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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1928

Page

4

Political Announcements in Democratic Primaries

The Enterprise notes candidates who have authorized their candidacy announcements for offices listed before their names, subject to the Democratic Primaries in July.

Pecos Citizens Urge Civic Growth Beyond Brick and Steel

An editorial from Pecos calls for broader city development as growth increases. It envisions more social activities, a community gym or Y, a swimming pool, a park, and luncheon clubs to foster interaction beyond business, encouraging Rotarians and Lions to participate in a more integrated civic life.

Pecos Kimanis

Silver Lining of Donations in West Texas Growth

A reflective column praises generous donations by business people and citizens that funded roads and public works in west Texas. It argues philanthropy built roads, showplaces, and civic improvements, and that communities thrive when residents give freely without expecting rewards.

West Texas

Would tha God the giftie gie us to see ourself

The piece muses on human nature and shared flaws. It cites a Midland Reporter story about Mr. Hogan investing in property and price rises in towns. It argues against overreacting to local issues and stresses common humanity, sacrifice, and the folly of fools.

Midland Reporter Hogan

Pecos Times Report From March 15 1911

Pecos Times dated Thursday March 15 1911 reports local affairs in Pecos City. Notable items include community updates, society notices, and brief notices of regional events. The page reflects early 20th century newspaper style with concise items and local reportage.

Balmorhea residents on varied business and travel

Perry Wagnon of the Balmorhea Mercantile Company was in town on business. W H Drummond took a early week trip to Toyah returning Monday. Mrs Pete Kennedy left for Carlsbad New Mexico for a short visit. Miss Lucille Leeman departs to visit friends and attend the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. J G Martin, formerly with Pecos Mercantile, returns home near Stanton to farm this year. Balmorhea public school closed for term. Misses McCarver, teachers, have returned home.

Perry Wagnon Balmorhea Merc. Co W. H. Drummond Toyah Lucille Leeman Fort Worth J. G. Martin Pecos Stanton Balmorhea McCarver

Thieves Loot Reeves County Mercantile in Toyah Robbery

Monday morning a rear entry burglary at Reeves County Mercantile in Toyah yielded about 250 dollars in jewelry and clothing. A night man spotted suspects loading loot, notified the yard crew and sheriff. Deputies caught three suspects in Pecos, one blamed a third accomplice.

Reeves County Holmes Cargill Pecos Toyah

Fire in Barstow Destroys Two Buildings at Fullerton Estate

A 4 15 am blaze in Barstow Texas destroyed two insured buildings owned by the Fullerton estate and Zack Carr. The Fuller building housed Erwin and Dodson general merchandise with stock valued at 8500 and 6500 insured while the Carr structure housed Philip Smith a druggist with stock valued at 3000 and 1800 insured. Losses totaled 18000 with 13500 insured. Cause unknown. The article notes abolition of capital punishment as a lynching remedy and quotes editorials from the Houston Post Dispatch and Pittsburgh Gazette.

Barstow Texas Fuller Estate Zack Carr Fuller Erwin & Dodson Philip Smith Carr

Public Auction Notice of Delinquent Property in Pecos City

Sheriff of Reeves County announces sale of Lot 9, Block 16, Original Town of Pecos City, Reeves County Texas, due to a delinquent tax judgment. The sale is scheduled for the first Tuesday in April 1928 at the Pecos County Courthouse, 2 to 4 pm, to satisfy a $31.27 judgment plus costs, with rights of redemption and possible bid to the State if no bidders.

State OF Texas Reeves A. D District Court L. Working BR. T. Biges Pecos City Reeves County Texas

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Pecos Valley Enterprise and Gusher Barney Hubbs F. Fancher Bell 70Th Judicial District Roy I. Biggs H. N. McKellar Wm. L. Kerr Vannie Ingle ER. B. Kiser W. D. Hudson W. A. Hendricks A. J. Adcock R. N. Couch J. E. Eisenwine J. J. Pope le Grand Merriman Pecos, Texas Zane Grey Nevada Gome Felix the Cat Swim Bebe Daniels Paramount Janet Gaynor Pete Kennedy Carlsbad New Mexico Northrup & Carr San Angelo Westexas Highland Hatcheries J. H. Nail Mgr Alpine Houston Post-Dispatch Sheriff's Sale B. Kiser Christian Church J. H. Wilhite Pecos Valley Hatchery H. C. Bryan Farm F. C. Bates Depot Balmorhea Road E. F. Griswold Finley House Ward, Loving Reeves Counties J. Green Lubbock Dr. Joplin Wink Monahans A. R. Temple Elm St Dallas Big Springs J. F. Williams W. Broadway Ardmore Oklahoma John J. Ivy Hart Schaffner Marx Pecos Mercantile CO
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