Pecos Locals and Visitors Schedule Encampment News
A long list of Pecos residents and guests visit Paisano Encampment and nearby towns this week. Frank Powell a business visitor in Pecos. Mrs Sid Kyte and son Mac. Mrs Marot Cowan and children. Ira J Bell returns to Los Angeles. Mrs John Howard visits El Paso. Tom James from Odessa. H H Johnson to Paisano. George Morrison departs for Paisano Encampment. more from Pecos and surrounding areas travel for encampment week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Kyte
Son Mac
Paisano
Ira J. Bell
Los Angeles
Pecos
John’ Howard
el’ Paso
FE. L. Harp
Ernest
Paisano Baptist Assembly
Paisano Orchestra
Roswell
New Mexico
Card of Thanks for Tax Assessor race support
I express sincere thanks and appreciation for the support shown by friends in the recent Tax Assessor race. I remain friends with those who did not favor my candidacy and would not sever friendships on such grounds. Box ST7 El Paso Texas. MOOS Tk
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el Paso
Texas
Candidate thanks supporters in second primary bid for Tax Assessor
The letter from Mrs. T. Y. Moghrhead expresses gratitude to key allies for backing her Tax Assessor candidacy and asks for continued support at the polls in the upcoming second primary. It includes a personal pledge to honor the trust placed in her if elected.
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Sam
E B Kiser Promises To Enforce Law For All People
In a public note to Reeves and Loving counties, E B Kiser thanks voters for their support in the recent election and pledges to serve impartially in enforcing the law as the servant of all the people.
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Reeves and Loving Counties
E. B. Kiser
Gratitude From Seventieth Judicial District Winner Chas Klapproth
Chas L Klapproth thanks voters of the Seventieth Judicial District for backing him in last Saturday's election. He expresses appreciation for supporters and promises to merit the confidence by doing his best in the office.
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Seventieth Judicial District
Chas. L. Klapproth
Glover Buys Out Partner in Pecos Filling Station
Grissom becomes sole owner of the Glover Grissom Garage and filling station on Third Street after purchasing H C Glover’s stake. The business serves local and tourist traffic. Holsey Glover and family plan to move toward Del Rio Texas, weighing several relocation options for their future home as Halsey and family depart Pecos.
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Grissom
Glover & Grissom
H. C. Glover
Bob Grissom
Oram Green
Third Street
Holsey Glover
Pecos
del Rio
Texas
Halsey
Bridge Party Hosted by Misses Jane and Katherine Dean
Misses Katherine and Jane Dean entertained a large crowd Wednesday night at the Dean home for a bridge party. Twenty six players joined in lively games with Ruby Mae Beauchamp winning high and Eva Richburg low. An appetizing salad course was served to a long list of guests including Mrs Chas Manahan Mrs R D Mahoney Mrs Kenneth Regan Mrs H B Prickett and many others.
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Dean
Katherine
Jane Dean
Ruby Mae Beauchamp
Eva Richburg
Chas. Manahan
R. D. Mahoney
Kenneth Regan
H. B. Prickett
Misses Clayton
Galbraithe
Irene Prewit
Lucile Prewit
Bettye Harrison
Billy Harrison
Vannie Ingle
Rose Briscoe
Louise Starley
Mary Stine
Annie Lou Cole
Dorothy Sisk
Aileen Love
Warren Collings
Lucile Ruhlen
Merry Wives Club Honors Mrs Stine in Pecos Lawn Party
The Merry Wives Club of Pecos entertained for Mrs B R Stine who is moving to Amarillo at Mrs Wildie Runnels home on a Tuesday evening. A seven o clock chicken dinner was served on the lawn followed by lively games of forty two. Eleven members attended with out of town guest Mrs Johnson of Keatchie La.
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Merry Wives Club
Pecos
B. R. Stine
Amarillo
Wildie Runnels
Runnels
Mrs. Johnson
Keatchie, la
Swim and Picnic Honors Miss Addie Lee Johnson
Miss Annie Evelyn Roberson honored her friend Miss Addie Lee Johnson of Keatchie Louisiana with a Wednesday swimming party and picnic. The group traveled by truck to the river at five o'clock, enjoyed a swim, then returned for a picnic dinner. Dancing kept guests entertained until 10, then they returned home by truck. It was described as one of the best parties of the season.
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Annie Evelyn Roberson
Addie Lee Johnson
Keatchie
Louisiana
Appreciation Note From Pecos Sheriff Candidate
A Pecos sheriff candidate thanks supporters for loyal backing in a measured message. He accepts defeat without malice and expresses respect for the opposing campaign, noting disappointment tempered by true friendship and commitment to Pecos’s advancement.
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Pecos
New Christian Pastor Leads Pecos Church on Sunday
Rev. Roy Thompson formerly of Fort Stockton preached his first sermon at Pecos Christian Church Sunday morning. His earnestness and clear message impressed the congregation, who welcome the Thompsons to the community after moving to Pecos last week.
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Roy Thompson
the Christian Church
Pecos
Toyah
Fort Stockton
Christian Church
Rev. Thompson
Thompson
Lecos
Couch thanks Vrecinet No 4 citizens for primary support
R N Couch expresses gratitude for the confidence shown in the recent primary. He pledges to work with the commissioners court to keep taxes low and secure value for every dollar while improving districts and boosting the town.
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Vrecinet No. 4
Commissioners' Court
R. N. Couch
Good Rains Reported North of Pecos
Encouraging rains north of Pecos this week boost cotton prospects. Carl Porter of Patrol reported Pecos received two inches of rain and expressed optimism for a good yield if pests stay away.
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Carl Porter
Pecos
Pecos Takes Double Dose in Sunday Games
The Marfa Mountaineers avenged losses by beating Pecos twice in Pecos Sunday by 4 to 0 and 3 to 1. Pitcher Slim Knight starved the mound for Pecos, aided by missing four regulars. Marfa’s Howard opposed Knight in both games amid rain and travel delays.
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Pecos
Marfa Mountaineers
Mountain City
Slim” Knight
Marfa
Howard
Knight
Ben Palmer Introduces Hoffman Press To Tailoring Shop
Ben Palmer, tailor, adds a Hoffman press with new boiler and fixtures to his shop. The press arrived Tuesday and was installed Wednesday, replacing an older model by about ten years. The upgrade promises faster, higher quality work and improved service.
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Hoffman
Ben Palmer
Taylor
Ben
New Boot and Shoe Shop For Pecos
J F Kirschvink will open a boot and shoe shop in Pecos on August 3 in the small building beside the Pecos Mercantile on Oak Street opposite the post office. The shop will offer cowboy boots repairs and a fully equipped shop. He plans to move his family to Pecos soon and become permanent residents.
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J. F. Kirschvink
Pecos
Pecos Mercantile Co
Oak Street
Kirschvink
Pecos Enterprise Publishes Special Dam Edition Jubilation
The Pecos Enterprise released a special sixteen page edition inviting all of Texas to Pecos for a jubilee on Tuesday July 20. The edition celebrated the Hudspeth Dam Bill signing by Congress with thousands of visitors from far and near attending.
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Pecos
Texas
Congress
Bigpring Herald
Mexico and Africa Duelly Clash in Mercantile Alley Bout
The piece details a Tuesday afternoon street duel in Mercantile alley between Mexican fighter Juanito and rival Chocolate Drops of the House of Rameses 11. Juanito wins amid cheering Spaniards as spectators praise his heady tactics and punching power. The crowd jests about future matchups and warns the loser.
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Juanito
House of Rameses 11
Brian du Bois
Gilbert
Chocolate
Juanito Begain
Bretheren
Dempsey
Duanilio
Pedro
Winkler's showcases new goods with pleasure
A local note highlights Winkler's displaying a selection of goods with evident enthusiasm. The message conveys a cordial invitation to shoppers to view offerings at the store.
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Winkler’s
Kiser Re-elected Sheriff Receives Congratulatory Letters
E. B. Kiser has been re-elected sheriff of Reeves and Loving Counties. He received congratulations from officials including A. H. Woelber Deputy United States Marshal in El Paso and R. H. Colvin of the Department of Justice Investigation in El Paso. They praise his cooperation against lawbreakers and affirm support for his continued office. The letters are printed here.
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E. B. Kiser
Reeves
Loving
Law
A. H. Woelber
United States Marshall
el Paso
R. H. Colvin
Department of Justice of Investigation
Texas
Kiser
Sheriff E B Kiser Re-Election Congratulatory Note
The Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation offers hearty congratulations and best wishes to Sheriff E B Kiser of Pecos County Texas for his successful re election. It expresses appreciation for mutual cooperation and assistance provided by the sheriff and deputies during the past term.
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Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation
E. B. Kiser
Pecos
Texas
Re-election congrats from U S Marshal to Pecos Sheriff
A letter dated July 26 1926 from the United States Marshal in the Western District of Texas to Mr E B Kiser Sheriff of Reeves County Pecos Texas congratulates him on his re election. It extends best wishes to Louis and the group and to Mr Kiser with respectful regards from Deputy A H B ie.
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Department of Justice
United States Marshal
Western District of Texas
Hil Paso
Texas
E. B. Kiser
Reeves County
Pecos
Kiser
Louis
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Tom James
Odessa
H. H. Johnson
George Morrison
Seth Breeding
Water ‘Association
San Angelo
C. J. Blackburn
Fort Worth
J. T. Hubbles
Joe Holsebeke
Milford Howard
David Wood Bozeman
Roy Littlefield
Paisano Baptist
The
Pass
W. WY. Dean
Clondcroft
John Howard
Fl Paso
Tillman Durtin
Enterprise
Red Bell
Clarence Bell
Carlsbad
N. Mex
Bill Ross
Paisano Pass
Maggie Glover
Will Cowan
Virgie
Myrtle
Clinton
Bill
Harry Clinton
Harry Jr
M. A. Dardin
Bob Stevenson
Mrs. Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
R. E. L. Parks and
Mily
Elkhart
M. A. Durdin
Mr. Parks
Durdin
Ethel Reynolds
Heard
Pacific Coast
California
Carrie Glover
University of Colorado
Boulder
Carrie
R. Rhodes
Manon
Friendship
Arkansas
Ft Worth
Dallas
Pat Moran
Mamie
Pecos Mony
Viners
Pat
Charlie Armstrong
Cal Smith
L. E. Leckhart
Lockhart Bros. Oil Co
Ted Black
Charles R. Dyes
Barstow
H. Ss. Benge
Colorado
Snyder
Mr.Morley
North Pecos
Alexander
R. A. Dawson
Presbyterian
Passano ‘Bass
F. M. Sessions
Wells
J. L. Morrison
Bob Mahoney
Frank Langham
Harsey
Gordon Langham
Miami
Kate L. Vaughan
Bettye Watson
Miss Watson
Paisano Baptist Ecampment
Mrs. Harper
Walter Jones
Jones
Beatrice Bowie
Pecos Mercantile Company
University of Texas
Austin
Miss Cole
Lilly Cole
University
University of Texas, At Austin
Claudia Tatum
Kermit, Texas
Tatum
Eloise Wheat
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Green McCombs
Jack
Ed. Otto
Big Spring
H. T. Gibbs
Burl R. Stine
Houston
Smarey Ross
Gten McKee
Auline Stephens
Gladys* Lawson
Dagmah Rawlings
Trent
Fern Biggs
Corinne Miller
Sid Kyle
Nina Kountz
Balmarder
Morrison Sanitarium
Proctor Camp
Dan Bowie
Milton Wadley
Herbert Holloway
R. Roberson
R. K. Bell
Bell
Lorena Farr
Phoenix
Neeley
van ‘Horn
Rankin
J. T. Hubbs
Mrs. T. Y. Mogrhiead
Glover
Misses Jane
Katherine Dean
Stine
New Christian
Winkler
Pecos Enterprise
Lon Chaney
Mexico
Africa
A. HB
United States
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