Sierra County Advocate Official Paper Notice
Sierra County Advocate in QC is listed as the official paper of record for Thompson propriety matters in Sierra County.
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
3
Sierra County Advocate in QC is listed as the official paper of record for Thompson propriety matters in Sierra County.
Decoration day activities paused as usual with businesses closing in the afternoon. Local updates cover Andy Head's trip from Globe Arizona toward Globe Mexico, mining developments at Empire G M and M, and ore results from a neighboring claim. The story notes weather, cattle shifts, neuralgia cures, and a visit by Henry Lyons to his daughter Alma Lyons in jail while seeking clemency from Acting Governor Raynolds.
District Attorney A Wobrorn answers questions on Stud Horse Poker and Pitch gambling under the act. He states both games fall under the statute even without a stake. He clarifies that multiple games cannot be played under one license. He notes any violator faces punishment under the act, not only the proprietor. He confirms a Sunday law offender may be fined and imprisoned.
Recent copper discoveries near Silver City New Mexico drive town growth says Attorney Percy Wilson of Wilson Walton firm noting population rose by about 1000 last year. He links influx to revived mining operations and growing commerce.
Excitement grows as ore from a vein in Coyote Canyon sixteen miles southwest of here reportedly runs from $10 to $100 a ton with assays around 20. The vein measures twelve inches in width and owners have not commented on findings.
Do Not Suffer No use suffering from itching Pilea when one box of Hunts Cure is absolutely guaranteed to cure any case. One application will convince you of its merits. For sale at the Post office Drug Store.
Increased oil activity in Roswell boosts the belief that it may rival Beaumont, Texas, as a major oil center. Standard Oil representatives recently secured options on numerous holdings at substantial figures, while the Southwestern Oil Company continues extensive prospecting in the area.
An advertisement touts Hurt's Cure as the quickest and most reliable remedy for itching troubles. One application relieves and one box is guaranteed to cure, offered at the Postoffice Drug Store.
The Third Judicial District summons Victoria Chief Copper Mining and Smelting Company and others to answer a complaint by William L. Johnson. The case targets property in Sierra County and Pittsburg Mining District, including Venture, Lookout, Marion, and Wellington mining groups and multiple patented and located claims. Aims include injunctions, appointment of a receiver, and a trust in favor of Hopper and Bigelow.
A legal notice states plaintiffs attorney firm Bonham Wade of Las Cruces, Dona Ana County New Mexico, demands appearance by July 29 1907 or judgment by default will be entered. The notice is dated May 1907 and published May 31 1907.
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