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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1926
Page
1
The Hotel that we can have in Junction within six months hinges on financing. Over $45,000 has been subscribed so far. It will require everyone's help and money to push it over the line. Will you help?
Two men living north of London in Menard County Everett Hubble about 26 and Mathew Morel about 62 were arrested Monday by Sheriff Dee Gibbs and Deputy Emsley about five miles out of Junction on the London road. Hubble posted $500 bond Tuesday. Morel remained jailed Wednesday in default of bond. A gallon of liquor and two empty quart bottles were found by the Sheriff near the road beyond the M N Harrison residence, alleged to have been in their possession. they were returning when apprehended.
Two concrete buildings west of the State Bank rise by Riley Holekamp and Denman. Denman to occupy the one next to the bank for insurance and radio work with a large aerial. A. L. Bartley’s building east of the Cavaness Garage to host a barber shop with modern fixtures, baths, and a barber shop heating plant. Dr. H. E. Leuhrs to occupy the central office with lobby, consult room, lab, and supply room. The eastern compartment to be rented. contractor Joe Ramsey expects to finish his part this week leaving all three compartments ready for occupancy.
A light rain of about one fifth of an inch occurred Monday night followed by a sharp drop in temperature to 23 degrees. First frost since crops emerged, likely heavy damage to fruit, garden plants and field crops, with buds for sheep and goats killed. Pecans appear unharmed. Corn will be set back about a week or ten days.
Edgar R Patterson, third son of Mr and Mrs N C Patterson of Junction, died at his Balmorhea home after a ten day illness of pneumonia and flu. Born in the county 43 years ago, he moved to Balmorhea 21 years ago. Funeral services were conducted by the Masonic order, with the Junction family in attendance. Survived by his parents, one sister Elizabeth, six brothers Frank H O Cummins Earl Floyd and Harry, his wife and two married daughters.
George W. Fry, vice-president and general manager of West Texas Utilities Co., has purchased the 400 acre G. C. Taylor farm one mile east of Junction from W. P. Riley. The move supports a planned demonstration farm with irrigation by electric power, testing crops, fruits, and livestock, and aims to benefit Junction and Kimble County.
Messrs J O Wright owner of the local bakery and E O Longren owner of the boot shop will relocate to the Masonic building vacated this week by a furniture business. The bakery will occupy the west side and the shoe shop the east. Walter Buck jeweler will have front office space east side. They gain possession from the first of the month but move in two to three weeks. Interior changes and a rear addition for the bakery are planned to accommodate growth.
The farm, now under Mr. Fry’s plan, is set to become a central economic driver for Hill Country development and a showplace for both visitors and residents, enhancing local pride and national interest.
The Bandera Ranchmen and Farmers Association held its annual meeting at the warehouse with over 50 members present. Directors W E Mansfield A D Kutters F E Wisenhunt R D Garrison R N Padgett W R Thomason and Fred Thalman were re elected. cash on hand about 3000 with a 10 percent dividend declared. In 1925 the group handled 195000 pounds of mohair and 250000 pounds of wool, totaling about 200000 dollars returned to growers.
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