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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate published by W C Thompson announces its Hillboro New Mexico post office mailing details and second class matter status for transmission through the US Mail.
A historic Sierra County newspaper notes its mission to serve the best interests of Sierra County and the state of New Mexico, promising fair reporting and community focus amid regional headlines and civic updates.
In a remote Caballo camp on the west side near Rio Seco two longtime friends Benjamin Martin and Juan Chavez were found dead after a gun duel. Coroners ruled Martin shot first, Chavez later, with both men killing each other in the altercation, while a card of names and witnesses followed the inquest.
Rey Grayson arrived in Hillsboro on Tuesday while Saw Miller traveled from Lake Valley. Mills Gillespie celebrated his sixth birthday yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. McKnight returned to El Paso on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dawson of Foale arrived here on Wednesday. Mrs. H Long and Katherine were present.
Names and travels fill the notes as residents visit relatives, attend mines and ranches, and plan summer trips. Kalka heads to Los Angeles, Weston visits Hillsboro, and the Silver Guy delegation returns from Magdalena. Victoria Ruiz dies at 62. funeral held Tuesday.
Mrs. W. D. Snyder returned from the McCracken ranch on Saturday. Joe Oliver wore a new spring shirt on a warm day. Strangers admired the mountain air and the town site. Florence Grimes entertained with ragtime and a self composed tune Salmo de la Primavera. The Black Range hotel front was repainted. A. M. Gillespie and eleven others traveled to the stockmen's meeting at Mag.
Dslena Mrs Chris Hearn arrived Saturday after several months visit with Mr Hearn in Santa Cruz California.
In Hermosa a May 11 social gathering at the Little Red School House drew old and young to a night of dancing and refreshment. The Pankey brothers provided music on Goldie and guitar, with attendees including Mr and Mrs Slater, the Pankey family, Mrs McKeen and others, and visiting young women.
The McCracken family welcomed a bouncing baby boy at Maxdalena last week while cattle ranchers prepare for late month shipments. Steers are being rounded up for shipment with top prices reported around $33.25.
Room 2b Armijo Boi ldr Corded St and Railroad Ave hosts a session on practice before the Supreme Courts of New Mexico with instruction and procedural guidance.
Attorney Elfegd Baca announces court appearances in Bernalillo Valencia Sucurre and Bier areas. The notice references coal gold silver copper mining properties and gives new cartel terms for Maxine in the region.
All Europe at War features massive conflict with millions of soldiers and advancing war machines. The El Paso Daily Herald promotes a special subscription offer with three months of the Herald and a year of The People's Popular Monthly for 1.80 dollars, inviting readers across the Southwest to subscribe.
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