Violent Deaths in Jeff Davis County By Guns
Barry Scobee reports on 53 deaths examined in Jeff Davis County over 52 years with inquests. The record shows 28 by gunfire, 25 by other causes, including soldiers, outlaws, accidents, drownings, and eight natural deaths. Details highlight inquest history, race breakdown, and mentions of “perfect crimes” and a morphine overdose.
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Jeff Davis County
Barry Scobee I Davis
Jeff Davis
Rune
Justice
the Peace
W.W. Wimberly
G. W. Perrin
Nick Mersfelder
Salcden
Zed U. 8. Infantry
Cowboy Jack
Fort Davis Notes From J W Merrill Ranch
Fort Davis corresperspondent reports Mrs Minnie Merrill, retired California schoolteacher, visiting the J W Merrill ranch. Mentions her son Laseian in Clipper air service and future Manila posting, plus past ocean steamship service. Includes local weather, a highway engineering school in Austin with Mr Wood, and notes on observatory visit by Rankin seniors. Also covers Hallowe'en PTA event, queen vote, and local Mason visit to Crane.
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Minnie Merrill
J. W. Merrill
Fort Davis
Me. Merrill
Merrill
Laseian
Pacific
Steward’s Department
Manila
Lucian
Merrill Ranch
Seward
Ocean
Work Started On New City Water Well In SE Town
Work has begun on a new city water well at the southeastern edge of town near the cemetery road. Water was found at 70 feet, casing placed, drilling to around 1900 feet planned to reach a strong flow if needed. Texas A and M state geologists aided in site selection after last summer’s survey. Drilling by Tony Hessle. Fire prevention note from Pittsfield town included a mishap with a rubbish can and a fireman response. Halloween Carnival report notes performances and a grand total around 680 dollars.
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Texas A. & M. College
Tony Hessle
Mountain Peaks Fire Fund Drive Progress in Sanderson
A public subscription drive to raise funds for fire-fighting equipment in Sanderson has begun with strong participation from local property owners. The campaign mirrors a new Safeway style superstore project featured on page one, highlighting community fundraising for emergency services and a town development effort.
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Eee
Sanderton
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Barry Scobee
Davis
P.M. Crawford
Wood
Highway Department
Rankin
John Prude
McDonald Observatory
Hallowe'en
Big Fort Davis
PT. A
Jim
Pansy) Rapy
Jimmie Duncan
Frances Grubb
Royal Dud
R. A.J
Munster
P.T. A. Treasury
J. W. Gentry
San Angelo
Carrol Vaughn
San Angelo Hospital
Pannsylvania
Crane
Jim McElroy
Henry Wall
Panama Canal Zone
Alec
Marry Jarett
Jarrett
Anthor
Fort Davis Baptist Church
Paisano
el Paso
Laurence E. Wood
Austin
S. E
Pittsfield
Mess
Andrews Wyman
Eturna
Safeway
AG ‘At
Jean Walaam
Robert How
Apt
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Mer Anda M
Sige
Octra
Jonathans Good Baking
Cherries
Lubby
Lemons Bankist
Nice
Tokays
Cart
Cee Beane
Van
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Ise
Argo Starch
Bacon
Wade Ene
Arcararae
Box
EL Grande
Alpine
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