Big Docket Civil Cases Faces District Court
The district court docket shows many civil matters for the coming term with few new criminal filings since last term. Notable cases include foreclosures, divorce suits, and notes actions led by F M Laucier versus C D Cleveland and Estella Rose Hodges versus C B Hodges, among others.
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State of Texas
Manuel Rodel Uer
Pablo Alvarado
F. M. Laucier
C. D
L. Des Landes
G. E. Hubbard
Estella Rose Hodges
C. B. Hodges
New Amsterdam Casualty Co
Edison Ahiman
Industrial Accident Board
L. C. Smith
R. K. Beaty
Jacob Neurer
Howard McWilliams
Bennett Et al
Leandra Salazar
Tomas Salazar
Evs
CE Andewellyn , Ns
Old Pioneer Phelps Passes Away in Alpine
Alpine’s oldest resident and longtime county official JW Phelps died last Saturday after a brief illness. A Brewster County jailer from 1892 to 1898, he then served as assessor for nearly three decades, earning a reputation for land title knowledge. He arrived in Murphynville and later moved to Alpine, contributing to the cattle trade and local markets before his death at home.
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Alpine
Anditizens
Phelps
North Alpine
Ips
Ale
Murphynvile
Igg-4
Presidio
Brewster County
John Holland
W. Kokeraot
James Darling
M. B. Chastain
Presidio County
Rush Work on Holland Hotel Building Progress Report
Construction on the Holland Hotel accelerates with a large crew and ample materials. Footings and foundations are complete, forms for the first floor are ready, and the superintendent expects concrete to begin pouring soon.
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Holland Hotel
New Holland
Citizens Protest Granting Reprieve to Sacco Vanzetti
Alpine residents express strong opposition to Governor Fuller of Massachusetts over Sacco and Vanzetti reprieve. A telegram signed by W. T. Aeriwether M L Turney C M W H Kokernot Jr and Shirley Seates condemns the ruling and mocks the Reds with a $30 million bet from Alpine Texas.
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Sacco, Vanzetti
Upine
Sacco-Vanzetti
Fuller
Massachusetts
Alpine
Bolshevists
Sacco
Weekly Market Letter from Fort Worth Texas
Market letter notes light receipts this week with dairy and cutter cow prices down 25 to 40 cents from last week. Stocker cattle mostly steady in demand, with white face cows and calves showing varied prices. Cattle ranges include cows 5.00 to 6.50 for best, cutters 4.00 to 4.50, veals 10.00 to 11.00, and fat yearlings near 10.00. Sheep prices steady with fat wethers 7.50 to 7.75 and top yearlings near 10.00 to 10.25. انخفاض الأسعار noted but expected improvement by week’s end based on northern markets.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Cassidy
Tourist Camp Project Near Sul Ross Moves Forward
Contract awarded to W A Daugherty to erect a 40-guest tourist camp south of Sul Ross, with lodging wings on the north and west housing 12 double and six single rooms, public showers, and a attendant room. The site fronts the highway to the south and the northern border road, with Oriental stucco exterior, sheetrock interior, cement floors, and a 45 working day build schedule aiming for September 20 opening.
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Helmn
W. A. Daugherty
Sul Ross C
Alpine Lumber Company
Daugherty
Boy Scouts Bring Show to Marathon Event
Scouts presented a show at Marathon, raising over 100 dollars at the event. proceeds were collected Wednesday from attendees and participants, supporting troop activities and local programs.
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Marathon
Poultry Association to Elect Officers and Meet at Paisano Ranch
The Highland Poultry Association plans to elect officers at its monthly meeting to be held tomorrow evening at the Nail Poultry ranch in Paisano. A prime supper at 7 o'clock will precede talks by Mrs. J. M. Everhart on summer flock care, Dr. A. J. Hoffman on disease control, Dr. J. B. Wright on Australorps, W. B. Hamilton on chick care, and R. S. Miller on lice mites and bugs. The group aims to discuss a standard breed and address feed problems during the session.
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Highland
Poultry Association
Nail Poultry Ranch
Paisano
J. M. Everhart
A. J. Hoffman
Marfa
J. B. Wright
Aline
W. B. Hamilton
Alpine
Tri- County
R. 8. Miller
Brownsville Urges Joint Border Highway Plan
Brownsville and lower Rio Grande Valley towns seek cooperation with Alpine and others on a Mexican Border Highway to link to a transcontinental route. Laredo chamber of commerce officers say the border path would attract tourists and may involve military backing, with Alpine representatives and local officials present at the Holland Hotel.
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Redo
Brownsvidle
Rio Grande Valley
Laredo
Charles Mann
J.T. Moore
Chamber of
Com
Wheen
Holland Hotel
San Diego
Cat
Lared
Perate
M. For
Mumm
Moore
Guinan Named Secretary of Border Association
D. B. Guinan of Sanderson was chosen secretary of the Xican Border High Association, with duties starting on the 18th. Formerly secretary of the El Paso Automobile Dealers Association, he is among the Border route’s strongest supporters. J. E. Casner, the association’s president, announces the appointment amid plans and expectations.
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J. E. Casner
Xican
Mon Ber of
Incheon
Guinan
Sanderson
Sand ‘Etary
Elaso Automobile Dealers” Association
Casni
Roundup Attendance at Sonora Station Noted
Senator Benjamin F. Berkeley and Hon J D Jackson returned yesterday from Sonora where they attended a roundup at the A and ML experiment station on the 9th and 10th. The loco problem was presented to the gathering by Mr Jackson and a resolution offered but no action was taken at the time. Those present expressed interest in the rancher fight and cooperation of individual ranchers was enlisted.
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Benjamin F. Berkeley
J. D. Jackson
Sonora
Jackson
Howe
Jas
Ranch
Senator Berkeley
Iacs
Masons to Hold Important Statewide Meeting August 19
Important meeting will be held at the local Masonic lodge on the evening of August 19, according to Worshipful Master M Pouncey. Matters of great importance will be acted upon and the land master of the state has issued an appeal for every Mason to attend these meetings being held across the state.
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Masonic Lodge
M. Pouncey
Pink Phelps Appointed County Tax Assessor
Pink Phelps was named to fill the unexpired term as county tax assessor by the board of county commissioners at the regular meeting. He is the son of J W Phelps who died last week and has assisted in the assessor’s office for many years, with deputies under Sheriff Gonzales’ election.
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Oard
Pink Phelps
J. W. Phelps
Gon Rles
R. Faculty Members To Build Model Cottages
Sul Ross faculty agreed to take over building five model cottages as part of a chamber of commerce plan abandoned earlier. Morelock coordinated plans and data to develop stone cottage models for housing Sul Ross students, with work to begin next Monday.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tote
H.W Ferguson
Sul Row
Sul Ross
Morelock
Street Lights Giv en Initial Tryout
Street lights begin a first test in an effort to complete a new system. A 25-light setup is being evaluated with ornate globes to maximize illumination. The system will operate at a flat $100 per month with upkeep and installation costs around $4,000.
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Commere
Machinery unloaded for Decie well near Lennox report
Se Block 4 location noted when Wilc ox and Anderson California operators sunk the Gage test to 500 feet near Lennox in eastern Brewster County. Steady drilling continues at the McIntyre well south of Alpine with drill depth around 800 feet. Delays reported on this test.
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Lennox
Se Block 4
Wilcox
Anderson
California
Brewster County
McIntyre
Alpine
Will Erect Building On 5th Street
Jim P F Wilson announced plans to contract for a modern business building on his Fifth street corner property at Avenue E. The two story glass fronted structure will run from the old Wilson building to the alley, split into two rooms for stores, and is to be completed by September. This marks the third new business building on Fifth Street in months, alongside the Robinson building opposite the post office and a College Avenue filling station. Contract to be let soon and work to begin promptly if bid favorable.
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Jim PF. Wilson
Fifth Street
Avenue E
Robinson
Ross
Post Office
College Avenue
Wilson
Sanderson Edges Early In Tight Baseball Tilt
Sanderson and the visitors traded blows as errors and fielding miscues dominated an opener marked by a long day at the plate. Maddox steadied the locals, Day sparked a three base blast and outfield plays preserved a narrow lead in a game highlighted by two pivotal rallies.
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Maddox
Maddox Easy
Tubbie
Kansans Take Charge Of Boarding House
Mrs. Lewis Kyser arrives with Miss Letha Chattin and Miss Opal Chattin from Kansas. The Funk property west of the high school becomes Highland House under new owners the Chattins. They plan to maintain the high standard of service set by Mrs. Funk as David Chattin and remaining Chaffin family members are expected to join soon.
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Rand
Lewis Kyser
Twe
Kansas
Letha Chattin
Opal Chattin
Fece
B.A. Chattin
Kyser
Chattin Brothers
Funk
Highland House
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OLD Pioneer
Maria Castro Mendo
Rosa Perez Hernandez
Alberto
Brewster
Aldine
D. W. Gourley
Mr. Phelps
Camp Grandview
Alpine C. Ofc
Uinan
Hinay
Sonora Station
Aasons
5Th Street
Ate
Oaders
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