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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate published by Thompson, Proprietor, is entered at the Hillsboro New Mexico post office for Gadsmission through the U. S. Mails as second class matter.
Mrs I F Prevost and con Fred came from Kingston yesterday. D C Taylor Lake Valley Angora goat raiser was in town yesterday. Partial eclipse of the moon last evening and everyone took a free rubber. Dance planned in Hirsch hall Saturday night June 12. Everyone invited. Keller Miller Co installed a gasoline lighting plant in their store by P A Whistler. Fred Shaw of Rodey NM arrived yesterday evening. Rio Grande water at this season higher than for years. Ed Armer from Kingston reports Mrs Armer recovering in southern California. A lively snow storm on the range last Thursday whitened north side of Hillsboro Peak. Measra Austin and McElroy of McElroy Austin Marr El Paso visited Hillsboro. They own Las Animas Land and Cattle Co. Austin and McElroy left Tuesday to inspect new possessions via Hermosa.
El Paso reports R J Bronson seeks new industry ties as the Dude mine yields 1000 ounces of ore. A party follows a busy weekend with a successful picnic and dance despite some rowdy cowboys. Mrs Bucher serves refreshments and a bell fund is planned for the school. Notices include a May 20 1900 publication for land and school sections in New Mexico with long list of parcels.
Town folks report a deceased respected citizen Geo T Miller from Sierra County and sincere condolences to his widow. A couple from Lake Valley face personal changes as A J Brongyn and L Short marry. Legal notice seeks custody relief with July 17 1909 deadline. Hillsboro NM official seal and clerk details included.
Public notices and legal actions in Sierra County New Mexico involve The South Percha Gold Mining and Milling Company and The Eagle Mine and Mining Claim No 1 and No 2, with suits for land title against The South Percha group, filing dates around 1900 to 1909, and a sheriff sale of the American Mines Company Limited assets set for July 10 1909. The notices include descriptions of mining claims, property boundaries, and court orders for partition and foreclosure with deadlines for response.
Lucy Potter sues Charles Potter in the Third Judicial District District Court of Sierra County seeking dissolution of marriage on grounds of abandonment. The defendant is notified that a suit has been filed by his wife.
The Secretary of the Interior orders withdrawal restored for Agate area lands in New Mexico under the 1902 act. The lands not previously restored become subject to settlement on or after June 22, 1909 at 9 A M at the Las Cruces New Mexico land office with entry by selection. Public occupation before April 11, 1909 and after June 22, 1909 is forbidden. Describes parcels in New Mexico Principal Meridian T148 R W sections 19 through 38. Fred Dennett and RA Ballinger sign the notice.
A new game law in New Mexico requires residents and non residents to obtain licenses for hunting and fishing. Non residents pay 1 dollar fishing licenses to 25 dollars big game licenses, while residents fish for free. Open seasons cover deer turkey grouse quail doves snipe and ducks with various bag limits and size rules. Penalties for violations are established and deputy enforcement is now in place.
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