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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
3
Sierra County Advocate announces W O Thompson proprietor and Sierra County official paper status for Friday November 13 1908 with masthead details and publication note.
Local scene reports J M Webster shows a new cane while snow drifts cover the range. Stockmen report cattle contracts at 14 17 and 20 dollars. Mrs W C West of Boston visits Anna Grayson. Wm. Thurmond seeks lead in Mineral Valley and others hunt or travel the region. Bail set at $5000 for Francisco Baca in Madrid case. Wicks mine to downsize crew for drainage work. Court business moves to Deming as district term ends. election delegate results show Andrews plurality across 18 of 25 counties.
Mr Traves reports mission to settle affairs and restore mine operations. W F Vraven returned from the east. he plans to have the mine running at an early date. Paul A Be ment and Bruce Be ment, holding an option on Kingston Cowley group, drive a tunnel 500 feet with new steel track and retimbering. A Mexican man died near Elmendorf after being struck by a Santa Fe freight train. coroner attributes death to accident but marshal suspects assault and robbery. Wolfax county elected a woman superintendent of public schools, a Democrat victory by 1767 to 1899, likely first such county office in New Mexico.
A period advertisement warns against colds and coughs leading to pneumonia and consumption. It promotes Sitomon's Cough Syrup as a cure that heals lungs and keeps you healthy to enjoy spring, available at the Post Offices Drug Store.
Lumber for sale includes flooring ceiling 2x4 2x6 boxing and two outside doors and windows. Apply to W. D. Mos ley at Slay Hall Hillsboro New Mexico. Separated text indicates a local sale by a named contact.
Department of the Interior notice states Amanda Sherman of Hillsboro New Mexico filed Aug. 18, 1902 for Bly Southwest Quarter and Southwest Quarter Section 24 Township 168 North Range West New Mexico Principal Meridian. She will present Final Five Year Proof before J. M. Webster in Hillsboro on December 15, 1908. Witnesses include D M Longbottom Lake Valley NM S B Barnes John G Dawson and George Meyers all of Hillsboro NM Evauxe Van Parren registers. First published November 13 Last published December 11.
A Helena reader credits Hunt's Cure with curing an old severe eczema after one box and a single application. The note from Colirron Lawrence praises its effectiveness and asks for continued care for itching. Lieutenant Rob't W. Lewis reported a shooting in Alma during an attempted disturbance. Deputy Archuleta says Antonio Corosco was shot after resisting officers. the wound through the liver cast doubt on recovery, per the Chieftain.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Las Cruces announces John H. Disinger of Hillsboro New Mexico has filed for final five year proof on Homestead Entry 4017 dated August 26 1903 for SW14 Section 15 Township 16 S Range 7 W. The proof will be made before J M Webster Probate Clerk Hillsboro on October 22 1908. Witnesses include George H. Disinger William Kendall John B. McPherson and Ray Grayson all of Hillsboro.
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