Local and Personal News Highlights from the Southwest
Wade Smith and wife in El Paso. Josephine returns to telephone service. Roy Cousland of Tucson visits his mother Mrs. Margaret Cousland. Mrs. Larviemore and children of Deming spend weekend at Larremore ranch. Editor guests of J. L. Watters at Duncan. Lola Bell Franke visits Margaret Green over holidays. Marvin Fuller tops 100 percent in Lordsburg and works in Hurley. Mrs. Alma Laura Dees joins Pythian Sisters. Prices for copper mohair onions and Valencia onions cited. Several locals travel to Clifton Pecos and Clifton visits. Tom McCabe and Boyd Maddox return from Roswell Military Institute for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Roy Cousland
Tucson
Margaret Cousland
Marvin Fuller
Lordsburg
Hurley
E. W. Larremore
Ban Marcial
Larremore
Mabel Brown
K. L. Brown
Alma Laura Dees
Southwest
Arabella Jones
Tempe Normal
Ellen Martin
Clifton
Notable Services at Christian Church on Lords Day Jan 4 1925
Minister T A Phillips leads Bible School at 10 a m with KH Ownby as superintendent. Communion and preaching at 11 4 a m features Philippians 3 12 14. After morning worship a dinner and quarterly business meeting follow. Evening services at 6 50 and 7 30 p m include sermon on Christ the Prophet and a welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ownby
Christ Jesus
Brethers
Jesus
Phillipians
Christ
Bursum Secures Suspension of Public Fence Order
Senator Holm O. Bursum reports to cattlemen and officials that the order to remove fences on public domain will be suspended until January 1926. He cites a conference with the president and notes the hardship on cattlemen lacking funds to dismantle fences. The Silver City Enterprise highlights his ongoing efforts for New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holm O. Bursum
Washington
New Mexico Cattle and Horse ‘Growers’ Association
Hugh L. Hodge
Bursum
United States
Silver City Enterprise
Calgary radio broadcast from CN Railways president
The editor notes a broadcast from Calgary by Sir Henry Thornton president of Canadian National Railways addressing thousands of employees. Also mentions a London divine sermon heard in Hollywood California after church. Thanks to Walter Sullivan at the Hollen hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Sir Henry Thornton
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
London
England
Hollywood
California
Walter Sullivan
Hollen Hotel
Methodist Church Christmas Tree Event Shines
A crowded Christmas Eve program at the Methodist church featured Mrs. G. W. Trimble and Mrs. B. Wagner training the children. N. J. Beatt led as Senior Santa with Basil Fuller as Junior Santa, assisted by about a dozen distributors. The program included prayers, recitations, songs, a doll drill, a playlet, and a grand tree with numerous gifts for every child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
G. W. Trimble
B. Wagner
N. J. Beatt
Basil Fuller
Geo. P. Jeffus
Wagner
C. V. Williams
United States
Agnes Dunagan
Florence Johnston
J. A. Jones
Frank Stengele
Henry James Lippold
Maxine Allen
Austin
Mrs. Trimble
Mary Beth Jeffus
State Corporation Commission praised for valuable service
The article lauds the State Corporation Commission led by Chairman Hugh H. Williams and members J. M. Luna and B. Montoya. It cites 1912 to 1924 figures showing receipts of 975,990.75 and net benefits of 51,722,866, with 13,600.95 in 1924 alone, arguing against abolishing the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh H. Williams
New Mexico
Corporation Commission
J. M. Luna
B. Montoya
Mrs. Mattie May Williams 1881 1924 Obituary Details Heroism
Mrs. Mattie May Williams wife of Rev M C Williams of the South Georgia Conference died November 4 1924 in Attapulgus Georgia after a life of faithful church work and quiet courage amid tuberculosis. Born November 12 1881 she joined the church at eleven and married May 9 1902. Her husband’s care and a sunlit climate aided her nine year struggle before returning to South Georgia to be with her mother. Clyde K Campbell of the Texas Christian Advocate praised her steadfast devotion and heroism in suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie May Williams
Lester
M. C. Williams
South Georgia
Attapulgus
Our Church
M. O. Williams
Clyde PD. Baker
Shreveport
New Mexico
William
Clyde K. Campbell
Texas Christian Advocate
Methodist Church
Railroad Taxes Hit New High Record
Railway tax statistics from the Interstate Commerce Commission show September taxes at a record level. For the first nine months of 1916 taxes averaged $425,271 daily, while in 1924 the rate rose to $920,262 daily, up about $504,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Age
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mrs. Donia Cooper Dies in Animas New Mexico
Mrs. Donia Alice Cooper widow of James W. Cooper died suddenly on Christmas night at her daughter’s home in Animas New Mexico. Born January 27 1858 near Natural Dam Arkansas she was married in 1879 at Van Buren Arkansas and leaves six children and twelve grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Wright home with Rev C V Williams preaching and burial in Mountainview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donia Alice Cooper
James W. Cooper
Torm Wright
Animas
N. M
Natural Dam
Ark
Nestor
Angeline Fort
van Buren
Harry
Wright
Animal
Ethel Holstein
Dallas
Tex
Wm. S. Cooper
Lillian Muller
Cincinnati
Ohio
Joe Kimbrough
Sterling Matlock
Levi Wright
Methodist Church
C. V. Williams
Mountainview
R. R. Man Plans Goat Raising Move
W. T. Larremore of Deming will move to his father's place bought from Elbert Jones in a few days and start a goat business. Larremore has long worked for the Santa Fe Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Larremore
Deming
Elbert Jones
Young Larremore
The
Santa Fe R. R
S. P. Train Schedule Changes for Lordsburg and Douglas Subdivisions
Effective December 28, six trains will operate on the Lordsburg Subdivision and four on the Douglas Subdivision. John B. Crowell is notified that Lordsburg will receive the Golden State and will trade Douglas one Sun sets. Lordsburg will have five second class trains and Douglas three. Westward trains include No. 1 at 11:28 a.m., No. 109 at 7:04 p.m., No. 104 at 4:01 a.m. Eastward trains include No. 102 at 4:52 a.m., No. 12 at 7:35 a.m., and No. 4 at 4:25 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Douglas
John B. Crowell
Golden State
N. and T. Club Hostess Evening With Guests
Mrs Elbert Jones hosted the N. and T. Club Tuesday afternoon with guests Mrs Felix Jones and Mrs W F Gilbert attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Jones
N. and T. Club
Felix Jones
W. F. Gilbert
Death of Grand Temple Officer Leaves Unfilled Term
The Grand Temple reports the death of a senior officer, with Grand Chief Sylv and Grand Finance notified. A replacement will be appointed to fill the unexpired term once the exact successor is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylv Grand Temple
Pytt
M Man
Raton
Kerr
Ian Sisters
Mary Helts
Marsalis Seeks Re election for Hidalgo Justice of the Peace
G W Marsalis announces candidacy for re election to the office of Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 Hidalgo County. He asks for support from voters in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POR Justice OF the Peace
Office of Justice of the Peace
Hidalgo County
G. W. Marsalis
James W. Darley for Constable in Hidalgo County
Precinct 1 candidate James W. Darley seeks votes in Hidalgo County ahead of the election on the second Monday in January 1925. Support requested from voters in the precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
James W. Darley
For Constable Precincts Support Notice
Voter notice urges support for candidates for constable in Precincts 1 and 4 Hidalgo County as the election approaches. The text promotes voting and names the precinct numbers without detailing candidate names.
Lordsburg Printing stockholders Meet in January
The annual meeting of the Lordsburg Printing Company stockholders will be held in Lordsburg on the second Monday in January for regular business. Willard E. Holt, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Printing Company
Lordsburg
Willard E. Holt
A Benediction For The New Year
The Lord bless thee and keep thee. The Lord make his face shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee and give thee peace from Numbers 5 24 26. This Bible Thought for Today presents a prayerful blessing for the start of the year.
Bull Terrier Pups Registered at Low Prices
Advertising notice offers Bull Terrier pups for sale with extra choice and low price. Inquiries directed to the Liberal office or to Box 301 Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal
Lordsburg
Muir Proposed as Speaker by Supporters
Advocates urge John T. Muir to serve as Speaker of the House citing his experience and balanced judgment as qualifications for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Muir
House of Representatives
Noticeful classifieds in Lordsburg barber shop ad
A compact ad lists neck clipping services for children and ladies at 45 cents and promotes used cars for sale by Wade B Smits at Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
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Wade Smith
el Paso
W. T. Larviemore
J. L. VT. Watters
Duncan
Lola Bell Franke
Silver City
Margaret
Prof
Mrs. Cougill
Vanderpools
Pecos
Texas
Ora Fuller
Winnie Gilbert
John Clark
Tom McCabe
Boyd Maddox
Roswell Military Institute
Bobby Mitchelmore
Fl Page
Alexis Gibson
Tom, McCabe
Bob. Mitchelmore
Mitchelmore
White House
Cordilia Augustine
Goodrich
Magnolia
Lordsburg, New Mexico
Bon Ton
Wilkinson & Carter
Old Homestead
Lordsburg Power CO
Engineers’ Custom Assay Office
C. A. Mehring
East Railroad Avenue
Methodist
ST. Corp. Commission
Mrs. M. ©. Williams
Mrs
Donia
Alice Cooper
R. R. Man
S. P
N. and
T. Club
Grand Temple
Justice OF the Peace
Justice of the Peace of
A. D
B. B. Owney
Charles A. Conner
Wade B
Smits
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