Alpine town history and local figures in 1921 Avalanche issue
Local names and roles listed including J. D. Jackson and W. E. Caldwell along with editors Livingston and Dodson. The piece recalls Alpine Murphysville Fort Davis county seat history and early depot site claims, mentioning Dan Murphy and J. M. Watts as longtime Brewster County residents and business figures.
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Murphysville
Alpine
Fort Davis
Presidio County
Southern Pacific
Dan Murphy
J. M. Watts
Watts
Brewster County
Pena Colorado
Notorious Major gang member Dudley Major captured in Alpine
Dudley Major alias S I Cooper alias Dennis was arrested in Alpine and taken to Houston after riding in a stolen Houston car. He was linked to the Major gang notorious for bank robberies across the Southwest, with Ray Major and Kay Major among leaders. The group allegedly halted in Alpine with a woman claiming to be Dennis wife before transfer to Houston.
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Denne
Houston
Alpine
Townsend
Dudley Major
Ray Major
Major
Southwest
James Boys
Kansas
Kay Major
Walter
Kiddie Adams
Adams
Ray
Maj. Poffenbergers
Minor
George Brown
Charles Mortis
Cooper
Dennis
Hampe
Gwin
South Texas
Ozona
Ipine
Fl Paso
Tribute to Mr Moyer from Pecos Times editor
The Pecos Enterprise recalls Mr Mayer as co owner of the Pecos Times who worked two years with the writer and was faithful industrious and considerate. He supported church work and lodge groups K of P and Woodmen of the World. He left a wife and three children and a comfortable Pecos home with insurance to aid them.
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Pecos
Mr. Mayer
Pecos Times
Eco
Mayer
Moyer
K. of P
Woodmen of the World
Mrs Reed and daughter visit Alpine during holidays
Mrs. Mary Reed of San Antonio and her daughter Miss Nthel, a former Alpine High School teacher, traveled to Alpine for the holidays as guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hancock.
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Mary Reed
San Antonio
Nthel
Alpine High School
Alpine
W. B. Hancock
Spirits and whisky raid ends in federal bonds for two men
The sheriff’s department seized seventeen quarts of whisky from a trunk linked to Floyd Gafford and Geo McDonald, both colored, who are bound over to federal court on $1000 bonds. Gafford had returned from El Paso with a leaking trunk and McDonald helped move it to a house. seven quarts had broken into transit. Residents mourn a gloomy dance night as barbers raise shave prices. A fire at W G Teske’s east Alpine residence Christmas week was contained with little damage.
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Sheriff's Department
Elawm
Floyd Gafford
Geo McDonald
Gafford
Il Paso
Trancy
McDonald
Quicksilver and Mineral Development Firm Optimistic on 1921
Clarence Hord and G C Reese share price declines leveling off as merchants and banks predict a rebound in 1921. A M Turney and others tout new drilling, building, and economic activity in Brewster County and Alpine, urging investors to act now for prosperity.
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Clarence Hord
G. C. Reese
F. J.gillett
Mitchell- Gillett Co
Ery
Promigs
Golen
Co. A. Brown
First National Bank
John Young
John Young Tan
Alpine
Benj. F. Berkeley
State Bank
Fidelity Quality Mountain Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertise promising relief for a cough with Fidelity Quality Mountain Cough Syrup. It is sold and recommended by druggists and available at Alpine Drug Store and Palace Pharmacy in Alpine.
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Alpine
Alpine Drug Store
Palace Pharmacy
Campaign drive for European Relief in Alpine funds lifesaving aid
The Alpine campaign urges immediate contributions for European Relief. Donations may be left at local banks with the cashier noting the receiving church or organization. Mrs. Moore of Kerrville is in Alpine for a temporary stay and may be seeking help during this urgent appeal.
Cardus Helped Mrs Stegall Regain Strength in Alabama
Paint Rock Alabama Mrs C M Stegall recalls a severe three year illness with pain weakness and insomnia. After six bottles of Cardus she regained appetite sleep and strength and believes the remedy saved her life. Cardus promotes itself as a longtime aid for various ailments and urges readers to try it.
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Paint Rock
Ala
C. M. Stegall
Near Here
J Alan
Cardus
Notice to Gravel Salvagers Near Hig School
A property owner warns all individuals removing gravel from the east pit near the Hig School and residence to contact him immediately. No one has authority to take gravel and adjustments will be made before the second Monday in February.
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Hig
Notice to publish legal ad in Brewster County
A writ commands the sheriff or constable of Brewster County to publish for ten days a general circulation image notice that has appeared for at least one year in Brewster County Texas, directing publication of the specified notice.
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Rewster County
Texas
Brewster County
Notice to Creditors in Estate of W M French Deceased
Lucille Mattie French filed for letters of administration in Brewster County Texas for W M French deceased. Interested parties must appear at the County Court in Alpine on February 21 1921 to contest the application. Witness the official seal December 27 1920. W H Lease Clerk County Court Brewster County Texas. Ivy Gula Boudreaux Deputy. EK Townsend Sheriff Brewster County Texas.
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W. M. French
Lucille Mattie French
Brewster County
Texas
Alpine
A. D
W. H. Lease
Ivy Gula Boudreaux
Eh Townsend
EK. Townsend
Citation by publication in Jeff Davis County Texas
Publication summons to C E Collins Ella Collins and others in a land suit No 4 in Jeff Davis District Court Fort Davis. Plaintiff F William Simpson asserts ownership possession and adverse claims to Survey 5 Certificate 1543 Block WJG 3 describing metes and bounds seeks removal of cloud and judgment to affirm title with four weekly notices.
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Jeff Davis
Wreeting
C. E
Ella Collins
Ella C. Rollins
A. L. Creelman
A. L. Creelmen
Michael S
Lilian V. Clohesey
Lillian V. Clohesey
Arthur Ff. Williams
Arthur F. Williams
Solomon K
Winona Ford
L. J. Hitz
District Court
Davis County
Fort Davis
Texas
F. William — Simpson
C. K
C. BE
Flia C. Rollins
A. K. Creelman
4. Creelman
Michae S
Arthur J. Williams
Arthur F. Willams
Soloman K
Winona Tord
L. Hitz
Hitz
C. E. Rollins
S. W
Sur
Varas
State of
Laintiff
H. D. Bloys
Jeff Davis County
M. E. Seatbier
Warning on Lighting Theft Prosecution by Alpine Light and Ice
Notice warns that any person connecting or tampering with the lighting circuit without prior notice to the office will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for theft. Alpine Light and Ice Company. 221f.
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Alpine Light and Ice Company
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THE
Alpine Avalanche
Alpine Publishing Co, Inc
J. D. Jackson
W. E. Caldwell
C. W. Livingston
J. W. Phelps
Livingston & Dodson
Teyar
Avalanche
MR Moyer
W. G. Teske
East Alpine
West Texas Motor CO
Ford Sales Service
P. Banner
Quicksilver and Mineral Development
Iad
Cueecas
United States
Waldron Quicksilver and Mineral Development Company
Alsbamz
State OF Texas
A. M. Turney
Lackey Building
Sutton & Montague
Attorneys-at-Law
Lackey
W. van Sickle
Attorneys At Law
Alpine, Texas
Middlebrook & TU
Physicians and Surge Office
Earl D. Ander
Lumber Company
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