and later near the San Pedro mountains. Principal districts include Elizabethtown Red River Gold Hill Lordsburg and more. New Mexico’s total gold from 1828 to 1915 is about 8.5 million dollars, a fraction of U S output, yet sizable enough to rival short term war costs.
Irene Fries youngest daughter of Dr E Fries died August 18 after weeks of typhoid fever. She was a loving daughter sister and wife to her bereaved family. Her passing brought sorrow to all who knew her as a kind and cherished member of the family.
A compact reflection notes that divine knowledge provides reassurance and solace during hardship. It emphasizes steady presence, guidance, and consolation through trials, citing spiritual support for those distressed or seeking hope.
Calumet W G Yaple returns from El Paso. Eu Schmidt of Chloride visited last week. J C Tucker of Socorro county spent Monday in Camp with his Ford. Glen Kirsto went to Engle Monday. A party motored to Elephant Batty and Engle Friday, returning the same day, with W G Barnswell W W Kanio Dr. Ames and Glen Kirsto among them. Mrs Andy Faulkner in camp Friday. Mamie Tucker visiting sister Mrs O Lewis has returned home. Mrs J B Richardson received a letter from daughter Bala Hillsboro about Cecelia being ill, later reported improved. Cecelia has many warm friends here wishing her speedy recovery. Peddlers abound with fruit and vegetables at your own price. Ilias Chaves makes regular trips from the Animas.
Mr and Mrs Date Whitham and Steve Reay of Kingston visited Hillsboro on Wednesday, sharing a brief appearance and greetings with local residents.
At a regular meeting of Percha Lodge No 9 I O O F last Friday night officers were installed including B B Brown P G Geo T Meylera N G T H Byrne W G E A Salen Leo M L Kabler Treas C W West Chap W J Fergusson Warden G C Salen Qon Geo B Jones B B to N G Henry J Brown L S to N G RL Nations R 8 8 C A Anderson L S V O Kens dall BR Stow G P P Mc Natt L S to V G L O Latham J G G Reid C G When business ended the members enjoyed a fine feed Charley Johnson took the first degree Steve Reay and Kate Brown took the third degree.
Mrs. H. C. Long and Wias Kath erine Kalka have returned from a three months long tour in California.
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