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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1922

Page

2

Waldron Quicksilver Mine Declared Real in Brewster County

Waldron Quicksilver company head reports a mine 10 miles southeast of Alpine Brewster County after years of speculation. Kentucky professor Morse and Texas geologist Bade confirm ore samples and discuss plans to test processing and potential plant development as Waldron remains on site directing progress.

Kentucky State University Waldron Mine Waldron Quicksilver Company A Waldres Alpine S. FB. Morse W. J. Bade Llano Xas Bade Brewster County Kentucky el Paso Waldron Irewster County KA. Waldron

Chinese Editor Statesman to Lecture at Big Bend Theatre

Ne Poon Chew known as the Chinese Mark Twain will lecture Monday February 20 at the Big Bend Theatre as part of the Lyceum course. He edits a leading Chinese daily in San Francisco and serves as vice president of the China Mail and Steamship Company, with long American residence and deep ties to Chinese and U.S. business circles.

Ne Poon Chew San Francisco Mark “Twain Big Bend Theatre Lyceum Mr. Chew Tse China Mail and Steamship Company America

World’s Message Record Telegram Through Western Union

A Maine filed telegram to Texas Governor requesting clemency for Mexican Vedra Sanchez discusses murder in Texas and lists 716 Spanish names. The 790 word message, dated yesterday, crossed multiple lines Austin bound via El Paso Dallas and others. Manager Stevens notes the length and cost 28.09 including taxes and says such transmissions could boost business if repeated.

Everent Maine Western Union Nzaul Stevens el Paso W. UU Chicago Austin S. 7 Iipine Tasa T. P

Card of Thanks for support after death of husband and father

We express deep appreciation for acts of kindness and sympathy shown during our time of sorrow after the death of our husband and father. Thank you for the floral offerings and prayers.

Sul Ross Training School pupils to perform in Washington program

The third and fourth grades of Sul Ross Training School will appear in a George Washington program at the college Tuesday morning February 21 at 10 20 o clock. The public is invited. For sale young pure bred Plymouth Rock cockerels at 1 80 and 2 dollars each by Mrs W S Blevins.

Sul Ross Training School George Washington W. S. Blevins

Derricks and Drillers in Brewster Field Progress Report

In Brewster field activity shows good progress with optimism for fuller reports next week. Wilson No 2 reaches 3381 feet entering final cap while free oil shows and gas holds. Portland Oj and Gas Syndicate Bone Springs well advances. Standard drill planned to reach bottom. Brewster Oil Corp below 1000 feet. Aroco Twin Cities casings near 3000 feet with smooth progress.

Brewster Field Wilson No 2 Syndicate Bone Springs Doddridge

Local Industrial Notes Highlight Oil and Wax Interests

Portland Oil Syndicate reports satisfactory operations at Bone Springs field. Ancle Sam Oil company geologist J H L Ritchie visits Mexia fields for acreage. John Young sells six hundred steers for Kennedy interests to WLR in El Paso. Waldron Quicksilver man travels to El Paso on company business. Lindsey Wyatt buy Madera Wax Plant near McKinney Springs producing 700 pounds daily with ample labor and candilla supplies.

J. HL. Ritchie Ancle Sam Oil Company Mexia John Young Young Land Company Kennedy Kansas WLR Franklin St Paso Lindsey & Wyatt Madera McKinney Springs

Notice of Tailoring Business Sale and New Address

The proprietor announces the sale of the tailoring business to Mr Arthur and Mr Rooker and thanks patrons for their support. He will join Mr Hord's Grocery after March 1 and asks customers to continue patronage, promising best service.

Arthur Rooker

Alpine Waterworks Bonds Sold Pushes City Improvements

The Avalanche reports under Mayor B. F. Berkeley that Alpine waterworks bonds have been sold. Work to complete the system will be pushed, enabling city water facilities and triggering further improvements long delayed by the water shortage. Watch our smoke.

B. F. Berkeley Alpine

Democratic primary announces Higgins and Hadden campaigns

FP Higgins announces re election bid for Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals Eighth Supreme Judicial District of Texas. W A Hadden declares candidacy for District Judge of the 83rd Judicial District of Texas.

The Court of Civil Appeals Eighth Supreme Judicial District of Texas B. FP. Higgins

Candidate for 83rd Judicial District Judge Texas

Subject to the Democratic Primary R Sutton announces candidacy for the office of judge in the 83rd Judicial District of Texas.

83Rd Judicial District of Texas W. A. Hadden Judicial Art Letter Texas R. Sutton Avalanche L. W. Elliott Sonora 3Rd Judicial

Alpine health resort set to gain world fame

Promotional piece extols Alpine California climate as superior to Colorado and El Paso for health. Advocates attracting health seekers with lower rail rates, praising sunlit days, absence of mosquitoes malaria and fog, and rugged mountains and valleys to boost tourism and local industry.

Alpine J. M. Pouncey Alpine Chamber of Commerce Mr. Pouncy California Colorado el Paso

District Court Convenes in Del Rio Under Pro Tempore Judge

District court meets with Judge Joseph Jones presiding in place of Judge Cornell. The grand jury is convened and begins work. Hughes faces murder trial for the death of C. Hf near here while Whitehead stands charged in the death of L. M. Williams at Brewster County.

Joseph Jones Cornell Jones del Rio State of Texas HW. J. Hughes C. Hf Wi Yters Wasing Turney Walter

For Sale Cheap Mattress and Furniture Next Door to Studio

Mattress and springs nonsag cot with mattress two blankets quilt and feather pillow all for ten dollars dresser and table included next door to Studio sale note dated June 2.

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Morse Lexington, Ky Mr Morse Almaden Sanger Bros Dallas Chesos Ronong Mariposa Mr. Waldron Yours Truly WJ. Radu Llane,Texas Professor Radu Brester County Portland Oj and Gas Brewster Oil Corporation Aroco Twin Cities Smith J. KE. Doddridge Portland Oil Syndicate Bone Springs Field John D. Young John Young Land Company E. A. Waldron Waldron, Brewster County
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