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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
2
Sierra County Advocate announces its mailing details with proprietor Thompson and Hillsboro post office information for transmission via the mails as second class matter.
Kingston notes a frigid December with heavy snow across the region. Doc Stiver claims dynamite was used to lift potatoes, while mining districts report doubled population in ten years. Apple harvests are strong and families enjoy cider, walnuts, and pies as townsfolk plan Christmas events and contemplate a broader revival effort led by Bryan and Roosevelt. A local tragedy at Albuquerque ends with a bartender killing his wife and then dying by suicide. the woman survives.
Official count shows Andrews leading by 383 with 27 605 to 27 217 for Larrazolo and 1 046 for Metcalf. Two scattering votes from Grant County. two years ago Larrazolo led 32 649 to 22 915 for Andrews. County tallies: Larrazolo leads in several counties. Andrews dominant in Bernalillo Dona Ana and others. Total majorities: 4 284 for Larrazolo and 4 672 for Andrews.
A quirky notice promotes Haunt's Core as an infallible itch cure behind a humorous Shakespearean aside. The piece lists the new band braced under Prof. Marcellus Grady with names of cornet, trombone, sax, percussion players and the band leader. It notes regular practice and Grady's reputation as a top band leader.
George E. Paddock of Doniphan endorses Haot's Lightning Oil, claiming it outperforms numerous advertised remedies. He states it is the grand emergency remedy now obtainable and cites its effectiveness for cats burn sprain sores and pains.
Notice announces entry of lands totaling about 150 acres within a National Forest subject to settlement under U S and state laws. It lists dates, places, and parties including W F Traves, Sierra County, Las Cruces New Mexico and a court judgment with asset sale components.
The General Land Office, through Commissioner Fatp Daxxett, approves the application of Freeman Blood good of Kingston New Mexico. The order is dated October 10 1908 and signed by First Assistant Secretary of the Interior Faaxx Praca. First publication October last publication November.
Ed Tafoya sheriff of Sierra County announces the sale of W J F Traves property to satisfy a judgment of 204 dollars plus interest and costs. The sale is at about one mile north of Andrew in the western section, November 10, 1908 at 10 a.m. bidding cash to the highest bidder for the necessary property.
W F Traves warned that under a 1906 attachment and 1908 vendition exponas a sale will occur at the W F Traves Mine near Andrews, Sierra County, New Mexico, on November 10, 1908 at 10:00 AM to satisfy a judgment of 516.64 plus costs and interest. Sheriff Taylora notes items include iron track, hoist, electric plant, tools, lumber, chickens, and more. First publication October 1908. last publication June 1908.
Probate Judge for Sierra County issues notice under act for relief of citizens of towns on lands in United States. Describes Kingston townsite in Sierra County including portions of sections in townships 16, detailing occupancy rights, claims, and periods to file statements in writing by March.
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