Fort Davis Announcements and Local Social Highlights
The Avalanche is authorized to announce forthcoming county offices in Jett Davis County for the Democratic primary on July 26, 1920, with Virginia Lea Fla listed for County Treasurer. Local gatherings feature bridge hosted by Frank Jones and HB Welker at the Jones ranch, Episcopal Guild luncheon in Marfa, and notices of Eastern Star and other community events. Fort Davis residents and nearby towns such as Marfa, Alpine, and Mexia are cited in social and church activities, with travel mentions including a Grand Canyon trip and a note on a Marmaduke family gathering.
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Jett Davis
Virginia Lea Fla
Teattan
Bridge
Prank Jones
HB Welker
Howtessen
Bride Club
Jones Ranch
Ables
Manat and
Mesdaines Keesey Miller
Carl How Pryor
John Prude
Kenneth Smith
Henry Cotfield
Bh, Fowlkes
Barry Seobee
Mra Marold Thomson
Mexia
Mueller
Millingsley Ranch
Entertains Guild
Allison Petree
Pecos Jail Break Reports From Pecos Telegram
Telephone reports describe a jail break at Pecos with two Mexicans escaping after knocking out the jailer. One man sentenced to death, another to ninety nine years, plus the jailer’s wife said to have killed the 99 year man. A fifth man and others were mentioned but details are unclear. Travel notes from Carlsbad Trip Easier and local arrivals fill the rest of the column.
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Lee
Pecos
Marfa
Court Sets Murder Trial In Presidio Venue Change
District court convened Monday with a brief session. a petit jury was recalled by telephone and the grand jury found no indictments. A change of venue for the Paul Mitchell murder case to Presidio County is expected by agreement. Mrs Crawford granted a divorce. several delinquent tax suits were disposed of. court adjourned to next week.
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Seaion
Paul Mitchell
Presidio County
Mater
Beni
Alma Crawford
Dorks Crawford
Crawford
William Awford
Atranger
Torney
West Texas election hope Clint Small for governor
Wellington supporters of Clint J. Small rally behind his gubernatorial bid. The Texan rancher turned lawyer and politician rode herd as a boy, built a land bill protecting water rights, and rose from city attorney to district attorney and Wellington mayor before pursuing state office.
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Wellington
Tex
Clint J. Small
Texan
Small
Clint
Collinsville
Ala
Texas
Collingsworth County
Dme
Se Senate
Dan Moody
Wellington leader runs for state senate seat
The candidate is married with no children and serves as vice president of Commerce. He has previously held the position of president of the Wellington Chamber, signaling established local business involvement ahead of the election.
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State Senate
Wellington
Ford proves performance across thousands of miles
Buyers praise the Ford for sturdiness, reliability, and low operating costs. Government bureaus, police departments, and major companies rely on its tested speed, safety, comfort, and low depreciation. Prices and models listed. Universal Credit offers time payments. Not far from you, a Ford dealer invites a demonstration ride.
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Ford
Detroit
Universal Credit Company Plan of Time Payments
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Fort Davis
Barry Scodee
Tron
The
Eastern Star of Texas
Eastern 8
Episcopal Services
Paliat
Plente
Corpme Chetst
Sta
Pingers
Grand Canyon
Claud Hackney
Houston
Mackneys
Mackney I
Mex Cutcheon
Sun Gay
Uents
Mra
David Mas Hetle
Merrills
Carlsbad
Ied
Fort David Ist
Hird
Treo
Charles Ti
el Paso
Clomdcroft
Huldosa
White Mountains
Bird
Rawards
Hotel Limpla
Kate Calder
Galveston
Martha McCutcheon
Mace Stewarts
Keesey House
John Koonte
San Henito
Mason
Kr. McMillan
Mrl
Sam
Chlenga
H.C. Johnstone
Hotel
tAm
J. W. Repy
Miss Tomle
Jack
Jack Dumas
Bob Johor
Leon
Springs
San Antonio
Bob
Tuck
Carl Roe Fryar
Lubbock
Fryar
Sam Hall
Hobbs
N. ML
Rose Hutchine
Howard $. Greenup
Mary Colling
Mart
J. D. Hlays
Kiltes
Eugene
West
C. C. ‘Small
West Texas
Panhandle
OK Theatres
Your Theatre
Little Johnny Jones
Eddie Buzzell
Alice Day
Robert Edeson
Sler Oakman
Personality Kid
Little John
Dude Wrangler
Lina Basquette
George Duryea
Nanette
Alexander Gray
Bernice Claire
Louise Fazenda
Lucien Littlefield
Zasu Pitts
Lyllian Tashman
Bert Roach
Mildred Harris
Marion Davies
Walter Catlett
Dorothy Mackaill
Sidney Blackmer
Granada
Holland Hotel
Hosce
Alaska
Goon Perron Mancee
Service
Ford Motor
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