Local residents visit and travel notes across ranches
Mrs. Louis Wendel and two children left for Wyoming this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Carr stayed at the Kennedy ranch for several days. J. A. Wilson came to town from Green Valley ranch for a short stay. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Shuler visited their daughter Mrs. John Blevins. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Cotter and children are visiting from the Cotter ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wendel
Wyoming
Mrs. J. S. Carr
Kennedy Ranch
J. A. Wilson
Green Valley
Mrs. L. S. Shuler
John Blevins
Willie Cotter
Cotter Ranch
Klingenbergs Lease Alpine Hotel After Cafe Success
Mr and Mrs H Klingenberg have leased the Alpine Hotel after running the Ranch House cafe with strong success. They will take possession soon as renovations including fresh paint and new paper are completed. The couple brings hotel expertise and a chef is part of the plan.
Alpine Hotel Hosts Cafe Expansion At Ranch Dining Spot
Harry runs the Ranch cafe meals described as the talk of the town while Mrs Klingenberg makes guests feel at home. Growth requires larger quarters and the Alpine Hotel offers space to expand feeding the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Ranch
Mrs. Klingenberg
New Refining Process Promises Oil Industry Revolution
In Austin a small model refinery tests a new process by engineer Christian Paul with University of Texas chemist E P Schoch aiding. Reported savings of about 15 cents per barrel cut refining cost from 35 to 20 cents and yield higher quality lubricating oil. Prominent refiners and bankers toured the plant. $10,000 already spent with plans for $30,000 more and a $500,000 refinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Christian Paul
E. P. Schoch
Bureau of Economic Geology
University of Texas
Marathon News Briefs From Alpine and Surroundings
Miss Nona Niccolls visits Miss Annie Rooney in Alpine while John Rice and his son come from the river ranch. Ed Decie ships two carloads of calves to Fort Worth. Doddridge eyes oil in Bone Springs and Marathon’s bright future. Families and travelers pass through Marathon including Bouland, Wade, Hancock, Dragon, and others visiting relatives or returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Decie
Fort Worth
Jas F. Doddridge
Ralph
Our
Doddridge
Bone Springs
Marathon
Citation by Publication in Brewster County Court
Public notice commands Sheriff to summon James Ferris by publication weekly for four weeks before August 15 1921. Case No 1008 filed July 13 1921 by Vernie Hix Ferris seeks divorce alleging residency, marriage on May 2 1919 in Presidio County, and misconduct by the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
James Ferris
District Court
Alpine
Texas
Period of adultery cited in Brewster County case
The writ quotes actions of the defendant on September 20 and October 1 1919 living in adultery with two named women and habitual intercourse. Plaintiff seeks dissolution of marriage, restoration of her maiden name Verni Hix, and further relief. No children were born. Court date set for next regular term in Alpine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verni
Alpine
Texas
W. H. Lease
Brewster County
Jas
A. Burke
Popular Signal Corps Girl Helen Hunt Carey wins Chicago honor
Helen Hunt Carey a former signal corps girl was voted the most popular girl in Chicago by Legionnaire Club members. Her total votes reached 46 204, about 8 000 more than the leading film actress rival. Carey had served 14 months in France with the ABE FP and was elected commander of Sig Yeu post of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Legion
Helen Hunt Carey
Signal Corps
Legionnaire Club
Miss Carey
France
A. BE. FP
Sig- Yeu
LOVE BROS HIGH STANDARD PAINT Price Cut
Effective today July 20 the price of LOVE BROS HIGH STANDARD PAINT drops. White now 3.85 regular shades 3.05 from 4.40 and 4.10 respectively. The buyer still receives the lowest price consistent with good business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Bros
For Sale Desk and Typewriter Bundle
For sale Roll Top Desk nearly new priced at 35.00. Under wood Typewriter offered at 75.00. Or take both for 100.00. Inquiries at Avalanche, 28-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Constitutional Cure
There is widespread catarrh perceived as incurable by local remedies. Hall's Catarrh Medicine by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio is advertised as a constitutional treatment that works through the blood on mucous surfaces. The ad offers a one hundred dollar reward for proof of failure and urges readers to send for circulars and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
F. J. Cheney
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Fred Clark
W. K. Bates
J. J. Roberts
Earl Clark
W. J. McIntyre & Sons
Alpine Lumber Company
J. W. Gillett
General Merchandise
Alpine Hotel
Michelin
West Texas Motor Company
John Rice
John Riemneger
Fl Paso
D. C
Mrs. Waddy Burnam of
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S. L. Burnam
Mr. Crum
Electa Wade
Longfellow
May Caufield
McClohanan
Mr. Mason
Rio Grande
S. P. Skinner
Cleo Hancock
Jewel Dragon
Budys Walker
Mrs
Terry Shely
Tesnas
Clara Bains
Mrs. Reiniger
el Paso
Maudie Hord
Ferron Ritchey
Marfa
Fred Rice
San Antonio
L. W. Cater
Kinox
J. J. Shackelford
Mariweather Burke
Carlos Boudreaux
Mildred Folsom
S. A. Starr
Tampico
Mexico
State OF
Cardus
Atall Druggists
Shirley’s Hotel
S. P. Depot
C. E. Shirley
Prop
Star Meat Market
Ritchey Bros
Davis Auto Company
Ford
A. R. Davis
W. A. Weakley
Justice of the Peace
Clay Roberts
Propr
Oho
J. M. Gallego
W. van Sickle
J. M. Chambers
Attorneys At Law
Alpine, Texas
Middlebrook & Turney
Physicians and Surgeons Office
Lackey Building
A. M
Turney
With the Prunes
Prunes
George
Hest Sterfi
Licoert & Myers Tosacco Co
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