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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate published by C. Thompson is entered at the Hillsboro Post Office Sierra County New Mexico for transmission through the U8 Mulla a second clans matter.
GM Smith of the Harvey system leaves tonight for a three month vacation visiting nearly every Central American country. He sails from San Francisco Christmas for Corinto Nicaragua and travels via Grenada Lake Nicaragua to Costa Rica. He will hunt fish explore the Rio Zobata ranch two months and then view the Panama Canal before returning to New York or New Orleans.
A note from C. I. Barr of Kingaforth requests details on burial sites for soldiers including Captain A. J. Chapman of the U S National Wary at Santa Fe. The aim is to collect facts on bodies buried or to be moved to a national cemetery as part of mining and construction projects.
Superintendent Chapman reports locating two graves of ex soldiers and plans to move remains to National Cemetery in Santa Fe. One identified body is Paul Stone buried at the Catholic parish church cemetery in Los Lunas. others in Hillsboro and Kingston are partially identified, with locals Fritz Elwaicheh and Chris Watson named among those interred.
A fragment notes a soldier named Richard Eawards of Company B 224 Indiana Infantry, among early war fatalities, hoping Hillsboro residents can help identify the burial location.
An old advertisement urges buyers to treat coughs colds sore throats or chest conditions with Simmoeve Cough Syrup 168 a sure remedy claiming quick relief and noting availability at the Post Office Drag Store.
The British consul at Wuchau reports 60 government schools opened in the prefecture with uniforms of foreign cut coats and trousers, brass buttons and peak caps. Military schools wear khaki. caps and braid are Japan sourced, shoes from Hong Kong, and local leather substitutes used where native materials prevail.
An advertisement touts Hants Lightning Oil as a supreme emergency remedy for cuts, burns, sprains, aches, and pains with claims of unmatched effectiveness. It lists Givorck BE Papvocr and Doniphron Mo as endorsers and mentions a Post Office Drag Store as the outlet.
In Albuquerque a man identified as B S Trice lies on a hospital cot recovering from injuries after an explosion at Mountain Air. He is reported to be blind in both eyes and to have a crushed leg that will require amputation. His companion B T Martin was killed in the incident. The patient remains ignorant of the full extent of his injuries.
A garbled notice cites a supposed quote about a universal cure sold at Borgale and the Post Office Drug Store. The fragment mentions Hunt's cure as infallible and immediate for any ailment to a bewitched “bamwan coatrols” and hints at a twenty year history.
Jose Miranda of Fairview New Mexico filed final proof for Homestead Entry No 3813 dated December 12 1907 covering SW1 SW1 Sec 1 and other parcels in Township 12S Range 8W. The proof is set for January 27 1908 before J M Webster in Hillsboro New Mexico. Witnesses: John W James Walter Hearn Gabriel Miranda Villaldo G Trujillo. First pub December 27 1907.
Land Office Las Cruces NM issues notices of Final Proof filings for occupants of Cuchillo Townsite and several Monticello and Las Palomas homestead entries. Witness lists include Aloys Preisser Francisco Apoaca Felipe Tafoya Serafin Gonzales Eugene Van Patten. Commitments set for Hillsboro and Las Cruces hearings in late 1907 and early 1908.
Territory of New Mexico Sierra County District Court third judicial district case lists J J May as plaintiff against Neuman Raymond Martin Lohman George Tyneh and unknown claimants with interests in the premises described in complaint adverse to the plaintiff legal action filed against property interests in Maintime Complaint and related parties with a pending suit in district court proceedings
The notice states plaintiff seeks to quiet title against defendants in Sierra County New Mexico with claims to lands described by section township and range descriptions. It warns defendants Neanan Raymond Martin Lohmin George Lynch William Lynch and unknown claimants to answer by December 30 1907 or default judgment will be entered. Also a timber sale notice announces bids for marked live and dead timber on approximately 2600 acres near South Fork of South Poriera Creek within Gila National Forest and provides bid and deposit details for prospective bidders in Washington DC and Silver City New Mexico.
Notices from Las Cruces and Hillsboro detail several land claims and proofs. Antonio Mojulea of Hillsboro seeks final proof for homestead entry 728 on sections 1 2 3. witnesses listed. Vilinlde Juplin and Petra Lopez of Fairview file proofs for homesteads dated 1900 and 1907 with witnesses named. Petra Lopez to prove residence and cultivation for sections 13 24. notices by J M Webster with dates in Aug and Oct 1907. Additional names include Rafael Olguin Francisco Trujillo Rito Trujillo and others for Fairview claims.
Notice of proof in see of his claim for Homestead Entry No. 3368 to cultivate the land in SW Bty SB4 NW34 Section 18 Township 12 Range 8 W. Proof will be made before J M Webster at Hillsboro New Mexico on October 10 1907. Names listed include Miguel G Trujillo and Villalio G Trujillo of Fairview Pedro Chavez and Cesene Curule of Fal N M.
Charter details the First National Bank at Engle New Mexico with August 22 1907 closing balance and capital notes. Notices announce homestead filings for Casimira Baca Las Palomas and Serafina Armijo Las Palms with state land office dates and witnesses, plus public examination before J M Webster Hillsboro and J M Baler Hislabore.
Notice to Burt Kasser and all claimants that $100.00 was expended in 1906 on the Emperor mining claim in the Las Animas District Sierra County New Mexico to preserve an undivided interest. If within ninety days after publication you do not contribute your share the interest will vest in S. W. Stuck under Section 2924. First pub July 1907.
All persons are warned that hunting in the Pastures of the Pitchfork Land and Cattle Company is strictly forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Pitchfork Land and Cattle Company. By J W Hier, Manager.
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