Lordsburg Proclaims Half Holiday for Oil Well Spudding
The mayor proclaims a half holiday in Lordsburg for Thursday August 27 1925 from 2 30 to 6 00 pm to witness the spudding in of the first big oil well by the F A Black Drilling Company. The Chamber of Commerce banners a banquet at eight for Black Drilling Company officials newspaper men and visiting oil men.
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Lordsburg
F. A. Black Drilling Company
California
Chamber of Commerce
Black
Giant C A pumps lift water 1650 feet in mine
Through Capt Dickson's courtesy the writer inspects the 6X12 Triplex Worthington pumps built to 1000 psi with a double unit capacity of 500 gallons per minute. The C A Mining Company operates below the fourth level and lifts water from all levels to the sixteenth. The subterranean water plant is described as the heat of its kind in the state, with meticulous maintenance and efficient management boosting ore shipments to a record pace.
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Robert H. Dickson
Worthington
Dickson
Rolls-Royce
Mrs C P Austin Returns from Canada with Family
Mrs C P Austin and children J T and Pauline came home from a Canada summer trip. Mrs Austin was ill during the vacation but is on the road to health. The children seem refreshed by the trip.
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C. P. Austin
J. T
Pauline
Canada
Bertha Schofield Named Cosmopolitan Club Secretary
Miss Bertha Schofield of Valedon, soon to be a Tucson junior, has been elected secretary of the University Cosmopolitan Club, a prestigious campus organization.
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Bertha Schofield
Valedon
Tucson
Cosmopolitan Club
Canada Not So Alluring Tour Ends in Lordsburg Return
L. E. Wilkinson and his son Delbert, who toured the west coast and Canada, return to Lordsburg with the belief that their hometown is the best place after all.
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Canada
L. E. Wilkinson
Delbert
West Coast
Lordsburg
Special Request to Sheriff Sparks County
A violent demand seeks Sheriff Felix R. Jones to detain a group described as knockers and escort them to the Arizona line for a swift kick and removal. The message frames a punitive action against unnamed individuals within the county.
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Felix R. Jones
Arizona
Cloverdale Hosts Large Rodeo and Barbecue Event
Hospitable Cloverdale hosted a big rodeo and barbecue last Friday drawing visitors from Lordsburg Animas Playas and other towns. Sheriff Felix Jones praised the celebration calling it one of the best in years with barbecue calf roping sports and a dance well attended.
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Cloverdale
Lordsburg
Cross
Bradberry
Turpin
Oscar Allen
Felix Jones
Alvin Bradberry
Lillie Hanner
Mise Hill
Animas
Playas
Sheriff Jones
Tallulah Compliments Viola On Way To Montezuma College
Viola Thomas received a farewell party hosted by Tallulah Lyday on Friday evening. Attendees included Lucy Cline Mia Lyday Arabella Jones Pearl Peak Helen Chase Beulah Creamer Jewell Ownby Margaret Green Birdie Bible Ima Fairly and others. Arabella Jones won first prize with guest prizes awarded to the other guests.
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Viola Thomas
Montezuma College
Tallulah Lyday
Lucy Cline
Mia. Lyday
Mrs. Thomas
Arabella Jones
Pearl Peak
Helen Chase
Beulah Creamer
Jewell Ownby
Margaret Green
Birdie Bible
Ima Fairly
Arabella
Fats
Bluebirds Honor Ruby Peak With Watermelon Feast
The Bluebirds held a farewell party for Ruby Peak as guest of honor at a watermelon feast at the old Methodist church on Monday afternoon. About twenty Birds attended.
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Bluebirds
Ruby Peak
Old Methodist Church
Welcoming Paul A. Larsh to Anita Copper Co
The newspaper notes the mining engineer Paul A. Larsh joining Anita Copper Co. and mentions Robbie Larsh accompanying his father.
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Paul A. Larsh
Anita Copper Co
Robbie Larsh
Editors In Cali Honor Mr Lowe Winding Up
G W Trimble reports from California the Trimble party at Delano after entertaining Tuesday afternoon guests Mrs Dorothy Lister El Paso Miss Nathalie Aldrich Bowie and others including Mrs Crocker Mrs McCuaig Mrs Chas Fuller and Mrs W C Downey.
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G. W. Trimble
California
Mr. Lowe
Trimble
Delano
N. and T. Club
Syday
Dorothy Lister
el Paso
Nathalie Aldrich
Bowie
Crocker
McCuaig
Chas. Fuller
W. C. Downey
Big Bear Cats Romp Past Dem in Fast Game
In a Sunday clash at Dening, the Big Bear Cats beat their rivals 12 to 5 as they opened with a five-run first two innings. McMeans pitched six strong innings before Voyles finished, with Williams and Muth hitting two homers. The Bear Cats envision a Labor Day matchup with Safford for the southwest semi pro title.
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Dening
Big Bear Cats
BBC
McMeans
San Francisco Seals
Hudy’ Voyles
Hurley
Williams
Babe Muth
N MM
Hill Ayliseon
Alvarez
Wabbit
Marionville
Chase
Keon
Hoyaway
Kerr
Marsalis
Bear Cats
Safford
Lordsburg
Cats
Valedon
Pat Martinez
Bill Allison
Desert hospitality at Stengele ranch welcomes travelers
Mr and Mrs Frank Stengele hosted a desert reception Tuesday night inviting the crew for a feed. Mrs Wacker and Up to Date Grocery contributed baked goods and cheese and meat with no charge, a gesture praised as genuine hospitality to strangers. Knockers please take notice.
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Frank Stengele
Frank
Mra. Wacker
Editor Slays Engineer in Hotel Lobby Riot
Carl McGee, editor of the Albuquerque Tribune, fatally shot John B. Lasseter, a beloved state highway department engineer, during a political brawl at a East Las Vegas hotel. McGee was also wounded in the defense by Judge D. J. Leahy and faces manslaughter charges as authorities pursue the case.
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East Las ‘Owas
Carl McGee
Albuquerque Tribune
John B. Lasseter
State Highway Department
Lordsburg
McGee
Terna
D. J. Leahy
Lordsburg Bear Cats to Play Douglas Blues
The BBC will meet the Douglas Hives at Degas, Runday morn. Utility men and umpires named include Percy Howden and Fat Hog Umpires with Capt Ralph Allison and Billy Baller. The Toronto National League figures B.S. Weiler and manager Hol dog are listed among officials.
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BBC
Douglas Hives
Degas
Douglas Pispatch
Hill Allin
Cleveland
Jack Alleen
St. Louis Browns
McMeans
Kyon
Willians
Chase
Kerr
Margalia
Alvarez
Caratins Wakue
Trabe Mercury
Percy Howden
Fat Hog
Ralph Allison
Billy Baller
B.S. Weiler
Hol Dog
Hoy Family Leaves for Bakersfield College Entrance
Mrs. Hoy Peak and daughters Ruby and Pearl departed Tuesday afternoon for Bakersfield California. The trio will remain until the State Teachers College of Freano opens in September, with Roy accompanying them for a short vacation and returning the car afterward.
Deming Themed Dinner Honors Mrs Walker and Guests
Prominent Deming man hosted A B Walker of the Deming Ice and Electric Company at a Sunday dinner in honor of his mother Mrs J W Walker of El Paso wife of a noted S P engineer. Other guests included editor and his daughters Helen and Margaret Holt.
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A. B. Walker
Deming Ice & Hiectrie Company
J. W. Walker
Fl Paso
S. P. Engineer
Dr. Crocker
8. P
Helen
Margaret Holt
Clingstone Peaches From Freestone Pits
Harry Wallace sent in clingstone peaches grown in Ty rone from trees started by freestone pits.
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Freestone
Harry Wallace
Tyrone
Kooglers Return from Pleasant California Auto Tour
County Agent and Mrs. John G. Koogler have come back from a delightful auto tour of California. They report Jack Koogler is coming from El Paso after spending the summer with his uncle Bill in Northern New Mexico.
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John G. Koogler
California
Long Beach
Jack
FE Paso
Bill
N. M
Two Officials Visit to Clifton Under Routing Supervision
Division Supt. Morris and Division Engineer Gary were here today en route to Clifton. Everything O K.
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Morris
Gary
Clifton
O. K
Cross entertained at banco party in Waledon
Mrs. Cross hosted a banco party Tuesday night in Waledon with guests including Truth Welch of Pomona and Jack Cross. Honors went to Mrs. Dorothy Lister as first prize. Mary Clark hosted another gathering for Miss Welch last evening.
Delightful danco party honors Ima Fairly before State College
Mrs Mabel Keime hosted a Tuesday afternoon dance in honor of Ima Fairly who will attend State College. Guests included Ruth Chase Helen Chase Beulah Creamer Viola Thomas Margaret Everett Jewell Ownby Margaret Chreen Omazele Powers Ora Fuller Winnie Gilbert Tema Phillips Cordelia Augustine Mary Clark and Mrs K B Ownby. Ora won prize No 1, Ruth and Winnie consolation. Ima received guest prize. Refreshments followed.
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Aft Waledon
Banco
Mra
B. H W. Cross
Honoong Mise Truth Welch
Pomona
Jack
Welch
T.A. Lister
MK Paso
Mary Clark
Bertha Schhofield
Ruth and
Helen Chase
Mabel Brown
Ima Fairly
Jewell Ownby
Margaret Green
Mabel Keime
State College
Ruth
Beulah Creamer
Viola Thomas
Margaret Everett
Margaret Chreen
Omazele Powers
Ora Fuller
Winnie Gilbert
Tema Phillips
Cordelia Augustine
K. B. Ownby
Ora
Winnie
Ima
Engineer F M Atkinson Joins Virden Valley Project
Irrigation engineer F M Atkinson of the state engineering staff is stationed here with his family for several months to supervise two active staffs. The project is expected to yield important results in the Virden valley.
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F. M. Atkinson
Virden Valley
Salter Called to Globe Over Wife's Sudden Illness
Billy Salter was summoned to Globe last night due to his wife’s sudden severe illness. He departed by special auto to be with her.
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Billy Salter
Globe
Lordsburg Three Day Celebration This September
Lordsburg invites Southwestern New Mexico and Southeastern Arizona to a three day festival September 5 6 and 7 featuring a championship bell game a horse race goal roping street fair and two large dances on Saturday and Monday nights. The final program will be published next week.
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Lordsburg
New Mexico
Arigon
Dorothys Bold Escape in Haddon Hall Adventure
Dorothy Vernon daughter of Sir George Vernon is betrothed to her cousin Sir Malcolm but falls for Sir John. A royal plot to place Mary Stuart on the throne entwines the lovers as Dorothy disguises herself to warn Queen Elizabeth. Sir John and Dorothy confront Malcolm during a dramatic rescue at Haddon Hall.
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Dorothy Vernon
Sir George Vernon
Delo Manners
Hart
Thuiland
George
Malcolm Vernon
Dorothy
Sir John
France
Hin
Earl of
Hatland
John
Malcolm
Duke of Norfolk
Mary Stuart
Beats
England
Jobin
Rutland
Jennie ix
Bhe
Haddon Hall
Jennie
Mary
Elizabeth
Sir Malcolm
Wadden Hall
Hadden
Spudding Ol Well No 4 Promises Oil Prospects
Readiness builds for a major oil spud at Ol Well No 4 80 miles north west of town with a parade and community turnout. The Black Dhitting Company bets on oil in the Lomisbore field as larger rigs arrive and a banquet at the Tpele Date cafe closes the day.
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Bis
Railroad Avenue
Yan
Black Dhitting
Lomisbore
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Death of Mrs. Beoble After Childbirth
Mrs. Beoble wife of Lt Scoble died after a difficult birth at a farm home nine minutes north of town. Funeral at Baptist church on Monday. husband six children survive along with parents and siblings. Remains interred in Mountainview cemetery.
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Father Beoble
Scoble
Baptist Church
Tey
W. W. Wilkinson
Deming
W. G. Head
Clovial
Clifford Smith
Karl Mall
Stowwell
Wallerils
Albuquerque
Head
Cees
Pace
Vace
Mountainview Cemetery
Star Theater Schedule Gathers Week of Films
The program lists films and show dates from Friday Aug 30 to Friday Sept 4 including Med Whirl Monday Aug 31 Burning Trail Tuesday Sept 1 and Wednesday Sept 2 In Hollywood with B P Thursday Sept 3 and Friday Sept 4 Mary Pickford in Dorothy Vernon in Hadden Hall Sal Sept 5 and the start of a new serial
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Mary Pickford
Dorothy Vernon
Hadden Hall
Synopels
Fuiday
Burning Trail
Hollywood
B. P
Sal
Morningstars Return from Chautauqua Lake
Mr and Mrs A W Morningstar return from Chautauqua Lake New York where Mrs Morningstar spent the summer and Mr Morningstar enjoyed a delightful month they report fine eastern conditions this year.
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A. W. Morningstar
Chatauqua Lake
New York
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U. OF A
Tallulah
Viola
Ruby
Dem
Tigers
Tribune
Lordsburg Bear Cats
Douglas Blues
Cal
Kooglers
Mrs. Cross
Mes
Keime
Salter
Rand Pounr Welles
Star Theater Program
Chautauqua Lake
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