Horse runs away in Alpine district delighting locals
Nevill Mc Donnell’s horse bolted Saturday night, dodging a stopped car and crashing into the street near Miles' store. Alpine’s Miss Una Jackson appears in a contest via her father though her claim is disputed. F. W. Axtell Co. rep J P Laird calls for hardware orders. Alpine School Board elected H C Atchison as trustee. District court adjourned after a light docket, grand jury also adjourned.
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Nevill McDonnell
Miles
Ed Linn
San Antonio Express
Una Jackson
J. D. Jackson
Mrs. Linn
Alpine and Brewster County News Roundup
Judge J C Brooke seeks re election as County Attorney based on seven years as a practicing attorney and prior railroad work. Ore shipments from Boquillas to Marathon via Southern Pacific advance. 250 tons of lead bearing zinc poised for transport. J W Barnhart and family relocate to Alpine. A L Hanson travels to San Francisco from New York. Christian Church dinner and supper set for Friday February 11 at the Berkeley building opposite the courthouse with tiered prices for adults and children. Texas Magazine may feature Alpine in a Houston pictorial write up. B J Waller collecting data. Dr Taylor and wife may relocate. Sheriff Walton and family to attend golden wedding. Palace Pharmacy proclaims exacting prescriptions and toilet goods. Alpine Studio offers Kodak services. Dewees Lumber Co requests return of borrowed tools. F S Woodward returns to Alpine for the summer. Alpine Furniture Co offers trade ins for old furniture. Multiple notices of local visits, new residents C H Pehl and family from Liano, Mr and Mrs Fred G Irby from Kent, and J J Allen from Sanderson. Fresh oysters and fish from Measday & Co. D M Pendergrast, G H & S A Ry claim agent, visits. Christian Church dinner on Feb 11. Marathon visitors O C Dowe, W J McIntyre, Rocky Wilhelm at Holland. J H Smith of Marathon noted as Brewster County’s leading farmer. Maps of Brewster County available at Dewees Lumber Co. Found Yale lock key and watch. Marlo Wells of Big Bend in town.
School Land News Awards List
The bulletin records awards to Mike West Sec 155 block 9 for $4.00 Frank Startz Sec 71 block 13 for $3.00 N O Pierson Sec 8 block 6 for $2.50 N O Pierson Sec 10 block 6 for $2.50 N O Pierson Sec 14 block Canceled Ramon Deanda Sec 135 block 10.
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Mike West
Frank Startz
N. O. Pierson
Ramon Deanda
Schubert Concert Pleases Alpine Audience and Club
The Schubert Symphony Club and Ladies Quartette presented a well received program Tuesday night with full audience attention and widespread applause. Violinist T. V. Purcell earns special commendation, and the group may schedule a return engagement thanks to the efforts of Mr. Luthy that brought the Schuberts to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schubert Symphony Club
Ladies’ Quartette
T. V. Purcell
Mr. Luthy
Mrs Dean Leads Recital by Her Pupils in Evening Program
Last Friday evening Mrs Dean and her pupils presented a well attended recital. Participants included Mabel Newton Ellen Dean Bessie Newton Felton Worth Nona Garnett and Lucile Hord. Mrs Deans performance of Gard's Second Mazurka impressed with technique and temperament. Young Ellen Dean earned an encore after her vocal solo. A vocal quartet accompanied by Mrs Dean sang a tune of her own composition.
Millinery Goods Opens in Alpine Store with Expert Trimmer
Announcement invites Alpine ladies to visit J. L. Davis' Casual Store to select spring and summer hats. The new hat department will be run by an experienced trimmer who guarantees satisfaction.
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Alpine
J. L. Davis
Brewster County Announces Local Treasurer and Clerk Candidates
The Avalanche announces D. D. York as a Democratic candidate for Brewster County Treasurer and J. C. Brooke for reelection as County Attorney. Flora L. Daugherty and W. H. Lease are nominated for District and County Clerk positions, all pending Democratic Primary action in July.
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Avalanche
D. D. York
Brewster County
J. C. Brooke
Flora L. Daugherty
W. H. Lease
New Spring Goods Offered for Cash by Local Sellers
A line of Spring and Summer goods featuring latest weaves and textures is offered for cash only to ensure very low prices. Also listed is 100 pounds of clean white rice delivered freight prepaid to railroad stations for 3 dollars 85 cents and a hauling service via Nevil McDonnell, Katy Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Davis
J. Eo. Capaniss
Katy
Texas
Alpine Power Leases Butcher Shop to H D Taylor
Alpine Power Company announces the lease of its Butcher Shop to H D Taylor who has managed the shop for months. The letter asks the public to give Mr Taylor steady patronage and promises improved service. Dated February 3, 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Power Company
H. D. Taylor
Taylor
Alpine
Alpine Power Co
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Texas Magazine
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B. J. Waller
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J. P. Wilson
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Palace Pharmacy
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H. Spruce
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Dewees Lumber Co
F. S. Woodward
Alpine Furniture Co’s
H. L. Kokernot
Alace Pharmacy
J. J. Allen
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Llano
Fred G. Irby
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Jno
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D. M. Pendergrast
el Paso
O. C. Dowe
W. J. MccIntyre
Rocky Wilhelm
Holland
J. H. Smith
Brewster
Alpine Furniture Company
Yale
Marlo Wells
Big Bend
School Land News
Schubert
Nevil McDonnell
Geo. R. Barle
Live Stock Commission Co
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Alpine Furniture CO
A. J. Williams
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