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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1923

Page

1

Mrs Ferguson to wed Gen Greenway in Los Angeles ceremony

Rumor places Mrs R H M Ferguson of Tyrone and Santa Barbara, renowned in New Mexico, marrying General John Greenway of Ajo Arizona. The November wedding would occur at Mrs Ferguson’s Los Angeles relative’s home after years in Grant county.

R. H. M Ferguson Tyrone Santa Barbera California New Mexico Coon John Greenway Ajo Arizona Grant Southwest Calumet & Arizona Copper Company New Cornelia Copper Company Luesen, Cornelia and Gila Bend Railroad Yale Tie Minnesota Mashaba Range Calumet & Arizona Greenway Roosevelt San Juan Hill Fance Cha—teau Thierry Silver City Enterprise United States Ferguson Fergusons America Deming Franklin D. Roosevelt Col. Roosevelt Kermit Roosevelt Air Service France Frank Washington New York

Two New Enterprises Open This Morning in Lordsburg

Lordsburg welcomes two new business institutions Heather Furniture Company and McEvoy Jewelry Store in the former Lordsburg Mercantile Co. building. The furniture firm offers electrical supplies plumbing goods and a second hand department. Mr Heather will run his undertaking business at the rear. Each store will announce its activities in the Liberal.

Lordsburg Heather Furniture Company McEvoy Jewelry Lordsburg Mercantile Co Furniture Company Heather

Manslaughter at the Paramount in De Mille’s latest

Cecil B DeMille presents Manslaughter with Thomas Meighan Leatrice Joy and Lois Wilson in a spectacle rich production showing the barbarian invasion of Rome. The drama explores a modern age obsessed with waste of life and thrills with lavish gowns sets and intense scenes.

Cecil B DeMille Mr. DeMille Alice Duer Miller Jeanie Macpherson Thomas Meighan Leatrice Joy Lois Wilson De.Mille Rome Paramount

End of a Perfect Day at Steins Ranch

A pleasant crowd of young people went to Steins on Saturday for dancing, then to Everett's ranch where four girls Viola Thomas Emma McWhorter Margaret and Bessie Everett stayed as Henry Taylor and Alfred Conner returned to the city. Sunday morning the girls rode while Bessie's horse Rowdy jumped a wire gate, frightening the party but she kept her nerve with the motto Stick to your saddle. Later they were joined by Ida Hazel Turney Calvin Alfred Conner Martin Foley Maurice Trimble Raymond Scott and Henry Taylor.

Steins Everett Viola Thomas Emma McWhorter Margaret Bessie Everett Henry Taylor Alfred Conner Bessie Rowdy Misses Ida Hazel Turney Messrs Calvin Martin Foley Maurice Trimble Raymond Scott

Arrival of Mrs. A. L. Green Family in Our City

Mrs. A. L. Green and two children join Mr. Green a longtime resident from Deming. They reside in the Birchfield home on Main street where Mrs. Green will care for Stephen Walter and Julia Ellen Birchfield. Mrs. Elizabeth Miner plans to return to Chicago.

A. L. Green Deming Green Birchfield Main Street Mr. Birchfield Stephen Walter Julia Ellen Elizabeth Miner Chicago

Notable Quip Reflects on Chance and Opportunity

A witty remark attributed to Uncle Obadiah contrasts reactions to failure and success. It notes friends mock a failed attempt as a chance taken, while praising success as seizing an opportunity. The line captures frontier wisdom in a concise proverb.

Obadiah

Mrs Ritter and family visit El Paso then stay added

Mr and Mrs M P Walker were in El Paso over Sunday. They were accompanied home by Mrs W F Ritter Bobbie and Ellie who will remain for a week or two.

Peaches Left on Desk From Horseshoe Ranch

Reader Brer Horseshoe notes a fine can of peaches left on the editor's desk during his absence. The peaches were halved to fit a wide mouth quart can and carried a note reading From Horseshoe Ranch.

Horseshoe Ranch Brer Horseshoe

Finest Private Club in S. W. in Lordsburg

Wade Smith's Railroad Club is described as the finest private club in the state or Southwest. It features over 8,000 square feet of space, lavish furniture, twelve mounted deer heads, billiard racks, a marble fountain, gold leaf signs, and night lighting that creates a “million dollars” look. The club also offers a reading table with current magazines and newspapers, with praise for Mr. Smith for creating a classy venue.

Wade Smith Railroad Club Southwest Smith

Downeys of Havana Visit Tucson Guests At Country Club

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Downey of Havana Cuba stopped in Tucson en route to California for the winter. They spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson and attended a dinner party at the country club. Mr. Downey owns a large Cuban sugar plantation.

W. C. Downey Havana Cuba Tucson William Wilson Country Club

Methodist League Halloween Party at Mrs G P Jeffus Home

The Methodist League held a Halloween party at Mrs G P Jeffus home with a black and orange theme. Members dressed as ghosts witches and hobgoblins and enjoyed games and refreshments before returning to their homes. A League meeting Sunday at 6:90 features The Psalms of Life and a musical program.

Methodist League G. P. Jeffus League

Dance at Harvey Canyon Schoolhouse Box Supper

A Saturday night event at Harvey Canyon schoolhouse raised 77 dollars for the school. Bids on boxes reached 7.50 by Claude Nard for Mixa Beadie Watson’s box, 6.50 by Arthur Myers for Mrs. Watson’s, 5.50 by Taylor McDonald for Miss Eloise Aker’s, and 5.00 by Bartley McDonald for Miss Gladys Aker’s, with lower bids and several Lordsburg attendees including teachers Misses Taylor Brunson Kinnon Beryl Wood Hazel Wallace and others.

Harvey Canyon School Mise Dawson Meade Claude Nard Mixa Beadie Watson Arthur Myers Mrs. Watson Carl Eloise Gladys Doyle Jack Stephens Felix Winslow

Mrs R A Egon Hosts Hallowe'en Luncheon

Mrs R A Egon entertained at a Hallowe'en luncheon yesterday afternoon starting at one o clock. Attendees included Mrs Karl J Mobler with her house guest Mrs Lee and several others.

Mrs. R. A. Egon Hallowe'en R. A. Egon Karl J. Mobler Lee Paul Austin Banks Austin M. Fisher Earle Kerr Wade B. Smith Nat Gammon W. H. Graham Eddy Allen B. H. Cross

Southern Pacific Grants $90,000 Employee Life Insurance Plan

J. Kruttschnitt announced Southern Pacific awarded Metropolitan Life a group life policy for 90,000 employees under a Contributory Plan. Effective January 4, 1924, employees six months plus receive initial coverage with option to buy up to 3,500 for high earners. employer helps fund extra coverage. The policy may exceed 100 million dollars, the largest ever issued.

J. Kruttschnitt Southern Pacific Company Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York Group Life Southern Pacific

Mohair Stockpiled in Lordsburg Faces Market Timing

According to P M Fwing secretary of the New Mexico Mohair Growers Association 45700 pounds of fine mohair are stored in Lordsburg weighed and marked awaiting favorable market conditions The shipment is expected to be sent in one large consignment for economy and a larger stock next year

P.M. Fwing New Mexico

Star Theatre Week Preview with Serial Showings

The Star Theatre offers a busy weekly lineup headlined by serials and features. Readings include Railroading starring Herbert Rawlinson, Bonded Woman with Betty Compson, Sin Flood a Goldwyn feature, and The Steel Trail ending Buffalo Bill while Duncan’s serial excites audiences. Manslaughter featuring Cecil B. DeMille's big 10 reel drama with Thomas Meighan also appears later in the week with price notes.

Sin Flood Goldwyn Buffalo Bill Duncan Cecil B. DeMilles Thomas Meighan Prices

Railroad Leaders Visit Editorial Office

W. H. McBean assistant division superintendent and J. Greenwell chief of the car department called at the editorial sanctum Tuesday afternoon. They also gave Wade's new A. K. Club their hearty approval.

W. HH. McBean J. Greenwell Wade A. K

Ford Races Down Hill After Chain Drive Fails

Bradberry brothers' Ford truck rolled down a hill near their ranch when the chain drive failed at about 60 miles per hour. The outfit tipped over causing damage but not as severe as feared, with the vehicle surviving unscathed.

Bradberry Bros

Navy Day concert heard by John Paulus at Los Angeles

John Paulus listened to a Marine Band concert on Navy Day aboard the battleship New Mexico in Los Angeles. He also heard Captain Hobson deliver a patriotic address, while on Monday night he received weather reports of snow in Colorado Montana Wyoming and Kansas with rain and snow in parts of Texas.

John Paulus Marine Band New Mexico Hobson Los Angeles Colorado Montana Wyoming Kansas Texas

Hawkins Ashly marry in Arizona by Reverend Vanderpool

Mr. George Hawkins and Miss Ruby Ashley from Arizona were wed yesterday afternoon by Rev. W. H. Vanderpool. The couple plans to reside in Clifton after the ceremony.

George Hawkins Ruby Ashley Arizona W. H. Vanderpool Clifton

Quiet Hallowe'en in Lordsburg a calm town event

A small volume of text describes Hallowe'en in Lordsburg as quiet and orderly with little chalk on windows and a Sunday School picnic atmosphere. The town is presented as well disciplined and orderly.

Hallowe'en Lordsburg

Charlie Johnson Expands Chicken Farm Facilities

Charlie Johnson grows his poultry operation with a Hoover brooder an oat sprouter and a lice sprayer for his fine birds.

Charlie Johnson

Reorganization of Lordsburg C of C

Lordsburg community leaders gathered in the city council rooms to form a reorganization of the C of C. Officers elected unanimously are John B. Crowell president Willard E Holt secretary treasurer J J Ownby Eugene Montague M P Walker I A Egan and L A Cummings as directors. The board will meet Fridays and the full membership on the last Friday evenings each month.

Lordsburg John B. Crowell Willard E. Holt Trenasurer J. J. Ownby Eugene Montague M P. Walker A. Egan L. A. Cummings Ely

Clovis Hotel and Kash & Karry Store Lease Finalized

T. M. Davenport takes a one year lease on the Hardin Hotel and Kash & Karry store in Clovis. The new lessee is related to Moody Mainboll by marriage. Mr. Hardin expresses support for Davenport’s political efforts as he plans to focus on rebuilding his political fences.

T. M. Davenport Clovis Hardin M. Q. Hardin Mra. Davenport Moody Main« Boll

Photographer Hatten in Town at Vendome Hotel

Photographer Hatten, a famed Deming photographer, displays his top line equipment in the Vendome Hotel down stair room behind the office. Using powerful electric lights, he claims to produce better pictures than daylight. He will stay only one week, so visitors should hurry.

Geo. Hatten Vendome Hotel

Methodist Church Sermons and Services on November 4 1923

The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Geo P Jeffus superintendent. Morning sermon titled What’s Under Your Hat? at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evening service features a Harold Bell Wright work The Re Creation of Brian Kent. Mrs G W and Mildred Trimble to sing. Pastor W H Vanderpool invites crowd to attend.

P. Jeffus Chas Jeffus Paul Avelin Harold Bell Wright Brian Kent

A Fine Job of Plumbing on Wade Smith’s Railroad Club

A description praises A. L. Greens plumbing shop for a first rate plumbing job at Wade Smith’s Railroad Club and Heather Furniture Co. storefronts, noting excellent workmanship.

Wade Smith

Hospital News From Lordsburg District

Mrs. A Burtcher of Duncan enjoys a good recovery after major surgery. Mrs Hulsey of San Simon has a minor operation. J J Melvoy had tonsils removed. Mr Martin of Summit received medical treatment. Mrs Br Eb Bavens and son returned home.

A. Burtcher Duncan Hulsey San Simon J.J. Melvoy Mr. Martin Summit BR. EB. Bavens Soy

N. and T. Club Hosts Mrs Briel Guests in Texas

Mrs. Briel hosted the N. and T. club Tuesday afternoon with special guests Mrs. Walter and Mrs. Ritter, of Fl Paso, joining the gathering.

Dr. DeMoss Returns to Work After Hospital Stay

Dr. DeMoss is back at work after sixteen days at Hotel Dien in El Paso. He faced a concerning illness but reports his left eye should return to normal soon following hospital treatment. The doctor was alarmed but feels better now.

North of 36 to be filmed in southwest region

Ray Grayson, acting pilot for the Lasky group led by James Cruze, will shoot North of 36 in the southwest, likely near Lordsburg. The company plans a skeleton town like Abilene, with 5000 to 8000 longhorn cattle fetched from the area or Mexico, at an estimated cost near a million dollars.

Ray Grayson Lasky People James Cruze Grayson Film Corporation Lordsburg Graysons Lordaburg Joe Otter Priday Mexico Abilene Kansas

State Highway Maintenance Costs Across 2890 Miles

Under policy of James A Frenel maintenance averages 19.30 per mile monthly, totaling 28 074 75 per month or 347 606 76 yearly for 2890 miles. Ten months end Oct 4, 175 full time workers 54 full time trucks 17 part time 16 teams full time 73 part time 2 tractors full time with emergency staff added. Districts 1 2 3 4 5 A Banta We Taow Arriba split costs across districts with detailed totals.

Banta Ke Oet James A. Frenel Distriele

Grand Lecturer John J. Kelly Endorses Lordsburg Fraters

A. and A. M. grand lecturer John J. Kelly, famed across New Mexico as the Grand Old Man of Masonry, officially approves the Lordsburg fraters. He teaches and inspires others as he meets the local lodge.

John J. Kelly A.M New Mexico Masonery Lordsburg Fraters

Tea at the Fuller residence hosted by Mrs Chas Fuller

The W M S invites members to an afternoon tea at the home of Mrs Chas Fuller this afternoon. All members are cordially invited to attend.

W. M.S

Big Show Coming to Town in Lordsburg

The Golden Bros. four ring trained animal circus visits Lordsburg with two performances on November day. An afternoon and an evening show are planned with advance notices on the last page.

St. Lordsburg Golden Bros Adv

Ford Sales At The Scolt Auto Go October Sale

The Scolt Auto Go. unloaded a line of Fords on October 20 and sold the last in the sequence by October 29. A remaining car has been wired for and will arrive within a few days.

Scolt Auto

Woman's Club Meeting At Mrs Jordan Home

The Woman's Club will meet at Mrs. Jordan's home on Monday November 5 at 3 p.m. A good attendance is desired. Margaret Downey presides.

Woman's Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. H. M. Ferguson Gen. Greenway The Liberal Our Fair City Mrs. Ritter Bobbie and Billie S. W Harvey Canyon S. P Star Theatre Program Herbert Rawlinson Betty Compson Ford John Joe Joe Kay el Paso Charlie’s Chicken Lordsburg C Clovis Man Hatten Methodist Church Lordsburg Hospital N. and T. Club Dr. DeMoss Banta We Taow Arriba WMS Margaret Downey
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