Davie family among mourners after Fort Davis burial
Obituary and community notes record Mrs Arminta Davie passing at age five in Fabens on January 4 1928 with burial at Fort Davis on January 6. The Davis family includes Emmett K Davis James Davis and Rev JH Davis among others with several relatives and longstanding ties to Texas communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arminta Davie Passen
Emamett K. Davis
Fabens
Fort Davis
Jewe Fisher
Pisher
de RL
Teeing Aietatine
Texan
Tarrant County
IH. Davis
Davis
Williamson Co
Ous
Atail
Dunn
Construction Advances for Second Story and Basement Work
A. Duman reports progress on a second story addition and near completion of a wading area and market building. Plans include a fourth basement level and ceiling work, with crews pushing toward a near finish on major structural elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Duman
Wading & Secon Warket
Shower fete for brideto-be in Fort Davis region
A bridal shower was held Saturday for Mrs Huchard K Merrill in Merrill Texas with about thirty five Fort Davis and Davis County residents attending. Attendees included Miss Kila and Mrs A Vis from El Paso area. Refreshments featured chick salad sandwiches cake and cocoa as the group offered best wishes for the couple who will make their home in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrell Lanten
Huchard K. Merrill
Kila
A. Vis
Murray
Fire destroys home in Mountains area
Fire destroyed the Jesse Fisher home in the Mountains last Sunday. The blaze damaged four rooms and an adjoining building. Fisher was in Davis with his family. a Mexican guest was staying at the ranch. Investigators believe a cook stove caused the fire. no insurance coverage is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Fisher
Mountains
Fisher
Davis
A Bit o the Scotch Hearing Aids and Delay Mentioned
Mr Mogte reports his hearing has been affected lately and may recover with delay. He recalls a man offered him a cigar the same day but he cannot hear it, noting the incident as an influence on his ability to hear.
School Board Changes in Fort Davis District
Hea McCutcheon resigned as school trustee in the Fort Davis district. Tyerit Smith was appointed to the vacancy on Monday. Leo T. Murray, a Sul Ross alumnus, is named principal replacing W. Jones who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hea McCutcheon
Fort Davis
Tyerit Smith
Leo T. Murray
Sul Ross
W. ©. Jones
Oboes In Town News From Fort Davis Vamps
Two women in Fort Davis attracted attention with reported improprieties described as novelties. the item contrasts with a Valentine on the rails. A mention notes a woman being knocked at her back door in a Valentine context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Murder Case Continues In Pecos County Trial
The Paul Mitchell murder case was continued in district court after the defense sought missing witnesses. Jurors reported illness as the July term began, with witnesses and veniremen excused for pneumonia and family illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mitchell
Press Murphy
Pecos County
RD. Blaydes
Fort Stockton
J. F. Cunningham
Abilene
C.K. Conning
Ree
Lefault
Jimmy
Beau McCutcheon
Pecos
Cole Means
Notice Hunting Forbidden in Pastures by Merritt and Son
Pasture properties owned by W. Merritt and Son prohibit hunting activities on the premises. The notice emphasizes compliance with property rights and requests adherence to posted restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pei W. Merritt & Son
Deer season narrowed amid ranch push for conservation
Caesar Klebers distant manager of a 1,000,000 acre ranch advocated reducing the bag limit to one deer and shortening the season. Governor Moody noted that oak deer are scarce in parts as the plan extends the season to 18 days from November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berts
Dee
Caesar Kiebers
Moody
Avalanche Job Dept Upgrades Printing Equipment
The Avalanche job department reports modernized machinery and equipment enhancing in-house printing capabilities. The team questions the need to outsource when they can produce high quality results locally.
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Fort Davis News
California
Fort Davi
Roe Miller
Warren Bloys
Edwin Fowlkes J
Mary Josephine Boyd
el’ Paso
R. Irving
Irving
Willie McCutcheon
Toyahvale
ILC
Wile Hamsham
Beau, Jr
Callie Holt
Leazer
John A. Dumas
H Schhool
Nashville
Peabody Normal
Sulfless
John Newman
el Paso
George Jones
F.l Mueller
Cuba
Mrs. Leazer
Temple
Mel. Lenzer
J. A. Holt
Bride
Miss Johnson
Hollie A. Haker
Harry W. Baker
Bakers
K. Mixon Et al
CV. Mathews
Vendor's Tien
PUM National
Hank
Alpine
Frank Jones
W.C. Douglas
Koling
J Rk
Metcai
Went
RK. Merrill
Mie
Roberta Sproul
Webby
Lena
Net Williams
Atten Hird
Dorothy
Hicks
Mra W
Alillor
Mabel Bloys
Harry Scobee
A. P. Trewitt
Clark
Ramsey’s
Austin
Texas
Ody
Governor Moody
E.w.fate
Alpine, Texas
Americas
Chevrolet
America
Chevrolet Power
Pat Tures
Tle Clan
Santa
The
Sport
Sandau
Flint, Mich
Casner Motor Company
Cos
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