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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate based in Hillsboro Sierra County New Mexico is entered at the Hillsboro Post Office for transmission through the U S mails as second class matter.
Fragments report a string of quirky city notes from Kingston including sensational tales of pursuit and abduction, humorous observations on fashion and hats, local health and travel updates, cattle and mining prospects, and memorial day reflections. The piece blends eccentric humor with optimistic chatter about mining, weathered by mentions of trains and regional growth.
Dispatches report the Democratic convention opened Wednesday and will stay in session for two days. Delegates in Denver will be instructed for Bryan and LarragoLo will be nominated for Congress.
The W. A. Fleming Jones Trophy is awarded for the best single exhibitor’s irrigation grown grapes in New Mexico. Presented by W A Fleming Jones Exaquire of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Congress and Exposition Washington June 1. The monthly public debt statement for May 30 1908 shows total debt of 1 827 271 870 with a treasury cash balance of 390 933 255 and a decrease of 10 663 731 for the month.
An old time ad promotes Simmon's Liver Purifier in tin boxes as the beat regulator. It is for sale at the Post Office Drag Store, appealing to readers feeling blue and dejected.
The Catron Cash Prize offers two hundred dollars for top pear exhibit and one hundred dollars for best apple exhibit from a single irrigated orchard. Prize sponsored by Hon. Thomas B. Catron, Santa Fe NM. Also an unrelated ad for Huot's Lightning Oil at the Post Office Drug Store.
A magnificent silver cup awarded for the best collective state exhibit of fruits. Presented by the Mexican Amole Soap Company of Peoria, Illinois. This trophy is specially designed and manufactured for the occasion.
Mrs Kate Howard of Little Rock Ark reports a spring eczema outbreak lasting five to six years. She says a box of Hants Cure cured her promptly and the trouble has not returned for two years. Available for sale at the Post Office Drag Store.
The Victoria Chief Copper Mining and Smelting Company files a suit in Sierra County District Court to quiet title to numerous mining claims in Pittsburg Mining District. Defendants William L. Johnson John Gardner and Stephen J Macy must answer by July 18 1908 or face default. Attorney Neill B Field of Albuquerque acts for the plaintiff.
Notice of lands in Gla Nations Forest New Mexico open to settlement and entry under homestead laws with a July 16 1908 date. It lists multiple parcels with applicant names including D B Badger Henry J Brown and Fred Dennett and states preference rights for prior claimants. Official notices appear from the General Land Office updated May 8 1908 with publication through June 5 1908.
Joan W. Burken warns August Engleman and heirs that $100 was spent in 1997 on labor and improvements for mining claims Rattle Snake pooner WVA Rubicon Little Mount Copper Jack and Gray Eagle in Sierra County New Mexico. If the share is not paid within ninety days after publication, the interest may be forfeited to the undersigned under Section 2324. Dated Hillsboro May 25 1908. First pub May 20 2008. Last pub Aug 28 2008.
Torres of Cuchillo New Mexico files final proof for Homestead Entry 3772 dated November 17, 1902 covering Lots 3 and 4 Section 44 Lot 1, SEg NEM Section 5 Township 133 Range 6 West. Proof will be before J M Webster Hillsboro New Mexico on May 8 1908 with witnesses Max Garcia Felix Sanches Gudiemo Torres Expiridion Tafoya and Everxz Van Parten.
Department of the Interior Land Office Las Cruces notices Felig Sanchez of Cadillo N M files final proof for Home Stake Entry No 8773 for Lot 2 8SW4 NE4 SEM NW4 Sec 5 T13N RGW. Proof to be made before J M Webster Hillshoco N M on May 28 1908 with Torres Garcia Tatoya and Van Parren listed as claimants or witnesses.
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