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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
3
A damaged notice indicates a sale of a newspaper item due to WO and re NETT. Thompson will collect a receipt for the item in Hillsboro on June 2.
A mixed output reports residents traveling to Las Vegas and Deming, business moves by Tom Murphy and J. K. Newers, along with weather notes and a wind storm that damaged buildings. Sheriff Blair is praised for a recent cattle theft arrest in the bosque area.
Keon the Bear Creek cattleman says cattle were taken from Socorro county where they ranged and Richards will be taken to Socorro for trial. The herd passed Hillsboro today en route to Grant county under Deputy Sheriff Johnson. Grandview Mining Co of Louis Mo lists Kingston as HQ with J Bow man as agent. They secured the Grandview mines in Carpenter district Black Range eight miles from Kingston and bought water rights and milling site at Mimbroa Hot Springs. Mines and mill to be linked by a railroad tramway. James Bt of Kingston heads mine Clemant work. D Bowth an organizes another St Louis company for Maggie M mine in Shingle Canyon near Fierro a large zinc mine. HQ likely in Doming.
The article lists visiting residents from Cleveland and F Vino, mentions efforts to reorganize the voting district, and notes local mining interests. It highlights Messrs Hartahora Shin and Mayberry opening mining property and preparations for high grade ore shipments as Hoosier Bay ore values rise.
John W. Yaple reports a large silver tip bear killed in Readjuster Canyon south of Mrs. Chas Yaple. Mrs Yaple writes from San Marinal that she is rapidly improving in health. Mining activity remains quiet in this part of the country. optimism follows.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for sick and nervous headaches. Claims include pure blood, strong nerves, and health build up. Mentions a 25 refund and widespread distribution with travel tickets to California destinations and stopovers.
Normal Institute for the Counties of Socorro and Sierra offers Color Summer Tourist Rates to Colorado and Pueblo. Tickets good for outbound travel June through September with return options limited and intermediate stops. Joint agent coordinates fare and schedules for Lake How GA Tshbuen.
Fairview notes chronicled as Val McParline departs Chloride for Engle after a six to eight week stay. July Fourth celebrations pass without incident. Local residents, including Mrs Reekert and Miss Edith James, showcase dances and social events. Also reported are medical updates, mining visits, and a detailed account of the Socorro, Sierra County Institute proceedings with committee appointments and curriculum outlines. The probate notice for Byron Nichols Greeley and related wills is included along with local property conveyances and legal notices.
The notice lists witnesses to prove continuous residence upon cultivation of land. Names include Charles Wo Reuse of Hillwhore Alfred Sheepard of Hillsvora Frank Worden of Garfield and Buletniy Grejalia of Hillwhore. Publication date May 25, 1000.
Wanted ad seeks 500 to 1000 angels to work Sharon area with experienced man. Offers include mountain range and rare spring water. Address Apvocare Office Hillsboro New Mexico July 3.
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