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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1903
Page
4
Fragmentary notes mention dates and times for a location called Trem 56 with opening hours until 10s minutes on Sundays and holidays, and a reference to Unga.
The community notes an election of school trustees tomorrow. Various local moves include A S Gage of San Antonio arriving, Judge B C Thomas returning from Austin in good health, and L L Ledford selling lots 9 and 20 in Block 69 for 50 dollars. Also mentioned are residents Levergne Crenshaw returning from Lake Charles after Beaumont study, changes in post surveying, and several job changes in the local area.
A visitor diary records the mood of the burg as somber after the Inspector and Collector of Customs depart. Mention of Dove and McKinney, Deputy Collector Parsen, McGuirk's irrigation project, canal work on Comanche Creek, and a bustling riverfront with a guards shack, adobe dwelling, and a ubiquitous jug trade fueling rumors of a future jug factory and visas for locals.
Last week a Railroad Wolf A well was tested Saturday under Roadmaster J J Russel. Output exceeded expectations with about sixty gallons per minute for twelve hours. Water reached over 150 feet depth and remained high in purity. General Manager Van Vieck and others inspected, voicing strong praise in a poetic moment.
N C Alexander announces delays in delivering picture frames as orders are in transit. He will be around soon for quick deliveries and asks customers to be prepared for prompt service. Respectfully, N C Alexander.
The Larkin Co plans extensive improvements to expand facilities in step with rising business. A windmill and 10,000 gallon tank are set, 346 inch pipes with hydrants and hose attachments will service the plant, and warehouses and lumber sheds are being rebuilt and enlarged to create a best equipped mercantile between San Antonio and El Paso. Mr and Mrs J H Truett and child left for Sherman after wintering at Bird's ranch. Truett, Grayson County's county attorney, plans to retire from practice and invest in a large ranch, likely returning to North Texas before winter. Dr Beakley is near completing a six room residence and is widening a creek channel and raising his yard grade by about eighteen inches. K J Altgelt named deputy tax assessor to list property during Phelps's absence.
The state commands J Morrison and heirs to answer a petition in district court Jeff Davis County Fort Davis by the first Monday in Sept 1903. Plaintiff A Finley seeks to quiet title to 640 acres Section 353 Block 2 from Texas and New Orleans Railway claim as a cloud on title, suit No. 180, filed July 10, 1902, seeking title and possession.
United States Veterans reunion offers a one cent per mile round trip rate. Special train from Houston May 18 includes Pullman sleeping cars, free chair cars, and day coaches. Tickets on sale May 16-18 with extensions possible to June 15. Also advertised are land and cattle sales in Texas with 5120 acres near the Rio Grande and 100 young Hereford bulls listed for sale.
Surveyor Willcoxon reports legal ruling from the General Land Office that the San Francisco creek rock monument governs Blocks G18 G15 G20 and G21 unless four G18 field corners are found on the ground. Old G18 sketch unclear. all G15 and G18 corners set as temporary. corners west of G15 deemed correct. notices sent to Brewster County surveyors.
Mike O'Brien reports a nearly finished five room house with lights being installed and readiness expected next week for Mr. and Mrs. Nay Bowles.
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