Alpine Avalanche alters editorial staff after editor’s illness
The Alpine Avalanche reports editor Er Mayer fell ill on December 15 1920 and will be replaced by an experienced newspaperman arriving around February. W E Coldwell and C W Livingston coordinate operations with no local news next week. The paper condemns temperance and argues for literacy and language as suffrage qualifications, urging honest recreation and spiritual wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
C. W. Liingston
Ea Dodson
Pre
Adler-ska Remedy Promised To Relieve Gas and Constipation
An Alpine Drug Store advertises Adler-i-ka a gas relief and constipation remedy. The notice claims the product clears stomach gas, helps prevent appendicitis, and has been sold for many years, described as a mix of buckthorn cascara and nine other simples. The testimonial is signed Hicks Ashley and Aaller-i-ka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler-i-ka
Hicks
Ashley
Aaller-i-ka
Old Fashioned Girls Revive 1860s Style at Alpine Lyceum
Alpine's Lyceum course presents an Old Fashioned Girls program titled Sunge and Stories the Sixties. Friday at the high school auditorium features violin, songs, and readings from grandfather's era. Tickets go on sale Friday Dec. 24 at the Kandy Kitchen.
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Jonar
Alpine
Tre
Dion
Lyceum
Kandy
Berean Plan Promotes Weekly Bible Verses for Home Society
The Berean Band movement urges readers to restore health of spirit and money through scripture study. Aimed at home, school, and state, the plan requires learning one new verse weekly and offers Bible lists and literature via The Berean Plan from The Mody Bible Institute in Chicago.
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Mody Bible Institute
Institute Place
Chicago
Croupy Children See Quick Relief Promised By Vapors
Short ad style notice touts a remedy for croupy children with chest cold symptoms. Claims a gentle inhalation vapor treatment and urges purchase from Alpine Pharmacy and local druggists.
Obituary of Ezra Jonathan Moyer
Ezra Jonathan Moyer born May 28 1863 in DeKalb county moved to Shell Rock Iowa in infancy. He worked at the Shell Rock News from age fourteen for over twenty years then lived in Pearsall and Uvalde Texas before returning to Iowa. He died at Epworth Iowa after a life of church work and local service including treasurer and steward roles.
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Ezra Jonathan Moyer
DeKalb County
Shell Rock
Iowa
Texas
Pearsall
Uvalde
Epworth
Jesse Rowley
Chi
Kenneth D
Gee
New Rock
Moyer
Methodist Church
Sune
Jay Lealer
Velona Crocker Dies In 1920 At Age 24
Velona Crocker nee Ree died December 18 1920 aged 24 after a period of suffering She married B H Crocker December 17 They lived in various places and she professed Baptist faith in childhood Her funeral service was conducted by Rev W at the Baptist Church The body was laid to rest in City Cemetery The bereaved receive heartfelt sympathy and faith in Providence.
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Velona Crocker
Ree
Baptist Church
Bh, Crocker
Marathon merchant Willis M. French dies at home
Willis Melvin French a prominent Marathon citizen and merchant died suddenly at his home Sunday night at 9 30 from acute digestion. The body was sent to Del Rio for burial. He leaves a wife and a son in this area, having lived in Marathon for over twenty years and earned a reputation as a trusted, upright man respected by all who knew him.
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Willis Melvin French
Marathon
French
del Rio
Buri
Symbel
Mithon
Death of L D Simpson Honored by Paso Community
L D Simpson died in Paso last week, mourned as a respected citizen. His family receives sympathy from many friends. A Christmas Dance on December 25 at the Alpine courthouse invites all. ladies free, men one dollar plus tax. A New Year’s Eve dance follows, at the courthouse, 8 pm, with dancing to usher in the new year.
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L. D. Simpson
Paso
Marathon
Alpine
Texas
Notice to heirs of estate sale in Brewster County Texas
Public legal notice from Brewster County Texas notifying interested parties that the estate of Minnie O Moneley and related lands are scheduled for sale. The sheriff and county clerk certify the notice and require show cause by a specified date. The document records official notices, dates, and responsible officers.
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EMG
State OF
Texas
Deccas
Minnie
Moneley
Gmtrans
Cour
S.A. Ry. Co
Brewster
Alpine
Sealy W. H. Lease
Clerk County Court
Conant
Jon A. Burke
E. Townsend
Sherif Brewster
Citation by Hohertos to summon heirs and publish notice
A docket lists the command to summon C. Ee and Elly Kalins and Ella ins deceased, Arthur F Williams, S na Ford, and unknown heirs, with a publication in the county newspaper to appear at the next regular term of Nike District Court in Jeff Davis County. The notice names the court terms and locations for the heirs’ appearance.
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Hohertos
C. Ee
Elly
Kalins
Ellains
A. L. Creelman
Arthur F Wiliains
Helt Ims
S Na Ford
Per Publishe
Isp
Nike District Court
Jef Davi County
Mt Wil Frain
Cos
Eta
C.F
Deceased A Sali Sind Heirs Claim Landmark Parcel
The document outlines the heirs of Y Clohesey and the claim to land described as a corner lot and rock mound tract. It details adverse possession, title from Hertha State, and petitions for legal action to quiet title and remove challengers. Court actions include citation notices and a final hearing date in Jost Davis County, with clerk details by Leathier, Deputy.
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A. Sali
Y. Clohesey
Aether
Sotoman K
Winona
Sotoman
Salis
Iseres
Metes Wits
Sur
Hertha
Ato Ahi
Texas
Mloys
Jost Davis County
Leathier
Ohio, Cy ot Tete oath in Choe man case
A fragmented item notes an oath by an unidentified man in a wartime or legal context. References to Ohio, a political or military setting, and a possibly altered name or place appear in unclear OCR. No clear date, names, or outcomes are discernible.
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Ohio
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The
Alpine Publishing
Cotes
J.D. Jackson
W. E. Coldwell
View Provident CW
Er. Mayer
Neriwan
Murphysville
Sora
Universal Car
West Texas Motor Compar
Krewster
A.M. Turney
Alpine, Texas
Sutton & Montague
Lackey
W. van Sickle
Clarence Hord
Cenane Ein
Alpine Steam Laundry
Teritike
Alamo Lumber Co
Vecos & Rio Grande Telephone Company
Shell
Coral
Paul Q. Mills Jeweler
Attorneys At Law
Ddlebrook & Turney
Physicians and Surgeons Office
Lackey Building
Singer Sewing Machines
Earl D. Anderson
Marfa, Texas
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