Hanner Re-Elected as Lordsburg Election Quiet
The Lordsburg biennial election saw low turnout with about one-fifth voting. Mayor G. W. Hanner is re-elected while trustees and city officials including C. G. Por and R. K. McDonald appear among the listed candidates and results.
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Lordsburg
Aldrich
G. W. Hanner
Lewane
Egon
A. L. Green
Val
E. M. Luckie
Bill Courtney
RK. K. McDonald
Election notes in Lordsburg a busy voting day
Judges R H Woods and B Allen oversaw the balloting with clerks L F Bradberry and W F Holt. Judge Marsalis cast the first vote Beulah Creamer the second. Forty nine votes were cast before lunch. Rain showers occurred as many Lordsburg Woman's Club members voted. Mayor Hanner and his wife swore in their votes Gene Luckie voted lucky thirteen Bobby Woods tore off corners.
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R. H. Woods
Allen
L. FE. Bradberry
W. F. Holt
Marsalis
Beulah Creamer
Hanner
Gene Luckie
Old Timer Visits W H Small at Local Home
Charles B. Phillips, who lived here 45 years ago, was Sunday dinner guest of W. H. Small. Phillips, now owner of the New Antlers hotel in San Bernardino, is touring with F. C. Selken.
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Chas. B. Phillips
W. H. Small
Mr. Phillips
New Antlers Hotel
San Bernadino
F. C. Selken
Baptist Revival Continues Amid Conversions and Skaggs Move
The Baptist revival will continue through Sunday with Rev and Mrs Skaggs leaving for other labors. Church members report growing interest, with several conversions noted during the revival events.
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Skaggs
Easter Sunrise Service on Little Mountain Tops New Custom
A sunrise Easter service atop a hill between Lordsburg and Valedon drew attendees by car caravan. Rev W Williams led hymns with Dr M M Crocker as song leader and a prayer service. A white cross will mark the site for future gatherings as a yearly community event open to all ages.
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United States
Lordsburg
Valedon
W. Williams
M. M. Crocker
Ir. Crocker
Jerusalem
A. J. Balmforth
Lyman Garrett
Easter Baptism at Methodist Church
Easter Sunday morning baptism at the Methodist church included Marcia and Mary Jane Egon, Lillian and Mary Barnes, Malcolm Boswell, and Charlies V Welch Jr. Rev. C. V Williams officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Charles V Welch were received into the church by letter.
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Marcia
Mary Jane Egon
A. A Beon
Lillian
Mary Barnes
W. W Barnes
Malcolm Boswell
Walter Boswell
Charlies V. Welch
Oscar Allen Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Hidalgo County
Oscar Allen of Lordsburg announces his bid for Hidalgo County Sheriff subject to Democratic Primaries on May 15, 1926. He frames his candidacy as part of party competition and outlines intent to secure the office.
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Hidalgo County
Oscar Allen
Lordsburg
Bid for Hidalgo County Second District Commissioner
The candidate B. B. Owney of Lordsburg seeks the office of Commissioner in Hidalgo County Second District subject to Democratic primary approval on May 15, 1926.
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Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
B. B. Owney
Chas FE. Fuller
Kerr seeks re-election Hidalgo County Treasurer post
County Treasurer candidate Earle Kerr of Lordsburg runs for re-election in Hidalgo County. The contest is set in the Democratic Primary on May 15, 1926. Kerr announces his bid and outlines goals for fiscal management and county finances.
Hidalgo County Democratic Primaries May 15 1926
County Clerk notices Hidalgo County Democratic primary ballot details list B H Cross and Valedon as involved. Public notice announces election date and local administration of the May 15 1926 electoral event.
County Assessor Nomination Notice in Democratic Primary
Notice from the office of the County Assessor subject to Democratic primary approval dated May 15 1926 listing L A Bradberry of Lordsburg as the candidate.
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L. A. Bradberry
Lordsburg
Dora Kerr Appointed County Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Dora Kerr announces herself as the new County Superintendent of Schools for Lordsburg, taking office responsibilities and upcoming duties in the county education system.
Por Sheriff Hidalgo County Notice
PORT SHERIFF office Hidalgo County announces Felix R. Jones of Lordsburg as the listed official.
Hidalgo County Probate Judge Nomination Notice
Notice in Hidalgo County filed by the Judge of Probate subject to Democratic Primaries approval dated May 1 1926. Rainbolt Lordsburg appears as a candidate.
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Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County Third District Commissioner Candidate Note
The Office of Commissioner of Hidalgo County third district submits a notice of candidate John W Stewart of Lloverdale for the Democratic primary subject to party approval.
Lordsburg Airport Boosts Town Growth on Border
Technical Sergeant KE. A. Holmstrand announces Lordsburg airport, joining the town limits, as a top border field. He praises the air service and predicts major benefits, with officer quarters planned and his family soon joining.
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Heather
Lig Aviation
Sargeant KE. A. Holmestrand
Lordsburg
US Airways
Chicago
Helmstrand
Uncle Sam
Sargeant
Thia
Samuel
Ryan and Walton on Monthly Visit
Judge Fryan and Dust with court stenographer Mrs Royall were here this week on their regular monthly visit cleaning up minor cases including two divorces. The district attorney will return Saturday to attend the holdup hearing.
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Fryan
Dust
Atty, Walton
Royall
Four New Copper Circuits Connecting Dallas and Los Angeles
Workmen connect four copper circuits between Dallas and Los Angeles. They are expected in service by the latter part of May, says local manager B. Allen. Lordsburg lies on the main line.
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Dallas
Los Angeles
8. B. Allen
Lordsburg
Baptisms at Christian Church Meetings Conclude
Evangelistic meetings at the Christian church closed Sunday night with 21 conversions announced one by statement and 20 baptismal occasions. Minister Tyndall plans another meeting when his schedule frees. Services listed for April include Bible School 9 a.m. Lord's Supper and Preaching 11 a.m. Sermon “Christ and the Church” and evening sermon “The Evidence of Pardon.”
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Christian Church
Tyndall
T. A. Phillips
Fire truck right of way rule reminder in Lordsburg
The Lordsburg Fire Dept chief reminds drivers to pull to the right curb or to a safe point and stay clear as fire engines pass. Do not follow or park within two hundred feet of a fire truck while responding to a call.
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Lordsburg
Picnic in the Hills on Silver City Road
Mr and Mrs Harry Wacker and Mr and Mrs Scarborough with their children picnicked in the hills along the Silver City road on Sunday. The children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt.
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Harry Wacker
Scarborough
Silver City Road
Fire department saves business section from blaze
Sunday afternoon fire gutted the Shamrock cafe beside the Tourist Inn. Clarence Downing escaped through a side window with a burned ankle. The Shamrock cafe suffered total loss while nearby auto parts, filling station and shoe shop suffered water and fire damage. the fire department kept flames from spreading.
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Clarence Downing
Star Club Leads as Fire Breaks Out in Baseball Game
The Bear Cats trailed Star Club 4 to 2 in the eighth when a fire siren halted play Sunday. Star Club pitched by Olney Garcia and manager Allen held the Cats with Curley Long catching. Arrangements aim to start the league season April 4-18.
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Bear Cats
Star Club
Kilfies
Stars
Show Company
Olney
Garcia
Allen
Cats
Curley
Long
Presiding Elder To Preach At Methodist Church Tonight
Presiding Elder W. Vanderpool of PK will preach at the Methodist church tonight at 7 40. A quarterly conference will follow the service. The public is cordially invited.
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W. & Vanderpool
Senior Day Pranks and School Band Journey Recap
Bully For The Seniors shows April Fool tradition at L. H. W. with seniors cutting class and picnicking at Lost Peak. Only three attended the Las Cruces state contest while Arthur Dunham won for xylophone. Mrs Townsend’s pioneer day and a class meal wrap the note.
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L. HW
Achool
Lordaburg
Las Cruces
Arthur Dunham
Cordelia Augustine
Arthur
Charles Jeffus
Mr Laughlin
Mrs Wood Progressing Nicely After Major Operation
Word from Lordsburg Hospital reports Mrs George Wood is progressing well after a successful major operation this week. She is described as getting along just fine and the family expresses gratitude.
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Lordsburg
George Wood
Reynolds Offers Notable Bargains in Advertorial Column
Reynolds presents a selection of bargains in his advertising column, highlighting value deals and price-driven picks for readers seeking savings and practical buys.
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Reynolds
Adv
Three Hachita Men Stage Hold Up On Gang Members
Three Hachita men formerly with the P gang staged a hold up on fellow gang members about four miles southeast of town on the track. Sheriff Jope and immigration men captured them by midnight. They were jailed in Deming to await arraignment next Saturday on robbery with deadly weapon charges before Judge Marsalis.
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Lemas Bertrong
Louis Blake
Hachita
the & P. Gang
Jopea
Immigration and Customs
Deming
Walton
Marsalis
Jones
Texas car thief nabbed by sheriff’s force at government station
Sheriff Jones' force arrested H P Twiehel of Adeline Texas at the government station Friday night. He was wanted by Roy Huebust of the Kern Auto Camp Deming for driving off without paying his debt. Sheriff Tom Baker accompanied Huebust the next day to escort the suspect back to camp.
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Jones
H P. Twiehel
Adeline
Texas
Roy Huebust
Kern Auto Gamp
Deming
Tom Baker
Huebust
Womans Club Notes Highlight District Convention Plans
The Womans Club met with Mrs Ronald Egan on Monday with strong attendance. Proceeds from the Music and Art department film Little Angie Hooney at Star Theatre fund travel to the District Convention in Albuquerque April 14 and 15. Mrs Koogler and Mrs B Austin join delegates, with Miss Mary Alice Underwood directing a High School cast in A Little Clodhopper to aid Community House funds. Delegates depart Tuesday afternoon. refreshments served.
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Womans Club
Ronald Egan
Angie Hooney
Star Theatre
Albuquerque
Harry Hosenstein
Koogler
Nestal
B. Austin
Waller Hancock
Columbus
A.W. Aldrich
Mary Alice Underwood
Community House Fund
Claude C. Fuller
Mra
Fuller
Diatriet
Mre. G
Richard Warren Aldrich Celebrates Third Birthday
Richard Warren Aldrich celebrated his third birthday at seven o'clock Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Rh W Aldrich Mr and Mrs Harold B Elfe Prof and Mrs fo C Buch and baby daughter and Fred Laundry and family in attendance. Richard received generous gifts.
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Richard Warren Aldrich
Rh. W Aldrich
Harold B. Elfe
Fo C Buch
Fred
Richard
Mrs McEvoy Arrives To Help In Local Store Expansion
Mrs J McEvoy arrives from Los Angeles to assist her husband in the store which is expanding due to a premium enterprise. Mrs Townsend and her son come from Phoenix for a few days. The store plans big improvements.
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J. McEvoy
Los Angeles
Fire crews saved contents of Star Candy Shop
Harry Wacker thanks friends who labored faithfully to save the Star Candy Shop contents after a Sunday fire.
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Harry Wacker
Maundy Thursday Observed by Scottish Rite Masons and Shriners
Eighteen Scottish Rite Masons held Maundy Thursday with a banquet by the Eastern Star. The program included toasts to the Government of Our Country, the Supreme Council, the Grand Commander, the Deputy of the Supreme Council, the Grand Lodge of the State, and all Masons worldwide. Lordsburg Shriners attended Easter services at the Methodist Church.
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Cyrun K. Meyer
Supreme Council
GW. Tanner
A. A. Fran
M. Chase
Grand Lodge of
B. H W. Cross
A. W. Morningstar
Lordsburg Shriners
Methodist Church
Rich Strike of Ore at Last Chance Mine
Capt. ADR Allison and associate RE A Montgomery report a rich silver ore strike at the Last Chance mine. Locals estimate up to a thousand dollars per ton or more, a finding that excites the neighboring Hobt, FL Fitz.
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Adr. Allison
RE. A. Montgomery
Last Chance
Hobt
Fitz
Steins Current Events Report From Ben
The DDM Go letter blames rock for ore shortages in Gold and Silver and notes regular shipments will resume after ballasting details. AT McGhee says he can haul more ore than Chas digs. lead from Chas follows rain delays. The WOTU met at Mrs. Dufuddl es with punch and cake. several ladies felt dizzy. Willie Hoppee and Jake Sehafer played a 13 inning pool, Willie winning by one point. Weather, March, and summer plans are noted along with ore handling plans and a new low grade cushion ore from Milwaukee.
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DDM Go
8 P Co
Jim Lee
DDM Co
A.T. McGhee
Chas
WOTU
Willie Hoppee
Jake Sehafer
Willie
Jake
Mareh Habbitt
Hed
the & P Co
Dome
Aziz
Milwaukee
Mrs Bartlett April Fooled Neighbors In April Swap
Mrs Emma Bartlett changed her name to Mrs J Culp on April 1 as a prank. The ceremony was led by Rev V Williams with Mrs Williams and Mrs Lyday present. The groom, a retired Burden Kansas farmer, joked about snow five feet deep.
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Emma Bartlett
J. Culp
Burden
Kansas
V. Williams
Williams
Lyday
N T Club Hostess Tea With Mrs Johnson and Mrs Wilde
Mrs. Chase acted as hostess to the N. and T. Club Tuesday afternoon with special guests Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Wilde attending.
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Mrs. Chase
N. and T. Club
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Wilde
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Lordsburg Woman's Club
Bobby Woods
Cheldixen
Earle Kerr
B. H. Cross
Dora Kerr
POR
Felix R. Jones
Rainbolt
John W. Stewart
Lloverdale
Ryan and
Fire Dept
Mr. Nichols
Sylvia Bush Belt
Mrs. Wood
Sheriff's Force
Howtless
MHS
J. A. Nicholson
Coresponding
Richar
Mes. McEvoy
Maunday
Steins
Ben
Mrs. Bartlett
April
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