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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
1
George Kresge and William Mookley report a large silver ore streak over 100 ounces found on their mining property near Hanover. They anticipate a lucrative find as the vein widens and word spreads among locals and investors.
The Silver City plant in Grant County New Mexico will be purchased and run in the future by the Estate of the late Senator George Hearat of California under D B Yilette. The aim is to increase capacity and equip with modern appliances for efficient ore treatment. Consignments and correspondence solicited with advances offered on ores. Governor Otero appoints J B McPherson first lieutenant and Peter Crumzine second lieutenant in Troop A First Cavalry New Mexico National Guard at Hillsboro, commanded by Captain W S Hopewell.
The patriotic concert at the Court House Wednesday evening supported the normal institute fund. Residents heard a varied program including recitals by Dora Titus and Miss Pauline Mayer, piano solos by Maude O Kelly and Eva Dissing er, and readings by Prof Bennett and others. Critics praised the performances and the event closed with America sung by all.
Fragmentary diary style note describes soldiers in camp near Tampa under marching orders. Names appear as Tarope Bin duly Li bette Finny Crome Lannon and Lb with Capt. Curry Green in D Troop and uncertain timing for movement. Water supply described as poor and fatigue rising among the troops.
The Mining Journal notes a correction to Hillsboro gas mine weekly output, shifting total from 145 to 140 tons and reallocating 15 tons across three weeks. It includes a clipping and credit adjustments, plus remarks on sulfur compounds and antiquated metal uses at the market.
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