Crowds Pack Junction Celebration With Fun and Games
Large crowds from Texas and nearby states attended a Junction event over Tuesday and Wednesday enjoying ample entertainment and orderly conduct. Polo matches featured Camp Wood, Watson Divide, Copperas, and Junction with varied results, a basketball-like score tally, and a Mason Chamber of Commerce band providing music. A note from M C White clarifies Judge A G Farmer did not influence a tuition fee dispute with Junction School District No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wood
Watson Divide
Copperas
Junction
Fredericksburg
Mason Chamber of Commerce
A. G. Farmer
Kimble County
Judge Farmer
Mining Machinery for Mine Interests
C W Stein Texas representative for Allis-Chalmers in Milwaukee and Chicago negotiates with Schlossbauer Clark Schmide and Winship Jr for mining and smelting machinery to handle oil and mineral interests. Stein to investigate class of machinery needed. Developments on the San Saba River below town attract Clark Schmidt Winship and other capitalists, suggesting strong prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stein
Texas
Allis-Chalmers Company
Milwaukee
Chicago
Schlossbauer, Clark, Schmide, and Winship, Jr
Stein
San Saba
Messrs
Clark, Schmidt, Winship
Menard Messenger
Roosevelt Barbecue Weekend Draws Big Plans
Ben F. Simon announced in town last Wednesday a July 7 and 8 celebration at Roosevelt featuring a large free barbecue on the 8th. The Eagle plant is promoting the event with games including polo and a likely rodeo plus nightly dances with a nine piece orchestra. organizers expect a large crowd and promise ample camp space and amusements inviting all to Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Simon
Roosevelt
Eagle Plant
Ben
Menard Beats Junction In Hot Ball Game
Menard base ball boys beat Junction 4 to 1 on the local field last Friday. Junction scored on a home run by Howard Blackburn. Junction lineup included Baker, Martin, Hamer, Kendrick, H Blackburn, Taylor, Goodwin, Robinson, and C Taylor. Menard battery consisted of Westbrook and Crow.
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Menard Baseball Boys
Junction
Howard Blackburn
Baker
Martin
Hamer
Kendrick
H. Blackburn
D. P. Taylor
Goodwin
Robinson
C. Taylor
Menard Battery
Westbrook
Crow
Change in Business Informs of New Location and Continued Service
A local grocer announces the sale of the grocery business and reports he will relocate to the Frank Wilson building on the southwest corner of the square after the first of next week to continue the feed business. He thanks customers for past patronage and seeks continued goodwill and support. The Eagle notes heavy coverage of two days of celebration and that two advertisements and an item about Bundy Jam sale earnings of 560 dollars were omitted due to space. Miss Dimple Taylor of Rock Springs visited the Hazelwood home, and Frank Cowsert, deputy game warden, has returned to assist during the tourist rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Frank Cowsert
Tip Grande Valley
S. O. Durst
Plateau notes amid rain and polo tales linger
A rambling village column records rain, farm notes, and polo exploits. Grizzled Plateau veterans defend their cellar in polo Friday, Camp Wood wins seven to three. Eddie Robbins dives a saddle, spectators enjoy the spectacle. Local figures, church training trips, and a ram donated for Buckner Orphans Home appear amid domestic chores and fried chicken specials.
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Camp Wood
Aubrey Hill
Texas Ranchman
Frince
Wales
Eddie Robbins
Mr. Peters
Sonora
Betty Bundy
San Antonio High
Harding
Mitchell
Katherine Cardwell
San Antonio
Cardwell
Travis Park Methodist Church
S. S. Bundy
Buckner Orphans
Woman Will Bulldog Steer At Reunion
Bandera Old Settlers' Reunion July 2 and 3 features Mrs. L. L. Davis of Sonora bulldogging a fractious steer each day from a speeding Chevrolet and also riding steers in the rodeo. Davis is famed as a daring cowgirl and will thrill spectators with her feats. Water works at Schreiner Park completed. power transformer installed by West Texas Utilities. lights functional each night.
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Bandera
L. L. Davis
Sonora
Schreiner Park
West Texas
Menard County approves bond issue for roads drive
Menard County voted 783 for and 180 against a 150000 bond issue to improve roads. McKavitt backed the measure 45 to 1, Kitchens 22 to 18, Menard town 495 for 38 against, and Saline 48 for 11 against. The funds will aid road projects toward Kimble County line. In Kerrville, at 1:30 Sunday, Walter W. Parker and Modelle Jobes were married at the Presbyterian Church, with a weeklong honeymoon before settling at the Parker Ranch near Noxville.
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A. E. Nauwald
Menard
Menard County
Kimble County
Kimble
Junction
London
McKavitt
Saline
Presbyterian Church of
Kerrville
Dickey
Walter W. Parker
Noxville
Modelle Jobes
Parker Ranch
M. J. Parker
Maggie Jobes
John Miller
Dental Notice Announces Dr Dailey Office Move
Dr Jim L Dailey now operates in a rear room of Wiggleys Drug Store with an east side door. Appointments via Wiggleys or in person at the office. He will be there for several days. Lost watch at picnic grounds please return to Eagle office. Miss Lois Hawkins and Miss Blix Hawkins left for New York via San Antonio en route to Dallas Kansas City and Chicago.
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Jim L. Dailey
Wiggley’s
Dailey
Elgin
Eagle Office
Lois and
Blix Hawkins
New York
San Antonio
Dallas
Kansas City
Chicago
Noxville Picnic Proves Successful Community Event
The Noxville picnic and barbecue on the 24th and 25th drew visitors, with a large turnout the second day. A San Antonio orchestra played, candidates spoke for Governor Dan Moody and other offices, and Judge Baker entertained with stories as a Ferguson crowd showed strong support.
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Noxville
San Antonio
Creed Taylor
James River
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Fredericksburg
Dan Moody
Coke R. Stevenson
Junction
I. L. Hawkins
Court of Ciminal Appeals
Chas. L. Bradfield
Stevenson
Texas
Junction Eagle
Baker
Kerrville
Ferguson
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New Mexico
Oklahoma
Arizona
Miss Dimple Taylor
Rocksprings
Hazelwood
Edwards Plateau
Bulldog Steer
Parker-Jobes
P. C. Beaird
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