Local notices and visits fill Alpine listings
Mrs. T D McKinney visits from Marathon. Miss Sadie Crawford returns from San derson. L L Hess and Syl Adams visit from Marathon. J W Clifton moves into new home. O K Restaurant invites patrons with courteous service. Geo Thurmond DA visits on professional matters. Charcoal water cooler offered at cost. Mrs Eddie McCampbell and daughter from Corpus Christi stay at Levingston Hall. Fresh fish for customers and business men lunch promoted. Matthew Cartwright family from Terrell visiting Reagan Cartwright. Garden hose and lawn supplies advertised. Margaret Cotter returns from ranch to Alpine Mercantile Co. Fuller & Johnson farm engines in stock. Capt Jason W James travels to Rockport for sea breeze. W K Shipman Commission Co handles real estate work from Dugat hotel. Local business advertising and construction materials promoted. Rev Langner to conduct services at Paul Vogt’s residence. Newt Cockrill recounts Roscoe cyclone loss of about 3000. A B Weaver appointed Alpine telephone manager. Health officials target unsanitary places to boost Alpine values and tourism. One dollar per acre offered for 100k acres of industrial land in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cotter
Alpine Mercantile Co
Fuller & Johnson
Dewees Sumner Co
Jason W. James
Rockport
Snout & Co Moves Stock Car Goods to Vogt Building
Removal notice states R B Snout and Co moved stock car goods to the Vogt building just north of their old stand due to the erection of a sonic temple. They invite customers and the public to call at the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogt
R. B. Snout & Co
Sealed bids invited for Alpine Masonic building
Contractors are notified to submit sealed proposals for a two story brick Masonic building at Alpine Brewster County Texas. Bids accepted until August 20 1911 to R B Slight Alpine Texas chairman of the building committee. Plans and specifications available at the office of R B Slight. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Brewster County
Texas
R. B. Slight
C Man
Tries to Kill Wife as Judge Brings Mexican Suspect
Marathon Judge Crawford transported a Mexican named Thos Herrera to the county to answer for attempted wife murder Sunday night. Herrera was beaten and bound over to the grand jury. the wife survived with multiple knife wounds from his attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Crawford
Marathon
Thos. Herrera
Sells Ranch and Cattle to Mitchell and Pruett
Last Saturday Clyde But closed a deal for the sale of ranch including stock of all kinds to W. B. Mitchell and Ben Pruett for about $100,000. Mr Buttrill is recognized as a leading young West business man and will continue to reside here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
W. B. Mitchell
Ben Pruett
Buttrill
West
Death of Tarlton L. Johnson in El Paso
Sad news reports the death of Tarlton L. Johnson who died in El Paso Tuesday night after extended illness. A longtime Alpine resident, he is survived by his wife and one child. Funeral services were held at his residence today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarlton L. Johnson
el Paso
Johnson
Alpine
Brewster County Exhibit Committee Seeks County Samples
At a joint Farmers Institute and Alpine Commercial Club meeting on August 8 1911 a committee was formed to collect farm products minerals and natural resources from Brewster County for display at the Cotton Palace in Waco November 4 to 19 1911. Residents statewide urged to assist by submitting samples including coal marble silver lithographic stone oil and agricultural goods. W A Weakley Alpine Club secretary will receive items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute
Alpine Commercial Club
Court House
Brewster County
Cotton Palace
Waco
W. A. Weakley
W. F. Wire
J. F. Muss
Sec
H. C. Aramisox
The
President C A Brown Marries in Quiet Alpine Ceremony
The First National Bank of Alpine president C A Brown wed Miss Jones of Utopia on a quiet Wednesday afternoon. The couple plan a Corpus Christi bridal trip and will reside in Alpine after the wedding. A San Angelo–Fort Stockton rail survey update notes Alpine progress and right of way activity, with grading along the Ft Stockton to Alpine route accelerating toward Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Brown
First National Bank
Jones
Utopia
Uvalde County
Alpine
Texas
Corpus Christi
Brown
el Paso Times
San Anggel
Fort
Stockton
Orient Railway
A. M. Denny
W. W. Colpitts
del Rio
Denny
Stoceholders
Alpine Mercantile Compa
Mr. Denny
San Antonio
Temple
San Angelo
Mr. Colpitts
Tueday
Elorado
Sonora
Colpitts
Ft. Stockton
Big Lake
Fort Stockton
Don Lee
Barnhart
Barnwart
Notice to Alpine property owners on contagious disease disinfection
Alpine Texas August 15 1911 Dr Joan A Haney county health officer quotes law denying occupancy of apartments previously used by smallpox scarlet fever diphtheria or tuberculosis until disinfected under local health authority. Violations carry fines from ten to one thousand dollars. Law enacted by the Thirty second Legislature effective July 23 1911. Health officer authority described to require disinfection by supervision and direction of county health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Texas
Joan A. Haney
Alpine Texas
Athenty
S-passen ger automobile ready for business at any hour
Bran new S passenger machine, ready for business at any hour, calls for passengers anywhere in the city. Phone 14 Dean's Garage for service and pickup in Bran.
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Dean
Bran
Mowers and Rakes Available from Paul J Vogt
Paul J Vogt advertises yard tools in stock including mowers and rakes. Order early to avoid potential shortages as demand may exceed supply. Call details incomplete but urges prompt contact to secure items.
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Paul J. Vogt
Married at Valentine W W Adams and Dora Kendrick wed
W W Adams and Miss Dora Kendrick of Marathon were married Sunday night at Valentine. Both are prominent young county residents.
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Valentine
W. W. Adams
Dora Kendrick
Marathon
This
County
Closing out remnant stock of racket goods at actual store
Notice announces closing out the remnant stock of racket goods at the store. The store will be open on Saturday and invites customers to visit for any needed items in their fine selection. Shipman & Shipmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipman & Shipmar
New Butcher Shop Opens in Alpine Power Co Stand
Alpine and Brewster county residents are informed of the opening of a new butcher shop in the Alpine Power Co stand. The owner has secured an experienced meat cutter and expects to offer high quality selections, inviting patronage from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Brewster County
Alpine Power Co
Fort Davis District Court Closes After Week
Fort Davis August 15 1911 District Court closed after holding one week. One conviction a Mexican boy fifteen years old was sentenced to the reformatory for two years for breaking into J E Nunns residence and taking jewelry. J C Babb starts blacksmith shop near central town. Fence ground around court house being cleared this week. Robert Sprouls horse fell injuring his foot. crutches needed a few days. W Kesey leaves with sister in law Mrs Kelly and niece Miss Helen Carmichael for Wellsburg West Virginia. Mr Kesey returns to Fort Davis. Mrs Newell of Austin guest of Mrs S A Thompson. E H Folk and wife visited Mrs Jas Stewart. Misses Mary Carlton Alice Lottie Powell at Jeff ranch visiting Marie McCutcheon. Mr and Mrs Stewart entertained friends Saturday evening in Honor of Miss Helen Carmichael. Refreshments served. CORRESPONDENT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Reformatory
J. E. Nunn
J.C. Babb
W. Kesey
Kelly
Helen Carmichael
San’ Antonio
Wellsburg
West, Virginia
Keesey
Newell
Austin
S. A. ‘Thompson
E. H. Folk
Jas. Stewart
Mary Carlton
Alice
Lottie Powell
Jeff Ranch
Marie McCutcheon
Brewster County Teachers Institute Called to Convene at Alpine
The Brewster County Teachers Institute is convened in Alpine Texas on September 4 1911 to last five days All teachers under them must attend or risk cancellation of their certificates County Judge A M Torsty urges prompt attendance on September 7 with full participation during the institute
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Brewster County Teachers’ Institute
Alpine
Texas
A.M. Torsty
Local ads and services spill from Alpine area stores
Local shop notices advertise Premium flour restaurant alfalfa feed groceries appliances and hardware. Vendors promote Caldwell Ritchey Alpine Lumber Co Alpine Steam Laundry and other services with deals on refrigerators painting plumbing and garden hose.
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. D. McKinney
Sadie Crawford
Sanderson
Aurine Leaner Co
J. W. Clifton
Jack Armstrong
O. K
A. A. Murray
Mississippi
Geo. Thurmond
Alleixe Lomas Co
Chas. Stilwell
Nixe Harpware Co
Eddie McCampbell
Corpus Christi, Ar
Levingston Hall
Matthew Cartwright
Terrell
Reagan Cartwright
Caldwell
W. K. Shipman Commission Company
Dugat
H. Spruce
J. A. Hargus
Creed Taylor
D. C. Bourland
Devine McKinney
Lumber
Crick, Hardway and Paint
Devers Lusner Company
Langner
D. D
Lutheran Church
Brenam
Newt Cockrill
Roscoe
Abilene
A. B. Weaver
Weaver
Hardy
H. J. Johnson
Maine
Dallas
East Alpine Lumber Company
J.T. Weaver, JR
Wife
Sells
T. L. Johnson
Alpine Mercantile Company
Automobile Service
Ness
Might
Garace
Robert Sproul
Alfalfa of
Nansea
Alpine Hardware Co
Sandifer
Ritchey’s
Alpine Steam Laundry
Corvsthtan Carrur
Alpine Lumber Co
M. M. Whisler
Aurine Lusnen
Luster Company
Paul J. Vout
Dewees Lumber C
John Young
J. L. Crawford
John Younge Land Company
Esale and
John Young Land CO
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