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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1897
Page
3
FRIDAY DEC 61 fragmentary note states DAKE'S Advertising Agency in San Bray eses California handles advertising contracts while the country editor, a cosmopolitan personality, expresses his opinions. signifies a historical local paper editorial style and general note about his dissemination.
A rough editorial voice attacks a Detroit paper over Mexico policy and patriotism while noting presidential appointments in New Mexico. Frank W. Parker of Hillsboro and Joho R. associate justice are named to the supreme court, with district assignments hinted as Santa Fe and Silver City. Also reported: Slim Burch, an Alaska outlaw, is acquitted in the Watt Burch murder case. a curious posthumous government appointment is mentioned.
A San Francisco event marks the golden jubilee of the Sutter Marshall party. The parade on January 2 will be led by four aging former laborers from Mareball and Sutter’s saw mill era. The four survivors Henry W Bigler James S Brown Aviah Smith and William S Johnston will join the procession, living relics of California’s early days.
Advertiser touts Electric Bitters as the cure for women and delicate health issues. Claims include relief from back pain fatigue nervous troubles and poor appetite. Mentions weak kidneys and sleeplessness with a call to purchase from L H. Nowors druggist.
Notice to Sierra County taxpayers that half the current year taxes are overdue by January 15, 1807 with a 25 percent penalty to be strictly enforced, by Sheriff and County Treasurer Hermann County New Mexico.
For sale one of the best garden ranches in New Mexico within a mile of Hilleboro. Includes 160 acres patented farming land with house, windmill, orchard, and irrigating ditch. Priced at 81,000 dollars, cheap for a quick sale. Potential buyers invited to ADVOCAT to inquire.
The article surveys Sierra County mining, tracing the Black Range from Lake Valley to Hermosa and Chloride. It notes major camps Kingston, Hillsboro, Byers Run, and the Ivanhoe and Emporia veins, with Coburns of silver and gold values, large past shipments, and envisioned future booms under new legislation.
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