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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate, owned by C Thompson, is entered at the Hillboro New Mexico post office for transmission through the 1st class mail as second class matter.
Sheriff Ed Tafoyss returned from Alamogordo with Fred Mendenhall who faced a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He used aliases, drafted a $50 note in Las Vegas, and faced a preliminary exam with bond set at $2000. The report notes past forgery terms in multiple states and mentions his wealthy Las Vegas relatives. Other local items include post office repairs, visitors, and a wagon accident returning from Hillboro with a wreck and skinned noses but no serious injuries.
In Lake Valley Rev J B Cochren of El Paso will conduct a quarterly meeting on evenings of the 22nd and 23rd with a service at eleven o clock on Sunday. All are cordial invited. Mr and Mrs O M Beale visited California two years ago seeking health relief for Mr Beale but he died there recently. The widow and two children arrived Friday to reside with Mrs Mergang. The font daughter of Mr and Mrs Brightwell died Friday.
Mrs J B Taylor returns from Silver City and Mrs Phillip H Winton settles in Fairview. Stockman Burt Mossman visits the venue negotiating for a steer bale while BH Winston’s cousin joins his store. The public school marks May Day with a fine program and a flag march led by T J Roas from Hernosa. Preparations ramp up for a grand celebration on the planned date.
George Doyle a pioneer mining man of the Cooney district and an Indian fighter in early frontier days died at his home last week after a lingering illness of Brights disease. He was aged according to a coach’s estimate.
Under a ruling of the post office department publishers of weekly papers must discontinue subscriptions over a year overdue. Delinquent subscribers to the Advocate are asked to promptly settle or have their names removed from the live subscription list as required by the post office department.
An aging Cooney mining district resident who arrived near the district's founding and lived there for thirty four years is remembered. He helped protect burdy settlers during the 1850 Lodian breaks and owned valuable property later sold in parcels. He was honest fearless and widely respected by many friends.
A reader praises Hants Lightning Oil as a quick acting liniment for both man and beast. The letter extols its effectiveness on cuts and injuries and declares it a household necessity. Market note indicates sale at Post Office Drug Store.
Public notice in 1906 details mining claims Whale Back, Union Mice and winning claim and related location records. It calls for co owners to fund their share of expenditures by specified dates or risk transfer of interest to the subscriber under section 284 of the Revised Statutes. January 10, 1908.
Distressing winter cough prompts Mary remedies but claims Simmons Cough Syrup is quickest and best for soothing the lungs and bronchial passages. Sold at Post Offices Drag Store.
Notice reveals forfeiture action on Grand View Madeg and Granite mining claims in Sierra County New Mexico for 1907. Co owners must contribute their share of expenditures or interests will transfer per Revised Statutes. First published January 1008.
Notice that all applications for grazing permits to graze horses in the area must be sent to the supervisor's office by February 1. Applicants should pay grazing fees and use the provided forms with the required information. Public notice issued by Goddard, Acting Supervisor. first published August 7.
Hillsboro New Mexico January 10 1905 notice to William Buchanan Julia Howe and others that the undersigned has expended 300 on three mining claims in Mierim County for 1905 1906 and 1907 and that the location certificate is recorded in Book 1 page 702 detailing The Whajetack mining claim Perchine Flora Tey me ant mining claim Union mine and mining claim with names and credits.
A statement by an unnamed respondent lists witnesses to prove continuous residence in Hillsboro New Mexico, dated December 190 with a malformed day. The text names the location and implies sworn testimony to establish residency within the town.
Department of the Interior notice from Las Cruces New Mexico dated December 5, 1907 lists William A. Morgan of Eagle as filing final commutation proof for Homestead Entry 0, 4982 m, for the SW quarter of section 26 in township 14 south range 2 west. The proof is to be made January 1, 1908 before the Register or Receiver at Las Cruces. Witnesses include Robert Ward and Lee McLendon of Cutter, H. Harden and J. A. Reed, also of Cutter. First publication December 13, 1907.
A first publication notice appears for Bucene Van Parten in the register dated October 18, 1907. The short notice confirms initial public recording of the name in the local register.
Department of the Interior notice from Las Cruces reviewing Berafin Armijo of Las Palomas New Mexico who aims to prove residence and cultivation on lands at SW1q Sec 6 T14. Proceedings set before Webster Hillsboro New Mexico on November 1 1907 with witnesses Benito Armijo Jose Armijo Daniel Armijo and others listed. Evexix Van Parres Register.
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