New York Capitalists Take Over Gold Gulch Placer Claims
A group of New York capitalists led by Dr. W. F. Garner Jr has acquired placer gold claims in Gold Gulch from Otto Forster, William Maynard, and Adolph Schatz. They plan hydraulic mining with large-scale operations aided by new dams and a water right secured by Albert A. Leach. The area, near the Big Burro Mountains north of Lordsburg, has yielded coarse yellow gold in preliminary cleanups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. F. Garner, Jr
Otto Forster
William Maynard
Adolph Schatz
Gold
Big Burro Mountains
Lordsburg
Albert A. Leach
Thompson Canyon
Golf Gulch
P D CORP TO ERECT LEAD SMELTER IN DOUGLAS ARIZONA
The Phelps Dodge Copper Queen Branch Bisbee Arizona announces a lead smelting and refining plant to be built in Douglas with a May 1 1927 startup target. A Bisbee concentrator will treat custom ores while the Douglas smelter uses reverberatory smelting powered by oil at an estimated cost of 1 250 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Mining Journal
Phelps Dodge Corporation
Copper Queen
Bisbee
Arizona
George HH. Dowell
Douglas
A. G. McGregor
Phelps Dodge
Compary
Tombstone
Copper Queen Braheh
Calumet and Cochise
Dawson
Note From the World’s Most Famous Aviator
Letter from RE Byrd to Willard E. Molt secretary of Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce NM explains travel schedule and that he donated the polar plane Josephine Ford for a aviation tour but cannot influence its itinerary. He apologizes for late reply and notes lecturing commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Willard E. Molt
Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Holt
Josephine Ford
Guggenheim Fund For the Advancement of Aviation
Richard V. Byrd
North Pale
Regular Sunday Services at Baptist Church
Regular services announced for next Sunday at 41:00 a.m. Sermon titled Pleasing God and subject Salvation Past Present Future. All are invited to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Lordsburg Offers Gratitude for Community Aegis
The article highlights Lordsburg residents giving thanks for local support, unity, and institutions that bolster daily life and safety in the town. It notes appreciation for volunteers, town services, and regional organizations aiding growth and resilience.
New Mexico Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1926
Governor Hannett proclaims Thursday November 25 1926 as Thanksgiving Day and a legal holiday in New Mexico urging suspension of business. The proclamation follows the President’s call for a Day of Thanksgiving and notes acts of gratitude. Also mentions Thanksgiving guests Mr and Mrs M L Morgan and family from Globe Arizona visiting the Ownbys.
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United States
I. A. T. Hannett
New Mexico
A. D
State OF
M. L. Morgan and
The Liberal Forty Years Old Today in Lordsburg
Four men recall the Liberal newspaper history in Lordsburg as of 1926. W H Small B B Ownby J B Roe and Billy Blackburn site early efforts by Jones and I R Burt, the Clifton railroad era, and the 1887 launch under FP Dye Pon Kedzie, with Kedzie later owner.
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Lordsburg
Liberal
W. H. Small
B. B. Ownby
J. B Roe
Billy Blackburn
Jones
I. R. Burt
Mr. Small
Ownbys
Clifton
Silver City
FP. D. Dye
Pon Kedzie
Kedzie
Faria Bush
Denver
Grant
Los Angeles
Long Heath
Toueson
Duncan
Albuquerque
Chicago
Santa Fe
Deming
Jus Cenees
Paso
Small
Lord
Lord & Williams
Tucson
Indiana
Dallas
Bakersfield
California
John Robson
Luncheon Club’s Merry Round Table Meeting
Chairman Aldrich led a lively Luncheon Club event turning into a round table after Judge Raymond Bryan’s urgent Silver City trip. Supt Louser, Dr Sherrin, County Treasurer Kerr, Nat Gammon, L W Gleason, President Jeffus and editor read a Byrd letter. Gleason will chair next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Raymond Bryan
Silver City
Supt Louser
Sherrin
Kerr
Nat Gammon
L. W. Gleason
Jeffus
Richard E. Byrd
Gleason
Roberts Sisters Stock Co Best Ever In Town
The Roberts Sisters Stock Company performs in a comfortable, high quality show on East Railroad Avenue all week with a Saturday matinee. Audiences praise the ensemble as the best seen locally, noting natural acting and strong crowd enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Sisters Stock CO
Roberts Sisters Stock Company
O. T
Villian
Doc
Hunter
Seventy Seventh Birthday of Mrs Mary B Wright
Mrs Mary B Wright celebrated her 77th birthday on Tuesday November 16 with a Wright turkey dinner. Family members present included Ines Gertrude and George at home, Martin and family from Inspiration Arizona Tom from Cloverdale Eva Marshall Jonah Wright and family from Douglas Hunt Moss from Griff Mary J Swan Sarah A Knight LB Wood from Lordsburg and Marshalene Goodsell Myrtle Louise McDonald. Mrs Wright received many fine gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Wright
Ines
Gertrude
George
Martin
Ariz
Tom
Cloverdale
Eva Marshall
Jonah Wright
Douglas
Hunt Moss
Griff
R. F. Dallas
Tucson
Key
J. L. Rappard
Mary J. Swan
Sarah A. Knight
LB. Wood
Lordsburg
Marshallene Goodsell
Myrtle Louise McDonald
Wright
Jean Drake and George Ball Involved in Deming Marshal Killing
Jean Drake formerly ran a lunch counter and Mint cafe in Deming and was with George Ball when Night Marshal John J. Noonan was shot dead in Deming in the early morning hours. Reports say a gun kept in Drake's room at Judge Rainbolt’s home may have been used. Noonan is described as brave and fearless.
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Jean Drake
Mint
Deming
George Ball
John J. Noonan
Jean
D. Rainbolt
Noonan
Thanksgiving Exercises Spark Praise at McKivoy Hall
Compliments are due to Supt Houser, teachers, and pupils for a splendid Thanksgiving program at McKivoy hall yesterday afternoon. The talent displayed encouraged further such exercises.
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Houser
McKivoy Hall
Malcolm Hardie Boswell First Birthday
Malcolm Hardie Boswell celebrated his first birthday with family gathered at Grandma Trimble’s home after arriving from Tucson last week. His mother joined the celebration alongside relatives.
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Malcolm Hardie
Malcolm Hardie Boswell
Tucson
Grandma Trimble
Malcolm
Lordsburg Bear Cats to host El Paso on Thanksgiving
Lordsburgs Big Bear Cats meet El Paso on the Lordsburg field this Thanksgiving afternoon at 3 30 o clock. Fans are urged to attend and give the Cats strong support.
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EL Paso
Lordsburg
Big Bear Cats
Church Notice for Welcome All The Gospel Only Service
The Church of Christ announces regular services led by Minister W. Bailor with the motto Anywhere so it is Forward. Welcome All The Gospel Only.
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W. Bailor
Ground Broken for New Court House in Hidalgo County
Ground breaking ceremony held Monday afternoon as Hidalgo County officially began work on a new court house. District Judge Raymond R. Ryan and county officials attended, with A W Morningstar presiding, noting the Nov 2 tax vote and praising taxpayers for the bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Court House
Hidalgo County
Raymond R. Ryan
A. W. Morningstar
Ryan
J. Rh. Ownbby
John W. Stewart
J. A. McNabb, Jr
Southern Pacific Tax Department
Fine Tourist Camp Operating At Rodeo
McLean and Pool owners of the camp in Lordsburg say the in town site offers completed cottages good stores and accommodations A restaurant on site supplies groceries and the camp will handle groceries accessories oil and gas and related items for travelers and locals alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean and Pool
Lordsburg
Eash
RESCUE OF WORKERS AT PLE DM CO DESCRIBED BY LOCAL WRITER
A local column recalls three women who brought grub to miners trapped in a pocket of ore at Ple DM Co, enabling rescue efforts and ore extraction. The writer blends satire with social commentary while noting Mrs Walker suffered a casualty. The piece criticizes local attitudes toward migrants and class, ending with a provocative remark about brains.
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Walker
Ple DM Co
Thanksgiving Dance Tonight by Lordsburg Club
The Lordsburg Football Club hosts a dance at the Railroad Club tonight beginning at nine. Music features the Ginger Blues from Silver City for attendees who enjoy lively dance and dancing.
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Lordsburg
Railroad Club
Silver City
Furnish
Associated Press Southwest meeting reports improved wire service
Paso, Texas November meeting of Associated Press members in the Southwest discussed faster wire reports and election coverage. C J Watkins Denver division news editor promised cooperation and better service. D E Praneia Phoenix AP correspondent participated. Luncheon and dinner at the Orndorff Hotel honored locals and visitors, recalling Mexican revolutionary days among attendees.
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Paso
Texas
Southwest
Mexico
Wen
Associated Press
Orndorff
C. J. Watkins
Denver
A. P
D. E. Praneia
Phoenix
Th. Burt Orndorff
Th. D. Slater
el Paso Herald and Times
Union Thanksgiving Service Planned Tonight at Local Churches
Published last week the union Thanksgiving service is held tonight at the Methodist church with W. Parlor pastor of the Christian Church delivering the address and a massed choir providing music. Public invitation extended.
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W. Parlor
The
Christian Church
Home for Thanksgiving Names List
A list of individuals including Helen Chase Kuna McWhorter Bertha Schofield Maurice Trimble Arthur Johnson and Mabel Brown connected with the U of A and Tucson City schools.
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Helen Chase
Kuna McWhorter
Bertha Schofield
Maurice Trimble
Arthur Johson
U, of A
Mabel Brown
Tucson
Last Word in Buicks
Lyman Garrett and family ride in a master 6 Buick described as the last word in that popular motor brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Garrett
Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot Draws Noted Marksmen
Henry Conners hosted a successful Turkey shoot on Thanksgiving with skilled marksmen. E. B. Harech of the baggage department and P. Tucson, traveling to Albuquerque to dine with parents, greeted friends in Lordsburg on Wednesday.
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Henry Conners
E. B. Harech
Baggage Dept
Tucson
Albuquerque
Lordsburg
Bible Thought for Today
A brief devotional notes Jesus speaks of his departure and return to the Father. The verse urges believers to rejoice in his going to the Father, affirming the Father’s greater authority and plan.
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P.D. Corporation
RE. FE. Byrd
New Menico
A. T. Hannett
Soledad C. Chacon
Citrist
Cross
Bradberry
Stone Dee
Isth
Rodeo
Steins
Fen
Union
Turkey
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