06 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1896
Page
1
Two masked men led by a man known as Black Jack robbed Separ telegraph station and hotel, took cash and whiskey, disarmed eight cowboys at the store, leaving one wounded with a scalp wound. The bandits gathered about 80 dollars and paraded the town before departing with horses. The evening train returned as the crowd gathered.
Associated Press confirms McKinley leads in the presidential race with 263 electorial votes. Sierra County returns show Bat Fergusson likely elected over Catron by about 1,500, with Democrats denoted in italics d and Republicans in italics t.
No details were received by press time as Mr. Galloway and Sheritt Shannon chased the Separ robbers from Silver City. A telegram said the body would be shipped to Silver City and his family remains prostrate. Latest reports claim the sheriff’s posse camped at Skeleton Canon and Galloway, on picket duty, was hailed four times and shot as an outlaw. Wayland & Collard plan to ship twelve tons of gold ore westward, delayed by an extension of Garfield.
Scott and Owens with four men plan to increase as stoping grounds open. Shipments of first and second class ore expected soon. Lindner and Crowline hire more workers on Snake lease. Wrigley visits Richmond mine and sees potential. Schwartz and Nonee to ship from Homestake lease next week. Hannon and Ryan prosper on Happy Dack with rich ore. A large $200 gold ore body reported on Richwood. Ayoosie to publish full details next week. Bonavya mill completes 119 ton ore run from Snake leases with high grade results. Gallagher and Clausen repair Charter Oak mill and target custom work in about ten days.
Local items recount employment at Mrs Levi Strauss and Co and a Texas Detective Agency ad. Guests H A Ringer hosts for Mrs Lerael King and Mrs F Madge. Sheriff Kabler sustains black eye arresting a disorderly Mexican. Judge Wenger sends Alabuan issue with Ray and Arthur pics. Bid by Nickle and Williams for county campaign. Reinhardt bid for sheriff. M B Society services planned. mail schedule changes. Edgecombe and Price deaths. Monfort to arrive. Richmond mine to ship ore over 100 per ton to aid business.
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