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Newspaper

Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1909

Page

3

County Officials List for Canty County

Canty County commissioners include F. M. Bojor, J. M. Webster for the second district, W. G. Prujillo for the third, and officials Andrew Kelley Will M. Robins M. L. Kahler W. C. Kendall James P. Parker. Also listed are Francisco Montoya as Probate Clerk and roles for Treasurer Assessor Sheriff and Probate Judge.

F. M. Bojorquien J. M. Webster W.G. Prujillo Andrew Kelley Will M. Robins ML. Kahler W.C. Kendall Jas. P. Parker Superi Franaciso Montoya

Local notes from Hillsboro and nearby towns

Local items report arrivals and visits across Silver City La Luz and Las Cruces. Included are movements of McPherson Reay Turner Hunt and Meaker, plus S. C. Bank official and school principal. Also noted are railway washouts, piano rentals, and a cross country automobile trip by Hon. Hill and family.

El Paso Herald Announces New Plant Value

The El Paso Herald owns a new 200000 dollar home and reports a highly equipped plant. The edition highlights staff of 100 employees, claims the largest circulation in the southwest, and notes its development between San Antonio and Los Angeles.

el Paso Herald Herald Colorado San Antonio Texas Los Angeles California Southwest San Marcial Standard

Teachers' Institute in Sierra County Impresses Many

The two week session of the Teachers Institute in Sierra County drew strong attendance and praise. Prof. Wagner of Las Cruces High School led the program, endorsing local teachers and hoping to return next year as instructor. Examinations for teachers run today and tomorrow under County Superintendent Col. J. P. Parker. Attendees included Mrs G. H. Gage, Miss Stella Ruby, Miss Edna Richardson, Miss Garnet Grimes, Miss Lo Fergusson, Miss Francis Donaldson, Darwin Wolford, Antonio Chavez, Jacobo Chavez, Frank Sanchez, Amado Gonzales, and Bej A. Luchini.

Sierra County Wagner Las Cruces High School Col. J. P. Parker G. H. Gage Stella Ruby Edna Richardson Garnet Grimes Lo Fergusson Francis Donaldson Darwin Wolford Antonio Chavez Jacobo Chavez Frank Sanchez Amado Gonzales Bej. A. Luchini

Notice of Final Account Hearing in Jose Alert Estate

The Probate Court of the Territory of New Mexico in Sierra County sets a hearing on the final account of MAX L. KAHLER as Administrator for the Jose Alert estate. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, Nov 1, 1909 at 2 PM in Hillsboro, New Mexico, to settle the account, hear objections, and distribute the estate. All interested parties are notified.

Territory of New Mexico Sierra Jose Alert County of Territory of New Mexico Hillsboro Max L. Kahler Bierra County Territory Bernalillo I. A. Dye Sierra County

Smithsonian to build high observatory on Mt Whitney

Smithsonian Institution plans a meteorological and astronomical observatory atop Mt Whitney in California at 14000 feet. The three room stone structure faces challenges transporting materials up steep trails by pack mules to the remote summit for pure air and minimal dust.

Washington Mt. Whitney Cal Smithsonian Institution

The Secret of Happiness and Recent Local News

The piece asserts unselfishness as the secret to happiness and cites a Brooklyn Eagle quote on kindness. It notes John Dines visiting Hermosa and reports the death of Mark Thompson of Chloride, with details to follow next week. It also highlights Taos Valley News on J. E. Clark’s education report and New Mexico’s growing school attendance and superintendent leadership.

Ife Brooklyn Eagle Mark Thompson Chloride W. O. Thompson Thompson The Taos Valley News J. E. Clark New Mexico Clark Commonwealth

Piano sale at a bargain price in Lake Vail NM

J M Crawford offers a piano valued at 400 dollars for 260 dollars in Lake Vail New Mexico. The instrument is under ten months old and available with easy terms. August 3 30 display.

J. M. Crawford Lake Vail NM

Two Sundays of Services in Hillsboro Church

B C Meeker outlines services for Sept 12 and 19 with themes What the Bible is for and Cain and Abel two boys at church. He calls for a large Bible class of men in Hillsboro Sunday School and notes examining Bible class pictures of neighbors from Ohio Kansas Indiana Alabama.

Cain and Abel Hillsboro Ohio Kansas Indiana Alabama B.C. Meeker

Peary Reaches North Pole Amid Cook Conquest Claim

New York reports Commander Robert F. Peary has reached the north pole from Labrador in a moment of twin discoveries. In Denmark, Dr. Frederick E. Cook is feted by royalty for a claimed same achievement. The two Americans have planted the flag in the icebound land, each unaware of the other's success.

New York North Pole Labrador Peary Denmark Frederick E. Cook

Woman Rescues Drowning Guest From Yacht In Atlantic City

A woman on a yacht jumped overboard to save a drowning guest and escorted them to safety while male passengers watched. The incident highlights a reversal of traditional gender roles aboard the vessel in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City

Notice for Publication of Land Claim 1909

Edward N. Lewis of Palomas New Mexico filed notice to prove up final five year proof for a land claim described as SE34 Section 8 Township 15 Ranged West Fifth principal meridian before Andrew Kelly Probate Clerk Hillaboro New Mexico on September 28 1909. Witnesses Diego Montoya Jesus Lucero George Shulta Christy Maxwell all of Palomas New Mexico. Jose Gonzales Register. First Pub August 20 1909.

Edward N. Lewis Palomas N. M Township 15 N. M. P. Meridian Andrew Kelly Hillaboro Diego Montoya Jesus Lucero George Shulta Christy Maxwell Jose Gonzales Register Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office Las Croces Xico Thomas J. Rose Hormony New Mexico Range OW N. M .P. Meridian Andrew Kelley Hillsboro John Dines Hermosa New Mex Dolphus Reeds Ray Grayson Willian C. Kendall Jose Gonzaces

Notice for Final Commutation Proof in New Mexico

Mason Russell of Las Palomas New Mexico filed intent to make Final Commutation Proof for a homestead entry in Section 30 Township 14 S Range 4 W NM P Meridian. Witnesses: James Leisse CA Gould Lee Slinkard Max L Kabler. Before Andrew Kelley Hillsboro Probate Clerk October 1 1909. Final publication September 8 1909.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Las Cruces N. M Mason Russell Las Palomas Nely Township 14 Range N. M. P. Meridian Andrew Kelley Hillsboro James Leisse A. Gould Lee Slinkard Engle Max L. Kabler Josh Gonzales Register

Also Mentioned on This Page

Advocate O. Thompson Guy McPherson Silver City Robert Reay Kingston R. M. Turner el Paso Geo. Bullard la Luz Mrs Jas. McVeigh Mr. and Andy Hunt T. J. Ross R. P. Barnes J. Howard Wagner Public Schools of Florence Sanders J. M. Crawtorp Lake Valley B. C. Meaker Union ” Chivert E. D. Tittmann Mr. Tittmann Rincon Charles Morrell Mason Kelley Silver City National Bank Albuquerque Santa Fe Bluewater Victor Culberson G. O. 8, Cattle Co Mr. Gilchrist Fierro Snyder Misa Serpaz New Orleans John Snyder Pitchfork Ranch Santa Fe Railway Company John F. Hill Augusta England France Une Strauss & Co Steet Teachers’ Institute Firet Pub Geo. T. Miller T. C. Long General Merchandise Keller, Miller & Co Lake Valley and Hillsboro, New Mexico Flrat Patten I. O J.G. Dawson N.G C. W Wout V. G BE. A. Salen Ve. Pemmons Eva C. Disinger Jewelry
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