New Faces At The Co Court House
James Edgar and Hubert Reynolds remain as officials while Hidalgo County begins 1921 with a new board. Sheriff Oscar Allen elevates Earle Kerr as chief deputy, and J. D. Jordan becomes county assessor with family move to Lordsburg. Rufus H. Wamel elected chairman. Bob Reynolds praised for continuing efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edgar
Board of County Commissioners
Hubert M. Reynolds
W. K. Hatfield
Edgar
Neiderkorn
Hatfield
Joe A. Leahy
Oscar Allen
Earle Kerr
Allen
John H Turpin
Cloverdale
Lyman Garrett
W. A O. Shugart
Rodeo
Ben Robertson
Animas
L A. Kimbrough
W. H. Graham
Bill
Luella 8. Clark
Inez Wright
Borunda
J. W. Gould
J. G. Egan
Virden
J. L. Wells
U. S
Rufus H. Wamel
Board of Commissioners
Robert 8. Ross
Bob Reynolds
Hidalgo County
W H Tangye Dead El Paso Mining Figure
El Paso dailies report the death of W H Tangye a renowned mining man formerly connected with Atwood property near the 85 in El Paso. He was a resident of Kermit Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
W.H. Tangye
Atwood
Kermit, Texas
Williams Reappointed as State Corporation Commission Chairman
Hugh H. Williams was reelected chairman of the State Corporation Commission in a ceremony described as a fitting tribute to a man who acts decisively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh H. Williams
State Corporation Commission
Prosperity of the Lordsburg District 1920 Ore Shipments
The Lordsburg Mining District reports December 1920 ore shipments total 73 carloads and 3575 tons valued about 870000. For 1920 the district produced 1108 carloads and 56284 tons with an approximate gross value of 84125680.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Christmas Service at the Christian Church Draws Crowds
A holiday season service at the Christian Church featured scripture readings and prayers led by the pastor, choirs performing, and solos by Johnnie Tyson and Irvin Blondon. Attendees included Mrs. J. M. Dorrance and Jewel Ownby who presided at the piano, with talks by RA. Bs. Ownby and others. A bountiful feast followed and the year closed with a midnight transition by the Sunbeam Chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Sunbeam Chorus
J. M. Dorrance
Jewel Ownby
Johnnie Tyson
Mesdames Brunk
Nystrom
Ownby
Irvin Blondon
Bs. Ownby
B. Ownby
D. S. Pon
Geo. Sehaley
Methodist Watch Night at New Year Church Service
Pleasant watch night service held at Methodist Church with Rev M O Williams as master of ceremonies. Mrs Rh M Reynolds spoke on Spiritualizing Lordsburg and Mrs Claude Fuller discussed a Sane Fourth and a community Christmas tree. Dr Crocker shared childhood Christmas memories. editor spoke. Crocker sang. musicians accompanied. A praise service closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Williams
Rh. M. Reynolds
Lordsburg
Claude Fuller
Crocer
Crocker
M. P. Walker
Eastern Stars Install Delightsful Evening Banquet
The Eastern Stars were joyfully installed on Wednesday evening followed by a banquet and talks. W M Mrs Martha Puller and officers led the group with officers such as Rh Meyer and Geo P Jeffus among those listed. Clifton Chapter guests Mrs Morrison Mrs Martin Mrs Brooks and Mrs Woodford attended with additional honorees Mrs Rh Bergson and Miss Claudia Whittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M
Martha Puller
W. P
Rh. Meyer
A. M
Laeijla Clark
Geo P Jeffus
Anna M .Chase
Maude -Hill
Elizabeth Reynolds
Florence Crocker
Adda Trimble
Ada
Ethel Boyd
Ruth
Myrtle Austin
Esther
Mary Hainer
Martha
Inez Trimble
Flecta
Mary Peak
Warden
Cecelia Randall
Sentinel
BR. M. Reynolda
Mesdames
Morrison
Martin
Brooks and Woodford
Clifton
Rh. O. Bergson
Claudia Whittle
New District Attorney Forrest Fielder Opens Hidalgo Term
Forrest Fielder assumed office as Hidalgo County district attorney and pledged an accessible administration. He welcomed residents and signaled an active start to his first official act in the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Fielder
Hidalgo County
Forrest
New K P Officers Installed At Regular Meeting
The following were duly installed Tuesday evening as officers of the Knights of Pythias C C Glenn Ross W C Grant Gaither Prelate Jack Heather M W Wm Blackburn K of R and S R B Own by M of F Earle Kerr M of E L P McHalffey G Albert Hill O G Z T Adams Trustee J R Own yb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Glenn Ross
W. C. Grant Gaither
Jack Heather
M. W
Miners Relieved by Extension for Assessment Work
Miners awaiting completion of assessment work received relief after a December telegram from Charles V. Safford, secretary to Senator Fall, stating that the President had signed a bill extending the mining assessment deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Augustine
Fall
Charles V. Safford
Society Notes Spotlight Many New Year Gatherings
Mrs H S Spann hosted a pink themed bridge gathering for Miss Lucile Gauthen with five tables and a chicken a la king dessert service. Orran and Ima Fairly entertained a large New Year party with a long guest list, followed by a farewell cut glass gift to Mrs G Sellick at the McHalffey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HS. Spann
Lucile Gauthen
Lampasas Texas
Spann
Orran
Ima
Mildred Trimble
Ora Fuller
Josephine Bailey
Winnie Gilbert
Arabella Jones
Hunice Williams
Ruth Chase
Louis Overton
Johnnie McCabe
Helena Patten
Sherley Belch
Dorris Phillips
Ima Fairly
Messia
Dee Hall
Bob Carpenter
George Bailey
Leo Hoaenstein
Steve Martin
James Wells
Harold Patten
Walter Anderson
Robert Briel
Marvin Fuller
John Clark
Orran Fairly
Bosses Look For Excuses To Play Golf
A paraphrased exchange notes an employee deceiving his superior about a sick relative to miss a ball game. The other boss figures both top executives sought excuses to take time off to golf, highlighting workplace culture and avoidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Ruby Silver Eager to Expand with New Camp Site Road
Secretary Pence of the Ruby Silver Mining Co is clearing a camp site and building a road to the company's property adjoining the Co-Operative mine. President L P McHalffey returns from the south with satisfactory results and an expectation that operations will accelerate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pénce
The
Ruby Silver Mining Co
Co-Operative
L. P. McHalffey
Augustine Returns From East Visit To Ontario And Detroit
County Road Superintendent J. L. Augustine is back from an extended eastern trip. He shared Christmas dinner with his parents in Ontario and expects things to be normal in about six months. He met with Geo. D. Glazier, a well known local insurance figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Augustine
Ontario
Detroit
Geo. D. Glazier
Big Church Wedding Seals Bonds Between Prominent Locals
After the Sunday night service at the Methodist Church, Chas Baumgårder a noted Arizona rancher and Miss Helen Reckon of Fort Thomas wed M D Williams and Hey M D Williams acting as the minister officiant and new spouse joining in the holy bonds of matrimony amid the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Hey
M. D. Williams
Bonda
Holly Wedlock
Chas Baumgarder
Arizona
Helen Reckon
Fort Thomas
Election Day Is Monday Says Officials
Officials clarify that election day falls on Monday of next week not the prior day. The statement aims to prevent confusion among voters and polling locations.
Lordsburg High School Basketball Preview and Team Changes
School notes announce a big Saturday game against San Simon with a proposed lineup featuring Marvin Fuller and Galvin Connor. Orran Fairly returns from Silver City, boosting enrollment, as Lordsburg eyes the Hidalgo County title and faces only Deming for top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Simon
San Simon
Marvin Fuller
Galvin Connor
Leo Rose
Ray Taber
Chas Dunagan
Alfred Connor
Lordsburg High School
Expert Adds to Highway Garage Team in Lordsburg
Frank Stengle joins the highway garbage experts in Lordsburg after eleven years with major eastern auto manufacturers. The new hire strengthens the local road maintenance force as officials push to improve the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stengle
Lordsburg
Ira Ford Adds Dye Vat to His Tailor Shop
Ira Ford's Lordsburg Sanitary Tailor Shop has installed a new dye vat to accommodate his rapidly increasing trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Ford
Lordsburg
Judge Marsalis' Weddings on Christmas Day
Christmas day weddings occurred for Rufus JH Spoon and Bessie Cauthen of Duncan Arizona. Also Vera May Everett and Elton E Barksdale of Stiens. Jaan Castillo and Sebastiana Banuelos of Valedon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus JH. Spoon
Bessie Cauthen
Duncan
Ari
Vera May Everett
Elton E. Barksdale
Stiens
Jaan Castillo
Sebastiana Banuelas
Valedon
Northside School Opens Under New Administration
The handsome new Northside school opened this week with Mrs J. L. Wells Miss Nina Roberts and Miss Burton in charge. When improvements are completed it will be a model school with strong instructional emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northside
J. L. Wells
Nina Roberts
Burton
McArthur Proposes Constitutional Amendments On Inauguration
Oregon Congressman Clifton N McArthur introduces two constitutional amendments to shorten the gap between election day and oath of office for President and Congress. One defines election day as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and starts Senate and House terms in December. The other moves Presidential terms to the second Monday in December with the electoral vote canvassed by the House Speaker and, if needed, House members vote individually for a majority winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton N. McArthur
Oregon
House of Representatives
Congress
McArthur
United States
Buchanan
Lincoln
House
Senate
4 Good Investment At 4 Per Cent Interest
Party wishes to dispose of some choice 8 per cent notes not stock notes. Paper bears the name of a thoroughly responsible business man secured by Chattel Mortgage and bears the endorsement of the present holders who guarantee payment. Amounts 100.00 to 1000.00. Address Box D this office.
Lordsburg State Bank elects new board of directors
At the regular stockholders meeting the Lordsburg State Bank elected a board of directors including D. L. Hill J. A. Leahy W. H. Graham B S Jackson James Edgar Dr G P Austin and Sam Foster. Officers will be elected by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg State Bank
D. L. Hill
J. A. Leahy
W. H. Graham
Jackson
James Edgar
G. P. Austin
Sam Foster
Superintendent McLeskey Spends Holidays in Brownwood Home
Supt. McLeskey and his family passed the holidays at their former residence in Brownwood Texas, returning to their familiar setup for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. McLeskey
Brownwood
Texas
Hidden sweetness of death from the gods warned by Lucan
A fragmentary reflection attributes to Lucan a view that gods hide from mortals the true sweetness of dying so the divine may endure. The line explores fate and the paradox of mortality in classical thought.
Pierce Hardin & Co eye oil boom in Texas fields
Pierce Hardin & Co report rising oil activity across several Texas tracts. Wilcon and La Fortune well near their tract yields six barrels per day at 88 per barrel. another well 400 feet deeper is drilling. The 156 acre tract joins Kimball No.1 showing oil and gas. The firm holds 3927 acres near Moore Station with over 200 wells in Bumnermeet field and a dry hole elsewhere. Geologists predict high grade oil before 600 feet. Shareholder H D Will will depart February 9 to help run and assist drilling. stockholders largely from Lordsburg. company emphasizes no salaries for officials and reinvestment of all expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin
Pierce, Hardin & Co
Texas
Wilcon
la Fortune
Moore Station
Bumnermeet
Geoligiat Kimball
H. D. Will
Aseiet
Aero«Age
Lordsburg Poopie
Engineer Porteus Returns From West Visit
Engineer J.P. Porteus reports an optimistic mining outlook after an extended coast visit. He notes necessary price reductions will cut wages and freight rates, restoring conditions that brought prosperity in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Porteus
McDaniel Marries Augusta McNatt in Texas Wedding
The couple tied the knot on New Year’s Eve and arrive to a Texas ranch home after the ceremony. McDaniel, recently slipped over to Texas, and Miss Augusta McNatt of Ban Saba are now settled at the McDaniel ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDaniel
Texas
Augusta McNatt
Ban Saba
Mc Daniel Ranch
Lordsburg Bakery Delivers Fine Bread in Town
The Lordsburg Bakery ships its Yutter Krust bread daily to local sellers, supplying customers in legal quantities. The home institution earns regional patronage for its quality and steady delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Bakery
Death of John K. Phillips Remembered by Early Residents
Ward reports the death of J. W. Phillips a former merchant and banker at Shakespeare later tied to Hart Bro Land and Cattle Co He will be remembered by the old timers in the community and across local business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
J. W. Phillips
Shakespeare
Hart Bro. Land and Cattle Co
Death of Andrew Bain Linked to Lordsburg Mining District
Andrew Bain died Monday morning near Tyrone after years of mining district involvement. He lived on a Tyrone area ranch and was highly regarded as an honorable citizen. His body was taken to Florence Colorado by KB A Manards and County Commissioner Robert Ross and KB A McElgin, who paid final respects in Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
Andrew Bain
Lordsburg
Florence
Colorado
KB. A. Manards
Robert Ross
KB. A. McElgin
Silver City
Christian Church Sunday Service Schedule 1924
The notice lists the January 9 1924 schedule with Bible School at 10 a m and sermons at 1 p m on Freedom's Note from Prison Walls and at 8 p m A Song of Thanksgiving plus Endeavor and Song services.
Also Mentioned on This Page
CO. Court House
W. H. Tangye
Williams
the Christian Church
Methodist Watch
the Honorable Merritt
Meehem
Society Notes
G. Sellick
Methodist Bible Class
McHalffey
M. C. Williams
Geo. Trimble
Leroy Griffith
A. M. Heynolds
C. O. Ball
M. M. Crocker
W. C. Downey
John B. Crowell
Mary
Lola Jane
R. M. Reynolds
A. O. Bergson
John T. McCabe
Ruby Silver
Augustine
Silver City School
Grant County
Hurley
Hidalgo
Harvey Tyson
Felix Winslow
Judge Marsalis
Zona
Senstrer
State Bank
Lucan
Porteus
John K. Phillips
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