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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1926
Page
1
Davidson Lynch invites listeners on Station K.F.Q.E. radio at 508 wavelength in Fort Worth Texas each evening to hear supporters defend the candidate. He asks voters to back the man who does not believe in selling out Texas to foreign corporations.
Eagle Pass residents voted overwhelmingly for a preliminary bond to form an irrigation district including the town, following input from irrigation specialist C W Arlitt of Austin. The piece notes growing opportunities in nearby Cotulla projects and highlights potential county wide benefits and costs, urging thorough investigation and discussion. It also mentions Mrs. Conrad T. Holekamp, Mrs. Ben L. Wheat, and Miss Gladys Van Clief visiting San Antonio.
An accident near Menard on Sunday night involved J A Gamble driving head on into a concrete bridge banister near the W R Barrier place. Gamble his wife and two children and Vera Wilkinson were injured with Vera sustaining the worst injuries including facial wounds and a dislocated jaw. all were doing well and expected to recover soon according to the Menard Messenger.
The first export of American Angora goats to South Africa is under way. B M Halbert and Fred Earwood bred two of the four shipped goats, priced around 1000 dollars each, with the other two exchanged for South African bucks. Shipping cost about 110 dollars per head. The goats left mid June and sailed June 24 aboard the West Isleta, consigned to J H Hobson, president of the South African Angora Goat Society, signaling ongoing goat trade between nations.
A number of Junction people and many from the east and northeast part of the county converged on Mason Tuesday and Wednesday for two big days. Ben Hey, former Junctionite and secretary of the Mason Chamber of Commerce, played a key role in coordinating the town's picnic barbecue activities this week.
Rev. Dekler and Rev. Oren C. Reid conducted a revival in Scallorn last weekend resulting in 12 new church members. Regular services are announced at the Baptist Church this Sunday. If Dekler leaves for Elgin this weekend another preacher will cover both morning and evening services.
The Houston Post in 1923 urges Texas voters to back Lynch Davidson for governor, arguing the state needs a business doctor at the helm. It praises his integrity, experience, and reform willingness, presenting him as the only candidate with requisite qualifications for urgent state government reorganization.
Riley J. Felps died at his home at 6 p m on July 12 after several weeks illness. Born in Blanco County July 31 1864 he married Hydie Bishop on October 22 1890. They had three sons and one daughter surviving: Ernest Marble Falls Joe Fleming Junc tion and Mrs Stellar Caveness. Funeral services were held at the cemetery Tuesday at 10 a m conducted by Rev J A Gekle of the Baptist Church with a large crowd attending.
Lee Hardin completes an iron frame structure western to Murff's Studio and expects occupancy within days as the new building nears readiness in the town's business section.
Mrs. W. W. Allen and Miss Elizabeth Summers, who have been visiting in San Antonio and other places, returned home last week.
At a packed meeting in the National Bank directors room the Junction Hotel Company stockholders discussed progress and obstacles. Major stock subscriptions and a revised, smaller fireproof plan were approved, with construction aimed mid August and completion by January 1, 1927. Commissioners Court also designated two new third class roads linking Joy Branch and the community road to the river.
The Eagle reports on local visits and movements around London and Red Creek Texas. Notable mentions include Alva Fisher and family from the Llano ranch, farmers Fred Pearson and Taylor Walton from near London, and County Judge Farmer with Tax Assessor Joe Bissett from Junction. Emmett Hensley returns from Weatherford with his wife and baby to visit Mrs. Hensley's mother, while Mrs. L. E. Latta of Del Rio visits relatives on Red Creek before returning home. Crop prospects look good. corn and cotton show promise. Road work on the Junction London road continues, promising a smoother ride for travelers. Walter Hensley and family from Bronte visit Mr. Hensley's mother in London.
A local dealer lists recent Ford buyers including Coupes to H H Nethery C R Stevenson and Dr R H P Wright Touring cars to W H Taylor Ernest Dunbar Dayton McCallum Sayers Farmer Claud Chadwick J M Stevenson W C Eckert A P Urban H H Winn J M Smitherman S H Ivy Thomas Taylor L M Rathbone August Bruns Lee Rothmann F Q O Dunbar Roadsters to Julius Hunger E H Pettigrew Clarence McDonald Jack Hoggett Ben Kensing and a roadster pick up to West Texas Utilities Company. Fordor to James Prentice Tudors to H E Hatch and Mrs Sallie Nelson Trucks to West Texas Utilities Company two Eli Baker W W Jackson and Carl Grossbrenner.
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