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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
3
County Commissioners P M Rojor vez and teasal M Webster are listed along with Sheriff Bherift P Parker and Superintendent Montoya Trobate Judge. The note references later character names and time.
Town residents include John Gardner Engle and R T Baker Sonora Texas attending court. Territorial Ranger Beal and Ray Grayson visit on official business. A girl was born to Estaqnio Carabajal. Public school closes May 20 with exercises upcoming. Various officials and residents, including Major J R Waddill and Judge Mechem, appear before the court. A Dona Ana forest fire prompts ranger action. An early spring provides a snow event and a spring suit promotion.
Hillsboro New Mexico May 1910 special meeting of the county commission held to discuss defense against Sierra County suit over bonds. H A Wolford proposed to defend in the Seventh Judicial District and let the district judge fix fees. Resolution adopted unanimously to appoint defense with costs to Sierra County outside attorney fees.
The Board of County Commissioners accepts the employment terms for H. A. Wolford to defend the county in a district court suit, authorizes action, asks the Seventh Judicial District judge to confirm the contract, and approves a $200 warrant for legal services. The meeting adjourns to the first Monday in June 1910. Francisco Baca trial set for Monday for the murder of Manuel Madrid by poisoning in March 1907.
Mixed local notices promote Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and Chamberlain’s Ointment as cures for digestive ills and pain. A Santa Fe tragedy reports a 19 year old killed when a rifle bullet struck him as boys aged 1 and 10 fired at a target. Special Agent Elmer Marsh travels to Sandia to persuade Indians to answer Census questions, with firm action planned if refused.
Notice states a special meeting of School Directors of District No 2 Sierra County New Mexico on May 18 1910 to determine issuing bonds of 6300 for a new school house. Law requires decided by qualified voters. election at the court house. SON chairman Clerk
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