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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate is entered at the Post Office in Hillboro Signa County New Mexico for transmission through the 8 Mails as second class matter.
Sierra County Advocate reports local affairs in Sierra County New Mexico with brief notices on politics weather and community events for Friday July 17 1914.
A Saturday flood in Hillsboro caused by rising waters floods Buia street and damages the Lake Valley railroad roadbed, stranding a car and delaying trains. Fred Mister warned Kingston travelers and aided diversion efforts while residents regroup to channel floodwaters.
A large Kingston gathering marked by a barbecue in Middle Derca creek shade, a countywide turnout, an afternoon ring tournament, and a boating match with prizes. Jenson and Liden plan to start development on the Southern Cross mine portion, as Mr. and Mrs. H. Ermort visit.
The Overlook mine reports steady work with night and day shifts and good ore for shipment. P B D Bendixen leases the Bischie mine and moves there. Strecker and Tedford locate two claims on the South Percha and plan further work. Negotiations continue for leases and bonds on nearby properties.
Official notice sets boundaries for precinct No. 15 in Sierra County New Mexico. Polling place at Urbano PB Aa with judges Urbano trey Marcus Grijalba and Elio Bencomo and clerks M M Bennett and Raquel Candelaria. Election run by county commissioners with returns canvassed on July 29 1914. Signed by Board chair M Bosorquez Neal Sullivan Jose Montoya and county clerk Andrew Kenney. First publication July 10 1914.
The SLOs gathered butch er stuff for Honenden Culberson and Gilchrist of Silver City delivered July 18. The South oil car ran off the track below Nutt delaying the passenger coach until night. The engine ran off two days before ground was soft from rains. Born to Mr and Mrs J P Nana at the White Rock ranch on July 12. Berenda creek rose high on July 9. Mr and Mrs D M Nana visiting relatives in Hurley and Santa Rita.
The Meyers Bros. hold the pasture contract, R. O. Stevens the ranger building, and Kennett Bros. the well sinking. J Wilson of Mexico visits H Ermert. H Laidlaw surveys Overlook on Franklin Hill. Clarence Meyers family relocates to Kingston. Mine operations at Overlook continue with 4 shipments forthcoming.
The County Clerk of Sierra County New Mexico announces a special election to decide if the sale or exchange of intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited in the described district. The election is set for August 14 1914 with designated polling places and election judges, following a July 6 1914 board meeting.
A writ of execution from the District Court of the Seventh Judicial District commands a public auction of Lot 9 and the east half of Lot 8 in Block 43 of Hillsboro Townsite Sierra County. The sale covers the 552.85 dollar judgment plus costs and interest, with 10 AM start on July 28 1914 at the courthouse front door. Plaintiff Will Robins vs Pablo Gutierrez. attorney H A Wolford. First pub July 3 14.
The Department of the Interior Forest Office Las Cruces NM notes the Governor of New Mexico has withdrawn unsurveyed lands in sections 6 and 7 of Township 188 North Range West NM P Meridian from disposal for 60 days from filing of official plats. The move seeks to allow state authorities to select lands not in valid adverse claims prior to final survey.
Notice that 80 acres within the Dall National Forest New Mexico will enter settlement under homestead laws. Priority given to actual settlers who filed before June 2 1914. Lands listed under Patrick H McAughan Puiview New Mexico List 3-d061. First pub Apr 10 Last pub May 1
An Alarming Cardus advertisement from Catron Kentucky shares Mrs Bettie Bullocks tale of years of illness and weakness. Her husband bought Cardus a woman s tonic which she credits with restored mobility and energy. The piece urges others to consult a druggist and request the 64 page guide from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
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