Hidalgo County Commissioners Meet In Lordsburg March 3 1924
The Hidalgo County Board of Commissioners met in Lordsburg New Mexico on March 3 1924 with Chairman J R Onney C F Houlihan and Clerk R M Reynolds present. Minutes of the prior meeting were approved and T J McCante appointed road supervisor for Steing and Valley View districts. Various general and salary fund bills were approved for payment including utilities printing and stipends. The meeting adjourned subject to call.
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A. D
Lirdsburg
New Mexico
Board of County Commissioners
Hidalgo County
J. R. Owney
C. F. Houlihan
R. M. Reynolds
Steing and
Valley View
T. J. McCante
General Fund
Frank A. Hawey
P. M Ewing
R. M. Reynolda
Ray
J. D. Jordan
Ceponscs
Sedewsans
Ww. F
Church of Christ to Host March 30 Events
Bible School at 10 a m led by J M Dorrance with a 44 o clock address by Dr Chas C Jessee of Chicago on The Fall of Booze and the Reign of Law. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m on What Missions Have Done for Social Welfare. Jewel Ownby leads Lord's Supper and preaching at 7 30 p m on Conversion What is it and How is the Sinner Converted with prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesdays at 7 30 p m.
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Bible School
M. J
Jewel Ownby
Change of Heart Lesson at Baptist Church Sunday
Sunday School at 10 a m urges parents to train children early. The Change of Heart is the object lesson. Preaching at 11 a m with B Y P U at 6 30 p m, uniting for a 7 30 p m service and program.
Methodist Church Sunday Services Notice
Sunday March 30 1924 services at 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m and 7 30 p m League 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m All welcome to worship Walter H Vanderpool pastor
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Methodist Church
Jesus
Walter H. Vanderpool
Cross Announces for County Clerk in Democratic Call
B H Cross of Valedon 85 Mine enters the race for county clerk this week. A college bred man with long valued business experience, he throws his hat into the Democratic ring.
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B. H. Cross
Valedon
Pioneer Empire Builder Visits Clifton
Hon Charles M Shannon famed Southwest empire builder visited Clifton last week for the illness and funeral of his brother Baylor Shannon. He recalled early history of the region and his roles as teacher, revenue official, editor, and founder of Shannon Copper Company. He and Mrs Shannon now reside in Los Angeles enjoying peaceful retirement after a life of arduous toil.
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Charles M. Shannon
Southwest
Clifton
Baylor Shannon
Lordsburg
Great
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
W. H. Small
Silver City
Shannon Copper Company
Detroit Copper Company
P. D
Mra. Shannon
Stalwart figure Baylor Shannon dies at Clifton
Baylor Shannon longtime Southwest cowman dies at Clifton after visiting his California–bound brother. A former county commissioner sheriff and later supervisor in Arizona, he helped shape public affairs for 44 years since arriving in Fant County. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
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Baylor Shannon
Clifton
California
Southwest
Fant County
Luna
Hidalgo
Arizona
Margaret Downey Seeks County Clerk Post on Democratic Ticket
Mrs. Margaret Downey former Ferdsburg Woman's Club president and Christmas Seal campaign chair announces her candidacy for County Clerk on the Democratic ticket. Two years earlier she was urged to run.
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Margaret Downey
Ferdsburg Woman's ‘Club
Mra. Downey
New Mexico Pushes Drive to Prevent Rail Crossing Accidents
The New Mexico State Corporation Commission launches a statewide campaign to reduce grade crossing deaths. It urges drivers to stop before tracks and plans to mail the bulletin with automobile licenses and distribute it in schools, seeking broad newspaper cooperation.
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New Mexico
State Corporation Commission of
Standard Oil Company
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Santa Fe
New York Times
The Fall of Booze and the Reign of Law Address
Dr Charles C Jessee of Chicago will speak at the Baptist church Sunday March 30 at 2 15 pm on The Fall of Booze and the Reign of Law. He is described as a dynamic orator with a wide lecturing record and draws large attentive audiences. No admission is charged and all are invited. He will also speak at the Christian church at eleven o clock.
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Charles C. Jessee
Chicago
Jessee
Lordsbtri Hospital Judge Morris returns from El Paso visit
Lordsburg area notes report Judge Morris of Cloverdale has returned from El Paso where he was visiting. The column mentions local sickness, farm plans for a big crop, snow on the Animas, and visits by Mrs. Hughes and others.
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Judge Morris
Cloverdale
Fl Paso
Clementine
Mitchell Sanders
Duncan
Pley4s
Zumwalt
Valeden
John B. Crowell
Gammon
Freeman
Animas
Earl Ghaney
Jess Wright
J. Freeman
Mrs. Norris
Clifton
Arizona
Felix R. Jones Seeks Reelect Sheriff Role
Felix R. Jones, a former Hidalgo County sheriff candidate, announces his bid again for the same office. Local chatter suggests other big office hopefuls may emerge from outside the county seat.
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Felix R. Jones
Felix KR. Jones
Hidalgo County
Wis
Lottie Gammon Smith Announces for County Clerk
Mrs. Lottie Gammon Smith a ten year bookkeeper and cashier for the Lordsburg Mercantile Company and longtime resident announces her candidacy for County Clerk on the Democratic ticket after local requests.
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Lottie Gammon Smith
Lordsburg Mercantile Company
Wilkinson Weddings Tie Two Florida Arizona Unions
Two wedding announcements list Mr. John B. Schwartz and Miss Bessie Oates of Miami joining the ceremony with Mr W. M. Hagan and Mrs. Zadie Butler of Elgin Arizona in a joint nuptial note.
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John B. Schwartz
Bessie Oates
Miami
W. M. Hagan
Zadie Butler
Elgin
Arizona
S. and S. Club Hosts Meeting At Buvens Home
Mrs GC P Austin hosted the S and S Club yesterday at the home of Mrs R E Buvens with members in attendance for a social gathering and conversation.
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GC. P. Austin
R. E. Buvens
Anita No. 2 Near Shipping Point at Nellie Bly Property
General Manager Geo. W. Foreman reports Anita No. 2 near shipping point after east trip. Four added boilers boost pumping to reach 458 ft shaft bottom and allow exploration of the 400 ft level. Debris likely. lower level to 420 ft planned, enabling 10 to 15 cars monthly when opened, with the shaft recently timbered and 100 tons shipped from the pool level nearly 15 years ago.
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Geo. W. Foreman
Lownie
Nellie Bly
Anita No. 2
State Opinion Declares County Superintendents Must Be Elected
In Rania Fe on March 14 the attorney general’s office issued an opinion stating that the 1923 state school code provision for appointing county school superintendents rather than electing them after January 1 1925 is unconstitutional. Assistant Attorney General John W. Armstrong sent the opinion by wire to D. H. Wyatt Eddy County District Attorney, noting the constitution requires county officers to be elected and that elected and appointed are not synonymous.
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Rania Fe
John W. Armstrong
D. H. Wyatt
Eddy County
Aquanaria
School Notes roundup shows junior high woes and joys
Claud Olney sprained his wrist while high jumping Monday afternoon. Tallulah returns to school. The Bobble Slumber Party entertained Friday night despite some absences. Wood’s third finger on the left hand is decorated. Mr. Bonham’s grade book is missing again. Ora reveals a secret at graduation night and wonders about waiting until school ends. Forty two fourth graders were absent this week. The fourth grade spelling champions are Clara Matthews Whiod Scholly Emiline Rhodes Manley Wright Olue Landry Basil Fuller Addie Conner Marshalline Goodsell Josephine Pankey. Report cards go out this week.
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Claud Olney
Tallulah
Viola
Oma
Cry
Wood
Mr. Bonham
Ora
Clara Matthews
Whiod = Scholly
Emiline Rhodes
Manley Wright
Olue Landry
Basil Fuller
May Ong
Lurene Lines
Addie Conner
Marshalline Goodsell
Josephine Pankey
Bradberry Announces Candidacy For County Assessor
L A Bradberry, a longtime resident with over twenty years in the region, enters the race for the office of County Assessor. He positions himself as a respected local figure ready to seek the county post.
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L. A. Bradberry
The Liberal Favored by Prominent Railroad Men
The Liberal was favored yesterday after a pleasant call from two prominent railroad officials L A Morris general superintendent and M O Scobee telegraph superintendent of the BE P & 8 W indicating support from top railway leadership.
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L. A. Morris
M. 0. Scobee
BE. P
8. W
Uvalde Mohair Buyer Says Goats Saved Region
Kt. F P Dismukes of Uvalde says he bought 12 000 to 13 000 pounds of mohair at 2 cents above spring clip price. He praises rag high grade goats and notes goats kept the region from hard times. He adds I wouldn't give a good goat for a cow.
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Dismukes
Uvalde
Mr. Dismukes
Texas
Local and Personal News From Bowie Area
Local notes list residents visiting El Paso or in town events. Names include Mrs Henry Stenegle Miss Nora Malone and W L Lyman. Submissions mention dance, club meetings, religious revivals, and upcoming county primaries with comments on candidate nominating process.
Ideal candidate Mrs Luella Clark honored by Pythian Sisters
On Monday evening the Pythian Sisters conferred regular degrees on Mrs Luella Clark who was praised as an ideal candidate. The work was performed by Elizabeth Gammon and her associate officers in a regal style.
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Pythian Sisters
Luella 8. Clark
Elizabeth Gamon
County Assessor Reports Grazing and Livestock Valuations
County Assessor J. D. Jordan spoke at the State Association of Assessors meeting in Albuquerque. He outlined Hidalgo county valuations for livestock and grazing lands, listing prices for cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats, and classifications, with dairy cattle to be set by the individual assessor.
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J. D. Jordan
State Association of Assessors
Albuquerque
Hidalgo County
Western Union Erects Poles in Lordsburg Area
Foreman M. Madsen of the Western Union crew has arrived in Lordsburg to begin placing new poles through the section. Manager St W Aldrich says all poles in town will be painted to resemble big own stuff.
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M. ©. Madsen
Western Union Construction
Lordsburg
St. W. Aldrich
Drift and Enclosure Fence Removal Orders Issued
Special Agent HW. L. Wilcox reports from the General Land Office that drift and enclosure fences on public domain must be removed. Washington instructs agents to enforce removal of such fences in the locality.
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HW. L. Wilcox
General Land Office
Washington
Gallagher Ainsworth Wedding Seeps Through Lordsburg
Miss Gertrude Gallagher a popular teacher wed Mr H G Ainsworth of Phoenix in a ceremony at Vive Winsett home with Mis s Brunson as witnesses. The couple will honeymoon briefly then return to Lordsburg where she will finish her school term.
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Gertrude Gallagher
H. G. Ainsworth
Phoenix
Suitona Automobile Association
T. Phillips
Christian Choreh
Vive
Winsett
Brunson
Lyceon
Lordsburg
DeMoss Hospital Welcomes Visitors and New Equipment
Mrs Chandler of Ted Tock seeks surgical operation while Marvin Bradberry comes for appendicitis treatment. An actinic lamp for deep therapy is added. Dr H W Squibb of Springfield MO visits Dr DeMona. DeMoss family returned from El Paso with Miss Galzan, a trained nurse from Hotel Dieu, to join as head nurse.
Star Theatre Schedule Promises Mixed Bill Across March and April
The Sunday program features Just Woman and two Hodkinson films with Last Moment and Goldwin feature on March 31. April shows include Daughter of Luxury on April 1 2 and Zara with Gloria Swanson on April 3 4. Agnes Ayers also appears April 3 4 and March 29 offers Daniel Boon plus a two reel comedy Down to Ship to Bee.
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Hodkinson
Goldwin
Agnes Ayers
Zara
Gloria Swanson
Daniel Boon
Village tickets out puday
Machine trouble caused several hours delay and prevented publication of village tickets this afternoon.
Mrs Lyday Hosts N. and T. Club With Mrs McCuaig
Mrs. KE. F. Lyday entertained the N. and T. Club Tuesday and welcomed as guest Mrs. McCuaig, adding a noted attendee to the gathering.
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KE. F. Lyday
N. and T. Club
Mrs. McCuaig
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Proceedings OF CO. Commissioners
Church OF Christ
T. A. Phillips
W. W. Wilkinson
N. M. Corp. Commission
AT the Baptist Church
Lpper Animal News
Lordsburg Hospital
Wilkinson
S. and
S. Club
Anita NO
Shipping Point
J. W. Armstrong
Ima Fairly
Sothwestern
Uvalde Mohair
Henry Stenegle
el Paso
Inez Tribble
Tucson
Dorris Cousland
Walter Sullivan
Hot Springs
John T. Muir
Gee, Cadman
Bowie
Joe Olney
Helen Austin
Sylvia Kerr
Lulu Mae Olney
Jack Stevens
Ernest New
Roosevelt Dam
Sarah Simpson
Lordsburg Woman's Club
Dsstrict Federation
Millard
Agnes
W. A Davis
Notary Public
al Animas
Nora Malone
Ba‘linas
W. TL. Vanderpool
Ban Simon
J. WH. Roberson
Hachita
C. F. Malladay
Mass Clayton
Bowe News
Woman's Club
Dennis Bartlett
Wade B. Smith
Elizabeth Gammon
Marie Graham
Nell Gilbert
Western Union
Gallagher-Ainsworth
Star Theatre Program
N. and
T. Club
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