Lordsboro oil venture strides into wildcat acreage
The Liberal newspaper reports Lordetarg led by B B Ownby and J C Phillips plans two oil boosters, Beulah Creamer honored funds, with Cooper Brothers drilling on 18 356 acres. A test suggests promising structure as Cooper Brothers push to 250 feet with signs of lime rock and shale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordetarg
Pioneer
B. B. Ownby
Grant
J. C. Phillip
Southwest
New
Meco
Lordsboro
Beulah Creamer
Cooper Brothers
Paul
William
Arkansas
Paul Cooper
University preacher praises desert mission in New Mexico
The Presbyterian National Board of Missions sends Rev SA Lay to desert towns from Colundius to Rodeo via Hachita and Animas valley. Attendance at Valley View services drew a large cross section of residents. Lay, a university bred preacher, lives in Hachita and travels by car, camping when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Kerr
Enut
Wm. Blackburn
Valley View
House
National Board of Missions of Te Presbyterian Church
Colunduis
Rodeo
Hachila
Animas Valley
SA. Lay
Hachita
Child Claudine Olney Makes Family Plans
The notice mentions Claudine Olney living with Mr and Mrs Cliude Olney and expecting to be the baby to preside over a cozy life. It notes initial plans to name the baby Claude and Oma’s liln hat ball, with playful hints about a tennis racket or rolling pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudine Olney Ca
Cliude Olney
Claudine
Claude
Local Residents Move to Roswell New Home
Jr. and Mrs. H. B. Elfe visited the Aldrich family in Roswell and decided to relocate there. Henry Stenkle accompanied Mr. Elfe to help pack while Mrs. Elfe stayed to prepare the new house. The community notes the loss of these excellent neighbors to an older town.
Rainy spell soaks region with first seasonal rain
Soaking rain drenched the region Friday night marking the first soaking rainfall of the season. The heavy showers brought dense precipitation and damp conditions across streets and fields.
Lordsburg at the Top Says Insurance Man
A Kansas City Life Insurance man, with Albuquerque HQ, praises Lordsburg as the finest town in the state to Luncheon Club. He travels across the state, noting business conditions and endorses Lordsburg amid reports from the Bonney mine and Shelly & Wells strike. Jeffus presided in Gammon’s absence and announced next Tuesday's Manhattan program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Slack
Kansas City Life Insurance
Albuquerque
Lordsburg
Slack
G. Ross
New Shelly & Wells
Bonney
Gammon
Jeffus
Manhattan
Star Theatre Schedule June 30 to July 8
The theatre presents The Fourth Commandment on June 30 and July 1. Serial and Her Big Night on July 2. The Broncho Twister on July 3. Taxi Dancer on July 4. Her Sister from Paris on July 5 and 6. Clash of the Wolves with Rin Tin Tin, June Marlowe, and Charles Tarrell on July 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twister
Paris
Rin- Tin-Tin
June Marlowe
Charles Tarrell
Presiding Elder J. T. Redman to Speak Sunday
Rev. J. T. Redman P E will occupy the Methodist pulpit Sunday likely morning and evening with a quarterly conference in the afternoon. He is an eloquent preacher whose messages are worthwhile and the public is invited to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Redman
P. E
Western Union Shifts Wires Along Railroad Avenue
Western Union moves wires away from building fronts by erecting new finer poles near the union station with a large work force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Avenue
Western Union
Union Station
Noble Outcast to be staged by Southwestern Players
The Southwestern Players announce The Noble Outcast to run at Star Theatre on July 19. Cast list and full play details will be released soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOBLE
Southwestern Players
Star Theatre
Old Carlisle Mines Open Extensive Development Campaign
Alfred Strong Lewis general manager of United Metals Corporation announces active operations on the old Carlisle properties near Duncan and Lordsbury. He cites past gold production of four million dollars and notes 95,000,000 gallons of water pumped and ore blocks above the 300 level ready for mining. The project attracts backing from George L. Johnson of General Outdoor Advertising Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Strong Lewis
FEM
United Metals Corporation
Carlisle
Duncan
Lordsbury
Lewis
Barclay
Geo H. Utter
George L. Johnson
General Outdoor Advertising Company
Princeton-Colorado School of Mines
Labor Day Roads All Lead to Lordsburg
A letter from Tam Cho to Mr Holt notes invitation to the Lordsburg Court House dedication on September 5 and expresses appreciation and intent to attend if possible. Governor WP Hunt signs the correspondence with best wishes for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Moenix
Arizona
Mr. Holt
Pilots to Attend Dedication Flight at Lordaburg Court House
Office letter from Kelly Field Texas dated June 22 1927 informs Chamber of Commerce Lordeburg New Mexico that with Air Corps approval pilots may fly beyond the 50 mile limit to take part in the dedication of the new courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Field
Texas
Chamber of Goammerce
Lordeburg
New Mexico
Air Corps
Lordaburg
Dedication invitation to Lordsburg Court House Labor Day
State Highway Engineer W Davidson acknowledges Willard Holt invitation to dedicate the new Lordsburg Court House on Labor Day. He expects to attend if in position to do so and thanks Holt for the courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard E. Holt
Lordsurg
New Mexico
Mr. Holt
Education official plans Lordsburg visit on Labor Day
In a letter from Lois Randolph Superintendent of Public Instruction in Deming to Mr. Holt dated June 28 1927 she confirms no conflict with Labor Day and expresses pleasure at returning to Lordsburg New Mexico for the celebration. The correspondence notes hospitality received last year and anticipates another enjoyable visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Willard E. Holt
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Mr. Holt
Lois Randolph
Public Instruct
McWhorter Hurt After Riding Horse Falls
I M McWhorter, a prominent regional cattleman, sustained a fractured hip and other injuries when his riding horse fell on him. He was taken to DeMoss hospital and faces an extended recovery, though officials say injuries are not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. McWhorter
DeMoss Hospital
Eastern Man Seeks Lordsburg Liberal for Mine Interests
A reader from Saginaw Michigan requests a copy of the Lordsburg New Mexico Liberal dated June 24 for perusal and potential subscription. He praises the state’s metal mining development and asks for mailing details to receive the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. Generbee Ave
Saginaw, Michigan
Liberal
Lordsburg, N. M
Lordsburg N. M
Jane Ellen’s Candy Dilemma and Grandma’s Remedy
A child eats more candy than wise, and grandma gives warm medicine to curb the habit. The next day the girl explains she did not want the medicine wasted, revealing a cheeky, philosophical view on the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ellen
Grandma
Jone Ellens Sixth Birthday Celebrated
June Ellen Brooks daughter of Mrs Emimna Dew marked her sixth birthday Friday afternoon with six friends as guests. Guests included Maxine Allen Ruth Gee Ruth Wallace Grace Wallace Agnes Malone and Irma Malone. They enjoyed dainty refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Ellen Brooks
Emimna Dew
Maxine Allen
Ruth Gee
Ruth and
Grace Wallace
Agnes
Irma Malone
Off for Texas trip departs with Jones family group
Mrs KF Jones and her two sons travel with Mrs Jack Heather and her mother Mrs Redus plus Mrs FE Luckie starting tomorrow in the Heather Buick. The party plans visits to Brownwood and San Antonio and other Texas points, returning in four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. L. Jones
Jack Heather
Redus
Willcox
FE. M. Luckie
Heather Buick
Brownwood
San Antonio
Texas
Tex La company signs beauty brightens town scene
Manager Prugle installed an elaborate electric sign for the Tex La company, described as the most beautiful the town has seen, while preparing a stunningly improved office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
Prugle
Dedication Ceremony for Court House Septem ber 5th
A letter from J A Mahoney of the State Highway Commission invites attendance at the September 5 dedication of the Court House. He pledges to be present and wishes an enjoyable occasion, signing with best regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Mahoney
State Highway Commission
Rich Ore Strike in the Bonney Camp Stirs Investors
Out at the old Bonney mining area, the Shelly shaft on the lease run by H. H. Shelly and J. L. Wells yields ore at depths of 3 to 4 feet valued at over 100 dollars per ton with two ounces of gold. Lone Leasing Cops mine on the same vein reports similar high-grade production at the 274-foot level. Bonney camp has produced substantial sums from shaft No. 1, with further potential as more veins are opened, fueling optimism from J. T. Poster and other backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Augustine
Bonney Camp
Shelly
H. H. Shelly
J. L. Wells
Honney
Lone Leasing
Hill
J. T. Poster
Bonney Properties
New District Surgeon and Family Move into Lordsburg Hospital
C7 Austin newly appointed district surgeon for the Southern Pacific has moved into the Lordsburg emergency hospital once occupied by the late Dr. M. M. Crocker. The transformed hospital features a central general reception room with private offices, eye service room, and a capable laboratory. Jesse TL Smith and his family arrived from Magdalens and settle at one of the Ownby residences, bringing educational aims and community value to Lordsburg. Amith is set to visit the Lancheon Club next Tuesday as a special guest.
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Austin
Southern Pacific
M. M. Crocker
Dre. ©. Po
B. Avetin
Lordsburg Hospital
Austins
Jesse TL Smith
Magdalens
Meleskey
Lordsburg
Smitha
Bopl
Amith
Lancheon Club
Lordabure
Smith Barber Shop Moves to Bank Building
Ralph Smith's barber shop run by Jennings is moving this week to the vacant room across from the removal of Dre Austin to the emergency hospital. A fine bathroom will be installed for customer convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
Jennings
Dre. Austin
Lordsburg Teacher Marries in Baltimore News
A Lordsburg schoolteacher marriage notice from Baltimore announces Mr Williams Porter and Mr Minna Klipesh wed on Monday June 20 1927. The bride, formerly a popular Lordsburg teacher, located in El Paso after six years here. They plan to reside at 2594 Montana Street El Paso Texas after July 15.
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Lordsburg
Baltimore
Williams. Porter
Minna
Klipesh
Maryland
Montana Street
Paso
Texas
el Paso
Dr Banks New Car Driving in El Paso
The second Wolverine model from El Paso is now in use by Dr B. Austin. The 6 cylinder coach is described as the last and best car designed by KR Olds, a pioneer auto maker known to the editor through many years of success.
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Fl Paso
Thieves Strike Nellie Bly Mine Residence
William Blackburn found his home at the Nellie Bly mine looted of nearly all contents including a Ford parts missing. only the top and body remained. Sheriff Jones is actively pursuing the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Blackburn
Nellie Bly Mine
Sheriff Jones
Fourth Commandment and Clash of Wolves at Star Theatre
Star Theatre patrons may see the film Fourth Commandment tonight and Friday. Next week Thursday and Friday the Clash of Wolves stars Hine Tin-Tin June Marlowe and Charles Tarrell.
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Thoreday
Hine Tin-Tin
June Marlowe
Charles Tarrell
Baptist Ladies Food Sale At Up-to-Date Grocery
Baptist women hold a noon Saturday sale at Up-to-Date grocery offering a wide assortment of goods with limited quantities for early shoppers. Proceeds support church activities.
Water at McGhee mines draws miners to hilltop find
A. T. and Chas. McGhee arrived from the mines this morning and reported abundant water on top of the hill above the big mine. A. J. departed east for a brief view, appearing like a New York banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T
Chas, McGhee
A. J
New York Bank
Allen Challenges A W M In Foot Race Remark
J W Allen on Saturday morning boasts a playful challenge to A W Morningstar saying he would race him and jokes about hair color if given a dollar for every gray hair found. He notes he will be 65 on April 19 and remarks on Morningstar being 64 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morningstar
J. W. Allen
Mrs Crocker Heads to Los Angeles to Stay with Sisters
Mrs Florence L. Crocker and Mrs G W Trimble left Monday for Los Angeles to reside with Crocker's sisters for an indefinite period. They were sent off with the prayers and well wishes of many friends. The column notes that Mrs Crocker and her mother arrived safely in Bellevue Michigan Sunday afternoon after a long trip from Lordsburg lasting about 56 hours.
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Florence L. Crocker
G. W. Trimble
Los Angeles
Legion of Loving Friends
Margaret Holt
Saya
Bellevue
Michigan
Lordsburg
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Fedal Gas & Gas Company
Ownby and Phillips
Nae Beng
Christ
Claudine Olney
Roswell
Star Theatre Program
Old Carlisle
Pnecutine
State House
Anon
Tam
Cho, WP Hunt
State Highway Department
Department OF Education
B. M. McWhorter
Jone Ellens
DR. Banks
Baptist Food Sale
McGhee
Allen
A.W. M
Mrs Crocker
L. A
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