Pecos Gin Destroyed by Quick Conflagration
The Pecos Union Gin Co. in Pecos burned rapidly yesterday after oil near the exhaust ignited. Owners listed include R. N. Couch and J. B. Sullivan among others. losses include ten bales or more of cotton and a damaged wagon. Fire department aided but water supply was insufficient. insured values around 6,000 on building and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Dicinity
Union Gin Co
R. N. Couch
J. B. Sullivan
T. H. Beauchamp
John Wendt
Chas. Fitzgerald
H. C. Zimmer
J. C. Wilson
Paul Smith
Johm Wendt
Cattle Movements In Week’s Sales By Smyth and Co
Smyth and Company reported multiple cattle transactions last week. Port Daggett of Fort Worth bought 200 four and five year old steers from Chas Tudor and 200 cows from Judge Ross. W F Scarbrough of Midland purchased 700 stock cattle from Oklahoma Cattle Loan Co plus 350 yearlings and twos from Woody Browning s. R H Espy of Van Horn bought 250 calves from M M Leeman. H Danny of Los Angeles acquired 300 calves from Geo Duncan. H P Adams of Big Spring took 800 calves from W D Cowan and Sons. All cattle delivered except Cowan s calves which will be shipped to Toyah on December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyth and Company
Chas. Tudor
Port Daggett
Fort Worth
Judge Ross
Oklahoma Cattle Loan Co
Woody Brownings
W. F. Scarbrough
Midland
M. M. Leeman
R. H. Espy
van Horn
Geo. Duncan
H. Danny
Los Angeles
California
W. D.cowan and Sons
H. P. Adams
Big Spring
Cowan
Toyah
Busy U S Court Cleared Docket With Convictions
Judge W R Smith presided a full week at the U S District Court action in the Toyah Valley. J Schoolfield pleaded guilty in two liquor cases and was fined 250 dollars in each. Eugene Rogers and Lon Wm Houston were convicted of white slavery and sentenced to two and three years. G W Stark was discharged on a still possession charge. O J Green case continued and two Litchfield liquor cases were continued. A post adjournment attorney gathering toured the Toyah Valley for a barbecue and hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Smith
U. S. District Court
J. Schoolfield
G. W. Stark
Barstow
J. Green
Litchfield
Eugene Rogers
Lon Wm. ‘Houston
Toyah Valley
Rialto Theatre to Install Radio Receiving Outfit
G. R. Hampton, manager of the Rialto Theatre and New Hotel, announces the installation of a modern radio receiving outfit in the Rialto next week. The system will allow the entire audience to hear distant broadcasts clearly with a stage loud speaking device. The theatre plans concerts in addition to movies, potentially boosting admission value.
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G. R. Hampton
Rialto Theatre
New Hotel
Pecos Odd Fellows Aid Mrs Johnson and Family
Mrs Lydia Johnson, widow of a Pecos resident, thanks the Odd Fellows for support after Mr Johnson died. The family, moved to the I. O. O. F. Home in Corsicana, reports children in school, Wilbur regaining mobility after a summer operation, and ongoing visits and letters from lodge members.
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Pecos
Odd Fellows
Johnson
Odd Fellows Home
Au Corscana
Mr. Johnson
Wilber Johnson
Corsicana
Texas
Louise
Evelyn
Wilbur
Shriners
Caroll
Lydia Johnson
New Secretary of Legion Ausil Miss Bess B Witherholt
Miss Bess B Witherholt of Gal y yee O is named secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary. She previously served as secretary of the Ohio department where she tripled its membership.
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Legion Ausil
Bess B. Witherholt
Galy Yee O
American Legion Auxiliary
Ohio Department
Christmas Holiday Rates for 1922 Travel Sale
Christmas holiday fare and half for round trips between Texas and Louisiana on sale December 21 22 23 and 24. Return limit January 4.
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Texas & Louisana
Was He Game
A terse exchange shows a tense moment as a woman accuses a man and warns she may slap his face if he presses. The dialogue signals a heated confrontation over consent and boundaries.
Bridge Club Honors Mrs. J. E. Starley Birthday Gift
The Thursday Bridge Club hosted a party at Mr. and Mrs. David Tudor home honoring Mrs. J. E. Starley who leaves for Dallas. Ten tables of play, hand painted poinsettia cards, plum pudding and coffee. Mrs. H. C. Roberson presented a silver gift from the club. Attending were Judge and Mrs. Starley, Judge and Mrs. Howard, Dr. and Mrs. Bryan, many couples, and invited guests from Madill.
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David Tudor
J. E. Starley
Dallas
H. C. Roberson
J. B. Howard
O. J. Bryan
Woody Browning, Jr
Australian cattle king Sidney Kidman visits Kansas City stockyards
Sir Sidney Kidman of Australia tours the Kansas City stockyards with wife and children as guest of Swift & Co. He notes beef cattle in Australia sell on a dressed basis for about 2.50 per hundred and reports drought losses of up to 75,000 head. He plans to visit Chicago and London after a two day stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Kidman
Australia
Pacific
Kansas City
A. Maikow
Swift & Co
Sidney
A. J. Maurer
Sir Sidney
Chicago
International
London
Express
Caribbean Cruise Invitation From Texas & Pacific Rail
The editor of the Enterprise received a special invitation from Assistant General Passenger Agent O B Webb to a Caribbean cruise in March. The voyage on the S S Arenas departs New Orleans visiting Havana Cristobal Port Limon and costs about 300 per person excluding travel to New Orleans.
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Enterprise
O. B. Webb
Texas & Pacific Railway
New Orleans
Havana
Cuba
Cristobal
Canal Zone
Port Limon
Costa Rica
S. S. “Arenas
Pecos
Webb
United Fruit Company
Hall Dodds wedding surprise in Dubuque Iowa
Mr and Mrs John W Hall wed on Thanksgiving day at the bride s Dubuque home. The bride formerly Mrs D A Dodds of Pecos has been a notable businesswoman there including immigration work oil leases and real estate. The groom from Grinnell Iowa is a retired banker now with mining interests. They reside in the bride s Pecos home once occupied by the Heller couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hall
D. A. Dodds
Dubuque
Iowa
Hall
Pecos
Pecos Valley Southern Railway
Grinnell
Enterprise
Nes
Heller
Pecos Oil Field Buzz as Bell Well Promises Quick Action
Reports show the Bell well, first in Pecos and known as the Discovery well, near oiling up after a new sand line arrived. Ten feet of progress since installation, well down to 3593 feet in hard brown lime saturated with oil. Expectation rises for a major gusher before Christmas, with the Burchard No 1 and Wawaghby No 1 activities resuming to boost the field.
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Pecos
Iran
Bell
Hershenson Well Aims For Best Pecos Hole
Operators push to set 20 or 15 percent casing on the Hershenson well with a large bit hung in the hole. Completion hoped by week’s start as geologists expect oil on a clearly defined structure. Water shutoff pending, then drill resumes under Manager Landrum.
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Hershenson
Pecos
Landrum
Granger Drilling to Resume Ramsey Well Soon
Granger Drilling Co plans to restart at the Ramsey well next Monday after completing the derrick. The site lies about 500 feet from the Toyah Bell well, currently at 600 feet and halted months ago due to funding. Granger predicts rapid progress and a maximum of ninety days to reach pay land, with strong belief of a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Granger
Granger Drilling Company
Ramsey
Toyah Bell
Granger
Wheat Well Halted Pending Funds
Mr. Jim Wheat declined to release details but indicated he expects to secure sufficient funds soon to finish the well. No spudding work will proceed until funding is in place.
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Jim Wheat
Willoughby No. 2 drilling progress reported in Reeves County
The Enterprise has not received official reports from the Wil loughby No. 2 well but learns the Omaha party is making good headway. An efficient crew keeps the heavy drill pounding day and night and officials expect meaningful results for Reeves County residents.
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Omaha
Willoughby No. 2
Reeves County
Burchard No 1 Well Drilling Shift In Response To Water Break
A Sunday morning report notes water broke in below the 6 inch casing at the Burchard No 1 well. Driller W M Hopper and C H Willoughby arranged with W D Cowan to temporarily move Hopper’s rig to Burchard No 1 to pull the casing and complete a shut-off using a heavier machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard No. 1
W. M. Hopper
C. H. Willoughby
Pecos
W. D. Cowan
Hopper
Willoughby No. 1
Twentieth Century Club Opens New Year With Open House
The Twentieth Century Club will keep its annual open house from 2:30 to 5:00 PM on New Year’s Day at the Carnegie Library club room. All the ladies of Pecos and surrounding country and nearby towns are invited to call during those hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Carnegie Library Club
Pecos
Almo Play Grounds and Country Club Set to Open Jan 1
Pecos locals hail the Almo Play Grounds and Country Club opening January 1 under S C Vaughan. The facility will include a public golf ink and bathing pool with plans for additional attractions as demand grows. Mrs Vaughan pledges a family friendly environment with no dance hall.
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ALMO
S. C. Vaughan
Pecos
Alamo Play Grounds
2Nd Country Club
G. Vaughan
Mitchell Place
Vaugan
Vaughan
Pecos Woman Honored by Texas Eastern Star
At a Dallas meeting of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in October Mrs. Ethel Reynolds was named assistant District Grand Matron of the Eastern Star of Texas. The honor is noted with appreciation by her friends in Pecos.
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Pecos
Grand Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Dallas
Ethel Reynolds
Eastern Star of Texas
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U. S. Court
Department of the Postal Service
Sam
Bridge Club
United Fruit CO. Caribbean Cruise
Willoughby
Matty
Xmas Cheegk
Christy Mathewson
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