We would advise the people of Las Cruces…
source date: 1891
availability: public-domain

t the First National Bank, having been brought up by F. H. Siebold who, in com- pany with D. W. Dana and Governor Stearns of El Paso, was in the mountains at the time, looking at some mines. The Indians are part of the band left by Geronimo at the time of his capture. We would advise the people of Las Cruces and vicinity to be on the lookout for thieves of the “sneak”’ variety. No artcile of any value whatever is beneath the notice of this gentry. Anything from a monkey-wrench or axe to a horse and buggy invites their cupidity. Don’t leave anything lying about. Put everything under lock and key and fasten the key to your- self is the Republican’s advice. Should you by chance find someone in your stable or corral don’t wait to ask questions just blaze away. He’s the man you’re looking for. How did Lordsburg get its name, anyhow? The Liberal will kindly inform an anxious ig- norant public. — Optic.