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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate is the official paper of Sierra County, published in Hillsboro New Mexico. C Thompson is proprietor and the paper is entered at Hillsboro Post Office for transmission as mail matter.
Mrs. Fred Phillips returns from El Paso. Rev. William Gordon held services in Deming. Our Thimble Club met May 17 with Mrs. Keller hosting a lunch after which several members left Hillaboro for the summer. Fire hazards urged and a hotel fund meeting at Hirsch Hall discussed plans and fundraising. Elephant Butte dam progress noted with deposit and court steps pending, plus a comet observation remark.
A historical note recalls Tombstone to El Paso stage lines run by the International Express Company, part of Wells Fargo. Guards and armed drivers protected bullion amid frequent robberies. In 1880 routes carried about 650000 in bullion with passengers often carrying large sums.
Advertising text promotes Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective for coughs and colds. It mentions it contains no opium and is sold by Post Office Drug Store. The Taos uprising is claimed to be quelled and Territorial Guard members return home.
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will ease sour stomach, sweeten breath, and stimulate a healthy appetite by promoting gastric juice flow. Sold by Post Office Drug.
The article reflects on Halley’s comet inspiring awe and contemplation of celestial wonders beyond everyday life, urging readers to consider humanity’s small place in the universe and the humbling effect of cosmic events on ordinary people.
The School Board of Hillsboro New Mexico invites bids for construction of a three room school building in District No 2. Plans and specs available at the school office. Bids must be received by June 1 1810. Out of town contractors may receive copies upon payment and return. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. J B McParasoe Chairman Francis Given Clerk First Pub May 2010.
A writ of venditions expo in civil case No. 987 in the Seventh Judicial District of the Territory of New Mexico commands Sheriff Kendall to sell attached goods and chattels to satisfy a 1910 judgment of Twenty six hundred forty nine dollars and nine tenths plus ten percent attorney fees, costs, and interest. The sale is set for July 6, 1910, at 10 a.m. at Martin's ranch five miles above Cuchillo, Sierra County, on the northwest corner of the Martin ranch in section 21 and 22, township 12 south, range 6 west, New Mexico principal meridian.
A public sale of about 250 head of neat cattle branded Slash S&S Bar, H 3 Bar Slash on left neck, left side, and left hip will be held to satisfy a paid judgment with interest and costs. William C. Kendall, Sheriff of Sierra County, N M, with H A Wolford Hillsboro as plaintiff's attorney. First Pub May 2010.
Notice describes 115 acres within Gila National Forest New Mexico offered for homestead entry under the homestead law. Details include applicant preferences for pre 1906 agricultural claimants and a June 30 1919 filing date at Las Cruces New Mexico. Names listed include R Russell and Frank Pierce with official approvals dated 1910.
Notice of execution sale in District Court Seventh Judicial District Territory of New Mexico Sierra County. Alex Maxwell vs John Mack, Civil Hee No. 5. John Mack property to be auctioned at Burbank Springs on June 16 1910. Six hundred goats with various brands to satisfy a judgment of 320 dollars and 29.50 cents plus costs and interest. Sheriff H A Wolford. First Pub May 6-10.
Notice in the District Court of Sierra County NM that Joyce Pruit Company sues W Williams and F L Williams on a promissory note dated Nov 2 1907 for 2500 with 12 percent interest and 10 percent attorney fees, amounting to 658.52 plus costs. An attachment has been issued on defendants property and they must appear by the seventh day.
June 1910 judgment will be rendered against them and their property as aforesaid and sold to satisfy the judgment. Attorneys for plaintiff are Harllee and Barnes of Silver City. Witness my hand and the seal of the District Court dated April 2. Clerk W. D. Newcoms signs the seal. First pub April 5.
Notice to creditors in the Territory of New Mexico and Sierra County estates. Executors W C Kenpann and Crass Hovis announce deadlines for claims. Probate actions include Archibald Borland and Grayson estates with court hearings set in Hillsboro and Monticello.
Notice lists multiple cases in Sierra County New Mexico including sale of property to satisfy judgments, notices of contest for land claims, and attachment of personal property. Names include Almina B Cowley Pablo Martinez Jose Gonnaris and Kendall Sheriff, with dates in March through May 1910 and locations Hillsboro and Law Center New Mexico.
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