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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate of Hillhorn Sierra County New Mexico announces its official status and mailing details for legal publication. June 26 1903 issue lists subscription prices and post office distribution information for readers.
Circular from Santa Fe 1903 urges strict enforcement of teacher qualifications. It stresses attendance at a Teachers Institute, proper certification, and language competence in English. Superintendents must report violations and deny pay to uncertified teachers to protect student education.
The warden outlines open seasons and limits for deer elk antelope turkey and other game, prohibits certain species, defines fishing periods for mountain trout and bass, sets sizes and daily weights, prohibits sale of caught fish, requires ditch screens, bans dynamite drugs and sawdust, and imposes a minimum $25 fine per offense.
A historical sketch notes shifts from classic ore deposit treatises by Cotta, Phillipa, and Kemp to modern discussions. It remarks that early authorities defined the field, while present concepts surpass those older works in complexity and scope.
May 7 distribution by Col J Frank Chaves territorial superintendent of public instruction notes funds for Bernalillo Colfax Dona Ana Eddy Lincoln Wood Laraie McKinley Mora Quay Roosevelt Rin Arriba San Miguel Sandoval Sierra Socorro and others. Total funds on hand amount to 21874.45 dollars reported by Santa Fe New Mexican.
A distorted quotation appears in this fragment noting the auditor’s departure and a warning about delinquent subscribers. The speaker laments wrongs borne in silence and hints at control over a kingdom, with the phrase Heaven is his home.
The text argues deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and cannot be cured by local applications. It advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure from B J Cheney & Co of Toledo offering $100 for non cures, and promotes Hall's Family Pills as best, urging readers to send for a circular.
In the Third Territorial District of New Mexico Sierra County Vidula Bequer sues Eugenio Baquer for bonds and alleged abuse abandonment and support of two children Sofia and Wililio Bequer The defendant must appear by July 24 1904 or face default judgment Clerk James P. Strrenens office records Alexander Spear attorney New Mexico City arguments indicate a formal civil suit with claims for relief including child support and damages
Legal notice announces the probate of Marceline Duran's will in Sierra County New Mexico. The court fixed July day by the judge for the proving of the will with witnesses and seal. Probate Clerk signs the notice dating May 1905.
The defendant D A Porter is notified of a suit in the District Court Sierra County New Mexico brought by V G Prajillo for 145.00 plus interest and costs. The Monanont Vining & Miling Company attached. If no appearance by August 198, default judgment may be entered and property seized. Plaintiff's attorney James G Pitch of Socorro NM. Also notice of final proof for KAQUIPULA KABUON Hillboro NM on July 27 1908 with witnesses listed.
A satirical anecdote recalls a printer blaming a figure for years of bad spellings and unpaid wages. The devil chastises the printer for selling a paper for a dollar that never arrived, cursing him for failing to deliver a better sheet as readers abandon the publication. First published January 1908.
Land Scrip description offered by Hugo Seaberg at Springer NM March 18 8 with limited supply and rising prices. Also offers real estate and investments.
Notice of intention to make proof for preemption in parcel of land before Probate Clerk Gabriel Elicio of the United States Department. Witnesses Leelee Rodreana Pilar Mutrepasot N. M. Thow Hill and others to prove continuous residence. Any person may cross examine witnesses at the stated time and place and present rebuttal evidence.
A claimant seeks to challenge an allowance under Interior Department regulations. The party requests an opportunity to cross examine witnesses and present evidence rebutting claims submitted by GALies. Proceeding details and participants remain unclear due to garbled source text.
Notice from Leymann NOM Land Office dated March 170 1908 states an intending settler will offer finer proof to support his claim. Clerk Sierra Co NOM Hillsboro NM sets a hearing for May 23 03 with details including Pilar Barreras and Gabrielin Tsobell Raatrosney ad Gr M UheeS Hl. Public protest possible by any interested party with reasons and witnesses invited.
Notice is given that the following has filed notice of final proof in support of a claim, and that said proof will be made before the Probate Clerk in Sierra County at Hillsboro on May 29, 1903. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation: Liig Montoya of Georgetown, New Mexico.
Fragmentary text mentions probate clerk, sheriff Andrew Kelley and a captain of a school unit. Names Frencieco Luna Garcia appear in garbled form. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the readable portion.
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