Serra County Advocate item by Tomson editor promoter
Tomson, editor and promoter at Serra County Advocate, guides local coverage and promotion efforts for the newspaper.
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
3
Tomson, editor and promoter at Serra County Advocate, guides local coverage and promotion efforts for the newspaper.
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In Hillboro and nearby areas, residents report influx of visitors and business activity. C. Le Larson heads to New York for mining work. A. Sanders arrives from North Porba with provisions. W. Connor from Cincinnati studies the Mrowper mining claims. post and drug store serve as hubs for locals. Flood damage cited in El Pisa, and the Santa Fe Central railroad talks persist as regional industry and social life continue.
Alain Bickford, eleven, daughter of Me g HL Bickford manager of Lake Valley Mine Company, died between midnight and 1 am Sunday from heart disease. She was buried Tuesday with an Episcopal service led by Rev. Martin of Paso. The choir included Mrs Jobson Miss Moffit Mr Gee Hallock and Mr Jas Kony. The community extends sympathy to the family. Visitors to the El Paso carnival included Mr Walter Summil Miss Georgie Wadivott Mrs Millar and W P Keil.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas Seale, claimant, filed an application for patent for the No 1 Lode Mine located in the Limestone Mining District, Sierra County, New Mexico. The description covers the vein with measurements, corner points, and survey details, and warns that adverse claimants must file within the statutorily prescribed period at the United States Land Office in Las Cruces to avoid barring by law. First publication December 2, 1901.
The El Oro mine reports a major new strike at 400 feet featuring a 20 foot cross-cut with 4 to 6 foot wide ore body. Free milling granulated quartz with talc carries coarse gold and nuggets. estimated values range from 60 to 80 dollars per ton.
Dr A G Brower of Utica New York, a noted capitalist, is connected with a mining venture in the area. The article notes his interest and local ties to the Hills district.
Walter U Hammil and Miss Georgie Endicott were married on Monday in El Paso with Rev. Martin officiating. May they have a long, prosperous life. Also a woodsy note on patent medicines and a line about Sunthons Syrupia for sore throat and coughs. Prices listed as 2 and 60 cents.
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