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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1923
Page
1
Acting Secretary Payne notified county judges that a special election on the highway amendment is called off. The governor cites late publication of the proposed amendment, preventing three months of notice, making the election futile and of no effect.
Attorney Burgess told Pecos Valley Water Users Association that an early settlement of Pecos River water division between New Mexico and Texas is likely. He outlined the plan for a federal commission to hear testimony and propose a just division, with possible rapid action and ratification by both states and Congress.
The Kansas utilities commission sets a three part gas rate to balance costs among customers. It includes a customer charge, a demand charge, and a gas charge tied to usage, aiming to prevent cross-subsidies and ensure fairness across households businesses and professionals.
Approximately 130000 spelling lists are being printed by the University of Texas Press and will be ready for distribution to school children across the State on September 1. Roy Bedichek, director of the University Interscholastic League, compiled the lists for use in preparing for the annual spelling contest conducted by the League.
E B Chandler financier real estate man and philanthropist died at his Gloucester summer home Monday at 9 30 telegrams say He helped found the San Antonio Country Club the Associated Charities the Water Supply Co and the Fifty Two Club born May 25 1852 in Conneticut he came to Texas as a young man taught in Uvalde later invested in Texas lands and supported many youths privately Mrs Chandler died 1922 survivors include a sister in Conneticut a Newark brother Arthur Chandler who died earlier
The Balmorhea school announces its faculty for the upcoming term with Miss Alice McKinnie DeLeon Tex as superintendent Kilpatrick DeLeon as principal Miss Gussie Burnett Abilene sixth and seventh grades Mrs Oscar Ward Balmorhea fourth and fifth grades Mrs Mary Miller Pecos first through third grades A domestic science class is planned pending a teacher. The building features Delco electric lighting and a well equipped home economics room.
The F U N Club reorganized as the A B C Club with similar aims to provide enjoyment. Kathleen Kite of El Paso visited Miss Sunny Wadley as honor guest. Activities included a six reel Pathe film, a breakfast party, and a morning beach outing. Officers elected Janie Drummond president, Bobbie Bowie secretary treasurer, Rela Kiser reporter. Charter members listed with Kathleen Kite named honorary member.
Mrs. C. D. Barkman and daughter Grace of Texarkana are visiting the H. C. Bryan family, longtime friends, for the summer.
Amarillo July 10 The Panhandle Plains Chamber of Commerce merges with the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. A district office and manager will operate in Amarillo, with former Panhandle Plains members becoming West Texas members for the current year.
Thos. V. Goodwin, 24, known as the New England Rover, walked through Pecos en route to San Diego and Mexico City. He claims Portland, Maine as his home, travels afoot when possible, and carries a regulation army pack. He travels for geography and natural history, has eighteen years on the road, and the editor notes he is a capable vagrant with energy that could serve others.
Milt Good receives 26 years for killing cattle inspector W. D. Allison. Tom Ross earlier sentenced to 35 years. Trials spanned three weeks with 250 witnesses from 60 Texas counties. Both defendants claim self defense as evidence shows all parties involved at Gaines Hotel in Seminole.
The jury returns a guilty verdict in the murder case with the foreman T. J. Richardson announcing a 26 year penitentiary term. During deliberations a phonograph on the courthouse fourth floor played I need thee every hour, a Star Telegram note says.
Cases 594 and 595 of Texas v Tom Ross and Milt Good for the killing of H L Roberson at Seminole April 1 were moved to Taylor county by District Judge Clark M Mullican. Trial expected in Abilene term beginning next Monday. Bail pleas denied despite prior verdicts of 35 years for Ross and 26 years for Good.
The recent rains, though uneven in intensity, covered a large territory and improved moisture conditions nationwide. Stockmen expect continued rainfall across the region, anticipating better grazing and grass growth after months of drought.
J G Love of Pecos Valley Water Users Association reports Keeling will attend the first meeting to decide Pecos river water division between New Mexico and Texas. He will bring one assistant to continue with the party. Major Burgess toured Grandfalls and noted progress. meeting postponed beyond the 22nd due to commissioners' pressing business.
Stockholders of the Pecos Mercantile Company elected W. D. Johnson as President A. G. Targeart as Vice President Treasurer and General Manager and J. C. Wilson as Secretary. Directors from last year were re-elected. Fiscal year ends December 31 replacing June 30 and a meeting will be held then. No dividends were declared.
This week’s oil news notes no change from last week as a pump and piping for the Bell well are still not received. Work on No. 1 is halted until a fishing tool arrives to catch the casing that holds the spear and tools.
Joe Barkman of Leary Mercantile Co. Leary Texas is on vacation in Pecos with old friends H G Bryan and family.
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