The Rocksprings Record and Edwards County Leader (Rocksprings, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, March 8, 1929 Page: 1 of 8
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ockspr
AND EDWARDS COUNTY LEADER
Sonora Seems
New Buildings
For Rocksprings
Walter B
It seems that Sonora is now pra-
ctically assured of a railroad which
will be constructed by the Santa Fe
out of San Angelo. Sutton county has
secured the necessary right of way,
and the required, bonus is expected
to be in the bank by the end of the
week.
Construction on this road is pro-,
mised to begin at once, and if that is
the case, then our sister city of Son-
ora will have railroad facilities with-
in a period of not over a year.
We hasten to congratulate the busi-
ness men of Sonora and the far-sight-
ed people of Sutton county, in not
only going after, but getting this
needed means of transportation for
the products of this section, and the
mam-i good things that always come
to a live, wide-awake community thru
the advent of the iron trail and the
many conveniences that go with it.
It will be noted, that in every case
where railroads enter a section, then
the values there rise as by magic, and
towns that have been dwarfed through
a don’t care policy on the part of its
merchants, have been transformed
and made into real cities within a
short time. This we can safely predict
for Sonora. She is indeed a live little
city, and will be made a better* one
as sootf as the Santa Fe 'brings its
trains into its limits.
And here we might add, that one
good turn deserves another, and reach-
ing out with its money and influence
to get this road, Sonora has not over-
looked the fact that with railroads
also come better highways, and that
city is how in the thickest of the
fight for a highway from this point
to that city, seeing that with a high-
way into this section will mean much
lowlier also, and a vision most appear
to them of many thousands of head of
livestock coming their way from this
section to be shipped to desired mar-
kets. Truly this vision will become a
reality, for plans must be so shaped
as to get our products into markets
by direct routes, and this can only
be dope by having a first-class highway
to Sonora by the time the Santa Fe
lets '.there. *-£■■■.& w'. jk k v • 4
Hough Will start im-
mediately on the construction of three
store rooms under one root, on the
lot adjoining the Hough Drug Store,
facing the court house square on
Sweeten street.
We understand that* Mr. Hough
will he ready Monday morning to en-
ter into contract with material men
for the construction of this building,
which will have a frontage of 70 feet,
and a depth of 60 feet.
The building will be of concrete and
tile construction, modern in every re-
spect. One room will have a 30 foot
frontage, and this will be occupied
by Mr. Hough, who will carry a
general line of heavy and shelf hard-
ware. Another room, with a 15 foot
frontage, will be occupied by The
Henry Barber Shop, and Mr. Henry
tells us that he has placed an order
for the very latest in barber shop
fixtures, which will be installed as
soon as the building is completed. The
remaining room with 25 foot front-
age has been leased, we understand
by a local firm. •
This building will be constructed by
day labor, Mr. Hough supervising its
erection throughout.
We are indeed glad to report a con-
tinuation of the improvements in our
bustness district, and feel that this
building will be an attractive orna-
ment that will do away with the va-
cancy that now exists between the
Hough Drug Store and the Gilmer
building, and we trust this improve-
ment will be an incentive to others
owning vacant business property here
to erect more modern buildings here
that would attract buisness institu-
tions.
n, D. C.—The American
day with solemn cere-
Herbert Hoover in the
e within their gift—that
Hfffili United States,
flting, stinging rain fall-
's to uphold and defend
ion of the United States,
H in the Bible, and be-
hest duty -ever demanded
( life of far-flung activity,
to his inaugural address
ledge to enforce all laws,
; prohibition amendment,
ctent of his ability.
with this California en-
*
ophaned Quaker went
is whom fate had taken
Man reservation and de-
vice presidency. The two
lown the historic route
ritol to the White House,
rain-beaten, but smiling
ss over one of the most
and enduring ovations
esident or Vice President
Late reports from Monterrey are
to the effect that the rebels have ev-
acuated that city, but had looted the
Banco do Mexico of one-half million
pesos.
The best publicity a towi
is not the printed bulletin a
rising matter scattered throa
country, but people who
town and take away w.th
idea they have conceived of
and people, and then tell
their opinions. To make a *gi
the town that will be knt&r
effort of every citizen in
working together to this end
not leave it to a few to put
and then when the things
accomplished come oat on <
ade and say, “Look What |
Put Over.”
Then again, it is not whs
going to get out of tbe ^
how much money be will 9]
us, but what impression we
to make upon him, what ar
ing to give them. What wilf
when they have spent a fe*
our midst and have theaJjg^
What will their idea be g&y
Will what they have to bg
means of bringing the rigjfeg
people to our town or will 1
drive them away? When y<
your town or any organ izati
town, it so ofter happens,
get to the button of tbe thii
is not the town but ns. \
and that and wondering what
is we can often find it b>
within, at our own setae* *4lg
our town be, if every citizen
“Cleanliness is next teL'fj
We may not be gods bnt V*
clean. We notice that there j
deal of papers blowing art
corners of the stores and find
ment in corners and upon
This becomes an eyesore
it not be nice to keep wash
or trash bags and see that’
paper is carefully placed tbe
burned rather than to throw
Now that a committee has been ap-
pointed from three counties to look in-
to the highway proposition from
Rocksprings to Sonora, we feel that
matters pertaining to this key-road for
this section to the north and east
is assuming such shape, that in a
very short time we may look for a
proposition to he put up to us that
will solve this problem of necessary
highway, construction or at least get
it into such shape that the proposit-
ion might be put before the people in
such light as they will sec the actual
necessity of this road, and what it
will mean to the entire county and in
the end join heartily in the program
that will mean more to Rocksprings
and Edwards county tha* any other
one project for the upbuilding of this
section of the southwest.
Please get your map and look over
this proposed road; see where it will
lead you to, no matter how high the
rivers get, and then calculate in dollars
and cents, if you please, how much
it will enhance the value of
The revolutionary movement, which
flared up with dramatic suddenness in
Mexico last Sunday developed into a
struggle, it seems, between the cen-
tral government at Mexico City, and
a powerful group of military com-
manedrs, centering chiefly at this time
in the state of Vere Cruz and Son-
ora, while it .looks as if several other
states have partially revolted, among
them being Coahuila, Dorango and
Oaxaca.
Former President Calles has been
placed at the head of the Federal
forces, and late news from Mexico
is rather conflicting, in that the rev-
olutionary forces claim the capture o '
Monterrey, which was given out in
an official report coming from Gen.
J. C. Esobar, commander in chief o:
these forces in northern Mexico. Ant
on the other hand, the Federal forces
claim there is no truth contained in the
statement; that Montgrrey is still loy-
al to the Federal government.
Border towns are transporting al
every
piece of property, in Edwards county.
You say, "how come?" If you will
give us your ear just a few minutes
we will make an effort to enlighten
you on this point.
In the first place, you are now in a
“one-city" trade territory. Isn't that
SO? Now it is a point of reason to
presume that situated as we are, in
a one-city trade territory, Wc have
to pay more for commodities than
small cities that enjojj the privileges
contained in competitive trade relat-
ions. This one thing within itself will
pay for the road in question from re-
sale by our merchants, not saying
anything about the large volume of
trade going to the larger city chan-
nels from the ranchmen of this sec-
tion.
Again, in the construction of this
highway we can see a steady in-flow
of tourist travel and their trade dur-
ing the spring, summer and fall, and
this one. thing alone will assist ma-
terially in helping to pay for the road.
And again, San Angelo is the logi-
cal outlet for the vast amount of
arade ended and Presi-
entwred his new home,
f yesterday was speed-
« quietness of North-
, seeking the rest of a
He has become former
tidge, but he took with
tmories of the expres-
Iship showered upon
-*»>• in offic, ' ,
5. Coolidge did not re-
.inton for th. inaugu-
The international bridge remains
open at Laredo, as also the bridge
at Eagle Pass.
Train service has been materially
(Continued on page three)
The State Highway
upon the
Shearing outfits are busy these days
all over the county, and the hum of
the gasoline engines running the clip-
pers may be heard in most every quar-
ter.
Many Angoras are losing their
fleecy coats these days, and if the wea-
ther remains as now. then the ranch-
men of Edwards county will indeed
be blessed* as reports are coming to
us to the effect that the animals as
£ general rule are clipping very heavy,
and the quality of hair is extra fine.
Jesse T. Evans reports his clip will
not only be heavy this spring, but
the quality of hair will be above the
average.
Reports from the Sherrill ranches are
about the same, in that large numbers
will be clipped of excellent grade of
hair this spring.
T. B. Phillips reports that he will
receive heavy production, and if the
weather will remain warm those shorn
of their locks will get along very nice-
TKis’is the piece of highway we
have been giving quite a good deal
of publicity in the past several months,
and we are indeed glad to see the
state calling for bids on surfacing a
part of the road in Kerr countyi
We had hoped the state would call
for bids on the entire stretch of road
extending from the Real county line
to Montain Home, yet we will be sat-
isfied with a “starter” on this needed
road.
It will be remembered, the state
called for bids identical as this some
time ago. but on account of Kerr
county not having her end of the mat-
ter in shape so the state would carry
on this project, the bids were never
opened. It is hpped that Kerr county
has at least gotten matters there in
shape that the bids called for on a part
of this road improvement will be open-
ed and let on March 18th.
this section, and a good road from here*
to Sonora will give the ranching indu-
of the entire county; an outlet to
desired ‘markets through San Angelo.
As is now, if we wish to transport live-
stock and other commodities from
here to San Angelo, Fort Worth,
(Continued on page five)
Below we are reproducing an arti-
cle from the Order of Eastern Star
Howe at Arlington, and which was
or near clean it
- *•
so much of it
streets, v
This is the tinu
tify our premises
printed in the Arlington Journal re-
cently, will be of much interest to the
people of this section: k
“Mrs. Mabel Bourland, who was op-
erated on three weeks ago, is im-
proving rapidly. Mrs. Bourland's op-
eration was one we do not hear about
every day, she having had her arm
broken near the shoulder during a cy-
clone in Rocksprings two years ago,
and it had never healed so she could
use it, so Dr. Carroll, who is the sur-
geon at the Shriners* Hospital for
Children of Dallas did the operating.
In doing this work, he took a six-
inch bo ic out of one of her lower
limbs and grafted it in the arm. He
assures her that her arm will be all
right when it heals. She has never
suffered so very much with her arm,
but her limb has given her trouble.
Both are healing nicely and she will
return home soon.”
How About a
The best trees i
poses and also us
tree that we fir
Plant pecan tree
crop soon. If we «
shell pdcan we ca
tive pecan tree ar
ded when it gets
We are glad to
A. is starting a j
school grounds an
could make the c
a thing of beauty
and some wajj or
from cutting acn
around to the wall
cut corners but
trying to get tbe
then have people
e •, . _
Writh a railroad practically assured
for Sonora, would it not be a good
idea to . nose around and see if there
is not a possibility pf the Uavlde &
Northern wanting to extend its line,
and possibly form a connection with
the proposed Santa Fe extention at
Sonora?
While the owners of the Uvalde
& Northern may be satisfied with its
present tonnage, by running a train
up one day and back the next, yet
reason would make us believe that
those now in control of .this piece of
property would wont to extend the
line to a point where it might have
some outside connection, other than
the two cities it now serves.
We have said before that it looked
to us that this piece of railroad could
>e extended and made a part of the
Missouri Pacific System, which would
give them a trunk line from the gulf
to northern and eastern points, and
in addition to this, it would serve the
Winter Garden and Valley sections.
Of course, we know nothing of rail-
roads and railroad building, yet we
Serg. Wm. Gobble
Gets Promotion
A. E. Mayes has sheared around 3,-
500 goats at his leased range in Kin-
ney countyi, and says that the clip
is extra fine and of good weight
O. L. McNealy had 5000 mutton
goats shorn the first of the week, and
expects to shear around 5000 more be-
fore the week is.closed. Mr. McNealy,
like the others, reports that his flocks
are shearing heavy this spring, and
that the grade is above the average.
So on, all over the county, we are
receiving like reports, and if weather
conditions continue as now, this coun-
ty will be blessed with the largest
clip of mohair in its history, with
practically no los9 in livestock .
Breeders report that their flocks
will be materially .increased, and some
report that indications now point to
the largest increase in Angoras in
years. Many kids can be seen here
and there over the country at this
time, while lambs are seen in numbers.
Taking it all in all, Edwards coun-
ty has now at its door ope of the most
profitable clips in its history and
coupled with that of marked increases
in flocks, warrants the prediction that
the ranehmen of this section will be
m better condition this spring than
at any time during their careers.
Range is a little dry, yet there is
sufficient moisture to bring grass and
weeds, and this, augmented by bright
sur.-shine, should catse us all to feel
that this w II indeed be the banner
year in the industry not only in Ed-
wards county, but the entire Hill
Country as well.
Stephen ville, Texas March 2.^-First
Sergeant William Gobble in the ca-
det corps of John Tarleton Agricul-
tural College has recently been pro-
moted to the rank of Second Lieu-
tenant. Gobble is the son of T. B.
Gobble, of Carta Valley, Texas. He
has been a student in Tarleton for
the past two years. He is making
Tarleton a good student.
as fast as it com<
temper somewhat
Wh« * good!
have the court noi
ty place. The ch
The T. A. G. R. A.
Will Meet Soon
A targe delegation will be in our
city soon attending the T. A. & G. R.
A. and the opportunity will be accord-
ed us of entertaining these guests for
awhile. Are we, each and evey one
going to do our part to make their
stay with os pleasant? Are we going
to leave it to a few men to put this
over?
Now is the time to think and plan
about this, and not wait until it is too
late. The town will be crowded, and
the housing problem will be one that
will have to be met, our homes will
have to be thrown open to these peo-
ple so their stay will be pleasant and
they will go away singing the prais-
es of the people of Rocksprings and
Edwards county. '
The Chamber of Commerce should
appoint a committee to look into this
at a very early date so we will know
just how they are going to be enter-
tained.
town. We ha’
A good water
tbe soil is go<
little labor tb
ty spot on top
Ozona Show On
of the south
The dates for the 1929 rodeo, sheep
sale, stock show and race meet of the
Crockett County Fair Association will
be July 3. 4, 5, it was decided at the
meeting at which time Joe Pierce was
re-elected president. The other offi-
cers elected are: Paul Peruer, vice
president: Scott Peters, secretary. The
directors are Mr. Pierce, Mr. Perner,
M. Peters, John R. Bliley, Tom
Smith, Joe Davidson and Roy. Hender-
son. There will be a sheep show and
sale at the fair each day and more
ewes than ever will be offered. There
will be at least four carloads from out
of the state while special emphasis
will be placed on the Texas stuff. A
free barbeuee will be given each day
and if good weather prevails from 8,-
000 to 10,000 are expected to attend
the fair on July 4.
of a large crowd, and
case, then we should
icy are properly hous-
eaty of good, wholse-
lt Every convenience
: of our visitors must
* ** “ "..ping
committee haring Urn
that is a prosperous as southwest
Texas, is today. And it is indeed an
unreasonable view to think that this
piece of property is doomed to remain
a short few miles of railroad, when
it could be extended with much ad-
vantage to those who own or control
the same.
Of course, the cedar it is hauling
might make its promoters a return on
their investment, yet tbe cedar will
some day be cut out, then if the road
is not extended it might be suggestive
that they take up their roils and move
to some other section. But we hardly
think they wit) do this, with a brigh-
ter vision appearing to the north and
west of them.
parents, Mr. s
Mr: Trengr
vice of the U
stationed at h
Is a west Te:
of friends in
Mrs. John Sweeten has returned to
her home at Abilene, after a vialt
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W.
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Hutt, J. W. The Rocksprings Record and Edwards County Leader (Rocksprings, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, March 8, 1929, newspaper, March 8, 1929; Rocksprings, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1096951/m1/1/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .