New jail nearing completion and local notices unfold
Sierra County residents hear that the new jail is nearly finished and will soon be handed to the county. Territorial fair dates September 17 to 22 are announced. Richardson and Barka sold their Palace Meat Market to Thomas Rix who took large control of the business. Ben Martin is ill with typhoid fever in Garfield. John and Robert Reay of Douglas, Arizona, visit Kingston on their way to see parents. Funeral of Silas Alexander held at Asion church with Masonic rites. E. Salon leaves Keller, Miller to join Hilton Mercantile in San Antonio NM. Brayton Campbell heads to Nevada. A skirmish near Indian country yields captured horses and an Indian camp. Apache parties seen. two Indians retreat as boys fire on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson & Barka
Palace
Thomas Rix
Asion Church
Marie Flores
Kingston Lodge No. 16
W. M. J. M. Webster
Anderson
Hiler
F. H. Winston
McDowall
Precinct
Lake Valley
Hillsboro
Kingaton
Palomas
Cuchillo
Monticello
San Jose
Hermosa
Fairview
Tierra Blanca
Arey
Derry
Andrew
Shandon
County Central Democratic Committee
Card of Thanks to Hillsboro Community
We, the undersigned extend our sincere thanks to the people of Hillsboro for kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Call For Sierra County Democratic Convention
A Sierra County Democratic Convention is called to meet at the Court House Hillsboro at 10 a m on Saturday October 6 1906 to nominate a full county ticket and conduct business. Precincts list delegates and primary date is September 20 1904. proxies require resident delegates. THos Monray is chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra
New Mexico
Court House
Hillsboro
Twelve Year Old Girl Shoots Stepfather Near Lake Valley
Viola a twelve year old girl shot her stepfather Chas Bryant at the Bryant ranch near Lake Valley after years of alleged abuse. Bryant was wounded in the right breast and lung and Lafayette County authorities detained Mrs Bryant and Viola for examination before release to await his condition. The girl is the stepdaughter of Bryant through his marriage to his brother’s widow. Public sentiment favors the mother and daughter amid the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Viola
Chas. Bryant
Bryant
Berenda
Lake Valley
Bessie
Cowboys Battle Apache In Dians Near Chloride
Indians raided Anderson's South Fork ranch stealing bedding and supplies and injuring fencing. Anderson joined by Jim Hiler and Chloride residents pursued the raiders. The chase lasted days, leading to the recovery of two stolen horses deep in the San Mateo mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hae Anderson
South Fork
Chloride
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Jim Hiler
Hiler
San Mateo Mountains
Roclaim
Notice to Stockmen Assembly in Hillsboro NM
Notice to all stockmen of Sierra County to assemble at Hillsboro on Tuesday September 25, 1906 for organizing a County Protective Association and to address any other business. H A Ringer, Chairman September 14 2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra County
Hillsboro
N. M
H. A. Ringer
Timber Sale Offer in Gila Forest Reserve New Mexico
United States Forest Service invites bids for a timber sale in the Gila Forest Reserve near South Perchs Creek New Mexico. About 320 acres on designated area of 320 acres includes dead timber and live timber marked for cutting Kept Douglas fir and spruce. Minimum bid 1.78 per M ft with $200 deposit. Sale ends October. Timber on valid claims exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department OF Agriculture Forest Service
Office of Forest Supervisor
Silver City
New Mexico
Sierra Consolidated Gold Mining
Gila Forest Reserve
Washington, D. C
Forest Service
Perohs Creek
Aes T
R. W
Gila Forest
B. ME
Addressing R. C. Shiver City Reel Lure Foreat Supervisor
First published September 14, 1906. Acting forester A. K. Chittenden, with title of Foreat Supervisor, appears in the notice for R. C. Shiver City address details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Shiver City
Reel Lure
Foreat
A. K. Chittenden
Porester
Notice of Homestead Final Proof in Sierra County NM
Evpiridson Vafoya of Sierra County filed intent to make final proof for a homestead entry in the townsite of Cuchillo Hillsboro Sierra County NM. Proof set for November 10 1906 before the Probate Clerk. Witnesses include Aloys Preisser Francisco Apodaca Felipe Tafoxa and Serafin Gonzales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Othee
Las Cruces
N.M
Evpiridson Vafoya
Sierra C
Cuchillo
Slices
N. A
Sierra County
Hillsboro
N. M
Aloys Preisser
Francisco Apodaca
Engle
Felipe Tafoxa
Serafin Gonzales
Prospective Examinations of Mines Replied On
A terse note lists J. M Smich as the point of contact for prospective examinations of mines, dated June 13, 1906, with Hermosa in New Mexico referenced as the location. The brief item records a specialty claim and an inquiry response timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Mines
J. M Smich
Hermosa, N
Notice of Forfuture on Golden Courier Mine Claim
Notice to W Hipewell and all heirs administrators and assigns that J W Steck has expended 310000 in 1905 labor and improvements to hold the Golden Courier mining claim in Las Animas District Sierra County New Mexico under Section 2524 U S Revised Statutes. If within ninety days after this publication no portion of the expenditure is claimed as co owner the interest will become the property of the undersigned under Section 2324. First pub June 29 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hipewell
Golden Courier
Las Animas
Sierra County
New Mexico
United States
W. S. Hopewell
J. W. Steck
Notice of Suit in District Court New Mexico
Territory of New Mexico Sierra County. Plaintiffs Reiler Miller Co sue O Bryant in assumpsit by attachment seeking 132.52 with interest and costs. Property attached includes horses ATL brand on left hip and cattle AL brand on left ribs. Appearance by October 6, 1900 else default judgment and sale of attached property. Deputy Clerk W E B Maine. Hillsboro office. Publication August 24, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of Sierra
the District Court
Reiler, Miller & Co
Plaintiffs
Rt. O. Bryant
O. BR. Bryant
Sale of Old County Court House and Jail
Bids for the sale of the old county court house and jail on Main Street in Hillsboro Sierra County will be received by the County Commissioners at their regular meeting in the Probate Clerk office on October 1. Hillsboro New Mexico August 13 1906 Attest W G Truitt Chairman J M Wuesten Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haeper Belle
Hillsboro
New Mexico
Sierra County
Said County
Twenty Sixty Annual Territorial Fair Featured Luxuries
Albuquerque reports a multi day event from September 17 to 22 with high prize money for horse racing at 10000, baseball at 1500, and fruit and vegetable exhibits at 1000. The notice highlights a quarter century celebration with ample purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Also Mentioned on This Page
Advocate
W. C. Thompson
Officeal Power of
Frinay
Territorial Fair
E. A. Salon
Keller, Miller & Cos
San Antonio
Hilton Mercantile Company
Salen
Brayton Campbell
Nevada
Eupexx van Parren
Gall At
Eva C. Disinger
Jewelry
Burlingame & CO
Issay
Colorado
Lawrence St
Denver
Colo
Meat Market
Matton
Territory of
W. EB. Maine
B. J. . Srna
Alexander
Seal
Old County Court House
W. G. Truitt
County Coins
J. M. Wuesten
Jerrey
Sierra County Bank
Lsboro
New ME
J. W. Zollars
W. H. Bucher
Geo. T. Miller
T. C. Long
General Merchandise
Keller, Miller & Co
Lake Valley and
Hillsboro, New Mexico
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