Mining boom looms as county notices parade through town
Fragments show a busy Deming area with references to Frank Davis heading to Benson Arizona, Lillie May Gold Mining Company articles, and unrest about a washout. Mentions of county commissioners, mills in action, and mining plans at Lake Valley hint at expansion. Names include Sylvia Anderson, Ella Randerson, and Mrs C Crow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davis
Benson
Arizona
Sylvia Anderson
Sexson
The
Lillie May Gold Mining Company
Lake Valley
Anon
Mies
Ella Randerson
Fpr
Mra. F
Ryas
Sanderson
Mexico
Sierra County Statehood Convention Held in Hillsboro
The Sierra County statehood convention met at the Hillsboro Court House last Saturday with W C Thompson as chair and A B Elliott elected permanent chairman. Delegates were chosen to represent the county at the Albuquerque statehood convention on the 15th, with several per precinct spaces and a committee naming delegates from various precincts. The report mentions stock awards, valued animals, and local industry notes alongside unrelated ads and a laxative product plug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra County
Hillsboro
W. C. Thompson
A. B. Elliott
Thos. ©. Hall
Albuquerque
James Keay
Atone Dalglish
M. Morgans
Miller
Lake Valley
Thos. Murphy
J. W. Galles
Hills
John Caine
A.W Harrgston
Borlandul Fran
Bojorquex
Lax Palomas
Janiljoan
Max Garcia
Cuchillo
A. Bourquet
M. Montoya
Monticello
Archulet
Juan Barrero
Sul Jove
Geo
R. Bateus
T. J. Ross
Hermes
Frank H. Winston
Harry Reilly
Fairview
Ec. Jones
B. F
Lillie May Gold Mining Company Incorporation Notice
Articles filed in New Mexico Territory outline formation of the Lillie May Gold Mining Company. Key facts include six directors, principal office in Louisville Kentucky, capital stock one million shares, par value one dollar, and a 75 year duration with detailed stock classes and dividend rules. Names listed: Hubert H Hopper Oscar Turner William Ley Johnson Morrell Lee Buckner Nicholls Gulls E H Covey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexioo
Sreown
Hubert Hy Hopper
Willian Lee Johawn
Ovcar Turner
Kaid Corporation
eMhall
Lillie May Gold Mining Company
I Sioren County
New Mexico
Dallara
Suetn
Thin Corporation
Nule Sorter Dinkol Ved
Srvewin
Robert H. Hopper
Hillsboro
Lowiaville
Kentucky
William Ley Jobson
Louisville
Morrell Lee Buckner
Nicholls Gulls
Hillaboro
New
Treasury Atock
Amid Trenaury
Amid Abaren
Amid Corporation
Beroin
Aaid Corporation
Tranaforeas
Purchenera
Tragic Explosion Destroys Home in Las Craves
Last Saturday an explosion at the adobe home of James Clark in Las Craves killed Mrs. Clark who was alone in the house. Authorities report two boxes of giant power caused the blast as the structure collapsed. The event followed a period of quiet for the employer Marcial Bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clark
Las Craves
Mra. Clark
Fiendish Attack Leaves Cherokee Man Reckoning
C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa endured a near fatal assault through his kidneys and back pain that left him unable to stoop or sit without support. After using Electric Bitters his health improved dramatically, his letter praising the medicine notes it cures backache kidney trouble purifies the blood and builds health. Available at O Miller's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
Miller
Drag Store
Protest Against Blanket Tax Assessment in Sierra County
A newspaper notice protests a 10 to 15 percent rise in real estate and merchandise taxes across various towns under New Mexico auditors and the Board of Equalization. The letter questions tax fairness, cites tax dodgers, and urges disclosure of assessor schedules. Includes signatures from county officials and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forton Anvocaix
Territory of
New Mexico
Board of Equalization
Sierra
Tris
Assnanor
Santa Fe Ne
Pulit
Axpnaw Kenory
Anseasur
Sierra County
N. Jursvin Aragon
Janus Reavy
Mancesixo
Goats Brought From Lake Valley For Eugene Stewart
Sierra County goats travel from Lake Valley New Mexico to join Eugene L Stewart holdings. Nine goats purchased for breeding and registered with American Angora Goat Breeders Association. Earlier stock moves include Mobsh back Lazarae sold for 700 at months Moses sire purchased by Geo Ulrich and three half-brothers of Larmoe. El Cid, a Moses half brother, also acquired by Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argos
Lazarus
Moses
E Cid
Lincoln County
LW. Stewart
Jesse Vandervoort
Lake Valley
New Mexico
Eugene L. Stewart
W. H. Hyde
Jimyick & Lake Valley
American Angora Goat Breeders Association
Kansas City
Taylor & Son
Lazarae
Geo. L. Ulrich
Larmoe
el Cid
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Sierra County Advocate
W. C. Tuoxpsog
Mogollon Mountain
Billy Taylor
Halls
Alaska
Mrx
Imac Knight
de Gucata
C. C. Crows
Alex. Maxwell
Palomad
Turaday
Andy Kelley
D. Diesinger
Chicago
John W. Dawson
Oliver Fron Millsboro
Bishes Railroad
Deming Mord
O'Kelly
California
Minneapolis, Minn
Will Ho Whsan
John McLaughlin
Tome
Scotland
McLaughlin
Andrews Mill
Trig
Ran
Tere
County Drade
Twosday
Mra
Lila Carlin Moore
Raton
Union Church
Buoday
Deming
Jus, &, Fisk
Center Block
EL Paan
Caliornia
Rockland Railroad
el Paso
Deming Herall
A.W. Gifford
Il Paso
Gifford
Orion Mining Company
Dundee
Shakespear
Grant County
Ira Pearson
Mamie Richmond
LEV! Strauss & CO
Frank Gar
Cheatham
Betaso
Hunt
Droggiata
Solomonville
Armine
Territory
CerHitonti
W. Raynoldy
A. D. Ukm
J. D. Chandler
Phoenix
Texas
W. A. Bada
Jonesville
Bucklen
Arnica
C. Miller
Will Naitress Hue
Hall
Cleveland
Dr. King
CO. C. Miller's
JW. Berwonna
Soratory
Lillie May Gold Mining Com
John Stine
Harvey System of
Rincon
San Marcial
Marcial Bee
Aving Hunt
Pantouris
Fashion
Henry H. Roelofs & CO
Brown and 12Th Sts
Philadelphia
U.S.A
School of Mines
Turrion
Bel' U
Qood
Addroea
F. A, Jones
Sierra County Bank
JW. Zollars
W. H. Bucher
Cashur
C. C. Miller
Keller, Miller
Lcenticy TV
Arty
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