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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
1
The F A Black & Co rig will be delivered around August 10 and, barring flood delays, should reach on schedule. Mr Black and geologist Blaine White will attend the unveiling as the giant unit powers itself to the field, erects its derrick and spuds in without carpenters, drawing a crowd to witness the historic event.
Judge Raymond A. Ryan and family arrived in Lordsburg from California via Tucson on a flood caution. They were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. K. Coon and will make an official visit here next week.
Local figure F R Coon proposes a single highway across Lordsburg Lake to the north of town. County commissioners express support if authorities Mr Eccles and Mr French are convinced of the plan’s benefits.
Miss Ora Fuller entertained at banco for her Clifton guests Misses Ida Smith and Verna Martin on Monday afternoon. Others present included Mrs. Mildred Trimble Townsend and Misses Helen Chase Ima Fairly Ruby Pearl Peak Winnie Davis Gilbert Beulah Creamer Jewell Qwnby and Margaret Green. Jewell won first prize and guest prizes were awarded. Dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. Anna M. Chase, Grand Matron, and Mrs. Minnie Miller, Past Grand Matron, are touring the Pacific coast and will extend into Canada. In Long Beach, Mrs. Chase visited her daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs J Bell.
Rich ore has been struck on the 4th level of the Co-Operative mine with assays showing 104.207 silver, four dollars in gold and 11.50 percent lead. The find looks promising and improved.
Mr and Mrs Holford from El Paso are visiting their son J C Holford of the engineering force at Anita No 2. Mr Holford is a yard master.
Mrs George Keime visits Mrs S K Gass at Ysleta, extending a social call and sharing acquaintance in the community.
Mining engineers Harvey B. Lawrence and C Sanders of Los Angeles with a letter from Robert F. Fitz arrive to reopen the Last Chance mine. Lawrence is a repeat visitor and knows the property, which will undergo extensive development, likely spurring nearby prospects.
Vice President and General Manager J J Sweeney of Pacific-Mid West Go will arrive shortly to sign the contract for a fleet of derricks to be erected in the Lordsburg field. B B Ownby, returning from California, reports Sweeney’s optimism about large oil production in Lordsburg.
The Liberal notes with satisfaction that a long-time contributor, Mr. J F E Devine, receives full credit in a major geological report for his pivotal role in presenting the Lordsburg field oil prospects. He has worked alongside top geologists and mining men across the West, sharing practical knowledge.
Miss Mabel Brown returns from a vacation at Long Beach and stops in Tucson. She brings Mrs. Miller and Marjorie to stay with their mother Mrs. K. L. Brown for a few days as they were marooned across the river.
Last week brought abundant water to the Lordsburg region. Bepar to White Signal and surrounding slopes fed a historic flood, submerging roads and washing out a stretch of the Silver Cuy road. The highway east of the U P pumping station endured, while parts near J L Wells and the B B Ownby construction held. Ranch home of John T Muir flooded with adobe rooms destroyed. Duncan roadway submerged but repairable. Local reports note millions in rainfall value and generous rains across Animas.
Miss Vetella Martin leads a successful tent revival with Miss Hoberts. The final service is Sunday night featuring a sermon on Divine Healing and its biblical basis. Tonight and Friday will cover related themes, including a note on a life-threatening incident in Arizona penitentiary. Women lead the cottage prayers with strong attendance. men outnumbered about 16 to 1.
Mrs G W Trimble and her son in law celebrated a birthday with an elaborate dinner hosted by Mrs Townsend including Maurice Trimble FE J Fuller and Dr and Mrs Crocker. A large gathering of friends visited later with sherbet glasses and goodwill for the honoree. Geneva Aldrich and her daughter Geneva Bowie were guests of Mrs E F Lyday last week.
B Borom has returned from a pleasant vacation in his home state of Alabam TM. El oise wished to return but could not justify the extra time.
Street Commissioner Class A. Conner is praised for solid street work as residents express appreciation for his efforts and the improvements seen in the neighborhood.
The First National Bank has installed a Burroughs bookkeeping machine that handles all tasks except making change at the cashier window, signaling updated operations and efficiency gains.
The Big Bear Cats defeated Douglas 7 to 0 in a Frontier League game anchored by Jacek Allison’s ninth inning homer. Hal Chase and Buck Weaver featured for the visitors, while Pete Chase was involved in a baserunning incident, and the crowd's warm reception led to a townwide postponement of business for the event.
The Bowie Indians were outmatched as our Bear Cate dominated 16 to 4 on Sunday. Jack Allison hit two homers, Pierce and Allison received strong support, and plans suggest Deming will face the Cates next Sunday to continue the hot pace.
Mra L K Jones and children Arabella Junior and Johnie Austin Jones returned home from a pleasant Texas trip Sunday night. They expressed delight at the local food and good meals during their stay.
Eddie Conner becomes the Magnolia delivery chief replacing Dee Hall who resigned to take a Texas job. Barry notes Dem and his wife depart with best wishes as Eddie steps in as a hardworking new manager.
A correction apologizes to Hedmond Palmer Walker for an incorrect birth date July 46th instead of July 24th. The piece notes the first weighing scales were also imperfect. The baby’s weight is given as eleven pounds.
Mrs C Weeks of Douglas was the Sunday guest of Mrs L Wilki, sharing a casual afternoon visit and cordial conversation.
A comprehensive early geological report surveys Lordsburg Valley for oil and gas. It details formations from Devonian to Carboniferous, regional faults, and the Pyramid and Hachita ranges, noting limited data on oil structures and field exploration constraints.
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