Alpine News Roundup Local Happenings and Marfa Weddings
Alpine residents conduct daily business visit friends and relatives with reports of cattle sales births and arrivals. Notable items include the Brooke Clifford wedding in Marfa and ties to Fort Worth El Paso and San Antonio as people travel for work and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Martin
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Caldwell
L. C. Ritchey
Marathon
F.E. Gillett
Frank
Cuero
Eura Phelps
Terlingua
A.S. Gage
San Antonio
Joe Youngblood
Holland
Texas
Texs
Combs of
Brewster County
Brooke-Clifford
J. C. Brooke
Gertrude Clifford
Marfa
Morgan
Brooke
Fort Worth
N. M. Clifford
Judge Brooke
el Paso
Robert del Ritchey
Lorena Shannon
Chistian
W. J. Rogers
Quicksilver shipments reach city from mines
Five large loads of quicksilver arrived Saturday valued at about $40,000. H. E. Penyoff, Chicago owner of the Chiso Mining Co., was in town Saturday en route to the Chiso mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Templeton
H. E. Penyoff
Chicago
Chiso | | Mining Co
Open House Held by Mrs Sanford and Mrs Wood
Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. W. M. Sanford and Mrs. Captain Wood hosted an open house for friends. Guests included Mesdames Bauchman Slight Newell Turney Edwards Foote Taylor Bentley Burke Henderson Buttrill and Derrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sanford
Captain Wood
Bauchman
Slight
Newell
Turney
Edwards
Foote
Taylor
Bentley
Burke
Henderson
Buttrill
Derrick
Soldiers released after grand jury unsigned indictment
The three soldiers arrested for killing a Mexican boy by firing into a house were released last week as the grand jury failed to obtain enough evidence for an indictment. Arndt Holcomb Blythe had been jailed for months awaiting action by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arndt
Holcomb Blythe
Quiet Wedding Unites H A Victor and Mary V Stone
H A Victor of Uvalde and Miss Mary V Stone daughter of S L Stone of Hovey were married at the Methodist parsonage last Sunday by Rev J H Messer. The couple are popular and receive hearty congratulations from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Victor
Uvalde
Mary. V. Stone
S. L. Stone
Hovey
J. H. Messer
District Court Proceedings Dispositions and Foreclosures
Last week non jury cases were disposed or continued in district court. Notes include foreclosures for Henderson vs Black and Alpine Lumber Co versus Borglund, and continuations for Weaver vs Hovry Mertz receivers, Haley vs Walker, and others. A divorce was granted this week restoring the name Dale Justice. Court adjourned Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Et al
J. J. Black
Plainti L. Haley
J. W. Walker
Court of Civil Appeals
J.W. Weaver
B. Hovry
W. L. Mertz
J.P. White
Robs. Bains
Mrs. RL
A.M. Turney
State of Texas
Natividad Alvarez
Luther Yarbro
A. J. Weltz
Choral Club Delights at Open Rehearsal in Woodmen's Hall
A February open rehearsal by the Choral Club at Woodmen's hall pleased attendees with a rich program under Mrs. Wynne. She performed Cadman's Indian Cycle to enthusiastic applause. After the concert, chicken salad and coffee were served to members and guests including Marfa Musicale members. the club regrets Mrs. Wynne's departure and hopes for her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen's Hall
Wynne
The
Marfa Musicale
Garage and Car Burn in Early Morning Fire
A fire at about two o clock destroyed Mrs H L Hord garage and automobile. H L Hord alerted others who helped extinguish the blaze. The car had been driven into the garage earlier and the door was locked. Officials believe a short circuit started the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L
H. L. Hord
Central
Political Booms Hatch in Texas For 1918 Gubernatorial Race
The piece notes a Hudspeth for governor 1918 buzz centered in El Paso and a push for Will C. Hogg son of ex governor Jim Hogg. Senator W A Johnson of Hall County announces candidacy for Lieutenant Governor, contingent on Democratic primary results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Hudspeth
el Paso
Will C. Hogg
Jim Hogg
W. A. Johnson
Hall County
Study Club Elects Officers At Feb 7 Meeting
The annual Study Club gathering at Mrs Geo W Baines home on February 7 elected officers for the year. Pres Mrs Georgia Smither, Vice Pres Mrs A M Turney, Secy Mrs E E Townsend, Treas Mrs Wood, Reporter Mrs Foote. Next meeting set with Mrs Burke on March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Study Club
Geo. W. Baines
Jon
Mesdames Baines
Burke
Foote
Hancock
Derrick
Wood
Townsend
Smither
McCool
Georgia Smither
Pres
A. M. Turney
V. Pres
E. E .Townsend
Secy
Treas
Bechtel Poultry Farm Offers Phone Orders For Eggs And Chicks
The ad announces a telephone system for placing yard egg orders and requests placements before 4 30 p m for afternoon delivery. It notes table eggs do not hatch and promotes hatching eggs and day old chicks from S C White Leghorns with future delivery possible. Prices are on application. Phone 42 Bechtel Poultry Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C
Bechtel Poultry Farm
Moses the Mighty Leader
A sermon centers on Moses as the greatest Hebrew figure and among the greatest of all, second only to Jesus Christ. The speaker praises Moses for enduring influence, wonders at his faith, and notes his death on Mount Nebo as God buries him, inspiring higher living and deeper consecration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messer
Moses
Jesus Christ
Mount Nebo
Jordan
Honest Prices For All Garments Ad Promises Value
Advertisement promises best value for money with fixed pricing and garment ads. Mentions local names A B Sandifer and Dr Hodson dentist. Notes February 1 event and imminent announcement. Ends with dated 2-15-2t blurb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
de. Hodson
Take your furs to Caldwell for quick cash
A brief notice urging fur owners to bring their furs to Caldwell for immediate payment, offering liquid cash in exchange. The message emphasizes speed and convenience for sellers seeking prompt money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
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Clyde Buttrill
J-L. Sublett
W. H. Kokernot
Gonzalo
Jno. Murphy
Lee Shuler
LD. Miller
4Th
Texas Infantry
Mc Dean
Te Methodist Church
Emmett Williams
Deming, N. Mex
Middlebrook
RR. Lee
Los Angeles
E.E. Townsend
C.E. McCool
J. M. Whiteley
Sanderson
Fa Tony
Bedford
Tex
Jas. Walker
Joe Clark
Stratford
J Frank Clark
J. C. Thain
Presidio
E. J. Altgelt
Pierce
Hamilton
Nevill McDonnell
Jaughter
Jim P. Wilson
Commissioners Court
Ason
J. T. Kennedy
Finder
Alpine Mercantile Company
A. Yeager
Ardmore
Son
Orient
Ronald Bell
Jennie
Emma Chasen
van Court
Ajo
N. Mex
Gail
Gladys
Mary Jane Anthony
Haskell
Scott Williams
Ben G. Smith
Garnette Rotan
Stockton
Chas. Pierce
Marfa Baptist Church
J. M
Rafe Hamilton
California
J. W. Reese
J. Cunningham
Comanche
Quicksilver
Joseph Jones
C. C. Belcher
Allen Walton
W.h.-Lease
Ment
W. E. Caldwell
Urs
Jason W. James
Anderson Brod
Easterling Brokerage CO
Masta
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Jack West
Alpine Mercantile Co
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