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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
8
J. R. McCord aged 81 and Mrs. Kate Arrington aged 71 became Georgia s first couple to marry in an airplane. Three people were injured when a driver was stung by bees while flying over Michigan and crashed into a tree.
Tommy Knapp twelve and Jimmie eight were arrested for stealing in Chicago. They told the judge they were hard boiled, and he assigned three months under parole to “soften up a bit.”
Police in St Louis arrest two men after locating a trunk containing 150 ounces of morphine. A narcotics investigation led to the seizure and the pair being held for further questioning.
The article recounts the 1842 christening of the first US bath tub on Christmas Day and the ensuing doubts about the Saturday night bath. It notes early ordinances in Boston and Philadelphia, high taxes on tubs, and compares American bathing habits with Europeans, mentioning Peter the Great and Prussia.
Charles Hosner of Brooklyn found 75 in a shoe he repaired and returned the money to his customer who had used the shoe as a savings bank.
Kool Piteh a 65 year old Michigan farmer inherits a fortune of over a million dollars and uses the windfall to redecorate his home with new wallpaper. In Chicago six men over six feet tall were tried for drunkenness in a single session of court precedent.
Lordsburg introduces the Imperial Bus Line routing through the town with two daily buses and plans for four later. Lordsburg Cafe serves as ticket agents for riders.
Arthur Myers of Separ New Mexico filed intent to prove up a homestead claim in Section 25 Township 28S Range 16W New Mexico Principal Meridian, before Thomas Fe. Marvell U.S. Commissioner at Hachita on September 12, 1950. Witnesses Ollie Glaze Tom Clayton W I L Taylor A J Glaze White Signals New Mexico.
Department of the Interior notices Lloyd M. Myers of Separ New Mexico filed intention to make five year proof to establish a claim to All See Lion 14 Township 225 Range 16 West NM BP Meridian before A S Commissioner Thomas Blauwell Hachita on September 12 1950 Witnesses Tom Clayton A J Gilaze W L Taylor all of White Signal and Separ New Mexico Lewellyn Jat pub Aug 1 Luast Pub Aug 20
Department of the Interior notices Jesse Glaze of White Signal New Mexico filed Sept 8 1927 for a homestead entry No 035054 in Township 22S26E near Hachita New Mexico. Witnesses include Ollie Glaze W H Taylor Tom Clayton Floyd M Myers. Public notice dates Aug 1 to Aug 29.
In the matter of the estate of Geo S Pendleton deceased, Probate No 86 Geo S Pendleton, 1930, executor Alex Pendleton appointed July 7 by Judge Geo W Hanner Hidalgo County New Mexico. All claims must be filed with Hidalgo County Clerk within one year or be barred. First publication July 26, last publication August 15.
Land Office at Las Cruces New Mexico July 3 1980 Richard Bass of Lordsburg NM filed notice of intention to make three year proof for Lots 4 2 3 4 B4YW BE Section 18 Township 34 8 Range 18 W NM P Meridian before Thomas B Blauvelt A B Commissioner at Hachita NM on August 12 1930. Tom Pendleton Eva Pendleton Tom Boles and Jim Wolf of Cloverdale NM W B MAY Register First Pub July 11 Last Pub Aug 8.
On July 12 1930 the State of New Mexico submitted Selection List 93 under the 1928 act for parcels in townships 268 278 and ranges 19W 44W 20W with oil and gas reserved to the United States. The notice invites protests by those claiming the land or challenging its mineral character and lists the affected parcels with section details. Published July 25 with final on August 22.
Sheriff Oscar Allien announces a public distraint sale of personal property in Lordsburg Hidalgo County New Mexico on August 26 1990. Items include a Worthington Diesel Engine and a 100 ton concentrating mill owned by Southwestern Engineering Corporation to satisfy State Tax Commission claims for 1928 taxes plus interest and costs. Sale is between 9 am and 4 pm at the west door of the Hidalgo County Courthouse.
Mrs Walter Boswell entertained Saturday afternoon with a bridge party in honor of her cousin Mrs Harry Martin of Miami Arizona. Three tables played and prizes went to Mrs W A Short first and Mrs J H Clark second. Refreshments served to numerous guests.
Mrs Glenn L Hoss hosted a three course luncheon and bridge at her home with five tables in attendance. Miss Lucy Hoss of David City Nebraska is visiting guests. Prizes went to Mrs J H Clark high score and Miss Bertha Scofield consolation with honoree and Mrs Harold Ehrhardt receiving guest prizes.
The Christian Science Society formed meets Sundays at 2 30 P M in the parlor of the X T ranch. Charter members include Mr and Mrs John T McCabe Mr and Mrs Jack Hoggett Mr and Mrs C Walters Mr and Mrs George Godfrey Mr and Mrs Harry Young and Misses Elizabeth and Helen Young. Lucile Wright Mrs Cade Wright and others serve as readers soloist and pianist. Mrs McCabe acts as substitute reader while she accompanies Mrs Ed Horrell to a Sanatorium in Los Angeles.
Basil Fuller age 16 and his cousin Kedsie Fuller left Monday for Hollywood seeking thrills and a summer adventure. They rode by foot and briefly rode in a passing car before continuing, hoping to visit Basil’s aunt Mrs Doris Caywood. A letter from the boys said they expect to return in about days.
A Pathinder writer reports Lincoln declined twelve elephants gifted by the King of Siam to the U S government. Lincoln’s February letter stated the government could not harness such gifts amid wartime limits. The note highlights his humor about jurisdiction and the South's status. Jolie T. McCabe returned Friday from Linao and San Antonio after six weeks visiting relatives.
Mr and Mrs Koy K. Mcdonald spent the weekend in Tucson Arizona. On their return they encountered high winds which delayed them.
Hert Cosgrove a prominent aviator of Tucson Arizona was luncheon guests of Sergeant and Mrs H D Jones Tuesday.
Mrs James Ritenie of Gy Okla visiting by Pron Mrs Love Jones hosted a birthday party for hep Youunie's third birthday last Friday at Mrs Chas Fuller home. Children included Lyon Jeanne Fairly Virginia Behardt Karline Brown Mildred Boswell Claudine Giney Frances Marsaillas Annabelle Jordan Anna Bell Louise Alice Jones Pat Tommie Hall Jackie Hall a Welsh Jackie Heather Maleolm Boswell Billy Jarvis Felix Wigslow Laurence Fuller Joe Fed Dickie Pedrick Jimmie Pedrie Charlie Martin Jr Tommig Hutelite.
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