Holidays Hold Sway Over The Oil Fields In 1926
Holiday downtime slowed drilling across Loving, Reeves and Ward counties as 1926 begins. Humble Oil leads entry into Northern Reeves with testing promised. Wells like Lockhart, Wheat, World and Gulf resume activity, with new locations and stronger company interest anticipated.
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Pecos
Humble Oil Co
Lockhart
Loving County
Reeves
P. ¥. Petroleum Co
Gulf
Ward County
Santa and Pecos Fire Department Help Mexican Children at Christmas
The First Methodist Sunday School held a Christmas Eve program with songs readings and a visit by Santa Claus who distributed candy apples and oranges. Volunteers from the Pecos Fire Department funded the effort and organized a stage with a piano for carols inviting Mexican children to receive gifts.
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First Methodist Sunday School
Tess Claus
Pecos
Christmas Eve Celebration at the Presbyterian Church
Santa Claus visited the Presbyterian Church on Christmas Eve bringing joy to members and especially children. The program featured a children's title presentation aided by the choir with Christmas carols, followed by Santa giving candy gifts to all in attendance.
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Santa Claus
Presbyterian Church
Christian Church Christmas Tree Event Delights Members
Christian Church members enjoyed a Christmas Eve program in the auditorium featuring songs readings and a child driven play about old mother goose. Beverly Vaughn a child violinist performed a number as Santa distributed gifts after the tree celebration.
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Christian Church
Beverly Vaughn
Santa Claus
Seetree
Firemen's Tree Brings Joy to Pecos Mexican Children
The Pecos firemen gave annual Christmas cheer to Mexican children at the Pecos Auto Co. Building. A bright tree, lit for the occasion, stood by a fireplace on display during the early evening program.
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Pecos
Christmas Pageant At Baptist Church Draws Large Audience
The auditorium overflowed with children and adults as the Baptist church held a Christmas program. The event featured carols, a read of the Christmas story, songs by children, and a gift distribution from Santa Claus aided by volunteers. Proceeds supported Buckner Orphans Home.
Wedding of Miss Eaton and Mr Meadow at Runnels Home
A quiet noon ceremony was held December 26 at the Runnels home for Miss Mary Alice Eaton and Mr. Pearce Leroy Meadows of Winters Park Florida. Rev Vanderpool officiated with Miss Lolla Bunton Marfa providing music. After a four course luncheon the couple departed for Winter Park Florida.
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W. W. Runnels
Mary Alice Eaton
Pearce Leroy Meadows
Winters Park
Florida
Runnels
W. H. Vanderpool
Lolla Bunton
Marfa
Dvorak
Virginia Runnels
Meadows
Andrew Prude
Alpine
Bert Ross
el Paso
Party for young people honors Loucille Slack
Misses Georgia Johnson and Jewel Hollebeke hosted a 42 party for their friend Loucille Slack of Marfa at Mrs. Elmer Johnsons home. Jewel Hollebeke won high score and a perfume. Evelyn won the booby. Refreshments included salad tea buns cocoa and cake with attendees Anna Evelyn Roberson Aran Chapman Mildred Rublen Olie Fitzgerald Laucille Slack May Ward Isy Alexander Georgia Johnson and Jewel Hollebeke.
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Georgia Johnson
Jewel Hollebeke
Loucille Slack
Marfa
Elmer Johnson
Anna Evelyn
Anna Evelyn Roberson
Aran Chapman
Mildred Rublen
Olie Fitzgerald
Laucille Slack
May Ward
Isy Alexander
Electric Gin to Run Two Days Weekly in 1926
Beginning the week of January 4 1926 the Electric Gin will operate only on Wednesdays and Fridays each week. Electric Gin Co. announces reduced processing schedule for the new year.
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Electric Gin CO
Mary J Green Passes to Her Reward in Hillsboro
Mrs Mary J Green a beloved former Barstow resident died Christmas Eve at her Hillsboro Texas home after a lengthy illness. Funeral held at Presbyterian Church Hillsboro with Rev Henry Austin. she leaves seven children five living Mammie Mae Kate Frank Green Mrs W D Black and John Green of Barstow. Born 1848 in Carroll County Mississippi she married J West Green in 1872 and lived in Tennessee before moving to Hillsboro and Barstow, Texas.
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Ward County News
Mary J. Green
Barstow
Hillsboro
Texas
Wek
John Green
Henry Austin
Presbyterian
Chistan
Mary Jane Jones
Carroll County
Mississippi
J. West Green
Tennessee
Ilisboro
Tex
Mammie Mae
el Paso
Kate
Frank Green
Illsboro
W. D. Black
J. John Green
Criticism of Lawyers in Criminal Bankruptcy and Matrimonial Cases
Carl Sherman, former New York attorney general, responds to criticism of lawyers who handle criminal, bankruptcy, and matrimonial cases. He notes some people push lawyers to restrict practice to what they deem respectable law breaking and argues against such views.
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Carl Sherman
New York
Hushed Call Sparks Death Taint in Connecticut
A Connecticut man telephoned for an undertaker before hanging himself. When the burial man arrived, he found the door locked in his face and the scene left in an abrupt, silent state.
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Connecticut
Prohibition Seen as Farce by Lane in England
Sir William Lane disputes American prohibition as a farce and argues that in New York it has become a musical comic opera entertaining crowds rather than enforcing bans.
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William Lane
England
America
New York
Violano-Virtuoso at Mint Cafe Delights Patrons
The Mint Cafe adds a Vic Henenfent mechanical Violano-Virtuoso piano and violin worth several thousand dollars. The seven foot instrument blends five instrument music, playing light opera and popular tunes. It attracts attention at the cafe and is already popular in hotels and homes. Vice President Dawes and the Ritz Hotel, New York, are listed owners.
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Mint Cafe
Vic. Henenfent
General Dawes
Ritz
New York
Mr. Henenent
Water Users Ready to Fight for Red Bluff Hearing
Pecos Valley Water Users Association moves to raise funds for a Washington trip to press for Red Bluff Reservoir. A total of $5,235 secured for local delegates John Mier of Grand Falls and R. H. Gray of Fort Stockton to attend the January 11 federal hearing. Congressman Hudspeth predicts victory.
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Washington
Fort Stockton
Hudspeth
Firemen's Banquet and Ball Set for January Thirteenth
Firefighters announce the annual banquet and ball at the Syndicate Building on January 13. A high-spirited event promises extravagant decorations, music, dancing, and a festive atmosphere, with all volunteers ensuring a memorable evening. Everyone is urged to save the date for this premier social occasion.
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Syndicate
O Quinn Announces Candidacy for District Attorney
Ee B O Quinn of Pecos announces his candidacy for District Attorney of the 70th Judicial District covering Reeves Loving Ward Ector Crane Midland Stanton and Winkler Counties Born and raised in Texas he has practiced law 15 years He is the son of Judge W B O Quinn associate justice of the Court of Civil Appeals of the 9th district The piece extols his earnestness training and fitness for the office and dedication if elected
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Ge. B. O’quinn
Pecos
Reeves
Loving
Ward
Ector
Crane
Midland
Stanton
Winkler
Texas
O’quinn
W. B. O’quinn
Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Judicial District
Sbeaumont
Jessie B Heard enters county tax assessor race
Jessie B Heard announces candidacy for Reeves and Loving Counties tax assessor. A 37 year Reeves County resident with ranching background and strong honesty and diligence, he presents himself as capable of performing the duties of county tax assessor.
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Jesse . Heard
Reeves and Loving Counties
Reeves County
Heard
Yes County
Coll
Hendricks Seeks County Tax Assessor Nomination
W A Hendricks announces his candidacy for County Tax Assessor with the Democratic primaries. For 18 years he has been a respected citizen known for fair dealings and strong character.
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W. A. Hendricks
Mr. Hendricks
Cos
Gil
Cicero Major Dies at 22 After Typhoid Illness
The Barstow community mourns Cicero Major a 22 year old born in Hillsboro Texas who died of typhoid fever after a long illness. He lived on the Dick farm with three brothers and one sister who survive him. Funeral services were at Barstow Cemetery Christmas Eve with Rev Bidwell of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Our sympathy goes to the bereaved family.
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Ward County News
Cicero Major
Hilsboro
Texas
Barstow
Bidwell
Presbyterian Church
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Billie Pat Fulgin
Nell Turner
Buckner Orphan's
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Col. Mitchell
Scopes Trial
Genator
LA Follette
Ladd
MS Cormick Spencer
Warren Stone
Christy Matthewson
A. B. Chapin
William JenNings ‘Bryan
Thomas R. Marshall
Walter Camp
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Nelson A. Miles Henry Wallace
Queen Alexandra
Chads
Owe Ress
MHS
TACNA
ARICA
Italy
U.S
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Tocks
Miss Eaton
MR. Meadows
Party For Young People
Violano-Virtuoso
Ee. B. O’quinn
Jessie B. Heard
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