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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
2
The Bieers County Advocate circulated from Hillaborg New Mexico announces second class mail service through the U.S. Malls. Proprietor W. Thompson oversees the Hillaborg post office dispatch arrangements and county-wide mailing.
The Sierra County Board of Commissioners proclaims a November election for United States Delegate to the 61st Congress, Territorial Legislative Council, House of Representatives, county officials and other posts. The proclamation names precinct voting, appointed judges, and official dates in Hillsboro, August 31, 1908.
Kingston reports recall of a fastidious circle calling itself the National Assembly with members required to earn at least thirty thousand dollars annually from non trade sources. A fall ball in New York will debut the group, aiming to outshine past social elites. Theodore Roosevelt is urged to attend.
A column jabs figures and officials over forest policy and presidential politics, mentioning Theodore Roosevelt and James Wilson with satirical quips. The piece lists tax levies and property values across Sierra County precincts including mines, mills, and parcels, signed by John Plemmons, Sierra County treasurer.
Thomas W. Davia of Peoria Illinois is celebrated as the most remarkable bicyclist at his advanced age. In his seventy seventh year he has logged more than 100000 miles and earned the Century Club of America first prize for the 1902 mileage record.
Gro. Gill Liland of Manitou Oklahoma Territory reports a box of Hant’s Cure gave instant and absolute relief from a terrible itching that resisted all treatments. He says one box effected a complete cure and calls it wonderful. For sale at the Post Office Drug Store.
The list itemizes taxes on improvements and cattle with subtotals for each parcel. Mentioned are mine lots Nos 376 377 750 and 74, plus named properties Pelican Eagle Albatross and Vulture wives with their respective penalties and totals, culminating in a combined delinquent amount.
The First National Bank at Cutter in the Territory of New Mexico states it is closing its affairs. All note holders and creditors are hereby requested to present notes and claims for payment to L. Carp, Cashier, dated July 22, 1908.
San Diego California institution advertises a select school for girls and young women. It highlights prep for colleges and universities with strengths in voice music art elocution languages athletics swimming gymnastics and more. Opens Sept 6. Mrs F A Woodin business manager invites inquiries.
Notice of lands embracing 240 acres in Gila National Forest New Mexico to be opened for settlement and entry July 16 1908 at Las Cruces Land Office Preference rights exist for settlers actual in good faith prior to Jan 1 1906 who have not abandoned lands listed under applicants J B Rudger Henry J Seta and Fred Dennett with entries subject to prior rights and qualifications First published May 8 1908 Last published June 5 1908
Notice to August Engleman and all claimants that $100 was spent in 1907 to hold mining claims in the Las Animas Mining District Sierra County New Mexico including The Rattle uke Conov WVA Rubicon Little Giant Copper Jack and Gray Bagley If not all owners contribute within ninety days the co owners interest will vest in the undersigned under law Dated Hillboro New Mexico May 25 1908 First publication May 1908 Last publication August 28 1908
Notice is given that Mary Innes of Chilote New Mexico has filed a final proof to support his claim for lands described as Nw Sw ue SWh NW Rov 35 and Eig NE Ser 34 Township WS Range 8 West. Proof will be presented before J A Webster Probate Clerk in Sillsboro New Mexico on July 8 1908. Witnesses: Jehu Wo James of Chioride New Water Tear Miyanda Fairvlow Ernest Vas Davies Register.
Torres of Cuchillo New Mexico files no substantial support for Homestead Entry 3772 dated November 17 1908 for Lots 4 Section 4 and Lot 1 Revised to Section 5 Township 13o Range 6 West. Proof set before J M Webster Hillsboro New Mexico May 8 1908 to establish residence and cultivation.
Notice of publication from the Department of the Interior Land Office Las Cruces New Mexico dated April 9 1908 lists Felis Sanchez of Cuchillo New Mexico filing for final proof on Homestead Entry No 3773 for Lot 2 SW quarter 4 NE quarter Section 5 Township 188 Range 6 West. Proof before D M Webster Probate Clerk Hillsboro New Mexico on May 28 1908 with witnesses Ferrico Torres Max Gareia Ghimy No Torres Hspiridion Tate Eucuxt Van Parren all of Cuchillo New Mexico.
Epifanio Ribera of Arrey New Mexico files notices of intention to make final proof for his Homestead Matry claims. Public hearing set at Hillsboro New Mexico May 28 1908 with witnesses Pedro Trujillo Jose Trujillo Severano Benevides and Thomas Rivera to prove continuous residence and cultivation of land in Township 178 Range 11 SE and NE quarters of Section 5 and 11.
Lands of 81.02 acres in the Gila National Forest New Mexico near Las Cruces will be opened for settlement and entry under homestead laws with prior rights for bona fide agricultural claimants before July 28 1908. The parcels are described as SW of NW4 and SEA of NW4 Sec 31 T148 R8W. Obenia Terasa of Hillsboro NM applied.
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