Pecos Defeats Pyote for First Baseball Victory
Pecos wins its first game of the season 9 to 1 over Pyote on May 13. Adams pitched for Pecos with Walden catching, while Watson and Pattman contributed key hits. Pyote, short handed, struggled against Pecos strong defense and timely hitting.
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Pecos Ball Club
Pyote
Adams
Walden
Watson
Shorty Pattman
Lybrand
Mount
Wicker
Paitman
Wadley
Lacardio
School Bonds Need Big Favor Return
School trustees and faculty urge every eligible voter to back the bond issue for a new high school building with auditorium gym and rooms for technical classes. Sentiment is strong with little opposition, and organizers warn against anti bonds slipping through. They claim taxes will not rise if approved and stress duty to support expanded education facilities.
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J. R. Humphrey
Ball Club Eyes Win Over Marfa Mountaineers Next Sunday
The Pecos Club aims to defeat Marfa Mountaineers next Sunday the 20th to regain honor in the ragged belt. They boast a strong infield and expect improvements from the outfield to boost hitting and catching during the clash.
Pseudo-Editor Takes Flight Per Reason
The editor and Pat Farris of Los Angeles flew to Dallas on Sunday, enjoying the thrill of air travel and a new view of the land. He joked the trip delays this edition and muses on making flying a future Irish custom while acknowledging the editor’s poor self-portrait.
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Ris
Los Angeles
Dallas
Cowtown
Cowboy Band to Perform Sunday at First Baptist
Rev. L V Garrison announced a concert by the Fowber Band of Simmons University at First Baptist Church Sunday evening May 20. The band, official Confederate Veterans' band, will play religious selections and provide a delightful evening starting at eight.
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Fowber
Simmons University
First Baptist Church
L. V. Garrison
South
Confederate Veterans
Rev
Garrison
Pecos High Senior Class to Hold Baccalaureate and Commencement
Seniors of Pecos High School class of 1928 will have baccalaureate services Sunday May 20 at First Baptist Church with Rev. L H Thompson and Rev. I V Garrison assisting. Seventeen seniors are slated to graduate and diplomas will be presented by Supt J R Humphrey. Commencement follows Tuesday at 8:30 p m with President J A Hill of West Texas State Teachers College delivering the address. Everyone invited.
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First Baptist Church
L. H. Thompson
I. V. Garrison
J. R. Humphrey
Pecos High School
Pres
J. A. Hill
West Texas State Teachers College
Supt. Humphrey
Jim King Re-Opens Shop After Fire
Jim King the hamburger king of Pecos reopens his lunch room after a fire several weeks earlier. He offers short order service to longtime customers and mentions Walter Johnson and Gene Tunney in his remarks.
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Jim King
Pecos
Walter Johnson
Gene Tunney
Jim
Firefighters Feast After Practice Courtesy of Gochicoa
Fortunate Santa Rosa firemen received a lavish en chillada supper from David Gochicoa after Thursday practice. Young Joe Bob Kelton won two bottles and two dimes from the hose spray, with Kid King and Kid Thomas also tallying pay bottles, as about twenty boys joined the feast and praised the host. A small boy reported firemen drinking beer, then sought help downtown to curb the intoxication.
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Joe Bob Kelton
Kid King
Kid Thomas
New Stop System Aims to Speed Texas Pacific Line
President Lancaster of the Texas & Pacific Railway announces an automatic stop signal system from Dallas to Toyah Wis to speed service and reduce collision risk. Engineers expect completion by January 1, 1920, with the entire main line to Toyah westward equipped for safety and efficiency.
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Dallas
Toyah Wis
Lancaster
Texas & Pacific By. Company
Toyah
Bowles Enters Race For Commissioner
E G Bowles announces his candidacy for Precinct No 1 A county commissioner, challenging incumbent J K Fisenwine. He pledges economical yet progressive tax use, road improvements for the greatest number, and two years of service after a long county tenure.
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E. G. Bowles
J. K. Fisenwine
Bowles
Commissioners Court
Local News Hints From a Substitute Editor
A towheaded substitute editor in Milam Taylor reports on a busy week across town. Jno Ivy claims a good week despite bad weather. The Mint Cafe touts a strong week. Albert Pask built shelves for The Pecos Enterprise. Hl H Johnson hosted a free Mothers Day matinee. The Cohens and Kelleys in Paris performed a funny play. The note hints at modesty and rule bending in reporting.
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Milam Taylor
Jno
Ivy
Mint Cafe
Pecos
Albert Pask
Hl. H. Johnson
Cohens
the Kelleys
Paris
West Texas Sees Beneficial Weekend Rainfall Across State
Heavy weekend rains drenched Pecos with 2.60 inches and reached from Fort Worth to El Paso. Since May 2 the district has measured about three and a half inches, filling dry lakes and dampening pessimism. Abilene reported over six inches while other towns noted heavy precipitation. Cowmen welcomed relief, farmers saw some crop losses but not ruinous.
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Pecos
Fort Worth
el Paso
Abilene
Grand Jury Returns Eight True Bills in City Case
Grand Jury finds eight true bills indicting multiple defendants including Katy Collins. One indictment charges murder in the slaying of her husband. Others accuse assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, and forgery. Katy Collins pleads not guilty. trial set for Thursday with a special venire of sixty jurors.
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Katy Collins
Westess
Drummonds Granddaughter Appears in Floyada Film
Floydada screened A Floydada Sheik filmed last week featuring 16 local performers. Jane Rogers, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W H Drummond, played a juvenile role and earned praise for her interpretation. Betty Jane plans a screen test.
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Floydada
Exploration Well Making Hole Now Near Pecos
Oil field notes report continued drilling activity in Pecos and Reeves counties. The Exploration well north of Pecos reaches about 2 840 feet with progress toward summer completion. Other wells, including Grisham-Hunter Alex Sievers No 1 and Lepp Nos 1 2, show activity with depths around 3 985 and 900 feet as crews chase oil shows and pay in challenging formations.
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Pecos
Grisham-Hunter
Alex Sievers
Reeves County
Delaware
Lepp No
Lockhart & Co
Loving County
Hadreck
Ramsey
Delaware Oil Corporations
Lockhart & Company
Bowen & Wells
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Flores-Kingston
Earl W. Brookswell
Eddins
Aviator Praises Pecos Airport During Visit
An aviator visiting Pecos with Brick Elliott praised the Pecos Airport noting its all weather usability drainage and smooth field. He suggested minor improvements including a 100 yard extension and a hangar roof to make the field ideal. He learned to fly in the army and expects aviation to become common in every town.
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First National Bank
Farris
Pecos Motor to Erect New Garage and Headquarters
Pecos Motor Company plans a new one story brick garage and headquarters on Bankhead corner west of First Methodist Church. The 75 by 115 foot site will house departments and park 100 cars with a 67 by 37 display room for Fords. The chocolate mottled brick building will feature white filler and aims for efficiency and attractive appearance on Broadway of America, two blocks from Oak Street.
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America
Oak St
van Horn
Hardy & Son Plan New Shop Building
Jesse Hardy announced Hardy & Son ordered plans for a new garage and agency headquarters for the Oakland & Pontiac motors on the corner east of their present site. They plan a model plant to expand patronage with a showroom, a modern machine shop, and a fully upgraded repair department while retaining the old headquarters for storage and other departments.
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Hardy & Son
Oakland Pontiac
Jesse Hardy
West Texas
Grocery Installs Cooling System in Pecos Market
Pecos Mercantile Company installed friga daire cooling units in the grocery and meat departments this week to improve food quality and preservation. A vegetable fruit case and multiple meat cases were added along with a meat market slicer touted by Bob Lewis as the best in the country.
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Pecos Mercantile Company
Bob Lewis
Cornelius Brown Dies in California Former Pecos Sheriff
Cornelius Brown former Pecos sheriff died Tuesday at his home in San Pedro California. He was a brother in law to Mrs A J Cooksey a champion of this city and his death saddened local residents.
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Cornelius Brown
Pecos
San Pedro
California
A. J. Cooksey
Three Garages Lead New Building List
Local businessmen plan more than 100000 dollars in new construction to house expanding operations. Zimmer Hardware, Pecos Motor, and J A Hardy & Son announce enlarged showrooms for cars, with Hotel Graham steel frame rising and K and H Theatre, Bryan Bozeman, and Airdome projects slated. The Texas Louisiana Power plant completed and soft water installation planned, signaling expected industrial and mercantile growth.
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Zimmer Hardware Co
Buick
Pecos Motor Co
Ford
J. A. Hardy & Son
Oakland
Pontiac
Leader Grocery Company
Graham
K. & H. Theatre
Bryan-Bozeman
Airdome
Lawson
Pecos
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Zimmer Garage Project Expands Buick Showroom near Old Site
H C Zimmer funds and starts a new 75 by 110 foot building across from the former Zimmer Hardware site to house Buick sales and a large display room. The structure will include a garage, storage for cars, and a modern showroom as the firm continues its growth and long local presence as a pioneer blacksmith turned businessman.
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Buick Cars
Zimmer Hardware Company
Zimmer
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Ternoon
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Ile
Will
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Gochicoa
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Santa Rosa
Dave
Texas & Pacific
Niso
West
Texas
Negress
W. H. Drummonds
Floyada
Field
Brick Elliott
Pecos Motor
Ford Agency
Hwy
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Prietor
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Erec
Ted
Ent
Zimmer Bldg
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Ness
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