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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate, edited by Q Thompson, is filed for mailing in Hillaboro Sierra County New Mexico as second class matter. The weekly publication emphasizes local interests in Sierra County and the Territory of New Mexico. Friday October 38 1913.
Palomas Springs reports rapid schoolhouse progress and new buildings including hotel rooms, a store adobe, a corral, and a porched hotel. Townsfolk, though few, fund expansion showing confidence in the future as residents plan wells, baths, and health measures.
A push to appoint a peace officer funded by subscription aims to curb drunkenness. Palomas Springs appears poised to advance, with W. Graham purchasing a road corral and housing stock, while Van Winkle and Luchern visit from Organ City and eastern state business interests resume activity.
Elizabeth Kinney and Carolyn Beals marked the end of their first month of teaching with a 9 visit home. Mr and Mrs Horn and Misa McLean joined Miss Carolyn on the return to Dwyer atop the divide. N. S. Finch fixed up a new ranch at the Jarlosa Berenda junction. Mrs. M. M. McKinney visited Douglas to see her son Billy and niece Ollie Ricketson. The Barksdales plan a move to Imperial Valley California. Mrs. W. W. Comer of Deming spent the weekend with sister Mrs. Reals.
State of New Mexico, under the 1910 act, has applied for land in sections 21 22 23 township 16 range 2 west at Las Cruces. Readers may object or prove mineral character by filing with the U.S. Land Office, Las Cruces, New Mexico, by deadline.
Allen Falconer of Magdalena stayed over night after transacting business and returned home Friday accompanied to Magdalena by General Quinby Vance. General Vance seeks a climate change after illness. Westy Petersen traveled to El Paso for treatment and underwent a serious operation. Raymond Schmidt injured his wrist in a fence jump and was treated by Harry Reilley, who has gained reputation for similar cases. The school starts next week and the Reilley family plans to move into town. Mrs. F. H. Winston and niece depart Wednesday. Luta returns to school. C. B. Hallinger will drive them to the railroad in his car.
If you discover a fire, extinguish if possible and if not, alert the nearest U S Forest Ranger or State fire Warden immediately. This guidance from the United States Department of Fire safety emphasizes rapid reporting to prevent spread.
Department of the Interior issues a notice of land offer at Los Croces New Mexico. Terry D Aponca of Caphillo New Mexico filed July 214 1001 a Horarat ad Batre for KNBY Sec 21 SWYNWS 5 NWSWig Sec 2 Township 12 Range 6 West New Mexico Principal Meridian. He intends to make Final Computation Proof to claim the land before Phillip S Kelley Texas? Commissioner in Billsboro NM on October 2 1913. Witnesses named: Sarain Gygales Ouaktiitn Esinidion Tafova Cucnills Fred G Vierres Neator Paililia Beguier.
Notice is given that Martin Miranda filed for a three year proof to establish a land claim in New Mexico. The hearing will be before Philip S. Kelley on October 14 at Billsboro. Attending officials include Teofilo Baca Gabriel Mintods and T A Slater. First published September 12.
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