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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
2
Sierra County Advocate published by W G Thompson in Hillabord New Mexico. The paper serves Sierra County and the Territory of New Mexico with local news and announcements.
A Lake Valley column reports varied local items. People attend social events and birthday parties while residents work on mining, cattle, and banking ventures. Notable mentions include Rev. Hunter Lewis moving from Georgia to New Mexico, college attendance shifts, and town developments at the Virginia and other properties.
The report lists workers at Silver Moument mine with executives urging action, notes limited progress at Phillipsburg and Magdalena awaiting wheelers, and mentions residents in Culofae Springs. It includes a public land notice for Parker of Cotter NM seeking a 1908 desert land claim and a 1915 filing with witnesses named, plus a foreclosure or court action notice from New Mexico regarding Robet Martin and others with auction details and deadlines.
The text notes a man expected home today to handle important tasks before returning for his wife and Argobn on the job. Barry purchased the Dr. Pain house and added several rooms, creating the town’s finest residence, a fitting home for his fair young wife.
Brice Tarnes passed through on the 2nd with a fine deer which he ran again in the range. M J Moffite has gone to the Mim bres Hot Spring. Mr and Mrs John Kennett of Santa Rita visit their parents. Mrs C M Howells improves from illness. Hunters pass through daily for the range and prospectors camp on South Percha seeking opportunity.
Hillsboro hosts a busy scene as C W Mouse visits Palomas Springs while Mrs Ge Salea tours the town. November opens with Luther Vorter and Joh Lannon active in local affairs.
Report describes a trapper found dead at a wrecked site with a trap fastened to his wrists and a wild animal attack leaving the body mangled. No identity found, and it is believed the body lay for a week.
The document reports a sheriff sale of goods and real property following a judgment in the Seventh Judicial District of New Mexico. It lists items seized from a defendant including furniture, tables, lamps, stoves, mining equipment, and household goods with a sale date set by public auction. Damages are specified as $2504 plus costs, with interest accruing to the date of delivery. Notice names A Wolford as attorney for the plaintiff and Willis C Kendal as potential party.
Notified land office at Las Cruces New Mexico that Jerry Dapoca of Cuehillo New Mexico may file a claim to land described by section and township. Public notice states intention to establish a land claim before Philip Kelley US Commissioner in Hobbs New Mexico on November 1 1913. Claimant witnesses listed include Swatn Gegales Estridion Tatuya Pied G Varres Padilla and others. Jurat date shown as September 24 1919.
Department of the Interior notices a land filing by Matin Mtands of Merages Ne Miscoliant revealing an 1910 application for a 160 acre parcel identified as SEY Sek Seo, with hearings overseen by U.S. Commissioner Philip Kelley at Hiftebwroy ML, listing multiple names and locations including Cavbilip Ny and Hemosa vt. The notice sets a claim review date and registration details for public record.
Fragmentary line urges not to build a camp fire with a jagainta tree or log, leaving unclear context or specifics about location, purpose, or consequences.
Mrs Bettie Bullock of Catron Kentucky writes of four years of womanly trouble and near immobility. After her husband gave her Cardui, she improved from the first dose and can walk two miles now. She urges others to try Cardui for relief.
The notice instructs clearing away needles leaves and grass from all sides of a fire location. It warns not to build bone fires and to watch for sudden winds. If a fire is found, extinguish if possible or report immediately to a U S Forest Ranger or State fire Warden.
The Simona County Advocate announces its long record of publishing legal notices for thirty years offering affordable and reliable service.
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