New Mexico Gas Field Officially Designated North of Lordsburg
The U S government officially designates a gas field in New Mexico north of Lordsburg covering 1600 acres. The Aztec area in Section 16 and 17 Township 90 North Range 11 West is defined as producing gas field under March 11 1920 regulations. Production was first announced October 15 1924 and this marks the first government recognition of a producing gas structure in the state.
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United States
New Mexico
Feild
Aztec
Spry
U. S. General Land Office
Department of the Interior
New Mexico Meridian
State of New Mexico
Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexican
Lordsburg
Wartime President Woodrow Wilson Dies at Age
Washington mourns as Woodrow Wilson, wartime president and world figure, dies after a four year illness. He shared the nation’s belief in serving its best interests and follows Harding in passing. History will credit his large place in history.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Harding
Mrs Stevenson Hosts Old Fashioned Quilting Party
Mrs T M Stevenson entertained with an almost delightful old fashioned quilting party on Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Chase Fuller Mrs Wag ner Mrs Small Mrs E J Fuller Mrs Chase Mrs Griffith Mrs Crock er Mrs Hanner and Mrs Nicholson. Refreshments of fruit salad cake and coffee followed the quilting.
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T. M. Stevenson
Chase Fuller
Wagner
Small
E. J. Fuller
Chase
Griffith
Crocker
Hanner
Nicholson
Lyday Family Returns After Six Week Midwest Tour
Mr. and Mrs. BE F Lyday came home Saturday night after a six week visit with relatives in Galesburg Minneapolis Newton Kansas and Winnipeg Manitoba where the mercury drops.
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BE. F. Lyday
Galesburg
Minneapolis
Newton
Kansas
Winnipeg
Manitoba
The Bobbies Host Dancing Party at Margaret Geen Home
The Bobbies held a dancing party last Friday at Margaret Geen's home with a red and white color scheme in refreshments and decorations. Everyone enjoyed the event and a repeat party is hoped for.
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Margaret Geen
They'll Come Back Before Long
Mr and Mrs R R Jernigan of Red Rock will join sons Bruce and Roy who work for the Miami Copper Company and return soon as most workers do.
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R. R. Jernigan
Red Rock
Bruce
Roy
Miami Copper Company
N. and T. Club Hosts Guests at Meeting
Mrs. J. I. Winslett led the N. and T. Club Tuesday with special guests Mrs. Small Mrs. Crowell and Billy Mrs. Walter and Mrs. Charles Sullivan in attendance for the social gathering.
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J. I. Winslett
N. and T. Club
Small
J. C. Miller Named Manager at Lordsburg Mercantile
The Lordsburg Mercantile Co announces J. C. Miller of Silver City as the new department manager. Miller brings years of hardware trade experience to the position, and will oversee daily operations and staff.
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J. C. Miller
Silver City
The
Lordsburg Mercantile Co
Barnwell Recital Brilliant Success
Mrs. O Barnwell and pupils perform to a capacity crowd at Knights of Pythias hall in Barnwell. Participants include Jewell Ownby Mary Lou Jordan Rachel Wood Ruth Wood June Barnwell Mary Crowell Pauline Austin Florence Cureton Winifred Walker Beatrice Figueroa and notable dances by the dancing class parasol dance Haggedy Ann character dance solo Japanese Girl and closing pianologue Fair Warning.
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O. Barnwell
Knights of Pythias Hall
Jewell Ownby
Mary Lou Jordan
Rachel
Ruth Wood
June Barnwell
Mary Crowell
Pauline Austin
Florence Cureton
Winifred Walker
Beatrice Figueroa
Jewell
Let
S P Improvements Continue At Southern Pacific Station
Chief Benzie leads ongoing S P water service work erecting two Rose air columns east and west of the station to supply hot oil to main engines running from L A to FB The pipes will be encased in felt and cement for water protection and heat conservation One engine will substitute for three on long runs increasing economy.
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Benzie
Southern Pacific Water Service
L. A
Church of Christ Services and Evangelistic Meetings
The Church of Christ led by Minister T. A. Phillips lists services for February 10 1924 with Bible School at 10 a m Lord's Supper and preaching at 11 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m evangelistic meetings with Brother Brown of Deming begin Wednesday February 13 and aim to win many souls to Christ.
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J. M. Dorrance
Jesus
George Shelley
Bro. Brown
Deming
Christ
Judge Ryan Loses Bank Cash in South Carolina Failures
Judge Raymond R. Ryan, attending court business, reported his about 700 dollars in American National Bank and his two sons with around 400 dollars in Silver City National savings were lost to bank failures. He spoke of his ill son Richard’s severe illness and kept checks from being sent for bills.
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Raymond R. Ryan
Silver City
Jucge
American National
Richard
Ryan Wee
Western Union Office Gains Electric Power Upgrade
W. J. Loyd, Western Union expert, installs intermediate batteries operated by electric motors fed by Lordsburg Power Company. System will improve service between El Paso and the Clifton Moreno district, adding to the existing 320 volt line. Lordsburg will take 160 volts, El Paso 160.
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W. J. Loyd
Western Union
Lordsburrg Power Company
el Paso
Chifton-Moreno
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Woman's Club February meeting chaired by Mrs Fuller
The Lordsburg Woman's Club held its February gathering at Mrs Peak's home with new president Mrs Claud Fuller presiding. Several members including Mrs KH W Aldrich Mrs O Barnwell and Mrs A L Green were welcomed. Reports shared and plans for the year discussed followed by refreshments.
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Lordsburg Woman's Club
Local Hospital Notes Include Surgeries And Treatments
Mrs J O Phillips received medical treatment at Lordsburg Hospital. Malcolm Gammon had a successful appendectomy. Mrs Laura E Lee underwent an X-ray. Osasia Levario was there for a major operation.
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J. O. Phillips
Malcolm Gammon
Laura E. Lee
Osasia Levario
Much Loved S. P. Man Killed by Locomotive Near Benson
Isaac McKinney of the S. P. construction force died instantly when struck by locomotive No. 110 near Benson last Friday. He was credited with installing the new turntable and was remembered for his kindness and friendly demeanor by all who knew him.
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Isaac McKinney
S. P
Benson
Mrs. Coon to Be Honored at Bridge Tea
Mrs. Dunlap will entertain at bridge next Saturday afternoon in a complimentary tribute to Mrs. Coon. The event will be hosted at the Dunlap residence with guests joining in a social afternoon of bridge and refreshments.
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Mrs. Coon
Gass Visits Wife in Ysleta Over Sunday
K Gass visited his wife at Ysleta over Sunday, leaving details sparse but confirming a brief domestic trip and location.
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K. Gass
Ysleta
Star Theatre Week Picks Feature Hoot Gibson and More
The program lists Star Theatre offerings from Sunday Feb 10 with Dead Game starring Hoot Gibson to Tuesday Feb 12 and 13 with Java Head and other titles. It includes 3 Wise Fools and Gentlemen of Leisure, plus End of Steel Trail and In The Days of Daniel Boone, a two reel comedy Nobodys Darling, and star Peggy Baby in separate slots.
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Hoot Gibson
Wise Fools
Java Head
Gentlemen of Leisure
Jack Holt
Daniel Boon
Baby Peggie
Last Kerr Brother Elmer Weds Cora Tippits at Home
Elmer Kerr the last of the Kerr brothers to marry joined Miss Cora Tippits, daughter of her Duncan-area father, in a home ceremony conducted by Judge Marsalis. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents.
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Elmer Kerr
Kerr Brothers
Benedicts
Cora Tippits
Duncan
T. A. Kerr
Marsalis
Kerr
Six F s Elect New Officers in February Meeting
The Six F s held their business meeting on Monday February 4 electing Helen Kelso as president and Thelma Bartlett as secretary treasurer. Initiation night is Friday with plans to have new members ride the elephant and invites any other freshman girls to apply.
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F's
Helen Kelso
Thelma Bartlett
Local Hospital Notes On Minor Procedures
Dirce Moss at Moss Hospital underwent a minor operation. Joe Walker from Animas also underwent a minor operation. A special nurse from El Paso is assigned for Judge Oliver G. King of Animas. Miss Stith arrived last night and is praised for her work.
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Joe Walker
Animas
el Paso
Oliver G. King
Miss Stith
Palace on wheels called Blunderbus visits city
Blundertus described as the finest palace on wheels in the United States was owned by A. B Smythe, a Cleveland financier, and was seen in the city Tuesday afternoon.
Bavens Host Saturday Bridge Club Evening
Dr and Mrs Bavens entertained the Saturday evening bridge club last week in their home. The gathering featured light refreshments and a competitive session among local players.
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Mrs. Bavens
Hidalgo County Grants Right of Way to Postal Telegraph
At a regular county meeting Chairman J R Ownby and Commissioners Houlihan Maloney with Clerk Reynolds approved a right of way for the Postal Telegraph Company across Hidalgo County from east to west. The firm has many cross arms in Lordsburg and plans to begin operations soon. The new line runs from El Paso to the Pacific coast.
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J. R. Ownby
Houlihan and Maloney
Reynolds
Postal Telegraph Company
Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
el Paso
Pacific Coast
Big Corporations Back Grant County Schools
Judge Raymond R. Ryan notes three large firms the Southern Pacific Company the El Paso and Southwestern Company and the Phelps Dodge Corporation stepped in to save Grant county schools facing closure due to bank disasters by paying taxes not due until June.
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Raymond R. Ryan
Southern Pacific Company
el Paso & Southwestern Company
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
Grant County
General Greenway Inspects 85 Branch
General John C. Greenway, GM of the . & A. Company, visited Warren last week to inspect the 85 branch, ably run by Karl L Mohler. He also joined the Mohler family to meet baby Lola Mae who reportedly earned the blue ribbon.
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John C. Greenway
A. Company
Warren
Karl L Mohler
Mra. Greenway Alonr
Mohler
Lola Mae
School notes celebrate meetings and changes at Ry Ima Fairly
Mrs L BR Jones entertained the Orchestra. The Literary Society program featured Talullah Syday Viola Thomas Jewell Ownby and Ruby Peak. A talk on Our Relations with Mexico and a debate on coal mining were held. Haircuts and room shifts noted. Milk given to undernourished Spanish American children. One case of nMuops reported.
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L. BR. Jones
Helen Chase
Literary Society
Talullah Syday
Viola Thomas
Jewell Ownby
Mexico
Ruby Peak
Ora Fuller
Calvin Gonner
Clay Fuller
Alfred Conner
Beryl Wood
Mildred Trimble
Woman's Club
Safety First Drives Grant Residents to Banks Elsewhere
The Silver City Independent reports Grant County residents are now banking in Lordsburg El Paso Albuquerque and Deming as local options wane.
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Silver City
Grant County
Lordsburg
el Paso
Albuquerque
Deming
Mrs Varle Kerr Hosts S and 8 Club Afternoon
Mrs Varle Kerr entertained the S and 8 Club yesterday afternoon with special guests Mrs Downey Mrs Gammon and Mrs Charles Sullivan at her home.
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Varle Kerr
S. and 8
Tea at Mrs Roy Peak Home Friday Afternoon
The regular afternoon tea will be held at the home of Mrs Roy Peak Friday afternoon February 8th.
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Roy Peak
Railroad Avenue to Become a Boulevard
The Southern Pacific Company land on Railroad Avenue will be upgraded into a boulevard. City officials plan to drain Lake Hidalgo between Vendome and Union station and lay a surfaced highway from the east garage to the Small Chase Allen block. The project aligns with government roads programs and aims to place the city on a leading footing.
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Southern Pacific Company
Supt
Conroy
N. M
Lake Hidalgo
Vendome
Union Station
Small-Chase-Allen
State funds safe in bank failures
Deposits of state funds in four Girant county banks that closed Monday are fully protected. State Treasurer Warren Graham said the Silver City National bank holds 05,621 covered by a 886,000 surety bond and 840,500 in personal bonds. The Silver City Savings Bank carries 13,085 with a 820,000 surety bond. The American National of Silver City has 848,008 covered by bonds totaling 85,000. The Bank at Tyrone shows 17, "'HM" protected by a 21,500 surety bond.
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Girant County
Warren Graham
Silver City
Tyrone
State Tribune
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Events
Sunday school starts at 10 a m led by Geo P Jeffua with preaching at 11 a m on The Road To The City. The Border League Union session and evening service follow with Poem The House by the Side. Pastor Walter H Vanderpool invites all to worship.
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P. Jeffua
Border League Union
Mrs Bridget Malone Struck by Stroke Amid Illness
Mrs Bridget Malone, a pioneer woman, suffered a stroke and is in serious condition due to her advanced age. Her daughter Mrs C Hollinger arrived from California on No 102 to attend to her mother’s illness.
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Bridget Malone
C. ¥. Hollinger
California
Drove to El Paso A D Jackson and party travel notes
A D Jackson Mrs Long Mr Aldrich and son Richard Mra Elfe and G A Wood drove to El Paso last week Mrs Aldrich and son remained for a few days with Mr and Mrs Stengele George and A D D gay Juarez water is fine
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A. D. Jackson
Mrs. Long
Mr. Aldrich
Richard
Mra
Elfe
G. A. Wood
el Paso
Aldrich
Soy
Stengele
George
A. DD. Gay
Juarez
Long-Lived People Claim Centenarian Deaths and Animas Visit
Judge J. G. McFarland from Animas reports his mother died at nine and his father-in-law had died previously at age 108, noting two long lives in a Liberal town report.
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J. G. McFarland
Animas
Optimistic Editor Sees Good Times Yet
The Silver City Enterprise editor EB A Woodhull argues the county will rebound from bank closures with payrolls totaling about half a million dollars in the near term and renewed mining activity. He notes farmers expect a good crop and cites a resilient climate, urging not to worry despite recent disasters.
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Silver City
Grant County
EB. A. Woodhull
American National
Deming
G. Sassett
Chine Copper
Fort Bayard
Mhelpaelidge Corp
Soteuoud
Hanover ML
Empire Zinc Co
Tate Toschers Gallewe
Black Hawk Mining
Santa Fe Railroad
National Guard
Four Forty Five to El Paso Record Drive Leisure
Mr Wade Smith and Mrs Wade Smith and Miss Lonne Kinnon and J E Devina drove to El Paso on Saturday in four hours and forty five minutes. The trip was made for Paviona entertainment.
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Mes
Wade AL. Smith
Lonne Kinnon
J. E. Devina
EL Paso
New District Court Stenographer from Carlsbad Appointed
Virginia Thayer of Carlsbad is named district court stenographer and is described as one of New Mexico's fair daughters born in the vale She made her first visit to Lordshore with Judge Ubis this week.
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Miseirginia Thayer
Carlsbad
New District Court
New Mexico
Vlale
Lordshore
Ubis Week
Burke Family Visit Spotted In Deming Overnight Stay
M Burke and wife of Deming sat in on Sunday with Mr and Mrs J W Burke. The parents spent Saturday night visiting their children in Deming during a 260 50 game weekend.
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M. Burke
Deming
Mra
J. W. Burke
Harry Wacker and Family Visit Deming Tuesday
Harry Wacker and his family drove to Deming on Tuesday for an unspecified visit likely in a local event or family trip, with no additional details provided about purpose or activities.
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Harry Wacker
Deming
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Star Theatre Program
Dircemoss Hospital
RE. J. Wood
General Greenway
Ry Ima Fairly
A. A
Womans Club
S. Club
W. M.S
Railroad Avenue
Walter H. Vanderpool
Mrs
New District Court Stone
First National Bank
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