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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate notes its proprietorship of O. Thompson and its mailing details, stating the paper is entered at Hillaboro post office in Sierra County New Mexico for transmission through the U S mails as second class matter.
The article recalls 1879 attacks near Hillsboro on the Lake Valley road killing seventeen, linking terror to later Geronimo capture in 1846. It notes mining fortunes in Las Animas, shifts in ownership from 1886 onward, and a new era of prosperity with improved machinery. It also reports a Silver City court case about an alleged murder-for-hire plot involving Potter, Mills, Acosta, and verdicts of not guilty for Potter.
Mrs E F Pearson a known mining figure in Hillsboro returns to oversee cleaning and rehabilitation of the Mamie Richmond mine with the aim of reopening it as a productive mine in the district. The Grant county grand jury handed 107 true bills and returned 17 no bills this term. Chas Potter, a local figure, faced trial on an indictment for attempted murder, while Fred Mills, previously charged with murder of D A Founders, was acquitted.
F H Winston on business in El Paso. Assessor Kelley visited on his annual round earlier in the week. Residents attended the St Patrick's dance at Chloride Saturday evening. Holmes' ball featured wit and beauty from the range. C H Laidlaw kept the fort during W Wipston Co's absence.
Judge O'Connor told a mother seeking a warrant that the boy who whipped her son should not be arrested. He warned that outdoor night play and gang leadership build character and future leadership, urging parents to instill backbone and self reliance in boys.
Notice of intention to file proof of claim in support of a claim of ownership before the Deputy Clerk of Sierra County. Details reference Lot 2 14g SWig Soe 18, Take Valley New Mexico. Names James W Mackey Guy W Boul Phos Righuntvon as proponents with witnesses and dates March 14.
Notion te hereby wiven that the totly Tamed wether has filed notice of bia a tonto makeing proof to support of this olsim atd that much proof will tn 10nde before Probate Clerk of Rivers Co at Hillsboro No Mon April 2 108 in NOR PHVAIER A M for the Nit BREW Soc 23 1 1 dea Wy Heimnoon the following withiasas to prove hix continuous residence span and eulsion Lion of and a tard vax idle Binonmo if Arroy X M Say ono Cimdexrof Avey Ne AL Trui Duarte Rose Carmtaiel of Ar First pub Mar 1504 Eugean Vax torres egaten
Notice filed by Antosso Padilla of Hillsboro New Mexico for probate of his land claim and continuous reference and cultivation of the property. Witnesses named to prove residency include Cedate Adler Hillabor Hillabor Minn Padilla Clemaco Padilla Krouxe Way Parres with a proposed filing date of March 1800.
Hillsboro in Sierra County issues a terse public notice from Deputy Firet Pub Jansiete Sw regarding municipal matters. Readable fragments reference seni W EL Mastin and JE Syrun with unclear roles in local governance and enforcement actions.
Notice to TW Henley and heirs that $8000 has been expended on labor and improvements on the White Domain mine in the Las Animas Mining District Sierra County New Mexico under 204 Revised Statutes United States. If not filed within ninety days after publication, property rights and interest of Wl Bentey and heirs may vest in the undersigned under Section 2524 Watson.
Application No 3155 Notice is given that Francis Oeoboros of Hillsboro New Mexico has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish his claim to the Ely SW iy mn T or S R S E au under title. Witnesses named to prove continuous residence and cultivation: Chaves Arey Arrow Portfield Port Mar 1608. Browm Vas Parres, Register.
Notice to J H Crane and all others claiming under him that $100 was expended for 1909 and $145 for labor and improvements on the Emperor mine in Las Animas Mining District, Lea County New Mexico to hold premises under Section 224 Revised Statutes. If claims are not filed within ninety days after notice, rights to the expenditure and interest of Crane will become property of the undersigned. First published Jan 12 95.
In Sierra County New Mexico Territory District Court a suit for divorce on abandonment and non support is filed by dda F Prevost against S68 Ay 4 asim dasasuahoy yar sah ate bead. The plaintiff seeks custody of two sons Charles Otte and Fred B and half interest in a Kingston house. Defendants must appear by May 7 1906 or judgment by default will be entered. W. E. Morris District Court. L. E. Barre Deputy Clerk. H. A. Wolford Attorney for plaintiff. First pub Mar 9 06 Sw.
Aloys Hreieser files suit in the Third Judicial District of Sierra County New Mexico against Alex Briskacher W M Weaver and others to quiet title to the Savannah mining claim in Las Animas Mining District on the divide between Snake and Opportunity galleries. Judgment by default may be entered if appearance is not made by March 26 1909. Attorney Hi A Wolford address listed.
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