09 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1896
Page
1
Editor Advocate Dear Sir letter clarifies that Wos Hornwet is not a candidate for the Legislature nor any office in the upcoming election, except river commissioner. The writer calls reports to the contrary malicious falsehoods and affirms no current or future candidacy.
The Sierra County Republican Silver Party calls a convention at Hillsboro Court House October 10 1896 at 1 p m to nominate county and legislative candidates and to elect a two year county central committee. Precinct primaries set for October 3 1895 with proxies not recognized unless from residents. S H Urivan chairs Kingston N M Sept 23 1896. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised with price 25 cents and guarantees. Output of Hillsboro gold mines and a cooking book promotion from The Sierra County Advocate printed with contact details.
Ex president Harrison notes in the October Ladies' Home Journal that, before federal regulation, miners in 1840s to 1860s used informal codes. Prospectors worked public lands with pistols and picks, often trespassing, while camp socialists formed a local body to issue a compact code governing claims and water distribution.
A fragmentary item mixes poultry price listings with a political tirade. It notes hens and pullets at 75 cents and cocks and pullets at $1.00 each from G O Mitre in Hillaboro, alongside a hostile critique of Anna niss and Sen ator John Sherman. The piece veers into anti silver demotion rhetoric and a broad attack on modern politicians.
Fragmentary records show county officials conference with J. P. pins and payments from the school fund including 10.00 and 12.00 incidentals. A Salt Lake Herald clipping reports Col H L Pickett and Adam Clack locating a 160 foot wide ore ledge 15,000 feet long near State Line Colorado. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money-back guarantee and a testimonial from Ohio makers.
Local notes report Deputy Marshal Loomis and Detective Selvey scouring near Hillsboro for outlaws after a failed attempt at an Av and P railway claim near Albuquerque. One outlaw was shot, searches found no additional culprits. Locals mention political tensions, a silver mine sale with one bidder, a fundraiser supper for Hillsboro cemetery, and Episcopal services. A ferocious bear near Mitler's ranch unsettled residents, and a storm damaged John Yoast's home.
Local notices report labor at Levi Strauss in San Francisco, a Woman Suffrage Society meeting, sermons by Rev Kilpatrick, travel notes from Rincon and Canton, and praise for a public school in Villaboro. A fatal saloon clash near Toyah involves Barney Riggs and others, with multiple arrests and family feuds drawing county attention. Also listed are secondhand furniture and household items for sale in Hillsboro.
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