Death in Leon Valley Lake Claims Two Men
Fort Stockton Pioneer reports the July 12 drowning at Leon Valley Lake of C. T. McAfee Magnolia Oil Co and G. E. Furgason Fort Stockton Realty & Abstract Co. They and Geo. B. Pace set a trot line from a leaking boat in a sudden gale. Pace survived after aiding Furgason, while McAfee and Furgason were recovered later. Funeral plans note McAfee's service at 5 p.m. with Masonic rites and Furguson to be interred in Ballinger.
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Fort Stockton
Leon Valley
C. T. McAfee
G. E. Furguson
Leon Valley Lake
Mr. Furgason
Magnolia Oil Co
G. E. Furgason
Fort Stockton Realty & Abstract Co
Geo. B. Pace
Pace Auto Co
Leon Lake
Mr. Pace
Mr. McAfee
Mr. Furguson
del Beeman
McAfee
Mary Rush Bryson
Richard
Paul
Charles McAfee
Laura Fred
Lucile
Louise Furgason
Masonic Lodge
Ballinger
Bridge Party Honors Guests at Prickett Home
Mr and Mrs H B Prickett hosted a bridge party Friday in honor of Mrs Arthur Scudamore of Natchez Mississippi and Mrs Ed Doty Pecos bride. Eight tables played with high ladies score Mrs M S Hudson and prize fruit plate. High men score Mr H C Ferris and consolation Mr Dean. Honorees received linen towels and an ice course was served to numerous couples and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Prickett
Jane Looby
Ora Pruett
Evelyn Slack
M. S. Hudson
O. J. Bryan
H. C. Ferris
Dean
Ed. Doty
J. B. Howard
M. W. Collie
R. E. Williams
Walter Browning
David Tudor
W. W. Dean
Monroe Kerr
Pecos Residents Report Dazzling Skyfall Illusion
Last week in Pecos several witnesses saw a bright falling star so vivid it seemed to target each observer and appear ready to strike. The eerie phenomenon drew multiple accounts of the star appearing to phrase a direct fall toward individual viewers.
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Pecos
Cattlemen Face Large Losses as Beef Prices Lag
Snyder July 17 two shippers report sharp losses in cattle trading. A carload of extra good cows sold for 232 after freight and expenses, under $8 per head. Another shipper paid 12.50 per head, later classed as good cows in Kansas City, netting a loss of over 1 per head. Once cows fetched 60 to 70 dollars.
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Kansas City
Radio Club of Pecos Moves to New Rooms
The Radio Club of Pecos relocates from its current rooms to the old Palace Sweets building to eliminate hum from the Rialto Theatre motor generator. A two wire inverted L antenna will be installed and ready by next Tuesday.
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Radio Club OF
Pecos
Rialto Theatre
Palace Sweets
Phone 84 for Your Grocery Wants
Prompt delivery advertised for grocery needs with contact phone number 84. The brief highlights quick service and local shopping convenience.
Calotabs Promised Free From Nausea and Danger
The ad touts Calotabs as a de-nauseated calomel tablet promising easy nightly use with no taste or griping. It claims rapid cleansing effects and appetite return after one tablet with water, selling in sealed packages for 35 cents or 10 cents as trial size, with a druggist guarantee.
Cash Mercantile Company Trial Offer
A brief notice from Cash Mercantile Company inviting readers to try a portion of their services. The message emphasizes courtesy and appreciation and invites potential customers to experience a trial.
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Cash Mercantile Company
Notice of Trustees Sale in Reeves County Texas
Notice of sale under a deed of trust securing a note held by Citizens National Bank of Abilene. J. C. Hunt defaulted on a $4450 debt with 10 percent interest. Substitute trustee to sell at public auction on August 7, 1923, at the Pecos County Courthouse door to satisfy the indebtedness with a described Reeves County land parcel.
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Geo. L. Paxton
Citizens National Bank
Reeves County
Texas
Citizens National Bank of
Abilene
J. C. Hunt
Pecos
Land described in 1921 deed to Mee at Hunt sold to pay bank
Reeves County land described in a 1921 deed to Mee at Hunt by Elmo Wall and wife Lillie C Wall is being sold per a deed of trust to satisfy indebtedness to Citizens National Bank of Abilene Texas. The description cites Section 20 Block 55 Two 7 and certificate 5120-5332 with reference to recorded deed volume 51 page 444. Witness dated July 5 1923.
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Reeves
State of Texas
Hunt
Elmo Wall
Lillie C. Wall
Reeves County
Texas
Citizens National Bank
Abilene
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Browning
Court House
Main Street
D. E. Dues
New Mexico
Pecos, Texas
Taylor County
George L. Paxton
Barney Oldfield
Leader Grocery Co
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