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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1923

Page

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Pythian Banquet Brings Large, Notable Gathering

The Pyramid Lodge No. 20 held a grand Pythian Sisters banquet at Pythian Temple on Tuesday evening. Notable attendees included Mrs. Sylvia Kerr and Mrs. Bethel Fuller. Addresses praised organization goals, service to orphans, and the motto Onward and Upward.

Pythian Temple Pyramid Lodge Cnart Lordsburg Valedon R. B., Ownby R. A. McLeskey Sylvia Kerr Bethel Fuller Mildred Clayton Claude Fuller O. Barnwell Harry Rose Miss Clayton June Barnwell America Mrs. Fuller Knight Farle Kerr Knights C Austin Row John Clack Order of Pythian Sisters Pythian Sisters

Hill former bank president pleads guilty in Deming

D L Hill former president of Lordsburg State Bank surrendered to Judge Ryan in Deming and admitted violating New Mexico banking laws. He exonerated other officers, accepting full blame. Judge Ryan sentenced him to one to five years in Santa Fe penitentiary. Sheriff Oscar Allen took him after the hearing.

D. L. Hill Lordsburg State Bank Ryan Fielders Deming New Mexico United States O. K Uncle Sam State Penitentiary Santa Fe Oscar Allen

Mo hair influx lands at Lordsburg warehouse

Secretary P M Ewing reports 22600 pounds of mohair collected nationwide and awaiting more. The supply is stored at the Lordsburg Mercantile Co warehouse.

P. M. Ewing Lordsburg Mercantile Co

Valley Oil Field Analogies Highlight Gas Proximity

In a letter from Thors tenburg Eldorado Texas the San Simon Valley is likened to Smackover Oklahoma oil fields. The writer notes green dirt mounds resembling gas mounds and hard pan areas caused by underground pressure. He argues gas presence implies oil nearby with strong signs in San Simon and Bowie.

Thorstenburg Eldorado Texas San Simon Smackover Oklahoma San Simon and Bowie

Mrs McHalfey Hosts Tuesday Afternoon Gathering

Mrs L P Mc Halffey entertained a group including Mrs L R Boyd Mrs W Barnes Mrs J Lines Mrs F H Stengele and her mother Mrs Fahrnholz Tuesday afternoon in a social gathering.

Pythian Sisters Leader Calls for Attendance and Unity

The speaker urges officers and members to unite and attend meetings, noting officers receive little pay except two Grand Officers. She stresses open meetings to all Knights, reducing jealousy, and promoting fellowship across temples with a concluding vow to practice kindness.

Pythian Sisters

Railroad Men Hear Boosting Talks at Star Theatre

Manager Briel of the Star Theatre opened the venue Thursday afternoon for S. P. employees to hear constructive go after business talks by W. H. McBean C. L. Zwick H. Doyle Dr. M. M. Crocker R. B. Ownby and editor. Attending railroad men included W E Kelso J H Mytlinger G C W Chambers F G Peterson and many others.

Briel Star Theatre S. P W. H. McBean C. L. Zwick H. Doyle M. M. Crocker R. B. Ownby W E Kelso J H Mytlinger C W Chambers F G Peterson W C Downey G J Stevens J W Burke F J Stengele R K McDonald A J Tarpey I J Krauter J T Clayton J M Alsebrook Blas Telles R M Winns Lee Smith R R Gale E R Jones M J Brady M D O'Brien A G Webster Fk F Lyday F EB McGuaig J A Krebaum Geo PF. Tyra J 8 McMeans M Morelos

Lunt Dairy Farm Praised as Arizona Model

Arizona dairy inspector hails Geo A Lunt Jersey Dairy near the Arizona line from Virden as a state model. The farm yields 300 tons of corn silage from 14 acres on rich Gila Valley land with heavy harvest by hand. Alfalfa and other crops thrive, showcasing Lunt’s optimistic booster role for farming.

Dairy Inspector of Arizona Geo. A. Lunt Jersey Dairy Arizona Line Virden Utah George Gila Valley George Lunt Lunt

New Mexico Old-Timer Praises Our Climate

J. W. Pratt of San Bernardino California visits his daughter Mrs. Harry Wacker and voices high praise for New Mexico climate. He recalls 42 years ago serving with the 6th Cavalry under Capt Chaffee later a major general. Pratt, a Santa Fe employee for 40 years, started at Albuquerque and now heads the sheet metal department at San Bernardino.

J. W. Pratt San Bernadino Cal Harry Wacker New Mexico 6Th Cavalry Chaffee Pratt The Santa Fe Albuquerque

Beloved Pioneer I B Wood Passes At 73

The community notes the sudden death of I B Wood aged 73. Funeral service set for Friday at 3 00 p m from the Christian church with Pastor T A Phillips and several named officials and pallbearers. Heather Undertaking Co. handles arrangements.

I. B. Wood Christian Church T. A. Phillips K. M Fisher M M Crocker Chase H L Gammon Rh B Ownby Claude Fuller Wm. Blackburn B. H. Gross

George and Alice Born on Same Day a Year Apart

George and Alice Jones, children of Mr and Mrs Felix Jones, were born on the same calendar day but one year apart. Mrs Jones hosted a party last week to celebrate their joint birthdays.

George Alice Alice Jones Felix Jones

Attempted murder attack on cowman John Cameron

John Cameron a cowman near San Simon says he was shot while driving beef toward San Simon by neighbors John M. McKenzie and Walter McKenzie. He was wounded in the face and leg and taken to De Moss hospital. Sheriff Moore holds the suspects. public sympathy favors Cameron.

John Cameron San Simon John M. McKenzie Walter Moore Cochise County Arizona DeMoss Hospital Mer. Cameron Dan Boggs M. M. Grocker de Moss Hospital Oscar Allen Steins Cameron

Lordsburg Athletic Club Organized

About fifteen representative young men formed the Lordsburg Athletic Club with Joe Kay as secretary. They met in the old Masonic lodge room, which was shown by the secretary to the editor as a finely equipped facility for punching bags wall exercisers Indian clubs and boxing gloves, seen as beneficial for the boys and the community.

Joe Kay Lordabure

Insurance’s vital role in state business and credit

The text argues insurance safeguards are essential for commerce in the state and country. Without indemnity from policies, credit would vanish, causing banks to recall funds, factories to close, tools to drop, and farmers to lose crop mobility, threatening ongoing progress.

Hce

Southern Pacific ties up with sewer work on Railroad Avenue

The Southern Pacific lays full sewer connections with the Lordaburg system requiring six big excavations on Railroad Avenue similar to prior hospital and depot projects. The work, supervised by R. Benzie, will add modern bath and toilet facilities for employee residences and costs run into the thousands.

Southern Pacific Lordaburg Railroad Avenue S. P R. Benzie Benzie

Senator H C Bursum Visits Old Mexico

United States Senator H C Bursum of New Mexico returns from a month in Mexico reporting prosperity and a fair election ahead. He notes cattle dispositions in Chihuahua pending and says Obregon will keep politics from government offices. The alcalde adds that Mexico is in better condition than since 1910.

Mexico United States H. ©. Bursum New Mexico Bursum Senate Benator Bursum Chihuahua Obregon Anan The Republic Fl Paso

Pat Schlessinger renews subscription in Madera visit

Pat Schlessinger of the Dolores Mines Co. at Madera Chi Way travels Friday to renew his subscription and assure Ug of continued prosperity. He is accompanied by his brother Albert of Goodyear Arizona.

Pat Schlessinger The Dolores Mines Co Madera Chi Albert Goodyear Arizona

Duncan A. Fredrickson Moves Light and Power Plant

A notable figure, Duncan A. Fredrickson, founder of Columbus power, relocates to Duncan and establishes a new light and power plant. The community contemplates his impact and legacy as the enterprise shifts location.

A. Fredrickson Columbus Duncan

Agent Goes on Vacation

Agent J. T. Clayton will travel to California tonight and then proceed to Missouri for several weeks of rest. H. H. Small of Bowie will serve as relief during the absence.

J. T. Clayton California Missouri H. H. Small Bowie

Mrs Stengele Hosts Afternoon In Honor Of Mrs Boyd

Mrs Stengele entertained at an afternoon event for Mrs L A Boyd Mrs LP McHalffey Mrs W W Barnes and Mrs J Lines in honor of her mother Mrs M Fahrenholz A dainty luncheon was served.

F. I. Stengele L A Boyd LP McHalffey W. W. Barnes J . Lines M. Fahrenholz

N and T Club Meeting With Mrs Walker Host

Mrs M P Walker hosted the N and T club Tuesday with Mrs Coon as special guest.

M P Walker N and T Club Mrs. Coon

Coxes Name New Baby Boy Ervin D Cox

Mr and Mrs Dewey Cox have named their new son Ervin D Cox. Relatives Pat from Mexico and Albert from Arizona have visited to meet the child.

Dewey Cox Pat Mexico Albert Arizona

Two Runaway Apache Girls Recovered by Sheriff

Sheriff Oscar Allen picked up two Mescalero Apache girls aged 13 and 15 at the Reynolds ranch home after they went there to beg food. The sheriff returned them to the Mescalero Indian reservation yesterday morning.

Oscar Allen Reynolds Ranch Mescalero

Frank Brown Wins Decision At Forrester's Club

Frank Brown defeats a heavier opponent at Forrester's Club in Los Angeles to win the decision. The bout featured Brown overcoming a 65 pound weight disadvantage as fans praised his performance.

Forrester’s Club Los Angeles Frank Brown Frank

Social club gathering at Mrs C B Austins home

Mrs C P Austin hosted an S and 8 club meeting at her home yesterday. Special guests included Mrs R A Egon and Mrs W H Graham.

C P Austin S and &. Club C. B Austin R A Egon W H Graham

Mrs W Downey Returns From Eastern Trip

Mrs W Downey came back last evening after a pleasant tour visiting Chicago Cincinnati Memphis and New Orleans.

W. ©. Downey Chicago Cincinnatii Memphis New Orleans

Candy Shop Opens Friday Under New Management

The new Candy Shop opens Friday under new management promising a fine place. See adv on editorial page.

Adv

State Comptroller Praises Reynolds in Audit Report

The State Comptroller hails R M Reynolds as a capable and efficient official with complete and exact records. Auditor A C G Wagner notes Reynolds’s timely filing and daily-compiled papers. The report details cash collections for county, district, and probate clerks totaling 9 8 1 1 5 and 2 0 4 0 6 respectively, with prior six months also satisfactory.

R. M. Reynolds Reynolds Gamphrofler A CG Wagner Heynolds Simo.k Mer. Neynolds Wagner Santa Fe Comptroller

Halloween Party Plans by Bobblies and Robbies Order

The Royal Order of Bobblies and The Naval Order of Robbie announce a Halloween party at the month end with a revised meeting schedule. They will gather Friday the 10th at Viola Thomas and invite new members on Saturday the 19th. They thank Miss Zena Whistler for organizing a branch in Marathon Texas.

Naval Order Robbie Viola Thomas Zena Whistler Marathon Texas

Rev Vanderpool Returns to Lead Methodist Church

A wire from Marfa announces the return of Rev. W. H. Vanderpool to the Methodist church for another year in response to the 4th quarterly conference. Services are expected next Sunday morning and evening, and the public is cordially invited to attend. Welcome home.

Enchilada Dinner Planned by Local Circle

The Mlecta Cirele, O. B. 8, hosts a public enchilada dinner Friday from 5 to 7 PM at the former Lordsburg Mercantile Co. store. The event invites community members to attend during the stated hours.

Mlecta Cirele Lordsburg Mercantile Co

Firemen's Ball Clears 72 After Successful Event

Chief Montague reports the firemen's ball cleared 72 dollars and provided one of the best dances for the youth in years. The chief and entire department thank all contributors to the ball's success.

Montague

Crowell Heads to Highway Conference in Socorro

John L B Crowell president of the Chamber of Commerce departed Tuesday morning to attend an important highway conference at Socorro.

John LB. Crowell Chamber of Commerce Socorro

Hunting Party Returns With Deer and Two Mountain Lions

Dr P. Austin and his hunting party arrive home after a voyage to the mountains reporting multiple deer plus two mountain lions in their tally.

P. Austin Big Mountains

Narrow Escape After Car Plunge At Mine Embankment

Mike and Philly survived a steep embankment crash in their car at the mine. The vehicle rolled several times but both men escaped with minor injuries while the car sustained heavy damage.

Mike Philly

Wade Delivers World Series Experience in Half Inning Bursts

It costs five bucks per game as Wade provides patrons with a unique world series style experience by delivering play in half inning segments. The setup suggests an affordable, fast paced viewing format designed to boost attendance and engagement.

Wade

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hill Mohair Mrs. McHalffey L. P. McHalffey L. R. Boyd W . Barnes F. H Stengele Fahrnholz Lunt Dairy Farm Lordsburg Athletic Club Senator H. C. Bursum Old Mexico Mis. Stengele N. and T. Club Ervin D. Cox Royal Order of Bobblies Rev. Vanderpool Crowell
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