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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1923

Page

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John W Clark forecasts oil near Bowie in Hidalgo county

Oil man John W. Clark expects a standard drilling rig within 90 days near Bowie after proving oil at a well near Escala on the Arizona Eastern line. California oil figures led by Signal Hill investors say San Simon valley holds a large high gravity pool, with estimates of oil at 2000 feet depth in a 2000 foot thick sand. Clark sees abundant oil in Hidalgo county.

Bowie John W. Clark Escala Arizona Signal Hill California San Simon el Paso Times Simon and Bowie W. Munk W. T. Johnson Clark Hidalgo County

Medical Notices From Lordsburg and Bowie

Doctors DeMoss and Crocker report patient cases in Lordsburg and Bowie over two weeks. Listed are Mrs Myrtle Wagner with medical care, Mr Young Bounds with a fractured arm, Bernard Wieler with leg burn and blood poisoning, Mrs Waller Romans with tonsil operation, Mrs T O Hyde with tonsil operation, Manuella Hernandez with gangrenous appendix, Mrs Costilla with fractured hip, Karl Hindman with tonsils and adenoids, Loreta Antonio with major operation, Cleophas Barrillas Mandel with medical care, Alfredo Mendoza with major operation, and Max Collins with medical treatment.

Myrtle Wagner Lordsburg Ong Hall Young Bounds Cruz Fine Steins Bernard Wieler Waller Romans Bowie T. O Hyde Manuella Hernandez Costilla Karl Hindman Lidendorf Loreta Antonio Cleophas Barrillas Mandel Alfredo Mendoza Max Collins

Church of Christ Services Preview for Sept 30

Minister A Phillips directs Bible School at 10 a.m. J M Dorrance leads the Lord's Supper and preaching at 11 a.m. with the morning sermon titled A Love Letter to the Church. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m covers Recent Triumphs of Missions at Home and Abroad. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. presents Jesus Seeking the Lost. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study at 7 30 p.m.

Hospital Notes From Lordsburg District

Mrs H O Johnson of Brockman here for major operation. Mrs Johnnie Jones here for medical treatment. Mrs Henry Dee of Valedon returned home after major operation. Sid Fulcher of Clifton here for medical treatment. Wilber Stevens of Animas here with a broken knee cap. Delbert Wilkinson here with leg injury. Carl Akers of Valedon here with a broken arm. All doing fine.

H. O. Johnson Brockman Johnnie Jones Henry Dee Valedon Sid Fulcher Clifton Wilber Stevens Animas Delbert Wilkinson Carl Akers

Railroads Earn 5.64 On Their Valuation

Figures from Railway Age show Southern Pacific and other Class railways earned 5.64 percent on tentative valuation in the first half of 1923, with total six month earnings of 3 096 922 738 and expenses and taxes of 2 605 205 321. The article notes earnings were high for the period but operating costs remained a burden and calls for efficiency gains to sustain the margin, warning any price cuts would tighten profits.

Southern Pacific Company Railway Age

Attorney A W Morningstar Attends State Bar Meeting

Attorney A W Morningstar attended the State Bar Association meeting in Albuquerque last week. Judge Ryan was ill and not present. Judge C J Roberts read his address. The splendid address will be published in full starting next week.

A. W. Morningstar State Bar Association Albuquerque Ryan C. J. Roberts

Stephens and Downing Take Over Pankey Cafe

Jack Stephens and E Downing assumed control of the Pankey cafe at six o clock promising new management. They are experienced and will employ first class chefs ensuring access to refined dining.

Jack Stephens E. Downing Pankey Cafe

Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Henry H. Sholly

Friday morning around 10 30 another son arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry H Sholly. Congratulations.

Henry H. Sholly

Bargain in house and acre of land for sale

A seven room house with a full acre of land including fruit trees and garden is offered for 2500 dollars. For particulars and terms call at the Liberal office or drop a card to the editor. Sept. 27.

Liberal

The Royal Order of Bobbies Pirate Party at High School

The Royal Order of Bobbies hosted a first club party at the high school on Friday the 14th. Attendees enjoyed a theater party Tuesday night with gum drops and gossip as refreshments. The event featured the bobbed haired girl.

The Royal Order of Bobbies

Sylvia Kerr Elevated to Grand Senior in Pythian Sisters

Mrs. Sylvia Kerr of Lordsburg advanced to Grand Senior at the recent Grand Temple meeting in Deming, signaling she will head the order as Grand Chief in Albuquerque next year. Bethel Puller joined the resolutions committee and Addie Trimble briefly served in a grand officer seat. Lordsburg again proves prominent in New Mexico Pythian circles.

Lordsburg Grand Temple Pythian Sisters of New Mexico Deming Las Vegas Albuquerque Bethel Puller Resolutions Committee Addie Trimble Grand Lodge Hough H W. Williame Eure Bro. Burton Columbus California

Fire clay shipments to Douglas smelters from Hidalgo quarries

W B McLean reports Hidalgo county clay quarries near Pratt completed shipping 18 cars of fire clay to Douglas smelters. The clay is of superior quality and abundant, with many carloads used yearly by the Douglas smelters.

Douglas Smelters W. B. McLean Hidalgo County Pratt Douglas

Animas County Ranch Sees Wet Harvest Season

Treasurer P M Ewing spends days at his Animas ranch amid abundant native hay and plentiful rains. Farmers harvest dry farming crops this year while moisture delays cutting and improves yields.

P.M. Ewing Animas

District Judge Rh Rh Ryan Confined at Home

Silver City Independent notes District Judge Rh Rh Ryan is confined to his home by illness and many friends express hope for his speedy recovery.

Ryan Silver City

Mohler Unveils Studebaker Model Imitating Packard Style

Manager Karl J. Mohler introduces a Studebaker special that imitates Packard, noted for its attractive lines and appealing appearance and performance.

Karl J. Mohler Studebaker Packard

Cloudburst Delays Tourists. Local Man Joins Hidalgo Cadets

A cloudburst near Se par Sunday stalled 30 tourist cars overnight but by Monday the floodwaters faded. John Clark of Valedon will represent Hidalgo county at Roswell Military Institute and is already on the job making good.

John Clark Valedon Hidalgo County Roswell Military Institute

Southern Pacific Backs Japanese Earthquake Relief With Free Freight

President Sproule announced the Southern Pacific subscribed 25000 for Japanese relief and will ship food and supplies free of charge to the American Red Cross or other authorized relief representatives to speed aid to earthquake sufferers.

Sproule Southern Pacific American Red Cross

Veiled Woman and Ghost Breaker Showings at Star Theatre

The Star Theatre programs list Veiled Woman on Sunday September 30. The Ghost Breaker starring Wallace Reid plays on Monday and Tuesday October 1 and 2. Golden Dreams a Goldwyn picture appears Wednesday October 3. Making a Man with Star Jack Holt on Thursday and Friday October 4 and 5. Saturday September 29 features In The Days of Buffalo Bill and a two reel comedy Aint Love Awful.

Wallace Reid Goldwyn Jack Holt Buffalo Bill

Look Whose Here Robert F Fitz Buys LA Home

Robert F Fitz of Los Angeles, on a business trip to New York, has purchased another fine home in LA.

Robert F. Fitz Los Angeles New York L. A

Fifth Sunday Meeting at Baptist Church in Lordsburg

Southwestern Baptist Association holds a four day meeting at Lordsburg from September 27 to 30, 1929. It features sermons and devotions led by Rev. M Campbell Rev. George Job Rev. A Twining and others with sessions on faith practice and lay participation. The program includes ordination of deacons and a Lord's Supper.

Southwestern Baptist Association Lordsburg Sam Gass M. Campbell Douglas Arizona J. L. Rupard George Job Deming A. A. Price Hot Springs the Bible the Baptists A. Twining Joe A Land Santa Rita Geo N Campbell Loyal Baptists J. N. Campbell GC W Stump Rh. M. Irick Southwestern Association Joe A. Land Geo. B. Job H. Siler W. Stumph

Knights of Pythias Blowout Planned for October 9

Pyramid Lodge Knights of Pythias will host a big blowout and feed at K. P. hall Tuesday evening October 9. All Knights Pythian Sisters and friends are invited to attend and enjoy the evening.

Pyramid Lodge Knights of Pythias K. P. Hall

Noted Auto Engineer Visits Liberal Office

Orr chief engineer of the Baker Steam Motor Car and Manufacturing Company in Pueblo called at the Liberal office Wednesday. He is a noted United States engineer helping to raise the Baker name on the scroll of fame, though the editor was at the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias in Deming.

Barton Smith Reports 700-Barrel Well In Arizona

Barton Smith of Southern Oil Co announces a 700-barrel well reached 1200 feet with 300000 feet of gas at the predicted depth. He notes Hidalgo county hosts the third largest oil pool in the United States between Lordsburg and Steins and asserts his past Arkansas forecast accuracy.

Barton Smith Southern Oil Co Arizona Smith Hidalgo County Lordsburg Steins United States Arkansas

Labor World Labor Day Edition Praised

A. S. Lockwood sent the 84 page Labor Day edition of the Labor World Spokane Washington, hailed as one of the finest coast publications of its kind.

A. S. Lockwood Labor World Spokane Wash

Robbers Bind Host Then Steal Horses on Steins Ranch

Frank Wewerk owner of Shoestring and Spark-plug ranch experiences a theft as two tourists are bound to a post and horses including Shoestring are stolen. Deputized by Tom Gee, the pair are captured at Lordsburg and jailed. The suspects, identified as John Perkins, resist an officer but are subdued. Judge Mar ealis binds them over on $1,000 each. District Attorney Fielder represents the state.

Frank Wewerk Steins Ranch Frank Tom Gee Lordsburg Harry McKeel John Perkins Harry Mar Ealis Fielder L. V. Mellarffey Allen Deming

C and A Takes Over El Tiro Mines in Silver Bell

Karl I Mohler of Calumet and Arizona Mining announces El Tiro properties at Silver Bell are now operated by G and A Co. Mohler will supervise about 150 workers and split time with the Arizona mine, a rare dual post in the industry. The purchase was finalized last week after earlier reports of the deal.

Karl I. Mohler Calumet & Arizona Mining el Tiro Silver Bell Ariz Mohler Arizona Chiel el Tire

McBean Back on the Job and Feeling Fine

The Liberal reports W H McBean assistant division superintendent and I Zwick trainmaster praised during a Friday morning call. McBean had been injured after being thrown from a railway motor car weeks earlier but has returned to work, recovering quickly and appearing in strong spirits.

McBean W. H. McBean Supt I. Zwick

Miss Margaret Austin Honored During Brief Visit

Miss Margaret Austin was the honor guest at several functions during her brief visit, including dinners hosted by Mrs Farle Kerr, Mrs W H Graham, Dr and Mrs P Austin, and Mrs Banks Austin.

Margaret Austin Mra Farle Kerr W. H. Graham P. Austin Banks Austin

Dwarf Pear Brought In By Anthony B Conner

Anthony B. Conner sent the editor a dwarf pear weighing 1 lb 9 oz and measuring 13% inches in circumference. The note mentions Bed Rock as the locale associated with the fruit.

Anthony B. Conner Bed Rock

Epworth League to Lead Methodist Sunday Evening Services

Mrs. G. P. Jeffus announces Epworth League will oversee evening services for next two Sundays with no morning services except Sunday school. Four-week leaders listed as Helen Johnson on Sept 9 Nancy Chase Oct 7 Mildred Trimble Oct 14 and Ora Fuller Oct 21. Rev. Vanderpool travels to Marfa Texas for annual conference and may return to Lordsburg if the fourth quarterly conference vote is approved.

G. P. Jeffus Epworth League Helen Johnson Nancy Chase Mildred Trimble Ora Fuller W. H. Vanderpool Marfa Texas Lordsburg

Ralph Sexith Buys Whistier Bar From Owner

Ralph Sexith has purchased Whistier's bar from owner Mrs. Whistier and plans changes with Charlie Kepler. Details on the transaction and next week's events are expected.

Ralph Sexith Whistier Charlie Kepler

Crocker and Vriday Off For California Coast Outing

Dr and Mrs M M Crocker along with Jeff Vriday head to the Pacific coast for a outing while Mrs A J Green covers the doctor's office duties during the absence.

Mrs M M. Crocker Jeff Vriday Pacific Coast A J. Green

Mary Clark Enters Select School at Rock Island

Mary Clark of Valedon enters a select girls school at Rock Island Alabama with goal to graduate with usual honors attending Hidalgo county students.

Mary Clark Rock Island Valedon Rock Island, AL Hidalgo County

Joe Hollen Returns From Cincinnati Visit

Jos Hollen reports a busy season in Cincinnati after spending the summer there. A lot on the market near Walnut Street changed hands recently, with a front foot price of $20,000.

Jos. H. Hollen Cincinnati Sth Walnut

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church OF Christ A. Phillips Lordsburg Hospital Stephens & Downing Have Sholly the Royal Order of Bobbies Sylvia Kerr Studebaker Special Cloudburst Roswell Star Theatre Program Baptist Church C. W. Stumph Lockwood Fine Magazine Wewerk EL Tiro Properties K. P Pything Plains Fr. Hamilton Deming Lodge No. 20 Uyr Supreme A. & Goen Texas Grand Domain Knights of Jushine Hugh H. William Willard B. Holt James C. McConvery Vloyd J. Beggs Off Fork Joe Hollen
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