Last Chance Mill to Start July 15 in Lordsburg District
The White Syndicate Special plans a 100 ton mill at the Last Chance Mine with three shifts, preparing for continuous operation by July. Key figures include S H Keoghan J P Cook P F Welch L D Welch and P P Finlayson, plus Jay Dikeman and Rh Pinlayson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
White Syndicate
S. H. Keoghan
J. PD. Cook
Mr Stanley
C. C.worland
P. F. Welch
L. D. Welch
PD. KR. Finlayson
Mutuallil Co
Wells
Jay Dikeman
Old Dominion
Globe
Rh. Pinlayson
Pic Welch
Main &J
Finlayson
Henry King
Great West
Welcome Ex-Service Men to Our Health Zone of the World
Ex service man W W Barnes long a lieutenant in the U S Army who served in the Philippines and in the World War is now a prominent homesteader north of town near the Stengele ranch His new home is near completion after a stay at Ft Bayard Lordsbury welcomes Lieut Barnes his wife and daughter and notes a comfortable ranch home is ready.
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W. W. Barnes
U. S
Philippines
Jaleo
Stengele Ranch
Barnes
Ft. Bayard
Lordsbury
Lieut. Barnes
Greetings From California Letter From Long Beach Family
A July 8 letter from Long Beach sends warm greetings to the editor. The Small FAMILY writes that the Chase girls have gone to Berkeley for the summer, expressing a touch of loneliness yet good health and friendly wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Chase
Barkeley
Q Clique Club Hosts Guests for Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs. Eddie Allen entertained the Q. C. C. Tuesday afternoon with special guests Mrs. J. E. Allen and Mrs. Winslett, who is visiting for the summer with her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Allen
J. E. Allen
Winslett
Calamity Jane tale linked to local executive in Sunset story
The Sunset Magazine feature on Calamity Jane mentions P. F. Welch president and GM at the Last Chance. Welch recalls riding 67 miles from Glenwood Springs to Meeker on a horse she lent, a feat once hailed as the era’s greatest horseback ride. He also bears a bullet wound from Indian uprisings as a memento of those days.
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Sunset Magazine
Glenwood Springs
Meeker
Wyoming
Mr. Welch
Welcome for the Finlaysons in Lordsburg
Lordsburg welcomes D R K Finlayson and his family. Mrs. Finlayson and Helen settle in Heather cottages. Helen, a Prescott high school graduate, will enter the University of Ariana in September while Donald C Finlayson will attend the University of Nevada. Mrs. Finlayson, a California native, is praised as a typical western contributor to the Wiesel era.
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Lordsburg
D. R K. Finlayson
Railroad Tragedy Prank Ends in Laughs in East Yards
Trainmaster Carl Zwick staged a macabre joke by placing a killed bull snake between bunk beds in the east yards car. Alex occupies the lower bunk, Harry Nelson the upper. Nelson sees the tail and cries out, causing both men to dive for safety in their underclothes. The snake remains still, prompting laughter once the prank is explained.
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Carl Zwick
Zwick
Elias Mexander
Wilson
Alex
Harry Nelson
Porter
Harry
Gemem
Varmit
Right to Quit and Feud Killings Near Carlisle
Sheriff investigation follows a shooting at Cherry Creek Canyon seven miles northeast of Carlisle. Bates Bradberry and John Pulcher killed, Sid Fulcher wounded, a Bradberry brother transported to Lordsburg. Dispute over horses cited as catalyst. conflicting accounts on who fired first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Allen
Casey
Grant County
Cherry’ Creek Canyon
Carlisle
Bates Bradberry
Greenlee County
Lordaburg
Lordsburg
Alien
Silver City
Johnny Pulcher
Bil Pulcher
Tom Fulcher
Lacan
Lordsburg Hospital
C. Brooks
Jouache
Wan
Chie Hanie Kerr
Alee
Behold My Wife Becomes Feature at Star Theatre
Native actors star in George Melford production Behold My Wife adapted from Sir Gilbert Parker novel set in the Canadian Northwest. Frank Condon directed with Elliott Dexter Milton Sills Mabel Julienne Scott and Ann Forrest in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Melford
Star Theatre
Elliott Dexter
Milton Sills
Mabel Julienne Scott
Ann Forrest
Percy Brown Injured After Motorcycle Accident
While returning from a rodeo early on July Sth Percy Brown was thrown from his motorcycle when it struck a rut breaking his left leg below the knee. Lester Brook assisted him to a ranch house then his sister Matel and tr DeMoss took him to Lordsboro Hospital where he rests easily.
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Rodeo
Percy Brown
Lester Bruok
Matel
Tr. DeMoss
Lordsboro Hospital
Mechem Discusses Rights During New Mexico Strike
Governor Mechem spoke at Mountainair Fourth of July celebration on the railway shopmen strike, affirming workers' rights to quit or strike and to seek work. He insisted he is not a candidate, addressing Democrats Republicans and Socialists alike. An estimated 2,000 residents attended with many cars, and Judge K W Wright of Santa Fe introduced the governor to an applauding crowd.
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Mountainair
N. M
M. G. Meehem
New Mexico
Mechem
Executive Department
K W. Wright
Santa Fe
Grahams of El Paso Entertained Host of Events
Mr and Mrs Ansel Graham of El Paso have been hosted at multiple gatherings this week. They attended dinners and a bridge party hosted by local families and will also be guests of honor at a lawn party with swimming at the Downeys this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel Graham
el Paso
W. J. Graham
N. A. Gammon
Earle Kerr
W. H. Graham
Bridge
Graham
W. C. Downey
Stanley W. Coon Purchases Fire Insurance Business
Stanley W. Coon has bought the fire insurance business of J M Witzpatrick who will relocate to El Paso. Witzpatrick and family are highly respected residents and the community regrets their departure as they consider attractive propositions elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley W. Coon
J. Hm.witzpatrick
Fl Paso
Witzpatricks
Official Statement From General Manager Dyer
San Francisco July 7 1022 the general manager states that strikers and their leaders spread false propaganda about displacement of shop craft men. he vows loyal employees will be protected and seniority rights clarified by posting new seniority rates in shops round houses and car yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
J. Dyer
New Parrot Training Noted at Cartagina Island
Mrs Carl Roasted trains a parrot bought by her husband from a tourist in Jalapa Vera Cruz Mexico. The bird is a fine specimen and will receive careful instruction. Mrs Rosted's El Paso mother owns a bilingual parrot speaking English and Spanish.
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Carl Roasted
Bea
Jalapa
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Rosted
el Paso
Another Big Horse Race on July 20 At Bay Track
Frank Wewerk has arranged another big horse race between Peterson Bay and Wewerk's Hay Shoe String. The distance is yards and the event will be run on the north side track at 4 o clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wewerk
Peterson Bay
Wewerk
Reas
Knights of Pythias Smoker and Entertainment Invite
Knights are invited to a smoker and special entertainment next Tuesday evening. Cordial greeting to all members emphasizes a social gathering and program.
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Knights of
Pythias
Hidalgo Republicans Back Holt for Senator at State Convention
Las Cruces State Senator H. B. Solt along with banker Join Bowe man visited Hidalgo and were believed to secure Hidalgo county support for LL in the Republican state convention.
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Hidalgo
Holt
H. B. Solt
Las Cruces
Join Boweman
Hidalgo County
Postmaster Harrdin Finds New Fliver With Accomplishments
POM notes include the ability to dive and drive a new fliver. Harrdin remains a notable postmaster with additional achievements.
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Harrdin
Grant Harper Born to Roy Slarper Family
Mr and Mrs Roy Slarper announce the birth of a baby boy on June 26 naming Grant Pranklin Harper as the newborn’s full given name and eager parents celebrate the new arrival with family.
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Roy Slarper
Bursum Wins All Year National Park Bill
U S Senator Bursum of New Mexico telegraphs that the all year national park bill passed the senate. Southwest All Year National Park Association chairman H H Brook reports speedy action and expects House approval and presidential signature.
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Las Cruces
N.M
United States
Bursum
New Mexco
Washington
H. H. Brook
National Park Association
Senate
Temple of Agriculture
Brook
Mescalero Indian Reservation
Elephant Butte Lake
White Sands
Malpaisas
Harding
Baptist Church Sermon Series Announcement
A Baptist church announces preaching times on Saturday night at 8 o clock with the title The Teaching Priest —2 thorn. 15:3. Sunday morning will feature Law Sin Grace Works and Sunday night Judgment to Come. All members and the public are invited to attend all services.
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Thorn
Del Rio visitors include Walker family group
Mrs D J Walker and her two daughters Miss Josephine and Mrs George Shay with baby Junior visit Mrs J L Winslett, the former’s daughter, in Del Rio Texas.
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D. J. Walker
Josephine
George Shay
Junior
J. L. Winslett
L A W S Meet With Mrs Allen This Afternoon
The L A S will meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs J F Allen. Everyone is invited for a cordial session with good walls guaranteed.
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J. FE. Allen
Hospital Notes Update on Major Surgeries and Recoveries
Juan Tarason Douglas underwent a major operation and returned home. Nina Casper Duncan and Chas Burch faced major procedures including the forefinger amputation on the left hand. Jose Marcias had a major operation. Sidney Fulcher suffered a shattered arm but is progressing nicely. Mrs. J. I. Jones receives medicated treatment and is progressing finely.
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Juan ‘Tarason
Douglas
Nina Casper
Duncan
Chas. Burch
Jose Marcias
Sidney Fulcher
J. I. Jones
Road officials and contractor experts on Holt project
Engineer Y Von Schoeler from the state highway department and cement expert H P Henning representing the contractors are on the Holt federal aid job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. von Schoeler
State Highway Department
H. P. Henning
Holt
Modern Dance Tragedy Strikes Deming Family
Mrs Dwight B Stephens Hand of Deming laments after her 16 year old daughter was taken from a Fourth of July public dance and shot herself in the temple. The mother mourns the loss and questions the value of dancing.
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Dwight B. Stephens Hand
Deming
Candidate for Hidalgo County Treasurer Seeks Support
To the voters of Hidalgo County the candidate states he previously held the office in Zavalla County Texas for eight years and is clear of any blemish. He asks for Mr Vater's support and emphasizes his public service record.
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Hidalgo County
Za‘valla County
Texas
Vater
Home Talent Carnival Planned by PTA July 26
The Parent Teacher Association plans a home made Street Carnival near the hospital with booths, art attendants, lemonade, a fortune teller and carnival attractions. Dr. Crocker will illuminate grounds with electric lights donated by Woothe and Avent Clayton company. The event aims to be the premier summer attraction. July 26 is the date. Manager Joes Save the Witter Go will supply lumber for booths and seating.
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Parent Teacher Association
The
P. Hospital
Crocker
Wilson
Seol
Hehts Woothe
Avent Clayton
Tuteday
Jo Fes
Witter Go
Strike Day Paralyzes Lordsburg B and P Shop
M. M. Owens the round house foreman says the big strike shut the Lordsburg B and P shop for a 96 hour period from July 1 to July 5. Four engines were handled and four workers did the work of forty as managers reported no sleep during the period. The plant fire was lit again at 10:05 a.m after being put out at 10 a.m. on the strike day.
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M. M. Owens
B&. P. Business
Lordsburg
Owens
Hidalgo county highway check shows slow progress
State highway maintenance engineer A. I. Bt. Morris and District Engineer KK. J. Bandy inspected Hidalgo county roads Thursday. They found things progressing in little shape and noted conditions on state and federal routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Bt. Morris
Hidalgo County
KK. 1. Bandy
Highway Department
Charles Burch Loses Finger While Operating Saw
Charles Burch injured while running a saw at the 86 tie. His index finger of the Jefo band became tangled in a tanner, requiring removal at the hospital.
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Charles Bure
Star Theatre Weekly Programs and Big Feature
Sunday July 16 presents Princess Jones with Star Alice Calhoun. Monday off Tuesday July 18 shows The Bail with Star Maurice Turneur. Wednesday off Thursday July 20 Charm School with Star Wallie Heid. Friday July 21 The Foolish Age. Saturday July 22 Miracles of Jungle and Step on it with a top feature Behold My Wife on Thursday and Friday.
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Princess Jones
Alice Calhoun
Maurice Turneur
Charm School
Wallie Heid
Wife
Dr Buvens in El Paso for dental meeting
Dr J B Buvens and Mrs Buvens travel to El Paso to attend the annual dental association meeting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Buvens
EL Paso
J. B. Buvens
Mrs. Buvens
Dental Association
Church Services Outline for July 16
The Church of Chest schedules Bible School at 10 a.m. and a morning sermon titled By Force or By Love at 11 a.m. An Endeavor Meeting follows at 7 p.m. and an evening sermon The Divine Stamp at 8 p.m. led by Pastor Alfred Brunk.
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Bible School
Endeavor
Alfred Brunk
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Q Clique Club
Welch
Bradberry
Fulcher
Cherry Creek Canyon
Pelacy Brown
Grahams
Grant Pranklin Harper
Baptist Church
del Rio
Old Town
Parent-Teacher Association
HIG
Charles Burch
Star Theatre Program
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