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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1925

Page

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Nichols Pays High Tribute to Trainmen

Wm. Nichols chairman of the board of examiners for Southern Pacific train rules and J. F. Miller with P. K. Irwin conducted a training course in Safety First. Nichols praised the 16 000 men served, noting SP train crews are the best and most efficient in the world.

Wm. Nichols Southern Pacific Train Rules J. F. Miller P. K. Irwin Nichols Mr. Nichols 8. P Southern Pacific

Rountree Opens Houston Headquarters for Good Roads Meet

J A Rountree director general of the United States Good Roads Association and related groups opens temporary offices in Houston to coordinate a joint convention April 21 to 25. He will hire stenographers and issue vast promotional material while Birmingham handles mail and publicity.

J. A. Rountree United States Good Roads Association Bankhead National Highway Association United States Good Roads Show Houston Rountree United States Covention Birmingham Houston Chronicle

Hardin Family Visit Extends From Yuma To Hugo Oklahoma

Millard Hardin and his wife traveled from Yuma to stay with his father M. Q. Hardin and sister in law Mrs. I Conner. The women then planned a month long visit with sister Mrs. Watson at Hugo Oklahoma.

Millard Hardin Yuma M. Q. Hardin I. ©. Conner

Second Coming of Christ Talk at Christian Church

You are invited to hear T. A. Philips discuss the Second Coming of Christ at the Christian Church on Sunday February 15 at 7 30 p m.

T. A. Phillips Christ The Christian Church

Officer Lyman Garrett Slashed in Vasedon Disturbance

Officer Lyman Garrett was attacked while trying to quell a disturbance in Vasedon. Francisco Carson seized him from behind and slashed with a pocket knife, wounding the officer, who shot Carson in the arm and subdued him. Garrett, though injured, is out of danger and expected to serve for many more years. Warrants are being issued. further legal action follows.

Lyman Garrett Vasedon Francisco Carson C. B. Austin Lordsburg Hospital W. Marsalis Garrett

Michigan Friends Dine With Editor On Auto Tour

Mr and Mrs Allen Havens of Bellevue Michigan guests at the editor luncheon Monday in a visit that brought a touch of Old Home Town Their trip from Los Angeles to their home in the north covered the Atlantic coast Panama Canal California and back by auto They praise Battle Creek and Kellogg and the region's sunshine.

Allen Havens Bellevue Michigan Los Angeles Havens Atlantic Coast Panama Canal California Battle Creek W. K. Kellogg

Southern Pacific Talklet praises railroad profits and cooperation

The Talklet on our editorial page argues the Southern Pacific earned nearly two million dollars more in 1923 than its state freight and passenger revenue. It notes the railroad must pay taxes and support schools, and commends Hidalgo County for being profitably traversed. It concludes that better cooperation between people and railroads benefits all.

Southern Pacific Hidalgo County

Bennett in town plans split of mining fortune

J. W. Bennett arrived from Tolnillo Texas to proceed to Globe and settle the Collins estate. The heirs Peggy and her sister receive $70,000 each in mining stock, while Bennett himself earns $18,000 and holds a larger stake. The elderly financier, though 80, feels and acts much younger.

J. W. Bennett Tornillo Texas Globe Collins Peggy Mr. Bennett

Ownby Family Travel to Tucson for Four Day Visit

Commissioner and Mrs J R Ownby and former Commissioner and Mrs B B Ownby visited Tucson for four days with sister Mrs Ralph Fetterly. The trip from Lordsburg via Douglas covered 227 miles and took about 6 hours 55 minutes each way with a longer return by 20 minutes.

J. R. Ownby B. B. Ownby Tucson Ralph Fetterly Lordsburg Douglas

A Girl’s Hair Dilemma Explored in Brief Phrase

A brief note questions whether a girl’s hair can only look nice or if other styles and approaches offer different looks. The writer probes perception and choice in grooming.

Prizes Offered to New Mexico Corn Farmers in National Show

New Mexico counties may win 2155 in prizes in the National Seed Corn Show in Chicago March 2 to 7. A five dollar county prize for the best ear, a thousand dollars for the national champion, and another thousand to the agent or organization with the most entries are announced. Open to all ages, entries by parcel post accepted until March 7. each ear must show owner name address county and state. Judges from the American Society of Agronomy will test vitality and disease resistance. County Agent J G Koogler notes details.

New Mexico Chicago United States Farm Bureau American Society of Agronomy J. G. Koogler

President H L Kent Favors Consolidation

Dr H L Kent president of the Agricultural College and a leading educator spoke en route to the University of Arizona about consolidating state educational institutions. He urged School of Mines join with Albuquerque and Las Vegas and praised County Agent J G Koogter.

H. L. Kent The Agricultural College Southwest Kent Margaret O'Loughlin J. W. Powell Messiia Park University of Arizona

Whiteman Concert Trip and Local Club Initiation

Paul Whiteman was heard in Douglas by Douglas Wade and wife with Misses Finley and Bynum and Messrs loss and Montague. Wade made the two hour thirty five minute return trip, Wade was initiated into the Fl Toro Club on the way home. The party visited the Crowell home where Mrs Crowell recently recovered from ten days in hospital.

Wade DB Smith Finley Bynum Messrs Loss and Montague Douglas Paul Whiteman Wade Fl Toro Club Lordsburg

Lordsburg Lodge Sends Delegates to Grand Lodge Meeting

Worshipful Master B H Cross and wardens Geo P Jeffus and R B Ownby will represent Lordsburg Lodge No 3 A F and A M at the Grand Lodge gathering in Silver City next week. Mrs Myrtle Austin and Mrs Luella S Clark will represent the Grand Chapter O E S with Mrs Anna M Chase as Associate Grand Matron. A large group from Local Chapter No 24 will witness the installation of the local representative.

H. Cross Geo. P. Jeffus R. B. Ownby Lordsburg Lodge No A. F A. M Silver City O. E Myrtle Austin Luella S. Clark Anna M. Chase Lordsburg

District lay conference attended by local church members

Geo P Jeffus professor and Mrs T H Cougill joined the editor at a district lay conference of the Methodist church in Deming on Saturday.

Geo. P. Jeffus T. H Cougill The Methodist Church Deming

Good Breeders Produce Good Poultry Says Expert

A. L. Walker of the New Mexico College of Agriculture urges careful selection of breeding stock to boost poultry production. At the College Experiment Station in 1923 24 gains came from vigor in hens and pullets, strong constitution, and matching males from high producing lineages.

A. L. Walker New Mexico College of Agriculture College Becaus

Wooten Returns Home After Appendicitis Operation

Local note: J 8 Wooten is back from Lordsburg Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Weekend visitors included Miss Mary Lee Davis and Mstella Young and Messrs Marion Bagley and Orin Fairly who traveled to Pinos Altos to stay with H W Young. Additional visits from Bisbee, Los Angeles, and San Simon are noted among residents and guests.

J. 8 Wooten Lordsburg Hospital Mary Lee Davis Mstella Young Marion Bagley Orin Pinos Altos H. W. Young Irwin Crouch Collier Mr. Best Phelps Dodge Bisbee Horace Horne C. KE. Hearn San Simon Guy J. Holt Willcox L. ©. Hearn Hachita Ryan Tipton Indiana

Family notices and travel tidings in brief

Dick Mohler, now in business in Los Angeles, was passing through here Tuesday. He was wired from his brother Karl Mohler, manager of the Frapeion mines, announcing their mother’s serious illness. She is well known and beloved here and at Valedon, with plans to visit California soon.

Dick Mohler Los Angeles Mexico Karl Mohler Frapeion Mines Valedon California

Radio Install At Sanders Ranch

Mrs B H Kennedy Miss June Sanders and Bob Nichols drove from the Sanders ranch Monday. Monday evening Dr Cain accompanied them to install a radio set at the ranch. Description notes it was not high grade for our big ranch men.

B. H. Kennedy June Sanders Bob Nichols Sanders Ranch Dr. Cain

Valencia onions prove highly profitable in San Simon Valley

J R Somervell, ex Leming resident now farming in the San Simon Valley, reports Valencia onions bring high profits in eastern markets. He notes 3 acres yielded 20,000 pounds per acre with current prices, urges careful watering, timing from September seeds to March transplant, and emphasizes harvesting onions the same day to avoid blistering. He plans to expand onion acreage and add cotton in a climate he calls the Farmers Paradise.

J. R. Somervell Leming San Simon Valley Valencia Somervell

Lordsburg Library Sees Gains After Enchilada Supper

The Lordsburg Library Association thanks the public for favors and reports forty four dollars raised at a Saturday enchilada supper. The library now holds over 100 volumes with new books arriving continually as Mel Holt sent eight books from Deming this week.

Lordsbre Library Association Mel Holt Deming

Marvin Fuller Begins Role at 8 Mine as Electrician

Marvin Fuller starts work as an electrician at the 8 Mine and makes an immediate success from the outset by starting right.

Marvin Fuller Marvin

Briel Ridiculed for Last Night's Show in Lordsburg

The audience criticizes manager Briel for a poor performance blaming the act and material. They recall a better visit two years ago when the company delivered first class entertainment.

Briel Lordsburg

Strollers Top-Notchers to Visit Lordsburg Village

The Silver City Independent reports the Strollers entertainers scheduled to perform in Lordsburg next Wednesday evening. No official word from Manager Briel yet. locals express strong hope they will come and provide a fine show.

Silver City Independent Lordsburg Briel

Perfect service drive for Southern Pacific in Lordsburg

A. B. Allen from San Francisco visits Lordsburg to promote flawless freight service. He appoints J. T. Clayton as committee man for the Lordsburg district from Bowie to Lordsburg and the high line to Clifton, expanding duties to improve overall service. Five committee men serve the Rio Grande division.

Owe Southern Pacific Company Lordsburg A. B. Allen San Francisco J. T. Clayton Bowie Clifton Rio Grande Division

Hotel Vendome Leaders Boost Sunshine Nation

Mr O L Kemp and Mrs Kemp with daughters Delia and Lyndol oversee guest service at the Hotel Vendome praising the establishment as a beacon for good country hospitality under sunny conditions.

O. L. Kemp Delia Lyndol Vendome Hotel

New Mexico Music and Speaking Contest at Las Cruces

High School notes announce the New Mexico Music and Speaking Contest at Las Cruces from March to April with 33 schools and 22 of our students competing under director Summers. Prizes include piano solos saxophone solo declamation and quartette entries led by Jewell Ownby Cordelia Augustine Pete Chase Myrl Pence Viola Thomas Raymond Scott Tallulah Lyday and others. The event aims to boost school spirit talent and effort with hopes of bringing home honors and bacon.

New Mexico Las Cruces Hand Jewell Ownby Cordelia Augustine Pete Chase Charles Jeffus Myrl Pence Viola Thomas J. C. Creamer Raymond Scott Tallulah Lyday

Copper mine near Mayer changes hands in Arizona

The Minor Mine adjoining Barbara Mining Co at Copper Mountain Mayer Arizona has been taken over by F A Morrison L J Soper and FF Nappan of Los Angeles. They plan systematic development while a two and a half foot vein of high grade copper ore is stored on the dump for future shipments. Formerly owned by Miss Mamia Mayer Frank Thornton and L Blumenaur.

Barbara Mining Company Copper Mountain Mayer, Arizona F. A. Morrison L. J. Soper FF. Nappan Los Angeles Elaine

State Land Commissioner Justiniano Baca Dies in Santa Fe

The State of New Mexico mourns the death of Justiniano Baca, commissioner of the state land office, who died suddenly at his Santa Fe home this week. He was highly regarded across party lines for his integrity and steadfast service.

New Mexico Justiniano Baca State Land Office Santa Fe

John J. Malone Receives 32nd Degree in Santa Fe

John J. Malone traveled to Santa Fe last week to receive the Scottish Rite 32nd degree in Masonry. He met with Hon. John T. Muir and described witnessing a rare snowstorm on Saturday. Lordsburg hosts a fine lunch of Scottish Hiter culture.

John J. Malone Santa Fe John T. Muir Lordsburg

Lincoln Birthday Halts and Friday the 13th Folklore

A quirky note marks today as Lincoln's birthday and tomorrow as Friday the 13th. The prompt asks, can you beat it with a sharper take or a punchy line.

Lincoln

Vital Statistics for Hidalgo County January 1925

Hidalgo County monthly vital statistics report for January 1925 notes births at 1 percent and deaths at 14 percent, with figures showing early data incomplete for the period.

Hidalgo County

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Rountrel Ownbys N. M Crowell GRAND Valedon News Lordsburg Library Hotel Vendome Albert John Malone
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