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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate published in Hillsboro New Mexico notes its role as a second class mail publication serving Sierra County and the Territory. Dated Friday December 26 1913 the issue references proprietors and postal status.
Quiet at Palomas Springs over the holidays with a Christmas tree planned for children, turkey shoots and raffles for adults. The Lith 'of Decombe dance raised 14.00 for a school fund, thanks to Mrs Bullen hosting the event. A two week school vacation followed, with Delia Price visiting Hillaboro for Christmas.
Kingston reports twelve inches of snow, marking a second heavy snowfall this month. On the evening of the 25th, a church event led by teacher Miss Kline Weir featured a program of recitations and music, delaying local affairs.
A festive report notes a Christmas dance with attendees from Hillsboro and Lake Valley and forecasts Santa brings gifts. It also details the Monument mine resuming operations and a sheriff sale adjacent to Bermosa, listing property including tools, livestock, wagons, and furnishings with a $250.04 damages claim and 6 percent interest.
McKenna buys a 1000 pound auto truck and Free Price appears in early lists from State College. Miss Gertrute Knight and Elsie Kirketeen arrive from State College at Mexills Park as Mr and Mrs Dicky and Miss Hily McLanane spend Christmas in El Paso. Rumors speak of marriages among Rio Grande residents.
Department of the Interior Land Office Las Cruces announces Louis W. Parker of Cutter New Mexico filed intention to make final proof for Desert Wand Entry No 02762 SE4NW Section 2H Township 168 Range 2 West New Mexico Principal Meridian before Register and Receiver Las Cruces on December 10 1913. Witnesses C E Foraker Naomi Father Walker and Laura Brown listed. First publication October 24 1913.
By virtue of a district court order in civil case No. 121 Robet Martin Plaintiff versus Peli Can Mine Milling and Pree Company Defendant, I levy and will sell at public auction the defendant's property in Hermosa New Mexico about one mile east of the town, on November 1 1018 at 10 oclock. Described items include lumber steel drills tools and mining gear.
Notice is hereby given that Jerry D Aponca of Cuchillo NM who on August 21 1910 made Homestead Entry No 643 for SE NE and other quarter sections has filed notice of intention to make final homestead proof before U S Commissioner at Hillsboro on October 24 1913 Witnesses named Serada Gogules Espiridiby Tafuya Fred G Torres and Nestor Padilla all of Cachillo NM Josh Gonzales Register first pub Sept 12 13
MATIN MIRANDA of Hermosa New Mexico filed for Final Three Year Proof to establish a homestead claim on Section 1 Township 13 Range 8 West New Mexico Principal Meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner Philip S Kelley in Hilaboro October 22 1913. Witnesses listed Teotlo Back Leopilde Romero Gabriel Miranda and T A Stator all of Hermosa or nearby towns. First publication September 12 13.
The text lists fire safety reminders about extinguishing embers and avoiding large camp fires. It warns to put out fires completely with water or earth and to be careful with cigarette and pipe ashes to prevent fires. It emphasizes never leaving a camp fire unattended.
In Catron Kentucky a letter from Mrs Bettie Bullock describes four years of illness with left side pains and bedridden stays. Her husband bought Cardus a woman's tonic and she improved enough to walk two miles and resume work. She urges others to try Cardui and directs readers to write Chattanooga Medicine to receive home treatment advice and a 64 page booklet.
A cautionary guidance urging removal of needles leaves and grass from all sides of campsites. Do not build bonfires. If a fire is found, extinguish it if possible or report immediately to the nearest U S Forest Ranger or State fire Warden for rapid response.
The Sierra County Advocate notes it has published and will continue to publish male proof notices for thirty years and offers affordable, accurate service.
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