Lordsburg C of C Honored Guest of Douglas Chamber
Lordsburg C of C delegates visit Douglas for a Chamber of Commerce invitation. The 10 members tour Agua Prieta, enjoy a famed Jim Joe’s banquet, and return via a Bisbee Tonto Desert highway stretch. Douglas hosts praise its hospitality and improving tourist routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg C. OF C
Douglas Chamber
Lordsburg
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Douglas Chamber of Commerce
M. Chase
John B. Crowell
K. M. Reynolds
J. L. Augustine
Eugene Montague
Frank P. Turner
M. P. Walker
Animas
Pratt
Rodeo
Apache
Chiricaheu
San Bernardino
Geo F E. Buxton
Ely Martin
F V. Moreno
Albert Stacy
F. L. Simm
J. H. Calvert
Bank of Douglas
M. C. Hawkins
Maj
Geo. H. Kelly
Daily International
A.J. Mckinnon
M Meadows
Sixth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Wade B Smith Couple
Mr and Mrs Wade B Smith marked their sixth wedding anniversary with a turkey dinner last Friday. Red white and pink carnations adorned the tables. Attending were Mr and Mrs A S Lockwood Mr and Mrs H L Gammon Mr and Mrs N A Gammon Mr and Mrs E M Fisher and family and Malcolm Gammon. Guests departed about ten o clock wishing the couple many happy anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade B. Smith
A. S. Lockwood
H. L. Gammon
N. A. Gammon
E. M. Fisher
Malcolm Gammon
Angelus Oil Well Shows Gas as Drilling Reaches 1400 Feet
Deming news reports a heavy gas flow with some oil at the Angelus oil well as drilling continues beyond 1400 feet after water flow issues were resolved. Officials remain optimistic a commercial oil strike may follow once 2000 feet is reached.
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Angelus
Conway seeks dues for state educators association
John V. Conway state superintendent urged state teachers to pay dues to the state educational association so a committee can gather and present school affairs data to the legislature. Some viewed it as lobbying, but he cleared the air and impressed with his constructive approach. Lordsburg High students entertained the crowd last week, with hopes for a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Conway
State Educational Association
John
Conway
Jobo
Lordsburg High
Special Fast Day Observed By Prest Ileber Grant
A Fast Day led by Prest Ileber J. Grant of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was held on Sunday January 24 to aid suffering people in the Near East. Prayers and fund contributions supported nationwide relief efforts for Europe.
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Prest. Ileber J. Grant
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Near East
Europe
Deming Girls Beat Lordsburg in 33 7 Victory
Deming High School girls defeated Lordsburg High School 33 to 7 on Friday night. The Deming boys followed with a 45 to 27 win over Lordsburg in the same matchup at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gila Academy
Virden
Kina Mortensen
Thatcher
Duncan
Academy
Deming Hi
Lordsburg Hi
Shower Honors Mrs Foley at Foley Residence
Mrs B W Randall and Mrs Chas Burch hosted a shower for Mrs Harry Foley at Mrs P M Foley house on Thursday afternoon. Friends presented many beautiful and useful articles and refreshments of cake and cocoa were served.
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B. W. Randall
Chas. Burch
Harry Foley
P. M. Foley
Foley
Extension of Time Granted Taxpayers Hidalgo County
The Hidalgo County Court extended the 1920 first half taxes due December 1 1920 to February 1 1921 without penalties if paid on time. If not paid by February 1 1921 penalties and interest resume from December 1 1920. Silver City New Mexico January 21 1921.
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Hidalgo County
Niente
Silver City
New Mexico
Upper Animas Notes and Social Rounds
Mrs Adams and her son visited Animas early this week. Mrs Ruchsel from Hachita called on friends. Carloutte moved into a new home. Mr and Mrs Winkler stayed with Mr and Mrs Free man. Todd made a quick trip to Animas. Miss Orthofer stayed with the Watkins. The district says a rain is badly needed.
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Ruchsel
Hachita
Mr. Todd
the Animas
Birth of Rufes Henry Wamel Jr at Austin Hospital
Dr Rufes Henry Wamel announces the birth of his son Rufes Henry Wamel Jr born Sunday morning January 23 1921 at Austin Hospital weighted ten pounds. The proud parents Mr and Mrs Wamel receive greetings from family and friends. A Scottish verse on weekday births accompanies the notice.
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Austin Hospital
Hufus Henry Wamel
Hufus H. Wamel
Board of County Commissioners
Bound Over in Burglary Case at Marsalis Court
Judge Marsalis bound over George Heffley of St Elmo Club and burglar accomplice Jack Harris after Thursday preliminary hearing. Heffley faces 2000 pounds and Harris 500 dollars. Attorney EF H Mitchell represented the defendants.
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Forrest Fielder
Mrs. Theede
Marsalis
Geo. Heffley
St. Elmo Club
Durglar
Jack Harris
EF. H. Mitchell
Cattle and Chamber of Commerce cooperation urged
Bertha Benson secretary requests Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce assistance to list cattle for sale. The New Mexico Cattle and Horse Growers Association plans blank forms for stock listing to connect stockmen with buyers and publish in stockmen papers for direct producer purchaser contact.
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W. FE. Holt
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
New Mexico
New Mexico Cattle and Horse Growers Association
Silver City
Chambers of Commerce
Methodist Benefit Musicale at Ball Home
The W I L M S will present a musicale at the home of Mr and Mrs G Ball on Friday evening February 4 for the church building fund. A fine program has been prepared and refreshments will be served. Everyone is cordially invited.
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W.ilm. S
Ball
Everbody
Faith or Violence at Faithful Church Bible School
Christian Church announces Sunday January 30 1921 schedule with Bible School at 9:41 a.m. and evening events led by Pastor Alfred Brunk including an Endeavor meeting at 6:30 p.m. and a sermon titled Catching All Kinds at 8 p.m.
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Bible School
Endeavor
Alfred Brunk
Baker Steam Motor Car Co Promises New Trucks
Lordsburg chamber seeks inside facts and receives a factory reply from Pueblo dated Jan 22 1924. Baker Steam Motor Car Co reports strong audits half a million in assets including buildings equipment patents and cash with government bonds. They plan twenty two ton trucks and the Dobbins truck wheel with a new 46 by 110 foot plant and expect market readiness by early summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
Baker Steam Motor Car Co
Lordsburg
Pueblo
Cole
Holt
Baker Steamer Company
Ena
Dobbins
Phillips
Mer
Gas Prices Drop In Lordsburg By Local Garage
The Highway Garage and Trucking Company cuts retail gasoline prices to under Deming and other towns, citing large consumption and bulk purchases as the reason. Freight rates are lower here, enabling savings for patrons and a demonstrated effort to reduce costs.
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Highway Garage & Trucking Company
Deming
Lordsburg
Water cure for colds touted as holiday fashion cure
Readers are advised that colds are common after holidays and snappy weather. The remedy urged is to stay indoors and drink a gallon of hot water daily, with a cup of hot water each hour, plus rest by a fire for a day or two, claiming it cures without medicine.
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Pneumone Guippe
Black Diamond Grape Fruit from Largo Packing Plant
The piece praises Florida grape fruit packed by Jno ks Taylor of Largo Florida. The writer, a Methodist pastor, commends Taylor’s modern packing plant and the fruit quality noting sorting washing drying and sizing by machinery and urging buyers to ask for Black Diamond Grape Fruit.
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Florida
Jnoks
Taylor
Largo
Jno
M. O. Williams
County Treasurer Secures Tax Payment Extension
County Treasurer W. H. Grahan has succeeded in court approval of an order extending the payment of 1920 taxes without penalty, benefiting taxpayers.
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W. H. Grahan
Southern Pacific officials laud Lordsburg division condition
Lordsburg hailed as a model operations hub by visiting Southern Pacific executives and a Liberal editor. The high‑level tour included W Williams and J Dyer, praising spotless yards, smooth service, and strong local cooperation.
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Southern Pacific
Lordsburg
Ho Williams
Wee
W. Wiliams
Mgr Wol
Kirkbridge
Doctor and Undertaker Wed in New Mexico Ceremony
Last Saturday morning a doctor and an undertaker from Ammons arrived in Lordaburg with two young women. The couples, Dr Lincoln Howers and Miss Etta Hatfield of Tucson, and Undertaker Kees Mansfield and Miss Axine Way of Phoenix, returned in the evening as the two pairs were identified as Mrs Doctor and Mrs Undertaker. They were married at the Metho dist Parsonage after presenting the required documents per New Mexico statute, by Rev M O Williams.
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Lordaburg
Ammons
Doctor
New Mexico
M. O. Williams
Theater fundraiser nets $100 for society building
The Mar Theatre hosted an afateria dinner and supper to help the W.M.S. raise 2100 for their building fund. The event drew community support and highlighted the society’s ongoing efforts.
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W. H. MS
Mar Theatre
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Jim Joe
Sim Joe
Bisbee
Tombstone
New Mexico Line
Virden News
Lynn Hatch
Mexico
el Paso
K. T. Johns
Will Bingham
Phoenix
Mortensen Brothers
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Hidalgo
Mr. Carloutte
Mrs. Winkler
Mrs. Frreeman
Misa Orthofer
Mr. and
Mrs. Watkins
Upper Animas
Rufes
Henry Wamel
Judge Marsalis
Jersey
J.H . Fitzpatrick
Bertha Benson
Methodist Benefit Musicale
O. K
Lordsburg Terminal
Noda
J. W. Wyer
J.J. Jordan
Kh. L. Buby
William Wilson
Ak. Brows
Atate
Dyer
Liberal
Jordan
Local & P
Huby
Mesers
Wilson
Brown
Come Nuaily
W.ms
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