The Fort Stockton Pioneer (Fort Stockton, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 26, Ed. 1 Friday, September 29, 1916 Page: 1 of 8
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The Fort Stockton Pioneer
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VOLUME IX
FORT STOCKTON. PECOS COUNTY, TEXAS. SEPTEMBER 29, 1916
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BRINGS IN ANOTHER
SCHOOL FOR LEON VALLEY
The School Board, having de-
ARTFCIAN WFII cided to give Leon Valley a school
AnlLvlilll WLLL ejects last week, Miss Bates,
-- i of San Angelo, teacher of the
school. The school will be opened
Monday morning. October 2nd.
Pending the building of a neat
school building, the school will
be conducted in a building near
the Frank S. Mills residence.
J Maj. G. A. Beeman the genial
manager of the Leon Springs
Irrigation Company, is very
much elated over the success he
is having in securing an abun-
dance of artesian water for irri-
gation purposes.
On Tuesday of last week Arch-
ie Crawford, who is again drill-
ing in the artesian belt of Leon
Valley, brought in another fine
well at the depth of 68 feet,
which is flowing 1740 gallons per
minute.
FORT STOCKTON'S ALFALFA SEED
CROP THE BEST IN HER HISTORY
NUMBER 26
INTERESTING NOTES
OF TIE GREAT RANGE
PAT’S GONE
Lucien Cullum has been receiv-
ing the regrets of his many
friends, this week, over the loss
of his faithful and splendid thor-
oughbred Irish Setter, Pat. who
met his death a few days ago.
This new well. added to to the un(jer the massive wheels of a
number of other wells heretofore m0t0r truck,
secured, demonstrates beyond pnt ...aq flnp erwimpn of
any question that there is artes-1 do^HMl and deserved a better
lan water in abundance for all fate. jn hja |OS9 f)js master can
purposes in the I>?on Valley.
thorougly appreciate the senti-
ment of the poet who wrote the
following farewell to his faithful
friend.
How can I spar*1 you. canim* friend.
Comrade in all my ramble*?
My road from now will all be hard,
Mv pathway ail be bramble*.
You’ve read the feelings - if my heart
With more than man’s acumen;
Your loyalty men equalled not;
Your love was more than human.
WIRELESS STATION
Geo. C. Haseltine has long
tried to get away from the call
of the telegraph key and the
electric tick, to which he re-
sponded many years as an ojier-
ator, but has failed to do so, and
as a result is now installing a
w ireless telegraph station at his
home in the southeastern part of ^“rew’ell once more, my noble friend,
the* ritv With tear* we part forever;
me ui>. Tho’ may corm, and dog* may go.
Mr. Haseltine has had a <2- l will forget you never,
foot receiving tower erected and
expects to complete wiring and The Rooney Garage examines
installation of the electric apa»*- evt,ry au^, 8ent them as closely
atus in a short while. I his will as the watchmaker examines a
put him in direct touch with the . , . • , -u
news of the world, which ,s be-; *'.atch 'V^? ,An au*° s hul1
in* (lashed across the con- hke 8 w?tFh,1 an£ r‘f',ls tr"P^
tinent. often *ivin* it to him «nd *k*»ed hands to repair it
hours before it arrears in the Pr”l*r|y- We have both-lualifi
appears
great daily papers.
cations, and that is why we get
Mr. Haseltine being of a sci- ?f ,,waut,0 re',air workof
entitle temperament, will doubt- knowln* al,tn,s^ lf
less make a success of his exper-
iment and here’s hoping that he
will soon have his station in run-
ning order, for some of our oil
drilling sites are going to bring
in a gusher one of these days
and it would tie very meet and
fit that George, who has been
vitally interested since its incip-
iency,should herald to the world,
by wireless, our great g<x>d for-
tune.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Ed Gray is now manager of
the Conner Feed Store, wagon
yard, coal and wood business.
All parties indebted to Conner
Bros, will please settle promptly
their accounts, as we are in need
of our money.
Thanking one and all for their
liberal patronage, and soliciting
a continuance of the same, I am.
Yours truly,
26-3t Roy Conner.
COMING.
We have a car of fancy Egg-
Domino coal en route. Should
reach here soon after Oct. 1st.
Also car McAlister fancy lump.
Get your orders in before the
coal arrives and save 50c to 75c
per ton:
City Transfer & Storage Co.
FUNERAL OF FRANK DAMRON
At 1 o’clock this afternoon the
funeral services of Frank Dam-
ron. proprietor of the Damron
Hotel, who died suddenly Wed-
nesday night, were held at the
First Presbyterian Church. Dr.
W. R. Potter preached the fun-
eral discourse. Many friends of
the deceased and his estimable
family weie present to pay their
last respects Quite a number
of friends of Mr. Damron, from
Ft. Worth and other points were
present to do a last act of hom-
age to one whom they counted as
their true friend in life.
The fioral offerings w’ere pro-
fuse. coming as fragrant remem-
brances from a number of close
friends. After the services at
the church the body was laid ten-
derly to rest in Elmwood Ceme-
tery Mineral Wells Index.
Frank Damron, having been a
resident of Fort Stockton at one
time, and proprietor of Hotel
Stockton until he moved from
here to Mineral Wells has many
friends here, who will regret to
learn of his death.
For Sale: Several nice
dwellings, frame and adobe.
Easy terms. H. H. Butz.
The marketing of Fort Stockton’s immense alfalfa seed
crop having about been completed, we give below the acre-
age and the pounds of seed yielded by each grower, where
it was possible to get accurate figures. A number of our
growers are not included, as it was impossible to ascertain
their acreage.
NAMK
El San Pedro
F. S. Mills.....
Dave Harris
R. Simmonds
I). W. Thompst
Casebier Bros.
A. M. War nock
Frank Shouse
H. H. Drake
J. H. Broach
E. L. Brow n
J. G. Knight
Schlege 1 and Vaw ter
E. Barry ... .
J. K. White
W. R. Moody
J. H. P. Halford
G. W. Col vert
Mark Reeves
J. M. Arnold
Waldo Williams
(). W. Williams
Dan Bihl
J. Tinkler
J. L. Mitchell
C. E. Walters
W. A. Dees
H. T. I^ne
J. B. Otto .....
Chas. Dees
W. P. R<x>ney
,1. F. Neal . ..
J. P. Rodgers
J. A. Harris
I). V. Rowles
B. Ligon.....
The average price paid for Fort Stockton’s alfalfa seed
crop, figures approximately 15.80 cents per pound, but tor
convenience, we have figured the above acreage at 16 cents,
as the bulk of it was sold at that price.
Fifteen of the nineteen car loads sold brought 16 cents
per pound; one car 14 cents, and three other cars of off grade
sold for 12$ to 13 cents. T e twentieth car remains in the
warehouse, unsold at the time of going to press.
Any one desiring to figure the gross earnings on any
acreage quoted in the above seed crop record, can ac-
curately'do so by adding the price of one-half ton of thresh-
ed hay'per acre at $4.00 and two and one-half tons per acre
of first-class hay at $15.00 per ton or $37.50 per acre.
The total pounds of alfalfa seed shipped to date by all
buyers, figures approximately 668,000 pounds and brought
sl06.544.00. A total of 572,000 pounds of alfalfa seed were
bought by the Farmers & Fruit Growers Association, w'ho
paid out to our farmers over $90,000 for the same. The re-
mainder was bought by the (’olvert Grain & Hay Co.
It will be remembered that C. E. Casebier, Manager of
the Farmers & Fruit Growers Association, made a price of
10 cents a pound for first class Fort Stockton alfalfa seed
before harvesting began, and made contracts with all the seed
growers that were willing to contract, to take their seed at
that price All who signed contracts and delivered accord-
ing to contract, received 10 cents for their seed.
C. E. Casebier’s efforts and success in securing for our
farmers a handsome price for their seed, as well as his
prompt and successful handling of the bulk of the crop, cer-
tainly is deserving of much credit.
ACHES
pounds
TOTAL AMT
330
153,000
♦24,480.00
155
115,000
18,400.00
160
54,990
8,798.40
125
34.738
5,558.08
100
20,479
3,276.64
50
28.114
4,498.24
40
23,000
3,680.00
40
13,580
2,172.80
. 40
6,639
1,062.24
20
8,248
1.319.68
20
5,164
820.24
10
3,547
507.52
er 40
12,000
1,920.00
10
4,215
674.40
5
2,389
382.24
35
8,580
1,372.80
35
11,000
1,700.00
12
2,380
380.80
30
11,104
1,776.64
20
6,000
960.00
20
1,900
304.00
15
2.3(H)
308. (H)
10
2,710
433.00
30
3,060
489.00
20
2,(H>0
329.60
30
6,590
1,054.40
10
1,011
257.76
20
2.900
404.00
.. . 30
12.750
2,040.00
SO
7,948
1,271.68
8
2.233
357.28
. 10
2.018
418.88
10
3,493
558.88
10
3,547
567.52
10
2.269
363.04
10
3,210
513.60
FIRST STATE BANK
FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
An Evening of Plooeure
A delightful event of the week-
end was the dance given Friday
night at Hotel Stockton by the
young ladies and gentlemen of
the society set, complimentary
to their many friends.
Genial hosts and hostesses,
and enjoyed by those present.
The best wishes of the Rebek-
ahs go with our departing friends
and w-e commend them to any
lodge, of which they may become
members.
Leon Kensington Club
Mrs. S. Porter delightfully en-
tertained the Leon Kensington
Club Thursday afternoon, Sept.
congenial and pleasure-loving 21st This being the first meet-
guests, and excellent music all jng, wjth ^rs. p0rter, it was
combined to create an event spent entirely in social conversa-
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
$50,000.00
which will long be remembered
by those present
At the close of the evening
the young ladies served dainty
sandwiches with steaming and
fragrant coffee.
Robokahs Entertain
After the regular business
meeting of the Kebekah Lodge.
Thursday evening, the ladies en-
tertained in honor of Mr. and
Mrs. P. F. Dennison and Misses
Lula and Ruby Brannon, mem-
bers of the Degree, who will
shortly leave our city.
Mrs. W. C. Fairey, acting No-
ble Grand, in a few well chosen
remarks presented Miss Lula
Brannon with a Past Noble Grand
pin and Mrs. Dennison, retiring
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tion.
The Club regrets losing one of
its members, Miss Mollie Doug-
las, who was recently married,
but the Club’s best wishes go
with her.
At 4:90 the ladies were invited
to the dining room, where a three
course luncheon was served.
Mrs. Rothe was the guest for
the afternoon.
Next meeting will be with Mrs.
C. E. Weston. Oct 5th.
Reporter.
Countryside Club
Last Friday afternoon the lad-
ies of the Countryside Club sur-
prised Mrs. M. E. Broach,
(Grandma), who left the follow-
ing Tuesday for her home in
SOLICIT
BUSINESS
her home and when she returned
she found a large number of her
friends and a table piled high
with gifts and souvenirs from
the club members.
After refreshments of cake,
fruit and chocolate had been
served Mrs. Mitchell presented
Grandma with the club souvenir
spoon with the following well
chosen words:
Some year* ago, when this project
was new
A band of ladies, the number wan few,
Met together one hot summer day,
And decided that the only pleasant way
To live in this country and endure its
privations,
Was to form a club and promote friend-
ly relations.
One by one the membership grew
Till at last it numl>ered a score or two.
And every lime this jolly band met,
We knew we had had the best time yet
And of all the members in ibis merry
crowd,
There was one to point the way to God
Grandma Broach, as we love to call
her.
Is loved by all who ever knew her,
Her face,always so bright and cheery
Has lightened the heart of the sail and
weary.
As she traveled life’s pathway with
the sad and the gay.
With a kind word to ali as she goes on
her way.
How we shall miss her every one
knows.
But our prayers will be with her,
wherever she goes.
Her place in our hearts, our homes
and our Club
Will always be vacant, ah there comes
th- rub.
Tho’ our friendship be severed, it is
not in vain.
For we know that our loss will be Ar-
kansas' gain.
Dear Grandma! Beloved by all,
May God’s mercy enfold you. whatever
befall.
In presenting this token of the Coun-
tryside’s love.
May it be a reminder, till we all meet
above,
Reminding you daily, of old friends
left at home.
And of our love and good wishes ’til we
meet 'round God’s throne.
The Countryside Club will
meet next Wednesday, Oct. 4,
with Mesdames R. C. Thompson,
Neal, Reeves and Chas. Dees, at some,
the home of Mrs. Neal. You can save money.
— Reporter.
A TRIBUTE
Forty-Two Club Valley View Sunday School
On last Saturday afternoon, has lost one of its dearest pupils
Sept. 23, regardless of the rainy in the marriage and going away
weather, Mrs. G. R. Tucker en- of Miss Nellie Otto, whose sweet
tertaind the Merry Wives Club in voice will be missed by all.
a unique and royal manner. We miss you Nellie in our Sunday
Eight exciting games of 42 were School,
played during which punch was We miss you in our choir,
served by the hostess. Mrs. I We miss your kind and smiling face
Rotan won high score. j We miss you everywhere.
Conner Bros, shipped, last Fri-
day, to Will Nix, at Rankin,
three head of horses.
A. G. Anderson sold, this week,
to Mendel and Stephenson, a
small bunch of stock cows.
Mendel and Stephenson, who
recently bought from J. E. Cope
53 head of horses and mules, re-
ceived them on the 24th.
H. D. Mendel bought, from J.
L. Trent and Harrell Bros.,
Tuesday, 400 steers. Delivery
to be made in about ten day9.
Cattle Inspector Ben Boydston
who has been attending the
rounding-up and branding of the
Cannon & Merchison cattle, near
Grandfalls, which ^now belong
to the City National Bank, of El
Paso, reports that they succeed-
ed in finding and branding 1000
head.
H. L. Powell has returned from
his visit to Big Lake and San
Angelo, H. L. bought a pair of
thoroughbred, registered Poland-
C’hina hogs, while in San Angelo
and ever since his return he has
been negotiating for an alfalfa
farm on which to grow them.
AT THE SECOND HAND STORE
Ixits of stoves.
Good roller-top desk.
Second hand sewing machines.
Fine large refrigerator, nearly
new.
Mahogany music stand (good.)
Ixit of new mattresses ordered.
One very fine nearly new 0x9
rug.
Visit this store and let us trade
LONG
While each thought was buried
in the games, sweet strains of
music were made by the Mexican
band.
Last, but not least, came the
Our Sunday School is lonely.
Let come and go who will
There is a vacant place,
Which no one else can fill.
delicious refreshments, consist-1
ing of ice cream and home made 7
cake, baked by the hostess.
The gala affair was worthy of
much complimentary hiention,
which it received.
Guests for the afternoon were
Mrs. and Misses Sachse.
The club will meet with Mrs.
George Oct. 7. Reporter.
Choral Club
The Choral Club met at the
Methodist Church at 3 p. m.,
But don’t forget, now and then.
To think of the friends at Home.
—A Friend.
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, rector, Mrs. Longino, who gave
an interesting talk on church
music and chants. A practice on
I same was also had by the club
1 members. A number of new
| names were enrolled, both active
! and associate. The president,
1 Mrs. Sachse, very graciously ex-
i tended to the club an invitation
Sept. 22. After a short business to meet with her at her charming
session, the meeting was turned home on the afternoon of Oct. 13,
over by the president to the di-1 at 3 o'clock. Reporter.
First National Bank
OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS
Member Federal Reserve Association and
Designated Depository for United States Postal
Savings Funds. Efficient Service
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