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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate owned by C Thompson is registered in Hilleboro Sierra County New Mexico as a periodical publication and enters the U S mail for transmission as a record.
Local updates report deliveries and travel by Loca F Armendariz and others. Rain boosts stockmen as Kempherson and McPherson lease work begins. funding for the Territorial Fair in Albuquerque rises with expanded racing, baseball, and Cow Boy tournament budgets.
Edger Missemer, son of JR Migne mor editor and publisher of the Mount Joy Star and News, is noted as one of the youngest typesetters in the state. At seven years old he already handles type rapidly, spending spare time in his father's shop and showing skill beyond his years.
Worksmen pull down homes in Fulham Kennington area uncover earthenware pot filled with old coins. Crowns guilded "jailness" guineas and half guineas later identified. Publicans refuse offers. carter and public interest prompt police warning on trading the coins.
A report cites tests by Dr. Climent and Dr. Stuchand claiming meals or tonics can increase human strength. A delicate subject rose from experiments showing rapid strength gains after consuming stammes over several days.
The pastor of Dating Pennsylvania and Capwell editor of the Dallas Post promise to help marriages among locals. A year of free Post subscriptions and wedding writeups will be offered in exchange for couples marrying, with a portion of proceeds shared with the official. The offer is not limited to young couples.
London World notes concern over amateur concertina players in Tokyo where 8,000 Chinese students study, surpassing the number of Japanese students. The piece argues skilled players showcase the instrument, while amateurs ruin its reputation and threaten its popularity in a tense era.
An old advert claims Hart's Cure is the king of skin remedies that cures itching skin troubles promptly. It guarantees a single box will relieve symptoms and directs to the Post Office Drugstore for purchase.
Sierra County New Mexico bank report lists cash in vaults and reserves. J. A. Reed cashier swears to the truth of the figures with notary public attestation and directors Gardner and Wheeler signing.
Notice advises Miguel G N M filed for final proof to support his land claim. He seeks entry for the W¼ SE¼ Sec 24 Township 12 S Range 7 W, with proof made before J M Webster in Hillsboro on October 10 1907. Witnesses include Pablo Samora of Fairview New Mexico and others named by the register.
Notice states Petra Lopes of Fairview New Mexico filed for final proof on Land Entry No. 3367 in Township 125 West. The hearing will occur before J. M. Webster in Hillsboro New Mexico on Oct 10, 1907. Witnesses listed seek continuous residence on the land.
Notice of intention to file final proof on a land claim in Township 128 ranges, with witnesses from Fairview and Hillshoro, and public hearings scheduled for August 1907. The notice lists names of witnesses including Tomas Rares and others, with filing dates and locations in New Mexico.
Lai Oilloe ab hae Graces N M ML M1 107 Nafire announces firal proof for Homestead Entry NE 19 1900 for SEY MQ SEL SWAG Sec 20 T12 R8 W. Applicant Tenjiilo of N M will appear before J M Webster in Hillaboro Oct 10 1907 to prove continuous residence and cultivation. Other residents Fairview NM Francisco Trujillo Miguel Trujillo Alaldo Trojilio and Everson Patres listed as witnesses. First pub Aug 16 07.
Land Office records show Francisco Trujillo of Fairview NM filing for final root on Tomestead Entry No. 3369 dated Sept 19 1900 for the Wty SEL Sec 17 T12S R7W. Witnesses listed include Bronoderoe Podaga Cuehillo NM Pablo San Fairview Miguel G Trij Fairview and others with proofs to be sworn before J M Webat Hillsboro NM on Oct. 1907.
On June 1 1907 an application was filed with the Territorial Engineer of New Mexico to appropriate public waters from Trujillo Creek. The plan uses two ditches for irrigation and domestic use from May to September and September to May with specific flow rates. Objections must be filed by August 1 1907.
The undersigned states expenditures of 100.00 for 166 in labor on the Independence and Yellowstone mining claims in the Las Animas Mining District Sierra County Territory of New Mexico to hold title under Section 2824. Ninety days after publication, nonpayment of your share and costs will transfer ownership to the undersigned per Section 25. Notice dated February 22, 150.
Notice to Fliraeh's heirs and all claimants that Mauritz Beno has expended 100 for improvements on the Independence and Yellowstone claims in the Annas Mining District Sierra County Territory New Mesiro. If contributions are not made within the statutory period, the interests of A J Hirsch and heirs will vest in Beno under Section 2324 Rev Stat. First publication May 10 1907.
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