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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
3
A local entry announces J as a candidate from Marathon for an upcoming election. The text notes his public service, including Deputy Sheriff work in Me county, and prior military service. It mentions supporters and hopes for an election win based on hometown ties and proven reliability.
Thursday night at the Holland Hotel W M French and Cora Rogers both of Marathon were married by Rev J W Campbell of Alamo Gordo New Mexico. After the ceremony the couple left for San Antonio on their honeymoon. French is a Marathon businessman and Rogers is Kis Kendrick's daughter and county teacher. The Av a lance joins friends in sending wishes for happiness.
The Kokernot well drillers suspend work awaiting an ordered underreamer. Ranch sales include Geo. Benson selling north of Hovey for eight dollars per acre bonus and Brown selling north of town to Bill Hackney from Kansas. Local visits mention Alpine and Del Rio, with grasshoppers reported on Jackson and Harmon’s Glass Mountain ranch and other residents traveling to nearby areas.
Mr Tom Fletcher arrived in Alpine last week with his family and is settling in their new home on Normal Street. They are joined by Mrs Fletcher’s father Don La Prille from Austin and Miss Viola Baker secretary of the Normal. The Avalanche extends a hearty welcome as Alpine citizens welcome the newcomers.
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