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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate notes W G Thompson as proprietor and reports political commentary on corruption, the 1904 statehood pledge, and the late legislature. It mentions BK M Turner as district attorney for Grant and Sierra, applauds his appointment, and critiques pension bills and a proposed home for decayed politicians after adjournment.
Arizona's copper production for 1902 centers on Clifton and Jerome districts as leaders, surpassing Bisbee and Globe. Clifton-Morenezi yields about 32 million pounds, Jerome about 25 million, Bisbee around 36 million for Copper Queen, with Detroit Morenez and other Arizona sites contributing. Overall state output places Arizona third nationally, behind Butte and Calumet, amid rising industry capacity and expanding facilities at Shannon, Arizona Copper, and Detroit companies.
An aging Irish desert wanderer recounts a Death Valley episode with a burro. He describes riding near Balarat when the burro stepping onto a magnetite dyke traps him. attempts to free the animal fail, ending with a vivid, humorous recollection of the mishap.
Fragmented 19th century prose depicts suffering poor Keven and others amid a smoky street struggle. The text endorses Dr Percival Perce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Virree’s Menmot Petters as cures for consumption and stomach diseases, urging readers to accept these patent remedies.
A miner recalls returning to camp with drills a hammer and fuse to load a hole and place a lift for a man. The drill jammed on magnetite, forcing him to abandon the work and later found the man’s skeleton still standing at the dyke years later.
A notary public attests to a senior partner making oath regarding a business in Toledo. The text claims Hall's Catarrh Cure will pay one hundred dollars for each incurable case. Details promote internal consumption and list Cheney Co. as sponsor with a sales note and claims about a family pill product.
Lowenstein Brothers have closed their Las Cruces operation and waived their stock back to Yeleta Texas, returning ownership and assets to the Texas firm.
A Virginia parent from Melfa Station recalls using Chamberlains Cough Remedy during winter 102 and credits it with saving a baby from a feared pneumonia. Neighbor recommendations prompted the treatment, and the testimonial urges readers to try the remedy as advised by doctors.
Well known resident John Blount fully recovers from rheumatism after doctors in town fail to provide relief. He is praised by friends for his resilience and return to health.
In Santa Rosa an indignation meeting was held by the Democrats amid dispute over the removal of the county. The gathering focused on protest and political reaction to the action, with attendees voicing concern and opposition to the measure.
A reader warns that colds can lead to pneumonia if ignored and urges quick treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad claims it cures colds and prevents pneumonia and notes it is sold everywhere with a guarantee and Grove's memorable tonic also advertised.
Notice of intention to make final proof before the Probate Clerk in Hillsboro New Mexico on May 23. The claimant Gabriel Brido is seeking land patent for NW1 NW1 and SW1 SE1 sections. Proponents listed include Isobel Koreans Gentite Contewno Montoy Gear Pilar Warrery and Thomas Hull. Objections or evidence to rebut the claim must be filed by the claimant Nicolas Annis. First published March 2008.
Legal notice announces that Masel tes ed tual and others seek to prove continuous residence and entry under public land regulations. It requests that interested parties present evidence, testify, and submit claims by the stated date and place, Georgetown NM, before the supervising official.
Public notice from the Land Office at Las Cruces and associated offices announces an application for land claim or patent. The notice lists applicant details, signatures, and publication dates, with the aim to invoke interest or objection by affected parties before final action. The document references Advent helmet at Milidhoro and mentions timeline markers such as March 27.
Notice of intention to prove will or claim for land patent in Hillsboro No. Mat Hillsboro. Hearing May 15 1903 before Probate Clerk. Witnesses named: Bartoras Gabriel Blicy Pinop Alie Kudiregos Georgetown. Any objectors may cross examine witnesses and offer evidence.
Notice announces Kettler Has filed intent to make final proof on his land claim before the Probate Clerk in Hillsboro New Mexico on May 23. Witnesses listed include Domenniy Montoya Gabriel Elicia Isabel Reirevus Tl of Georgetown and others. Persons may protest the proof or present rebuttal evidence at the hearing.
The readable parts describe a starting point and boundary lines for a land parcel of several acres, with references to a probate office and county recorder. Entities include a county, a recorder, and a church, but due to missing details the exact location and parties cannot be determined from the fragment.
Notice of application for patent for the Elberos Quarta Mining District claim in Sierra County New Mexico. Describes locations boundaries corner markers porphyry stones and survey notes with distances bearings and tools. confirms recording in Las Cruces office and invites adverse claims by date. First publication November 26, 1902.
Notice is given that the following named center has filed a claim and will be heard before the Probate Clerk at Seren Go Miller S Mon Now 28 1003. Witnesses drove his cantare to absence upon a cue Paton of said nd. Publicatios first.
Court dates set Mondays in May and November in Sierra County. High Honor Judge F. W. Parker presiding. Probate, treasurer, and school superintendent roles listed. Lake Valley train timetable notes arrival 9:50 pm and departure 11:04 pm with line agents and connections to CoNsIDINE line.
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