Political Announcements and Local News From Fort Davis
The Avalanche reports re elections with Assessor E Jones and Treasurer Virginia Lie Ellis seeking re election. Merrill and Son drilled a well at 110 feet near Point of Rocks with 30 gallons per minute, site chosen for gravity piping. Local ranch conditions include droughts and welcome rain with frogs chorusing after showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Jones
Virginia Lie Ellis
L. Sproul
Merril & Son
Will Evans
Marfa
Mespadden
Alpine
Evans
Hvans
Taxes Less This Year in Jet Davis County Tax Roll
County Judge I Barnett reports a reduced tax levy for 1929 saving about 2400 in Jet Davis County. State revenue cuts drop three mills, road bonds reduced to 20 mills after 1920 bonds paid, with hopes for further cuts in two years. State and county reductions come from a 22 mill cap for schools and Confederate pension, yielding lighter taxes for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jet Davis County
I. Barnett
Barnett
Jett Davis County
Chamber of Commerce Dinner at Mitre Peak Park
Twenty six Chamber of Commerce members with wives and friends attended a May dinner at Mitre Peak Park last week. Fort Davis guests Mr. and Mrs. William Petrich were introduced, and the event featured a pleasant atmosphere, compliments on the park’s neatness, and plans for continued development. Dr. H M Jones presided, with brief remarks from Mr. Tipit, Mr. Pett Rich, Jonas Rosenfield, and Jim McElroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Mitre Peak Park
Fort Davis
William B. Petrich
Mr. Tipit
Mr. Pettrich
Jonas A. Rosenfield
Jim + McElroy
Davis Has Picture Show Opens in Dumas Building
John A. Dumas and Eugene Edwards open a picture show on the second story hall of the Dumas building. They offer shows every Tuesday and Saturday night with growing patronage. A list of films includes The Gentleman from Paris and Stark Love among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
John A. Dumas
Eugene Edwards
Dumas
Paris
Service
Jesse James
Entertains at Bridge at Sproul Fort Davis guests attend
Mrs. Sproul hosts a bridge afternoon with guests from Marfa Alpine Fort Davis Balmorhea and Fort Davis summer visitors. High score went to Mrs. Ben Pruett, second to Mrs. M. M. Mooney, and consolation to Mrs. Barry Seabee. Alpine attendees included W H Terry and Mrs. Bens From Balmorhead. a long list of local residents joined the games and social hour with flowers, decorations and a served course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Sproul
MM. Mooney
Marfa
Barry Scobee
Alpine
W. H. Terry
Bens
Balmorhead
Joe Kingston
WH Ake
C. L. Shipmatte
Be Pruett
Bowman
M. M. Mooney
Jes Hubbard
Fort Davis
Mes James James Walker
E.R. Holland, Sr
Lois Prude Bennett
Dee Newton
John Prude
Sam Easley
Phillip Caldwell
W. F. Jones
Harold Thompson
R. C Williams
Barry Seabee
Pauline
Marjorie Hill
Vivian Bird
Jeane Holland
Lois Slayto
Luella Bisbee
Fragmentary obituary note offers hope for recovery
A brief fragment expresses hope that a patient named in the notice will recover and get along nicely, reflecting a cautious tone on the outcome and ongoing care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ston
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Kate
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Jim Mulhern
Hachita
New Mexico
M. J. F. Jenkens
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Mrs. Jenkens
Mrs. Gray
Mee T. Granger
Dan Tise Dorene
J.T. Johnson
Arizona
Fom Granger
Bruce Andrews
Small
Detroit
Michigan
R. Barnett
Virmia Andrews
Irs
C. J. Condon
Phoenix
Moth Reinlaw
Condon
Fort Davie
Conta, Dumas & Edwards
Shern ¢ Macha
Mr. Mulhern
Mrs. W. Muller
H.R. Hicks
Aiste
Weeden
Edith Tarnett
Phoenix, Ariz
Fateh, N. M
Bird
W. S. Miller
Fidel Gleim
Union Trading Company
BM Fryar
Paso
Yy Repy
Bill Fryar
el Paso
Clay
Prude
J. W. Kapy
BI Pao
Ge A
Aeie
E. B. Chandler & Company
East Crockett St
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Marathon
Texas
M. Shaw
Chevrolet
Baintility
B. Flint
Mich
Casner Motor Company
Alpine, Texas
Lo.w
Fred Granger
Sam Sparks
Hotel Limpla
Sparks
Havenfield
Shady Nook Inn
Clay Espy
Taylor
Remai
Ed Monk
Phildren
Los Angeles
Mrs. Monk
Mrs Granger
Inex Hines
Joe Mulhern
William Ranger
Mary Mulhern
Herbert Bloys
Richard Irving
Miss Hines
Otto Mulhern
R. D. Mulhern
Leto
Palace Pharmacy
W. H. Huffaker
Atve
Coree
Garnett Chocolate Shop
Holland Hotel Bldg
Wm. A. Buchanan
E. C. McElroy
R. W. Coffey
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