Revival closes as Lawrence Wright sermon praised in Lordsburg
In Lordsburg New Mexico on November 20 1921 a five week meeting led by Lawrence Wright concluded after a well received sermon on evolution. The congregation approved a resolution praising his gospel preaching and restoration plea. Revenue from the meetings totaled 8459 00 with expenses listed for evangelist song leader and books. Wright departed for Des Moines Iowa with friends hoping for a return visit.
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Christian Church
Lawrence Wright
Lordsburg
N. M
Alfred Brunk
E. J. Wood
F. O McCauley
B. B. Ownby
Z. T. Adama
J. M. Dorrance
R. B. Ownby
DeMoss
Des Moines
Iowa
Last Chance Mine Plans Deeper Drilling 200 Feet
Manager J. H. White says construction will slow as the Last Chance mine lowers another 200 feet. Excavation has reached rich ore, boosting prospects for the operation and local activity.
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J. H. White
Mining Engineer Lloyd Robey Eyes Lordsburg District
Lloyd Robey, a mining engineer with three years in charge of a Masbate gold property in the Philippines, has reviewed prospects in the Lordsburg district and is favorably impressed. He is reputed to have a strong mining background and may relocate if a suitable property is found.
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Lloyd Robey
Masbate
Manilla
Philippines
Lordsburg
Letter on good roads law from A A Jones to Senator Holt
A. B. Jones sends Hon. Willard E Holt a copy of the road legislation approved by the President on November 9. The letter dated Washington Navy and Lordsburg New Mexico notes Holt's interest and expresses regards and best wishes.
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Washington, Navy
Willard E. Holt
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Mr. Holt
Congress
Warning to the Little Tots About Penny Prefers Dining
A humorous note warns children to watch their banks as patrons nicknamed Red McElgin Dee Hall and Geo Bailey pay meals in pennies and appear to have an unlimited supply. Ben 8 Dunagan.
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Red” McElgin
Dee Hall
Geo. Bailey
Dunagan
Good Things in Lordsburg
Mrs. Small serves fruit salad and apple pie with whipped cream in Lordsburg tasting lineup.
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Lordsburg
Mrs. Small
Mayor Travels to California to Inspect Oil Fields During Thanksgiving
Mayor B. B. Ownby departed Monday by car for Pomona California to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Ownby and to visit active oil fields. He was joined by Mrs Sarah Simpson, young Don Kedzie and Raymond Rogers who will continue on to Los Angeles.
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B. B. Ownby
Pomona
California
Deer hunting crowd gathers amid mixed success
The article lists many hunting parties including Owens Wiley Winslett and others and notes only W. J. Cline is credited with a 4 point buck. He is described as hard to reach by telephone. Others named include Bob Reynolds Luckie Marsalis and Perry with more likely joining today.
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Owens
Wiley and Winslett
Earle Kerr
Dick Curetom
Fred Burch
Bradberry Bros
Aldrich
Elfe
Spann
Graham and Lackland
W .J. Cline
Jess Hill
Clarence Downing
W. J. Cline
Bob Reynolds
BE. M. Luckie
Neely Marsalis
C. G. Perry
James Murphy Dies in Tyrone After Tuesday Night
Postmaster Hardin informs the Liberal that James Murphy brother of Mrs. J. M. Harper has died in Tyrone Tuesday night.
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Hardin
James Murphy
J. M. Harper
Tyrone
Governor Mechem Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1924
New Mexico Governor Merritt C. Mechem proclaims November 24, 1924 as Thanksgiving Day a state holiday. The proclamation honors the Washington disarmament conference and asks citizens to observe with prayers and gratitude for the year and peace efforts.
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Washington
Harding
Merritt C. Mecheni
State of
New Mexico
A. TD
Merritt C. Mechem
Noted road men to visit on Lee Highway tour
A telephone message indicates Hon M O Eldridge of the Bureau of Public Roads and A A Thom B King of Memphis Pyke Johnson secretary of the National Automobile organization AR P Johnson secretary of the Lee Highway Association and Dr Johnson of New Mexico will arrive tonight for a tour of the Lee Highway from New York to the Pacific Coast. Prominent Arizona road men may also attend.
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Bandy
M. O. Eldridge
Bureau of Public Roads
A. A.A. Thom. B. King
Memphis
Pyke Johnson
National Automobile
AR. P. Johnson
Lee Highway Association
Dr. Johnson
New Mexico
Lee Highway
New York
Pacific Coast
Arizona
P T A Holds Notable Meeting With Library Talk
The Parent-Teacher Association met Tuesday evening with Supt McLeskey presiding in the president’s absence. Papers on public libraries and children’s reading were read, and musical solos were performed by Arabella Jones and Cecelia Jones.
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Parent-Teacher Association
W. H. Vanderpool
M. Chase
Attractive Semi Engraved Personal Greeting Cards
The Liberal offers several styles of partly engraved and partly printed personal greeting cards ready with Christmas or New Year sentiments. Envelopes are included at 5 cents each with a minimum order of 50 cards.
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The
Liberal
Jack Rabbits Seen on Deming Streets Report
W F Ritter M P Walker and E L Jones traveling from El Paso report a large jack rabbit disporting itself on Spruce street in Deming. The sighting is noted as a sign Deming may be returning to normal after recent times.
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Ritter
Jack Rabbits
Deming
W. F. Ritter
M. P. Walker
E. L. Jones
el Paso
Spruce Street
Grand Jury Called in Hidalgo County Court
Judge Harry P. Owen opens Hidalgo County district court term with official staff as grand jury is summoned for Hidalgo, court date not set. District Attorney Forrest Fielder detained in Grant County. names of grand jury withheld. Judge Ryan to summon petit jury. Owen praised as a red-blooded New Mexico jurist.
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Ryan
Edwin Mechem
Owen
New Mexico
Judge McCarty Writes From Rodeo About New Highway
Judge P. E. McCarty reports 14 miles of grade finished on the highway with substantial surfacing, noting progress toward a good road to the county seat. He encloses a $2.00 money order for County C. of Cr dues.
Ford Upset On 8 C Road
Ford party from Silver City faced a rollover when their Henry car turned a summersault on a highway bend. L Snyder and O Weatherwax escaped serious injury though Weatherwax was tossed from the vehicle.
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FORD
FP. L. Snyder
O. Weatherwax
Silver City
Henry
Mr. Weatherwax
Cadet Footballers Stop Here Enroute from FE Paso
The New Mexico Military Institute football team with nine teen men used the baseball park for a workout en route from Fort El Paso. They will meet the University of Arizona team in Tucson today.
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FE Paso
New Mexico Military Institute
Tucson
Concert at Star Theatre Praised by Lordsburg Audience
An all star Methodist Ladies concert directed by Mrs. L Rt Boyd delighted Friday night at the Star Theatre. Mia W. GC Harney Mildred Clayton performed duets and solos with strong applause. Varied numbers featured Miss Clayton, Mr Rose, Mrs Burney and others in a polished program with encore encores and a one act playlet.
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Mia. W. GC
Harney
Mildred Clayton
Harry Tose
Mise Clayton
Tore
Claude Fuller
Toreador
Carmen
Mr Rose
Miss Clayton
Ora Fuller
Coquette
Katie Harris
M. 2. Walker
Winnie Gilbert
I. W. Aldrich
Elizabeth Burton
Donna Pounds
Caroline” Feotored
Inez Trimble
Harry Rose
Geraldine Gentry
Myra Damron
Nell Galbert
Mira Bernice Parker
W. ©. Burney
Boyd
New Mail Arrangements Announced by Postmaster
Postmaster M. G. Hardin outlines mail routes with eastbound service on Nos. 102 and 1 while No 10 is excluded. Westbound service operates on Nos. 1 and 101. Parcel post through N 110 will be carried.
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M. G. Hardin
N. 110
Walter S Riggs Married in Great Falls Montana
Through his sister Mrs. Fred Allison the community learns that Walter S Riggs wed a charming young woman in Great Falls Montana on October 25. The newlyweds plan to live there and the public extends hearty congratulations.
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Fred Allison
Walter S Riggs
Great Falls
Montana
Public Library Drive Urges Donations Next Week
A Lordsburg drive asks residents to donate good books to the public library. People can leave books at the Woman's club, Mr Haley's store, or the Liberal Office as the community builds a center for learning and civic life.
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Library Association
Lordsburg
Woman's Club
Lewisletion
Tyhan
Stad Lee
Christmas Bazaar at Star Theatre Saturday December 3
The Christmas Bazaar will be at the Star Theatre on Saturday December 3. Doors open at 11 A M with a noon dinner and sandwiches cake and coffee in the afternoon. The event features fancy work dolls aprons cards and baked goods plus a parcel post booth.
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Star Theatre
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R. F. Asplund
State Taxpayers Assn
Waring
Rupert F. Asplund
Ranta Fe
Taxpayers’ Association
State Tax Commission
McKinley
Grant
Luna
Hidalgo
Valencia
Ruport F. Asplund
J Snr
Sandoval
Sierra
Chaves Ee
Colfax Ee
A. A. Jones
U. 8
Mayor
Altest
Manuel Martini
U. S. Bureau OF Public Roads
P.T. Association
P. E. McCarty
RODEO
Walter Riggs
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