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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate, run by C Thompson, asserts it transmits mail via Hillsboro New Mexico posts office as second class matter, claiming impartial devotion to Sierra County and the Territory of New Mexico.
The Sierra County Board of Commissioners orders a countywide election with a Democratic and Republican ticket. Names of candidates for all offices including governor, attorney general, auditor, treasurer, clerk, sheriff, and representatives are listed as filed in the Probate Clerk’s office, with polling places and addresses to be published in two weekly newspapers before the election.
The document lists candidates for Judge, District Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, Treasurer and Collector, Assessor, Surveyor, and other county roles in Sierra County New Mexico. It specifies precinct locations for voting, official offices, and dates for the election events, with names such as J.B. Richardson Amado Gonghlan Will M. Hobing Hillafore Max L. Kabler Camauiisiones and J. Smith, Deputy Probate Clerk.
Leased space notes Republican Central Committee use during the campaign. Endorses Max L Kahler for Assessor and lauds past actions raising Victoria Land Grant valuation to $1.00 per acre. Calls for voters to back ticket against party rule, highlighting local candidates Tom Wedgwood and Charles J Laughren. Mentions dedication, business experience, independence, and funding of campaigns.
Citizens discuss the election contest between Will M. Robins and Frank Worden for Treasurer and Collector. Robins, viewed as the favored candidate, is praised for a strong collecting record with only about 200 dollars uncollected yearly, a standard not matched by rivals. The piece notes potential suits against mining companies and receiverships as factors in future collections, and warns that votes for Democratic candidates could lower prices on Mohair Wool and related goods. The sheriff race appears tight, with Kendall’s convention opposition lingering and J B Richardson mounting a strong campaign. The column mentions perceived treachery rumors from Deming and regional political dynamics, including commentary on Bursum’s payroll claims in Dan County.
Notice to Abe Campbell and heirs that Voreeiture has expended 100 dollars toward labor and improvements on the Overlook mining claim in the Black Range Mining District Mexico under Section 224 of the United States Revised Statutes. If nonpayment within ninety days, co-ownership interest may vest in the wider good under Section 28H of Illinois Revised Statutes. First publication September 2-11, 1910.
Notice is given that Synes B of New Mexico. who filed an entry No Section Township MP Medan has to prove five year possession of land. The proof will be made before Andrew Kelley Probate Clerk at Hillsboro New Mexico on the day of December 19. Witnesses include Herman Haaser Wibn Edes Tonin of Chloride New Mexico, M Armour of Chloride New Mexico, Avatia Crawford of Clives New Mexico, Edvin Smith of Chloride New Mexico. JOSE GONZALES Register
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