Federal Court Adjourns Session in Pecos After Dockets
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in Pecos adjourned after disposing of cases. Litchfields faced fines and jail time for liquor offenses, with seizures including sixty gallons of alcohol and a Buick. Dodds case dismissed on statute limits. Green to be dismissed by AG. A list of petit jurors was read. no grand jury was summoned. Special venue included Sam Precit, Geo Duncan and G G Breen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court For
Western District of Texas
Pecos
W. R. Smith
U. S
United States
H. R. Gamble
M. J. Morrison
J. M. Phillips
A. H. Woelber
Roy Lassater
el Paso
W. W. Dean
E. G. Doty
Wilson
S. W
C. M. Litchfield
W. S. Litchfield
Dodds
O. J. Green
Gamble
Daugherty
Smith
Colorado
J. W. Brooks
J. M. Gilmore
Midland
F. F. Clark
Barstow
Putnam
Putnam Barstow, Barstow; C. E. Miller, Marfa; K. E. Nutt
Lee Bradshaw
John Wadley
E. J. Beckham
I. T. Henderson
Odessa
W. E. Hazelton
Stanton
A. J. Norwood
W. L. Brown
L. A. Brunson
John Edwards
J. T. Hourigan
Balmorhea
C. H. Knowlton
C. L. Elkins
Sam Precit
Geo. Duncan
G. G. Breen
Mrs J C Alexander Dies at 76 in Pecos
Mrs J C Alexander age 76 died December 13 1923 at her Pecos home after broncho pneumonia lingering illness She came from Dublin Texas and is survived by three sons and two daughters Her husband died eight years ago Interment likely Sunday P T A Meets at High School observed a lively program with memory work song Silent Night and readings by pupils
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Alexander
Pecos
Dublin
Texas
J. F. Smith
Fannie Alexander
Charles Alexander
Parent-Teacher Association
Miss Watson
Dora Biggs
Margaret Love
Margaret
Toyah Orchestra Recital Postponed
The Toyah orchestra recital at Toyah was postponed to a later date due to bad roads weather and the pianist's absence. The notice cites impassable roads and other reasons for the postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah
Editor Stuck at Boracho After Snowbound Visit
Enterprise editor and friend H T Mitchell were snowbound at Boracho from Sunday to Wednesday after visiting El Paso and Mexia. Local hosts Mr and Mrs Brashears and their son George provided warm hospitality, keeping them safe in the Davis Mountains region.
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Enterprise
H. T. Mitchell
el Paso
Henry
Mexia
Boracho
J. W. Brashears
Shower Honors Bela Kiser Bride With Church Class Party
Mrs. Howard Collier hosted a Saturday evening shower for Miss Bela Kiser in a Sunday school class gathering at the Christian church. A sleigh filled with gifts, and a Bride’s Cook Book project drew guests including class members and invited friends from other classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Collier
The
Christian Church
Collier
H. L. Magee
Jim Camp
Bela Kiser
Hattie Dardin
Irene Prewit
Jane Looby
Mary Otto
Fleena Vaughan
Betty Watson
EF. H. Otto
Elmer Johnson
Pat Wilson
J. N. Green
Rose Briscoe
Velma Womack
Monroe Slack
John Bush
Maggie Glover
Vannie Ingle
H. C. Glover
G. G. Breen
Bud Price adds Star vation Ranch to Poor Farm amid oil boom talk
Pioneer Bort Steckton reports Bud Price plans to rename his holdings to Liquid Gold as he adds Star vation Ranch to the Poor Farm and anticipates an upcoming oil boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Price
Bort Steckton
Christmas union program at Christian Church
A Sunday night service at the local Christian church will feature a combined orchestra of Barstow Pecos and Toyah totaling 50 to 60 players. The event on December 16 at 7:45 p m includes carols prayers solos and a Christmas talk with attendance expected from multiple towns.
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Barstow
Pecos
Toyah
Jolly Old St. Nicholas
The
Herald Angels
Glee Club
Lillian Butler
Henry G. Russell
All Hail, Immanuel
Carnival Tonight Show Records Of Bizarre Creatures And Giants
An ENTERPRISE report recalls the Mix-Nix expedition led by T. B. Pruett Jr returning from Central Borneo with a two faced jungle specimen and a captured wild man. A second party led by Miss Marjorie Thurston found the world’s tallest man and his wife at a El Paso zoo while inspecting a giraffe care scene.
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Borneo
T. B. Pruett, Jr
Enterprise
Capt. Pruett
Captain Pruett
Wild Men
Marjorie Thurston
el Paso
Sunday School Class Party Recalls Clean Habits Motto
Mrs. Tena Adams lead the Meth odist church Sunday school class of young girls known as the Four C s in a candy making party Friday evening at the home of Miss Frances Hurt s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Monroe Kerr Music both vocal and instrumental accompanied the event Attendees included Mrs Adams the teacher and Misses De Ette Green Willie Leeman Frankie Wilson Dorothy Sisk Margaret Howard Mary Kathryn Heard Marjorie Thurston Kathryn Dean Thelma and Velma Tackett and Frances Hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tena Adams
Methodist Church
Four C’s
Frances Hurt
Monroe Kerr
Adams
de Ette Green
Willie Leeman
Frankie Wilson
Dorothy Sisk
Margaret Howard
Mary Kathryn Heard
Marjorie Thurston
Kathryn Dean
Thelma
Velma Tackett
NOR WOOD'S Coupon Book Purchase
A purchaser bought a coupon book from NOR WOOD'S and paid money. The notice records the cash transfer and the seller's involvement in the transaction.
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Norwood
Mixed Shower For Bride-To-Be Bela Kiser At First Baptist
A Y W A social shower honoring Bela Kiser ahead of her wedding to Warren Bessent was held Tuesday at Mrs. E L Collings home. Guests included Eva Richburg May Kiser Tommie Ross Julia Ward Josie Prewit Estelle Hicks Bettie Watson Louise Wadley and others with games and refreshments. The note adds Arthur Hayes case scheduled for Monday with a large crowd anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Bela Kiser
Warren Bessent
Miss Kiser
E. L. Collings
Eva Richburg
May Kiser
Tommie Ross
Julia Ward
Josie Prewit
Estelle Hicks
Bettie Watson
Louise Wadley
Bobbie Bowie
Gussie Richburg
Corinne Miller
Amanda Bean
Beatrice Bowie
Viola Ward
Warren Collings
Yetta Mae Slaton
Mesdames J. C. Wilson
Herbert Holloway
Dan Bowie
West Texas Hit By Rare Snow Storm Covers The Region
A north wind brought sleet and heavy snow through Sunday to Tuesday, leaving Pecos and surrounding areas blanketed. Drivers faced impassable highways between Barstow and Pecos and trains disrupted as snowdrifts reached five to six feet near Boracho. Cattle pastures suffer while fat stock graze on mountain shrubs. mountain snow lingers despite melting in valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
Pecos
Boracho
Kent
H. T. Mitchell
Eagle Flat
Barstow
Hermosa
State Teachers' Exam Dates For 1924
The Gatesville Messenger lists seven regular examination dates for state certificates in 1924. They are February 1–2, April 4–5, June 6–7, July 4–5, August 15–16, September 5–6, and December 5–6.
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Gatesville Messenger
Toyah Orchestra Recital Postponed Due to Bad Roads
Mrs Sally Vaughan is bedridden with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Vaughan Fleena and Beverly planned a Toyah trip to the orchestra recital, which has been postponed because roads are impassable.
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Sally Vaughan
Mix-Nix Carnival Brings Sights to Pecos Booths
The carnival tonight features Spidora the spider-woman and a human mystery captured by adventurers in a baseball park. The Epworth Leagues of the Methodist church host a freaks booth in the Syndicate building to raise funds for Pecos, with free admission and pay as you eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spidora
Minnie Youngblood
Holland
Mexico
Ireland
Japan
Italy
France
Epworth Leagues
Methodist Church
Syndicate
Pecos
Bell well progress delayed by bad weather
Weather held up the Bell well early in the week but operations resumed with casing and formation packer work. Three thousand five hundred feet of casing were in place and the packer is expected to be set by noon Saturday with production to follow soon. The well has produced substantial oil and gas, yet open hole and water handling challenges slowed progress.
McMurry Plans Major Gymnasium Drive
McMurry College launched a campaign at the first annual football banquet on December 3 to raise $50,000 for a new gymnasium. The Ways and Means committee organizes the drive with broad support from students, faculty, board members, and friends. The gym must be ready for the 1924 fall term.
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McMurry College
Ways and Means
West Texas
Ernest Harp Jr Breaks Leg During School Play
Ernest L Harp Jr twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs E L Harp musical directors of Barstow community broke a leg while playing basketball or football. He was dropped in play causing temporary paralysis and later pain. He received splints and a plaster cast and is hoped to recover swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest L. Harp, Jr
E. L. Harp
Barstow
Ernest
Lion Tamers Club Hosts Robersons Bridge Dinner
Mr and Mrs Hugh Roberson entertained Pecos social circle with a four course bridge dinner Saturday night. The Lions Tamers Club gathering featured three tables of bridge with ladies high going to Mrs G C Parker and men’s high to Captain W W Dean. Guests included W W Dean J B Howard G C Parker Hart Anderson and Clay Slack Ethel Reynolds and Marion Show Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Tamers’ Club
Hugh Roberson
Pecos
G. C. Parker
W. W. Dean
Roberson
Eleanor and
Elise Roberson
Ronald Roberson
Messrs
Boy Jack Warren Beall Born to Beall Family
A son weighing nine pounds was born Tuesday morning to Mr and Mrs Walter Beall of 52 West College Avenue. Deputy state and county tax collector and insurance agent Mr Beall is father. The child is named Jack Warren. The Bealls formerly lived in Pecos during the oil boom.
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Walter Beale
Walter Beall
West College Avenue
Beall
Jack Warren
San Angelo Standard
Judge Gibbs Returns from Midland Visit
Judge Charles Gibbs arrived from Midland yesterday, delivering remarks on ongoing court matters and scheduling next sessions as the county awaits his return to routine duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Gibbs
Frome Midland
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Parent-Teacher Association Meets
Joseph Tucker
Mass
Berton S. Tucker
Bride
Susan O. Simpson
New York
Gloucester
Arthur Hayes
BELL
McMurry
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