Tom Duncan of Toyah Dies after Long Illness
Tom Duncan prominent Toyah citizen dies at about 3:10 Sunday morning after a decline following a fall and related injuries. Born 1869 in Mills County Texas, he built a ranching empire in Jeff Davis County and served as vice president of First National Bank of Toyah. He married Annie Chalk in 1889 and was active in Democrat politics and local fraternal orders. Funeral held at home with Dr Irving of Fort Davis officiating.
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William Thomas Duncan
Toyah
First National Bank of
Mills County
Texas
Marih
James
Elizabeth Jane
Thomas) Duncan
Tennessee
Forties
Kaufman County
James Duncan
Jeff Davis County
Tom Duncan
Reeves County
Duncan
Annie Chalk
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Woodmen of the World
Skillman Grove
West Texas steers fetch record high prices in years
Cattle in West Texas sell at the highest prices in three years from 55 to 65 dollars per head. Fred F. Chase and Eugene A. Chase purchase 2000 head in Tom Green and Sutton counties, with other sales to Russell & Arledge, George S. Allison, and W. O. Schultz. Steer quality and improving ranges credited for price rise. top price so far 65 dollars paid by W. O. Schultz for Hereford steers.
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San Angelo
West Texas
Tom Green
Sutton
Fred F. Chase
Council Grove
Kan
Eugene A. Chase
Junction City
Russell & Arledge
George S. Allison
Sonora
Delvey
Chase Brothers
Sam Waring
Eden
W. O. Shultz
Paint Rock
Waring
Shutz
W. A. Hoffman
Mason County
Kansas
Pecos Studio Moves to Dawson Building New Quarters
The Pecos Studio relocates to the Dawson building just south of the Pecos Hotel. Howard has secured top photography equipment and a modern electric printer and developer to boost speed and quality. Visit to see the improved facilities and services.
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Pecos
Dawson Building
Pecos Hotel
Howard
Photographers Arts
West Texas Sees Prolonged Rainfall Across Reeves County
Reeves county endures steady drizzle through the week turning Pecos streets muddy. The cool, persistent rain slows field work but benefits winter grazing by reducing weed growth and improving pasture prospects.
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Reeves County
Pecos
Cattle Movements From Valley For Auction Sale
Twenty cars of calves and steers shipped last week from the valley include five cars from Julius Eisenwine, six from George Duncan, and nine from W. D. Casey. The cattle were sold to The Standard Live Stock Commission Company of Wichita through H. F. Anthony of Pecos. Anthony also sold one car of grade bulls from the Odessa area to Arizona buyers. The Standard Company advertises an auction sale of calves and steers from Fort Davis and Valentine country.
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Julius Eisenwine
George Duncan
W. D. Casey
Standard Live Stock Commission Company
Wichita
Kansas
H. F. Anthony
Pecos
Anthony
Arizona
Odessa
Standard Company of
Fort Davis
Valentine
Try One of Those 25c Wanted and Make Money
A terse pitch urges readers to join in a scheme offering quick profits for small upfront buys. It promises easy money and common participation, citing others who reportedly succeeded and inviting readers to act now. The message emphasizes urgency and secrecy.
Funeral Held For Toyah Resident Duncan
Large crowd attended the funeral of Mr. Duncan in Toyah with many cars from surrounding areas. The service closed the family homecomings, and businesses remained closed in tribute. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. Albert Tinnin, three sons James Willie K. and Aubrey S. Duncan, his mother Mrs. Jane Duncan, sister Mrs. Frank Billingsea, brother Joe Duncan of Toyah, and brother George Duncan of El Paso.
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Tom Duncan
Gibbons
Odessa
Albert Tinnin
Mr. Duncan
Duncan
James
Willie K
Aubrey S. Duncan
Jane Duncan
Frank Billingsea
Joe Duncan
Toyah
George Duncan
Rumors of Attempted Assault Prove False
Rumors of a serious crime circulated in Pecos this morning but investigation showed little foundation. A hungry Mexican allegedly forced entry at Toyah to find food. a black man held at Hermosa was released after innocence proved. The Mexican suspect from Toyah is in custody awaiting burglary charges.
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Pecos
Harry Wells
Toyah
Hermosa
Middleton
Service Free Cuts Benefit Pecos City Studio and Local Cafes
For nearly two years the Enterprise has paid $12 monthly for the Autocaster service to aid readers and advertisers. The cuts, including feature and advertising cuts created by experts, are used across the paper and in ads such as Pecos City Studio Johnston Cafe and Mint Cafe. Last week Rialto Theatre ad also featured. Use of these ads is encouraged for any town business.
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Enterprise
Pecos City
Johnston Cafe
Mint Cafe
Pecos to resume city whistle schedule
The Pecos Power and Ice Company will resume daily whistle blows at 7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. starting Monday. The town, previously without the signal, gains a convenient time reference for workers and residents alike.
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Pecos
Pecos Power & Ice Company
Hudspeth to Vote Against Ship Subsidy Bill
Congressman Claude B. Hudspeth leaves for Washington to cast a vote against the ship subsidy bill, calling it a corporate bounty of 375 million dollars. He also praises the Smith McNary irrigation measure and notes strong Democratic support and regional interests. Hudspeth's district totals show he outpolled rivals by 9,000 votes. He returns to his Val Verde Crockett ranch after rains boost the range.
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Hudspeth
el Paso Times
Claude B. Hudspeth
Washington
House
Arizona
New Mexico
Wyoming
Montana
House Irrigation Committee
Congress
Big development eyed in Pecos oil field by Omaha investors
J. W. OConnell Dr J H Atkisson and partners visited the Enterprise office with plans to drill the Willoughby No 2 and other Reeves county wells They aim to start immediately with a standard rig and a 24 hour shift if a rig can be secured They will drill deep if needed to prove a productive interval and expect to spur regional development with no expense spared once underway The Enterprise sees their visit as a catalyst for Pecos field growth.
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J. W. O’connell
Omaha
Nebraska
J. H. Atkisson
Enterprise Office
Reeves County
C. H. Willoughby
Ferguson
O’connell
el Paso
Wiloughby
el Paso- Saragosa
Pecos
Pecos Second Farmer's Day Saturday 25th
Weather threatens to spoil Farmer's Day yet merchants prepare bargain tables with fixed prices. Town residents urged to attend and bring tickets for the drawing with a $75 store prize for the white holder and a $75 phonograph for the Mexican holder of the lucky number.
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Pecos
Toyah Orchestra Recital Proposed for Pecos by PTA
A plan to bring the Toyah Orchestra to Pecos for a PTA recital is discussed at the association’s next meeting. Active members favor an entertaining and instructive event with local talent support. Mrs. Lillian Butler and Mrs. Sam Johnston have offered to sing, with a possible postholiday recital if arrangements succeed.
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Toyah
Pecos
Parent-Teachers Association
Lillian Butler
Sam Johnston
Farm markets report trends in wool and mohair prices
The piece notes strong demand as livestock traders report Wood commanding good prices. It mentions a fall clip sold at 47 cents and mohair at 67 cents per pound, reflecting favorable market conditions for sheep and goat producers.
Willoughby Seeks Oil From Burchard No. 1 Near Toyah
C H Willoughby reports drilling progress on the Bur chard No 1 in the Pecos district nine miles north of Toyah. He explains past tests on Toyah Bell No 2 and Tatum Lease S yndicate wells, and says the Burchard No 1 aims to prove oil in a threatened area near three dry holes. He claims no glory, seeks mutual Pecos district development, and plans well and land sales for stockholders.
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Coe
Toyah
Pecos
C. H. Willoughby
Mr. Willoughby
Toyah Bell No
Tatum Lease Syndicate
Leatherman
Burchard No. 1
Willoughby
Pecos d
Laura well status and possible Rovarn rig move
The Enterprise reports uncertainty about the Laura well with Granger and Green planning to move their rotarn rig to Ramsey No. 2. The Laura may be abandoned after reaching about 2700 feet due to obstructions. Free oil appears at depth, suggesting oil in the lower section.
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Laura Well
Granger & Green
Ramsey No. 2
Laura
Wheat Well progress reported by Jim Wheat
Jim Wheat says progress is satisfactory and preparations to start work on the well are underway. He promises to share worthwhile details with the public soon through the Enterprise.
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Jim Wheat
Bell Well drilling presses at 3350 foot level
Work continues steadily at the Bell Well with drilling around the 3350 foot level. For a week the crew has penetrated four foot thick grey lime to white and brown layers, now drilling gray shale saturated with oil. Officials indicate the formation looks highly encouraging.
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Bell
Toyah Bell Well Oil Flow Persists After Repair Efforts
A contact reports the Toyah Bell well continues to overflow and spill oil despite a clogged hole near the well. The Enterprise team notes the flow recurs every few days, hampering containment efforts.
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B. Ramsey
Willoughby Well resume after contractor completes Burchard work
The Willoughby well will restart operations as soon as drilling contractor Mr Hopper finishes work on the Burchard well. The note reiterates prior plan to resume once the contractor completes required tasks.
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Hopper
Burchard
Hershenson Well Drilling Progress Ongoing
The Hershenson well drilling continues without let up as operations proceed in good shape and steady effort remains focused on keeping the project on track.
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Mershenson
District Court Opens Under Judge Gibbs for Week
District court convened Monday November 20th with Judge Gibbs presiding. Foreclosure by default yielded a few judgments. The grand jury adjourned to reconvene December 4th with no indictments yet. A long civil docket remains. Judge Gibbs aims to clear it. He left for Midland yesterday and will return Monday.
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District Court
Gibbs
Midland
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West
Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Washington, D. C
America
Wilson
Treate
Hudseth
Toyah Orchestra
Willoughby Well
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