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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1928
Page
6
Fort Davis Notes on Visitors and Local Building
Fort Davis hosts a stream of guests including Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mexamara from Chickasha Oklahoma and Cyrus J. Lucas with family. Baldwin of Austin returns as summer visitors while Richard Merritt and new resident Jones prepare to build near the Merrill ranch and Hasbrook area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Mexamara
Chickasha
Okalahoma
Hicks Gray
Fort Davis
Baldwins
A. Baldwin
Austin
Fort D:vis
Mile High
Baldwin
Fort da
Richard Merritt
Prevent Merrill
Mr. Jones
Hasbrook
Parker County Watermelon Receives Wide Admiration
A large watermelon sent to Mrs. R. Kerrill by her brother Sam Gray of Weatherford Parker County is described as the finest in flavor with a 43 by 53 inch body. The melon arrived in a tight No 2 tub and is noted as possibly the largest seen, a close second to a sheriff Lee Sprout’s at-home harvest known for its flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Kerrill
Sam Grayrom Weatherford
Parker County
Jett Davis
Lee Sprout
Local Runoff Primary Yields Robison Win in Three Precincts
Robison wins the runoff primary with 110 votes to his opponent in three voting boxes Fort Davis Valencia and Limpia. Other results show Marrs 101 Garner 7 Connally 52 Mayfield 57. Adwin Fowlkes junior returns home after appendicitis operation and is recovering detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adwin Fowlkes Junior
Teachers to Instruct at Alpine Institute in September
Alpine will host a teaching institute on September 3 with staff including Dorene Granger John Prude Mabel Bloys Calli Holt Nellie Carmack Ruth Prude Doris Hall Dorothy Weatherby who will teach Sanderson this year. The new principal has not arrived in Davis yet. The writer and Mrs Leslie Fawcett and children left for home after visiting Mrs Fawcett's mother Mrs W B Bloys and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Se Peancy
Alpine
Dorene Granger
John Prude
Mabel Bloys
Calli Holt
Nellie Carmack
Ruth Prude
Doris Hall
Dorothy Weatherby
Sanderson
Davis
Fort Davis boys beat Kinecamper campers in friendly game
A Fort Davis high school boys team defeated the Rosenfield camp Kinecampers at Shady Nook in a few evenings play 23 013. Davis players included regulars and reserves and the contest promoted good sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis High School
Kinecampers
Rosenfield
Shady Nook
Davis
High Schoo
Masonic Past Masters Dine at Mellard Ranch
About forty past worshipful masters from Fort Davis Marfa and Alpine lodges attended a barbecue hosted by LF C Mellard at the Mellard ranch around 26 miles south of Alpine. Attendees from Alpine included G W Baines W E Caldwell J P Parker J M Pouncey A B Sandifer H W Ferguson and Matt Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Marfa
Alpine
LF. C. Mellard
Highland Section
Mellard Ranch
Marta
G. W. Baines
W. E. Caldwell
J. P. Parker
J. M. Pouncey
A. B. Sandifer
H. W. Ferguson
Matt Smith
Model Tailor Promises Craft in Fresh Dress Refresh
A notice from Model Tailor invites patrons to remove stains and refresh dresses through expert cleaning. The crafting emphasis highlights master workmanship and reliable service for refined garments.
Death of Western Union manager son in Fort Stockton
Marion Stevens 13 year old son of M F Stevens Western Union Fort Stockton manager died after tonsil removal operation. The Stevens family long known in Alpine, moved to Fort Stockton four years ago. Bobby Stevens, the elder son, works as a Western Union operator in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
M. F. Stevens
Western Union
Fort Stockton
Stevens
Alpine
Bobby
For Sale Bargain Four Room Home With Cash Offer
For sale nice four room home and bath with power connections on a corner south and east front. Owner needs cash and will sacrifice. Ask 700 cash and balance 40 per month. Also bids wanted for City of Fort Stockton Texas public works project near Brewster County with 5 fire plugs and 2600 feet water main 36/37 inch depth at 5 percent interest bid due Sept 11, 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ower
Fort
Stockton
Texas
Brewster
Yelock
Real estate list offers and cash terms for Alpine properties
Auction style sales feature UST Nos with 920 acres and oil gas rights, a producing mine and several cash and easy terms. Listings include 3200 acres of pasture, a corner plot with $50 monthly income, and heirs to certain estates offering absolute title via Stewart Title. Additional parcels: solid block near Orient-Santa Fe junction, half block in Means Addition, end of North Street lots, and a seven block distance from business center with potential quick profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corner Ave. E
4Th St
N. W
Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Texas
Orient- Sou. Pac. Junction
Santa Fe
Pacific Coast
Alpine
Presidio
Ceter
Trespassing Notice Posted on South Heights Street
Notice states trespassing is prohibited on South Heights and that violators will be prosecuted. Includes name John Weyerts and date 8-10-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Heights
Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy Ad Promises Health Boost
An advertisement claims Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy can heal sore gums even after pyorrhea affects stomach kidneys and general health. It states dentists recommend it and druggists return money if it fails, with Palace Pharmacy and Adv. item appearing in The Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leto
Palace Pharmacy
Adv
Ite
Cardus Restores Health Says Mrs Geo Hunter
Mrs Geo Hunter of Columbus Georgia describes severe side pains and near bed rest until CardusChar restored her strength. She reports rapid improvement after the first bottle with diminished pain and ongoing health gains. Sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
Cardi
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Speedy Taxi
C. McElroy
Central Power and Light Co
Loe
Fort Davis News
Cyrus J. Lucas
Cattlemens’ Association
Boen
Hotel Limpla
Homan Cartwright
Lane Taylor
San Antonio
Mrs
Rank Jones
Paso
Kawin Fowlkes
EL Paso
Citigen
Roy Nunn
R. K. Merrill
Fort Worth
Espy Miller
Karl Weatherby
Houston
Mr. Weatherby
Mrs J.P Weatherby
A. G. Prude
Edwin Fowlkes
Joe Wesendort
Richmond
Limpla
Mrs. Wessentort
Brunswick Panatropes and Records
Alpine Jewelry Co
Holland Hotel
Leslie Fawcett
Alylne Drug Store
Angora
Otis Turner
Real Estate and Insurance Turner
N. 6Th ST
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