Mineral deposits in Big Bend attract attention says Marfa New Era
A 1920 Alpine Avalanche supplement cites a United States mineralogist noting no valuable sandstone deposits at Fort Davis yet asserts Big Bend holds vast granite and marble deposits and sandstone suitable for building materials. The report links the Hig Bend of the Rio Grande with potential mining draws and regional supply prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Brewster
Presidio
United States
Fort Davis
Big Bend
Saint James Episcopal Church Sunday Services and Activities
Saint James' Episcopal Church invites Sunday school at 10 a.m. at Mrs. FE Gillett's home, with a children's service each Monday at 10 a.m. Renovations continue. Superintendent A. Beard leads 11 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. sermons by the pastor, topics Morning: Preferred Stock in the Kingdom of God Evening: Help Those Women. Installation of Woman's Missionary Society officers led by Mrs J H Derrick. Special music by Miss Bayle. Wednesday prayer meeting at 6:45 p.m. Junior Missionary Society led by Miss Ade English, Aspworth League president Rev HM Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oeese
Saint James’ Episcopal
FE. Gillett
Spmn
A. Beard
Kingdom of God
Woman's Missionary Society
J. H. Derrick
Correspong
New Mexico Conference Society
Miss Bayle
Junior Missionary Society
Ade English
Aspworth ‘League
Case
HM Smith
Retired County Judge Opens Probate and Land Title Practice
A former County Judge announces retirement and a new legal service plan. The practice will focus on general law with four specialties in probate and land title work. The firm promises structured times, careful service, and attention to public needs.
Posted warnings on private pastures prohibit hunting trespassing
A fragmented notice set from various locals including J Rector C F Kimball and W Hancock states all pastures are posted with hunting and trespass forbidden. Warns violators will be prosecuted and keeps out hunters wood water or grass gathering on properties named Darling and Kennedy ranches among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Heal ‘A. S. Gage
King and X
D.C Walker
W. J. McIntyre
Elam Mountain
Gilett
James Pastures
Jackson & Harmon
Lantatian Bible Seho Service and Evening Meeting
A church notices a 10 15 a m Bible school and 10 15 a m service with songs and preaching. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 6 30 p m followed by an evening service at 6 30 p m featuring special music. M Bandy is listed as minister.
Baptist Church Services and Tax Notice Combined
Sunday School at 10 a m Sermon at 1 pm morning worship 11 00 a m evening worship 6 45 p m subject Shifting Gears Reemtsima Pastor Taxes for 1920 due card mailed to each taxpayer who rendered property those who did not render must give full description before tax amount can be printed. Receipts mailed on payment requests until January 31st not to delay payment to ease workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
W. P. Ray
W. T Caldwell
Reemtsima
Gros
A Good Pr Yr Youths Companion Offer
An old advertisement extols wholesome reading for the family noting the Youths Companion as a weekly all ages favorite. It promotes a 1921 subscription offer at 2.50 a year, plus 3.50 for both Youths Companion and McCalls Magazine, with mail-order details from Commonwealth Ave and St Paul Street Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wil
Youth's Companion
McCall's Magazine
Commonwealth Ave
St. Paul St
Boston
Mass
Notice to Tax Payres Marathon Dates October 7 0
Notice to taxpayers records indicate tax due dates and a local tax assessor named Townsend. Details are fragmented but imply a formal notice about property or poll taxes with deadlines and action required.
Individuality Dresses Promised by Mrs Up ton Taylor Uvalde Texas
A terse classified note says dresses for women who love individuality are designed and made by Mrs Up ton Taylor in Uvalde Texas. The ad promises good sand and travel for cement work and includes a contact reference with a phone and box number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Measday
Upton Taylor
Uvalde
Texas
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CF Davidson
J. Rector
Harmon
Kate Nevill
WT. Henderson
W. B. Hancock
Kennedy Ranch
Winnie Kennedy
C.F. Kimball
Haven
Presbyterian Church
F. Townsend
TRE Universal Car
West Texas Motor Compu Ford Sales Service
Thor
W. E. Caldwell
Trust Department
E. B. Chandler
San Antonio
Fema
Edison
Paul
MILLS
Seweler
Optician Alpine
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