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Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1894

Page

2

Hillsboro Gold Mines Output For Week End Sept 13 1894

The Advocate reports weekly output from nine Kamtter mines mills and smelters in Hillsboro for the week ending September 13, 1894. Anthony Joseph and Nicholas Galles seek Congress while Willard S. Hopewell and Frank W. Parker run for the Legislature. What a race there will be, my countrymen.

Hillsboro Advocate Anthony Joseph Nicholas Galles Congress Williard S. Hopewell Frank W. Parker

Gold Bullion Prices and Mining Notes Stirrups in 1800s Press

The Advocate dispute centers on whether San Francisco paid more for gold bullion than other U S mints. The article argues private buyers often beat mint prices due to assay flexibility and illustrates this with cases from Selby Smelting, Hermosa miners, and Hillsboro smelter. It also details ore sampling methods, mine leases, and output notes from Jersey Lilly, Snake, and Opportunity mines with shifts in ore shipments and refining practices.

San Francisco U. S Denyer Iing Advocate Denver Apvocare Selby Smelting and Lead+Co United States Mesa Uncle Sam Anvocatr Colorado

Silver City Eagle Faces Backlash Over Deming Town Comment

A hostile remark implied that striking one Deming man would affect the entire town and warned against publishing a Col. Smith article, signaling local tensions and cautions over controversial coverage.

Silver City Col. Smith

Populists Organize at County Seat Meeting

The Populists came to the county seat Wednesday, met and organized and went home. Brother Wheeler of Hermosa and Brother Simpson of Tierra Blanca looked solitary as they trotted off alone.

Wheeler Hermosa Bro. Simpson Tierra Blanca

Deming Urged to Welcome Eastern Excursion Parties

Col P R Smith of Deming Land and Water reports the first of five or so excursions arriving from Chicago via Rock Island and Texas Pacific. About fifty people seek healthful climate and light farming in Deming, with more parties to follow. He denies a Chicago libel article and vows to pursue proper action. Plans include irrigation, water supply, and attracting enterprises like a foundry and nursery, aiming to make Deming a western hub.

P. R. Smith Demng Land & Water Company Deming Rock Island Texas Pacific Chicago Col. Smith Silver City Foster Alt Tor Dean

Evidence of Astounding Criminality In Pine Regions

A St Cloud Minnesota special reports hints that a state senatorial committee investigating frauds in pine timber cutting will present damning evidence of millions of feet of lumber stolen from state assets and arson schemes to destroy records. A hotel scout claims sworn testimony supports vast thefts and deliberate fires to conceal losses across Pine Kanahee Carlton and nearby counties.

St. Cloud Minn Pine Kanahee Carlton

Do Prospector Lies Undermine Trust In Mining Claims

A mining man recalls an incident where two claimants inflated ore promises to secure investments. He warns that many prospectors lie unintentionally through repeated storytelling, eroding trust and prompting others to travel far to verify scarce, unreliable information.

Notorious Kid Rumor Suppresses El Paso News

Pawnee Charlie has spoken to El Paso newspaper men claiming the notorious kid is dead and buried near Nogales after succumbing to disease. The report cites no confirmations and notes uncertain acquaintances.

Pawnee Charlie el Paso Kid Nogales

Kid report hints at bounty on his death in Arizona

The Lordsburg Liberal quotes strong doubt the Kid is dead and buried, arguing he is worth more alive than dead. It claims the territory treasurer holds five thousand dollars to pay for his head, and insists the Kid will be buried only in the territorial vault if he dies.

Territorial Treasury Territorial Arizona Nogales Territorial Tressurer Lordsburg Liberal

Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder Praised Forty Years

Seligman Missouri editor who named Grover Cleveland for the presidency extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He notes five years of use and calls it best of its kind, recommending it for every household. Sold by CC Miller, Druggist.

Seligman Grover Cleveland New Buffalo Chamberlain CC Miller

Notice of debt suit by attachment in Sierra County court

The Hillsborough Mercantile Company and The Vercla Gold Mining Company along with Blanton Welsh Edward Hunt Jock H Tushill Albert B Clark Joseph Underwood William T Blair John Brison and Edward H Beardsley are informed a suit in debt by attachment is filed in the District Court Sierra County Territory of New Mexico by The Mill Mercantile Company to recover two thousand nine hundred twenty two dollars and twenty four cents plus one thousand dollars damages. Their property is attached and they must appear by the October term starting October 9 13M or face default judgment.

Vercla Gold Mining Company Blanton Welsh Edward 5 Hunt Jock H. Tushill Albert B. Clark Joseph Uaderwood Willan T Blair John Brivon Edward H. Beardsley Percha Goll Mining Company Blanlon Pdwant § Hoot Frank MH. Tuthill Joseph Underwood William T Blair John Brison County of Sierra Territory of New Mexico Sail Court Harne la Percha Gold Mining Company Blanton C. Welk Edward 8 Frank H. Tothill Josep Underwood Willian Z. Blair Edward TE Beardsley Percha Goldining Company C. Welsh Edward& Hunt Frank H. Tuthill Clark T. Blair H. Beardsley el Condado de Sierra Territorio da Nuevo

Chamois Skins for Ladies Fancy Work

Chamois skins offered for ladies fancy work appear in the advertisement section. The item is presented as suitable for domestic crafts and decorative projects. Buyers are guided to consider texture and quality for sewing and tailoring uses.

Wagons Built for Sierra County’s Dry Mountain Roads

A carload of wagons shipped to Sierra County boasts design suited to arid climates and steep mountain roads. Manufactured specifically for this region, they are claimed to outperform any previously brought here.

Sierra County

Hillsborough Mercantile Company Ad Promotes Hats and Dry Goods

The Hillsboro Mercantile Company advertises a shipment from Henry W. King & Co of Chicago offering custom-made hats and a broad stock of dry goods. The notice urges customers to call in to examine the new South Bend line and explore the range of children’s hats and related apparel.

Hillsboro Merc Antile Co Henry W. King & Co Chicago

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