Lordsburg Village Council Eases Salaries and Appoints New Marshal
The February 2 1925 Lordsburg New Mexico village council meeting approved salaries and bills totaling 1182.63 dollars and accepted the resignation of Harry McKeel. Charles Conner was appointed marshal and street superintendent at 50 dollars per month. The council also raised the water superintendent salary by 15 dollars monthly and authorized a tire set up to 100 dollars.
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Board of Trustees
Lordsburg
New Mexico
G. W. Hanner
C. C. Fuller
Rh. A Egan
C. P. Austin
KR. K. McDonlad
Fuller
Egan
Harry McKeel
Chas. Conner
Austin
McDonald
Austin, Fuller
Egon
Messrs
Ritter
Walker
Water Department
Sewer Department
Cochise County Sets Pace for State Prosperity Banquet
Willcox hosted a Prosperity Banquet drawing boosters from Cochise County and beyond. Delegates from Douglas Bisbee Bowie San Simon Tombstone Benson Phoenix and Lordsburg pledged to a county organization to boost wealth and land use. Hidalgo County land potential for onions and cotton highlighted with plans to supply young onions locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willcox
Cochise County
Douglas
Bisbee
Bowie
San Simon
Tombstone
Benson
Phoenix
Lordsburg
G. Preston Jeffus
Chamber of Commerce
H. O. Parks
Wilson
G O. Anderson
Willcox Chamber of Commerce
J. A. Guinm
Liberal
W. M. S. Tea Held Friday at Mrs Coon’s Home
The regular W. M. S. Tea will be held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank R. Coon.
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Frank R. Coon
Master Mechanic W G Reed Visits 8th P Shop
W G Reed, succeeding O B Schoenky as master mechanic, inspected the 8 P Shops department yesterday and made a favorable impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Reed
O. B. Schoenky
Lordsburg Mercantile’s Manager Earns Top Ad Praise
Public praise awards Manager E. M. Fisher of the Lordsburg Mercantile Co for the cleverest advertising in New Mexico this season. The editor lauds the campaign as the sharpest seen in years.
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E. M. Fisher
Lordsburg Mercantile Co
New Mexico
Lordsburg Merchants Bypass Mail Order Prices
Local promotion touts Lordsburg Mercantile Co. and Union Clothing Store ads as superior to mail order houses in the United States. Readers are urged to compare prices and favor home merchants over distant catalogs.
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Lordsburg Mercantile Co
Union Clothing Store
United States
Lordsburg Bread Tops All Other Brands
A local grocer notes customers should request Lordsburg bread when calling or visiting the shop as no outside bread can beat its quality.
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Lordsburg
Bennie Goes To Big Ranch Ben
S Dunagan has turned over his cafe interests to his brother Walter and will take a position with E K Warren Cattle Co at Headquarters Ranch Ben's family will live in the big ranch house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. S. Dunagan
Walter
E. K. Warren Cattle Co
Ben
Vendome Hotel Change: New Management Assumes Charge
Mrs. Edna Lawdon sells her stake in the Vendome hotel to Steyskal and Kemp of Silver City. Mr. O L Kemp will oversee operations and maintain the hotel’s courteous guest service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Lawdon
Vendome Hotel
Steyskal & Kemp
Silver City
O. L. Kemp
County Commissioners Seal Regular Session Appoints Highway Overseers
The county board met in regular session on Monday and carried out routine business. They appointed a list of highway overseers including Ed Rhoades of Lordsburg F F Merrill of Virden P M Bwig of Animas J T McCants of Steins J A Croom of Cloverdale and E F Lane of Playas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Ed. Rhoades
Lordsburg
F. F. Merrill
Virden
P. M. Bwig
A. T. Johnson
Animas
J. T. McCants
Steins
J. A. Croom
Cloverdale
E. F. Lane
Playas
Your Income Tax Head of Family Rules and Credits 1924
The article explains head of a family status for single taxpayers supporting relatives. It covers a $2,500 personal exemption, plus a $400 credit per dependent under 18 or unable to self support. A dependent need not live with the taxpayer. Examples compare an unmarried son supporting an aged mother at home versus in another city, showing how exemptions and credits apply. The head of family exemption can be claimed by one member per household and the $400 credit does not apply to spouses.
Better Go Slow By Elmer Jones
Elmer K. Jones, whose wife was struck by Mrs. Bartletts Ford, says the car was moving slowly but about 18 ft outside the roadway. He warns learners to slow down and vows to refer speeders by his house to the judge, urging help for City Marshal Conner to curb speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer K. Jones
Bartletts Ford
Conner
Prominent Easterners Visit Pittsburgh Couple
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McGhee of Pittsburgh are touring the country and recently visited Panama Canal. They spent several days with Mrs. D. W. Briel and her family.
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W. 8. McGhee
Pittsburgh
Panama Canal
Mr. McGhee
D. W. Briel
Smalls Return From Florida Winter Visit
Mr and Mrs W H Small return from a winter in Florida noting only two rainy days and mild cold They visited many eastern and southern states and express gladness to return to the sunshine land The note ends with the sentiment that they are glad to be back and that their neighbors are glad to see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Small
Florida
Mr. Small
Sunshine Land
Indiana Soldier Locates Land in Rich Valley
John F. Cole, an Indiana ex-serviceman and expert cook at the Modern cafe, located a piece of our valley land yesterday. He predicts limited land in the future and a rise in people seeking property.
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John F. Cole
Indiana
Charity Drive Aids Albuquerque Children’s Home
Rev. W. H. Stevens represents the Children’s Home at Albuquerque built by Dr. Lukens, a leading benefactor, as generous contributions arrive to support the cause.
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W. H. Stevens
Albuquerque
Dr. Lukens
Express rates cut in Mountain States to 40 percent
L P Bergman superintendent of the American Railway Express Company at El Paso visited Rio Grande division agent G B Borom and announced a big reduction in local express rates from 26 to 40 percent, aligning Mountain States with eastern and western regions as prosperity year begins.
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L. P. Bergman
American Railway Express Company
el Paso
Rio Grande
G. Borom
New Mexico Weekly Industrial Review Highlights Regional Projects
Albuquerque installs x ray equipment for veterans bureau. Tucumcari advances paving of 60 blocks. Roswell reports oil refinery completion and a 20 barrel daily Hogback well. Las Cruces plants 1500 acres cotton. Santo Tomas grant 6000 acres bought. Fort Sumner notes spudding of well 16 miles southeast. Carlsbad ships 120 carloads cattle. Other towns report water system work and proposed plants.
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Albuquerque
Veterans’ Bureau
Roswell
First State Refining Company
Midwest Refining Company
Dawson—Lorita First Aid
8Oceral Club
Las Cruces
Texas
Santo Tomas Grant
North Fourth Street
Bernalillo
Albuquerque Gas & Electric Company
Hope
Florida
Tucumecari
Carlsbad—War Finance Corporaton
Fort Sumper
Fort Sumner Oil Company
Anita Company hires N B Larsh as mining engineer
Captain R A Allison mine superintendent at the Anita Copper Company announces the appointment of Engineer N B Larsh nephew of Paul Larsh the noted mining engineer. Larsh a University of Missouri School of Mines graduate and former Guggenheim associate has worked in South America New Mexico and other districts. The Nellie Bly property is expected to yield significant returns as Anita Co ships two 60 ton ore cabs to the El Paso smelter.
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R.A. Allison
Anita Copper Company
N. B. Larsh
Paul Larsh
School of Mines
University of Missouri
South America
Guggenheims
New Mexico
Anita Co
el Paso
Nellie Bly
Miss Pearl Peak Enrolls at Silver City School
High school notes show Pearl Peak and sister Muby attending a Silver City school with several peers. Alumni Martin Foley works in Tucson. Viola Thomas moves opposite Carsican Church. Margaret Green shines in basketball while balancing studies. Florence Johnson signs off.
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Miss Pearl Peak
Silver City
Muby
Miss Wallace
Miss Candy
Martin Foley
Tucson
Miss McCall
Miss Bynum
Miss Finney
Townsend
Birchfield
Viola ‘Thomas
Carsican Church
Margaret Green
Viola and
Jewell
Mr. Cougill
Raymond
Scotty
Frank Brown Enters Amateur Lightweight Classic
Frank Brown of the Los Angeles Athletic Association enters the amateur lightweight boxing classic and appears set to contend for victory. He projects confidence and shows strong form as he pursues the title.
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Frank Brown
Los Angeles Athletic Association
Unification Plan Discussed by Methodist Leaders
Nashville reports Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Church South has accepted the chair of a committee promoting unification of northern and southern branches. He opened an office in Richmond and invites broad discussion of the plan and its effects as it heads toward final votes in the 1925 annual conferences with approval by three fourths.
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Nashville, Tenn
Friends of Unification’ Movement
James Cannon, Jr
M.be. Church
South
Methodist Church
Cannon
Rnichmond Andhhat
Fiayman
Methodist Episcopal Church
Greer Returns to Lordsburg Head of Inspection Relieves Curl
A. H. Greer, former head of the Lordsburg inspection department, returns to relieve Inspector L. F. Curl who moves to Marfa. Greer has proven capable and will reunite with Ray, Wilde and Moore in a strong team.
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A. H. Greer
Lordsburg
L. F. Curl
Marfa
Greer
Ray
Wilde and
Moore
Hundred Ton Mill for American Mine
Construction engineer W. W. Elliott of Clifton visited the area and announced the immediate start of a modern 10 ton gravity and oil flotation mill for the American mine south of Hachita. Owner Charles Fowles aims to begin reducing ore as soon as possible amid rising interest in the district.
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W. W. Elliott
Clifton
Hog Peak
Hachita Digtric
Hachita
Charles Fowles
Jefferson Davis Highway Routed Through New Mexico
The New Mexico legislature by joint resolution designates a branch of the Jefferson Davis Highway through the state. The route starts on the El Paso Las Cruces highway at the Texas line, goes north to Las Cruces, then west via the 7 per cent System through Cambray Deming Gage Separ Lordsburg Steins Rodeo to the Arizona line, with all segments improved except the Las Cruces to Dona Ana Luna County stretch.
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New Mexico
Lordalmirg
United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Confederate Veterans
National Highways Association
el Paso
Las Cruces
Texas
Cambray
Deming
Gage
Separ
Lordsburg
Steins
Rodeo
Arizona
Dona Ana
Luna
Conner elected City Marshal by unanimous vote
It was understood the cone stabulary election would appoint the city marshal. precinct No. 1 voters chose Charles A. Conner and the council approved him unanimously. Conner pledges to honor the trust while Harry McKeel retires after serving as marshal and constable.
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Cone
Charles A. Conner
Charlie
Mmarshal
Hils
Harry McKeel
Stan Theatre Weeknight Programs and Big Picture Preview
The Stan Theatre announces a week of shows including Prodigal Judge Jack Dempay and The Iron Man along with Comedy and Andy Gumps. A ten reel feature The Great White Way promises thrills in every scene amid a busy February slate.
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Prodigal Judge
Jack Dempay
Printers
Bellboy
the Iron Man
Andy Gumps
Great White Way
Glasses Offered by Tuc Son Optician Dr Sehell
Dr Sehell the optician of Tuc son was busy on Thursday and will stop on his return from Clifton and Morenci on Wednesday the 11th if appointments are made at the hotel. Noon or 2 p.m. preferred.
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Sehell
Optician
Tucson
Clifton and Morenci
Library Benefit Supper To Aid Lordsburg Library
A library benefit supper hosted by the library association will be held Saturday from 5 p m in the library room opposite Hardin Hotel. Residents are urged to attend and support the local library project in Lordsburg.
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Hardin Hotel
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Bakery Keeps Bread Prices Steady
Despite rising flour costs the Lordsburg Bakery announced no bread or baked goods price increase after two weeks of advertising. The decision contrasts with surging flour prices and signals ongoing price stability for customers.
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Lordsburg
Col Potter in Town
Col Dell M. Potter, a road enthusiast, visited the area Tuesday while traveling from Washington and other eastern points.
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Col. Potter
Col
Dell M. Potter
Washington
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the Common Council
Harry McKeel Marshal
A. W. Morningstar
R. W. Aldrich
Horsefeed
Atty
Jae Cancanra
Lordsburg Printing Co
Lordsburg Power Co
Lordsburg Library Assn
Lordsburg Water Dept
Julio Servantez
IE Testosterone
W. Aldrich
Ccidinciasigisemmuaiceag Ae
Power i
Lordsburg Telephone Co
Wyte
W. M.S. Tea
Bennie
Big
Elmer Jones
Smalls
NEW Mexico Weekly Industrial Review
Lula
Betty Jane
Betty
Bess
Florence Johnson
American
Jerferson Davis
Cfpy Marshal Conner
Stan Theatre Program
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