This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate by C Thompson is formally registered as a postal matter in Hillsboro Sierra County New Mexico for transmission through the U S Mail as second class mail.
The Sierra County Advocate presents a local newspaper narrative focused on Sierra County and New Mexico interests with a stance of fairness. It outlines community news, public notices, and regional happenings in a concise, period-appropriate voice.
LAKE VALLEY reports a new school week begins with 25 plus pupils. teachers Miss Emily McLean and Miss Martyn Rix attend daily. Longbottom children travel three miles from Ber OnDa. Clint Taylor logs six miles daily. Nelson family visits en route to Garfield and Richmond to build a rooming house for the San Francisco exposition. Banta Fe agent Mr. Balfour handles damaged freight claims. Local residents travel to Las Cruces and Kingston for trains and convent school. A shoe company representative visits Miller Knight’s, noting a 20,000 pair order to the Mexican constitutionalist army in 52 hours.
Kingston and Mrs Reay visit Hillsboro early this week. Mr and Mrs Ermert move into the West house while Mr and Mrs Wilson move into the Brochu house. Beadixen arrived from the Blackin mine last Saturday. Tedford and Streker relocate to Placiers country after prospecting nearby. Several prospectors camp on the head of South Perchs and deals are pending for mines near old Perpha City and for fiee mines on Middle.
Rumors suggest substantial development planned for several mines on Franklin Hill near Percha Creek with expected activity and potential impacts on local mining interests and infrastructure.
Mrs W C Kendall left for El Paso Saturday C J Graham of Carter came to Hillsboro yesterday The carpenter work on the new school house has been completed Miss Ollie Neff teaches private school at the Lee Nation ranch Chas B Meyers and family came from their ranks canyon ranch Saturday F W Moffett returned Wednesday from a fishing trip on Black Canyon T J McGregor and Emmon Longbottom visited Hillsboro Wednesday Jas Gillespie of Marfa Texas visits his mother sister and brother Col and Mia W S Hopewell of Hermosa spent a couple of days in Hillsboro this week Miss Jonnie Fergusson and Miss Pear Latham left Saturday for El Paso to attend business college Evangelist Okes held services in the Union Church last evening Okes comes from Bilver City Mr Arthur Mortion of Elephant Butte spends a few days there with his wife and little daughter The Mortons return to Elephant Butte next Monday Barney Silva, discoverer of placer diggings on the Caballos west slope at Shandon, is in town this week Miss Maggie Chatfield visiting Villeboro friends Maggie nearly had her neck broken recently by being thrown from a horse Mr Jobo Moffitt of Pueblo Colorado paid a flying visit to his father Mike Moffitt this week First meeting of father and son in 15 years.
A man pleads for an answer after a third refusals to marry. He offers to change his baldness or wear a wig. She finally explains the real reason, saying her love would end if his ears were amputated.
The text argues habit forms obedience in children and stresses starting early to prevent later resistance. It lauds system as a noble law and calls it a key factor in universal peace, framing early training as essential for proper development and harmony.
The Professor of Logic muses that no one has entered the room since his arrival yet cannot find his hat. He then discovers it under him and declares another proof of the irresistible power of logic.
The passsage urges constant regard for others and personal judgment as a safeguard in all endeavors. It emphasizes a steady rule of conduct to prevent harm, shaping actions with disciplined restraint and thoughtful consideration.
Section 1 of article V notes that the executive department officers except the lieutenant governor reside at the seat of government during their terms and keep public records, books, papers, and seals of office there.
Wilson Kendall sheriff sale notice for Sierra County New Mexico to satisfy a 1914 judgment in the Seventh Judicial District. Whl M Robing v Pablo Gutierrez, property at Lot No 8 and Nos 9 east half in Block 48 Hillsboro Townsite, deeded by Jesus Abalos, sale August 7 14 1914 at 2 AM at court house front door.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.