Local and Personal Notes From Marfa Visits
Supplementary to The Avalanch Local and Personal item lists visitors and locals: W. B Mitchell stockman of Marfa visited town last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Woods of California detouring through town. Mrs. Lucy Crawford and Mrs. Wareford of Marfa hosted by sister Mrs. Peorn. Mr. and Mrs. Wood Were in from the tower county visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lord Weede. Mrs. Hubert Adame and children of Howton visiting relatives. W. G. Allinson father of Mew i l. Stuckey returned home after weeks with friends and kin. Frank Lorri Herta Ferrie and daughter Epent the weekend in Marfa. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Toy hosted. Mrs. Glen Adame of Fort Brockton visiting Mrs. George Adan. Mrs. Booker Adan left for Wilmington California for a pleasant visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. KR Hendrick. Ed Marehall here Friday writing to his father John AW Marehall. Mrs. Terry Sheley of Tentille visiting her father Fred Clark.
Ranch death of Bob Freeding noted near Marathon
Bob Freeding, aged about 67, died at the Roy Stillwell ranch about 60 miles south of Marathon between 6 and 8 PM on August 2. He was an old timer, well known locally, and died likely from acute indigestion. Funeral services were held Monday at the Stillwell residence with many ranchers attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Titlwell
Marathon
Robert Freeding
Presidio County
Chiroe
Thye Chambers
Itey Stillwell
Rev. Hines
Methodiet Church
Jppresaive Manter
Ben
Hreading, & Brother
Pabens, Tex
J. L. Dodson
Sierra Blancw
Probate Notice in Alpine Texas 1926
The State of Texas to Brewster County sheriffs and constables. Ava C. Yates petitions for probate of James Yates’s will in Tirewater County and letters testamentary. The case is set for the next term beginning the first Monday in August 1925 at Alpine court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Brewster County
Rauce
James Yates
Ava C. Yates
Tirewater County
Ames Yates
Alpine
Texas
Mamie Lease
Gula Burke
In Alpine Area Acknowledges Heavy Rainfall
An inch or more of rain fell Wednesday afternoon in Alpine and Brewster County, triggering swollen creeks and delaying travel. Musquiz Creek and Waisano Creek ran bank-full between Alpine and Fort Davis, with total rainfall surpassing four inches in days, aiding local stackmen and similar workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Brewster County
Musquiz Creek
Fort Davis
Waisano Creek
Stackmen
Paisano Encampment Leaders Highlight Millican Tribute
J. M. Garner of Del Rio and Pecos steps in to preside over the Paisano Encampment as the beloved Rev. Millican completes a year of service. The crowd extends wishes for health and many more years of leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey. J. M. Garner
del Rio
Pecos
Rev. Millican
Record Attendance and Visitors Mark Rainy Camp Session
Outlanders arrive in record numbers despite heavy rains, boosting attendance at Paisano encampment. Autos and campers flood in all week, with about half the expected turnout due to wet roads. Notable visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W Eugene Sallee of Kai feng China, missionary in China for over 20 years, and Mrs Sallee at Baylor Belton. Other groups from Baylor Belton San Marcos Baptist Academy Southwestern Seminary and Howard Payne College are represented on the grounds. Hal Buckner from Buckner Orphans Home spoke Tuesday night about the home’s work and needs before Dr George W Truett’s sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisano
W. Eugene Sallee
Kaifeng
Henan
China
Sallee
Ainter
George W. Truett
Dean Townsend
Baylor College
Belton
Baylor Belton
San Marcos Baptist Academy
Southwestern Seminary
Howard Payne College
Hal Buckner
Buckner Orphans Home
Trans-Pecos Teachers Consolidated Institute Plans
The Trans-Pecos area prepares for a large Teachers Consolidated Institute at Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine from September 1 to 5 1925. Lectures by W H Carothers and Otho Hanscom will accompany classroom demonstrations and library facilities. The program aims to unify teachers across counties and provide practical guidance while stressing professional dignity and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Consolidated Institute
Pecos
Alpine
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Texas
W. H. Carothers
Emporia
Kansas
Columbia University
Middle West
Lec
Otho Hanscom
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
George Peabody College For
Hanscom
H. G. Secrest
Berkeley Hall
Trans-Pecos
State Teachers Association
Dallas
Sul Ross
General Assembly
West Texas Sees Heavy Rainfall Across Regions
West Texas received heavy rains last week with reports of 12 inches at Pecos in a few hours and 10 to 12 inches in stores after floods. Alpine and Brewster County saw about 3 inches over three days, and locals say the recent rains are the best in years, boosting cattlemen’s outlook for a strong range for months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Pecos
Alpine
Brewster County
Reserve Officers Meet At Modern Reserve Officers Gather
The Reserve Officers Association of Alpine met Tuesday at the Modern Cafe with six members present. Members voted to refund £33 spent by individuals on Rodeo tickets for Camp Marfa soldier band during Defense Day. Apart from routine reserve discussions, no other business emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reserve Officers Association of Alpine
Camp Marfa
Notice of hearing to appropriate waters in Texas
G B S Combs of Marathon Texas filed July 2 1925 with the Board of Water Engineers for a permit to appropriate unappropriated waters from Maravillas Creek in Brewster County for irrigation. The headgate location and diversion method are described as gravity system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Combs
Isrewster County
Texas
Board of Water Engineers
State of Texas
Combs
Marathon
Georgetown Mayor Sharpe visits Alpine and Waldron mines
Georgetown Texas mayor John M Sharpe and John D Hughes arrived in Alpine and will tour the Waldron mines in Southern Brewster with W W Jenkins B A Waldron and Tom Lee Georgetown schools superintendent. They view the region as promising for mining and climate assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M Sharpe
John D. Hughes
Georgetown
Texas
Alpine
Sharpe
Williamson County Sun
Avalanche
Hughes
W. W. Jenkins
B. A. Waldron
Tom Lee
Waldron Mines
Brewster
Patent Office Assistance for Inventors in Washington DC
A service from 205 A McLachlen Blog in Washington DC claims to help inventors develop and perfect ideas before filing patent applications. The notice cites prior experience aiding thousands of inventors, emphasizing preparation before submission to the Patent Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventors
Patent
McLachlen
Washington, dC
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. B&b. Mitchell
Prominen Stockman
Marfa
Grover Woods
California
Lucy Crawford
Tower County
Lord Weede
Hubert Adame
Howton
W. G. Allinson
Tuewlo
Mra. Frank
Lor i" Herta Ferrie
Tiepent
Marat
Mra Ben Toy
Glen Adame
Fort Brockton
George Adan
Mra
Booker Adan
Teft Wednday
Wilmington
Ed Marehall
John AW Marehall
Terry Bheley
Tentille
Fred Clark
Trevino
Robert Breeding
Tee Walker
Charley Green
Lower
Marvillas
Bob Hreeding
J. BE. Burgress
JL. C. Ritchey
Albert Chambers
Camilla Henderson
San Antonio
Cohe
Folke
Hone
W. K. Bates
Vrew
Hess
Pres Fried
Marathon State Bank
America
Detroit
FORD
Vicase
PRL Floger Company
Orchetra
E. L. Harp
Kathryn Means
Tillman Durden
Annie Mahala Murry
Sydney Cowan
Ruby Peer
Edgar Ingerson
Mary Eleanor Black
DPD
BE. Adams, Jr
Barstow
Monroe Slack
Dewitt Black
Ormand Jenson
George Morrison
John Hibdon
J. H. Head
G. F. Brown
Maria
Howell Johnson
Clevera Farnum
Pinkney Black
BE. L. Harp
Edna Peer
Pecos. Trombone Section: Messrs
Morris McDonald
Wendell Nichols
Truman Pouncey
Wallace Wimberly
Midland
Harrison Beauchamp
H. Hohnson
E. L
Mesdames Sam Means
BE. Reynolds
Turer
G. H
A. Ry
Grantee Elk
Maravillas Creek
State of
Austin
MO. A. Norris
Clark
A. H. Dunlap
A. W. McDonald
Board of Water Secretary Engineers
Morocco
Cardus
Cardu
Patent Office
Gibson & Fox
W. van Sickle
J. M. Gallego
Brian Montague
Lackey
W. H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex
G. H. Yates & Son
A. M. Turney
Alpine, Texas
Livingston Undertaking Co
Sanderson
Chas. Livingston
G. K. Lange
John Perkins
Pele
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ranch Loans
E. B. Chandler & Company
East Crockett
San Antonio, Texas
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