E F Fuqua Dies of Pneumonia in 1924
E F Fuqua died Monday December 29 1924 at eleven. Born November 30 1861 in Murpheysboro Tennessee he moved to Texas circa 1885 and farmed along Toyah Creek later trading hay and feed in Pecos He left a widow Annie Straud nine daughters and three brothers Fort Worth era obituary notes his church lodge and civic ties with details on funeral and burial at Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Fuqua
Mr. Fuqua
Murpheysboro
Tennessee
Dallas County
Texas
Annie Straud
Cleburne
James Beck
Minnesota
Charles Duddy
California
R. J. Fish
Sioux City
S. D
Beth Story
Abilene
Roberta
Annie
Effie
Ora
Clara
T. J. Fuqua
Washington
Oscar Fuqua
Canton
Ohio
Fuqua
Nashville
Tenn
Robert Ligon
Toyah Creek
Peetos
Herd Bros
Pecos
Methodist Church
Saragosa
Odd Fellows Lodge
Pretorians
W. H. Vanderpool
Fairview Cemetery
R. M. Stevenson
H. N. McKellar
G. C. Parker
R. G. Middleton
Hubert Buchanan
W. R. Black
R. B. Norman
Tol Garrett
John Hibdon
A. J. Carpenter
Will Chandler
E. A. Humphries
J. L. Farr
John Wendt
L. A. Richards
R. P. Hicks
J. L. Morrison
A. E. Wilcox
Claud Elkins
Charles Hall
Entertaining Christmas Dinner at Johnson Home
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Johnson hosted a four course turkey dinner at their home with small tables and Christmas trees. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Jim Camp and many others, with Misses Mary Stine Eva Richburg Lucille Precit and Mabel Nold assisting. after dinner games of 42 were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Johnson
Lucille Precit
Mabel Nold
Jim Camp
Messrs
Mesdames, B. R. Stine
Wylie Cole
Epworth League New Year Watch Party At Church
The Epworth League hosted a New Year watch party at the church with Rev. and Mrs. Vanderpool and Miss Poe presiding. Games stunts and contests entertained attendees while sandwiches and hot chocolate were served before midnight as the old year gave way to the new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
W. H. Vanderpool
Poe
The Cross-Word Puzzle Comes to The Enterprise
The Enterprise announces a new cross word puzzle series starting next week. Puzzles aim for broad appeal and light sport without being too hard or high brow, inspired by ancient forms from Armenia and Persia.
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Armenia
Persia
Anne
Enterprise
Card of Thanks for E. F. Fuqua burden of grief
From appreciative hearts we express sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted and comforted us in our recent bereavement illness and death of our dear husband and father E. F. Fuqua For every act and kind word spoken we are grateful but for your thoughtful and kind administrations the burden would be heavier Your kindness will always be remembered Again we say thank you and pray God to bless you MRS FE F FUQUA AND DAUGHTERS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Fuqua
FE. F. Fuqua
Judge and Mrs Jno B Howard Honored At Christmas Bridge
Judge and Mrs Jno B Howard were honored at a Friday evening bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams. The event marked their farewell as they move from the community. Eight tables played bridge and a brass hammered sandwich tray was presented. Refreshments included mincemeat pie with whipped cream coffee and cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. B. Howard
Bridge Club
Ralph Williams
H. C. Roberson
Howard
J. W. Moore
Jim Sharp
Chas. Manahans
Max Krauskopf
Ferris
R. E. Williams
Harry Kiinkle
Mesdames
Monroe Kerr
Clay Slack
Mable Beauthaump
Marion Snow Hudson
Ethel Reynolds
Miss Hazel Berry
Bridge Party Profits Holiday Cheer At Dean Home
Entertains at the Dean residence Tuesday evening featured a bridge game with Misses Jane Dean Dorothy Sisk Lucille Prewit and Miss Mary Stine Eva Richburg Annie Lou Cole Virginia Runnels among the guests. After the games guests enjoyed mincemeat pie whipped cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dean
Dorothy Sisk
Lucille Prewit
Dean
Mary Stine
Eva Richburg
Annie Lou Cole
Virginia Runnels
Jane
Katherine Dean
William Kerr
Woody Cowan
John McGill
Jim Prewit
A. K. Inman
Robert Miller
Lee Billberry
Bill Dean
Woodruth
Barstow Loyal to the Tri City Orchestra
Ward County News reports rumors of opposition to the Tri City Orchestra that could push management to relocate. The paper defends the group, praises Harp couple for promoting music since 1918, and urges Barstow Toyah and Pecos residents to resist efforts to disrupt the project.
Enterprise backs Tri City Orchestra leaders Harp
The Enterprise praises the Tri City Orchestra led by Mr and Mrs Harp as a key factor in character building for Pecos youth. It commends other Pecos music teachers and notes support for classical music in the community. It calls opposition to the effort deplorable if present.
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Tri-City
Harp
Pecos
Birthday Dinner Party Honoring J. W. Moore Hosts and Guests
Mrs. J. W. Moore hosted a six course turkey birthday dinner at their Elberta Heights home. Dr. Jim Camp acted as toastmaster and Judge H. G. Russell delivered the presentation speech. Guests included Judge Russell, Dr. O. J. Bryan, and many local officials and friends as games and toasts followed the meal.
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J. W. Moore
Elberta Heights
Dr I E Smith Dies in Houston Winter Home
Word reached Pecos that Dr I E Smith died in Houston where he had gone for treatment. He had been ill for some time and underwent an operation in September. A respected Pecos resident for six to seven years he was devoted to family and community. The body will be laid to rest in Houston.
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Pecos
I. E. Smith
Houston
Dr. Smith
Mozelle Bryan Spends Vacation in Colorado
Mozelle Bryan daughter of Dr and Mrs J O Bryan attending the University of Colorado at Boulder spent her Christmas vacation in Colorado with a party including Thomas Sears Katherine Nabi George Touhy and Miss Bryan enjoying skiing bed sledding mountain climbing and other winter sports The cold weather limited outdoor activity to brisk exercise and the group spent the rest of the time dancing bridge playing and attending shows A house party in Estes Park and Allen s Park marked the final weekend of the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozelle Bryan
J. O. Bryan
University of Colorado At Boulder
Thomas Sears
Katherine Nabi
George Touhy
Miss Bryan
Colorado
Allens’ Park
Estes’ Park
Miss Elise Roberson Hunts Eight-Point Buck
A hunting party including Mr and Mrs Roland Roberson and Lorin Carrell saw Miss Elise Roberson become the second woman hunter this season to bring down an eight point buck.
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Roland Roberson
Elise Roberson
Lorin Carrell
Elise
Lies J. J. Drakes Revealed With Faulty Car Brake
Local observer notes that J. J. Drakes owned a four wheeled vehicle but the brake system proved useless. The remark suggests concerns about vehicle safety and maintenance during the period.
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J. J. Drakes
Home Makers Club Opens New Year Reception
The Home Makers Club held its annual open house New Year afternoon from 2 30 to 5 39 at Judge H G Russell’s home at Cherry and Sixth. About sixty guests called, with New Year greetings from James H G Russell W H Vanderpool Frank Cavett and Marvin Cowan. Musical selections by Mrs Louis Roberson and tea service led by Mesdames Earl Easterbrook Roy Wilcox and B Palmer.
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Home Makers’ Club
H. G. Russell
Cherry and
Sixth Street
James H. G. Russell
W. H. Vanderpool
Frank Cavett
Marvin Cowan
W. E. Reeder
Archie Ross
Reed Harlan
Edison
Louis Roberson
Earl Easterbrook
Roy Wilcox
B. H. Palmer
Dorothy Sisk
Jane Dean
New Years Forty Two Club Dinners With Husbands In Pecos
The Fort Worth style New Year dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs L W Anderson featured the Forty Two Club entertaining their husbands at a six o clock four course meal. Guests enjoyed seven small tables in seasonal decor with china glass and silver while Misses Sisk Stine Richburg and Cowan served. Afterward the group played games of Forty Two with attendees including Dr and Mrs Jim Camp and many Pecos residents.
It's Possible City Man and Agriculturist Discuss Farm Profits
A city man notes potential wealth in farming, while an agriculturist says he will invest all he can to get involved. The exchange reflects optimism about farming income and personal commitment to agriculture.
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RB. B. Prickett
M. W. Collie
J. W. Brooks
Wm. Garlick
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Earl Bell
Tom McClure
Oram Green
Ralph Sparks
Dr. C. J. Magee
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H. C. Ferris
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S. S. Posey
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