Pecos Woman recalls 1886 panther escape near Monahans
Mrs. Monroe Kerr of Pecos recounts a harrowing attack by a full grown panther at a ranch near Monahans in 1886. Her father W A King and her brother defended by gunfire while baby siblings hid as the beast prowled the house, finally killed by a rifle shot after a tense chase. The panther measured 11 feet tip to tip and its pelt remained a home ornament for years. Kerr, born in South Carolina, moved with her family to Palo Pinto County in 1883 and then Ward County in 1886, recalling other frontier dangers.
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Monroe Kerr
Pecos
Star-Telegram
Star- Telegram
Mrs. Kerr
W A. King
Monahans
Che King
W. Miller
Bar King
Charles Ow
King
Oscail King
Kerr
South Carolina
Palo Pinto County
Ward County
Beauchamps Grief Deepens After Sister's Sudden Death
Mr and Mrs Harvey Beauchamp Jr were summoned to Dallas Tuesday by the sudden death of Mr Beauchamp’s sister. Funeral services were held in Dallas Wednesday and friends join in mourning this bereavement.
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Harvey Beauchamp Jr
Dallas
Mr. Beauchamp
Mrs Floyd Goodrich Undergoes Operation in Pecos
Mrs Floyd Goodrich was taken to Pecos for medical treatment and Monday morning underwent operation at the Camp and Camp hospital. Last reports from her bedside indicate she is doing all right.
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Floyd Goodrich
Pecos
Camp & Camp Hospital
Pioneer Pecos restaurateur Jim King Leaves Sign
Jim King, famed Pecos pioneer known for jam and eggs and burgers, has temporarily closed his longtime Second Street eatery. Once at the Citys Hotel coffee shop, waning tourist traffic led to the shutdown as investigators noted local officials in Wink were visiting for routine business. Deputy Summers and Judge W H Graham figure among mentions in a crowded, unclear dispatch.
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Jim King
Jim
Second Street
Men in Long Beards Revealed as House of David Members
Two men with flowing beards and uncut hair, described as part of the House of David cult, eschewing shaving and trimming, are identified in the report. The piece notes their appearance and religious practice as central details.
State Returns Escrow Funds From Road District 1 Reverts to County
Approximately $6,881 held in escrow by the state for Road District No. 1 on the Carvishudl Highway project is returned to the county after the state assumed full cost. County Judge J. B. Woolfolk announced the action, noting the discontinued old financing system and joint shares by county, state, and federal governments. The town of Pecos along the river and related local references are also noted in the scrambled text.
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Carvishudl
J. B Woolfolk
Carlsbad
India
Woolfolk
Roned
Three Producers In Ward County Fields This Week
Three oil producers reported in Ward County last week show varied results. Atlantic Oil Producing Co and Indian Territory Uluminating Co No 2 Jones produced 170 barrels daily, while Bentley and others No 1 Carson flowed 35 barrels daily. Postland No 1 Grimes reached pay at 2 570 feet, and Abell Brothers No 2 Shell Sloan drilled at 2 200 feet after gas shows. Gulf Production Co No 27 O’Brien reported lime drilling at 4 40 feet in Winkler county, the only Winkler showing.
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County
Atlantic Oil Producing Co
Indian Territory
Postland Oil Co
Grimes
Abell Brothers
Shell-Sloan
Southern Oil Co
Sloan
McCamey
Corey
Cos Survey
Winkler County
Gulf Production Cos
Gulf Production Cos No. 27
O'Brien
Sie Leet
Chevrolet Boosts February Production In Detroit
Chevrolet reports February output of 45 077 cars and trucks, up 7.3 percent from 42 a lot, with total 1933 model production reaching 150 000 units shown since December. Knudsen notes year to date had stronger dealer deliveries versus 1932.
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Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet
W. S. Knudsen
General Maager
Chevrolet Motor Company
Knudsen
February Production Split By Domestic Dealers In 1932
A historical note states months of 1932 and that of February's total production domestic dealers took 39 200 mod. It mentions the distribution of output between domestic buyers and other markets, reflecting market conditions of the period.
Foreclosure Suspension Bill Passes State House
The state house passed a bill suspending foreclosures of liens and real estate orders, with Governor Miriam approving immediately. The measure, introduced by Greathouse of Fort War, won 113 to 11 amid swift action.
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State House of Tives
Miriam
Greathouse
Fort War
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