Alpine and Far West News Highlights and Local Notices
Local notes chronicle visits and travels of residents from Alpine Fort Davis and Marfa, with business trips, cattle deals, and holiday gatherings. Mentions include Will Cotter in El Paso, Casner family in Alpine, Tippit shipments to Fort Worth, and Mr. Newt Cockrell buying cattle for Peyton Packing Co. plus festive shopping at The Palace Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Cockrell
el Paso
The
Peyton Packing Co
Palace Pharmacy
Smith
Palace
Nevill Ranch Notice Prohibits Trespass and Hunting
Persons taking wood water grass or hunting or fishing on the Nevill Ranch lands will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Mrs. Kate Nevill, owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevill Ranch
Kate Nevill
Halls Catarrh Medicine Adverts
Catarrh is a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions. Halls Catarrh Medicine uses an ointment for quick relief and an internal tonic that works through the blood to mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Davis Mountains Federation Women's Clubs Meet at Marfa
The Davis Mountains Federation of Women's Clubs held a meeting in Marfa on Wednesday. Attendees from Alpine included Mrs. George W. Baines and other officers. visitors from Fort Stockton Marathon and Valentine joined. A full report will appear next week. Local founder Mrs. Phebe K. Warner spoke on ambitions for a state park, a Texas chautauqua, and support for Sul Ross State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Mountains Federation of Women’s Clubs
Marfa
Alpine
George W. Baines
Federation
W van Sickie
H. W. Moretock
FF. Gillett
W. B Hancock
C.D. Wood
H. F. Allen
R. A. Studhalter
Fort Stockton
Marathon
Davis Mountains
Syl Ross State Teachers College
Warner
Rotary Notes Highlight Guests and Tax Reform Talk
Mr George Baines presided at the Rotary luncheon last Friday with visitors including a Fort Worth Record correspondent and State Senator elect B F Berkeley. Crozier, a Southwestern University graduate and former Dallas News reporter, offered remarks naming Bob Coffey as a boyhood friend. Gus Reininger of New Braunfels spoke on his state wide campaign for equal and uniform taxes, aiming to create a new state tax commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baines
Rotary
Harry Benge Crozier
Fort Worth Record
B. BF. Berkeley
Crozier
Bob Coffey
Southwestern University
Dalas News
Mr. Crozier
Gus Reininger
New Braunfels
Marathon News Items Show Local Social and Travel Busy
Miss Aline Beck spent the weekend in Sanderson as guest of Mrs. Addie Boling. The Junior League enjoyed a Fort Iayne visit with chaperones Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Terry W. Shely of Tesnas and Mrs. Mack Hargus of Alpine visited locals. A. S. Gage shipped thirty cattle cars to California. A. S. Skinn er sent six. James E. Doddridge and son Ralph of Alpine visited Friday. Herschel Hord of Marfa came by Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Lindsey and baby drove to Alpine Friday. Chas Shely of Tesnas visited relatives last week. Rev. S. E. Alison of Fl Pase district preached Monday evening as Quarterly Conference followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aline Beck
Sanderson
Addie Boling
Spann Sublett Wed In Brewster County On Rio Grande
On Saturday November 2, Edward C Spann and Eunice Sublett wed at the Sublett home along the Rio Grande in southern Brewster County with Justice Robert Cartledge officiating. The bride, daughter of J L Sublett of Sublett on the Rio Grande, wore a white Canton dress. the couple later traveled to El Paso for their wedding trip. Guests included Wallace Sublett, Averill Walker, and Mrs B W Newsom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Spann
Eunice Sublett
Sublett
Rio Grande
Brewster County
Robert Cartledge
J. L. Sublett
Sublett-on-the-Rio Grande
Subletts
Alpine
Eunice
Alpine High School
Spann
Birmingham
Asia
Birthday of Willa B Morelock Brightens Small Town
Little Miss Willa B Morelock celebrated a Wednesday afternoon birthday with a large cake and eight candles. Dorothy Ann Perkins found a ring, Eula Brown inherited the thimble, and college faculty Miss Switzer and Miss Young guided games while Mrs Morelock served cake and cream to guests including Elizabeth Baines, Eula Brown, Juliett Forchheimer, Lorena Garnett, Allene Martin, Dorothy Anne Perkins, Louise Adell Perkins, Viola King, Ruth Penrod, Margaret Scales, Margaret Studhalter, and Margaret McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa B. Morelock
Dorothy Ann Perkins
Eula Brown
Miss Switzer
Miss Young
Mrs. Morelock
Villa B
Elizabeth Baines
Juliett Forchheimer
Lorena Garnett
Allene Martin
Jacksons Host Post-Thanksgiving Dinner For Friends
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jackson entertained a small group of friends Friday at their hospitable home after Thanksgiving. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hays, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Jackson, Mr. Sam Harmon, Mrs. F. W. Tobin, Mrs. L. B. Sanford, Mrs. Kate Nevill, Mrs. I. A. Waldron, Mrs. McClure, Mrs. J. FE. Casner and her young daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Jackson
Ray Hays
Ford Jackson
Sam Harmon
F. W. Tobin
L. B. Sanford
Kate Nevill
I. A. Waldron
McClure
J. FE. Casner
Miss Ruth Jenkins Sells Song Leap Year Mollie
Miss Ruth Jenkins daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Jenkins has sold on royalty to a New York music publishing company a song titled Leap Year Mollie copyrighted earlier in November The music was arranged by Walter W Newcomer of New York and the melody is included in the sale The advance royalty is described as substantial and the editor father foresees retirement funded by her lyric talents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Jenkins
W. W. Jenkins
New York
Walter W. Newcomer
Miss Jenkins
Daddy
Mollie
Mrs J A McMillan Undergoes Operation
Reports from the Avalanche note Mrs J A McMillan was operated on at Scott and White Hospital last Friday. Dr A C Scott Sr led the surgical team. Though she remains uncomfortable due to the seriousness of the procedure, she is described as doing well and doctors expect favorable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McMillan
Scott & White Hospital
A. C. Scott, Sr
Stanley Casner Relocates to Marfa for Casner Bros Ford
Stanley Casner, manager of West Texas Motor Co, departs Alpine to take charge of Casner Bros Ford in Marfa. Rainey Casner may assume active Alpine management. The move is described as a temporary relocation with regret for Alpine residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Casner
West Texas Motor Company
Marfa
Casner Bros
Ford
Rainey Casner
Alpine
Stanley
St James Mission Episcopal New Sunday Schedule
The St James Mission Episcopal announces a new Sunday schedule with services at 10 a m for Church School and 11 a m Holy Communion and Sermon. No evening service. Delber W Clark is the missionary to the Big Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Mission
Holy Communion
Delber W. Clark
the Big Bend
Alpine Hi School Notes After Holidays Talk for Girls
After the holidays Alpine High opened with a girls only talk by Mrs Anderson and Miss Bone. The reception was positive and all enjoyed the speeches. The school schedules its first basketball game this week and urges support for the boys. Printing orders will be due soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Hi
Mrs. Anderson
Miss Bone
Alpine
Hanna Leaves Howell Lumber for San Benito Position
A. J. Hanna Jr came to Alamo Lumber three years ago and stayed after its sale to Howell of Marfa. He tests Saturday for San Benito Texas to join Taylor Lumber Company of Houston in a similar role. Mrs Hanna visits her mother in the Lower Rio Grande area. Alpine regrets losing the Hanna couple as Mr V O Howell Jr manages the local yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hanna, Jr
Alamo Lumber Company
Howell
Marfa
San Benito
Texas
Taylor Lumber Company
Houston
Howell Lumber Company
Portrait Gift Pitch Promises Free Large Photo With Order
A holiday promotional note urges customers to consider photographs as gifts for friends and family. It highlights that a portrait captures personal essence and promises a free large picture with every dozen photos purchased.
McGregor Anthony Marriage Solemnized At Bride’s Home
Mrs Mary Jane Anthony and Gilbert Edwaard McGregor were married Saturday afternoon November 29 at the bride’s home with Rev John W Chisholm officiating. The ceremony featured a ring service and autumn flower decorations. The couple left for the east by the Southern Pacific Limited and will reside near Las Cruces New Mexico where Mr McGregor will ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Anthony
Gilbert Edevcrd McGregor
John W. Chisholm
Methodist Church
W. B. Anthony
J. C. McGregor
Furnished rooms for rent near High School
Furnished rooms for rent available through Mrs. E. F. Cooke. Contact at 38-18-1f for details and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Cooke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Cotter
Mra
George Armstrong
Terlingna
Ralph Tippit
Harry
Get Sweet
James P. Dod
Fort Davis
Lillian Owen
Mrs. Pouncey
John Scott of
Fort Hancock
Mrs
Lacan Scott
Marcia Livingston
Shafter
Mr. Davis Tyler
Best
Wilson Wells
John Young Land Co
al Driffil
Big Bend Mines
San Antonio
W. L. Coleman
Mr. Hargus
Son
McHenry
Avalanche
A. J. Tippit
Fort Worth
Jim Derrick
Lena Derrick
Jim, Jr
Sam Ford
Brannon & Neighbors
Miriam Webb
State University
T. G. Webb
Glenn Crawford
Johnnie Allen
John Young, Jr
Marble Mountain
Roy Spence
Uvalde
M. M. McFarland
Lee Harrington
Mex-Tex Wax Co
Katherine Crow
Lillian Yarbro
A. G. Prude
Mr. Thos. V. Skaggs
Mr. Harper
Mexico
Our City
Green Valley
A. M. Turney
Mrs. Kendrick
el Frio
Roy Stillwell
Woodward Young
Hon. l
L. L. Martin
J. H. Ritchie
Frank Ritchie
Ritchie
Hord & McCutcheon
Props
W. B. Connell
Orr Kerr
Everett Seaman
Darling
Chastain
Electra Wade
Misses Bone
Lois Swift
Miss Hicks
Jeff Wade
S. J. Carr
U Ranch
Winifred Terrell
Monahans
Jack Cross
Mrs. Palmer Haynes
Baby
Mr. Haynes
Tennessee
R. B. Slight
Carizzoro, N. M
D. M. Bennett
Bernal Slight
W. D. Burcham
Big Bend
Glen Springs
Texas Public Health Association
Cate
Casner-Jackson Family
C. W. Ardoin
Los Angeles
New Market Company of
Jack
Fox Company
Mexico City
Calles
H. J. Hamilton
Terlingua
Tom Newton
Hamilton
Newton
Alpine Hardware
Sherif Tom Morgan
Pleasanton
Mrs Morgan
Miss Levita
W. B. Hancock
H. W. Morelock
Hancock Ranch
Mr. Baines
Col
John Perkins
Dorothy Ann
Louise Adell
Auto
J. W. Chisholm
C. Bowles
Baptist Church
Messrs
E. A. Waldron
J. M. Pouncey
Waldron
Davis Mts
Federation Women's Clubs
Lucille M. French
Fort Iayne
Terry W. Shely
Tesnas
Mack Hargus
Walter Negley
A. S. Gage
California
8. P. Skinner
James E. Doddridge
Ralph
Herschel Hord
Pat Lindsey
Baby Son
Chas Shely
S. E. Alison
Pase
Spann—Sublett
Mrs. Jackson
Valdura
Alpine, Texas
A. J. Hanna
Howell Lumber CO
McGregor
Anthony
Holland Dining Room
City Property
Sandifer’s Grocery
A. B. Sandifer
Holland Hotel
Proprietors
Buick
Fisher
MA. C. Purchas
Devers
Casner Nico
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