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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1920

Page

6

Local and Personal Notes From the HV Thes Chirostia

Mail your Christmas present early Mrs Helen Foley Moorhead is a new clerk at the post office. Branley Coon was up from Bel Pan Tuesday. Mrs J H Fitzpatrick and daughter Frances Margaret at home from Oklahoma City. Photographer Branley Carson at the Vendome Hotel. G J Wilkinson KR M & now running from El Paso to Lordsburg a Liberal caller today. Contractor Chpiate offers loan money on your new home. Mrs Wentworth and son enroute from California to Battle Creek stopped for a brief visit. Elizabeth Pere Boyd tenth birthday celebrated at her parents home with many guests and a lunch.

G. J. Wilkinson KR. M el Paso Lordsburg Elizabeth Pere Boyd Mr. T AR. Boyd

Virden Mourns Loss Of Jasper Gale A Civic Figure

Virden loses Jasper Gale a devoted husband and good citizen who faced gallbladder trouble after a Dec 5 illness. He died from gas pains on Friday the 10th after surgery in Lordsburg and leaves a wife a seven year old daughter and many relatives. Relatives Including Abram Wahlin and Mrs Merrell traveled to Mexico while others remained. A ward conference was held by Nash of the St Joseph Stake with local auxiliary officers seeing changes. The piece notes wind and cold instead of rain.

Virden Jasper Gale Lordsburg Abram Wahlin Merrell Lynn Hatch Mexico Wahlin Merrethon Nash St. Joseph Stake

Notice of Final Proof for Hachita Homestead

Department of the Interior invites William C. Massey of Hachita New Mexico to prove up his 1920 homestead entry No 015094 for sections 22 and 15 township 338 range 18W NM P meridian before U S Commissioner George Edmonds at Hachita NM on January 28 1924 Witnesses named Otis Roberson Richard Norris Ed Tohon eh Alfred Deaton all of Hachita NM John L Burnside Register dated January 13 1924

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Las Cruces N. M William C. Massey Hachita N. M. P. Meridian George Edmonds U. S Otis Roberson Richard Norris Hechita Ed Tomhoneh Alfred Deaton John L. Burnside Register

Rountree in Hot Springs on Bankhead Highway data

J A Rountree director general of the United States Good Roads Association visits Hot Springs to gather data on Bankhead National Highway work done, past appropriations, and future activity for a war department report. He cites plans for a Birmingham meeting and notes army support for highway takeover as a military road.

Banke Iead Nation Highway Association J. A. Rountree Direcor United States Good Heads Association Hot Springs Fol Springs Bankhea National Highway Association Business Men's League Rountree Tennessee Arkansas James H. Brough Little Hoek Unitestates Good Heads Association Willcome War Department Franklin Bankhear National Highway Association Birmingham Tam Bankhead Amerae Aulomodhe Association Lready Washneton California Birlingham Majestic Hotel Little Rock Gazette

Steady Progress at Angelus Well

The Angelus well has reached 1,754 feet and is drilling in a sandstone formation with a Hughes bit. Progress runs about 50 feet per day, with an 8 inch casing slated before 2,000 feet. Sandstone at 1,600 feet is thin, possibly cap rock over an oil sand, as locals watch with faith in eventual success. Deming Head light.

Angelus Hughes Wd Manager Army Deming

Good Things in Lordsburg Bazaar

Women organize a bazaar in Lordsburg offering varied refreshments and items. Proceeds support community projects as volunteers staff the event and locals flock to the socially lively gathering.

Coreton Family Moves Into New HL Home

Ro W. Coreton and family have moved into their newly purchased house of HL W. Lackland, a debut in the community’s latest housing development.

Ro W. Coreton HL. W. Lackland

Porteus and Frisco Engineer Sail for Mining Trip

Porteus Tol. A. and Frisco engineer J. P. Porteus departed this week on an extended mining business trip to Los Angeles and San Jose.

Hk. P. Crawford Haze B. HL. Mitchell J. P. Porteus Telp Los Angeles San Jiseo

Ruby Silver Mining Co President Heads to Mississippi

L. P. McHalfrey, president of the Ruby Silver Mining Co, left this week for Mississippi on important mining business.

L. P. McHalfrey The Ruby Silver Mining Co Mississippi

Lordsburg Church Set Quarterly Conference Next Monday

Rev. K Campbell will hold the raf quarterly conference for the Lordsburg Methodist Church next Monday night the 20th at 7 30. Everyone is invited by M O Williams.

K. Campbell Lordsburg

Prominent Animasan Enlists as Regional Subscriber

Gee, a well known ranchman from south of Animas, visited the city for business and pleasure on Monday and joined the growing list of subscribers in the region.

T. TR. Gee Animas

Noted Y M C A Lecturer to Speak at High School

Harry Runmer a noted Interstate YMCA lecturer and traveler will address the High School Friday afternoon and again in the evening in a free public lecture at the High School auditorium.

Harry Runmer

Death of Jasper Gale In Duncan Region

Jasper Gale, a well known Duncan region farmer, died in Lordsburg this week and was laid to rest in Duncan Cemetery. Funeral Director Grant Leahy sent the remains Saturday afternoon. He was a native of Australia as was his wife Elizabeth Mayes. For twenty five years the deceased lived as a respected resident.

Jasper Gale Duncan Lordsburg Duncan Cemetery Grant Leahy Australia Elizabeth Mayes

Cummings Returns With Sunset Short Line Auto Road Ads

Secretary J P G Cumminges of the Willcox Chamber arrives with cards promoting the Sunset Short Line Auto Road to Willcox, including a map and legend of station distances and new road signs. Boosters describe locals as proactive supporters.

J. P. G Cumminges Willcox Chamber of Commerce Willcox

Hill Voices Qualifications for Justice of the Peace

Jesse B. Hill states ten years as Justice of the Peace U S Commissioner and Notary Public at Hachita. He resigned but Crant County commissioners refused to accept it and reappointed him. He previously served two terms as county and district court clerk in Sutton County Texas and currently seeks Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 Lordsburg.

U. S Hachita Crant County Sutton County Texas Justice of the Peace of Precinct No. 1 Lordsburg Jesse B. Hill

Borderland roads praised by North Dakotan traveler

P. M. Olsen of Viborg South Dakota praised the Borderland route during a cross country trip. He traveled with a Studebaker big six and a 2509 pound trailer, covering 3880 miles and averaging 16 miles per gallon with no repairs. He commended the southern Arizona stretches as superior to northern routes and credited the Borderland for his return trip.

P.M. Olsen Viborg South Dakota Douglas California Seattle Washington Pacific Coast Olsen Studebaker Borderland Arizona Douglas International

Road Work Progress in Animas Rodeo Corridor

County Road Superintendent J. Augustine and team plus Cox Harrell KR.T. Ward & Co. Howard Boyd and Herbert Strange are doing road work between Animas and Rodeo with several helpers assisting on the project.

J. 1. Augustine Cox and Harrell Kr.t. Ward & Co Howard Boyd Herbert Strange Animas Rodeo

Senate extends time for annual mining claims

Washington DC report states the Senate passed a bill extending the deadline for annual assessment work and mining claims to July 4. The measure moves to the House and aims to aid prospectors, following wartime precedent.

Senate Washington DC. C

Masonic Lecturer John J. Kelly Visits for Annual Inspection

John J. Kelly grand lecturer of the grand lodge F and A M has been in town for several days giving instruction on Masonry and conducting his annual inspection. He is regarded as one of the best posted Masons in the state and is deeply loved, for he teaches Masonry by living it.

John J. Kelly Grand Lodge A. M

Brown and Wagner wed in El Paso surprise ceremony

Mrs Myrtie Brown and Clarence B B Wagner, both of Lordsburg, married December 1 at the First Christian Church in El Paso. The event, linked to a local play by the Woman's Club, surprised friends and ends a romance that began with late arrivals amid rumors among the "Old Maids."

Myrtie Brown Clarence BB. Warner Lordsburg el Paso First Christian Church Milo Atkinson Wagner Woman's Club Tommie Fl Paso

P. T. A. Meeting Monday Night Program

The Par ent-Teachers' Association schedules a lively program for Monday night. Vocal duet by Mrs Wells and Mr Heather. Address by J H Fitzpatrick. Violin solo by Mrs M P Walker. Vocal trio by Miss Bellingham Miss Greekmore and Mr Greer. Closing talk by Rev R L Pearce.

Parent-Teachers’ Association Wells Heather J. H. Fitzpatrick Bellingham Greekmore Mr. Greer Rev R. L. Pearce

Revival notes show over 1300 pledged in budget drive

F O McCauley reports total collection 665 dollars. Evangelist Organ received 281.50 and the Stenders 225. The balance funded local expenses. Sunday evening a church budget of over 1300 was pledged with several other members yet to contribute. This excludes missionary money.

F. O. McCauley Evangelist Organ Stenders

Beware of impostors public notice from national director

A message from Henry H. Rosexfelt National Director warns readers that Rev J J Mastin a reported resident of Hammon Oklahoma has been collecting funds in New Mexico for the Jewish War Sufferers and the American Jewish Relief Committee without authorization Readers are urged to publish a notice cautioning the public about Mastin and his fund raising activities.

J. J. Mastin Hammon Okla New Mexico American Jewish Relief Committee Mr. Mastin

Why Not A Poultry Show In Hidalgo County

A reader urges the Chamber of Commerce to start a poultry show to showcase Hidalgo county’s high grade birds. An expert poultry judge is available locally at little cost to aid in evaluating entries and improving production.

Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce

Governor Campbell Optimistic On Economic Revival

Governor Thomas K. Campbell says the country has passed Depression depths and is on the upswing after returning from a governors conference in Pennsylvania. He reports improving business sentiment and anticipated revival in the weeks ahead.

Phoenis, Arizn Thomas K. Campbell Conference of Governors Pennsylvania

Fitzpatrick for Justice of the Peace in Lordsburg NM

Local citizens of Lordsburg urge J H Fitzpatrick to run for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 1 with a platform Justice to all favors to none. Election set for January 1 1924.

Lordsburg Justice of the Peace N. M J. H. Fitzpatrick

Political announcements seek local offices in Hidalgo County

Jesse B. Hill announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 and L A Kimbrough declares for Constable Precinct No 1 Hidalgo County with election set for January 10 1924.

Precinet No. 1 Hidalgo County L. A. Kimbrough

Candy business ad promises easy home work role

An old typographic job listing offers at home work with no experience needed and zero weekly pay. It invites readers to advertise and send a stamped envelope for details from Bon Bon Candy Makers Co Philadelphia and Watkins Co Winona Minnesota. It claims large scale product reach and a vast user base.

Bon-Bon Candy Makers CO Philadelphia

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Thes Chirostia Helen Foley Moorhead Post Office Bee Carson Hotel Vendome Branley Coon Bel Pans J. HW Fitzpatrick and Babe Frances Margaret Oklahoma City Carson Vendome Hotel D. Pon Chpiatephone S&s & Kirkpatrick Silver City Me W. Wentworth Great Eagle Floorspar Co Society Notes Virden News Ountree Good Kroads Pacs He Bazaar Pat Cyty Porteus Tol. A. and Frisco Atty, Vmehalfrey Cummings Hill North COOD Mrs. Carl Rosted Henry HW. Rosexfelt Campbbell Star Theatre Office of Justice of the Peace Precinet Christian Church Watkins J. BR. Watkins CO Dept Winona Minn Lordsburg Power Co Sunset Hotel M. Cousland Co-Operative Mining Company Car of Michigan Co-Operative Mining Co Lordsburg, New Mexico
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