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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
CORRESPONDENCE
REDROCK.

The warm days of the past week,
melting the snow in the mountains,
caused a considerable rise in the ella
river.
Jack Rutland, who has been here
several weeks on business for the L.
c. Co., has returned to headquarters
at ella, N. M.
Miss Minnie Wright has been very
seriously i'll with double pneumonia.
Her condition is much improved al
though she is not out of danger.
Miss Ferguson, a professional nurse
of Deming is in charge.
The principal recreation of our
citizens is to hunt the crazy man
Several have had optical illusions,
lately regarding him and his tin pail
and have had a number of exciting
chases ending in fresh air and noun
tain scenery. All strangers lool
like to Bedrock just now.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
STEMS NOTES.

Miss Ida Herman entertained
a number of her friends with a
card party Feb. the 22nd. Pro-
gressive five hundred was play
ed throughout the evening. The
little Ratchet used by George
Washington and cherries were
much in evidence in the decor
atoms and refreshments.
A most enjoyable time was had
by every one present,
Mrs. Sam Olney is away visit
ing relatives in Duncan, Ariz.
Mrs. Dan Olney is spending a
week in Ell Paso.
Mrs. Switzerland a n d two
children of Colorado are in Stems
for an extended visit with Mrs.
Geo. Wild, who is Mrs. Souther-
lands sister.
Mrs. George Taylor and little
son, Gerald, have gone to Clifton,
Ariz. for and extended visit with
relatives.
Mrs. D. C. Olney and Mrs.
Moor mOtored to San Simon on
Sunday Feb. 25th and spent the
day with Miss Lena Smith. The
trio returned to Stems Sunday
night.
Mr.. James Cross of Lordsburg
was a visitor in Stems last Sun
day.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Serial No l4255
Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Las Cruces Ne v
Mexico, February %, 1917.
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on the %
day Of September, A. ID. 1900, William
f.. Moses made forest lieu selection No.
1856. now Serial No. Ol4255 under the
Act Of June 4, 1897 1870 Stat. 36l. for
what was supposed would be when
surveyed, the SEA NEl-4 and NEl-4
Sell Of Section 10, 7. 80 S. r. II W.
N. M. P. NJ. 80
That the land actually occupied and
improved under the said selection Is.
when adjusted 30 the official survey OF
the said township and range. the Sl-2
NELL or SWl-i NEi-4 and Lot 2, Sec
ton ID, T. % s., X. n w., N. M. p.
M, and the land last described Is the
land claimed under the selection of the
said William =. Moses.
The purpose Of this notice Is 10 ALLOW
all persons claiming the SWI-4 NEl4
Of said Section 10 adversely, or desiring
10 show Il 10 be mineral in character.
an opportunity to file objection 10 such
location or selection with the local
officers for the land district IN which the
land is situate. to-wit: at the land office
aforesaid, and 70 establish their interest
therein, or the mineral character there
of.-John l.. Bunside, Register.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
sHRRlFF HOLDs MEN

fOh MILLING
With the lodging in the Grant
county Jail shortly after midnight
Sunday Of three Mexican cowboys.
Julio, Grade, Felipe Caro- and Refueic
Gutierrez, Sheriff Herbert J.. Nc.
Grath believes he has three Of niny
Mexicans who two weeks ago kid
mapped Andrew Peterson, Hugh Accord
and Burton Jensen, three Mormon
cowboys at the Corner ranch. south
Of Hachita. took their captivcs across
the line into Mexico and there shot
them TO death.
TIE three suspects, who were ar
rested Saturday at the Corner ranch,
near the border, by Deputy Sherifs
Jesse Cooke and J. +. Schrimsher, Of
Hachita, were brought to Silver City
by automobile and lodged in Jail Tor
safe-keeping, since feeling runs high
against them In the Hachita neigh
borhood among the friends of the
slain American cowboys.
Sheriff McGrath believes that all Of
the men implicated in the recent Dor
der ~atrOcity, will be taken into Gus
tOdy. From what he has been able
70 learn from Grade, none Of those
implicated in the Staying Of the Nor
mon cowboys had any connection
with any Mexican faction Of bandits,
and he further believes that Jose
Inez Salazar had nothing to do with
the raid, being many miles from the
scene at the time Of its occurrence.
The capture Of Grade, Caro- and
Gutierrez reflects great credit on the
sheriff's office and especially on
Deputies Cooke and Schrimpsher and
proves that Sheriff McGrath propos-
es to fully protect Grant county from
criminals operating under the guise
Of bandits from Mexico.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Monday evening at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Small a home
coming welcoming was rendered by
a large number Of friends who spent
a most enjoyable evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. Small returned Friday from a
visit to Indiana, and Florida. Those
present at the party were: Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. f. Fuller, MI. and Mrs. M.
M. Croker, Mr. and Mrs. R. M.
Reynolds, MI. and Mrs. r. T. Young,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Briel, Nj. and
Mrs. Robert Marshall, Mrs. S. M
Chase, Mrs. A. w. Morningstar, Mrs
p. j. Fuller, Mrs. Chas. Fuller and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Wells. All report
having a most delightful evening in
welcoming Mr.. and Mrs. Small back
to Lordsburg.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
SOCIAL EVENTS

That gentlemen are oftimes as ex-
cellent hosts as L%ordsburg and 30
mine camp ladies are hostesses, was
proved IN the extreme Saturday
night, when Messrs. Beam, Intercie-
den and Coon entertained at a most
delightful card party and dance at
the IS mine theatre. There were
owe sixty persons in attendance.
Every guest was presented with a
bouquet For the ladies a bunch of
violets and carnations and for the
gentlemen carnations. From eight
until 1920 o'clock bridge was
played at ten tables. At eleven
o'clock entertainment adjourned at
the theatre the guests going to the
IS mine cafe, where under the super
vision Of ID. s.. Pom and assistants a
most tempting and delicious lunch
0 was prepared. Chicken croquetts,
pickles and olives, peas, mashed pO-
t%atoes, coffee and cake were served.
Following the luncheon dancing was
INDUCED in until a late hour. Con-
eratulations rel profusely extended
70 Messrs. Coon, Interrieden end
Beam for the success Of the event.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

1t is a pleasure for me to say
'howdy" to j.. r. Ownby,o one of the
pioneers Of Lordsburg. Mr.. Ownby
came to our city when it was nothing
but a village and has seen what it
has grown to be, the best little city
in New Mexico. Mr.. Ownby came to
our city in the year 1880 and ever
since has played a prominent part in
the upbuilding Of our city. AZ pres
ent being the head of Ownby Soft
Drink Co., one of the best known
business enterprises in Lorlsburg.
Mr.. Ownby is a man of family, a hale
fellow well met and a man that the
people Of Lordsburg are justly proud
of.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
Jack Heather

One Of the men the people in the
city of Lordsburg are justly proud Of.
The self-made mar deserves and as
a rule receives the plaudits of the
world. It is such men that. main
tain the commercial supremacy Of
America. The struggles Of early life
naturally constitute such men to
grapple with the stern realities of
everyday life duties. These duties
20 such men are as naught ard who
in the lexicon Of their aims and en-
deavors know no such word as fail.
Mr.. Heather first saw the light Of
DAY in the year 1884, and Little at
that time did he realize the import
AIT Fart he was to play in tbs un-
building of the best little city in TIE
southwest. Mr.. Heather has done
more than any other man II this
section TO make Lordsburg one ot the
most modern from a building point
Of view in all the great southwest,
nnd a man that would be a credit 10
any city irrespective Of size.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES

Bible School (Mr. Boyer, Supt.)
10 A. M. Communion and preaching
at IL A. M. Union Christian En-
deavor meets in this church at $3.50
P. M. promptly. Preaching following
at 1880. Special topics will be dis
cussed at both morning and evening
services.
The young people of the community
and the citizenship of the city and
the strangers who are temporarily in
the city are most respectfully in
vited to all services in this house. A
glad hand awaits you.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
OBSERVATIONS

"The Man On the Street" has been
in Lordsburg getting acquainted and
incidentally doing some work for the
Liberal. He has met a number of
local citizens and while waiting for
his train to Los Angeles dashed off a
few lines relative to some of the
local people he met. 1t follows:
Ed Shearer
In writing up the real live go-ahead
men of Lordsburg | would commit a
great error should / fail to say a
few words complimentary to Mr.. Ed
Shearer, one Of the men that has
made good with the Southern PatiLc
Railroad company. This gentleman
has been associated with the S. p.
for the past twenty-six years, and
that he has made good is well shown
by the fact that today he holds one
Of the most responsible positions in
the gift Of the company. Mr.. Shearer
is one of the main spokes in the
wheels of progress in our city, and it
is with pleasure the Liberal wishes
him a long and happy life.
l.. c. Krauter
One of the men that the people Of
LOrdsburg are justly proud of IS l.
C. Krauter, one of the best known
railroad men in this section of the
southwest. Mr.. Krauter has been
prominently identified with the s. =
for a number of years and that he
has made good is too well known for
comment. | take pleasure in ex,
tending to him the right hand OF
good fellowship and can say with al
candor that b. ~ one Of the bes;
assets that lord burg can boast OF
having in rs midst.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
STAR BOOKS CIVILIZATION.

d. W. Briel closed a booking this
week for Civilization" the twelve
reel feature which has made a most
successful run throughout all the
large cities of the east. This is one
OF the most stupendous films ever
produced and has been packing houses
at $500 and S1.0O per seat. 1t will
be shown in L%ordsburg at an early
date. Watch for special advertise
ments next week.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

DIR. s. H. James arrived here
Thursday and will be an assistant
to DR.. M. M. Croker. Mr.. and
Mrs. James will make their home
in the new residence built by Dir.
Croker.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
PERSONAL

Sheriff II. j. McGrath was here
last week empaneling a jury for the
spring term Of court. Mr. McGrath
states that the county Jail is taxed
to capacity, having prisoners
confined within its walls than have
been there at any time for over
seventeen years.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
S%TUDEBAKERS ARRIVE

Hill and Walker the local Stu
debaker agents for southern
Grant county received Eve hand
some cars last week, delivering
three of them to purchasers.
r. d. Hall of Rodeo and Tom
Sarriani of tn So camp were a
mong those to buy new machines.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

w. H. Picketts, formerly with
the Rio Grande Bank and Trust
Company of Ell PasO, Texas ar
rived here Monday to accept a
position as accountant for the
Roberts & Leahy Mercantile Co.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Saturday afternoon Mrs. J. L.
Wells was the ~unknowing hostess "a
a most delightful surprise party, Civ
en- by a number Of friends in honor
Of her birthday anniversary. The
event was a complete surprise 10
Mrs. Wells in every way. Refresh
ments were brought by the guests
who prepared a three course lunch.
con from the aggregation Of foods.
Those present were: Mesdames
Croker, Small, Chase, Lister, Briel
Young, Marshall, Trimble, Morning
star, Mrs. Chas. Fuller and Mrs
Emma Fuller.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Miss Grogan has returned from
Gold Hill where she has been
nursing the young child of Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Harper over a bad
case of pneumonia.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
AT STEMS

Miss Nellie Turney and Raymond
Everett of Stems will be married at
that place on March 9th by Rev.
Roberts of Lordsburg. The contract
ing parties are well known in this
vicinity.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Geo. Trimble has let a contract
with Jack Heather for the erection
of a two apartment house adjoining
his present home. Work was begun
IN the house Monday.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

The Lordsburg Telephone Com
pany has issued it's first directory
which should be in the hands of the
subscribers by Monday. Anyone not
receiving a copy should call No. 2
and put in a request.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Minnie Wright, the young
daughter Nf Marion Wright is
seriously III at Bedrock. Miss
FERGUSON, a trained nurse of
Deming is attending her.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Several officers of the Interna-
tional Revenue department have been
here for over a week investigating a
number of dope" cases.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

-nouncement Of the appearance here
of the Fall Of A Nation" will be
made later.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT-At
the X. of P. Hall, given by Barney
WeDb Good
music and a fine time assured all who
come.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

LAND SCRIPT FOR sALE-sev-
cral tracts of government script in
40 acre tracts. $1,000 per acre. U.
S. Commissioner, LOrdsburg, N. NJ.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

w T. McCaskey of the Western
Mining and Development Company
:" t Wednesday morning for Chicago,
on mining business.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Don't forget the Red Feather fea-
lures at the Star Theater Thursday
evenings. Watch for the announce
ments Thursday morning.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler of Duncan
and Miss Schrum Of Tyrone motored
here Saturday to attend the IS mine
dance.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Ivy Murray the Silver City banker,
was a business visitor here Saturday
looking after cattle interests.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Thursday night, a big feature in
FIVE reels at the Star theatre. Look
for the announcements outside the
theatre every Thursday morning.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
KING FOR COMMISSIONERS

Oliver G. King, justice of the peace
at Animas, N. M, has been appointed
a United States Commissioner by
Federal judge Colin Neblett. MIR.
King was in town Monday getting
a complete stock of land office blanks
and will begin work in a few days.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Oliver G. Powers, manager of the
Lawrence Mining Company is in FL
Paso on business.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
REMOVAL OF LAW OFFICE.

Geo. l.. Kelly begs to advise that
his law Offices. will. be removed to the
building in rear Of LIST National Bank
after March LIST.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Read the Iron Claw in the Liberal
and see it at the Star every Tuesday.
For a thriller it can't be beat.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Jake Hill, the we'll known San
Simon realty man and booster was
here Tuesday.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

The rooms above the st. Elmo
cafe have been divided into sleeping
apartments by VIM. Meaney and are
now for rent at $1.00 per night.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Watch for the announcement Of the
new Serial picture soon to be booked
by the Star theatre.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

r. T. Pearson was here from
Summit Thursday.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Chas. H. Warner of the So Mining
Company passed through here Sun
day en- route to Ell Paso.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

d. B. Smith was in town from
Animas Wednesday.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Mrs. A. ]. Interrieden entertained
the bridge club at their regular
meeting Tuesday afternoon. A very
enjoyable afternoon was spent.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

James Cross was in Stems the
first of the week
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02
FALL OF A NATION
UERE IN MARCH

On Thursday evening, March 10Th,
Manager D.. w. Briel Of the Star
theatre will show "The Fall Of A
Nation, the dramatization of Thos.
Dixon's novel on preparedness and
war by the same title. This famous
photo-play has had a most successful
run in all the large cities Of the
United States and is accompanied by
a special orchestra. Detailed an
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Dave Williams was here from Dun
can the first of the week.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Messrs. McWhorter and Ewing Of
Animas We're in town the last Of the
week.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Small re-
turned home last Thursday night
from an extended visit in the east,
returning via Florida and taking in
the Mardi Gras at New Orleans.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Judge H. d. Terrell of Silver City
was a business visitor here on legal
matters the first Of the week.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Contractor Samuels of Deming raj
here Wednesday.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Jernigan of Bedrock,
N. NJ, were in town Saturday and
Sunday.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-02

A. j. Lynde and Julian Downey of
Clifton, Ariz., were here last Satur-
day to attend the dance and card
party given at the IS mine.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-27
FRANCE To Try
PROHIBITION Of
STRONG LIQUOR
All Liquors Testing Is Per
Cent Alcohol is To Be
Barred From Sale.
WINES AND BEER
ARE NOT INCLUDED
KATHARINE STINSOE.

ARIS. France. Jan. 24.-Since the
- government announced its decis-
i ion to suppress traffic in alcohol
for the remainder OF the war. num-
Der of statisticians have come forward
with figures showing that the French
people may save 5000. 0oo,0 600 francs
annually TO help pay Off the interest on
the war debt If the losses now incurred
from Indulgence in alcoholic beverages
are completely eliminated
The figures take into account not
only the actual cost to the consumer
crimes due 10 alcoholism. the distrtbu-
tiOn of charities to victims OF alCohol,
and the loss OF salaries through alcO-
holic illness or idleneSS.
French People Drink Much.
French people drink altogether per
annum and per capita 40 gallons, of
beer p gallons Of wine, five gallons
of cider. one gallon of alcohol pure or
Two gallons computed in alcoholic
drinks. three quarts of bitters similar
10 absiuth. and one quart Of liquors.
The proposed prohibition Of the sale
Of alcoholic beverages will apply TO
all those testing more than Is degrees
or l. percent alcohol. 1t will not an
ply 10 what are called in France
"hygienic beverages" such as wine.
beer. cider. II viii exclude all braudies.
Vermouths ana distilled liquors as they
are now sold
A great many Of the distilled liquors
IL is anticipated, will be reduced so
that their sale may be continued.
Whisky Drinking increases
Inc prohlplJiou VIII apply 10 all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-27
MOST THRILLING
BATTLES FOUGHT
NOW III THE AIR
Good Flying of Single Day
Often Means Hundred
Battles in Conflict.
LIEUTENANT ROUTS
WHOLE ENEMY FLEET

9TH the British Armies IN
M France. Jan. 21.-The an
nouncement that Improved
weather conditions permitted in
creased aerial activity along the en-
tire front" is the laconic and prosaic
way in which the official communIque
dismisses some Of the most spectacular
episodes Of the war.
To those who have witnessed this
Increased aerial activity" such an an
nOuucement conjures up at once a pic
ture of countless airplanes in the air,
scouting. fighting. diving, spinning.
lowering over enemy targets and calm
IL sending wireless signals through the
enemy fire. phOtoeraphins the enemy
lines. bombing his ammunition dumps
and sheds and supply columns. and 9th
erwise carrying on in the sky In
manner wholly bewildering 10 the on
locker. but typifying in supreme degree
the Indispensable part aviation is play
ing in this war
some De Not Return.
with a candor often uncommon In
times of strife, the British cOmmu
uique NAV end from day 20 day with
the simple statement that one or two
or three Or four "Of our machines have
not returned" This means they have
either been hit and forced 10 land IN
the enemy lines, OF nave been shot
down to a fate more certain
In the aggregate. however. the losses
in the flying corps are as nothing com
pared with the useful and vital work
the wings accomplish. Without them
the big guns would have no far-seeing
eyes 10 correct their shells. Without
them and the hundreds of photographs
they daily take the mapmakers could
not trace each detail of the trench pO-
sitions Without them the general
staff could not accurately know just
what is going on by day and night be
hind the enemy lines Without them
modern war would lose its most fasci-
mating phase, and it is q young mans
game few Of the aviators being
over ..
The good flying" OF a single day on
the British front alone may represent
a dav of a hundred flights a day OF
four score airplanes in wing to wing
combat dav of a thousand personal
incidents and deeds Of daring in the
once strange strata OF high. thin air.
LieuteHant's Spectacular Encounter.
n might tell for instance Of how
Lieut. A.. in a. fast flying scout ma
ctiHe. t-conute ed a. squadron of -
German Boiauds The odds were one
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-27
Kaiser Is So Today;
Germany Celebrates

Berlin. Germany. Jan. 27.-There
was a notable gathering OF eminent
men here today for the purpose Of Cele-
brating the 5Sth anniversary Of the
kaiser's birth Important announce
ments are expected
William Il German emperor and
king OF Prussia, was born January y.
1859. He succeeded his father, the en-
peror Frederick III, June Is. 1888, and
has ruled almost % years.
All the German cities are calmly dec
GRATED School children. civic and So
ciaI organizations are holding celebra-
tons everywhere. The newspapers In
reviewing the achievements OF the
monarch lay equal stress on the re-
Inarkable industrial strides Of Ger
many in the quarter OF a century OF
peace preceding the war and the IN
cxampled offensive and defensive mill
tary powers manifested in the last
three years