Local Notes From Junction Chronicle Twelve People Mentioned
18 Years Ago Mrs Lillie McCaleb visits London a few days West and Howard Smith attend Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth Mr Jesse Nixon and Miss Eula Leakey wed in Menard March 13 1911 J S Fleming and son Master Slater visit South Llano Master Jack Boone improving from illness J H Reid family moves to old Smith place on College St W A Quisenberry and Frank Baker attend San Antonio cattlemen event Mrs Motley returns from Kerrville for her son's marriage J N Hodges returns from Mineral Wells Woodmen Convention Mrs J R Highsmith returns to Divide after Junction visit W A Bannowsky of London visits Junction noting more rain there Telegraph poles hauled by T B Phillips Pug Meredith reports about 150 pounds of fish caught by about 33 people Grand jurors named for March term Fred Hall S P Bennett T C Taylor J D Fisher C A Stapp W R McKee J L Jones Alfred Hodges Felix Watson H W Bierschwab J N Hodges C T Whitewood R C Nethery R A Pickens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie McCaleb
London
West
Howard Smith
Fort Worth
Jesse Nixon
Eula Leakey
Menard
J. S. Fleming
Master Slater
South Llano
Junction
Jack Boone
J. H. Reid
Smith Place
College Street
W. A. Quisenberry
Frank Baker
Cattlemen’s Association
San Antonio
T. B. Phillips
Pug Meredith
Fred Hall
S. P. Bennett
T. C. Taylor
J. D. Fisher
C. A. Stapp
W. R. McKee
J. L. Jones
Alfred Hodges
Felix Watson
H. W. Bierschwab
J. N. Hodges
C. T. Whitewood
R. C. Nethery
R. A. Pickens
Motley's and Corkills Tie in Quiet Kerrville Wedding
Motley J D Motley and Miss Minnie Corkill wed at the bride’s parents home on Main Street Kerrville. Rev D B Hill officiated at 6 pm March 12 in a small family ceremony. Afterward a luncheon followed and the couple will make their home on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
the Sun
Kerrville Mountain
Caldwell Pickens Tie the Knot in Junction Home
Mr. Lewis Caldwell from Concho County and Miss Emma Pickens wed at the bride’s Junction home in a ceremony led by Rev. S. L. Batchelor. The couple left Wednesday for their Concho County home, with Caldwell returning to a cheerful mood and the bride praised as estimable and accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell-Pickens
Lewis Caldwell
Emma Pickens
Lewis
Concho County
Cupid
Junction
Texas Shares Big Slice Of Nation’s Land And Population
Texas accounts for 8.8 percent of U S land area and 4.5 percent of the population yet produces about 7 percent of crude materials and only 1.5 percent of U S manufacturing. Population density is 20.9 per square mile, about half the national average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
Xas
Fifth Sunday Meeting Baptists Plan Morris Ranch Event
The Medina River Baptist Association holds its fifth Sunday meeting at Morris Ranch Baptist Church on March 29 and 30 with a program of soul winning workshops, sermons, and choir music led by pastors from Kerrville Junction and Bendera. A dinner on the ground is planned, with WMA and B Y P U activities in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina River Baptist Association
Morris Ranch Baptist Church
Robert Byrd
Serrron
R. W. Merrill
Bro. Nixon
J. W. Storms
Bro. Billings
Fredericksburg
A. P. Smith
Banera
E. Rodriguez
Kerrville
G. W. Crabb
Junction
Morris Ranch
Bro. Price
Medina
Price
M. S. Osborne
Hayden
Standifer Hosts Bridge Tea For Visiting Guests
Mrs. L. E. Standifer entertained about thirty guests with a bridge party at Mrs. Henry Taylor’s home. Honorees Mrs. T. E. Standifer and Mrs. R. L. Balthis received silk hose, with high score won by Mrs. M. E. Holland and the cut prize a linen guest towel for Mrs. R. H. Spiller. Refreshments included shrimp salad, lettuce, gherkins, wafers, tea and jelly filled cupcakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Standifer
T. E. Standifer
Lamesa
R. L. Balthis
Charleston
Virginia
Henry Taylor
M. E. Holland
R. H. Spiller
Mexican rebel delegation heads to Washington to seek belligerent status
A party led by Gerzain Ugarte, representing Mexican rebels in the United States, left San Antonio Sunday for Washington to petition the U S government for belligerent rights. Ugarte aims to meet Secretary Kellogg to explain the revolutionary program and urge recognition of the rebel armies as belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerzain Ugarte
United States
San Antonio
Washington
Ugarte
Kellogg
Dreams that fade without real effort
A concise reflection on the difference between dreams and genuine achievement, emphasizing that lasting vision requires sustained work and practical steps rather than wishful thinking.
Ranching prominence and livestock on T B Phillips ranch
The Rocksprings Record profiles T B Phillips, president of First National Bank of Rocksprings and owner of the Texan Theatre at Junction, detailing his 2500 ewes, 2000 nannies, fine Hamp ton and South African bucks, expected lamb boosts, and excellent range condition aided by recent rains. Lester Phillips supervises repairs while Phillips contemplates a strong spring clip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Phillips
First National Bank of Rocksprings
Texan Theatre
Junction
Phillips
Lester
Hampton
E R Borden Not Candidate for School Trustee
To the voters of School District No 1 this is to announce that in the coming election of school trustees I will not be a candidate for re election. I have served two years and fulfilled my obligation to the best of my ability with the cooperation of all concerned. Junction has a good school but needs additional facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Community School Trusts Emphasize Leading Local Role
A letter from E. R. Bord urging the school board to select trustees who will make the district a leading influence in the community. The note stresses future social and economic welfare as tied to improving education and civic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Bord
Mill wheel installed in Legion Park at Menard
A 16 foot high mill wheel has been installed in Legion Park at the Menard Irrigation Company canal running through the park. It will be used to force water over the park for watering flowers and shrubs and serves as both a practical feature and ornament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Park
Menard & Large
Menard Irrigation Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fifth Sunday Meeting Baptist Association
Sunda
Ealon School
T. B Philips
Edwards County
Dillard Motley
M. E. Blackburn
E. R. Borden
Walter Buck
Masonic Bldg
S. A. McDonald
H. FE. Wright D. C
Ph. D
Palmer
J. H. Ramsey
Geo. W. Sanders
Ft. Worth
Schreiner-Hodges Co
General Merchandise Junction, Texas
Horace E. Wilson
U. S
West Side Court House Square
J. Holt Smith
Junction, Texas
Good Eats
Quick Service Tailor Shop
A. P. Boyett
Junction Cattle Loan Company
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