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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1926

Page

4

Pecos Enterprise and Gusher Consolidation Details

The Pecos Enterprise and Gusher consolidate under Reeves County press block with Barneу Hubbs and F Fancher Bell as owners publishers and editors. Established dates for the merged paper trace to Pecos Valley News Pecos Weekly Times and Gusher with the latest consolidation recorded May 16 1925. Subscription rates listed include 1 year 1.00 6 months 2.00 and 25 cents per issue.

Pecos Valley News Pecos Weekly Times Reeves County Record Pecos Gusher The Enterprise G Asher

Farmers and Government Clash Over Cotton Prices in Hard Times

In Pecos the talk centers on cotton overproduction and price controls. Farmers blame government reports and seek relief, while others accuse farmers of limited farming. The piece notes mixed fortunes, with some farmers prospering and many buying meat and produce locally, urging pride in home ownership.

Judge J K Starley Returns to Pecos from Dallas

Judge J K Starley came back to Pecos early this week after a several week stay in Dallas with his family. He had spent time with relatives and now resumes duties in the Pecos court.

J. K. Starley Pecos Dallas

Silver Spoons and Tin Spoons in a Queen's Shadow

The piece contrasts Queen Marie of Roumania visiting Paris with Roumanian women rushing to America on immigration, noting the daily trials of American mothers and families. It argues that ordinary domestic life, not royal spectacle, weighs more on the reader and that common struggles transform tin spoons into gold through daily toil and resilience.

Queen Marie Roumania Paris America

Guilty in the Public Mind This Daugherty Miller Case

The jurors sensed a crime but failed to convict Daugherty and Miller. The trial revealed overwhelming evidence yet bribes could not be charged directly, forcing a conspiracy verdict. Public opinion holds them guilty in effect, while legal guilt remains unsettled.

Daughesty-Miller Buckner Daugherty Miller Oater

Presbyterian Church Sunday School and Services Schedule

Presbyterian Church advertises Sunday School at 10 A M with Supt G G Breen and Men s Class led by F H Ryan Morning Service at 11 with sermon Behold An Open Door Evening Service at 7 45 P M subject Rounded up in Glory Special music planned for both services Pastor R A Dawson delivers the messages

G. G. Breen H. Ryan

The Christian Church Sunday October 17 Attends Services

The Christian Church invites all to attend on Sunday October 17 with both morning and evening services. Morning at 11 A M and evening at 730 P M feature a sermon series The Nerve of the Devil. A Bible school meets at 10 A M led by Mr McVeigh, a teen age boys school organized last Sunday under Mr Young, Junior Endeavor at 6 P M and Senior Endeavor at 630 P M. Mr Tyndall begins meetings October 26 with free lectures on Revelation.

Bible School Young Christian Endeavor Tyndall

Church of Christ Sunday services posted schedule

The Church of Christ will hold Sunday gatherings at 10:00 a m Bible study and 10:45 a m Lord's Supper with preaching by R T Harris at 11:00 a m. An evening service is set for 7:30 p m and additional services occur Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p m.

Church of Christ R. T. Harris

First Baptist Sunday School and Choir Schedule

The First Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 AM led by Supt J W Brown and a 11:00 AM preaching service. The Sunbeam Band meets 4:00 PM led by Mrs M D Cowan and B Y P A at 7:00 PM. Monday 4 PM G A at Mrs B E Biser’s home. W M S circles Tuesday, prayer meeting Wednesday 7 PM, choir rehearsal Wednesday 8 PM, Y W A Friday after the first and third Sundays at Mrs W BE Poer's home. Pastor I V Garrison extends a cordial invitation to all services.

Rialto Theatre Sunbeam M. D. Cowan BE. B. Kiser W.M. S W. BE. Poer

Classified For Sale Or Exchange Item

For sale or lease section 48 block 4H and G. N. Surveyor will exchange for Chicago property. L. J. Kane Itaska Ill. 9 12.

G. N. Surveyor Chicago L. J. Kane Itaska, Ill

Citation by publication in Reeves County Texas 1926

This legal notice commands the Reeves County Sheriff or a constable to serve C H Wingate Mary S Wingate and J F Wingate by publication in a local paper for four weeks before the November 1926 district court term in Pecos. Plaintiffs K M Regan and James W McWivain sue to cancel an oil and gas lease on Lots 1 2 3 and 15 in Section 34 Block 1 W N W Ry Co Survey Loving County Texas.

Reeves County C. H. Wingate Mary S. Wingate J. F. Wingate District Court Pecos Texas K. M. Regan James W. McWivain Mary Wingate Loving County Dpecos

Publication summons in Reeves County Texas 1926

Citation by publication commands R C Wyche Mrs E A Woods and others owning interest in Lot 21 Block 31 Pecos City to appear at Reeves County District Court Pecos on November 22 1926 to answer a petition filed September 16 1926 in case 439 B. The state seeks $27.84 taxes plus penalties and interest and foreclosure of tax lien with sale for collection.

Reeves County R. C. Wyche E. A. Woods District Court Pecos State of Texas Kk. A. Woods Pecos City Texas

Lawsuit Publication Notice in Reeves County Texas

A long list of defendants including J G Langhorn Chas Kendall J O McFarlin Ben Ballard H S McFarlin Maud Stratton A E Myers E E McFarlin Cook Easterwood Petroleum Co a corporation Cook Easterwood Petroleum Co a copartnership F H Etheridge Clinnin Thomas Co a corporation Clinnin Thomas Co a copartnership J A Lord G B Gillispie Ada Zierdt Evelyn Zierdt Ruth Vicken Elbert Oxander Emma Greely J T Gould Anna Gould Lillian Boudrow Roby Thompson Z Thompson Stella Boudrow E E Young Harlow Peterkin Roy Wheeler B R Clow M Church R H Dresser Loyd Chamberlain Henry Collier J T Caldwell R C Cooper Ralph Penfield Harold Russell J E Therrien John A Ring A J Curtis Robert Ray E F Nelson Alice De Motte Silberman Lord Oil Co Silberman Lord Oil Co Chas Be P H Coney G H Hubie A J Hay dall Silberman A F Fisher Jr H J Carlson defendants in a trespass to try title suit concerning lands in Loving County Texas sections and blocks. Publication to appear weekly for four consecutive weeks prior to the return day in the district court at Pecos Texas. The case is No. 2599 with plaintiff A J Peters and numerous defendants listed. Return day set for November fourth Monday 1926 specifically November 23 1926. The suit seeks title to sections in blocks C-24 C-25 C-26 and public school lands.

J. G. Langhorn Chas. H. Kendall J. O. McFarlin Ben F. Ballard H. S. McFarlin Maud FE A. C. Bishop Silverman Lord Oi Co Copertnership Silberman Lord Oi Co. A Corporation Chas. Behenke Wm. H. Hirst Henry Wirth P. H. Coney G. H. Hilbig A. J. Hayer H. G. Goetz E. C. Billings Randal Silverman A. F. Fisher Pecos Texas A. J. Peters R. H. Skipworth W. W. Hubbard Mand FE Stratton A. E. Myers E. E. McFarlin Cook Easterwood, Petroleum Co Cook Easterwood Petroleum Co Chas. R. Thompson E. J. Thompson Stella M. Boudrow E. E. Young Harlow Peterkin Roy Wheeler B. R. Clow Co. M. Church R. H. Dresser Loyd H. Chamberlain Henry Collier J. T. Caldwell R. C. Cooper Ralph Penfield Harold B. Russell J. E. Therrien John A. Ring A. J. Curtis Robert A. Ray EF. E. Nelson Alice de Motte B. T. Biggs E. C. Davis Lord Oil Co Silberman A Corporation G. H. Hub Loving County

Duck Season Opens With Few Hunters Answering Call

Duck season opened Saturday the 16th but few hunters appeared and left empty handed due to warm weather. Reports of recent cold spells to the north suggest a potential late influx of ducks and increased activity at lakes creeks and marshes as dawn and dusk shorelines may see more birds in coming weeks.

Mrs Cole Hosts Twentieth Century Club Meeting

Mrs Lillie Cole hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering at her home for the Twentieth Century Club with ten members in attendance. They discussed early world history as several talks were given.

Twentieth Century Club Lillie Cole

Dinner Bridge Hosted by Mesdames Tudor and Bryan

Mrs D K Tudor and Mrs J Bryan hosted a Friday dinner bridge at Mrs Bryan's home. Six tables were set for four course dinner then bridge with Mrs Crane winning high for ladies and Ralph Williams high for men. Consolation went to Mrs McClure and K M Regan.

Mesdames Tudor and Bryan D. K. Tudor J. Bryan

Tax lien foreclosure notice Pecos City tract 12 block 32

The State of Texas sues T W Anderson J T M Jones Mrs J E Edwards and the Town of Pecos City for 1908 to 1922 delinquent taxes totaling 79.46 plus interest and costs. The petition seeks judgment for taxes and foreclosure of the tax lien and order of sale to collect the amount due.

Pecos City Texas

Barstow's Grand Old Man Dr Dean Celebrates 93rd Birthday

Dr Dean, Barstow’s “Grand Old Man,” turned ninety three with about fifty friends at Mrs C E Nichols home. A musical program, touching talks by Rev D E Adams and Rev Bidwell accompanied the cake with ninety three candles, gifts from Judge and Mrs Tucker and Mr and Mrs G W Davis, and numerous well wishes for good health and happiness.

Ward County News Barstow Death Lillian Tutter D. FE. Adams Dean Bidwell Collier Nichols Joyogee Underwood George Allen Abilene Tucker G. W. Davis

Birthday celebration honors Mrs Ward at four generations

Four generations gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Waldo for an old fashioned chicken dinner in honor of Mrs. Julia Hampton Ward who marked her 79th birthday. Friends from near and far sent greetings as the day brought cheer and joy.

R. H. Waldo

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Barney Hubbs F. Fancher Bell Barney Fubbs Dad Johnny Roumannia Harry M. Daugherty Thomas W. Miller Presbyterian Church R. A. Dawson Christian Church First Baptist Church J. W. Brown Ternoon I. V. Garrison Michigan M. A. Dardin Star Tractor Alfred Anderson Toyah Tex South Pecos Frank Joplin Mayes Cash Groc Joe Langham Call Justis Bros. Garage Waco Toyah Country R. A. Crocker Dublin Ezell Laundry State OF Vanne Ingle Pecos Texas Vannie Ingle Seal Pecos Tex Mrs. Cole T. W. Anderson J. T. M. Jones J. F. Edwards Feme J. E. Edwards A. D Dr. Dean
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