Local notes on weather crops and social events
R C Phelps Jr returned from Alabama with horses noting widespread flooding from heavy rains east of Victoria into Alabama and a light snow in Alpine. The week brought ice every morning except one and a late freeze set back fruit trees, while H J Gray reports selling 7000 fruit trees and vines in Alpine and Marfa sales nearing $6000. Local officials plan iron culvert work. commissioners and towns discuss improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Phelps, Jr
Alabama
Victoria
H. J. Gray
Stark Nursery
Alpine
Marfa
Orient Roadwork to Resume After $2.5 Million Funding
Walter Stanzell, head contractor, says Orient railroad work will restart within thirty days once $2,500,000 is secured. Active progress from Granada to Alpine to be pushed with labor as crews return and right of way near Alpine–Ft. Stockton advances. Rumor ties Stantz to Paisano Pass to river roadbed contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stanzell
Orient Road
Alpine
St. Stephens Dam
Orient
Granada
Swork
Ft. Stockton
Staint
Paisano Pass
Fort Stockton to Alpine track to be completed soon
The Dan Angeio Sannard of the 17th reports N. J. O'Brien returned from a conference with Orient officers in Kansas City. Track laying west of Granada will resume and reach Fort Stockton in 60 to 90 days. Western Union poles and wire have arrived. a Fort Stockton telegraph station opens tonight in what the Pioneer calls a great convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Angeio Sannard
N. J. O’brien
Orient
Kansas
City
Granada
Alpine
O'Brien
Fort Stockton
Texas
Western Union Telegraph Company
Fe. Stockton Pioneer
Caldwells Host Teachers and Scholars at Friday Soiree
Mr and Mrs W E Caldwell entertained last Friday night in honor of the Presbyterian Sunday school teachers and scholars. The evening was unusually pleasant and guests enjoyed the occasion to the fullest. The Caldwells are noted for hospitality and the entertainment followed that tradition. They announce a ring business for both ladies and gentlemen in the building across from the Merchants Co store, offering same day cleaning and pressing. Campbell Shipman Wood Wood Good wood at Caldwells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Caldwell
Presbyterian Sunday School
Mr. Caldwell
Mercantile Co
Campbell & Shipman
Caldwells
Baptist College Favors Alpine or Pecos Site in West Texas
The Baptist church is reportedly considering a location for a proposed female college in West Texas. Alpine is favored if proper effort is made to secure it, with Pecos as a secondary option. The Avalanche urges immediate action to avoid lost opportunity, noting the school would attract a wide regional student body beyond denominational bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
West Texas
Alpine
Pecos
Compromise in Jackson Wil Contest
In San Angelo the Ed Jackson will contest halted as all sides agreed to a compromise. The Catholic church receives less than 400000, about two thirds of the estate, with the rest split between Mary Luna and Winnie Aldwell. Fannie Jackson still receives the 100000 named for her. The case proceeded in Sonora county court this week.
Shipmans to Move to Del Rio From Alpine
Mr and Mrs W K Shipman plan a move to Del Rio where Mr Shipman will supervise vast business interests. The change is not due to dislike of Alpine but to require his personal attention there. Mr Oscar Shipman will stay to manage other Alpine holdings. The departure ends a long era of friendly social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Shipman
del Rio
Shipman
Oscar Shipman
Bridge Contract Awarded In Creek Crossing Bid
In a Monday afternoon session of the Comt missioners Court bids for a new iron bridge across the creek on South Street were opened. Elase Bridge & Iron Co. won the contract at 3650 dollars, with other bids listed from J J Boggs Dallas 2800 Kansas City Bridge Co 4163 Alsbury Houston 4075 El Paso Bridge Co 3650. The lowest bid was rejected due to lack of plan familiarity and improper endorsed certified check. The contract requires completion in four months. Judge Turney Sets Verdict Aside. Wigle and Co sued J R Morton for 500 dollars commission on a land deal. The jury awarded the defendant, and Judge Brooke moved to set aside the verdict and grant a new trial, likely to be heard later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AACA
Sthtreet
Elase Bridge & Iron Co
J. I. Boggs
HLS. Wigle & Co
Notice to Ladies Hats by Mrs Walter Garnett
Notice invites ladies to view latest ready to wear and tailored hats offered by Mrs Walter Garnett at her residence opposite the Chi in church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Garnett
Chi
Rhode Island Reds and Southwest Egg Sale Ad Traits
A faded clipping lists Rhode Island Reds and egg sales in Texas. Mentions Mrs. Tom Hearn of Hondo offering satisfaction guaranteed eggs. Also references visitors and notices about weddings in Alpine, real estate and livestock listings, and several local names including J. D. Jackson and McGaughy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Tom Hearn
Hondo
Texas
Buggy and warness in good conduition
Apply to Dr. W. S. Brourou at Darling building for the service or evaluation described. The note indicates a need to arrange a buggy or conveyance in good condition with cautionary wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Brourou
Darling Building
Juarez Change of Hands in Mexican War News
Reports say Juarez fell to rebels led by Gen. Ynez Salazar after a brief defense by Federal troops. U S officials moved to border readiness as El Paso hosts 2000 troops under Col. Stever. The era of sensational reports and yellow journalism is cited, with a Marfa telegraph hoax debunked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedral
Madero
Juarez
Mexico
United States
el Paso
San Antonio
Stever
Texas
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Bidge Club
J. A. Hardy
Mesdames Mosley
Yates
Miss Graham
Miss Pruett
Ft. Davis
Mansfield
Glenn
Telephone Exchange
Uvalde
Steve Nixon
Utopia
Sabinal
Douglas
Arthur Thomas
Walker and
Hr. Gray
Atchison
Adams
Marathon
C. K. Moffett
Page
Mansfeld
St. Louis
Tilt, Weaver
Jackson & Harmon
T. J. Coon
Guy Crawford
Patton
W. . McGaughy
F. E. Gillett
County Clairman
Socialist Party
Ida Jordan
S. Hl. Me“Cullough
Reagan Cartwright
California
Alpine Hotel
C. Duar
W. W. Collins
Guy S. Combs
J.D. Jackson
Caldwell
Aone H. P
Alpine Hardware Co
Blanche Strong
Judge van Sickle
J. W. Weaver
J. P. Rice
T. M. Newton
Col
Bill Walker
Mill phy-Walker Co
Casey
Alpine Mercantile Company
Holeproof
B. D
Late Orient News
Mr. and
Mrs. W. E. Caldwell
Entetain
That Baptist College
Jackson
Turney
Rhode Island
J. D. Jackson
J. B. Irving
J. R. Holland
Eugene Parry
Ft Worth
Cattle Raisers Association
M. M. Whisler
McGaughy
P. H. Pruett
Corpus Christi
Una Billingsley
W. J. Carawell
B. D. Lindsey
Bels
Ynez Salazar
Walton
E Bb Townsend
Myra Young
Miss Young
Chas. W. Rawson
Bridge Club
Club
J. M. Watenbarger
Barney
Chisos Mountains
Dr. Yates
Spn
Davis
E. B. Mosley
Memphis
Tenn
Oscar Pacius
Wilson Ranch
J. Adams & Company
Maria
ST. George Hotel
J. L. Crawford
West Texas Grocery Company
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