Pecos Enterprise and Gusher Consolidation History
A historic note outlines the Pecos Enterprise and Gusher lineage from 1887 to 1925, detailing consolidations and key staff. It records owners Barney Hubbs and F Fancher Bell, with Bell as News Editor and Hubbs as Managing Editor, and notes post office rules and weekly publication deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley News
Pecos Weekly Times
Reeves County Record
Pecos Gusher
Enterprise and Gusher
Barney Hubbs
F. Fancher Bell
Barney Frgbs
Weight vs height warning from Dr. Sweet
A Chicago physician Dr Charles Clark Sweet warns that overweight is a serious risk stating a five foot person should weigh 110 pounds with five and a half pounds added per extra inch. He argues obesity accelerates deaths from Brights disease diabetes and heart disease and endorses controlled dieting under medical supervision to lose weight.
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L. L
Charles Clark Sweet
Chicago
Earth
Hornaday Calls for Stricter Wildlife Protection Now
Dr. William T. Hornaday, retired director of the New York Zoological Park, urges stronger protection of wildlife. He backs more game sanctuaries and tighter hunter bag limits after thirty years guarding the nation’s fauna, warning migratory birds and other species face immediate danger.
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America
William T. Hornaday
New York Zoological Park
Hornaday
Pecos Couple Wed in Barstow Ceremony
Miss Edith Weldy daughter of Pecos residents Mr. and Mrs. Weldy and Arch Hart were quietly married Sunday evening at Barstow with Judge Tucker officiating. The bride, a Mint employee, is a popular Pecos figure, while Hart serves as Precinct No. 1 constable and a U S Mail Service worker.
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Edith Weldy
Mayes Cash Grocery Special Sale Announcement
A brief notice announces a one day event at Mayes Cash Grocery with a special sale on Saturday only. It highlights limited timing and invites shoppers to visit the store for discounts and available items.
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Mayes Cash Grocery
Sunday School and Family Worship Service Notice
Sunday School at 10 A M led by Fred P Holt and Mrs Lillian Butler Lupts. Preaching at 11 A M, league at usual hour. This service replaces the 8:30 service. All are invited to bring children for a time of fellowship. Church with a message and a welcome. Walter H Vanderpool, Pastor.
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Fred P. Holt
Lillian Butler Lupts
Walter H. Vanderpool
First Baptist Church Sunday School and Activities
First Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 10 A M with J W Brown as superintendent. A business men Bible class meets at Ri Alto Theatre at 11 A M with pastoral sermon. B Y P U at 7 30 P M. Jr G A Wednesday prayer meeting Friday Jr Y W A meetings. Pastor I V Garrison invites all to attend and help improve services.
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J. W. Brown
Rialto Theatre
Leader
Kiser
Peer
Church of Christ Bible Study Service at Legion Hall
Church of Christ conducts Bible Study at 10 a.m. and Lord's Supper at 10 45 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at the residence of G. E. Dillon. A welcome to all.
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Legion Hall
G. IE. Dillon
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Vacation Church Plan
The Presbyterian Church holds Sunday school at 10 A M and morning service at 11 A M with sermons on The Love That Passeth Knowledge and What is the World Coming To. Evening service at 8:30 P M. Ladies Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 5 45 P M. A Daily Vacation Church program starts Saturday July 3 with all city Sunday Schools participating. Miss Isham of Richmond will meet committees. Balmorhea Church vesper at Kingston Ranch Me derra Canyon Sunday July 4 at 5 P M with Judge J F Ross and J A Crane as chief speakers. social hour of fellowship follows. Toyah Congregation members are invited.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Isham
Richmond
Kingston Ranch
Mederra Canyon
J. F. Ross
J. A. Crane
Toyah
That's Different Boss Reprimands Lying Emphasizing Truthfulness
A boss warns that promotion requires truthfulness and that the employee will never reach the presidency here unless honest. The employee responds that he does not want to be president, only a salesman.
Miss Minnie Osteen Quits Sheriff Race
Miss Minnie Osteen, once a candidate for Reeves and Loving Counties sheriff and tax collector, withdraws from the race. She asks supporters to back John Cowan, leaving Sheriff E B Kiser and Cowan as the two candidates. Osteen also thanks sponsors and friends for their backing as her campaign ends.
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Minnie Osteen
Reeves and Loving
John Cowan
Miss Osteen
E. B. Kiser
Reflections by Paine Life's Mirror
A poem reflects on humble origins comparing a lamp and a star to the speaker. The verse asks if personal fame matters beside small, steady lights and distant celestial verities, pondering usefulness and worth.
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Paine
Man O War Beaten First Race Then Wins Twenty Straight
Man O’War loses his first start but then retires with twenty straight victories. Owner Samuel D. Riddle boasted purses of 244565 and refused 400000. The horse’s screen debut occurs in Kentucky Pride at the Rialto Theater, directed by John Ford.
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Man O‘war
Samuel D. Riddle
Philadelphia
William Fox
Rialto Theater
Blue Grass Region
John Ford
Iron Horse
Fair Play
Kentucky
Blue Grass Country
America
Casey
Tron Horse
Bankrupt Antonio Rodriguez Adjudicated in Texas District Court
In the Matter of Antonio Rodriguez a bankrupt in the Western District of Texas Pecos Division he was adjudged a bankrupt on June 18 1926 and a first meeting of creditors is set for July 7 1926 at 10 in the forenoon in Fort Davis Texas at the District Court room creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business BEN RANDALL Referee in Bankruptcy
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Antonio Rodriguez
Fort Davis
Texas
Mayes Cash Grocery Rush Service Mentioned
A brief note states that Rush orders are delivered with special attention around the clock at Maye's Cash Grocery. The item emphasizes continuous service and customer care.
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Maye's Cash Grocery
Reeves County Democratic prelim announces candidates
The Enterprise is authorized to publish announcements of candidates for office subject to the Reeves County Democratic Preliminary action on July 24, 1926.
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Reeves County
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Pecos
Barstow
First Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Church OF Christ
Presbyterian Church
Buck Jones
Cowboy and
The
Mike
Wonder Girl
Sally O’neil
U. S
Pecos, Texas
Josie Sedgwick
Great West
Tom MIX
Glover & Grissom
District Court OF the United States
Western District OF Texas
Pecos Division
Ben Randall
Henry E. Webb
Court of Civil Appeals of
Sth Supreme Distrit of
Chas. Gibbs
A. M. Walthall
Chas. L. Klapproth
Frank Haag
Henry Russell
H. N. McKellar
Jesse B. Heard
W. A. Hendricks
T. Y. Moorhead
M. A. Dardin
W. D. Hudson
Fred Hall
Vannie Ingle
Roy I. Biggs
T. F. Slack
J. E. Eisenwine
J. J. Pope
Joe Duncan
R. N. Couch
R. F. Grissom
Hide & Animal Inspector
G. B. Rowden
J. L. Morrison
Mercantile
W. D. Casey
W. T. Garrett
Methodist Church Block
B. _T. Biggs
California
Clarke
Young Bell
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