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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
2
A fragment from the Sierra County Advocate notes Hillsboro New Mexico in Sierra County and reference to mail transmission and a brief four second mention. The text is OCR fragmentary and lacks clear events or dates.
District court adjourned after a drawn out trial in the Mills murder case. William Frederick Mills faced charges for the March killing of Daniel Saunders on Saunders ranch. Defense showed Mills had alibi and he was seen in Kingston between 8:30 and 1:00 Sunday. Prosecution argued Mills could have driven goats 12 to 15 miles before meeting Peter Jones at 3:45, but witnesses testified to shots around 2:15. The case hinged on circumstantial evidence and timing with a verdict of not guilty.
The South Percha trial ended with Milla acquitted after a long defense led by H A Wolford. Judge Parker gave a prudent charge as over forty witnesses testified. In separate cases Andy Inut and Walter Holden were found guilty of flat goods and sentenced to six months, suspended for six months. several indictments were dismissed. District Attorney Buca remained active, and court costs rose to about 1827 dollars with court debt largely wiped and 859 borrowed to cover indebtedness.
The Grand Jury thanks the District Attorney Clerk Sheriff and Bailiffs for their support during the term and requests to be discharged from further attendance. Signed by foreman Mayer and secretary Max Lb Kauren Avavs Mayer.
The 18 year old Denman Walters son of Russell Walters drowned while crossing the Rio Grande near Selden on Thursday. Riding with Will Ake, Denman fell when his horse bucked in midstream and sank. his body has not been recovered. He was 18 years old and the incident occurred in New Mexico.
Several leading Socorro residents were arrested last week for refusing to pay Ue assessments imposed by the new river commissioners. They challenge the law, citing numerous defects, and seek a fair and thorough test of its validity, with a fast decision anticipated.
A testimonial from Mrs Wesley Guy of Texas praising Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for treating chronic weakness and uterine issues in eight years. She asserts the product, with no alcohol or narcotics, restored health and urges others to avoid substitutes sold by greedy dealers.
United States Land Office notices the Santa Pacific Owl Company of Topeka Kansas has applied to select the northeast quarter of the northwest quadrant of section 13 township 6 south range 5 west New Mexico principal meridian under the 1897 act. Protest or contest window is thirty days from the date of notice. General Land Office Commissioner Jenene Mannix signed the May 12 2005 entry.
Estate administration note shows undersigned WH Coremay and S Anexannen as administrator attorney, but the fragment provides no actionable details such as action, date, or jurisdiction. The readable names suggest a probate context, yet essential facts are missing to form a complete record.
Notice of suit in the Third Judicial District of the Territory of New Mexico. The Union Mining and Milling Company is the plaintiff in a civil action filed in Sierra County District Court. The document announces legal proceedings and seeks court intervention. The text identifies parties and jurisdiction without detailing claims or outcomes.
Plaintiffs allege joint ownership of mining properties formerly held by Allen Mining and Milling Company now held by Trunk and others. They seek partition and sale with proceeds to be divided per shares, with compulsory relief if needed. Defendants named include Marks, Jonnie and others. Court notes publication begins April 21, 1905. attorney A B Elliott of Albuquerque NM represents plaintiff. W J Mark Clerk.
Publication in the Sierra County New Mexico Probate Court announces time and place to prove the will and appoint an executor for the estate of William G. Kitch deceased. The notice sets dates and requirements for claimants to arise.
Notice is hereby given that Bon lay is appointed to prove the will of William G. Ritch deceased on May first at 9 o clock in the morning at the clerk s office in the Court House Hillsboro for hearing Olive M Kitch s application for letters testamentary when any interested party may appear and contest the same dated March 6 1905 J M Wanever Probate Clerk dw First publication Mar 1705
Department of the Interior announces a contest against entry 3025 filed February 18, 1809 for land in New Mexico. Contestant alleges Felix Goundy never resided or cultivated any part of the land and a hearing is set for April 5 1905 before the Sierra County Probate Clerk, with final hearing April 22 1905. publication and official notice follow per registrar orders.
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