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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
3
The issue announces strictly cash in advance subscription terms from editor W. C. Trowrsox with one month trial copies offered. The Friday March 14, 1902 edition presents pricing and payment details for readers of the Sierra County Advocate.
Local notes report Ed Patten visiting the metropolis last Saturday and Ed Fender returning from El Paso. County Treasurer Plemmons visited Lake Valley, and Mrs. Silas Alexander of Socorro is visiting her sister Mrs. Julian Chavez. Kasser expects many moving men soon and Dr F L Given and family traveled countywide aboard a tour. A. Maxwell bought the old Opera House in Kingston and is moving it to Palomas. Home Culture Club met March 8 with talks on Nilsson Stowe Browning Nightingale Delsarte and current events. The Galles Bros. and Hartney repair Am erican mine workings with 6 to 18 inches ore on hand.
Kingston notes say A J Hager moved timber for mines while Judge Walker recovers from fever. T A Robinson lost goods in the 6th inst storm and Lawrence Ryan works Shamrock at Pickett Springs. Curry of Kansas City buys muttons. Bright Harris Drummond visited the county seat. Kin yon heads to Denver to form a metals venture. Armer buys 1500 goats for Kansas City shipments. Slinkard served in the Spanish American War and Frank Slinkard returns home after illness. A Thursday night storm is remembered. W Orchard has men at work.
The Sierra County Board of County Commissioners meeting in Hillsboro New Mexico March 5 1902 approved refunding bonds of 55000 at 5 percent interest to be exchanged at Sierra County Bank Hillsboro with bonds dated September 1 1901 payable thirty years later optional redemtion after twenty years and interest payable in New York. The county treasurer to publish call for old bonds and transfer to new bonds while appointing officials and approving various accounts and bonds.
Report mentions building a road from town to the Enterprise mine to move mine machinery to Macbio for use at the Dude mine. J. Plammona visited Saturday on business, but found Seattle distant, then set up for the team and returned home rejoicing. Also an advertisement for Hont's Lightning Oil claims relief for colds and stomach issues with drops or internal use.
A fragmented 19th century blur of occult and medical remedies, recalling hypnotists, Christian Scientists, Buddhist cults, and mothers laying on hands to cure delusions and pain. The piece touts Hant's Cure for itching diseases, promises instant relief, and advertises a Chavez house for sale at 150 dollars cash.
The undersigned give notice that after midnight Saturday March 15 1902 our places of business will be absolutely closed on Sundays. Dated Hillaboro March 13 1902 L Treasel. Signed Gnas H Mevena G M Tomtixaon.
In the matter of the estate of John W Wilson deceased, Hugh J Wilson administrator filed his final account and petition for discharge. The court fixed the first Monday in May for hearing and settlement with objections due by then. Probate Clerk Thos C Hall dated March 4 1902.
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