Water and Sewer Projects Finished 50 Days Early
Water and sewer systems completed ahead of schedule, with 130 days of work instead of 180. Project included extensive piping, a 75,000 gallon steel tank, and a 100 ft tower. Officials credit contractors and engineers while praising Lordsburg’s council for the advance in public utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Morrow
H. O. Duerr
J. M. Alston
Orman Construction Co
U.S. A
Jack Heather
Pueblo
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co
Jack
E. M. Fisher
P. J. Fairly
Eugene Montague
J. T. Clayton
B. €. DeMoss
Traveling Auditor Abolished Plans Target State Cost Cut
Democratic officials push abolition of the traveling auditor department as a way to trim seven salaries plus office and travel expenses. Governor elect Hinkle criticizes the post as unnecessary and a party worker perk. Democrats expect the tax commission and other bodies to mirror reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Hinkle
Hunker
New Mexico
State Tax Commission
Voter turnout in 1922 election rises sharply
The state total vote in the 1922 reelection was 112,102, up from 71,798 in 1921 and 105,396 in 1920, a gain of 6,706 compared with two years earlier, indicating a substantial increase in participation.
Mormon Farmers Settle Red Rock Area Fast
Sturdy Mormon farmers driving settlement in the Red Rock region are buying rich farms around Red Rock. RK H Woods lists buyers including Orson O Richins E Richins M L Richins E Thygerson Orson Richins Jr C Patton Roy Donaldson Roy Richardson and Mr Bowers. Delegations arrive regularly, and success is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
Gila Valley
Red Rock
RK. H. Woods
Orson O. Richins
E. Richins
M. L. Richins
E. Thygerson
Orson Richins
Jr. C. Patton
Roy Donaldson
Roy Richardson
Mr. Bowers
Houlihan Promises Best Effort as New Commissioner
Commissioner-elect C. F. Houlihan of Virden tells the Liberal he will do his best to serve the people. He pledges to quit if unable to meet that standard, endorses good roads and schools, and opposes an extravagant county administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Houlihan
Virden
Care of the Eyes in Babies Warns Public Health Audiences
The Bureau of Child Welfare urges careful eye care for newborns to prevent blindness from eye infections. It recommends boiling water, using separate cloths, applying silver nitrate drops, and daily eye cleansing. Parents and attendants should scrub hands, use clean materials, and call a physician if pus appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Child Welfare
Lordsburg Liberal
Medical
Nursing
Iti
Bureau of Public Health
Santa Fe
Bank Directors Review of First National Bank
Judge J. P. Mansfield and John Robson visited Tuesday to conduct an inspection of the First National Bank, evaluating its operations and solvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Mansfield
John Robson
First National Bank
Hidalgo County Shines at New Mexico Education Meeting
Hidalgo County delegates drew attention at the Albuquerque NMEA gathering. Luella Clark was elected secretary of the principals section and vice president of the state association, signaling a county presidency next year. Inez Wright and S M Chase also spoke, highlighting playground purchases and statewide PTA leadership. Lordsburg Valedon Hidalgo County receive statewide educational notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
New Mexico Educational Association
Albuquerque
Luella
Clark
State Association
Inez Wright
8. M. Chase
Lordsburg
Valedon
Flying Squadron Visits Hidalgo County Officials
George A. Hammons J G Tyson and Leandro Sena of the El Paso Flying Squadron toured Hidalgo County Saturday The group brought W H Owens of Steins and Alberto Montez of Lordsburg before the U S commissioners court Monday and Tuesday Both pled guilty and posted bond to appear in Santa Fe on January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Hammons
J. G. Tyson
Leandro Sena
el Paso “Flying Squadron
Hidalgo County
W. H. Owens
Steins
Alberto Montez
Lordsburg
U. S. Commissioners Court
Santa Fe
Hunting Season Ends in Deming With Elusive Old Club Foot Captured
The Deming hunting season closes as Jack Smyer returns from the Sacramento Mountains with the famed Old Club foot roe. Many hunters come home empty handed while some boast near misses and misfires. A. A. Temke and Dr R. K. Hoffman share lighter remarks on the season and a highway department engineer reports a humorous shell mix up spoiling a photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smyer
Sacramento Mountains
Clubfoot
Black Range
A. A. Temke
RK. C. Hoffman
Mexico
Temke
Hoffman
Sam Fulton
State Highway Department
Mimbres
John C. O'Leary
Trainload of Good Cattle Sent Out From Here Friday
The Cureton Cattle Co. John T. Muir B. M. McWhorter and the Van Meter ranch loaded 39 cars of fine cattle and started them toward Bakersfield California Friday evening. A Bakersfield buyer purchased the entire lot and prices paid appeared satisfactory to the sellers. A nice sum was left here by our California friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureton Cattle Co
John T. Muir
B. M. McWhorter
van Meter Ranch
Bakersfield
California
Tom Thumb Wedding Delights at Star Theatre
The Woman's Club staged Tom Thumb's Wedding at the Star Theatre Friday led by Mrs. Frank R. B. Coon with Mrs. Claude Fuller at the piano. The wedding featured Master John Jeffus and Mary Agnes Pence as bride and groom, with Jack Kerr as best man and Jean Walker as maid of honor among a list of attendants and ushers. George Stephenson officiated the ceremony while Robert Briel announced guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thumb
Star Theatre
Woman's Club
Frank RB. Coon
Claude Fuller
John Jeffus
Mary Agnes Pence
Jack Kerr
Jean Walker
Ruth Fisher
Florence Cureton
Huth
Anna Lister
Pamelia Nicholson
Maxine Allen
Pegey McCall
Anna
Burleson
Junior Chase
Lewis Jordan
Hughie Sullivan
George Stephenson
Robert Briel
Million in School Maintenance Funds Reported for Sept 1 1922
A financial tabulation shows total school treasuries at 1 168 140.4 percent with a large increase from 1921. Rural schools held 285 082.38 cash and 1024 220 535.76 in outstanding warrants. City schools show 92 640.22 cash and 86 162.06 in warrants with overall improved finances due to Budget Law enforcement. Tax levies were reduced in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasuries
John Joerns
Rev. Vanderpool Back On The Job Ready For Work
Rev. W. H. Vanderpool returns from a month in Kentucky and is home to resume duties. Mrs. Vanderpool plans to visit Tyongneari with relatives and is expected Friday. Welcome home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Vanderpool
W. H. Vanderpool
Kentucky
Wade Smith and Wife Entertain Deming Orchestra
Mr and Mrs Wade B Smith entertained the Deming orchestra at their home after the Thanksgiving dance at the 85 Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Smith and Wife
Wade B. Smith
Deming Orchestra
Business Men of California Fight S. P. Separation
Representatives of California business men continued to present arguments before the interstate commerce commission in support of the Southern Pacific railroad s bid to retain control of the Central Pacific system after a supreme court order to relinquish. Road employees also testified urging the commission to maintain the present merger until broader railroad consolidation plans are worked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific Railroad
Central Pacific System
Supreme Court
N M oil fields attract big men in New Mexico
The oil field near Hogback shows growing development with a rig heading from Seven Lakes to Bloom field for a first test well. Kansas and Pueblo capitalists led by D B Cole seek acreage, while P J Leonhard and G Harrison visit, signaling widening interest and expected rigs from major companies. A Navajo observer reported a test at the field well with a visible spray, and the Midwest Refining Co buys a Fordson tractor for road work in Farmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navajo
Seven Lakes
Bloomfield
Kansas
D, B. Cole
Wichita
G. Harrison
Texas O1 Company
Anish
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Missouri
New Mexico
Colorado
California
Salt Creek
United States
Midwest
Hogback Dome
Midwest Refining Company
Farmington Motor Company
Farmington Hustler
Aldrich Heads to Albuquerque on Brief Business Trip
R. W. Aldrich departed last evening for Albuquerque for a short business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Aldrich
Albuquerque
Hinkle Plans Slow Fill of New Mexico State Jobs
Governor elect Hinkle will reduce the state payroll with fewer appointments and keep many jobs unfilled to cut costs. He reviews applications carefully, focusing on qualifications, with the game warden post drawing the most interest and the highway commission watched closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkle
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Me. Hinkle
Toanwell
Ecleet
Republican Barcotive Committee and Senators Meet Monday
Republican Mate Chairman Hugh Woodward calls for conferences of members of the Republican state executive committee and Republican state senators at Republican headquarters Catron Building at 2 p.m. Monday December 11 to consider matters of importance to the party and prospective legislation for the next state legislature session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh 4. Woodward
Republican State Executive Committee
Catron
Republian
Governor Hinkle to appoint key NM officials before session
Governor elect Hinkle will select a penitentiary warden and a Ninth district judge before the Legislature convenes. Judge Bratton will leave the Ninth to join the Supreme Court. Other capitol offices will be filled after the Legislature is in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Hinkle
New Mexico
Ninth
Bratton
W. M. S. Tea at Mrs Fuller’s on Friday
The W M S Tea will be hosted at Mrs Chas Fuller’s residence on Friday December 8 with a musical program. All ladies invited to attend.
Club Renames Its Society to N. and P.
The Q. Clique Club was entertained by Mrs. BE. M. Luckie. After the program a business meeting was held and the group decided to rename the club to N. and P., according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Clique
BE. M. Luckie
S. and S. Club Meets at Maria Moller Home
The S. and S. Club gathered yesterday afternoon at the Valedon residence of Mrs. Karl Ll. Moller for a social meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Ll. Moller
Valedon
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the Care of
Hidalgo CO
Business Men OF
S. P. Separation
N. M
Republican Barcotive Committee
Gov. Hinkle
W. M.S
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