Smelter prospects and mining details sought in Hillsboro district
A Kansas City reader asks for information on Hillsboro New Mexico smelter plans and local mines. He questions district agitation, mine numbers, capitalization, annual shipments, possible regional business, financial incentives, railroad extension, and local promoters involvement. The letter notes local public interest and hints at a forthcoming detailed response.
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Local Notices and Developments In New Mexico
Articles report church services and Sunday School at Union Church, discussions on cattle company receiver appointment, a mine accident near Chant County, and delegates to the National Convention with MeKin protection leanings. Also notes new hardware firm Meyers & Wagner in East Las Vegas and smelter interest shaping a Hillboro investment outlook.
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Hillsboro News Highlights Local Happenings
Community notes describe residents traveling to Utah and southern California in search of homes, local outings on the Rio Grande, market refreshes, smelting activity near San Marcial, and a gold prospecting sight between Richmond and town. The Hillsboro band reorganizes, Palm Sunday approaching, and church events plus private school plans. More items include a missing child found, officials visiting from Arizona, new jewelry store setup, and sheriff Pat Garrett in Dona Ana County.
Hillsboro Mines and Mills See Rising Ore Output Across Camp
In Hillsboro activities by Chas Larson at Snake level yield 16 tons of ore as a mill run looms. Robt Scott secures Wickes mine lease extension with strong early ore. Thurmond shaft in Mineral Valley reaches 40 feet with lime spar and dolomite lime suggesting a large lead carbonate body. Richmond mine expands output attracting leasers. Eighty Five vein drifting under Supt. McDonald. Jersey Lilly readies for another mill run. Dell extension of Richmond near juncture of two veins shows solid progress. Sheriff Kabler confident in the venture. Happy Jack mine stopes yield 10-15 sacks daily of high grade ore. Lindoer McKee at Hillsboro mine maintains regular daily shipping. John B Parrish returns from Denver to inspect Snake group for English capital interest. Key West leasers active for joint ore shipment. Flora Temple area and Catherine 100 foot level show drifting ore. Wicks mine awaiting new hoisting machinery.
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