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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1926
Page
1
Tabulation from election officers to County Chairman Lawler is not official but was checked and considered correct. The County Executive Committee will meet Saturday to canvass returns officially and publish corrections next week if material differences are found.
A local water carnival showcases high dives and backward flips by Blackburn Twins and Ramsey Brothers, cave man stunt by Buzz Motley and Motley Twins, plus fast swimming by Louis Domingues of Kerrville. Supported by Buddie Richardson Jewel Riley Roland Johnson, with mermen and mermaids, balloons, sandwiches, cold pop. Admission at the gate ten cents to support Presbyterian Church Fund.
County Tax Assessor J Bissett reports Kimble County total valuations at 815,299 acres rendered and 832,640 acres in 1,301 square miles. Personal property 1,668,518. land 2,176,226. banks 132,000. total 3,976,744. Local school bond and state shares total 49,453. West Texas counties pay more into State School Funds than they receive. John R. Smart of Junction Wool and Mohair and Cities Service Oil promotes services.
The Bandera New Era reports Will A. Gray, a well known local bus driver, was murdered near Medina last Sunday. Pat Forrest, a Medina area resident, was arrested by Sheriff Henry Stevens and Deputy Milton Faris and jailed in Bandera before being moved to San Antonio amid mob threats. Autopsy by Dr. J O Butler described brutal head injuries and spinal damage from a vehicle impact. Forrest was later seen arriving in Gray’s car near the scene as officers held him for safekeeping. Col Wm L Black, pioneer ranchman, spent Tuesday night in Junction before heading to San Antonio and Austin. Miss Lois Pippin of Everett Washington, arriving last week, will stay with her father H Pippin at West Texas Utilities.
Rainfall across the county and much of Southwest Texas totaled 1 to 2 inches, aiding late crops and boosting fall and winter range. Cotton picking slowed slightly but benefits outweighed losses. Dusty roads hindered travel during the downpour, then Sanford Roe mobilized crews to repair highways, leaving roads in excellent condition.
Messrs B B Ragland and B L Smith who represent two firms selling medicine for the stomach worm in sheep, and who have advertised their products in The Eagle, both report more trouble from the stomach worm this year than in several years. Both report exceptionally large sales, and while the trouble has been general, comparatively few losses have been sustained where animals were given proper attention and treated early.
C M Breeding formerly of Junction now in Rock Springs with Willis Johnson formed a general contracting firm. He writes from Sanderson requesting his paper be changed to Rock Springs as they have a 75000 dollar contract that will keep them busy there for several months.
An enjoyable event at the home of Fred Bierschwale last Sunday drew many friends and relatives who shared a sumptuous dinner and a delightful evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Stockard, Mr. and Mrs. Stanly Cans, and Rev. Wm. Bierchsel.
Rev J Virgil Davis and Rev R W Fisher of the Methodist Church announce a revival at Roosevelt. Davis will preach Sunday morning and afternoon at Copperas Cove and conduct night services in Roosevelt.
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