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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
1
The Free Picture Show expands its program with weekly Vitagraph features and National mixed reels. Manager Mr. May reports club membership at 150 and promises to reduce the $3.00 membership fee once target is reached. Attendance is strong and growth suggests a viable, evolving enterprise on wheels attracting public support.
The Interstate Commerce Commission proposed a four line consolidation in Texas with Santa Fe Southern Pacific Rock Island Missouri Pacific and Frisco Xary Conton Belt. Texans fear loss of port rates and reduced competition while Burlington interests push for Gulf access and stronger regional competition. Opponents warn consolidation could erase long standing rate fairness and hurt western Texas short line feeders.
Washington and Mexico City will announce tomorrow at noon that full diplomatic relations with the Obregon government are established and that the Obregon administration is the legal government of Mexico. The move follows amicable negotiations and includes two conventions creating claims commissions.
The notice outlines opening dates for wildlife hunting in Texas. Dove season runs Sept 1 to Dec 15 north and west of a Laredo to Texarkana line with southern counties open Nov 1 to Dec 31. Duck season runs Oct 15 to Jan 15, shorter than prior years. Quail Dec 1 to Jan 31. Deer Nov 1 to Dec 31, with some counties closed year round.
A Pecos Texas reader mails a two year subscription and clippings praising The Pecos Enterprise. The note quotes President Harding on fair reporting accuracy decency and avoiding dirty language to protect children.
Walter Splawn, Railroad Commissioner, argues against the Frisco-Katy-Cotton Belt consolidation. He says abandoning that plan would let Union Pacific and Burlington enter Texas, preserving competition and attracting larger systems. He warns the tentative plan risks bankrupcy receiverships and poor service, while modifications would bring heavier tonnage and spur faster roadbed and equipment upgrades.
The cotton patchwork in Pecos suffers worm damage over ten days with some fields nearly destroyed. John Loope farm reports heavy infestation, prompting a poison run. Tom McClure of City Pharmacy says about $80 was spent on telegraph effort to secure Paris Green and other poisons, yielding nearly three thousand pounds distributed. Farmers now expect control and limited further damage.
The ENTERPRISE editor cites C. H. Willoughby saying world peace is possible soon as individuals embrace Right. He links peace to religion shedding mysteries, women’s legal equality, ethical business reform, and right thinking advancing momentum against pessimism.
Lubbock on the last Tuesday drew an estimated 35,000 people for one of West Texas' largest celebrations as the Texas Technological College location was celebrated. The event brought broad regional support as Lubbock billed itself as the Hub of the Plains.
Edmund Vickers arrived Monday morning after an extended journey to Abilene San Antonio and other southwest Texas locations.
Ray Ground and W. C. McDonald of Buenavista were arrested by Sheriff Kiser for passing bad checks on Pecos merchants. O J Green received about 300 dollars in goods and cash. Bonds set at 800 dollars each. trial scheduled October 8. Other local cases include Ben Deering's earlier warrant, Pancho Martinez bootlegging release, and Joe Humble deemed insane.
W. W. Camp tax assessor endures a stalled Ford due to a Franklin cog wheel delay. While parts are on order, he has walked and missed offering rides to many friends who rely on his free jitney. The Pecos editor notes Camp’s good will and public service despite the setback.
Miss Jessie Kline accepts a position as head of the music department at Sul Ross State Teachers College for the 1923 24 long session. She previously led the music department at West Texas State Normal College and taught in Berkeley City Schools.
Governor Nef announces the resignation of R G Storey as assistant attorney general before the court of criminal appeals and the appointment of Tom Garrard of Midland as his successor effective October 1. Grover C Morris of Devine is named Garrard’s assistant a position created by the last legislature.
The Department of the Interior via C W Henderson of the Geological Survey states Texas mines produced silver at a 600000 ounce yearly rate during the first half of 1923, while output of other metals remained nominal.
M. N. Ehrlenbach returns from a two and a half month trip across Canada the Great Lakes and major North American cities. He found the country not as large as expected and met people from Texas and Pecos. He notes similar finances at home and warns lumber in Maine's Rangeley Lakes rots for lack of market before expressing relief at being back in Pecos.
Rev J C Jones presiding elder of the Methodist Church arrives Thursday en route to Jal New Mexico for a quarterly conference. He returns to Pecos Sunday to hold the same conference in the afternoon and to preach at 8 15 in the evening.
Oil operations in the Pecos field remain largely unchanged from last week. The Bell well crew advances slowly toward confirming a producing oil well while Toyah Bell Ramsey No 1 stays idle for weeks. Executives expect a restart in a few days and cementing the Hershenson well to seal water ingress.
Abe Prewit died at his El Paso home after a lingering illness. A Pecos resident years ago, he was well known locally. His sister Mrs. John DeRacy left for El Paso by early train. Surviving brothers are Bettie W D and Jim Prewit of Pecos and John Prewit of El Paso. The ENTERPRISE joins Pecos friends in deepest sympathy.
Henry Foster of Toyah was killed when his team ran away on Barilla Draw eleven miles southeast of Saragosa. The wagon ran over him as he hauled lumber along the Old Spanish Trail concrete slab. Foster, a longtime local resident and bachelor, had no known relatives in the area.
S W Ward Jr of Pecos was named one of twelve cadets from 1337 trainees at Fort Sam Houston to be recommended for second lieutenant in the Reserve Corps Infantry. The twelve, including Ward, await final commissioning after review by a board led by Lieut Col George E Lovell.
In a Monday evening ceremony at the O'Keefe home, Mary Eileene O'Keefe and G B Arledge were married by Father S Kistner with only immediate relatives present. They will reside in Burkburnett after leaving by the evening train.
Carl Trott and family depart Wednesday for their Mercedes home after an extended visit with relatives in Pecos and Ward County. Mrs Trott returns with sister Mrs Kenneth Slack of Pecos who plans to spend time with the family in South Texas.
A Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce luncheon praised Texas farmers and backed the Red Bluff reservoir plan. Texas Water Users' Assoc president Mr Gray urged cooperative effort and predicted a fair water agreement. Mr Tracy emphasized the need to store flood waters and support Carlsbad farmers facing drought and past dam damage.
Mrs. W H Moore of Fort Stockton was the guest of honor at a one o'clock bridge luncheon last Saturday hosted at Mrs O J Bryan's residence in Pecos. Attending were Mesdames C J Bryan Marian Snow Hudson W W Dean Dean Wolff J W Parker David Tudor Hugh Roberson John B Howard G C Parker Clay Slack and Jim Sharpe of Medill.
Friday afternoon Mrs. W. W. Dean entertained with three tables of bridge in honor of Mrs. W. H. Moore of Fort Stockton. Guests included Mesdames Bryan Roberson Howard Parker Wolff Crane Snow Hudson Parker Moore Tudor Collie and Sharpe. An ice course was served after the games.
In Galveston Brownwood was unanimously selected as the Texas American Legion department meeting place for 1924. Dr. M W Sherwood of Temple was elected State Commander after a tight race with Rufus Scott Jr of Paris, 191 to 148. Brownwood supporters mobbed the streets with the Old Gray Mare Band and Miss Ruby Lathem after the victory.
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