Local notes and mining news from Sierra County
Sierra County Advocate reports local events including St Valentine day plans, furniture repairs by A M Conner, travel by Mrs Hopewell and child, T C Long's gold bearing rock from Sherman mine, the Beardsleys' move to St Louis, a ten year lease secured by Bigelow Gold and Copper Mining Co near Warm Springs, and the death of T J Ross in Stephenville. Also notes railroad survey rumors, new mill by South Percha G M M Co, recent cold snap, county commissioners’ special session creating precinct 17 with John W Ypple as JP and Hig Lobeck as constable, deaths of James Knight and other obituaries, and mining prospects at Pittburg with methods to extract gold including dry washers.
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St. Valentine
A.M. Conner
W.S. Hopewell
Santa Fe
T.C. Long
Sherman
EB. Beardsley
Los Angeles
Cal
St. Louis
Bigelow Gold & Copper Mining Co
South Percha G. M. & M. Co
Pittsburg
John W. Ypple
Hig Lobeck
Jas. McVey
Watertown
N. Y
Jas. Knight
Mre
B.F. Parks
Lake Valley
Bright
Wheeling
W. Va
Omaha
Nebraska
Denver
Colo
Miner and Overalls Pioneer Dies in Hillsboro
Levi Strauss Copper riveted overalls pioneer jronestisc madeé from Copper-riveted Overalls. He worked mines in California Virginia City and Hillsboro where he lived from 1881 until his death at age 55. Postmortem showed melanotic cancer of both lungs. Funeral held yesterday at 2 PM with Mr. Lannon providing care and support.
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California
Ister
Virginia City
Comstock
Hillsboro
Thos. Lannon, Sr
W.G Beals
Syracuse
N.Y
Sisters of Charity
Lannon
Passes Over The Divide
John Ryan one of the early settlers and mine owners of this district died Wednesday morning at five. He had been ailing for some time and his death was not surprising to his many friends. He was born in Ireland and came to this country about seventeen years ago. He worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania and served in the state militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobn Ryan
Ireland
Pennsylvania
Fatal Accident Kills Freight Driver Albino Talamantes
Albino Talamantes known as Obibuabas, a teamster for the Padilla firm, died instantly Wednesday morning when his wagon wheel crushed his neck and face after the leaders turned onto Snake road near White Hill. WD Padilla witnessed the scene. an inquest found death accidental. A Mexican native about sixty, he left two daughters and was beloved by coworkers. A public subscription funded his casket.
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Albino Talamantes
Obibuabas
Padilla Brotharadd
White Hill
Talamantes
WD. Padilla
Padilla
John Ryan
Card of Thanks to the C E Society of Lake Valley
The undersigned thank the C E Society of Lake Valley and all friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of our father Ma awn Mas B F Panea.
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C. E. Society of
Lake Valley
Ma. Awn Mas
B. F
Panea
Fairview Notes on Visitors and Local Happenings
Barley Axtell visits Mr and Mrs H Winston and sister Luis. Harley was here a decade ago before he was killed. Two new gramophones arrive owned by F H Winston and C G Yaple. Boomtown shows mining boom with six workers tunneling past 200 feet. Mrs C E Smith supplies meals to the workers amid lively activity in this small town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barley Axtell
Mre
PF. H. Winston
Luis
Harley
F. H. Winston
C. G. Yaple
B.S. Phillipa
Boomtown
C. E. Smith
Dislocated Shoulder and Local Pain Balm Endorsement
Mrs Johanna Soderholm of Forgas Palla Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and a surgeon reset it. Her son bought Bren Chamberlains Pain Balm which quickly relieved pain and helped her sleep for days. He praises its relief and recommends it to others. Also notes Kansans women favor the right to decline voting when husbands ask. Croup cough remedies praised. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is recommended by mothers and sold by druggists.
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Johanna Soderholm
Forgas Palla
Minn
Bren Chamberlain
Sunflower State
Chamberlain
Hunt's Cure 18 and Simmona Syrup Promote Health Remedies
A vintage ad notes Hunt's Cure 18 claimed to cure skin diseases at 25 and 5vo with post offices at Corazon and Moore, San Miguel and Quay counties. It also promotes Simmona Syrup at 26 and 50c for sore throat hoarseness and colds. Physical culture advice warns against crossing legs to avoid cold feet and varicose issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Corazon
San Miguel County
Chaperito
Moore
Quay County
Tucumoari
Humor and Medicine Ads Spar Over Daily Life
A collage of jokes and small ads mocks health fads and household pains. References to Hani's Lightning Oil for barns and bruises, Simmons' products, Chamberlain's tablets, and Laxative Bromo Quinine appear beside light humor about sideboards, marriages, and editors. The tone blends sales pitches with newspaper wit.
Candi All in Host Office Warns of War Correspondents Danger
Fragmentary ad style note warns that if Japan and Russia do not act, several war correspondents may “explode.” Mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cold cure with payment refund if ineffective, and includes a signature line “E. W. Grove” on each box. No clear publication details.
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Japan
Russia
E.W. Grove
Wanted faithful traveler for established house position
Advertisement seeks a faithful person to travel for a long standing business, targeting country calling or retail merchants and agents in Sulu territory. Weekly expenses covered in cash, with money advanced for costs. Permanent position at Standard Howe, 30 Dearborn Street, Chicago. November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal
Sulu
Standard Howe
Dearborn St
Chicago
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Sierra County
Advocate
W. Thorpson
T. J. Ross
Stephenville
Texas
Mr. Ross
Thomas
James
Charles
Pitteburg
Levi Strauss
Tee
Ohn Ryan
Fairview
Fedasiog Ag
Varicuse
Hani
Brooklyn
Missouri
Melard F. Craig
Middlegrove
All Druggista
Chicago Post
Candi
Izaoooon
A. Shepard
Pittsbaburg
Titus
New Mexico
Sierra County Bank
Hillsboro, New Mexico
General Mankings
I. W. Zollars
W. H. Bucher
T. G Long
Geo, T. Miller
Hiew Mexco
Cooper Bros
Hillsboro, N. Mex
Keller, Miller & CO
Ghai
Fte
Ake Valley
Hillsbroo
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