11 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
1
General John C. Greenway promotes copper fire boxes and boiler tubes on large 43 type 8 P engines to extend life and cut costs. He cites international use and Baldwin Locomotive Works as capable builders for copper fitted locomotives. Copper in every Engine suggested as a strong slogan.
Jon F. Kelly manager of the Albuquerque Motor Company distributors of Oldsmobile products was here yesterday and completed arrangements with Supt HK A McLeskey as agent for these well known machines. The agent plans a lively publicity campaign and attractive prices to drive volume of business.
Former 8 P officer L D Walters now with the Tucson police shakes hands with old friends. The speaker urges Mayor White to keep Walters on the job, predicting the mayor will not bow to fear.
E F Widdas serves as secretary to Division Supt L A Morris and is praised as a wizard in keeping everything joined and in order. He is keen bright and alert and always acts at the right time. He embodies courtesy and excels at his work.
Christian Church led by Minister T. A. Phillips announces Lord's Day services on December 14. Bible School at 10 a.m. Communion and preaching at 11 a.m. Sermon topic The Cities of Refuge Types of Christ our Refuge Hebrews 6 17 20. Evening service at 7 30 with The New Code and the New Kingdom part of a three sermon series from the Sermon on the Mount offering moral and spiritual guidance.
Mason's Jubilee Singers of Chicago bring a historic jubilee act to the Star theatre for one night. The group showcases southern classic tunes along with solos by Madam Tyree, a renowned colored soprano, as part of a school band benefit entertainment.
J B Allen sells his telephone business to Mountain States Telephone Company after years of service. Mountain States has deposited to take over the property, with transfer to occur on or before January 28. Interstate Commerce Commission approval is required.
A pastor denounces stumbling blocks for Christians. Inactivity and inertia hinder progress, insincerity mortifies zeal, selfishness and worldliness corrupt conduct, and unbelief breeds doubt. He calls for positive, devoted believers to clear the road to happiness and eternal life. Go to church next Sunday.
Mrs Trimbles 8 8 class practices daily for the Christmas play. The group consists of a bright set of youngsters ready to perform.
Rev and Mrs V Williams welcomed their granddaughter born at the Williams home. Collins, mother of the child, traveled from Clovis for the happy event.
Officers Harry V. Whitehill and Tom Mor EC stationed at Hichita acted on official duty on Monday and seized a rum runner with 218 quarts of bootleg liquor.
Marshal McKeel captured James Shaw a deserter from Des Moines and delivered him to Fort Bliss.
A nostalgic profile traces IL A Morris rising from messenger in a Santa Fe Kansas office to auditor and division superintendent, then to Rio Grande chief over multiple lines. The piece commends honest effort, pays tribute to steady advancement, and invites ambitious youths to pursue a similar career path within railroading.
Federal authorities warn that unlawful fences on public lands must be removed after December 31. Earlier lawsuits to abate fencing were paused amid livestock industry lows, but enforcement resumes with potential legal proceedings for remaining barriers.
Mrs Lotlie Gammon Smith was elected Most Excellent Chief of the Western Star Temple Pythian Sisters at the regular meeting Monday night Mrs Charles A Conner received the degree in a creditable manner and a fine feed followed before adjournment
On and after December 28 trains Nos. 1 2 12 101 102 and 109 will run over the Lordsburg sub division while Nos. 3 4 11 and 110 are rerouted to the south lines Time tables are not yet issued.
The Ladies of the Christian Church announce a bazaar and enchilada supper in a vacant store beside Sanitary Grocery on Tuesday afternoon and evening December 16 1924. Public invited to attend the sale and the supper.
Last week the Hachita Mercantile Go was robbed with thieves taking guns clothing and other goods from the shelves leaving the community seeking details and authorities investigating the incident.
Mrs S Allan at the Hollen Hotel handles Christmas tree orders with special attention. Local shoppers requested festive greens and personalized service for holiday displays.
Mrs. C P Austin entertained the S and S Club at Mrs. Earle Kerr's home yesterday afternoon.
K L Guy, engineer of the Rio Grande Division, comes with long experience from the BE PL & SW showing firm knowledge of the business. He began wordizing early in the century and spent ten years with the company. Headquarters are in El Paso and Mr. McAvoy remains his assistant moving from Tucson to El Paso.
On Tuesday night December 3 Mrs Moon hosted about 20 guests at her sister Mrs Crocker’s home for a pleasant birthday surprise. Returning from her husband’s office, Mrs Crocker found a full house and received a beautiful pair of candle sticks. Attendees included Mr and Mrs D W Briel, Mr and Mrs ROW Woods, Mr and Mrs MJ Lippeld, Mr and Mrs J J Wella Nev, Mrs V Williams, Mrs W P Hin, Mrs Chas Fuller, Mrs EJ Fuller, Mrs B M Chase, Mr Claude Fuller, Mrs G W Trimble, and many others including Dr and Mrs M M Crocker and Mrs Moon.
Reynolds and family visited in El Paso over Sunday. J M Dorrance were in El Paso. Star theatre show tonight. W F Hitler visited this week. M P Walker heads to Silver City Tuesday. Mary Dee Muir accepts position in Attorney Mellalffey’s law office. Donagan men trek to California with cattle. Gloves and handkerchief await owner at the office. Mrs Rt W Aldrich and son in El Paso to see relatives. Judge C W Marsalis visited Casa Grande. Wilkinson and Geo Jeffus family in Douglas. Dee Hall sold his candy shop to Henson who will open a lunch counter. Katie assists at the drug store during holidays. Editor guest of Supt L A Morris on his private car. Coon couple in Tyrone and Silver City. Coon to El Paso. Campbell, Greenway, and Newett saw Norma Talmadge in The Voice from the Minaret at Star Theatre. Joey and Hughie Sullivan home from St Mary’s Academy Silver City for Thanksgiving. Miss Ownby, Thomas, Beulah Creamer and others visited White Signal turkey shoot. wind postponed shooting.
Gordon T. Campbell president of Calumet and Arizona Mining told Bisbee Rotary Club that the nation faces a long era of prosperity, with copper markets rising gradually. He cited steady demand and a modest price increase as favorable for miners and shareholders alike.
The ApivaK Nastern board of directors hosted candidates for Tucson offices. R R White, company treasurer and director, won the Republican bid while C W Hinchcliffe, also a director, led for the Democrats. In the city election Monday White secured 810 votes and Jack Dyer, a Democrat running for city marshal, 1206 votes.
Following a light rain two-tenths of an inch of snow fell with large flakes. They melted or blew away within twenty minutes as the sun returned. The writer reflects on sunshine, weather stories, and wind from the north and east.
A Yonkers New York student Theodore Brubacher writes to Lordsburg New Mexico Mayor requesting a postcard showing the Old Spanish Trail as part of a school project The note explains the trail runs from the Florida coast to the Pacific coast passing through El Paso and Lordsburg an editor adds context about the trail's route.
The Liberal announces a Christmas edition to be released December 17 with promotional offers and attractive cuts. Copy is requested for party listings and ads.
T Winn special representative of J F Moker of Los Angeles, commercial agent for American Railway Express, visited Lordsburg on Tuesday to commend Agent A G Boron for his courteous service. The visiting Major Winn, once titled during the war as Major Winn, aims to cheer up agents and reinforce that head office supports their work.
Creamer and his son Wardell lead a new Lordsburg industry buying furs for a large St. Louis house. The high territory stretches from the Mexican border north two hundred miles across western Texas New Mexico and Arizona. They are on a fur buying tour and have already paid out two hundred for furs in Lordsburg in recent days.
Mrs Claude Fuller leads a holiday fundraising effort urging residents to mail back one dollar with an addressed return envelope. The campaign asks supporters to affix seals to letters and packages and return the dollar, not the stamps, to support the season.
Harvey Day, longtime Sheldon Hotel manager in the Heart of El Paso, arrives with prominent mining and oil man W. B. Hall on a Friday visit. The pair are welcomed as liberal callers, boosting the hotel's reputation for sunshine and hospitality.
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