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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate was registered with proprietor C Thompson and entered at the Hillsboro post office in Sierra County New Mexico as second class matter through the U S mails.
News from Fairview records the death of Benjamin Cook in Amarillo Texas after a short illness due to blood poisoning. An early Range settler, he founded Robinson site turned into a ranch and engaged in stock mining and gardening. He leaves a son and three married daughters. Local notices mention other travelers and mining interests including Monument mill work and forest ranger A B Douglas.
Raton correspondent reports Jose Arguello and Joby Medlock are to be hanged in the county jail yard on Friday morning, May 25. Sheriff Marion Littrell will preside with a limited list of twenty including doctors and press members. Arguello says farewell to family, while Medlock remains upbeat, and no commutation is expected for either.
Kingston sees fine rain Sunday night easing drought as Trujillo camp miner Tom Casey visits. The fruit crop is immense this year with trees blooming, peaches propped, and apricots nearly ripe, promising a bountiful harvest and neighbors sharing fruit freely.
Profits from the Casino at Monte Carlo total 52,000,000 francs after a 22,000,000 francs rise from last year’s 30,000,000. The gain represents six percent interest on current share value. Directors may seek authorization for a new share issue as agreement with the prince of Monaco increases costs for harbor subventions and the new opera house concession.
Hunt's Cure advertised as a king of skin remedies with guaranteed relief from itching. A newly acquired Historical Society map of 614 Mainee New Mexico and Florida coast printed in 1706 by N de Fer depicts panama to santa fe with New Mexico shown as Santa Fe and San Antonio de Segecy among the few New Mexico places shown.
An old advertisement touts Hont's Lightning Oil as a cure for pains and bruises. It claims rapid relief for aching joints and muscles and notes availability at the Post Office Drug Store.
Notice of publication in Las Cruces New Mexico that Juan Analla seeks final proof to support his claim. Proof before Sierra County Probate Clerk in Hillboro New Mexico on June 16 or July 8. Witnesses from Arrey include Francisco Bojorquez Urbano Arrey Jose Trujillo y Sandoval Eduardo Anella. Protest allowed to cross examine witnesses and present rebuttal evidence. First pub May 15 06.
James P. Nunn of Lake Valley seeks to prove residence and cultivation of lands in Sierra County New Mexico Before the Probate Clerk at Hillsboro on April 9 1906 The witnesses named include W Mackey M Beals Richardson and others from Lake Valley plus Arrey New Mexico officials First publication March 16 1906 Evencent Van Patren remains as register of the land claim filing
Notice states T J W Henley and heirs must prove up $10000 spent in 1905 on the Fuller mine claim in Las Animas Mining District, Catron County New Mexico. If co owners fail to contribute within ninety days after publication, their undivided interest and the cost of this notice will vest in F Hinrensen under section 2524 Revised Statutes. First publication June 1906.
Land office notice announces filing by Teafils Garcia of Hillsboro for section 23 SW and NW etc in Sierra Co NM. Garcia must prove residence and occupancy before Probate Clerk in Hillsboro on June 15 1993 with two witnesses Serafin Gonzales and Martines, published in Sierra County Advocate Hillaboro NM. Proof after five years residence. neighbors names and addresses required. first publication May 11 1906.
Public notice to SW Healy and heirs in the Animas Mining District Sierra County New Mexico. It demands $100 for 1905 work on the White Dog claim and improvements and warns failure to comply within ninety days will transfer the property to the undersigned under Section 2 provisions. First pub January 1906.
Department of the Interior notice announces James M Smith of Hermosa New Mexico has filed a claim for a land parcel in section 20 township 138 range, with proof to be made before the Sierra County Probate Clerk in Hillsboro on June 11 1906. Attending witnesses include Telesfor Trujillo Santiago Miranda Gabriel Miranda Evgenz Vay Parray. First publication April 2006.
A named settler files for final proof to support his claim. Proof will be before the Probate Clerk of Sierra County at Hillsboro New Mexico on April 9 1906. Witnesses include Antonio Majalea Nestor Padilla Manuel Padilla Clemaco Padilla all of Hillsboro NM and Ecorse Van Parres. First publication March 16 1906.
C W Sueraro states he has expended 100.00 each year 1904 1906 to hold the Mupover mining claim in Las Animas District Sierra County New Mexico under Section 2924 Revised Statutes. If co owners do not contribute their share plus publication costs within ninety days the interest of J H Crane and heirs will vest in Sueraro.
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