Oil Prospects Grow Bright in Brewster County
Brewster County towns eye a boom as many oil firms deploy scouts and establish new locations. Hudson Berger No 1 and No 2 at Hargus and Skinner near 2000 to 300 feet, Marathon Oil drilling at 500 feet with No 2 idle for repairs, Presidio Oil No 1 at 800 feet, Cutter lease moved, Turney ranch location, Twin City Co erecting derrick, about twenty one new sites reported. W H Yates and sister Mrs J T Bristow visited Van Horn over Thanksgiving with Dr James Yates of Corona New Mexico assisting patient Mrs Pitzer. reports of a bad time while there.
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Brewster County
Wild Cat
Hudson Berger No
Hargus
Skinner
Dri
Marathon Oil Co
Presidio Oil Co
Turney Ranch
Twin City Co
W. H H. Yates
J.T. Bristow
Maria
van Horn
James Yates
Corona
New Mexico
Pitzer
Bazaar Date Clarified by Presbyterian Group
The Presbyterian Bazaar will be held next Friday December 12 not this week as previously announced. The event will feature handsome fancy work and a line of Japanese articles similar to last year with refreshments served. Read The Avalanche and Watch Alpine Gros.
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Presbyterian
Villa Bandits Hold Up Lone Woman
Mrs J B Bernelle wife of a section foreman at Maxon reports four armed Mexicans raided her home while she fed pigs. They searched the house demanded money and the baby. They questioned the child’s sex to decide whether to abduct it and fed themselves before leaving toward the hills. Bernelle alerted her husband and they notified the agent, but no investigators came. The bandits frightened workers, who feared retaliation and suggested more Rangers and soldiers were needed on the border.
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J. B. Bernelle
Maxon
Bowie
Nive
Dangich
Souvinor
Texas
Gemard
Bernelle
Mexico
Marathon Correspondent Reports Lawless Threats to Civilization
A correspondent from Marathon sent in a statement lamenting a sad mistake and urging stronger protection of lives and property against lawless characters and barbarous ideas of civilization. The message emphasizes fear and a need for safety measures.
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Marathon
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Wade Dies at Alpine Texas
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Bat Wade born March 8 1860 in Bosqueco Texas died December 2 1919 in Alpine after five weeks illness. She married J L Wade January 10 1879 and had eight children Robert Jeff and six daughters including Electa and Willie Wade. She joined Church of Christ at 24, long time Eastern Star and Woodman Circle member. The family moved to Alpine in 1908 where her kindness and philanthropy earned many friends. Funeral at home December 4 conducted by Rev TL.
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Mary Elizabeth Bat Wade
Bosqueco *Y
Texas
Alpine
Marri
Robert
Jeff
J. Perico
Paso
Electa
Willie Wade
Church of Christ
Eastern Star
Woodman Circle
Epworth League Social at the Derrick Home
The Epworth League of the Methodist church held a Thanksgiving season social at Mr. and Mrs. J H Derrick's home. Guests enjoyed decorations in yellow and white, lively games, music, and a salad course. Expressions praised the hostess and hopes for more such League gatherings followed good nights.
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Epworth League
Leguers
Methodist Church
J H. Derrick
Newly Notes of Doings at Marathon
Sinner shipped six ears of cattle Sunday morning to Ft. Worth. A. S. Gage shipped 19 ears of Haymond to Fort Worth Sunday morning. Mrs. J. Dragoo's little boy Debert fell from a fence Monday injuring his elbow. Dr Was treated him and they took the child to Del Rio Tuesday for possible stiff joint concerns.
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Sinner
Ft. Worth
A. S. Gage
Fort T
Sidewalk Accounts Must Be Paid
Notice to all parties with sidewalk work in the district that uncollected accounts are being turned over to the City. Labor accounts must be paid promptly each week. a 20 percent penalty applies for failure to comply.
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Alyne
Parent-Teachers Association Meets Friday Afternoon
The Parent-teachers association gathered Friday at 2:30 with many interested parents present. The program featured welcome words by Madie Ray Miller, verses by Louise Crawford and Loni, songs by Third Grade, and readings including All Winter by Clemans Roark. After the program, refreshments were served. Miss Addie Mae Todd and Mrs Annah Oxford joined Butch Clark and Zeb Dejer son on a trip to Arnold ranch about twenty miles from town. The weather was very cold. continued on page.
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Parent-teachers Association
Madie
Ray Miller
Louise Crawford
Loni
Clemans Roark
Willie Mae French
Addie Mae ‘Todd
Annah Oxford
Butch Clark
Zeb de Jerson
Arnold Ranch
Lyceum Course 1919 29 Schedule Amid Busy Year
The C K had another spren sid meeting last Sunday. The topic was Christianity and the Health of America. Mrs J R Middlebrook led as a missionary meeting with Red Cross Christi. The schedule lists five remaining Lyceum numbers with two before year end and monthly gaps after, featuring Hendrys Columbia Sextette Maud Musical Man Lincoln McConnell and more through March.
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C.K
America
J. R. Middlebrook
Lyceum Couse
Hendrys
Columbia
Maud
Lincoln McConnell
Held Lutheran Services Sunday at Alpit
Pastor G Langner led Lutheran services in Alpit with the Weyerts family hosting. Services were held every fifth Sunday, lasting most of the day and drawing a well attended crowd that greatly enjoyed the event.
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G. Langner
Ial
Alpit
Joha
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Alpine State Bank
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Geo. C. Miller
van Sickle
J. W. Ferguson
Brewster Leasing & Development Company
Lackey Building
C. D. Wood, Magr
John Young Land Co
Alamo Lumber Co
Villa Bandits
Mrs. Mary — Elizabeth Wade
Epworth League Social
THE
Parent - Teachers’ Association
First National Bank
AL Brown Preston
Kokernot
W. Baines
W. B, Hancock
Ees HL
Hord
Alpine General Repair Shop
Old Dean
Court House
el Paso
J. O. Cazares & CO
S. Ferris
Chambry
Ham
Mets
Childrens Union
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