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Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1898

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Damages Sought Over Elephant Butte Dam Delays

Albuquerque Citizens report that the Melal Mariet English Company plans to sue the U S government for damages due to delays in Elephant Butte dam and reservoir construction. They claim stock depreciation and about 835,000 spent on Fort Reeden works, with rumors of another suit by Mesilla Valley property holders over main ditch disruptions.

Inglish United States Elephant Butte Dam Sud Fort Relden English Law Company Mesilla Lenslarg Albuquerque Times WT. Johns Englist Dan! Company Joling Albuqquerque Denver Republican

Silver City Reduction Company assets and plans

The Silver City Reduction Company in Grant County New Mexico reports the estate of the late Senator George Hearst will operate the plant under D B Gillette Jr with aims to boost capacity and modernize for cheaper ore processing. It notes advances on ores, claims dozens of dry washers exist, and mentions Nogales Oasis claims high efficiency. Hillsboro mine output and other health and economic notices appear.

George Hearst California D. B. Gillette, Jr Chanmeil Compagnie Salines Et Mines Caborea Altar District Sonora Nogales Pnys

Border Land presented by home talent at K P Hall

A three acre county edy Border Land was staged by Hillsboro home talent at the K P Hall on Saturday night May 14. The cast included JE Collard as Jack Ralston and RK Wick as Lester, with Chacon as Jon Dempsey and Dora Titus as Miss Sprigging delivering strong performances. Miss Murphy sang and acted charmingly as Winona, Maude Anderson portrayed Mary Lester, and George Dissinger and others contributed. the show drew hearty audience laughter and success. The organizer Jos R Fisk managed the production, with positive notes on acting and community effort. The write up also markets Hall's Catarrh Cure and notes community concerns.

Three Acre K. of P. Hall JE. Collard Jack Ralston Paaele Hillsboro Dauowen RK. Wick Lester New York C. Chacon Jon Dempsey Villian Ray Grayson Walt Sanders Illsboro Mr. Grayson Cyrus Mr. Sanders Patrick McFaddle Harry J. Grane Kidder Joe Dempsey Ralston Mr. Crane Dora ‘Litus Miss Sprigging Nona Murphy Illsboro Society Miss Murphy Winona Rand Misa Maude Anderson Mary Lester Din Anderson Maetor George Dissinger Polly America Jos. R. Fisk Shia Entertainment Jay Atem

Serious accident near Mesilla injures boy and hunter

A mishap last Sunday near Mesilla left Charlie Ball, grandson of Dod Ball, badly hurt after a playful dispute with Necarto Lupera. A lariat spooked the horse, throwing Clarke to the ground and injuring his face. Dr. McConnell treated multiple stitches. Also mention of Springfield Fire Marine Insurance Co. 1897 statement figures.

Mesilla Charlie Ball Dod Ball Necarto Lupera Lucero Charlie Bell Snecero Charlie Sacero Clarke McConnell Las Cruces Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance CO Springfield Mass Grom

LOCAL ITEMS FROM THE VILLAGE REMINDERS AND NOTES

Jatna and Tit Mre and W W Wi Uedaughter expected home from California next week after visiting relatives and friends there. Mr and Mrs Scott PL Keller will leave for California after several months away. A Neal, a local merchant, left for an extended visit Bunt. Wright, formerly of Hillsboro, has enlisted for the Spanish war. LO McCoy now runs a business at Cassbebing. Carper, the new resident of Selwartz NM, was visiting this week. Misses William Alestra Aleve Waves a son and daughter, aging resident died, mourned by many. John A Nelson repaired a fence for the grave of Mannie Wiasell in Allabore cemetery. Mrs SB Wiasell funded the work under the direction of ? paramedics.

Mre W. W. Wi Wright Hillshors Qassbebing Thareley William Alestra Aleve John A. Nelson Mannie Wiasell SB Wiasell Parametda

Cook's Peak district mine activity and local deaths

A detailed local update notes mining work at Cook's Peak by Supt Arthur Hughes and ownership by Mosars Hopper and Chapman. It also covers a school teacher furlough, business moves, and a fatal shooting at a Las Paloma Hot Suing HJ. Crane charged for Neale store, with coroner verdict of robbery as motive. Nearby residents and officials named, plus a coroner jury verdict and an arrest in the related case.

Mexieao Watchman Iytoy Heiog Wodaloon Tia Peraan Phillipes Aoto Marten Daniele Aten Bon Crawford Crawford Willian Wilson Teooke Boo Prin Silver City Justice of the Tlivens Alabama

CHURCH SERVICES AT TILLSHORE MAY 22 1808

Tillshore notices list regular preaching in the morning and evening. Sunday School at 3 PM led by J. A. Moser.

Tillshore J. A. Moser

The Salt River Farmer Joins Salvation Army Drill

A Salt River valley countyman was directed to a Salvation Army test in Phoenix. Amid a crowd a farmer volunteers, removes his coat, and declares I want to enlist as a reverent service begins. The scene ends with onlookers praying as the drumbeat fades.

Salt River Valley Arigna Cavalry Salvation Army Phoenix

Disorder on shipboard as hazy reports of beatings emerge

A garbled account describes violent incidents aboard a vessel with references to Beatings and discipline issues. It notes several crew members or passengers falling ill, the crowd panicking, and authorities ordering some from their positions. Details are unclear and inconsistent.

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