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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate is entered at Hillsboro New Mexico for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
Impartially devoted to the beat inter est of Sierra County and the Territory of New Mexico this issue covers local happenings,裁 with notices of community events, court actions, and society items from around Sierra County.
Court News recalls Juan Baron's trial for the Hewett killing near Elephant Butte, with District Attorney Wolford and El Paso counsel Gardurt. A jury convicts Baron of manslaughter. Victor Glotia is freed as the grand jury declines indicting him. The report also covers the high profile witch case from Monticello, where Chavez was assaulted and branded a witch, three men Montoys Trujillo and others were tried, ending with an assault with deadly weapons verdict. The court notes ongoing civil cases and a likely Wednesday completion.
Jorge McKem and Will M Robins toured Kingston to inspect mining property along Middle Pereba creek. Rafe Brown Charles Anderson Tom Reid and Igor Sherman gathered cattle in the vicinity. Two prospectors were dropped near the Middle Pereba bottom of the rouge and exposed to unknown prospecting terms in the Bisck area.
Mr and Mrs W J Reay Gen Rosy Robert Reay Jr and others visited their parents here then left early this week for Arizona. G H Gage passed through on the 11th en route to a destination. Mrs Charlee Andere was a waiter Saturday night. Mr D B Whitham spoke of vows. Kim Read returned home after a short absence. Dr F J Given visited Bingston Monday. Mr Robert Reay traveled on business to Hillsboro Tuesday.
The passage notes a market for broken glass both ground into powder for various uses and remelted into new glass objects. It weaves in a series of aphorisms and proverbs about human behavior and decision making, illustrating daily life reflections alongside the glass industry observation.
A man in court dismissively told the bench to do away with the book after the conviction record showed his fifty sixth appearance. The remark underscores repeated legal proceedings and ongoing disputes with the court.
Advertisement copy urges using Chamberlain's ointment to relieve rheumatic pain. Apply and massage the area, followed by a dry towel. Sold by all dealers.
A historic note explains the double-blinded plane concept applied to safety razors allowing the user to shave with two blades simultaneously. The description emphasizes simultaneous action and enhanced efficiency.
A foreigner, arrested for violating a town ordinance, was fined ten dollars plus costs after a magistrate hearing. He protested in broken English, calling the fine unfair. The piece ends with an advertisement for Chamberlain's Liniment for a lame back.
The article notes the highest inland point on Manhattan is at Washington Bridge Road and 184th Street, rising 260 feet above sea level. It also mentions cultural observations about American and Parisian women, contrasting flirtation and love, with a brief cultural aside on tea and Parisian restraint.
Fragmentary inscriptions reveal organized worker groups in Roman Pompeii. Researchers note parallels to later unions, suggesting collective labor action existed in antiquity.
Fragmentary note questions a decision by leadership amid debate. The wording suggests skepticism about not shifting full control to a new managing body, with readers sensing doubt about recent strategic moves.
Department of the Interior Las Cruces New Mexico announces Charles H. Sikes of Lake Valley seeks to prove up a homestead entry filed Sept 14 19 for land described in Range 7 West M B Meridian before Philip Bellen Ul on April 2 1918 at Hillsboro New Mexico. Witnesses Emmett Nunn Lee P Nunn Laham and Peter Kinney Jr all of Lake Valley NM. First publication Feb 14 1918.
Notice to C T Barr and Mary McA Beaver and all claimants that H A Wolford and Mitchel Gray coowners claim to hold labor on the Grand View Lode Mining Claim in Grant County New Mexico for years 1908 1909 1910 and 1911 to satisfy annual labor requirements under mining law. If not paid within ninety days, their interests will vest in the subscriber as sole owner.
A fragment mentions Loew Bikey Dutawo and a placer with a reference to proof of labor blanke for selection at this office. Details are unclear but indicate administrative record handling and labor documentation.
A midshipman faced Navy discipline after a ram from an admiral’s ship collided with the vessel’s hull. He was ordered to make a trip in a launch while the surrounding ships used fenders and maneuvered cautiously.
The year so far has seen 119000 first and second cabin passengers travel eastward, now turning and landing in New York as the tide of travel moves westward across the Atlantic.
An elderly woman testifying in Bellinzona Switzerland claimed to be 102 but cross examination showed she is 106. She said she was ashamed of being so old and explained the discrepancy in a terse remark.
A foreclosure order from the Seventh Judicial District Court of New Mexico in Sierra County directs special master to sell at public auction on August 17, 1912, at 1 PM at the Hillaboro court steps. Proceeds satisfy a judgment against George Ellixon Warren and H W Merrill for $2,400 plus $1,444 attorney fees and costs with 12 percent interest from May 8, 1912. The property is described as being in Pujotuas Lot Spridge within the county.
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