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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
3
Local notice lists subscription rates for a publication with pricing per year six months and per line rates. Details appear in a dated 1911 format with typographical errors, indicating advertising and local circulation terms.
County office listing shows Commissioner M Rajon aguez and other officials including Walford, Prujill, Kelley, Cheeks, Kahler, Kendall, Parker, and Selle. Mentions Frayscivo Montova and Provdure in a probate context with unclear roles due to OCR errors.
A flurry of weekend activity includes Mrs Brigham Leatherbee visiting Paso, Lee Nations and Clyde Kennett in town, trips to Albuquerque and St Louis, and a timbering project at Larsen shaft. Hillsboro prepares for Fourth of July with renovations, a grand ball, and a banner Kingston dance.
Unpaid taxes become delinquent July first with a five percent penalty added. Pay now to avoid the extra charge. Treasurer Will M Robins notes the notice date as June 4 and urges prompt payment.
Thos C Long longtime Sierra county pioneer passed away Friday afternoon after prolonged ill health. Funeral held Saturday at nine from his home with Episcopal service by Rev ED Titemann. Interment followed in the cemetery. Pall bearers named. Survived by a brother in Oklahoma and wife may come to Hillsboro. Mercantile business continues under T H Byrne.
Jeremias Rivera about 21 was killed by a bolt at M L Kahler's Palomas Creek ranch around midnight last Wednesday. His body lay undiscovered until Friday, with gruesome injuries described and Sheriff Kendall ruling it an accidental lightning strike. Rivera was reportedly in an alfalfa field when struck and was buried in Los Palomas.
A lively group of girls from the Hillsboro Priscillas organization gathered for a display of enthusiasm and youthful energy, showcasing their teamwork and spirit.
A shop advert claims the Chamberlain Cough Remedy cures a severe cough linked to epidemics. It touts safe use and universal acceptance by dealers, though details are vague and the text is promotional.
Fourth of July celebration in Hillsboro New Mexico lists entries and prizes for Barro Roping Krone Riding Pony Race Slow Race Burro Race and Mens Foot Race with prizes from 2.50 to 150 dollars. Target Shooting starts early with multiple prizes and a grand ball in the evening. Come everybody.
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