Precinct Tax Exemptions Tabulated in Brewster County
A local column presents a full precinct by precinct tally of poll taxes and exemptions in Brewster County. The report notes overs and totals, mentions Marathon visitors such as G. M from the Mexander Syndicate, and references oil, cattle, and ore activity near Pecos, Alpine, and Terlingua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
J. F Sutton
W. A. Weakley
G. M
Mexander Syndicate
Joe Montgomery
Luther Yarbro
Alamo Lumber Company
Mr. Treadwell
Alpine Down
Pecos
Th Cattle Company
H S. V. Lerner
Sons
Lying
Catle
Wayne Cartledge
Portland
Maine
W. van Sickle
el Paso
Los Angeles
Marathon
Hargus
Another Trip to Mak Thon Standardizes Skinner Rig
Skinner rig No. 2 has been standardized and were down to 1010.
Delegation to Leave for Fort Davis Tour of Old Spanish Trail
A eight to ten member delegation led by Walter Schreiner heads tonight for a Fort Davis Balmorhea inspection trip along the Old Spanish Trail. The party will visit Valentine Van Horn Balmorhea Fort Stockton Alpine and Alpine again, with plans to meet Alpine boosters on arrival. The group includes Rollen drow H Manigault Harral Ayres William Furlong H Kokernot and G S Ross of the Great Southwest magazine. The trip followed a transit through Alpine on No 9 from Marfa with Dr Irving of Fort Davis aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis-Balmorhead
Walter Schreiner
The
Trail Association
Rollen Drow
State High
H. Manigault
Divi
el Paso
Harral B. Ayres
William H. Furlong
Chamber of Commerce
H. L. Kokernot
San Antonio
G. S. Ross
Great Southwest
Alpine
Marfa
Dr. Irving
Fort Davis
Fort Day
Valentine
van Horn
Balmorhea
Ft. Stockton
West
Texas
QuickSilver and Mineral Development Glossary
A compact glossary of mining terms used in the Rock County district. Drift fault foot wall hanging wall level man way shaft wall stope and other mining vocabulary defined with brief explanations. Includes terms such as vein ledge matter quartz and blind shaft, aimed at miners and surveyors.
Services at Marathon Baptist Church Feb 29 Morning and Evening
Regular services will be held at the Marathon Baptist Church next Sunday February 29 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. All are invited. The message outlines church activities and welcomes attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church, Marathon
American Mines Yield Millions in Dividends
Article discusses mining profits and investor interest in American mining firms. It argues modern methods boosted success in low grade ore mining, notes that only a small percentage of mining ventures become profitable, and stresses practical mineral experience and conservative business methods to avoid failure.
Local Tin Shop Expands With New Iron Roll Machine
A. Buchanan, while in EI, added a foot form roll to his well equipped tin and iron shop. The device will handle half inch iron sheet and greatly aid heavy metal work. Last week the shop produced a 700 gallon wagon tank and two 1000 gallon tanks for Twin City Oil Company and a 2800 gallon tank for Burgess Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Buchanan
Twin City Oil Company
Burgess Company
Prospects for Big Bend silver mine find
Reports indicate a rich silver prospect struck in the Big Bend district with 4 specimens assayed at an estimated value of 2700 dollars per ton. Details are scarce as information is tightly guarded and confidentiality surrounds the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend District
Also Mentioned on This Page
Makthon
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Geo. C. Miller
V-Presiden
Alpine State Bank
W. van Sick
Ferguson
Cashier
P.O
Notich
P. W. Rafalsky
Alpine, Texas
John Young Land Co
Alamo Lumber Co
J. M. Gallego Alpine, Texas
FT. Davis
Quicksilver and Mineral Development
E. A. Waldron
H. J. Reemtsma
Voorhees
Fort Worth
Trath
Publi
Prise
Waldron Quicksilver and
Mperial Development Company
Ribe
Avalanche Med
P This District
Fidential
First National Bank
Auline, Texas
CR. Brown Paesent
Py Geo
W. Baines
W. H. Hancock
HL. Hord
Amt
Old Dean Building
Court House
G. H. Yates
Madras
Mitchell
Gillett Co
Headquarters
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