11 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
1
The article lists hunting seasons and limits for deer, wild turkey, California quail, mourning dove, ducks and other waterfowl, trout, and big game prohibitions. It notes license fees: resident general license $1.50 and nonresident big game and birds license $10.00.
Artesia New Mexico October 5 1900 about six oclock yesterday morning J F Atkinson used a double barreled gun to shoot himself in the mouth killing himself instantly. He was despondent over financial affairs and leaves a family or heirs.
The act shocked acquaintances who say he had always conducted himself well. He owned a beautiful home in Artesia and a farm nearby. An inquest is held today and burial location has not yet been decided.
Judge Mechem discharged the petit jury after sentencing defendants over the past ten days. Lorenzo Otero received a sentence of not less than fifteen nor more than twenty years for rape. Jesus Ma Baca was jailed one year for larceny from a person. Rafael Rivera received six months in county jail after pleading guilty to larceny. Tomas Requivel faced a thousand dollar fine and costs for carrying and discharging a deadly weapon, suspended on payment. Martin Grijalva pled guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and paid fifty dollars, costs suspended on good behavior.
Las Vegas New Mexico October 5 A severe thunderstorm last night killed Mrs Antonio Garcia as lightning struck her home in Las Manuelita Northwest county. Other family members were badly wounded but escaped serious injury. The death was reported by a local resident who bought a coffin for her burial tomorrow. Mrs Garcia was middle aged and survived by a husband and several children.
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