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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate announces publication under proprietor C Thompson and is entered for transmission through the U S Mail as second class matter in Hillsboro Sierra County New Mexico dated Friday December 29 1919.
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention who voted against the constitution are listed: James W. Childers, H. B. Fergusson, James G. Fugh, James B. Gilchrist, A. A. Harlee, R. W. Hoffmann, James A. Hall, John I. Hinkle, J. L. House, A. H. Hudspeth, J. Lee Lawson, Geo. E. Moffett, Greene B. Patterson, E. F. Saxon, M. P. Skeen, M. D. Taylor, Edward D. Tittmann, William B. Walton. They faced strong opposition from standpatters but stood their ground and were thanked by citizens for their pledge adherence.
The New Mexican notes the Albuquerque Morning Journal lauded whiskey fumes as a remedy for consumption on one page while another page praised snake venom capsules for the same aim, reflecting varied cures and public opinion.
A Kanogs editor sarcastically announces he will buy a sack of flour a pair of three-ply button trousers and a straw hat and invites bids as merchants do when seeking two dollars worth of job work.
State Senator Josiah T. Newcomb of New York blames the fall in Republican support on voters' waning confidence in their leaders. The debate cites a shift away from the party's promise of prosperity and a "full dinner pail" as key factors in the election results.
Hon W B Walton chairman of the Democratic Central Committee calls a territorial convention in Salita Fe on December 17 1910 at 1 30 PM to determine the party stance on adopting or rejecting the New Mexico constitution. Primaries are planned in counties at the earliest date.
Supporters of the constitution push for a twenty five year period after state admission during which amendments would be rare. Many believe the early years offer the best opportunity to study the constitution and improve it as needed when deemed expedient.
Notice of sheriff sale in Sierra County New Mexico detailing a writ of execution against Ready Pay Reduction Company and associated mining claims including Scandia Unicorn and Gold Star in Las Animas District. Sale fixed for January 14 1911 at ten o clock in Hillsboro with inventory of mining property and improvements.
Notice of foreclosure of mortgage dated August 3 1910 from Elliff Mining Company of Arizona to John G Powell and Edward Powell of Philadelphia for 15000 dollars. Mortgage pledged to secure payment with interest. Action seeks repayment upon default as per terms of the note and mortgage.
Serial No 02870 contest against Homestead Entry 6686 filed by John C Kelley alleges Leslie W Hanna failed residence and cultivation in Section 28 Township 16 S Range 7W. Service by publication ordered in Sierra County Advocate with final hearing set for December 6 1910 before the Register at Las Cruces Land Office New Mexico.
Zonisa Armijo of Shandon NM filed notice to make five year proof on her Homestead Entry No OL723 for NW SESE DE ay WH Station 27 Township 163 LAN MP Meridian. The proof is set before Probate Clerk Andrew Kelley at Hillsboro NM on December 21 1910. Other claimants Pedro Trajity of Medina Arrey Hillsboro NM Las Palomas NM and Galia neo Morales of First pub November 4 1910.
Roscoe W. Falghum of Hillsboro New Mexico filed Homestead Application No 6060 for multiple parcels in Township 8 West Range 8 West NM P Meridian. Final proof before Andrew Kelley Probate Clerk Hillsboro on November 11 1910. Witnesses J B Bandger L L Damm James W Hiler and Mrs Jay Barnes.
Notice filed in the court shows Daniel J. McCauley sues Marguerite McCauley asking to dissolve the bonds of matrimony. The document outlines a formal complaint and summons to respond within the court's deadline.
Notice in Fabrication New Mexico that Nellie Chiles, heir of Judson B. Avers, deceased, of Hormusa New Jersey, presents claims by December 8 1910 as required. Claimed witnesses include Asa Cortes Hermon Josephs Read Kingston Nay Grayson Hillsboro T Holmes Chloride First published October 110.
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