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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate is listed as second class matter at the Hillsboro New Mexico post office for transmission through the U S mails, under W O Thompson as proprietor.
Sierra County Advocate presents local coverage for Sierra County and broader New Mexico issues with impartial reporting and community updates from across the region.
The diary notes condemn the German submarine attack that sank the Lusitania on May 14 1915. It argues the ship carried munitions and noncombatants and questions why humane precautions were not taken to allow passengers to disembark before destruction.
May 6 bicycle accident injures Little Monrose Horn breaking the leg between knee and ankle. Max Kahler, assessor, visited town that week to interview taxpayers. Mrs. Jevnia McCaddoh Wood honored with Weligh gal dionet by Mr and Mrs J B Nelson. Miss Carolyn Beals returns for summer from University of New Mexico. Farewell party at Horns marks Mrs Wood's Los Angeles departure Thursday. Monarch properties in Carpenter District leased to Mr Cox mining expert of Chico Copper Co. and Mr Oweng of Santa Rita holding bonds on Oliver Wilson claims. Tierra Braves bond renewed to current holders. Earl Wilson and wife of Las Vegas welcomed a daughter.
assessor M L Kabler visited the area early this week while Harry Parke visits relatives in North Perches. development work proceeds on certain claims near South Poroha with miners at work and more to start. cattlemen round up livestock as talks continue with Carter and O'Neal of Leadville about a local partnership.
Parties near the Carter and O'Neil findings plan a diamond drill plant to test their claim depths. If indications prove favorable, they expect to erect the plant for deep prospecting across multiple sections in the locality.
Hillsboro residents note visits from H Q Ward of Dodsonville and ex newspaperman. J Byrne of Tyrone and WA Byrne of Silver City stop by to see Judge I H Byrne. Helen Long heads to Los Angeles with Katherine Kalka. Dr J Odd Hamilton plans dental work in May. Homer Hirsch visits with B P Scotland. Copper Co. geologist checks local mines. A Silver City group heads to Magdalena for stockman convention. The cotton season looms with irritants of dust and sneezing.
A travel narrative describes the Animas river valley with walnut and sycamore trees and a broad valley view. The journey continues from the Animas valley up a steep 21 percent grade toward Hillsboro, noting Palomas to Hillsboro distance of 42 miles.
A narrative traces a 175 mile trip from a bore to Lake Valley through old mining lore at the Bridal Chamber. It notes Lake Valley 18 miles away with famed mines, then 12 miles to Nutt, 12 miles to Florida, and onward to Myndus on the Borderland route, with gasoline at Palomas Hot Spring Hillsboro and Myndus. The writer recalls ice trouble on some corners but says the journey was worth it despite reaching home after Monday dawn.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a fourth class postmaster examination at Cutter New Mexico aimed to certify for vacancies at that office and other posts. Compensation last year was 204 dollars with 21 years age minimum. women 18 in some states. Open to all U.S. citizens residing in the local post office territory. apply at Cutter or Washington seven days before the exam.
An offer promotes daily European conflict reports from the El Paso Herald with three months of the newspaper and a full year of People’s Popular Monthly for 1.50 dollars. The notice emphasizes worldwide mobilization and vivid front line coverage.
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