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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate published in Hilluboro Sierra County New Mexico is listed with proprietor O Thompson. The paper is registered as second class matter with the U S mails indicating its mailing status and town of origin.
A March 1909 controversy erupts as Julian Chavez pushes a bill to move Sierra County seat from Hillsboro to Cutter. Citizens fear loss of rights, say the move benefits a private interest, and protests flood Santa Fe. Governor Curry awaits explanation as telegraphic messages reveal orchestrated timing.
A massed crowd on Millsboro street witnessed an effigy burn scene targeting two figures named Bob Hopper and Julian Chauftoon amid a protest against a New Mexico legislature bill. The display included a burning pile of inflammable timber and dynamite imagery, with night photos captured as the crowd dispersed after the spectacle.
Mrs. W J Worden visited Hillsboro early this week. Sierra County owes Mr. T J Rows thanks for a telegram announcing the proposed county seat. Sheriff Kendell’s office at the courthouse was linked to Union Meat Market in a mistaken alert to this residence. A heavy north wind brought the season’s worst brick storm, followed by illness for Mr. O W West, though his condition showed some improvement last evening.
A fragmented account describes Geronimo's rise as a leader among Apaches, detailing his mixed band under Chilukina, the wider allied tribes, and his reputation as a skilled yet feared operator. It notes his influence over raids from San Carlos and the impact of his actions on pioneers and settlements across the region.
An ad touts Simon's Sarsaparadina, branded as the King of Tonics, promising better appetite and quick easing of ailments. Sold at the Post Office Drug Store with bold claims of restoring humor and energy.
A Hagerman preacher named Doran offered five dollars to the man who would go to the poll with the Bible in his hand to vote again at prohibition. Waddell claimed he did it and sued when Doran refused to pay. Judge Pope dismissed the case, ordering each party to pay part of the costs, after which the court featured the desecration of the Bible in a strange scene.
An advertisement touts Hants Core as a quick reliable remedy for itching diseases. Claims one application relieves and one box guarantees cure, offered for sale at the Post Office Dray Store.
H A Wolford sues American Mines Company Limited in Third Judicial District Sierra County New Mexico for 551 dollars plus interest and costs. Plaintiff claims 350 dollars for mining machinery and 201 dollars for services as watchman from Henry T Yeoman. defendant’s mining gear near Andrews is attached. Default judgment possible after April 10 1909 if no appearance.
Notice of suit against Velmer A Bird by Asbury L Bird in the Third Judicial District of Sierra Territory. Court action seeks judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the named case.
In the district court of Sierra County New Mexico a defendant J A Reo is warned that if he does not enter appearance by April 10 1909 default judgment will be entered. The action seeks money damages and an attachment of the property described as the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the section in Sierra County. The posting lists the plaintiff H A Wolford and Cutter Mercantile as related parties with the case number 963. The notice is dated February 1909 with publications through March 1909.
Notice to T. C. Birr Mary Me A Beaver and heirs assigns and administrators that labor of 8100.00 was expended in 1908 on the Gray View Mining claim in Carpenter Mining District Grant County New Mexico to hold the claim under the Revised Statutes. If within ninety days no contribution is made the interests of the noncontributing parties become the property of the contributors. First published January 22, 1909.
H A Wolford as coowner and M Gray expended 200 dollars for assessment work on the Grand View Mine four claim in Carpenter Mining District Grant County New Mexico. T Burt claims an undivided half, Mary McBeaver an undivided third. Wolford pays share for others and warns required payments within ninety days or portion may be sold. Last pub. Apr 006.
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