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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1922

Page

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Copper Queen Smelter Back in Operation in Douglas

The Copper Queen smelter owned by Phelps Dodge reopened yesterday in Douglas. The International notes the restart will restore work for 260 repaired men and aims to employ 4 to 5 hundred total, signaling a return to normal business conditions next Wednesday. Many former workers stayed in Douglas after last spring’s shut down, awaiting the restart.

Douglas International Copper Queen Phelps-Dodge Corporation International Douglas Dowell

Lordsburg Virden Road in Lime Light

District Engineer EB Bandy and Mrs. Bandy met with J L Augustine to discuss the Lordsburg Virden highway. They expect surveying within two months and foresee Hidalgo County developing a fine road system within about a year. The New Mexico Highway Department is praised for its graft free, impartial service led by State Highway Engineer L A Gillett and staff.

EB. L. Bandy L. A. Gillett

Snowbound motorists stranded on Ridge route near Bakersfield

More than 100 people in 25 automobiles are stranded on the Ridge route between Bakersfield and Los Angeles since yesterday due to four feet of snow. The Automobile Club of Southern California sent tractors and drags to clear drifts while rangers and linemen coordinated rescue efforts. A sled was launched from Lebee, 15 miles away, to reach the stranded group.

Bakersfield Los Angeles Automobile Club of Southern California Sanberg Lebee

Area Socials Mention Visits and County Meeting

W F Ritter and family visited J R Fowler and family in Duncan on Friday. Mrs C W O Bannon of Price Utah guests of Mrs C M Smith. Sheriff Oscar Allen and Frank J Coyle notified Chairman Wamel of a county commissioners meeting. Chairman Wamel left Animas for the meeting but returned the same day due to his ill daughter.

W .F. Ritter Duncan J. R. Fowler C W. O'Bannon Price, Utah C. M. Smith Virginia Oscar Allen Frank J. Coyle Wamel Ranch Chairman Wamel Wamel Animas

Last Chance Mine Reports Rich Silver Vein Discovery

The Last Chance mine reports rapid progress with three air drills driving tunnels in three directions. Over 10 000 tons of fine milling ore sit on the dump awaiting mill completion in about sixty days. A 7-foot silver vein in the north drift assays over $20 per ton.

Last Chance J. G. Nicholay Nicholas

Yale Alumni Arizona elects Greenway president

John C. Greenway of Warren was reelected president of the Yale Alumni Association of Arizona at a Country Club dinner. Eighteen Yale alumni attended, and Frank Cullen Brophy was reelected secretary.

Phoenix John C. Greenway Warren Calumet & Arizona Mining Company Yale Alumni Association of Arizona Country Club Yale Frank Cullen Brophy

100 Percent Efficiency At Lordsburg Office

The Southern Pacific notes 21 months with zero errors by Agent J. T. Clayton and Cashier R. B. Ownby at the Lordsburg office. Audit confirms every cent accounted for. Clayton has led the office four years and Ownby served 23 years since starting as a call boy.

J. T. Clayton R. B. Ownby 8. P Lordsburg Clayton California Ownby

Bradberry Snow Reunion Brightens Family Gathering

A reunion at Mrs. A Bradberry's home drew relatives from Winsboro Texas and Tucson Arizona. Mrs. Snow had not seen her sister in over twenty five years and J D Snow hadn’t seen his parents since WWI enlistment. Brother L W Simpson joined the gathering as others planned to arrive for a larger visit. Mrs Bradberry fell ill Sunday evening and was confined to bed.

A. Bradberry F. Snow Winsboro Tex L.W. Simpson

Illinois Central President Greets Lordsburg Friends

Charley H. Markham of the Illinois Central System visited Lordsburg last evening with Charles L. Peabody to tour the side station. John B. Crowell of the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce welcomed the guests on behalf of the county. Next week the paper will discuss Markham’s noted achievements.

Charley H. Markham Hlinoig Central System Charles L. Peabody Lordsburg John B. Crowell Chamber of Commerce Markham

Mrs. Frank R. Coon Named Bankhead Officer in New Mexico

Mrs. Frank R. Coon has been appointed chairman of the Bankhead Highway beautification committee for New Mexico. Director General Rountree praises her as an able woman and sends her the project map and President General of the Woman's Commission instructions. Next week she will share her plans.

Frank R. Coon Bankhead Highway New Mexico Liberal Rountree

Baptist Revival Closes After Successful Week

The Baptist Church revival led by Rev. Geo. West and assisted by Rev. Joe A. Land ended with a large Sunday night reunion. Several conversions occurred and several joined the church after morning worship and baptismal services.

The Baptist Church Geo. West Joe A. Land

Gilpin Extends Thanks to Lordsburg Helpers

Aviator Gilpin thanks Lordsburg residents and named helpers Ronald Egan Neely Marsalis Wade Smith and Mr Gammon for assistance during his recent stay in the city as reported in the Lordsburg Liberal.

Fi Paso Texas Lordsburg Ronald Egan Neely Marsalis Wade Smith Mr. Gammon W, Gilpin

Anniversary Picnic On Tank Mt Sparks Local Rumor

A crowd from Conners joined a Sunday picnic to celebrate the third anniversary of Mr and Mrs Conner at Tank Mountain. Notes mention Teddy Tidwell reporting to a creek party and chatter about Jessie Fads and a widowed Animas resident sorting love affairs since Saturday night January 21. Frank Croom reportedly lost his gate-guard job at Conners.

Conners Tank Mt Frank Croom

Local Hospital Updates From Lordsburg

Mrs J G Burleson here for major operation is doing very nicely. R C Johnson of Gold Hill is improving. Mrs Floyd Hightower of Duncan here for minor operation. Harry Wacker had tonsils and adenoids removed. Out playing with Hughie Tuesday. Mrs Albert Rogers here for minor operation. E Sandoval who was recently cut up at a dance is doing nicely.

J. G. Burleson R .C. Johnson Gold Hill Mra Floyd Hightower Duncan Harry Wacker Hughie Albert Rogers E. Sandoval

Greeting from the President letter from 1922

W Sproule writes from San Francisco on January 24 1922 praising a Lordsburg photograph with five men incl Mr Holt. He notes Vallandigham's death and expresses regret and regards for Holt.

San Francisco Mr. Holt Stat Lordsburg Vallandigham

Wright Cleared on Most Livestock Charges in Grand Jury Defense

M. Q. Hardin defended J. Rh. Wright of Hed Rock in Silver City on several counts of violating live stock laws. The jury failed to convict on all but one count, Mart predicting the grand jury will clear that remaining charge. Wright represented the State Cattlemen's Association.

M. Q. Hardin Silver City J. Rh. Wright Hed Rock Mart Wright State Cattlemen's Association

Ritters Return Home After Sequence of Social Honors

Mr and Mrs W F Ritter and sons Billy and Bobby returned to El Paso Tuesday after many social functions held in their honor. Readers recall Mrs Inderrieden hosted an elaborate dinner, Mrs Tredway a buffet supper, breakfasts by Mrs Inderrieden, and entertainments by Mr and Mrs Briel and Mr and Mrs M P Walker.

W. F. Ritter Billy Bobby el Paso

Christian Endeavor Day Meeting at the Christian Church

The Christian Church hosts a Christian Endeavor Day program on Sunday February 5 beginning about 7 30 PM. The service includes songs numbers 3 142 104 130 118 and 325 with prayers and readings by Richard Shanklin Shirley Belch and Johnnie Tyson. Alfred Conner and Johnnie Tyson preside at the piano and the program includes remarks by the pastor and a reading of When and Where the Christian Endeavor Movement Began by Jew ell Ownby.

Christian Endeavor The Christian Church Richard Shanklin Jewell Ownby Shirley Belch Johnnie Tyson Alfred Conner

Compliment to Mrs Mitchell Entertained in Los Angeles Guest

Mrs M P Walker hosts a complimentary afternoon for Mrs EBJ Mitchell of Los Angeles. Tonight Mrs Frank R Coon hosts a formal dinner for Mrs Mitchell.

M. P. Walker EB JL Mitchell Los Angeles Frank R. Coon Mitchell

Texas Father from Slaton Visits Wood Family

Geo Wood, father of Beryl Wood from Slaton Texas, visits his parents Mr and Mrs L B Wood. He was previously paralyzed in an accident for which he won an $18 000 judgment against the railroad company. The case has been appealed.

Geo. Wood Beryl Wood Slaton Texas L. B. Wood

Two Day Rodeo Planned in Lordsburg This February

Cattle man M A Phillips announces a two day rodeo in Lordsburg on February 21 and 22 under Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce auspices. Events include calf roping broncho busting heifer roping and pony races with cash prizes and a concluding dance and minstrel show. Local committee members and a big audience are anticipated.

M. A. Phillips Separ J. W. Phillips Deming Rodeo Society Lordsburg Hidalgo County Phillips Jon B. Crowell M. Chase Wadk B. Smith Eugene Montague Henry Winslow Sunshine Trio Woman's Club

Deming Editor Named Postmaster by President

Major Clyde Earle Ely editor of the Deming Graphic and former overseas officer was named postmaster at Deming by the President. The appointment follows his leadership of the local cavalry troop and his service record.

Clyde Earle Ely Deming Graphic Dening Ely

W M Notes on Teas Meetings and Officers

The W M notes a tea at the Parsonage with a program including piano duets solos and readings. The group reflects on a successful year led by President Mrs. R M Reynolds and lists officers and upcoming devotional meetings and home mission study sessions.

W. M Rh. M. Reynolds Vanderpool Paul Douglas R. M. Reynolds M. M. Stocker Chas Fuller Bean Cor W. H. Small Rsa

Calumet & Arizona Smelter to Resume Copper Production

Calumet & Arizona Mining confirms February 11 restart for its smelter in Douglas with about 320 workers to be hired. Copper Queen smelter expected to start concurrently. Warren district workers to be recalled as operations ramp up and old staff seek reemployment through John Jeffery, employment agent.

Gol John G. Ivernway Calumet & Arizona Mining Company Warren A. Amelter Gal Greenway He Iltow Joli Jeffery Owell Arizonay Warren Dhatriet

Arizona Girls Prompt Local Notices In Tucson Community

Fragmentary OCR reports three young women tied to Tucson offices at the Bnow tailoring and pressing shop. Miss Mae Snow and twelve Kimbrough were employed. Miss Agnes Kirkbride, formerly with the post office, took a bookkeeper role in Phoenix.

Arizona Tucson Ingwe Mae Snow Tweelve Kimbrough Bnow Tailoring and Pressing Agnes Kirkbride Phoenix

Crocker Appointed Surgeon for Clifton Department

Upon recommendation of Dr W Brown chief surgeon of the BEW System Dr M M Crocker has been appointed surgeon for the Clifton Department He has held the PL supervision for fifteen years and now serves as surgeon for Clifton during that period

W. Brown M. M. Crockr Clifton Crocker

Senator Holm O. Borsim Named Pension Committee Chairman

Senator Holm O. Borsim is named chairman of the important pension committee. The appointment is a notable honor for New Mexico's junior senator in under a year of service.

Holm O. Borsim Holt O. Burcum New Mexico

Telear Mining Mexico Mines Yerbanis camp under review

Fitz, overseeing mining interests, left Saturday for Torreon Mexico to decide if restarting the Yerbanis gold camp is advisable. He has paid assessments on the property for eight years and hopes operations can resume.

Flobert FF. Fitz Torreon Mexico

Assessor's Notice Tax Schedule Due Date

Taxpayers must resubmit the fully filled tax schedule by the 15th or face penalties as required by law. J. L. Jordan, County Assessor, issues the county notice.

J. L. Jordan

Vanderpool Family Summer Visit Mentioned in El Paso

James and Mary Prewitt Vanderpool, children of Rev. W. O. Vanderpool of El Paso, are spending a month visiting Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Vanderpool.

James Mary Prewitt Vanderpool W. 8. Vanderpool el Paso W. Hl, Vanderpool

Also Mentioned on This Page

Virden Lime Light North Drift Greenway Bradberry Illinois Central Bankhead Gilpin Animal News Teddy Tidwell Jessie N. E. Tidwell Spuds Connery Croom Middle Animas 5. W Lordsburg Hospital W. Sproule Repters Mrs Mitchell M.A. Phillips W .M C.and A. Smelter Col. Greenway Tupesday Daily International Rizona Gees BE. PL &S. W Telear Mining
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