El Paso Tigers Rejoin Lordsburg Bear Cats for Clifton Game
Three former El Paso Tigers led by J P Morgan return to action with Lordsburg Bear Cats. Morgan serves as manager with Allen on pitching staff and Sackett, Vallmer, and others covering infield and outfield duties as they prepare for a Sunday game at Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Tigers
J. P. Morgan
Sackett
Vallmer
Short
Morgan
B. Allen
Egon
Bill Allison
Pete Chase
Jack Allison
Ted Long
Bagley
Neely Marsalis
Bear Cats
Clifton
Note of Thanks from Columbus Band for Lordsburg Support
The Columbus band extends heartfelt thanks to Messrs. Short Downey McDonald Briel and Holt for their support while the band was in Lordsburg. The band also thanks all contributors and the entire town for loyal support.
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Columbus
Short
Lordsburg Advertised in Many Countries
James P. Porteus, a well known Lordsburg townsman, spent two years touring Europe and Africa with an American address of Lordsburg New Mexico U S A. He paid ten dollars in each country for visas and spent about one hundred dollars, spreading the town’s name. He admired Mussolini and his rugged honesty. The engineer stayed briefly before heading to the coast for real estate matters. B G Ray has a new Ford coupe.
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Europe
Africa
James P. Porteus
Lordsburg
Lordsburg, N. M. U
Orient
Mussolini
Sheriff Candidate Declares Candidacy in Hidalgo County
Oscar Allen announces candidacy for Hidalgo County Sheriff subject to Democratic Primaries on May 15 1926. D Rainbolt also announces for Judge of Probate Hidalgo County subject to the same primaries.
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Hidalgo County
Oscar Allen
Lordsburg
Fice
Candidacy Notice for Hidalgo County Second District
Voter notice for commissioner race in Hidalgo County Second District with candidate B. B. Owney of Lordsburg seeking Democratic primary approval and a May 15 1926 date.
Kerr Seeks Re election for Hidalgo County Treasurer
County official EARLE KERR of Lordsburg runs in the Democratic Primary on May 15 1926 seeking another term as Hidalgo County Treasurer amid party competition and official duties.
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Hidalgo County
Earle Kerr
Lordsburg
Primary Notice for Hidalgo County Hidalgo County Clerk
For County Clerk of Hidalgo County Democratic primaries set for May 15 1926. B Hl CROSS Valedon listed among candidates in this official notice.
County Assessor Nominee Seeks Democratic Primary Approval
The Office of County Assessor announces a candidate under the Democratic party to be approved in the May 15 1926 primary. L A Bradberry is named in Lordsburg as the nominee.
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L. A
Co SUPT Schools Office of County Superintendent
Mrs Dora Kerr of Lordsburg appears in a county school notices list under the office of the County Superintendent of Schools.
FOR SHERIFF Hidalgo County Nomination Notice
The Office of Sheriff of Hidalgo County releases a nomination notice for Felix R. Jones of Lordsburg seeking election. The document outlines candidacy details and required filings for the sheriff race.
Joan Stewart seeks third district Hidalgo County commissioner post
In Hidalgo County, Joan W Stewart of Cloverdale filed for re election to the office of Commissioner of the Third District, subject to Democratic primary approval.
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Hidalgo Countty
Third District
Joan W. Stewart
Cloverdale
Rainbolt Road Claim Noted in Lordsburg Case
POR SHERIPE maries May 15 1926. CURT L RAINBOLT Lordsburg.
District Attorney Candidate With Primary Approval
For district attorney candidate for the office of district attorney subject to the approval of the Democratic primaries Hi dalgo County May 15 1926 W B Walton Silver City.
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Hidalgo County
W. B. Walton
Silver City
Joseph W. Hodges
Pace Nominated for Hidalgo County Commissioner Seat
J. F. Pace of Virden seeks the Democratic primary nomination for Commissioner First District Hidalgo County subject to party approval on May 15, 1926.
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Hidalgo County
J. F. Pace
Virden
Baron Sunny Jim Returns For Benefit Concert
Baron James Vo Auriemma returns as Salvation Army agent to lead a fund drive with nearly $20 raised locally. Funds are held by Ness and Anos, with 20 percent to fees. A Star Theatre concert Monday pairs with National Music Week observance, featuring a program of songs and arias by Baron Auriemma and others, with no extra charge.
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James Vo Auriemma
Good Old
Salvation Army
Lordsburg
Ness
Anos
Rosse
Ross
Virden News Highlights Local Visits and Recreation
Mr and Mrs Robert Done and family of El Paso visited Mrs Done's mother. Elizabeth Done spent days with Faith Cardon and went to Safford. Virden high school and seventh and eighth graders staged an operetta with clowns Halbert McGuire and John Gruell. The Ward reunion featured a baseball game 4 to 8 favoring single men, relay races, games, supper, bonfire, and a one act play Her Forgetful Husband.
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Robert Done
F! Paso
Ward
Nora Jones
POR COMMISSIONER FIRST DISTRICT POR COMMISSIONER H. G. ALBERT Virden
A brief political note lists H. G. Albert of Virden as a candidate for POR Commissioner in the First District. The entry notes his name and hometown with no additional details.
Hidalgo County Commissioner's District Subject to Approval
Fragmentary passage notes Hidalgo County First District official action awaiting approval by M. B. Echols and Virden, indicating administrative steps in county governance.
Democratic Primary Candidate Notice for Hidalgo County
District Attorney election notice dated May 15 1926 for Hidalgo County names Joseph W Hodges running in the Democratic Primary with Silver City listed in association.
Candidate for Commissioner in Hi dalgo County District 3
P M Ewing announces candidacy for Commissioner of Hi dalgo County District 3 subject to Democratic Primaries approval on May 15 1926 in Animas.
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Hidalgo County
P. M, Ewing
Animas
Gossett Family Burned Out Near Anita
The Gossett family, living near the Anita No. 2, were burned out of their house this week while Mr. Gossett, a driver for Anita, was away. The incident occurred during his absence from the home.
Death of Pioneer W F E Shriver of Grant County
We note the passing of W F E Shriver of Virden former Grant County sheriff who died peacefully yesterday at Lordsburg after a long illness. Funeral director Jack Heather will convey the remains to Franklin for last rites as neighbors and friends honor the deceased. obituary to follow.
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W. F E. Shriver
Virden
Grant County
Lordsburg
Jack Heather
Franklin
Modern Changes To Manhattan Café Sold To Orcutt
The Rays have sold the Modern Cafe to W H Orcutt of Deming. He plans a Manhattan standard of excellence with the same back room management that built the Deming Manhattan. The establishment will offer absolutely first class service day and night to please the public.
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The
Rays
W. H. Orcutt
Deming
Manhattan
Deming Manhattan
Columbus Band Wins Gold Cup at Las Cruces
Columbus band of 24 pieces led by Superintendent W B Summers Jr wowed crowds on the street and at the Star Theatre Friday night earning a gold cup at Las Cruces.
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W. B. Summers, Jr
Columbus
24 Pieces
Star Theatre
Las Cruces
Ford car sale drives quick grabs at auction
The Scott Auto Go touts a new stock of Fords with much demand as buyers grab cars off the line, leaving only two unsold after rapid sales amid sharp publicity and noted merit.
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Scott Auto Go
Legion Meeting Tonight at Hollen Hotel
All ex-service men are asked to attend a reorganization meeting at the Hollen Hotel at 8 o'clock this evening. Officers urge participation to plan new goals and activities.
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Hollen Hotel
Shooting Near Doubtful Canyon prompts arraignment
Shots were fired near Doubtful Canyon ranch near Steins yesterday afternoon. Fred Braidfoot was hit by the big end of the eaa while Jim Burleson and Dave Miller escaped. Sheriff Jones and M M Crocker rushed to the scene but found Coopetable Mobson in control with no injuries. Braidfoot to be arraigned before Judge Marsalis this afternoon.
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Doubtful Canyon Ranch
Steins
Eaa
Fred Braidfoot
Jim Burleson
Dave Miller
Sheriff Jones
Br M. M Crocker
Mobson
Braidfoot
Marsalis
Local Church Services Seek Believers This May
The Church of Christ on Pyramid Street lists Lord's Day services at 9 50 AM including Bible school led by J M Dorrance as superintendent. Communion and preaching at 1 PM with a sermon on The True Vine and the Branches. Evening services at 7 PM and 8 PM feature Jesus Wounded in the House of His Friends with a question about being Jesus friend. A hearty welcome awaits.
Correction note on birth announcement for Cross family
A correction corrects the newborn’s name to Cyprian, a family name for eight generations. It notes the first name is correct and the second name was misspelled by two or three letters. The Cross family physicians and a naval lieutenant brother are mentioned. Mrs Cross and the baby are home and going home today.
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BH. Cross
Cyprian
Cross
H Aieutenant
Navy
Woman's Club Meets May 3 At Library For Reports
The Woman's Club will meet in the Library room on Monday May 3. All members urged to attend for important business and reports from the Albuquerque convention held April 14 and 16. Refreshment committee Mrs Charles Puller Mrs Claude Fuller and Mrs Nicholson. MHS J A Nicholson Corresponding Secretary.
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Woman's Club
Albuquerque
Charles Puller
Claude Fuller
Mra
Nicholson
MHS
J. A. Nicholson
National Music Week Urges Churches To Sing Special Song
Mrs. G L Hoss chairwoman of the Lordsburg Woman's Club Music committee asks all churches to include at least one special song next Sunday morning as National Music Week begins. The call will be highlighted at Monday night concert at the Star Theatre.
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G. L. Hoss
Lordsburg Woman's Club
Star Theatre
Local student wins silver cup at state music contest
Arthur Dunham, a high school student from Ohio who came to Las Cruces for his health, won a silver cup for his xylophone solo at the state music contest.
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Arthur Dunham
Las Cruces
Ohio
Conner Takes Abandoned Chrysler Vehicle
Constable A. Conner took a Chrysler last week from West RK Boulevard where it had been left by a thief. F. Bh. Kenton of Benson later retrieved the car.
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A. Conner
West R. RK. Boulevard
F. Bh. Kenton
Benson
Unelepe Ownby Recovers After Surgery at Lordsburg Hospital
A report notes Unelepe Ownby appears as good as new after an operation at Lordsburg hospital removed a menacing growth near the right corner of his mouth. The article regrets a failed bid to continue as commissioner due to the statute of limitations.
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Lordsburg Hospital
Stars Fall to Morenci Miners in Rough Road Game
Lordsburg Stars were routed by Morenci Miners 16 to 0 in an away game. The Stars will face the Deming Tigers in Deming next Sunday hoping to rebound.
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Morenci
Lordsburg Stara
Bunday
Hate
Deming Tigers
Deming
School Notes and Quiet Hearts in a Bustling Morning
In a High School scene, morning noises crowd classrooms as Misa Hack longs for silence while Miss Hack teaches English amid river and train sounds. Mr McKay asks how jurors are chosen as a student note ends with family childhood memory of Finerson.
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New Mexico
Misa Hack
Mr. McKay
Hazel Hawking
Engagement party honors Mrs Varl Wittig and Lillian Carlson
Mrs Banke Austin hosted the Valedon sewing club and friends including Hertha Scofield and Bertha Scofield. Mrs Varl Wittig and Lillian Carlson announce their upcoming marriage with a dinner attended by guests from Bisbee and Warren. The home featured roses from Tucson and a fruit cake centerpiece with a bride and groom decoration.
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Mra. Banke Austin
Valedon Sewing Club
Tuesaday
Mra. Parish
Varl Wittig
Lillian Jane Carlson
Bisbee and
Warren
Mia
A. Wittig and Son
Karl Wittig
Addie Wittig
Lillian Carlson
Honora Bendicen
Elorette Frazier
Monday Light Party at the Sawyer Home
Charles Orser Leona Gale and Jessie Sawyer hosted a Monday night gathering with guests including Juanita Pence Pauline Austin Beulah Olney Louise Ball Virginia Sawyer Florence Johnson Olus Landry Hose Landry Edna Hughes Juvy Voise Clifton Patterson Hubert Corbell J W Pence Sidney Corbell Jack Kerr Herbert Olney Frank Stengele Billy Landry and the hostess Mrs Sawyer served fine refreshments.
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Charles Orser
Leona Gale
Jessie Sawyer
Sawyer
Juanita Pence
Pauline Austin
Beulah Olney
Louise Ball
Virginia Sawyer
Florence Johnson
Olus Landry
Hose Landry
Edna Hughes
Juvy Voise
Clifton Patterson
Hubert Corbell
J. W. Pence
Sidney Corbell
Jack Kerr
Herbert Olney
Frank Stengele
Billy Landry
Mrs. Sawyer
Allen Family to Visit Town Next Month
Mrs BE M Luckie, back from Thorndale Texas, reports Eddie Allen and his family will visit the Old Home Town in May. She recently visited San Antonio and praises the beauty there with roses and other sights.
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BE. M. Luckie
J. E. Allen
Thorndale
Texas
Eddie Allen
San Antonio
Oil discovery touted around Lordsburg area
The note claims oil has been found north east and west of Lordsburg Deming Bowie and San Juan and asserts the region should benefit from the find. It emphasizes local optimism and invites exploration locally.
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Lordsburg
Deming
Bowie
San Juan
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Lordsburg Bear Cats
Countries
B. G. Ray
Rainbolt
B. B. Owney
B. Hl. Cross
Valedon
Dora Kerr
Felix R. Jones
Chas E. Fuller
Curt L. Rainbolt
Baron
Sunny Jim
Hoss
Vollowine
Wilfred Harris
Tevin Berlin
Arioso
Paglacet
Leoncavallo
O. Sole Mio
I. de Capua
Baron Auriemma
Guarde
Leo Friedman
Virden News
H. G. Albert, Virden
M. B. Echols, Virden
Atttorney
I. O
Knights of Pythias Lodge
K. Gass
Harry Rosenstein
Mra. € . Fuller
Mary Alice Underwood
Odd Fellows
John H. Clark
Luella
Legion
Doubtful Canyon
Womans Club
National Music Week
Conner
Chrysler
Nele Bob
Ust
Finerson
Nancy Chabe
Helen Jounbon
Valedon Snews
Allens
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