Local News Bits and Spring Goods Arrivals
Community notes report new spring hats at Mrs E Cross and fashion arrivals at Mrs Cross Millinery. Local ads promote dairy prices at Measday Dairy and groceries at Big Bend Grocery. Residents W W Daugherty and Mrs Herschel Hord visit El Paso while Miss Dorothy Derrick studies in El Paso.Community events include football tournament hostesses and a piano violin recital at the Methodist. A local arrest for stolen tire leads to jail and a guest list for tournament hosts is published.
Carrier Pigeon Message Leads to Army Report at Marfa
A pigeon roosting over a porch was killed by a young man to please the ladies. The carrier pigeon bore a message about Capt. Hastey of the Air Service suffering a forced landing 10 miles east of Marathon. The note was reported to army officials at Marfa by I. AM. Pouncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastey
Air Service
Marathon
Heffernan
Marfa
I. AM. Pouncey
Study Club Adopts Two Year Terms At Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Study Club opened February first at Mrs. Brown's suburban home. Members listed include Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Brown with officers elected for two years: President Mrs. G. W. Martin, Vice President Mrs. C. A. Brown, Secretary Mrs. F. B. Gillett, Treasurer Mrs. Berkeley, Reporter Mrs. John Gentry, Parliamentarian Mrs. H. M. Smith. The meeting moved the term to two years and the annual meeting to December, with next topic American Composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Study Club
A. M Turney
Fred Walker
D. Wood
Mesdame
J. D. Jackson
A. B. Sandifer
T. G., Webb
R. A. Studhalter
Jonnie Beattie
G. W. Martin
C. A. Brown
FB. EK. Gillett
B. BP. Berkeley
John Gentry
H. M. Smith
Brown
Sandifer
Portland Oil Crew Advances in Woodbine Sand Break
Captain Wood reports favorable drilling at the Brewster Portland Well with the log indicating a break between the upper and lower cretaceous. Doddridge notes a shift at the break and continued efforts after a crankshaft setback as Troy and Oregon-Texas wells near production. Officers and investors from Portland and Chicago plan further drilling with several lease holders visiting Stockton field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. C. DD. Wood
Brewster Oil Corporation
Capt. Wood
Portland
Austin
Woodbine
Doddridge
Menxia
Town pastue warning and Nevill Ranch notice
Warning issued against stock on town pasture without permission with threats of prosecution. Notice from Mrs. Kate Nevill owner forbids wood gathering hunting or fishing on Nevill Ranch lands with full-law penalties. Also an ad for a four horsepower Fairbanks Morse gasoline engine for sale at Murray's Garage near the Ranch Lock House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevill Ranch
Kate Nevill
Fairbanks-Morse
Murray
Avalache
Annual Round-Up Sul Ross Loan Fund Experiment
Miss Aynesworth led a college event where calves were fed pennies and checks to test feeding behavior, with foremen weighing calves in dollars and cents. The grand total raised reached 289 dollars and five cents, with a goal of 300 dollars by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Johnny Prude
Louise Noble
BEE Desasatase
Maria Raneles
Epworth League Program for February 11 1923
The Epworth League presents a program featuring topics on Eternal Life through Faith in Jesus Christ, a scripture reading by John Mau, hymns and prayers, and discussion questions. Anthems and special music accompany the service with sung messages titled The Human Question Maker and Onward. The session closes with league business and a benediction. The readable text notes St Mil 3 and Mohn V as items in the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
the Son of God
Court to convene in Brewster County for three week term
District Court for Brewster County will convene next Monday February 12 for a three week session the first term of the new court Judge Sutton and Dist Attorney Montague preside District Clerk Lease and Deputy Burke ready. The docket includes civil and criminal matters with about 28 cases and a notable $50,000 damages suit by Mrs Mary B Bohlman vs GL S A Ry Co over a Paisano wreck death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Jim Burke
R. Sutton
Brian Montague
Brian
Fort Davis
Main
Mary B. Bohlman
GL & S.A. Ry. Co
Paisano
el Paso
Birthday Party for Frank Mangum Honored by Mel Nixon
Mel W T Nixon hosted a Saturday birthday party for Frank Mangum. Guests enjoyed dancing then a darkened dining room lit by candles on the cake. Turkey sandwiches fruit salad and coffee followed the cake cutting with attendees including Miss Nannie B Davis Lillian McElroy Mildred Nevill Dorothy Ligon Altha Yates Claire Cotter Minerva Jones Doroth Derrick Della McSpadden Lou Anna Uttrell Margaret Bennett and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel W. T. Nixon
Frank Mangum
Nannie B. Davis
Lillian McElroy
Mildred Nevill
Dorothy Ligon
Altha Yates
Claire Cotter
Minerva Jones
Doroth Derrick
Della McSpadden
Lou Annauttrell
Margaret Bennett
Messr
Prank Mangum
Raymond Garnett
Bernard Slight
Jack Medwards
Ford Jackson
Ralph Doddridge
Lawrenys Hlord
Felix McGaughy
Ayron Yates
Huen Gourley
Jack Cre
Marfa Wins District Basketball Meet in Alpine
Marfa defeated Alpine to claim the district interscholastic basketball title on Sul Ross court. Alpine fought hard with 75 percent winning percentage, while Sul Ross defeated Pecos in non championship games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MARFA
Alpine
Alpine Interscholastic League
Sul Ross
Tom Gibbs
Pecos
Davis
Stockton
Sanderson
Maria
Sandeson
Mara
Alpine High
Ramsey's Nursery Austin Offers Fruit Growing Catalog
Plan to plant another at home and raise fruit to sell. Ramsey's Nursery in Austin Texas advertises a free catalog to help make home grounds beautiful with guidance on fruit cultivation and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey's Nursery
Austin
Texas
Wood City Worm Threat to Trees and Fruits
A public notice reports a worm infesting fruits and shade trees in the city. It overwinters in a bark like loom and, if not destroyed before spring, harms foliage buds and blossoms. Homeowners can destroy the pest with a torch to prevent damage and save costs.
Nine Point Oil to Resume Operations After Financing
A letter from Nine Point Oil Company president Mr Ed H Whyte of San Francisco says the firm has nearly finished arranging finances and expects to resume operations soon. The news should please readers, with encouragement tied to the Troy well in Fort Stockton country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. H. Whyte
Nine Point Oil Company
San Francisco
Avalanche
Nine Post
Troy
Fort Stockton
Miss Daugherty Leaves Alpine for Governor’s Office
Miss Flora Daugherty the Alpine city clerk resigns to become assistant secretary to Governor Pat Neff. She left Munday for the capital city. Her friends regret the loss but celebrate her promotion and wish her success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Daugherty
Alpine
Pat Neff
Munday
Miss Daugherty
Moving with J. M. Gallego Transfer
When you think of moving call J. M. Gallego Transfer for heavy or light truck service. Phone 87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gallego
Baptist Week of Prayer Observed by Women Union
The Baptist Women’s Union held a week of prayer from Sunday evening to Wednesday evening. Talks and prayers inspired greater consecration and care. Leaders included Mrs Tippett Aldridge Waldron Wen and Murphy. Mrs C Bowles was elected president after the former resigned due to ill health. The regular monthly meeting was Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Women’s Union
Tippett
Aldridge
Waldron
Wen
Murphy
District All Stars Named by Local Athletic Officials
District All Stars selected by Mr. E Barnett president of the Normal Students Athletic Association Coach Tom Gibbs and Referee Daniel include center Jimmy Livingston Marfa forward Frank Young Alpine forward Tubby Lease Alpine and guard Jacobs Fort Stockton English of Marfa wins best all round sportsman and player honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Barnett
Normal Students Athletic Association
Tom Gibbs
Daniel
Jimmy Livingston
Marfa
Porward
Frank Young
Alpine
Tubby Lease
Jacobs
Fort Stockton
English
Palace Pharmacy Thermacy offers fine sundries and more
Cold drinks cigars standard medicines toilet articles and jewelry at The Palace Pharmacy. Thermacy sells many items at prices that save you money. Located at 623 4.
Alpine Has Ke Pointed To Severe Winter Ahead
Snow and rain damaged Alpine crops with freeze expected to persist through winter. Locals recall three inches of snow followed by bitter cold as residents, including W B Hancock, joined children in snowball fights and skating amid reports of temperatures from 2 to 6 degrees above zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hancock
Hancock
Studhalter
Normal College
Agen
Eveyone
Second-Hand Four Horsepower Gasoline Engine For Sale
Short notice classified item from The Avalanche offering a second-hand four horsepower gasoline engine in good running order at cheap price. Advertisement appears with legal and insurance references unknown.
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Harold Brenholtz
Big Bend Grocery
A. J. Beaty
Agt
Murray's Garage
Queen of Dixie
BIG Bend Grocery Co
W. W. Daugherty
Baldwin Co
Alabama
Ms. F. S. Cross
Jeff Stuart
Baby
Mrs. Cross Millinery
Dorothy Derrick
J. J. Brown
Herschel Hord
Linda Lancaster
Alpine Hardware Co
L. W. Wiseman
Floresville, Texas
FW Payne
Thompson Steala
Plymouth Rocks
Pachawas
D. W. Jackson
van Horn
Alice Sewell
Alice
C. Bowles
D. F. Adams
Associational Board
Wl Vaso
S. Nail
City
Bell
Kathleen Crow
Jewel Crow
Jewel
Homer Ferguson
W. Stillwell
Jim Nichols
Glass Mts
Mr. Nichols
Rh. OK. Miller
Louston
Ms. C. Fr. Treadwell
Arizona
A. H. Swift
E. S. Coss
J. Morgan
E. S. Cross
J. C. Armstead
Richard Duing
Putnam
Jack Harington
Arbill
Chas. Livingston, Jr
Mary Armstead
Richard
San Antonio
Ruth Beckman
Adams
Miss Day Baker
Kathleen Douglas
Ruth Jenkins
Jack Allen
Carh
Darky
Vaughan
Presidio
W. A. Withoite
E. V. Casner
W. BB. Hancock
T. G. Harris
G. H. Yates
Bh. S. Cross
B. M. Smith
W. E. Caldwell
HL. Lackey
C. B. Kimball
J. M. Pouncey
Chile
Hick
Ben Cobos
Richard B Constantine
Georgia Stroud
A LL Stroud
Sarah Stroud
Constantine
Vigan
Philippine Islands
San Frnando
D. W. Dewey Wil
WOC
Davenport
Lowa
Southwestern Engraving Company
The
Brewster Outlook
Doddidge
Portland Company
Mr. Doddridge
Stotckton
Chicago
Pioneer
Lso
A. R. Pennick
Fim
Morse & Pennick
Los Angeles
Calif
J. W. Fspy
A. G. Prude
Lillian Yarbro
Martha Praude
Ruth Pspy
Mary Newman
Daisy Frances Hamimic
Ker Mitchell
Truitt Davis
Tryce Davis
Nolan Aiken
George Mims
John Vortner
Arthur Paul Carter
Marie Davis
Clan McCrackem
J. F B. Conner
Marta
Horace Hudson
Kathleen Schutz
L. Bertine William
Selby Moore
Lee Grigby
Walter Gribsby
Miss Martin
Nell Seta Lee
Charlie Harrell
HH. Fank
Halis Cavarius
Malist
J. Cheney
Tolete
SUL Ross Loan Fund
Epworth League
John Mau
St Mil
Mohn V
the Human Question Maker
Onward Bypworth Leaguers
District Court
Stull
Senator Capper
Kansas
U.S
Senate
E. S
Miss Braugherty
Governor's Office
Legal Reserve
Kohler Automatic
Winkler’s
N. Winkler
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