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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate is published by W C Thompson at Hillaboro Sierra County New Mexico and entered at the Hillaboro post office for transmission through the US mails as second class matter.
Sierra County Advocate focuses on regional events in Sierra County and the Territory of New Mexico. The paper covers local governance, community affairs, and notices impacting residents, highlighting period happenings in the area.
The Denver Republican notes Missouri’s two day, 250000 volunteer road effort. It argues that true road building requires science, skilled engineers, and sustained funding, not amateur spadework. The piece warns that temporary mudhole filling is insufficient and that professional oversight should guide highway spending nationwide.
The Virginia mine began operations on the 27th with two men drilling a hole to the contact at the 900 foot level. If pay ore is found, water will be pumped out and development continued. Mae and Arthur Glasson returned to No gales with grandmother Mrs. McLean for a short visit. The Glasson children have attended school six years. Marie Knight gave a lawn party for her sister Gertrude and cousin Nona Ricketson, with lanterns, dancing, and banjo on the lawn. Etta Ricketson and Frances Hammel served refreshments. Out of town guests included Frances Ludlow and Fred Prestov, Darwin Wolford, Mr. and Mrs. Slease, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher. The event also served as a goodbye for Miss Knight and Miss Nona Ricketson, who leave for Mesilla Park Agricultural College. Elizabeth Kinney will teach at Kingston starting September 2, Carolyn Beals will teach at
Dwyer on the Mimbres Mae Latham will attend the Normal School at Silver City Fred Price and Clarence Wilson go back to the Agricultural College Angora goat men will shear in the east this year D. C. Taylor made several important sales Christian Endeavor Society presented a program on Schools and Colleges of New Mexico Keil reported for common schools and students and others for institutions of higher learning
Gutter, Harry Allen and family of Capitan visit sister Mrs. John Latham and plan trips to Palomas Springs. Gilmore ranch guests Matt Gilmore and Curtice Hexk. Mrs. John Richardson and daughter Marie with Mrs. Cornette visit Socorro. Newt Allen family from Penasco Springs hosts and J. M. Ross travels to Albuquerque. Several farewells and health-related plans noted, with Elberta peaches and Mission grapes enjoyed at Graham ranch.
ENQLE reports Henderson Bros. from the Sa Andress mountains back home after several days visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Davidson return from Palomas Springs. W. L. Ritch visits his family at Frontiere Iwo Seco ranch. George Reeves and family travel to Palomas Springs. Welds Coleman sells goat herd. Riley Woods of Bear Canyon noted. Labor Day plans include horse racing roping and an evening dance. Orivell Story of Mesilla Park becomes night operator.
A Lazy Man at a top New York hotel recounts a late night incident where two men asked a bellboy to raise shades turn off lights lock the door from outside and toss the key over the transom. The request had the boy doubting his senses until it was repeated.
Judge Martin of the municipal court married a couple whose license had been obtained twelve years ago. Christopher Owens obtained a license to marry Miss Imma Brandy from County Clerk Philip Knopf on August 1, 1900. "We had a quarrel," he told Judge Martin, "and we didn't see each other for about eleven years. Recently we patched up the trouble."
Notice describes 170 acres in the Gila National Forest New Mexico subject to settlement under homestead laws and the act of June 11 1906 at the Las Cruces Land Office on September 9 1913. Preference rights exist for prior agriculturally occupied settlers and listed applicants, provided qualification and exercise before September 9 1913. The lands are listed by those applicants with qualified preference.
Notice records 160 acres and 7 acres in New Mexico with applications by Holford Hermons Naw Mex and William D ieart of Fake Way. Approval dated June 24, 1913 with public postings from November to August. Assistant Commissioner Proude signs the entry.
Department of the Interior notices ROBERT EDWARD ROUSE of Hillsboro New Mexico who filed for Final Three Year Proof to establish a homestead claim for Nip NEW Section 30 Township 15 N Range 5 W Mes pr. before Commissioner Philip S Klley Hillsboro July 24 1918. Witnesses: John Opgeworth Joseph Badger Neil Sullivan F M Bojorquez. First pub June 1918.
Mr A J Hughes of Pomeroyton Kentucky reports five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches. After trying various remedies he used Thedford s Black Draught and has since recovered. The advertisement touts Black Draught as a safe vegetable remedy for stomach and liver disorders and urges families to keep a supply, priced a quarter.
When you discover a fire, attempt to put it out if possible. If you cannot, report it immediately to the nearest U S Forest Ranger or State fire Warden with utmost haste as instructed by the United States Department of...
The Sierra County Advocate reminds readers it has published legal notices for thirty years and offers affordable, accurate service for preparing and publishing required notices.
The Forest Service urges strict observance of six simple rules to reduce annual forest fire losses. Be sure a match is out before discarding, extinguish pipe ashes, avoid large camp fires, never leave a fire unattended, build small fires away from trees and dry vegetation, and do not build bonfires as wind can spark new fires.
Locanon blanks including lode and placer blanks and proof of labor blank are offered for sale at this office.
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