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Monahans History Chronicle Details Early Businesses
Historical account recalls Monahans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It documents shopkeepers, rail operations, depots, hotels, and firsts from 1890s to 1920s, naming J. F. Hull, William James, H. C. Cantrell, W. D. Queen, Essary family, M. M. Cox, and others, plus depot moves, gas and water infrastructure, and notable deaths. The narrative notes landmarks, early post office changes, and local civic notes including a Baptist women event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hull
William James
H. C. Cantrell
Jess
W. D. Queen
Queen
Monahans
California
Essary
Masonic Hall
Essarys
Sierra Blanca
M. M. Cox
Tanneha
Simpson
Garrett Mercantile Co
Portales
N. M
Garrett Mercantile
A. H. Garrett
W. R. Beatty
Beatty
Garrison Tin Shop
Tin Lizzies
Garrett Garage
T. B. Pruett
Pruett Lumber Co
W. H. Terrell
Midland
D. Hogg
Texas Electric Service Co
Green
W. E. Dyer
Dyer
Ft. Worth
J. S. Simpson
North Plains
W. B. Jones
J. M. Frame
H. A. Wren
P. M
Grandfalls
Ft. Stockton
Santa Lucia
M. E. Moore
Fern Tatot