Mary Dee Muir In Public Eye At El Paso School Event
Mrs John Muir of Lordsburg New Mexico visited her daughter Miss Mary Dee Muir a resident student of the El Paso School for Girls A luncheon at Hotel Paso Del Norte honored Mary Dee Muir and classmates Spring flowers decorated the table and corsages were worn for guests including Olga Tafel Ruth McNary Hannah Fitch and others Lordsburg pride grows after Mary Dees celebrated christening of City of Lordsburg and Atlantic crossings
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John Muir
Lordsburg
N. M
Mary Dee Muir
el Paso
Hannah Fitch
Alice Rand
Jeanette Rawlins
Willie Jernigan
Fanny Mapel
Marion Hurd
Kate Leavell
Mary Laws
Genevieve Murphy
Dorothy Whitaker
Claudia Morris
Helen Weckerle
Fl Paso Herald
Mary Dee
Atlantic
County Officials Join Chamber of Commerce Leaders
Chairman Rufus H. Wamel of the board of county commissioners and assessor J. D. Jordan have joined the Chamber of Commerce, signaling unified support for local business efforts.
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Rufus H.wamel
Board of County Commissioners
J. D Jordan
C. of C
Dean Buys 300 Shares of Lordsburg Hospital Stock
A. A. Dean of Benson recently in Austin hospital, impressed by the nearing completion of Lordsburg Hospital, bought three hundred shares of the stock.
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Dean
Lordsburg Hospital
A. A. Dean
Benson
Austin Hospital
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Amanda Rainbolt
The Rainbolt Children thank friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during the death and burial of their mother Mrs. Amanda Rainbolt.
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Gouny
Amanda Rainbolt
Rainbolt
Poets Corner Adds Dr Crocker Companion Poem
Dr Crocker contributes a companion piece to a Juarez poem by Emerson Hough. The doctor’s poem reflects actual military history tied to his experience as an army officer and his involvement in the era.
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Crocker
Juarez
Emerson Hough
Christian Church Announces Jan 23 Services
Sunday schedule includes Bible School Rally at 10 with special features. Sermon at 11 titled The First Gospel. Endeavor meeting at 6 30 p m followed by singing and a second sermon Matthew What at 8 p m. Alfred Brunk is pastor.
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Endeavor
Matthew What
Alfred Brunk
Climbers Rise From Rail to Banking Roles
W. H. Graham known as Bill Graham worked thirteen years on the railroad in many roles before switching to banking. He now holds the title cashier and also serves as County Treasurer. His address is Lordsburg State Bank.
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W. H. Graham
Bill
Graham
Lordsburg State Bank
Pierce-Hardin Oil Co Sees Bright Prospects Near Moore
M Q Hardin reports Pierce-Hardin Oil Co near Moore Texas hit oil sand at 90 and 120 feet and remains in sand. Kimball well No 1 reaches 2600 feet as labor and drillers anticipate first commercial oil within 400 feet amid nearby wells producing modest barrels.
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M. Q. Hardin
Pierce-Hardin Oil Co
Moore
Texas
Kimball
e-Hardin
Guy Page
Pierce-Hardin
Par ENT Teachers Association Holds Pleasant Meeting
The Par ent Teachers Association gathered Monday evening with remarks by Mrs. Chas. Fuller. Dr. M. M. Crocker sang, Supt. McLesky announced a spelling contest, and the eighth grade won on forcible. Mrs. B. S. Jackson of the Cemetery Association sought a ten dollar contribution. Cocoa and doughnuts concluded the event served by Mrs Patten and aides.
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Parent Teachers Association
Harry Rose
Wagner
Vietrola
B. 8. Jackson
Cemetery Association
Patten
Mesdames Hanner
L. Ft. Jones
One Director Left Out of Lordsburg Bank List
An error omitted Dr CG. P. Austin, a prominent director of the Lordsburg State Bank, from the published list last week.
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CG. P. Austin
Lordsburg State Bank
Popular S. B. Fireman Dies of Brights Disease
F A McCullough a popular S P fireman from El Paso died of Brights disease at the Ownby Hotel at seven Saturday morning. Under engineer George Trimbie his remains were taken to his home at No 110 the same day. He was a 38nd degree Mason and a member of the Brotherhood. Funeral arrangements were handled by Grant Leahy.
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F. A. McCullough
S. P
el Paso
Bright
Ownby Hotel
George Trimbie
No. 110
Brotherhood
Grant Leahy
Good Things Tin Lordsburg Cocoa and Doughnuts
Mesdames Patten Manner and Jones serve cocoa and doughnuts in Lordsburg with friendly service and a welcoming stand. The event highlights local hospitality and a small town gathering atmosphere.
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Lordsburg
Teachers urged to join state history recollections project
The State Normal School at Silver City promotes collecting and filing the state old settlers recollections. It released a bulletin titled State and Local History in New Mexico and will mail it free to teachers who request it. Send name and address to Service Bureau New Mexico State Normal Silver City to receive the bulletin.
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State Normal School
Silver City
The
Normal
New Mexico
Service Bureau
New Mexico State Normal
Woods and White Wedding at Gammon Residence
The townsman RK H Woods married Charlotte M White at the Gammon residence on West Railroad Avenue. The ceremony was led by Rev M O Williams with Major M M Crocker and wife among early attendees. The couple will reside in a new home as friends extended congratulations and a luncheon followed.
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Gammon
West Railroad Avenue
RK. H. Woods
Charlotte M. White
Stuart
Washington Irving
M. M. Crocker
Harding letter to Liberal Editor on newsprint costs
Marion Ohio letter from Warren G Harding to Holt praises relief from high newsprint prices. He notes publishers pay up to fifteen cents per pound, cites personal impact, and pledges to help ease the supply burden. He expresses optimism for relief within a year and admiration for the editor's spirit.
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Marion
Ohio
White House
Holt
Harding
W. G. Harding
Spiritualizing Lordsburg Faith on the water in Luke Matthew talk
Mrs. Kh M Reynolds delivered a watch night sermon at the Methodist church focusing on Matthew chapter four. She urged abiding faith like Peter and warned against trusting only man strength as storms arise, urging believers to embody Christ like spirit into the New Year and support Lordsburg through prayer and action.
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Kh. M. Reynolds
Methodist Church
Lordsburg
Peter
Jesus
Sim
Jerais
Phillipins
Uis
Death of Mrs Amanda Rainbolt After Long Illness
Mrs Amanda Rainbolt a pioneer resident died January 12 after a long illness. She was born February 27 1850 in Little Rock Arkansas and lived in the region for years. Nine children were born to the union with three deceased. surviving are Curt Moran B M McWhorter Wiley Altsobrook Alaobrook and L E Moran. Funeral held at the Christian Church with Pastor Alfred Brunk delivering and Grant Leary directing. Community expresses sympathy.
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Amanda Raimbolt
Mountainview
The
Christian Church
Alfred Brunk
Grant Leary
Little Rock
Arkansas
Rainbolt
Wiley
Africa jokes spark chatter in Cincinnati Enquirer
A reader quotes a Cincinnati Enquirer joke about marriage in Africa, noting the line about not knowing a wife until after marriage. Mrs Gab comments and the punchline about meeting Africa.
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Africa
Aftice
Gab
Gabb
Meetlion Africa
Cincinnati Enquirer
Annual Meeting of Lordsburg Mercantile Co.
The Lordsburg Mercantile Co held its annual meeting with officers re-elected: H. M. Chase as President, Eb. M. Fisher as Vice President, A. M. Reynolds as Secretary Treasurer. Coon and Ritter stock sold to other members. Chase remains manager. Fisher will run the dry goods department, Burney grocery, Wall drug.
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Lordstore Mercantile Go
Southwest
A&s
8. M. Chase
Eb. M. Fisher
A. M. Reynolds
Bh. M. Pisher
Woc. Burney
T. &. Wall
Abstract Company Re-Elect Officers
Hidalgo County Abstract Company held its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon with most stockholders present. Secretary treasurer Ed M Reynolds reported a very satisfactory year including a ten percent dividend and orderly transcription work for Grant County. Re-elected were Mayor B Ownby as president, L P McHalffey as vice president, and T M Reynolds as secretary treasurer.
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Hidalgo County Abstract Company
Ed. M. Reynolds
Grant County
Ownby
L. P. McHalffey
T. M. Reynolds
Free Scholarship Promised By Texas Woman's College
President of Texas Woman's College confirms a free scholarship will be awarded to the girl with the best high school standing for the school year ending in June.
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M. O. Williams
Texas Woman's College
Sam Bellick Promoted to Head of Signal Department
Sam Bellick is promoted to head of the signal maintaining department at Tucson. This marks his leadership role guiding maintenance and operations for the city’s signaling system.
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Sam Bellick
The
Tucson
Bergson and Rider Appointed State Police
Special officers A. O. Bergson and W. P. Rider have been given commissions as state police by Governor Mechet.
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Bergson
Rider
A. O. Bergson
W. P. Rider
Mechet
Hunt Boys Visit Lordsburg Fiend Hunter Kin Return
Stewart and Jimmie Hunt and Attorney Fletcher M. Dean of Douglas were in Lordsburg last week to greet old friends. The brothers were once noted cattlemen in Grant County.
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Lordsburg
Clifton Honors Scott for Valley Products Exhibit
In a Clifton Commercial Club letter to N. J. Scott the present designates him to arrange an exhibit of Gila and Duncan valley products and to prepare a luncheon using as many valley products as possible.
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Clifton Commercial Club
N. J. Scott
Duncan
Assessor Jordan names deputy and assistant in districts
Assessor J D Jordan appoints R B E L Clark veteran Mason county Texas assessor as assistant in Lordsburg and Waldon districts. Mrs Jordan is appointed deputy assessor and either she or Clark will staff the office during Jordan’s absence.
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J. D. Jordan
BR. E. L. Clark
Mason County
Texas
Lordsburg
Waldon
Mrs. Jordan
Mr. Clark
Mr. Jordan
Free lodging ends in theft as guest robs host at gunpoint
J O Phillips gave Geo Heffley a sleeping place near St Elmo Chub. Tuesday at 1 am the guest stole $121 and about $50 worth of goods, attempting a getaway. Sheriff Allen and City Marshal Kimbrough were tipped off and confronted the suspect, who demanded the money.
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J. O. Phillips
Geo Heffley
St. Elmo Chub
Sheriff Allen
Kimbrough
Lordsburg Hospital Erected as Modern Fireproof Facility
The Lordsburg Hospital Company modernizes care with a fireproof building praised by officials and a Johns Hopkins nurse. New officers elected include Dr P Austin as President and Dr M M Crocker as VP. occupancy expected in weeks.
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Lordsburg Hospital Company
Heather
de. GP
Austin
John Hopkins University
Baltimore
Hospital Company
P. Austin
M. M. Crocker
Margaret Downey
B. Austin
BR. Buevens
Smile A While In a Restaurant Dominoes Request
A customer asks the musician to play by request and proposes a game of dominoes while finishing lunch. The exchange shows the light, humorous tone of a bustling dining scene with a performing artist engaging shoppers.
Expensive Entertainment in Theatre Prices
In the Birmingham Age-Herald snippet a dialogue mocks high theatre costs, noting that a wealthy beau would marry a millionaire while a poor man cannot afford a show. The exchange critiques social gaps in access to entertainment.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Egg Prices
A whimsical note on panic over rising egg costs blaming no one, while hopeful lines seek fresh cheap eggs and dream of affordable breakfast staples. The verse hints at stale eggs and broken shells as a metaphor for unreliable supply.
Good Judgment Mrs Dacon and table manners inquiry
Mrs Dacon replies humorously about her husband and table manners. Meeacon jokes about spaghetti. Mrs Eggbert notes they gave up spaghetti in Yonkers.
Lord keeps us says catechism noted in Harper's Weekly
An 8 year old Mary declares they do eat in heaven while John doubts. Mary answers with dignity that it says in her catechism the Lord preserves and keeps us. The overheard exchange appears in Harper's Weekly.
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John
Mary
John Maren
Harper's Weekly
Sacrifice Sale Challenge at 18.0
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal mentions a profiteer proposing a sacrifice of 10 goods at 18.0 during a sale. The piece also includes a brief anecdote from the Omaka World-Herald about a boy named Jonney who helps with a freezer, trading a dime and nickel for his effort.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Jonney
Omaka World-Herald
Cemetery Payment Urged If No Amount Paid Yet
Notice urges immediate payment for any outstanding cemetery charges. Residents with no prior payment advised to settle now to avoid penalties.
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Woods
Warren G. Harding
Lordsburg Merc. CO
Clifton
Scott
Jordan
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