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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate published by C. Thompson is ordered to transmit via U.S. Mail as a second class matter, with Hillsboro, Sierra County, New Mexico listed as the place of publication and post office, per postal regulations.
Local items report Ray Hiler in El Paso as W D Mosely and J A Robinson visit, a Kingston illness, Mrs Lon Walters visiting Hille boro friends, and several coach movements. County Commissioners meet July 5 with road and bridge plans discussed including Sierra county bridges and river approaches.
In the Third Judicial District Court of the Territory of New Mexico Sierra County the plaintiffs McElroy Austin Marr sue Unknown Heirs of Josella Bush Unknown Heirs of Morgan Ussory Unknown Heirs of Felix Seibold Known Heirs of John North and others. Action seeks fee simple ownership of large land parcels described by lot and section within Sierra County including parts of sections eighteen thirty four thirty five and various townships and ranges.
A playful plea to a beloved subscriber in arrears from the Podunk Times newsroom. The letter laments absence while cooling with affectionate humor and promises of continued publication at the same stand.
Terrie mete TiN board of equalization and related business. Present commissioners Trujillo Bojorquen Webster with clerk deputy Smith and Max Kahler assessor and J O afoya deputy sheriff. Numerous assessment changes listed including real estate, goats, undivided profits, and horse values with various raises and reductions across multiple properties and accounts. Local county official actions and adjustments recorded.
A court notice details a land dispute over multiple fractional and quarter sections described by townships ranges and sections, listing numerous parcels and the parties Abner and John North, Bush, Muthain, and others. It seeks a decree to quiet title and bar adverse claims and states appearance deadline August 12, 1909 with attorney Ward C. Warle of Las Cruces.
In the Third Judicial District Lucy Potter seeks dissolution of marriage with Charles Power Potter alleging abandonment. She asks for divorce custody of children and other relief as the court deems just. Defendant must answer by the specified date.
Notice of Suit in the Third Judicial District Territory of New Mexico Sierra County. Plaintiffs Thomas J. Ross and George Bullard seek establishment of their estate against South Percha Gold Mining and Milling Company Albert G Fricke and unknown defendants regarding Eagle Mine and No. 1 and No. 2 claims described by monuments and bearings near Mahar's Wells along Last Chance Gulch. Defendants are barred from title claims. appearance and answer due by July 17, 1909. attorney H A Wolford Hillsboro NM. See Martin Clerk.
Territorial records note the filing and certification of the Trio Mining and Milling Company agent designation and principal office in New Mexico. The document lists Hillsboro as registered office, Wall M. Kevins as agent, authorized capital of 100 000 dollars, issued capital 60 300 dollars, and outlines mining and milling business. Recorded June 8 1909 with confirmations and cross references to prior filings.
An expert test on a ten ton boat in the Seine used acetylene gas generated from calcium carbide to inflate small balloons under water, raising the vessel. Inventor M. Ducasse envisions applying the technique to prevent ships from foundering after collisions.
Dr Nansen praises a brotherhood among sailors noting their distinct calling and homing spirit He finds more earnestness and thoughtfulness among sailors than in any other profession and believes they endure hardships with a shared resolve
A British consul-general report to the foreign office notes that Kaffirs in the Laur ence Marques colony earn wages from the Trans Yael mine labor and spend about 2.5 million dollars annually on drink, with around 600 workers involved.
The piece argues sneezing clears the brain and cites old beliefs about removing faintness. It warns against tobacco use as harmful, noting tobacco is absorbed into the blood and weakens the system.
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