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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate published by Thompson, proprietor, is entered at the Hillsboro post office in Sierra County New Mexico for transmission through the U S mails on second class matter.
Chicago dispatch of November 30 quotes Isaac N Stevens of Colorado, former executive committee chair for the national silver party in 1896, urging a worldwide monetary emergency plan. He calls for universal bimetallism with gold and silver, government banking or state control, and admission of New Mexico to statehood. The Muskogee convention notes greet New Mexico’s statehood bid and outlines a ways and means committee formation from diverse county representatives.
Last Saturday in Santa Fe the statehood league was formed in a largely attended, non partisan meeting. W. S. Hopewell of Albuquerque chaired and resolutions urged Congress to pass an enabling act for New Mexico to form a state government. Eight representative committees were to be appointed.
The bill sets New Mexico as a state with a 113 member constitutional convention based on the 1906 delegate vote, appoints a preliminary board, and schedules elections. It authorizes five million dollars for public schools and two million acres to settle railroad debts, with the capital at Santa Fe until 1920 and the legislature electing two U. S. Senators.
The bill designates a federal judicial district with appointments by the president for the judge the U S attorney and the U S marshal. It appropriates 150000 dollars to cover Bret state election expenses and is liberal in other respects.
Patent style ad promotes Simmons Cough Syrup as a sure remedy for coughs colds and throat or chest discomfort. Sold at the Post Office Drug Store with urgency to cure and restore health.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed remedy for all itching troubles. One box is said to cure any case with a money back guarantee if it fails. Sold at the Post Office Drug Store.
A new peat based papermaking process has been investigated and patented in Sweden. The method promises a major shift in paper production by utilizing peat as a raw material, potentially reducing reliance on traditional fibers. Industry observers expect significant changes in sourcing and manufacturing efficiency as developers push for commercial adoption across mills.
Shakespearean aside aside aside. Hant's Care is advertised as an infallible cure for any itching skin condition with a twenty year guarantee. The product is for sale at the Post Office Drug Store.
Miss Louise Cheatam raises and trains native song birds near the winter resort of Aiken. Beagle, another young woman near Aiken, pursues bird raising as a profitable occupation.
An advertisement touts Hart's Lightning Oil as a universal cure all for coughs headaches aches and pains. It declares the product never disappoints and is the equal of any remedy, with a testimonial from Grorek E. Panvong of Doniphin Missouri and selling point at the local Post Office Drug.
Plaintiff Neuman Raymond seeks to set aside adverse claims and quiet title to described land in Sierra County New Mexico including portions in sections 18 27 townships 17 5 and ranges 5 7 West. The defendants are notified to answer by December 30 1907 or risk default judgment. Attorney H A Wofford Hillsboro Sierra County NM and Clerk Wa Marrin. First published November 1 1906 June.
Timber sale notice for 280 acres in the South Fork of South Pareke Creek Sierra County within Gila National Forest New Mexico. Estimated 441000 feet B M yellow pine and Douglas fir. Bid deposit $200. minimum bid $3 per thousand feet B M. Forest Service reserves right to reject all bids.
The notice lists Flamestead claim No. 3368 for a parcel in Section 13 Township 12 Range 8 W. with proof to be made before J. M. Webster at Hillsboro New Mexico on Oct. 10, 1907. Witnesses Miguel G. Trujillo Villaldo G. Trujillo Pedro Chavez Ce sene Curule and Eugene Van Patten are named to prove continuous residence and cultivation at Fairview New Mexico.
Charter No 8662 report of the condition of the First National Bank at Basle Territory of New Mexico as of August 22 1907. J A Reed cashier swears the statement true to the best of knowledge with notary E C Priest witnessing on August 28 1907. Directors A Wurcute S J Macy first and last publication dates noted October 4 December 6.
Notice is hereby given that Casimira Baca of Las Palomas New Mexico has fled notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his homestead entry number 3392 dated November 14 1900 for the southeast quarter section 20 and northwest quarter northeast quarter of section 20 township 14 south range patah hillsboro New Mexico He names witnesses M Porjordi of Las Palomas Jose Torres Francisco Saora Toribio aca and Buceng van Patten all of Las Palomas New Mexico to prove residence and cultivation on the claim. The final proof will be made at Hillsboro New Mexico on December tk.
Notice is given by the Department of the Interior Lawu Office San Cruces that bornfin Armije of Las Py NM filed a sworn proof in support of his claim for entry No. 8200 in section 6 township 1 range 4 west. The hearing will occur at J. M. Welaise in Hilaboro NM on November 1, 19__. Claimants listed to prove their continuous residence and cultivation of the land include Meine Armijo Lan Palomas Armijo Las Palomas NM Daniel Armijo M. Eutimio Armijo Las Palomas Evoexs Vay Patten Regi inter.
Notice to Burt Kasger and all successors of interest that $100.00 has been expended for labor and improvements on the Emperor mining claim in the Las Animas district Sierra County New Mexico to hold the premises under Section 2524 Revised Statutes. If within ninety days after publication a co owner fails to contribute proportion of expenditure the property may be forfeited under Section 2324. First published July 1907.
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