R R Youngblood Dies at Pecos Texas
Richard Randolph Youngblood born March 18 1866 in Shreveport La died in Pecos Texas February 19 1924 after a long farming and cattle career. Survived by wife Ellen Maxwell and children Frederick deceased Joel Houston Annie Minnie Walter Murray and others with several siblings. Funeral at Methodist Church followed by burial in Fairview cemetery with active and honorary pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Randolph Youngblood
Shreveport
Pecos
Texas
Mr. Youngblood
Bisbee
Ariz
Oklahoma
Gomez, Terry Co
Valentine
Ellen Maxwell
Frederick
Joel Youngblood
Houston
L. A
Annie) “Richards
H. (Estell) Bell
W. C
Minnie) Summers
Dallas
Walter Youngblood
Murray Youngblood
Alice Cowart
Maude Wylie
el Paso
Estelle Warren
W. D. Youngblood
Justin
C. N. Youngblood
Rio Vista
Grandview
Youngblood
L. Thurston
Methodist Church
J. M. Garner
Baptist Church
C. A. Johnson
Christian Church
Fairview Cemetery
H. C. Zimmer
John Wendt
T. J. Sisk
Monroe Kerr
M.W. Collie
J. W. Brooks
J. E. Eisenwine
H. N
Oil prospects in Pecos field look brighter
Weekly news from Pecos reports Dr. John C. Wichmann of Los Angeles taking over clearing debris at Toyah Bell well and aiming to drill deeper. Major Clarence Lang and John Augsburger plan Ramsey No. 2 near Toyah Bell, after prior abandonment for lack of funds, with prospects improving as oil shows.
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Pecos
John C. Wichmann
Los Angeles
California
Toyah Bell
Clarence Lang
John Augsburger
Ramsey No. 2
Jim. Wheat
Dre Wichmann
Mrs. W. W. Beal Dies at Sweetwater
Mrs. W. W. Beal, 53, wife of Judge W. W. Beall a civic and church figure in West Texas, died after a brief illness in Sweetwater. E. L. Collings and daughter Mrs. J. C. Wilson were summoned. Mrs. Collings, in El Paso, could not attend. Funeral services were planned for Thursday afternoon.
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E. L. Collings
J. C. Wilson
Sweetwater
W. W. Beal
Judge Beal
FE. L. Collings
Beal
Pecos
Collings
el Paso
Fort Worth
Progressive citizens visit El Paso excursion
Several progressive citizens took advantage of excursion rates and visited El Paso and Quidad Juarez last weekend. The party included Judge J. A. Crane, A. G. Taggart, Chas Man ahans, R. E. Miller, Tom Anderson, P. H. Stamford, M. E. Neiderkorn and Mss. and tev.
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el Paso
Quidad Juarez
J. A. Crane
A. G. Taggart
Chas. Manahans
R. E. Miller
Tom Anderson
P. H. Stamford
M. E. Neiderkorn
Mss
Tev
Mayors Toliver and Green Visit Big Lake Oil Fields
The Enterprise editor joined Mayor Toliver and O J Green for a three day tour through Monahans Grandfalls Buena Vista Rankin and Big Lake. They observed Best town growing fast with a new hotel and many brick buildings while Big Lake shows energetic growth with a chamber of commerce and new drilling plans. The editor contemplates relocating part of the printing plant to one of these oil towns within a year.
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Toliver
O. J. Green
Big Lake
Enterprise
B. A. Toliver
Monahans
Grandfalls
Buena Vista
Rankin
Zinn
J. T. Mace
Best Chamber of Commerce
Pecos
Andey
Chamber of Commerce
W. Gordon Hill
Fort Worth
Chamber of Com
Baptists Impress With Pecos Barbecue Feast
The Baptist Business Men's Bible Class in Pecos hosted a Friday barbecue at Alamo Play Grounds for 250 to 350 guests including Midland visitors. Pastor Bro. Garner received praise for leadership as the church extended hospitality to members and friends, with ample beef, potatoes, pickles, coffee, cake, and drinks.
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Baptist Business Men’s Bible Class
Baptists of
Pecos
Business Men
Midland
Pecas
The
Baptist Church
Alamo
Doctor Smith Undergoes Operation at Kansas City Hospital
A letter from Mrs. I. E. Smith of Independence Missouri reports that Dr. I. E. Smith recently underwent bladder surgery at Research Hospital in Kansas City with optimism for a full recovery. She says they hope to return to Pecos as soon as the doctor can safely travel, and praises the Smith family as true friends of the Enterprise and local community.
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Enterprise Family
I. E. Smith
Independence
Pecos
Reeves County
Pecos Texas Proclaims Fire Prevention Week 1924
Mayor B A Toliver of Pecos designates October 5 to 11, 1924 as Fire Prevention Week to stress fire waste costs and loss of life. City and school leaders urged to inspect the town for fire hazards and educate citizens on prevention measures.
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America
I. B. A. Toliver
Pecos
Texas
A. D
B. A. Toliver
J. R. Chandler dies after long local career
J R Chandler, a Reeves County pioneer who ran a Pecos meat market and later Toyah into the ice and coal business, died Wednesday night in a San Antonio sanitorium. He was a Baptist member and is survived by his second wife a son and three daughters. Burial will be in Toyah beside his infant daughter.
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Toyah
J. R. Chandler
San Antonis
Chandler
Reeves County
Pecos
Wilcox Family Plans El Paso Visit
Mr and Mrs Roy Wilcox and their young son Bobby along with Mr Louis Roberson will drive to El Paso tomorrow. Mrs Wilcox and Bobby will stay to visit friends Mr and Mrs Frank Cavett while the others return.
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Mra
Roy Wilcox
Bobby
Louis Roberson
el Paso
Wilcox
Frank Cavett
Funeral Services of Elmer G Reynolds
The Albany News reports Elmer G Reynolds was laid to rest at Albany Cemetery after a funeral at Matthews Memorial Church. Rev C Levi Shelby conducted the service, with relatives and friends attending. The obituary notes his accident death at a ranch near Pecos, his four children, and his respected, quiet character as a businessman and husband.
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Albany
Elmer Reynolds
Abany
Pecos
Matthews Memorial
C. Levi Shelby
Coeaene
Elmer
Nords
Gusta Reyne
Presbyterian Auxiliary Met Tuesday Social and Study Schedule
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met with Miss Cole for a business and social session. Reports from various causes showed active, fruitful work. A social hour followed with refreshments. Next meetings include Home Mission Study on the Romance of Home Missions, Korea study on the 2nd Tuesday, Bible study on the 3rd Tuesday, and business and social on the 4th Tuesday. Sunday school at 9:45, preaching on the 1st Sunday by Dr. Reporter.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Wyyilee- Cole
George Coon
Ran
Korea
Jaepan
Miss Thurston Promoted to Conservatory Supervisor
Miss Gladys Thurston, daughter of Rew and Mrs. L. L. Thurston, a Junior at Texas Woman's College, receives a promotion to the position of supervisor in the new conservatory. Her diligence and upright character are cited as the reason for the advancement. Her sister Belle Thurston, a Sophomore at a women’s college, worked as a mathematics instructor while a student, reflecting the family’s academic achievements.
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B. Ry Stine
Miss Mary
Canyon
West Texas Teachers’ College
Gladys Thurston
Rew
L. L.thurston
Texas Woman's College
Forthat
New Conservatory
Gladys’ Ness
Piray
Miss Beille
Bera Woman's College
Ing
Pecos
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R. R. Youngblood
Bozeman
W. C. Edmondson
B. J. O'Reilly
Ralph Sparks
Edmondson
Hampton
Reagan
Bro
Garner
May Bro
Baptist Church of
Elmer G. Reynolds
Presbyterian
Miss Thurston
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