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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1926

Page

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Luncheon Club Enjoys Splendid Attendance and Praise

Tuesday’s luncheon club drew large crowds as Manhat tan served a fine meal and the meeting ended early. Rev C V Williams spoke on shared interests including finance, health, education, and morals urging joint effort to develop Lordsburg. B H Cross named next chairman for the Up-To-Date luncheon on Tuesday at twelve.

A. W. Morningstar C. V. Williams Lordsburg Southwest Jeffus B. H. Cross Chamber of Commerce

Little Hatchet Mining reports favorable year and bonanza hopes

The Little Hatchet Mining company mails its annual report to stockholders noting favorable development results and plans for intensified activity across six properties. The Santa Maria tunnel shows 175 feet of vein exposure with high grade copper assays, while the Daddy Long Legs lead to expectations of a premier silver producer.

Hachita N. M Little Hatchet Mining Company Saya Santa Maria Assayea Bonanza Denver Mining Finneral

Two Tourists Detained After Hotel Bed Linen Theft

Guy Lengley and Jack Holton from Los Angeles stopped at the Ownby hotel Sunday night and left with a bed spread. Constable Conner recovered the items within minutes. Judge Marsalis sentenced them to 30 days and Sheriff Jones took them to Ming.

Guy Lengley Jack Holton L. A

Dee Hall Stages Big Pictures With Harold Joyd in For Heaven's Sake

Tee Hall presents Harold Joyd in For Heaven's Sake Friday night and Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush on the following Wednesday and Thursday, bringing notable performances to the theater.

Tee Hall Harold Charlie Chaplin

Greetings From Bill Heather in Townwood

W J Bill Heather sends greetings from Townwood and says we may all be the family here in the near future. They’ll be mighty welcome.

W. J Bill)eather Townwood

Rainmaker J B Foster Hauls Ore as Rain Follows

The text notes that when J B Foster begins work to haul ore Bonney, it tends to rain. On a recent Saturday he started the haul and it did rain, as his wife had suggested.

J.B. Foster Bonney

Best Rain In Sixteen Years

Curt Rainbolt calls the weekend rainfall the best in sixteen years. The veteran con man’s remark highlights unusually heavy and sustained rain over the 24 hour period.

Curt Rainbolt

Mohair Sells At 53 1 4 Cents A Pound By Association

The Southwestern Mohair Growers Association held a two day sale on September 24 25 with bids from several buyers. Mr Cohen of A Cohen & Co offered the best price at 53 1 4 cents per pound for all hair owned by the association and the committee accepted the bid. Mohair ships from Lordsburg October 5 and Animas October 6. Growers must sign Power of Attorney to authorize the selling committee to handle their mohair to receive cash advances and on delivery payments.

Southwestern Mohair Grower's Association The New Mexico Mohair Growers Assn L. C. Knape P. M. Ewing K. L. Trendt Cohen A. Cohen & Co Lordsburg Animas

Bear Cat Footballers to Meet Silver City

The Lordsburg Bear Cat Football team will meet the Normal College Bears at Silver City on Saturday afternoon with a listed lineup including Frank McCarthy at center and Dan Skousen at quarterback. The town will send a large delegation to the game.

Lordsburg Bear Cat College Bunch Silver City Frank McCarthy Rufus Stump L. A. Houser Rt. T L. A. Rolling Claude Olney Bill Townsend Dan Skousen Ernest Short Jack Allison R. Vowle J. Skousen Leo Cohen Dee Hall Alvin Bradberry B.S Barnes Paul Austin R. A. Allison

Steins Current Events Highlights Local Happenings

Ben Steins notes a lively week with a fight fans event in Lordsburg and word of local mines. Perry and D 1M Co near sellouts. a stranger’s visit ends with a quick departure. Pete walks on a bum ankle though dancing remains off. Judson Moores takes the new agent post and settles in. A batchelors club member nicknamed Sour Dough loses whiskers in a lightening mishap.

Lordsburg McGhee Perry D 1M Co Pete Lizzie Judson Moores Batchelors Club Bob Gap Henry RK. L. Crowley el Paso

Stah Theatre Schedule Highlights Early October

The Stah Theatre runs a week of films starting Thursday September 30 with Light of the Western Stars. Friday features Harold Lloyd in For Heaven's Sake and Saturday presents Radiio Detective. Sunday offers Last Man on Earth. Week begins October 4 with Chasing Trouble and October 5 presents Blue Beard's Seven Wives. October 6 and 7 showcase Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush.

Harold Lloyd Radiio Blue “Beard Charlie Chaplin

Hidalgo Stockmen Endorse California Plan

H M Rice of the California Cattlemen's Association spoke to Hidalgo cowmen at the First National Bank director's room about the cooperative marketing association proven successful in California and Arizona. He showed charts and figures and earned broad approval with nearly all attendees signing the agreement.

H. M. Rice California Cattlemen’s Association First National Bank Arizona Ross

Hamberger Weds After Long Distance Romance in Pomona

Frank Weldon known as Ham from Lordsburg New Mexico married a Pomona woman 66, who moved with him to New Mexico. The couple met last Monday after a brief courtship and sealed their vows in San Bernardino. They kept the marriage secret while packing for the move and treasured a 80 year old family rolling pin. The bride, Mrs Nancy Ream Weldon, has long lived on South Garey avenue and this is her fourth marriage.

Ham Pomona Frank Weldon Weldon Nancy Ream S. Garey Avenue New Mexico Lordsburg San Bernardino T Gress Pye Garey Avenue Ham” Weldon New Mexico City

Reception for Miss Appel at the school

The faculty hosts a reception for Miss Appel the new commercial teacher on Monday evening. The event will feature a motor trip to Gold Hill a chicken fry with all trimmings and ghost stories.

Miss Appel Gold Hill

Republican Rally in Lordsburg October 5 Addresses by Williams Group

Hugh H W Williams leads a Republican sweep into Lordsburg for a rally at Mekvoy Hall eight p m Tuesday October 5. The slate includes Richard C Dillon for governor Ben F Pankey Ed Swope rival Lois Randolph Mary Bartilino Judge H M Barnes John Sedillo and Col G W Pritchard with plans to meet supporters and locals.

Hugh HW. Williams Lordsburg Mekvoy Hall Huehl Richard C Dick) Dillon Hugh Himself Ben F. Pankey Ed. Swope Lois Randolph Isabel Mehels Mary Bartilino Mrs. Chacon Fh. P. Barnes John Sedillo John Morrow Col. G. W. Pritchard Hugh

Land contest hears multiple stock raising entries

U S Commissioner’s Court presided by Willard E F Holt issues area hearing for Guess versus Daniels. Listed items include Homer P F Wilson stock raising homestead entry 640 acres Henly F Merrell 640 acres James William Burke final proof 320 acres Lonza Bradberry final proof 400 acres Levi B E Bradberry final proof 480 acres Lester Elroy Harper final proof Rose Vo Powers stock raising William W Redmond stock raising homestead entry 320 acres.

Guess Vs. Daniels Homer PF Wilson Henly F. Merrell James William Burke Lonza Bradberry Levi BE. Bradberry Lester Elroy Harper Rose Vo Powers William W. Redmond

Anger and anguish grip daily life across nations and homes

A reflective piece warns how unchecked anger and resentment poison minds and bodies, breaking homes and fueling conflict. It cites reactions from personal strife to broader international envy, urging adherence to the golden rule and recalling historic martyrdoms and deaths to illustrate extreme anguish.

Be careful to wash your face and hands thoroughly

A fragmentary dialogue notes careful hygiene as a speaker prepares for an expected aunt. The exchange questions what happens if the aunt does not arrive, hinting at anticipation and uncertainty within a domestic scene.

Anita Mill Expands Capacity With New Machinery

General Manager G. W. Poreman arrives from LA to announce Anita has ordered substantial new equipment that will boost the Nelly Bly mill capacity three to four times. Foreman Me praises Phelps-Dodge as a new neighbor and remains optimistic about the mineral region.

G. W. Poreman L. A Tuberal Anita Jotta Foreman Phelps-Dodge

Star Theatre to host World Championship Baseball Games

Through courtesy of Manager Dee Hall the entire series will be received by Manager Nidrich of Western Union at the Star Theatre starting at noon Saturday October 2. An admission fee will defray costs, 60 cents for men and ladies and 26 cents for children. Lordsburg Base Ball Association sponsors the event.

Dee Hall Geriea Nidrich Western Union Star Theatre Inpine Lordsburg Base Ball Association

West Winds by Ben of Steins on Transportation Changes

A reflective piece traces how transport shifts from camel and burro to ships and steam, then cars and filling stations, predicting future aviation and roof-top stores. It notes old methods linger and jokes about speed limits, enforcement, and fashion as technology advances.

Waterloo Duke of Wellington Pilpoad Henry Toner Draver Streka Henries Lizzie

Democratic Rally Set at Star Theatre Saturday

Democratic candidates Lorenzo Delgado for lieutenant governor Rd Swope for land commissioner Robert C Dow for attorney general and Aurora Lucero White for superintendent of public instruction will address a main meeting at the Star Theatre Saturday at 150 oclock. Audience should be seated by then. The public is invited, with special emphasis on ladies.

Lorenzo Delgado Rd. Swope Robert C. Dow Mra Aurora Lucero White Superintendent of Public Instruction Star Theatre

Lordsburg Flood Cuts Rail Link Delays Detours

Flood washed away the San Pedro bridge near Benson and caused washouts on the south line. Lordsburg has been crowded with trains from both lines, with detours via Deming and the Santa Fe. A major bridge, standing for 30 years, will take time to repair.

San Pedro Benson Lordsburg Via Deming Santa Fe

Lordsburg Prospect Progress Promises Hidalgo County Boom

Phelps Dodge gains option on Bonney Mining Company properties as Bonney works overhaul for operation. The site, once yielding over half a million dollars, is hailed as Hidalgo County’s biggest development since Calumet and Arizona takeover of the 46 mine at Paseo Terald.

Lordsburg Phelps-Dodge Corporation Bonney Mining Company Hidalgo County Calumet Arizona

Joe Cloudt Sells Angora Flock and Ships Mohair Blankets

Local trader Joe Cloudt delivered a large Mohair blanket shipment from Mohair to Winston-Salem North Carolina. He also sold six hundred Angora sheep to Ballard and Strange at Animas this past week and boosted New Mexico trade.

Joe Cloudt Wineton-Salem N.C Joe Ballard & Strange Animas Post New Mexico

Martin J. Foley Appointed Freight Agent at Willcox

The Willcox News reports Martin J. Foley, a promising local youth, has been promoted to freight agent at Willcox. His family background is heavily rooted in the railroad industry, with his father and most relatives belonging to the trade.

Martin J. Foley Willcox Martin

Estella Turpin’s Eighteenth Birthday Surprise

Estella Turpin celebrated a well planned eighteenth birthday with a surprise party invited by her mother. The evening featured a house full of guests, 18 candies on the cake, fine gifts, and refreshments.

Estella Turpin

Phelps-Dodge Expands Bonney Mine Operations

The Phelps-Dodge company has put three shifts at the Bonney mine and plans large scale development. The move reflects strong support for the Bonney project and for P. D. Inc. Bully for the Bonney and bully for the P.D. Great combination.

Phelps-Dodge Bonney

Church News and Sunday Services Update

The Church of Christ reports a warm welcome from the editor and urges members and friends to attend regular gatherings. Sunday morning topic is In Christ the Hope of Glory and the evening sermon is Moses of Christ delivered by Minister W. Bailor.

Moses of Christ W. Bailor

Manhattan Cafe Spring Chicken Sunday Dinner

The Manhattan Cafe offers a spring chicken Sunday dinner with trimmings for 75 cents.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Manhattan Hatchet Bill Heather B. Foster Rainmaker BEAR Steins Ben Stah Theatre Program Hamberger Frank (Hamberger) Weldon Roe Appel Republican Rally U. S. Commissioner's Court Willard EF. Holt Joan of Arc Lincoln Archibald Gillrocks Democratic Rally R. R. Center Foley Estella Thredr Church OF Christ Manhattan Cafe
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