New Mexico Development Company to Spud in Playas Area Wells
Oil men from New York and Texas form the New Mexico Development Company leasing 90 000 acres near Playas between Lordsburg and the border and plan the first big test well within 90 days. J W Edwards of Houston and H Casad of El Paso lead a group including O J Perren Dallas D A Kitso Wichita Falls M C Trumbel New York and H A Hoover El Paso. They have spudded in Socorro county and expect rapid progress with multiple wells and government land eight sections held by members. Hidalgo county welcomes the venture as a serious oil effort with potential large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Edwards
Houston
del Norte Hotel
el Paso
H. Casad
O. J. Perren
Dallas
D. A Kitso
Wichita Falls
M. C. Trumbel
New York
H. A. Hoover
New Mexico Development Company
Playas
Lordsburg
Edwards
Texas
Alpha
Omega
Socorro Couny
Casad
New Mexic
Socorro County
Willcox
F. A. Black & Company
In Memory of My Dear Sister Townsend
Adaline Trimble and Mildred Trimble of Townsend mourn their mother and sister Ludia Deaton with a reverent obituary of faith. The notice honors a self sacrificing life devoted to church and family and speaks of reunion in a city not made with hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares
Adaline Trimble
Mildred Trimble
Townsend
Jesus
Ludia Deaton
A Tribute to My Sainted Grandmother
A personal reminiscence of a grandchild cherishing a grandmother. They shared secrets and sewing moments with a treasured sewing machine promised as a legacy. The grandmother’s final words entrust Mildred with the machine and a vow to do good in her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
New Mexico Declared Richest Oil State by Pasadena Man
In a Pasadena letter to Mrs. Margaret Barron, a Pasadena man reports that New Mexico is the richest and biggest oil state in the world. He says eastern capital is flowing in by millions, with leases selling at varied prices. He notes sales to Pasadena residents and current interest in Luna County and Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Margaret Barron
Pasadena
New Mexico
Langford
New York City
Luna County
Lordsburg
Nice big fruit cakes for only 50c per pound
Fruit cakes advertised at The Lordsburg Bakery priced at 50 cents per pound. Local shoppers invited to buy the fresh baked treats.
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Lordsburg Bakery
C A Officers Tour of Inspection at 85 Mine
Five Calumet & Arizona Mining Company officers led by President Gordon T. Campbell visit the 85 mine. Major Robert H. Dickson and staff are praised for work as directors note extra 50 cent dividend per share and seek higher copper prices. The group tours facilities and plans continued expansion in Arizona. The party departs for Bisbee next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet & Arizona Mining Company
No. 100
Hollen Hotel
Harry A Clark
Warren
Robert H. Dickson
Gordon T. Campbell
George A Newell
Michigan
T. F. Cole
Tom Houatson
Tom Collins
Chicago
Newetl
Lordsburg
Harry A. Clark
Gen. Greenway
Southwestern
Major Dickson
FE. Br. Whiteley
Bisbee
Arizona
Lordsburg Market Scene Bright With Rancher Praise
An enthusiastic note from Old Rancher Vish extols Lordsburg merchants. Gene Montague is cited as an authorized Ford dealer with tires and genuine parts. Local shops including the Lordsburg Mercantile and City Market are praised for bread, fruits, vegetables, and groceries. The narrative highlights honest dealers, varied goods, and a receptive town catering to ranchers and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Lordsburg
Packard
Mrs. Roberts
Lordsburg Bathtery
Claude En
Eclynek Fuller
Hess
S. P
Ronald Egon
Edward Dickson Wilde Born At Lordsburg Hospital
The newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D Wilde arrived at Lordsburg Hospital on November 22 weighing seven pounds. Both mother and baby are reported healthy. the father is very proud.
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Edward
Wilde
Lordsburg Hospital
Ford Coupe 1926 Model Takes Wells Couple Around Town
The first Ford coupe, 1926 model, is described as a handsome machine now transporting Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wells. The note hints at a bustling town scene as a drug store issue prompts reader attention.
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J. L. Wells
District Attorney Forrest Fielder Dies in Auto Tragedy
Sheriff Penx Jones Chief Deputy John Turpin and District Attorney Forrest Fielder rode in the official car to Silver City. The vehicle overturned near White Signal Monday afternoon, Fielder died at a Silver City hospital, Turpin seriously injured, the sheriff largely unhurt. Funeral services were held in Deming. Fielder had been a prominent figure and Grand Patron of the Order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penx Jones
John TW. Turpin
Forrest Fielder
Turpin
Silver City
Fielder
Hilver City
Lordalurg Hospital
Fos
Mra
Jona M. Chase
Deming
Order
A. P. Warner and wife visit old friends here
A. P. Warner and his wife paid a social visit to Valedon and Lordsburg last week. They were warmly received by local friends and attended a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Th. Clark. The couple, now active in Florida real estate, spoke briefly about Miami’s growth and local bank deposits.
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Valedon
Lordsburg
ALP
Warner
Florida
Warners
A. 1
Liberal
Miami
Marvel
John Th. Clark
Progress in Oil Drilling by Black Drilling Co
The Black Drilling Company reports progress after striking oil and gas at 460 feet and now operates in red shale with optimism for Agetin well No 1. Stakeholders express confidence that the golden fluid will flow soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snce
Hias
Popular Railroad Men Return Home
Retracing their routes Foley Harmon and Oxelle Me Means return to base after working Stockton and Shasta divisions. The veteran crew say the Lordsburg line kept them from departing and they all came back as usual, a common pattern among railway workers.
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Foley
Harmon
Oxelle
Stockton
Shasta
Lordsburg
The News hal was too Good to Keep at Lords Day services
The Church of Christ led by I A Phillips announces Lords Day services on November 20 with Bible School at 10 am RL B Ownby Supt. Classes for all, Lords Supper and preaching at 14 am with sermon The News hal was too Good to Keep. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm with lesson Victories of Christian Friendliness in China. Preaching at 7 50 pm sermon In a Night Class with Jesus. Good attendance last week and a welcome to all.
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Bible School
Ownby
China
Hazel Conner
Jesus
Sentence Sermonette Blessings Thank God Today
A brief call to give thanks for divine blessings. The message urges gratitude to God for His marvellous gifts bestowed upon the people.
Capt Allison Credits Conner For Quick Vehicle Theft Arrest
Last Friday night two men stole Capt. Allison's Ford roadster and escaped. City Marshal Conner mobilized via the wire and had the suspects jailed in Deming before midnight. Judge Marsalis bound them over to await trial for injuring another Ford.
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Albeous
Oil Drilling Expands North East and West of Us
The San Juan field to the north is highlighted as a famous off field, with Deming drilling on the east and Cochise county to the west reporting excellent results, signaling strong activity in these regions.
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San Juan
Deming
Cochise County
U.S. Beats 85 in Cold Friday High School Basketball
A windy Friday game saw the U.S. Beats 85 lead by 17 to 12 at halftime, with Art Shoemaker John Clark Ronald Keon Pete Vairly and Marian Bagley on the 5 mine lineup. The team overcame an early challenge as the opponents held the lead at the second quarter, then weakened as Our boys warmed up and scored the winning goals.
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Boye
Wal 1
Art Shoemaker
John Clark
Ronald Keon
Pete Vairly
Marian Bagley
Simon
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Hidalgo County
Memoriam
N. M
CAL
Vish
Nevada
Willard Saller
Jim
Willard
Hawkins
Edward Dickson Wilde
A. P. Warner
Wife
Black Drilling CO
Church OF Christ
I. A. Phillips
Capt
Allison
Conner
Suidgel
Maurice
Mies Hack
U.S
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