Coast Business Booms On Pacific Coast Prosperity
J P Porteus reports booming coast trade and expanding mining activity after returning from California. Intercoastal steamship and Orient export trade rise while San Pedro timber exports surge. new settlers arrive as transcontinental rail traffic grows. Signal Hill oil field now producing 120 008 barrels daily as leases remain in proven territory.
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Porteus
San Francisco
Placer
Tuolumne
California
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Orient
Central
San Pedro
United States
Southwest
Signal Hill
Long Beach
Bonney
Lordsburg
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights MacDowell Program
The Woman's Club met at Mrs. M. M. Crocker's home on Monday the 12th for a regular gathering. A MacDowell program profiled the composer’s life and colony, featuring violin solos by Mrs. M. P. Walker and piano by Mrs. Calude Fuller. Six new members joined: Mrs. Ronald Egan, Mrs. Mc Call, Mrs. Elbert Jones, Mrs. J. B. Williams, Mrs. T. M. Stevenson, and Mrs. Lucy Birchfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Crocker
Mac Dowell
Bavens
M. P. Walker
VP. Kruz
Calude Fuller
Mrs Harber Takes Charge At The Heather Home
Mrs Alameda Harber, mother of the late Mrs Jack Heather, arrives to care for the children and oversee home affairs. The burial of Mrs Heather occurred Wednesday afternoon at Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda Harber
Jack Heather
Heather
Rosedale
Los Angeles
Mickie Says Wen Folks Listen To Our Spranting Dept
A garbled message from a local column urges readers to listen to the commercial department. It promises a single fair price and a single kind of work. The legibility is poor, but the tease emphasizes straightforward service and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEN , Folks
Lissen
LEY
Steins News Highlights Local Weddings and Visits
George Kerr and Beulah Nations wed on Sunday as friends send congratulations. A series of visits and social events include Mrs. Lon Buck receiving gifts from California, guests from Montana and Arizona, and a surprise party at the Kerr home. A box supper for a water fountain at the Steins Hall is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
Beulah Nations
Lon Buck
California
Beavers
Scovel
Montana
Olney
Warren Snow
Bowie
E.P. Turney
Bro. Dalton
Lordsburg
Hayes
Ban Simon
Arizona
Helma
Perry
Hill Mansfield
Yura
Mesdames Perry
Williams
Turney
Hulsey
Buck
Crosby
Taylor
Weiler
Braedfoot
Steins Hall
Hulsey Mere
Turn
Girls Saturday Evening Club Valentine Party
The club held a Valentine party Saturday afternoon in the club room with heart streamers. Ethel Bartlett acted as hostess and refreshments were served. Attendees included Marguerite Hancock president and Beulah Olney secretary among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Bartlett
Marguerite Hancock
Beulah Olney
Lola Olney
Eleanor Fuller
Florence Johnson
Anita Brown
Helen Chase Farewell Party Before Long Beach Trip
Miss Helen Chase was given a delightful farewell by her mother before leaving with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs W H Small for Long Beach. The gathering featured grotesque masks, a chief game called Pit and lively revelry that contrasted with a quiet Board of Trade scene. Fine refreshments completed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Small
Long Beach
Helen Chase
Chicago Board of Trade
Mrs Kurz Heads To Los Angeles After Farewell Bridge Party
Mrs M P Walker Mrs Frank R Coon and Mrs D R Finlayson hosted a farewell bridge party Monday night in honor of Mrs Frederick V Kurz who with her husband plans a trip to Los Angeles this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Walker
Frank R. Coon
D. R. Finlayson
Frederick V. Kurz
Los Angeles
Mrs Hollingsworth Honored by El Paso Guests at Farm Home
Mrs J W Hollingsworth and her two children from El Paso visited the farmers brother, Dr Hi k Buvens, from Thursday to Saturday. Friday afternoon Mrs Buvens entertained a group of ladies in honor of Mrs Hollingsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hollingsworth
el Paso
Hi.k. Buvens
N. and T. Club Hosts Afternoon Tea
Mrs. W. J. Cline entertained the N. and T. Club Tuesday afternoon with special guests Mrs Ralph B. Spann of El Paso and Mrs. W. H. Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cline
N. and T. Club
Ralph 8. Spann
W. H. Small
T. C. T. Club Enjoys Evening With Nell Gilbert
The T. C. T. club spent a pleasant evening Tuesday with Miss Nell Gilbert, sharing conversation and smiles in a convivial gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. T. Club
Nell Gilbert
Mrs. Frank R. Coon Hosts 8 and 8 Club Meeting
Mrs. Frank R. Coon was hostess to the 8 and 8 Club yesterday, welcoming members to a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Coon
Western Union Officials Tour Southwest Optimistic
The Western Union general manager and a delegation tied up in Lordsburg west yard Monday en route to Clifton. A. B. Cowan J. Ince R. Van Tyne M. O. Seober E P W McNabb and other officers led a general inspection tour reporting improved conditions across the southwest. Ince said farming oil prospects looked favorable and mining activity was rising with metal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Lordsburg West Yard
Clifton
A. B. Cowan
J. Ince
R. van Tyne
M. O. Seober
E. P
W. JA McNabb
Southwest
Farmington
Ince
Resolutions on Death of Adah Heather and Eleanor Long Jackson
Western Star temple No 11 mourns Adah Heather charter member who died February 6 1925 and expresses sympathy to husband Jack Heather and family. Also notes Eleanor Long Jackson not member but petitioning member candidate and extends sympathy to husband Lester Jackson and mother sister HW Long with copies to Lordsburg Liberal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah Heather
Western Star Temple No. 11
Order of Pythian Sisters
Jack Heather
Heather
Lordsburg
Addie Trimble
Maye Jones
Sylvia Kerr
Eleanor Long Jackson
Eleanor
Lester Jackson
Kk. HW
Lordsburg Liberal
Lodge
Death of Beloved Beloit Girl Elizabeth Laffin
Mrs. J. B. Foster and Edward Laffin report the death of their 13 year old niece Elizabeth Laffin, only daughter of the family, in Beloit with heartfelt mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Foster
Edward Laffin
Beloit
Elizabeth Laffin
Mrs Crowell And Children Leave Today For Fresno
Mrs John B Crowell and children Mary and Bill depart today for Fresno California for an extended visit to the west coast city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowell
Fresno
John B. Crowell
Mary
Bill
Cal
Jacobs Go to Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Harry Jacobs left for Los Angeles this week where they will stay for a time then return to Lordsburg where they have many friends awaiting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs
Los Angeles
Harry Jacobs
Lordsburg
Mr and Mrs R A Egon Entertain Friends at Dinner
Mr and Mrs R A Egon hosted a cheerful group of friends at a dinner gathering last week. Guests enjoyed animated conversation and a cordial social atmosphere during the evening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mrs. R. A. Egon
Lordsburg High Boys Continue Rally Toward State Title
Lordsburg High School basketball sights a state championship as they beat Santa Rita again and near the final. The team’s strong run places them among the state’s top five, with key performances by Charles Dunagan and Calvin Conner and a bright outlook for Silver City and Columbus games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma Powers
Lilly Bartlett
Oma Fairly
Lulus
Josephine Bailey
Helen Chase
Ora Fuller
Lulu Olney
Ima
Santa Rita
Miss Pounds
Misa Nielson
Harvey Tyson
Claud Olney
Lordsburg
Lordsburg High
el Paso Hi
Silver Guy
Mae Dougal
Parker
Mac Dougall
Lordsburg Wunning
Charles Dunahan
Calvin Conners
Charles
Claude
Harvey
Maurice
Calvin Conner
Clay Fuller
Martin Foley
John Clark
Claude Olney
Maurice Trimble
Charles Dunagan
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Anniversary Sermon
The pastor Walter H. Vanderpool invites the public to Sunday School at 10 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m. The anniversary sermon for the Knights of Pythias will be preached at eleven o’clock on the subject True Friendship. Pyramid Lodge No 23 members will attend. Pythian Sisters visiting Knights and the general public are urged to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Pyramid Lodge No. 23
Pythian Sisters
Walter H. Vanderpool
Angel of Hell's Valley at Star Theatre Friday
Metropolitan Players stage a Western four act play Angel of Hell's Valley at the Star Theatre. If you laughed at Twin Beds you will laugh twice as much this Friday night. Get the habit for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
Metropolitian Players
Haley Couple Return From Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs L D Haley arrive back in town and are staying at the Hollen hotel after a trip from Los Angeles.
Kruttschnitt outlines 5S. P. improvements at $50 million
Julius Kruttschnitt, Southern Pacific chairman, predicts $50 million in equipment and improvements in 1923. The trip to Lordsburg highlights plans for 41,400 freight and refrigerator cars and at least 150 new passenger coaches. Other executives travel in private cars Guadalupe Del Motte and Tuccen, praising safety efforts and rail expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Kruttechnitt
Southern Pacific
Kruttachoit
Tucson
Lordsburg
Jes
U.A
America
Kruuschnitt
Guadalupe
Kruttschnitt
Wm. Sproule
J. W. Dyer
del Motte
Joe
T. Hi. Williams
Tuccen
Win
Wilson
Wh, McBean
Bin
Boschke
Jackie
Dampire
Shelton Memorial Service Promises Funds for Christ’s Work
The United Society seeks to raise one hundred thousand dollars for the Shelton Memorial fund next Sunday. A family day on the 25th invites all to fill the church and nearby hall with children strangers and servants for services and speeches by local celebrites and visiting speakers. Volunteers for ministry and the mission field will be called and the church urged to educate promising youths for Christian work in a call to go everywhere and spread the gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Tuck
Tam
Shelton
Tibet
Ue Deciples of Christ
United Society
Jesus
Christ
W. L. Dalton
Mrs Randall Leaves for Tracy California
Mrs. Randall travels to Tracy California to live with son Martin M. Randall in Miami where Charles Burch is employed. Hazel accompanies as far as Bowie en route to the destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Randall
Tracy
Cal
Martin M. Randall
Chas. Burch
Hazel
Bowie
Miami
Charles
We Send Subscription Statements This Week
The notice reminds readers that subscription statements are being mailed this week and to avoid setting them aside. It emphasizes timely receipt and response as part of the subscriber service.
Virden News Recap Of Concerts Trips And Local Events
The Virden news notes a sixth through eighth grade trip to Duncan High School for a concert with numbers from Fort Worth Dallas Los Angeles and San Francisco. Weather affected California numbers. A sophomores hills trip Friday the eighth graders and freshies rode the river. Mrs. Lucy Mortensen joined a trip. The Relief Boeletly performed An Arizona Cowboy in Duncan, followed by a dance. The truck failed to return. Miss Lizzie made multiple trips and the last group walked home. Principal Mr Hatch was away due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Jacobson
Duncan High
Fort Worth
Dallas
Texas
Los Angeles
San Francisco
California
Lucy Mortensen
Boeletly
Duncan
Lizzie
Hatch
Seetal
Virden
Mina Byra Jacobson
Lh. Jones
Las Veras
Joe Leonard
Edward
Owen Lunt
Mathewson
Goueh
Local men operate silver mine at Steins near Lordsburg
ld Perrault and associates have taken a six month lease on the Wy lan mining property 20 miles west of Lordsburg from UK Wyrhan and have started work. Two cars of ore have been shipped from the dump and another is loading. Ore will be broken in the workings. The Wyman claim adjoins the Volcano group. Mr Wyman formerly operated the claim and shipped ore with a small gold content. The ore sent to the smelter yielded £60 to 90 per ton after smelter charges and freight. Silver City Materprive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ld, Perrault and Associates
Wylan
Lordsburg
Wyrhan
Wyman
Volcano Group
Elaim
Silver City
Womans Missionary Society Meeting Notes
The Womans Missionary society met at the church Friday afternoon January Wh. In the absence of the President and Vice President Mrs Small led the meeting. The program covered Jesus the Lamb of God and My missionary Society for 1923 by Mrs Wagner. A $50 addition to the building fund was noted. Tea set for Mrs Paul Austins home Friday afternoon February 16th. Mrs Roy Peak chaired the program committee. Mrs C B Wagner press superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Missionary Society
Small
Jesus, the
Lamb of God
Society
Wagner
Lyday
Centro Christano
Chihuahua
Mexico
Chas. Fuller
Crocker
Trimble
The
Missionary Society
Paul Austin
Roy Peak
C. B. Wagner
Spanns in Town Head to Cline as Family Arrives
Attorney Ralph Spann and his family arrived in town this week and set up headquarters at Cline. Spann went to the home of Mr and Mrs W J Arizona on legal business yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Spann
W. J. Arizona
Leo Cohn Arrives From El Paso to Aid Union Clothing Co
Leo Cohn brother of Mrs. Harry Jose arrives from El Paso to help supervise the Union Clothing Co branch bank building store and assist with ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Cohn
Harry Jose
el Paso
Union Clothing Co.s
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. P. Porteus
Woman's Club
Mrs. Harber
Mickie
Charles SuGnPoe
Steins News
Mrs. Kurz
Mrs. Hollingsworth
N. and
T. Club
T. Co
S. and
S. Club
BIG Western Union
Christian Cherch
Mrs. Randall
Virden News
Steins
W. M.S
Spanns
Leo Down
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