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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate is entered at Hillsboro New Mexico for transmission through the US mails as second class matter. It is devoted to the best interests of Sierra County and the state of New Mexico with impartial coverage.
Hillsboro reports Harry P. Owen now domiciled in Lop Lunas New Mexico. Howard Sweet ex county clerk of Bocorro and a Mr Robertson visited early week. Gray Davidson and Alfred Lang of Engle did business. Davidson sold his saloon to Lang. George Bullard and Jim Stack arrived from Pleciers Money. Bullard reports two new ore loadings from an old mine with $15.50 and $63 per ton returns. W H Hughes family passed through en route to Magdalen where a saw mill will rise. Hughes long ago left Mexico after the revolution and started anew in the U S.
Lake Valley notes announce a new baby girl born July 16 to Mr and Mrs Grant McGregor. Various residents return from visits and plan events while floods prompt moving homes. The Lake Valley Society gifts silverware to Mrs KE McLean and daughter Emily after a fire. Sick list includes Mrs Chas Wilson, Mrs Jas Latham, and Miss Elizabeth Kinney.
Kingston reports that mining matters appear highly privatized for the locality amid early discussions of pree project scope and potential private sector involvement. Community officials seek clarity on permits and environmental implications as stakeholders weigh options.
A report lists a Hillsboro Peak picnic on the 28th with attendees led by Mr. and Mrs. Slease among others. Several individuals moved to South Parcha near Kingston or Hillsboro seeking mining claims. An advertisement seeks a sober, reliable young man for ranch work near El Paso.
Section 1 notes that officers of the executive department except the lieutenant governor reside and keep public records books papers and seals of office at the seat of government during their terms of office.
Report of the condition of the Sierra County Bank of Hillsboro New Mexico as of June 30 1914 shows loans and discounts 159052 17 including mortgaged estates 654000 other loans 10169002 and 5092215 overdrafts and bonds securities etc. plus cash items and holdings such as coin cash on hand various U S notes and certificates totaling assets and liabilities as of the reporting date.
A proclamation from Sierra County New Mexico calls a special election to decide whether intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited in the district described as precinct No 15. The poll is at Urbano Prey with Marcus Grijalba and El ey as election staff, overseen by County Commissioners, with returns to be canvassed August 29 1914.
Total proxies accepted only if presented by actual residents of their precinct. Precinct chairmen should hold primaries well ahead of the county convention so credentials reach the secretary in time. Credentials must be signed by chairmen and secretaries. Dated Lake Valley 1914. John D. Thompson, County Chairman. Edward J. Tittmann, Acting Secretary.
A Sierra County Democratic Convention is called to meet at the Hillsboro Court House at 2 PM on Saturday August 8 1914 to elect four delegates to the Democratic State Convention to convene in Albuquerque on August 18 1914 for nominating a candidate to the U S House of Representatives.
Notice of a public auction by writ of execution issued May 29 1914 from the Seventh Judicial District Court Sierra County New Mexico. Will M Robins v Pablo Gutierrez property to be sold July 28 1914 at 10 00 AM at the front door of the Court House subject to mortgages liens and encumbrances.
A Catron Kentucky letter describes Bettie Bullock suffering four years with severe pain and weakness. Her husband bought Cardus, a woman's tonic, and she soon walked two miles and did her work. The Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises instructions and a 61 page booklet for women.
The court orders sale of Lot 9 and east half of Lot 8 in Block 48 Hillsboro town site Sierra County New Mexico to satisfy a judgment of 552.85 plus costs. Sale proceeds to cover the amount, with deed origin from Jesus Abalos and recorded in Book E at page 462. Sheriff William Kendall administers the process. H A Welford represents the plaintiff. First publication July 8.
Department of the Interior Land Office in Las Cruces withdraws unsurveyed lands in sections 6 and 7 of T18% R6W NM Meridian from disposal for sixty days after official plats are filed. Governor of New Mexico acts under enabling and 1894 acts. state may select lands not subject to adverse claims. Signed by Register Joan L Burnsioe and Reoriver.
The SrekRa County Advocate notes its thirty years of publication of notices and offers continued, affordable, accurate service for all ainal proof notices to be published.
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