Mrs Overman Dies After Long Illness in Pecos
Mrs Marie Overman aged approaching eighty died Monday March 19 following months of illness from pneumonia. Born July 12 1843 she as a Pecos resident is survived by three sons George Clarence and Frank. Funeral services were held at the family home Monday at 3 30 by Rev C A Johnson with burial in Fairview cemetery beside her husband. The Enterprise extends condolences to the bereaved.
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Pecos
Frank
California
Overman
Christian Church
C. A. Johnson
The
Fairview
Pecos Steam Laundry Offers Home Laundry Service
Pecos Steam Laundry advertises in home service with call and deliver options. Rough dry price is 40 cents per dozen, contact by phone 168 for orders.
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Pecos
High way Robbers Look For Deals In New York City
A businesslike band of four in New York City targets clothing maker Jack Harris. The well dressed leader, a 4m mother, held up Harris, aided by a sleek seven car convoy with a uniformed chauffeur. The incident highlights increasing daring in street crime.
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New York City
Jack Harris
Cat or Kitten Mary and Betty Letter Gossip
A fragment shows Mary mentioning Jim in a letter claiming a fortune in Brazil and hints of his return. Betty questions the engagement lasting four years and teases about a possible rejection or flirtation.
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Mary
Jim
Brazil
Betty
Social Events Bridge Club Hosts Delights Guests
Mrs J B Howard hosted the Thursday Bridge Club with high score by Mrs Dorothy Heard. After games a salad course was served. Guests included Mrs Ethel Reynolds Mrs C J Bryan Mrs John Baker and Mrs H C Ferris. Next meeting is April 5 hosted by Mrs Dorothy Heard.
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J. B. Howard
Dorothy Heard
Ethel Reynolds
C. J. Bryan
John Baker
H. C. Ferris
Forty two Club Entertains Members With St Patrick Theme
Mrs. Tom McClure and Mrs. W W Runnels hosted a Forty two club afternoon at Mrs McClures home with five tables of players. Decorations tally cards score pads and refreshments including chicken salad sandwiches iced tea and angel food cake were served. Guests included Mrs L W Anderson Mrs J W Brooks Mrs Jim Camp Mrs Wylie Cole Mrs Will Cowan Mrs B R Stine Mrs Frank Cavett Mrs G B Finley Mrs W Garlick Mrs W R Glasscock Mrs John Lilly Mrs H N Lusk Mrs Sid Cowan Mrs Albert Sisk Mrs A G Taggart Mrs A E Wilcox Mrs J C Wilson and Mrs Roy Wilcox.
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Tom McClure
W. W. Runnels
McClure
St. Patrick
L. W. Anderson
J. W. Brooks
Jim Camp
Wylie Cole
Will Cowan
B. R. Stine
Frank Cavett
G. B. Finley
W. Garlick
W. R. Glasscock
John Lilly
H. N. Lusk
Sid Cowan
Albert Sisk
A. G. Taggart
A. E. Wilcox
J. C. Wilson
Roy Wilcox
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Virginia Bozeman
Friends of Miss Virginia Bozeman honored the 16th birthday with a surprise party on March 14. Guests provided refreshments and joined in games while a guest book styled as an autograph album held best wishes for the honoree.
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Virginia Bozeman
D. W. Bozeman
Distinguished Presbyterian Ladies Guest Visits Pecos
Miss Davidson, secretary of the womans work of the Presbyterian church, spoke at Pecos Thursday with the local auxiliary delivering instructional remarks. Representatives from Toyah Balmorhea and Barstow attended the meeting, and Miss Davidson was praised for her engaging personality and the value of her message.
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Bistingushed
Miss Davidson
Womans Work
Presbyterian Church
Pecos
Eherthes
Toyah
Balmorhea
Barstow
Toyah Orchestra Announces Two Recitals Next Week
The Toyah Public School Orchestra will give two recitals, one Thursday March 20 at the Toyah school auditorium and another Friday March 30 at Barstow for Barstow school orchestra. Directed by E L Harp and Mrs Harp, the about forty member group showcases improved strings and balanced harmony with programs including Sousa and Verdi works and student solos. The public of Reeves county is invited to attend both performances and support this home grown musical effort.
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Toyah Public School
Toyah
Barstow
E. L. Harp
Reeves County
Harp
Toyah Combination
el Paso
Theis Orchestra
The
South Bays
King Lear
Hazel
Clark
Sousa
Verdi
Beyer
Miss Bernard
Rollinsonr
Euphonium
Mr. Harp
Enchantment
Alberti
Patton
Chatman
Selo
Miss Andrews
Bunker Hilll—Lake
Gerard Comedy Players Tent Show in Midland
The Gerard Comedy Players perform in a Midland tent on a vacant lot north of the Mercantile, praised as a premier tented attraction. Mina Schuyler, violin soloist, earns special acclaim for Haydn Souvenir and faultless technique. She studied at the Metropolitan Conservatory of Chicago and trained by leading masters in America and Berlin.
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Midland Yane
Pecos
Court House
Ad Am
Midland Reporter
Gerard
Midland
Mercantile
Mina Schuyler
Haydn
Maude Powell
Lyceum and Chautauqua
Metropolitan Conservatory of Chicago
America
Berlin
Germany
Laxa Tive Brom quinine touted as superior tonic aid
The ad promotes Laxa Tive Brom quinine claiming stronger tonic and laxative effects with no nervousness and reduced head discomfort. It urges remembering E. W. Grove’s full name and signature for proof and endorsement.
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E. W. Grove
Taking Brother's Part Unfunny Exchange Grows Cruder
Dialogue shows Tommy retorting to an invited insult with terseness. Uncle challenges him about his baby brother crying, and Tommy replies with a biting comparison about hair, teeth, mobility, sleep, and being tickled. The exchange highlights sharp family ribbing and crude humor.
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Tommy
Tax Agent Encounter Across the Aisle
A passerby remarks on an income tax agent across the aisle. The exchange centers on wiping egg off a vest as a sly retort and a humorous crowd interaction in a public setting.
Pooty PAZO OINTMENT Revelation of Recurring Piles
Fragmentary ad style note claims relief from protruding piles using topical paste. Read as a low clarity medical brief with garbled branding and unclear efficacy statements.
United States Good Roads Show Heads to Greenville
The United States Good Roads Association announces a major display in Greenville South Carolina during Good Roads Week April 16 21. The exhibit spans over 1000 square feet at Textile Mall with road pictures maps and lab tests from the federal and state highway agencies. Prominent officials governors and lawmakers are supporting the event with delegates from dozens of states expected to attend.
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Greenville
S. C
Maren
United States Good Roads Association
Bankhead National Highway Association
U. S. Gvoa Noads
S C
J. A. Hountree
U. S. Good Roads Association
Thomas H. McDonald
Bureau of Public Roads
Textile Mall
U. & Good Roads
State Highway Department of
South Carolina
North Carolina
Rountree
U. S
Henry ©. Wallace
United States
Us & Ged
Tobacco in Any Form Declared Evil By Sage and Skeptic
A terse exchange features a quick agreement on tobacco’s harms with a sharp retort labeling cheroots as evil. The brief dialogue contrasts cautious caution with emphatic condemnation, capturing a public-health stance in compact form.
King Tut Furniture Move Marks Final Resting Place
A humorous note praises careful relocation of old King Tut's furniture though the ancient ruler did not survive to witness the day. The caption frames the scene as a cautious, staged move with a light tone.
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Tut
Long Term Loan Offer Amid Soldier Bonus Pause
A request proposes a long term loan of ten dollars from On’s, to be repaid the day soldiers receive their bonus. The note frames the loan as a generous temporary help with repayment aligned to the soldiers’ bonus arrival.
Sure He Did Waiter Fresh Paint Incident
A brief overheard exchange recalls a waiter noting fresh paint in a dining area. A patron jokes about the nearby ladies at the next table preparing to leave, while the staff advertises ladies calling cards at the same office.
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Seer Hlolloway
Proite
E. F. Fuqua
T. Ce Ry Co
E. A. Moberney
Carlsbad
Paige Jewett
Reeves and Culberson Counties
I. E. Smith
J. B. Sullivan
Ramsey Nursery
Austin
Bridge Club
Toyah Orchestra
Spergve
Good Road Association
DOPE
Toliver’s Dry Goods
Toyah Public School Orchestra
Barstow Public School Orchestra
Ours
Velocity Insurance
E. L. Collings Insurance Agcy
Grapefruit Oil ¢ Company
City Pharmacy
Ice
Pecos Light & Ice Company
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