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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1923
Page
4
A spirited gathering of mature business men and young energetic boosters energized Pecos about future development. The optimistic group pledged to keep Pecos in focus and ensure the city grows and gains wider recognition beyond its outskirts.
The Big Spring Herald reports a fall and winter effort to attract east and central Texas farmers to uncultivated fields. Thirty two 160 acre farms were opened to 32 families, creating new homes and farms near Big Spring. East Texas settlers take over 5,120 acres near South and north of the town.
J J Wheat pushes to drill a new well in proven Toyah Bell territory offering leases at eight dollars per acre for ten days. He faces cash shortfalls despite a standard rig nearly ready and bank funds tied to drilling costs. Ramsey No 2 may gush, boosting a potential surge for backers and readers of the Enterprise.
An editorial and a mass meeting of 25 to 30 businessmen and citizens spurred Pecos toward rapid Bankhead Highway completion. Voters favor transforming Pecos from stagnation to activity, directing Bankhead traffic through Pecos and boosting the city’s prospects.
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Friday night highlighted lively interest among Pecos business leaders in the town’s welfare despite the absence of the town’s longtime elder leaders.
The coldest weather of the winter affected Pecos and much of the country. Fruit was killed and the young Bermuda grass in Pecos yards was seared. Dry pastures will need rain soon after the cold west winds dried them out.
In Pecos residents sense a new era of prosperity unseen before. People talk about improved fortunes and rising prospects. the atmosphere reflects confidence in better times ahead.
The article argues for a broad, all southwest co operative marketing system led by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers association. It says co operative marketing promises stability for cattlemen, cushions drought and market swings, and strengthens buyers’ and sellers’ positions through union and intelligent sales and purchases.
The El Paso Times urges Southwestern cattlemen to unite behind a cooperative marketing movement. It argues the struggle aligns with commission houses and stresses loyal membership, steadfast cooperation, and showing collective intelligence to carry the effort to completion.
The Kesler family expresses heartfelt appreciation for the help and sympathy shown during illness and death. May God bless you. MR. AND MRS. I. T. KESLER AND FAMILY.
In gratitude to friends neighbors and the Fire Department the Nelson family expresses sincere thanks for material service and for expressions of sympathy received during the recent fire.
The ad promotes Blue Hog Breeding Co pigs noted for color growth and litter size. Eugene F. Kehoe, GM, will be at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas during March for inquiries. Also mentions a spring garment sale by the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church on March 30 and 31.
Election proclaimed in Pecos Independent School District to elect three trustees for a two year term. Vote April first Tuesday 1923 at City Hall Pecos City from eight A M to seven P M for qualified voters. Also includes citation by publication for Reeves County Court case No. 2294 involving Vendor's Lien note of 14 000 dollars and parties H E Barber et al.
Plaintiff seeks foreclosure of vendor's and deed of trust liens on properties in Loving county Texas. Note held by Jno Barbereaux assigned for collection with attorney fees. security includes sections 0 4 6 8 2 14 2 10 12 22 24 26 34 36 40 block 54 Tp 1 T and P Ry Co Surveys and sections 12 86 24 28 block 55 Tp 1 7 P Ry Co Surveys. W J Barber died in Eddy County New Mexico. heirs to be subjected to judgment. Court summons issued March 23 1923 with citation by publication.
A town election in Pecos City will choose two aldermen for two years. The voting will occur on the first Tuesday in April 1923 at City Hall from 8 AM to 7 PM. F P Richburg is the presiding judge with C McCarver as assistant judge and T F Slack and J W Wadley as clerks.
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