This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
8
Sheriff of Reeves County announces a property levy sale on the first Tuesday in March 1927 at the Pecos County courthouse. The sale bids will cover Lot 21 Block 31 Town of Peel City, Reeves County Texas, to settle a $32.36 judgment for the State of Texas plus costs, with two year redemption rights by double payment.
Public announcement of an order of sale issued by Reeves County District Court concerning the property of J Ship and others. Levy on all of section 49 block 71 public school land Reeves County Texas to be sold at public auction on the first Tuesday of March 1927 for cash to satisfy a deed of trust judgment. Also guardianship filing by Max Krauskopf for mineral lease of half interest in SE quadrant of Section 57 Block 3 H and T C Railroad Co. Survey Eastland County Texas with hearing slated February 15 1927.
The item lists numerous local residents and guests visiting Pecos and surrounding towns. It notes weddings, hospital visits, and social gatherings including a little daughter born to Mr and Mrs Austin Mitchell named Mary Virginia. Several families, travelers, and attendees are named with places such as Abilene El Paso Stanton Valentine Dallas and Monahans.
By order of the Reeves County District Court on February 3 1927 a summons in favor of the State of Texas against T W Anderson J T M Jones Mrs J F Edwards and Unknown Owners will be sold at the courthouse door in Pecos on the first Tuesday in March 1927 to satisfy a $121.62 judgment plus six percent interest and costs. The property to be sold is Lot 12 Block 32 Town of Pecos City Reeves County Texas. The sale proceeds to the highest bidder will convey all right title and interest of the defendants in the described real estate.
The Pioneer Bridge Club met with Mrs. George K. Jackson on Monday evening January 31. Mrs. Jackson had high score. Home made candy and refreshments including chicken salad, cherry pie with whipped cream, and tea were served to Mesdames PDP. BE. Klinger, F. G. Youngblood, J. FP. Keating, W. M. Chatham, V. Van Giesen, J. B. Young, K. Jackson and Helen Ruhrup, with Barbara Seay assisting.
German shepherd female police dog. Papers in possession. For sale reason able. Contact E B Eiser for details and price.
W R McDaniel seeks to purchase acreage in the Ft Worth area offering a set price. Contact 2105 6th Ave Ft Worth Texas to submit location and price details for consideration.
Classified brief lists rental of five furnished rooms near the business district and a sale of an eight foot Eclipse windmill with tower and tank. Contacts include Mrs C E Brady and Hardin F Ross telephone number 243.
A lively rural scene describes a new boy who is bold and mischievous, standing with the lantern as his mammy chops wood beside him. The tone captures a rustic family moment with humor and local color.
M. W. Collie and his team will dine on oysters at the Mint Cafe Saturday at 8 30 PM after Sundays contest among fourteen men for dinner where the loser pays. J A Crane and his teammates join but must pay the bill and are less enthusiastic. Crane's guests are asked to be provided for.
On February 3, 1927, in the 70th Judicial District, judgment for $26.17 in favor of the Plaintiff against Reuben S. Johnson Leonard D. Hawley and unknown owners. The property Lot 7 Block 15 Town of Pecos is to be sold for cash to the highest bidder to satisfy the judgment. Dated February 8, 1927. B. B. KISHER.
Pecos folks are urged to try the laundry that backs its work and promises careful handling of silks with hand washing. The ad offers special family wash pricing and a service for flat work and hard collars, inviting customers to call 210 for new prices and pickup.
Notice is given that stockholders of the Pecos River Railweed Company will meet at the companys general office in Pecos Texas on Wednesday March 2 1927 at 12 noon to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. The annual directors meeting will follow at the same place. Secretary. FOR SALE a good ready built house across from the Christmas Church occupied by W E Reeden for information parties phone 145 25 26.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.