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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
4
The Pecos Enterprise and Gusher consolidated on May 16 1925 under the ownership of Barney Hubbs and F Fancher Bell. Publication details include editors and post office matters with subscription and advertising rates listed for the combined paper.
A widow Mrs Frances Drake Nesbitt was murdered in Ohio. Her husband a young graduate confessed after hours of questioning claiming he saw red during the altercation. His defense argues temporary insanity sparked by blinding rage and questions why anyone should see red. The piece reflects on anger and the consequences of rage.
A public address laments the erosion of home life and parental responsibility amid modern entertainment. It warns the nation must awaken to the danger, calling for a cultural and educational shift to restore the home as a central moral institution.
Rev. Dr. S Parkes Cadman of Central Congregational Church Brooklyn is honored by his parish with a $25 000 purse and a great ovation on his 35th year in the ministry and 25th year as pastor. The gift reflects gratitude for a life of guidance and the principle of good will.
An editorial cautions against worry as a destructive habit and urges readers to quit. It notes weather, landlord notices, rising doctor bills, and warns that persistent anxiety may become real harm. The piece ends with a jab about the Charleston being barred from Concord public halls by the city’s mayor.
A Barstow Texas church requests attendance for worship every Sunday at 11 o'clock. The Church of Christ holds services at the local gathering place each Lord's Day.
March 28 schedule lists Bible study at 10 a.m. Lord's Supper at 10 45 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at Geo. F E. Dillon's home. All welcome to attend.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Sermon titled The Crucifixion. No evening service during revival at the Baptist church. Ladies Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 3 45. R. A. Dawson, Pastor.
Sunday School begins at 10 A M led by H H Johnson with a missionary program at 11. B Y P A meets 7 P M, evening service 8 P M. Circles meet Tuesday afternoon, Sunbeam Band 4 P M Tuesday, R A and Junior R A meet Tuesday evenings and Monday 4 P M at the church. G A meets Friday 4 P M as does Junior Y W A Friday 4 P M at Mrs W E Peers. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30, choir practice and orchestra rehearsal Thursday evening. I V Garrison Pastor.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Fred P Holt Supt Big Brotherhood Class at Pecos Auto Co at 10 00 a m All men are welcome Preaching at 11 00 a m League at 7 00 p m No evening service due to Baptist meeting Worship with them at that hour Pastor Walter H Vanderpool urges attendance and asks for a welcoming church with a message.
The Pecos Enterprise reports services for Sunday March 28 at First Christian Church with Bible school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 15 a m under Minister Geo H Hamilton. Evening services are canceled due to a Baptist church meeting.
Wealthy Texas cattleman and the world's greatest psychologist present a performance that promises to captivate audiences today and Friday.
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