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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
14
D W Gourley visited Alpine while others from Marathon Seguin and San Antonio dropped in town. Various residents and visitors including Rev Goodson, J W Griffith, and J C McKrenen were noted. Peter Branns felled a panther near Judge Prokenbrow's home. Reports mention a brick residence planned in Alpine and a herd sale, with coal theft charges against Brannigan dismissed.
Local items report Mrs. Dugat's slight improvement from erysipelas as George Ward travels to Varta for a Methodist Conference. Jim Wilson mentions two large panthers in ranch travel. A district court murder case against Hed Seely is noted, along with a railway wreck near Sender. Ranch sales include Jed's cattle purchase to Kansas City, and Lou Hess's Marathon ranch sale to Pulliam and Rovers.
U N Halbert visited town Monday and Gage arrived Wednesday. L D Sinoneon drills work at home, Dan Taylor handles the job. John Stillwell had his residence painted, Levy Ledford prepares to move into his new place, Loupe plans a barber shop opening, Lew Harmon bought and occupies Mr Middleton’s home. Goodson presided at quarterly conference after Sunday services. Robets White wed Annievite Roberts February 5 at the bride’s parents home with Rev Ward officiating. The bride, daughter of Dr L V White, is popular in Alpine and Marathon circles. The Avalanche sends best wishes for the couple. The Lion and Mouse tale was shared in Alpine school contest with Frank Parkerson and students Beulah Gillett Louis Durrell Shirley Marston Forest Jordan also recognized.
Judgment secured against Geo W Russ for 814,203.07 plus interest to enforce sale of undivided 1-3 interest in 640 acres in Presidio County Texas, at public auction March 2001 in Trester County, to satisfy decree. Special Master Duval West will oversee sale. bond with double bid required. properties listed include survey Nos and land scrip details. Also notes on stock auction events and a Mexico cattle remark.
A notice announces an application to the Legislature for the enactment of a local or special law. Details include what is sought, the governing authority, and the procedural intent, with dates and filing requirements as applicable. The notice serves to inform interested parties of the proposed legal action and where to respond or challenge.
J. M. Carnes, J. P. Presinet No. 1 warns citizens that reckless use of slings by boys may incur severe penalties under the law. Complaints to authorities will lead to complaints filed and actions taken. A promotional offer runs until April 1 for a year’s Avalanch and either Galveston or Dallas News for £2 in advance.
Toby Carroll guarantees first class boot and repair work with reasonable charges. He invites customers to try his services at his Residica workshop, located south of the depot.
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