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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
3
Sierra County Advocate announces W. O. Thompson as proprietor and confirms its status as the official paper of Sierra County.
Local notes report residents and travelers from Hillsboro and nearby areas. Assessor Kabler returns to his ranch. Martin Kelley returns from Agricultural college. several property and business moves noted including Geo T. Miller opening a drag store ice cream parlor. A wife attempted self harm, haltingly treated by Dr. Given. A poisoning scare at the Hallinger home prompts medical attention and police inquiry.
The Hillsboro New Mexico board of commissioners met June 1 1908 as a board of equalization with J M Webster clerk and Max L Kabler assessor Present changes to 1908 valuations include Sierra Consolidated Gold and Copper Mining Co mill pumping plant and line buildings and improvements raised 500 Vidt Vafoya 200 goats raised 3 40 Antonio Amijo real estate Las Palomas raised 100 Victoria Chief Copper Mining and Smelting Co toll road raised 22000 The resignation of Francisco Apodaca as road supervisor for District 8 was accepted Estavistiado Pafoya appointed to fill vacancy Road supervisors to be paid 2.00 per day up to 800 per year The board adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 Logging shows next day May 9 etc.
A local man, Hul linger, survived a deadly poison plot that left him partially paralyzed, with four others potentially poisoned had the sugar been taken at supper. The community, certain of identifying the culprit, denounces the act and expects swift justice.
An old advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for any itching ailment. It claims first application provides relief and features contact at the local drug store, though the wording is garbled and unusual.
A sworn bank statement from Sierra County New Mexico shows cashier L Crapp attesting the figures as true to the best knowledge. Notary Emory Hickox subscribes the document dated May 27 1908 with directors W H Weston Geo B Westlake and Arthur Wheeler attesting.
Notice of settlement and entry for 81.02 acres in Gila National Forest at Las Cruces land office on July 28 1908. Preference rights for actual good faith agricultural settlers prior to January 1 1900 and applicants with tied rights must act by July 25 1908. Lands listed under specific townships with names of officials and dates of publication in 1908.
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