Supreme Court allows higher school district tax rate
The Texas Supreme Court upheld Galveston Civil Appeals ruling that independent school districts may levy taxes at higher values than state and county assessments. The decision enables extra funds for school construction and grounds improvement, benefiting state education. Also reported is the shooting death of Ottie C. Keyser in Kanadaria and the charitable, social events in Alpine including Lon E. Anderson and Amelia Brooks wedding and local entertainment plans.
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Austin
Texas
Supreme Court
Cooper
Avery
Waller County
St.ent
Doughty
Galveston Coy Civil Appeals
Galveston Court
Courts of Civil Appeals
Galveston Court of Civil Appeals
Lon E. Anderson
Les Amelia Brooks
Alpine
Valentine
Anderson
el Paso
Death of Capt. D. M. Poor Revered Texan Leader
Capt. David Morrill Poor aged 78 died at his daughter Mrs. Ida Neal’s home in San Antonio. A native of Red River County born February 25, 1838 he joined the Second Texas Confederate Cavalry and rose to captain. Survived by daughters Mrs. Ella Greenwood Alpine Miss Ina Johnson All three sons Hart Fred and Joseph Poor. Court lowers flag half mast. Commissioners Court adjourned in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
D. M. Poor
Rev. Greenwood
Alpine
David Morrill Poor
Ida Nea
Texas Republic
Red River County
San Antonio
Ira S. Poor
Second
Texas Confederate Volunteer Cavalry
Charles Pyron
McCullogah
Samuel A. Maverick
Thomas J. Devine
P.M Lucky
United Confederate Vetrans
Albert Sidney Johnston
Texas
Bexar County
San Jose
Conception Missions
Captain Poor
Ella Greenwood
Mel
James Anderson, Jr
Mary Neal
Ina Johnson
Hart
Fred
Pine
Joseph Poor
Antonio
H. M. Bandy
Confederacy
Contractor Seeks Dirt Work Jobs in Alpine Texas
Mat Smith invites contracts for heavy dirt work including tanking dams and roads. He offers readiness to discuss terms and place contact at P O Box 485 Alpine Texas.
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Mat Smith
P.O. Box
Alpine
Tex
Lacy and Davidson Install Telephones for Patron Service
The store announces a new telephone line 47 for customers seeking second-hand goods or services from Lacy & Davidson.
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Lacy & Davidson
Did You Get Your Share
An advertising plea from Metal Products Association touts a national wealth figure and offers a brochure titled The Road to Independence. It promises cash or terms but notes no stock for bonds and targets women and children with a patriotic message.
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Elccont
Metal Products Association
Fruit Trees and Snravery Order Call Notice
Fruit trees of all kinds offered for sale with orders taken by mail. Send a card to the post office and A. McCallum will call to arrange your order.
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A. McCallum
Community Church Announces Service Schedule
The Christian Church lists weekly services including Sunday morning and night at 8 o clock and a Wednesday night meeting at 8. Bible school is Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. H. M. Bandy will be the guest minister.
Alpine Mercantile Advent Ad for Christmas Goods
Fresh fruit of all kinds advertised by Alpine Mercantile Co with a for sale notice. Mentions a new map of Breswster County showing the Orient Ry and Alpine. Turner’s Land Office advert dated 10-15th.
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Alpine Mercantile Co
Breswster
Orient Ry
Alpine
Turner's Land
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Kilpatrick
Ottie C. Keyser
13Th Cavalry
Can' Dalaria
Jim Kilpatrick
Keyser
Mr. Kilpatrick
Pas
Livingston Undertaking Co
Hot Springs
Alpine Hardware Co
Oscar Graham
Mr. Graham
Fatlhc
Alpine High School
Bentley
I6ers
Eva Collins
Slover
Io Fiona Trase
Ongena Ison
Gatabusd
Polytechnle
Teutish
School of Art
Cauden Road
Voom
United States
United Ilarly
Iororice
Silie
Wooloty Mrartes
Tiartes J
Atay Vanco
Bourgeala
Neuilly
Aokdler
Hadi
E. Williams
Marta
W. P. Hinson
Pecos & Rio Grande Telephone Company
Tekpete
Weyerts& Sons
Etdie Holland
Lalla
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