Alpine home to be built for C F Kimball on Bridge Avenue
Local and personal notes report the C F Kimball family to move into a modern Alpine home on Bridge Avenue after contractor completion. Other items mention Paul Vogt and relatives in San Antonio, the K P Grand Lodge meeting in May, the death of C W Martindale’s baby following his wife’s death, a serious eye injury to Ira Kirksey, David Palmateer planning to settle in Alpine, Palmateer selling an orange grove, a wrestling match win by German over Raymond, Hord family moving from Goliad, a ten pound boy for G H Mansfield, land buying and loan cautions, G W Martin returning to work, Mrs Eura Phelps visiting relatives, a Methodist missionary meeting, and W W Collins advertising real estate services.
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Alpine
C. F. Kimball
Bridge Avenue
Paul Vogt
San Antonio
Mr. Vogt
K. of P. Grand Lodge
Waco
Raymond
G. H
Mansfield
Pecos
Orient Receivers Inspect Orient Railroad Toward Alpine
Edward Dickinson former vice president and joint receiver with S B Horey and L Mets arrived from Fort Stockton with Roach and Stanzell contractors for an inspection tour. They head to St Stephens Dam to report by May first and discuss next steps. Dickinson doubts sale of the road and expects Stillwell to advance plans within ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dickinson
Orient Railroad
S. B. Horey
Ft. Worth
L. Mets
Texas
Roach
Stanzell
Ft. Stockton
St. Stephens’ Dam
Avalanche
Alpine
Dickinson
Stillwell
Ball Club Heads to Ft Stockton for Road Trip
Alpine baseball team leaves Den for Ft Stockton with Martin and Smith as catchers Warner Medina pitchers Flow Rawson Menuel basemen Wattenbarger McGaughy Smith fielders Warner Medina shortstop Worthington Nichols substitutes Manager Rufus Thomas Miss Myra Young sponsor Mesdames Flow and Rawson accompany the party Captain Rawson says limited practice but expects a solid showing on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Baseball Club
Ft. Stockton
Martin
Smith
Warner
Medina
Flow
Rawson
Menuel
Wattenbarger
McGaughy
Worthington
Nichols
Rufus Thomas
Myra Young
Alpine Power & Light Co Stockholders Postpone Reorganization
A meeting of the Alpine Power and Light Co stockholders was held last Saturday. It was believed a reorganization would occur, but due to unresolved details no action was taken and a later date was set for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Power & Light Co
Trained Nurse Edna Franks Offers Services in Alpine
Attention is called to the provisional card of Miss Edna Franks a trained nurse who offers her services to the citizens of Alpine. Miss Franks is a graduate of one of the best schools in the United States and comes to Alpine with strong endorsements.
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Edna Franks
Alpine
Black Tan club gambling raid nets diverse group
Sheriff Walton and Deputy Phelps seized eighteen members of the Black Tan club at their South Mountain club room. They faced jail and were fined ten dollars plus costs on Monday after being released on bond. The raid uncovered a mixed group of participants across racial lines amid an unexpected police dragnet.
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Walton
Phelps
Black Tan Club
South Mountain
Power Co
Gets Good Price for Lease in Brewster County
Mr George Benson returned last week from his former home near Diney Texas where he looked after his interests in that portion of Texas. He says residents there are excited over an oil well bringing in and property value is doubling. Benson leased part of his land to oil promoters for one year at a high figure. He is a highly esteemed citizen and friends here congratulate him on his good fortune.
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Geo. Benson
Lasteek
Diney
Texas
Benson
Brewster County
Kennedy Marries Tyler Widow in Southwest County
M. R. Kennedy, a prominent rancher in the county's southwest, wed Mrs. Lloyd of Tyler, Texas, a recent union noted by Fort Stockton residents who extend best wishes. Local friends in Fort Stockton express happiness for the couple.
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M. R. Kennedy
Lloyd
Tyler
Texas
Kennedy
Fort Stockton
Evans Succeeds Patterson Evans Jewelry Co In Alpine
Mr Wm Evans announces he now owns the Patterson Evans Jewelry Co in Alpine and will add fixtures and stock to elevate the store to rival larger outfits. He promotes coal and wood orders from Caldwell and recommends Alpine Steam Laundry with its cleaning and pressing services and Caldwell feed orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Evans
Patterson-Evans Jewelry Co
Evans
Alpine
Will Try for Prize in Brewster County Milo Contest
Mr A J Edwards progressive Brewster County farmer enters the two acre milo contest run by the Texas Industrial Congress. The $1000 prize rewards greatest results from irrigated or non irrigated plantings. Edwards says he aims to prove Brewster County land can yield strong crops under proper cultivation.
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A. J. Edwards
Brewster County
Texas Industrial Congress
Edwards
Mexican Youth Miguel Lara Dies by His Own Hand
Miguel Lara a 20 year old Mexican youth killed himself Sunday night at his parents home across the railroad tracks. After returning from work at a nearby ranch he took a Winchester rifle from his mother room, loaded it and shot himself in the head without warning. He was described as quiet sober and industrious and the act came as a shock to family and friends.
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Miguel Lara
Uby
Para
Alpine ISD selects G W Page to lead two-year term
At a trustees meeting last Friday afternoon Alpine Independent School District reelected G W Page as superintendent for two years. The report also notes local business openings, ranch activity and area news including jurors serving in El Paso, a wax factory frame incident, and new hires at Alpine Hardware Company.
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Alpine Independent School District
G. W. Page
Alpine
Alpine Public Schools Will Not Close This Term
Alpine's public free schools will remain open through the month and part of May as funds from delinquent taxes, coal bills, and trustee arrangements cover expenses. The district will also fund the Mexican school, with warnings of a past assessment shortfall around $300,000 and a coal bill about $200 higher than in previous years. Local treasurer’s books may be investigated at the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Forthcomin
W. Cs
First National Bank
Alpine Wins First Game in Fort Stockton Series
A Fort Stockton telephone message reports Alpine won the opening game of the series with a score of three to two. The outcome sets Alpine ahead in the best of five matchup.
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Alpine
Fort Stockton
This Aternoom
Local Socialists Organize Marathon Branch by Casey and Partners
Organizers including Messrs Casey Goodwin ford and McFarland traveled to Marathon Monday to establish a Socialist party branch. No work was sent away. The teaching department is praised as first class in every detail. Casey, The Jeweler.
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Messrs. Casey
Goodwin
Ford
McFarland
Marathon
The
Socialist Party
Teacing
Casey
Death of famed aviator Cal Rogers reported
Press dispatches today carry the death of Cal Rogers the celebrated aviator who fell about 2000 feet in a recent flight. Rogers had stopped in Alpine last year during a coast to coast journey. Also note that Terry's Meat Market advertises choices meats and HS Wigle departed for Marathon today.
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Cal Rogers
Rogers
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Mr. Martindale
Ira
Mrs. Kirksey
David Palamanteer
Mexico
Palmateer
Tom Heath
Hondo
Hirsche Hord
Joe Hord
Goliad
Clarence Hord
Supreme Court
G. W. Martin
Alpine Mercantile Co
Eura Phelps
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
W. W. Collins
Orient
Ball Club
Caldwell
Alpine Steam Laundry
ONYX
Alpine Mercantile Company
Childrens
Hamilton Brown
Edwin Clapp
Chester
Fexican
Mercantile Co
Campbell & Shipmar
Ber Greenwood
Monay
Green Valley
Rattle
C. A. Brown
Mr. Brown
Jas. A. Burke
Jno. Weyerts
S. I. McSpadden
Wall Stillwell
el Paso
Fritz Weyerts
Mon Jay
H. B. English
John Gillett
Alpine Hardware Company
W. E. Calumettas
Richard
East Texas
Inquire
Avalanche Office
Buster Phelps Emison
Dee Massey
Metta Harmis
San Anto
A. S. Gage
Henry Fletcher
Jess Pruett
Cox
Fat Caldwells
Methodist Church
Berens
Ste
Nang Soho
Oys
Ford Baking Company
Terry's Meat Market
HS. Wigle
Ritchey’s
A. J. Adams & Company
Marfa, Te
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