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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1891
Page
3
Thomas S. Holland has bought out Illinois Livestock Co. and offers cattle, horses, and steers for sale. Various ads promote patent and medical remedies, including cures for nervous debility and teething, with notes on local personalities, accidents, a boxing match, and a fatal hotel accident.
The Hillsborough column reports varied items from the valley including real estate shifts, mining profits, and social visits. It describes Captain Murphy's property, Mrs. Pritchard’s insurance payout, religious services, a peculiar two acre orchard border, school exercises, and a sensational murder trial outcome with Bill Hubbard’s suicide and sentencing details.
The grand jury reports careful investigations across cases with indictments where warranted. It notes about ten thousand dollars remain in the county general fund for new buildings, commends the sheriff and court officials, and seeks discharge after completing labor. Jail and county buildings are described as dilapidated, with poor air circulation and a rundown courthouse surrounding cells, though jail cells are in good condition and overall upkeep is noted.
The committee on county affairs reports examined books of County Clerk Webster Sheriff Sanders and Treasurer Hocker. They find bonds, current expenses, and school funds with specific totals, recommending bond redemptions and adjustments, noting unfinalized settlement with ex sheriff Story, and urging caution in future legislative revenue handling.
Natchez relents and surrenders Geronimo and allied bands after heavy pursuit across mountains. Troops herd captives by wagon to Bowie then rail to El Paso and San Antonio. Surrender follows months of effort and depleted ammunition, amid rain and pursuit across valleys.
Field and Farm notes several prominent sheepmen plan to cross Merino ewes with Shropshire rams in the coming fall. The goal is a heavier carcass earlier maturity and improved mutton quality for market.
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