Virden Pioneers Recall Long Struggle Across Borders
Two Virden colonists Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Keeler recount a life spanning 86 and 76 years old. They trace Mormon pioneer journeys from Missouri to Utah and their exile from Colonia Diaz during Mexican unrest led by Pascual Orozco. They describe hardships, sheltering in Columbus and El Paso, and a Villa raid that nearly ended in tragedy but was saved by a Villista officer who knew their prior kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden Colony
A. B. Keeler
Keeler
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Mexico
Upper
Gila
Virden Valley
Willard Holt
Garden of Eden
Liberal
Lordsburg
Dickey
Mrs. Keeler
Columbus
Deming
el Paso
Sonora
Sierra Madre
Keelers
Villa
Mr. Keeler
Abner
Montains
Villista
United States
Juarez
Exiles Draw Land Parcels in Colonia Diaz Settlement
Twenty exiles led by Harry M. Payne Will Jones and Peter Mortensen arrived with $2.59 and bought $50 000 in land at Gila Ranch Co later rising to 100 000. Parcels were numbered and drawn from a hat to determine each family’s allotment. They started with nothing, building from the ground up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonia Diaz
Virden Valley
Harry M. Payne
Will Jones
Peter Mortensen
Gila Ranch Co
Valley Farms Feature Prosperous Look Across County
The valley exhibits well tilled fields and prosperous homes with sturdy fences, barns, and farm tools visible across the landscape, suggesting regional agricultural success and stability.
Address Delivered by Flora Marble at Forty Nine Celebration
Flora Marble recounts her birth in 1849 and her journey as a pioneer across three states. She praises the era’s pioneers, urges youth to learn pioneer history, and notes the Silver City reunion honoring old and new settlers during September 28 to October 1. She recalls early Kansas travel and ties to Wyandotte Indians, James brothers, and state builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Nancy Cleveland
Dillon
Elks Club
Silver City
The
Union
Michigan
Kansas
Speed
Kansas City
Caw River
Wyandotte
Jesse James
Frank James
Zanes
Walker
Mary Sedden
D. E
Ohio
Indian Territory
Leland Bartlett
Lieu
Luncheon Guests Welcome 18 Airmen From San Antonio
At Lindbergh Airport Capt H Edwards and 18 airmen arrived from San Antonio to Riverside for fuel in a swift logistically smooth flight. Chamber of Commerce officers hosted the luncheon with praise for Lordsburg’s aviation hospitality and the Lindbergh field. Judge Carl P. Dunifon opened the October term court and drawn jurors were listed for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
H. Edwards
Leutenants
San Antonio
Riverside
California
Sgt. Holmatand
Alberto Rodriguez
Messrs
Barnes
Russel
Chamber of Commerce
Capt. Edwards
A. W. Morningstar
Lordsburg
Edwards
Lindberg Airport
Capt
Carl P. Duniton
Pascuel Diaz
Walton
Pelix R. Jones
B. H. Cross
Elfe
Royal
Fuller and Nicholson Open for Business After Fire
Fuller and Nicholson reopened their market and grocery Tuesday morning after a week old fire. They aim for a larger business than before and promise clean, well kept, sanitary premises with replenished goods. Claude and Bute pledge square dealing and accurate representations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller & Nicholson
Claude
Bute
Hidalgo County Budget Commission Works On School Budget
The Hidalgo County budget group led byCarl Cometock and J A McNabb Jr works on the next year’s school budget. G L Ross and BR Ownty of Hidalgo County budget commission say they aim to satisfy taxpayers and all districts. The county is noted for fair and generous budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cometock
J. A. McNabb
Tax Department
The
Southern Pacific
G. L. Ross
BR. B. Ownty
Hidalgo County
Tom Gee Injured In Ranch Auto Crash
Tom Gee suffered two broken and two fractured ribs after an auto rollover at his ranch last evening. He observed four tires spinning and described the car as a total wreck. Dr. Paul treated the injuries and called the incident fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gee
Paul
Tom
District Attorney Walton Preps Cases for Monday Trial
Our district attorney W. B. Walton and assistant C. Royal are organizing cases for trial next Monday morning. W. C. Gilpin, who operates two ships at Clover Field, greeted friends here yesterday and today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Walton
C. ©. Royal
W. C. Gilpin
Clover Field
S W Mohair Growers Arrange For Sale Date
President Knape Secretary Trendt Oscar Hext and W H Walters were in El Paso this week to fix a date for the mohair sale in New Mexico Arizona and West Texas. After conferring with representatives from other regions the sale date was fixed at October 47 at El Paso. They have in the warehouse 190000 pounds of hair and it is coming in all the time, everything is very nicely arranged according to Secretary Trendt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knape
Trendt
Oscar Hext
W. H. Walters
EL Paso
New Mexico
Arizona
West Texas
Bl Paso
Warneane Club Notes Debates Ideal Club Talk
Woman's Warneane Club meets in club rooms on Monday October B. Department chairmen listed include Citizenship Mrs B H Cross Child Welfare Mrs Charles Johnson Music and Art Mrs G L Rows Library Extension to aid county library per New Mexico statutes Mrs C C Puller Park Mrs N A Garamon. Mrs Charles Johnson presented an illustrated talk on a trip through France and Mrs B H Cross delivered a paper on the Ideal Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warneane Club
B. HW
Cross
Charles Johnson
G. L. Rows
New Mexico
Mra
C. C. Puller
Park
N. A. Garamon
Charles Johson
France
B. H. Cross
Ideal Club
Rev Williams to Leave El Paso for New Assignment
Rev C V Williams, noted for three years of service, attends the New Mexico conference of Methodist churches in El Paso. He will take a new field of labor, and the community extends prayers and best wishes to him and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Williams
el Paso
New Mexico
Brannon Requests Lindbergh Visit Publication Issue
A citizen from Atlanta submits 20 cents in stamps to obtain from the paper a copy or copies detailing Charles Lindbergh’s visit to the city. The letter, dated Sept 28, 1927, asks for return postage and delivery to a specified address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Cok Lindbergh
D. HK. Brannon
Denver and Omaha See Snowy, Chilly Weather
A. T. McGhee of the Carbonate Hill Mines reports snow in Denver and Omaha and notes uncomfortably chilly conditions in the region. He mentions New Mexico sunshine for A. T. as a contrasting item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. McGhee
Carbonate Hill
Colorado
Nebraska
Denver
Omaha
New Mexico
A. T
Honoring the McNabbs at dinner by the Cros
Mr and Mrs B H Cross hosted a dinner last night in honor of Mr and Mrs J A McNabb Jr The event gathered local friends and family to celebrate the couple in a warm social setting with guests dining and toasts reported by the social column
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Cross
J. A. McNabb, Jr
Noted oil magnate sees oil future for New Mexico
W M Keeley of Heathmont Texas and his son Clyde visit Lordsburg to consult with Carpenter and Poindexter who have just taken over the Bonney Mine and begun intensive development. Keeley, pioneer of Arkansas oil, says New Mexico will be a state of much note and mentions drilling two wells in the Artesia district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
W. M. Keeiey
Heathmont
Texas
Clyde
Carpenter
Poindexter
Big Bonney
Mr. Keeley
Arkansas
New Mexico
Artesia
Heather and Skousen Win Glendale Alma Highway Contract
Contractor Jack Heather announces the award of the Glendale to Alma highway project to Heather and Skousen for 126000 dollars plus payment for about six miles. Three bridges are projected at around 20000 dollars each, with remaining costs and federal funding from the Dati Forest Reserve. Work has begun under federal highway oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Heather
Glendale
Alma
Heather
Skousen
Dati Forest Reserve
Musical Club Program at the Methodist Church
Musical club program at the Methodist church Thursday at 7 00 pm features discussions on musical history and Beethoven life works by Bethoven and others. Admission to the program is worth while and proceeds fund club work materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mheteh
Bethoven
Watkins
Turkieh Mareh
Mom Goss
Muth Wood
Lethoven
Tracie Conner
Valse
Alice Jones
Pamelia Nicholson
Moonlight Sonata
Cordelia Augustine
Blaine White Visits Town Over Div ine Right Mine
Blaine White, owner with EK DeVine of the Divine Right Mine near Hateh, is in town for a few days with an associate. He reports the property is improving and expects ore ready for shipment to the smelter soon, led by lead and silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine White
EK. Devine
Hateh
Blaine
Queen Allison Dead After Illness at El Paso Hospital
Queen Allison a renowned thoroughbred belonging to Capt. and Mrs. HF Allison died in an El Paso dog hospital this week from intestinal ulcers. The animal was one of the best of her breed and mourned by her owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HF. Allison
FL Paso
Ble
Star Theatre Lineup Through October
The program lists weekend features Whispering Smith and Felix the Cat at the Star Theatre. It also lists several titles including Love Makes ’em Wild Must Be Love and Love Toy with dates in October. The schedule includes October 9 12 16 19 and mentions weekday and weekend showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whispering Smith
Felix the Cat
Change of Superintendent Sparks Sunday School Change
After five years of faithful service, George P. Jeffrys resigns as Superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School. Claude C. Fuller is named his successor. On October 1, a regular parent meeting and reception for the teachers will be held in the new high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
George P. Jeffys
Claude C. Fuller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virden
A. FE. Keeler
Dicky
HS. Hunter
N. M
Dicky the Snake
Dick Thy Snake
Chihuahua
Colonia Dublan
Colonia Juarez
Flora J. Marble
Fuller
Nicholson
Budget Commission
S. W. Mohair
Rev. Williams
the McNabbs
N. Mex
Heather & Skousen
Laine White
Oueen Allison
Star Theatre Program
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