Local Notes and Moves Highlight Alpine Week
Miss Edna Weyerts left Saturday for Clint. Leonard Aldridge went Wednesday to Phoenix Arizona. Towns end of San Antonio attended Mrs Towns end funeral. J. D. May became J R Watkins salesman with goods on hand. Edwin and Edgar Cook left for San Marcos to return to Baptist Academy. Mrs. Van McFarland of Eagle Pass attended funeral in Alpine. Lost notebook on College Campus. J L Sublett reports four hundred dollars in furs and road work. Downum takes over Rooney Hotel dining service. Leath family returns to Alpine. Mrs. J D May sells Buckley dress goods and Fay hosiery. Dr S Golden views Brewster oil outlook. Ruth Jenkins leaves for Cabinas Mexico to teach. Mr Abbott ill in Temple sanitarium. Turney family visits Valentine. Allie Bunyan heads to Shafter. Lena Harding returns to Yslata to teach. For Rent two furnished rooms. Two Pine Valley properties offered. Pine Lumber Co. visitor. Funeral of Mrs Towend. New Sul Ross students listed. Texas Joe gifts fruit. McSpadden family arrives from Lamesa. Mrs Perkins learns of aunt Mrs Montgomery's death in New Orleans.
Brewster Oil Drilling Plans Return After Investor Meeting
Mr. FE. E. Forrester of El Central California arrived to attend Brewster Oil Corp stockholders meeting and plans were made to resume drilling at the Brewster test well on the John Kokernot ranch. Forrester, known as “Texas Joe,” shows confidence after oil showings and aims to advance the project with his usual blend of optimism and business sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. E. Forrester
el Central
Calif
Brewster Oil Corporation
Brewster
Johm Kokernot Ranch
Forrester
Texas Joe
Barbara Worth
Herold Bell Wright
Christian Church Names Rev Laurence Weil as Pastor
The First Christian church has called Rev. Laurence Weil of Jefferson Texas to serve as pastor. Weil, previously District Secretary of Mission work, will return to Jefferson to finish duties and assume active charge February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Laurence Weil
Jefferson
Texas
Weil
Lee and Simpson Wed by Judge Burke in Marathon
Wednesday afternoon Judge Jas A Burke joined Clarence Lee and Eula Simpson in marriage. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Simpson of Marathon. We extend congratulations. This was the judge’s first wedding since his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Burke
Clarence Lee
Eula Simpson
Marathon
John Simpson
Judge Burke
Women’s Missionary Society Meeting Report Brazil Talk
The Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs G Webb’s home Tuesday afternoon to discuss The New Day in Brazil. Mrs W F Anderson led a talk on Brazilian conditions and needs. Mrs Victor Smith presented Cablegrams from Brazil. Mrs J F Wright spoke on The Superannuate Campaign. Mrs Derrick urged members to sign pledge cards and donate as needed. Rev Beery led an earnest closing prayer. Tea and chicken salad were served with wafers olives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
G. Webb
Brazil
W. F. Anderson
Victor Smith
J. F. Wright
Derrick
Beery
Margaret Elliott
Miriam Webb
Alpine Lodge 806 installs officers with Marfa Lodge guests
Dr A G Church District Deputy Grand Master and ten Marfa Lodge members installed Alpine Lodge 806 officers in regular form last Monday night. New officers include M L Hopson as N G G H Yates as W G C K Arthur secretary Eric Williams treasurer and ten more. Visiting Brothers from Marfa included Chas Bishop J G Cox Joe Soroka and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Church
Marfa Lodge No 64
M. L. Hopson
G. H. Yates
W. G
C. K. Arthur
Secy
Eric Williams
Treas
H. W. Tobin
W. Youngblood
L. S
Raymond Garnett
Alpine Cemetery Association Elects New Officers
At a meeting last Monday afternoon the Alpine Cemetery Association elected Mrs. Jack Allen as president, Mrs. A. B. Sandifer as vice-president, and Mrs. Walter Garnett as secretary treasurer. The group planned February’s annual cemetery benefit dinner and named a committee to supervise cemetery tree planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Cemetery Association
Jack Allen
A. B. Sandifer
Walter Garnett
Sul Ross College Sees Surge in Winter Term Enrollment
President Morelock reports thirty new students enrolled at Sul Ross State Teachers College since winter term began. Total 1922 23 enrollment surpassed, with spring term expected to grow further. The collegiate year may reach about 275 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morelock
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Baby Una Jackson Casner Honored at Shower
Wednesday afternoon a baby shower for Una Jackson Casner was hosted at J. R. Middlebrook’s home by Mesdames A. F. Robinson H. Ferguson H. W. Tobin and J. R. Middlebrook. About fifty guests attended as Miss Blanche Cotter read and a decorative stork drawn by Juni or Robinson carried gifts for the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Robinson
H. W. Ferguson
H. W. Tobin
J. R. Middlebrook
Paby Una Jackson Casner
Una Jackson
Blanche Cotter
Junior Robinson
Lucille Ferguson
Texas Silver Output 800000 Ounces in 1923
Metal mines of Texas produced 800000 fine ounces of silver in 1923 according to the Department of Interior Geological Survey. The Presidio mine at Shafter operated steadily since 1884 and was the largest producer. Lead silver ores were shipped from the Sierra Blanca district.
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Texas
Department of Interior Geological Survey
Presidio
Shafter
Sierra-Blanca
Marathon News Items and Weekend Basketball Event
Local notes report Sam Hooker visiting parents in Houston and Rev Bell filling a Sanderson appointment. Mrs George Dascombe heads to El Paso, three Adams children recover from scarlet fever, and Daisy Lindsay visits Sanderson. Marathon hosts a regional basketball day with Sanderson Alpine Marfa Fort Davis Fort Stockton teams, 9 am to 4 pm, 25 cents admission. High School Orchestra to perform at noon.
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Daisy Lindsay
Sanderson
Marathon
Alpine
Marfa
Fort Davis
Fort Stockton
Patent Office Help Promises Free Informational Offer
Gibson & Fox advertise a free information offer for inventors to develop and perfect ideas before filing patent applications. The notice promotes help with patent searches and preparing papers at the McLachlen Building in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
Gibson & Fox
McLachlen
Washington
B. c
Card of Thanks for Mother Harmon
We thank friends and the friends of our Mother Grandma Harmon for their kind assistance and comforting attentions at her death and burial. We acknowledge gratitude to Mrs. O W Nettleton and Mrs. Ben Anderson for their faithful care of our Mother. John W. Harmon and Family S D Harmon.
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Grandma Harmon
Mis. O. W. Nettleton
Ben Anderson
John W. Harmon
S. D. Harmon
Presbyterian Women's Council Plans Fundraising Movie Event
The Presbyterian Women's Council met at Mrs. Burnham's home with strong attendance. They agreed to host a cooperative fundraiser with Mojave Theatre to support church projects, marketing the film as entertaining and educational. Additional plans aimed at financing church activities in 1924 were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women's Council
Sheriff Sale Real Estate No. 64714 Brewster County lands offered
Sheriff E E Townsend of Brewster County states the January 3 1924 order of sale targets land in Brewster County known as the D M Young or J M Jemison holdings totaling about 15 300 acres in multiple surveys All defendants except D M Young named I will conduct the sale February 5 1924 between 10am and 4pm at the Brewster County Courthouse Alpine Texas for cash per public vendue address and deputy listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Tarrant County
Texas
17Th Judicial District
W. FE. Rock Jr
D. M. Young
M. D. Boatright
Frank Dowell
W. J. Criswell
Rex Criswell
Brewster County
S. E
J. M. Jemison
Court House
Alpine
E. E. Townsend
Irene Peters
Mother of Sheriff Townsend Dies in Alpine Texas
Margaret J. Townsend nee Long born November 11 1841 in Alabama. She married Jasper Phillips in the 1860s, had daughter Mollie Phillips Hector of Alpine. After his death she moved to Texas then married William W Townsend of Columbus Texas in 1870 and had six children. She died January 6 1924 after a long illness. Funeral from Alpine train station January 7 1924 with Rev J K Beery and Rev J McMillan officiating. buried Alpine Cemetery.
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Margaret J. Townsend
Long
Alabama
Jasper Phillips
Mollie Phillips Hector
Alpine
Phillips
Texas
William W. Townsend
Columbus
E . Townsend
Henry W. Townsend
W F. Collett
J. H. Haile
San Antonio
van KF. McFarland
Hagle Pass
W. Collett
Methodist Church of
J. K. Beery
First Methodist Church
J. McMillan
Presbyterian Church
Grandma Harmon Dies at 94 in Alpine Texas
Mrs Mary Ann Harmon known as Grandma Harmon died at Mrs O V Nettletons home in Alpine Texas. She was born November 20 1829 in Alabama and lived 94 years 1 month 17 days. She moved to Texas in 1836 and married Wm FH Harmon nine children were born with Sam D and John W Harmon surviving. Funeral conducted by Rev J A McMillan and others. She joined Church of Christ after early Presbyterian faith. Her sons are prominent steel workers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Harmon
Clampitt
Grandma” Harmon
O. V. Nettleton
J. A McMillan
Bowles
J. K. Beery
Harmon
Alabama
Texas
Red River
Lamar County
Wm. FH. Harmon
Sam D
John W. Harmon
Alpine
John W. Clampitt
Ballinger
James
Delicia Reid
Oklahoma
Presbyterian Church
Joie
Church of Christ
Grandma
Nettleton
Alpine Postoffice Shows Healthy Growth in 1923
Mrs. A. M. Turney acting postmaster reports postal business at the Alpine post office rose in the December quarter of 1923 versus 1922. The report shows higher paid money orders and issued money orders, with the year’s excess income over receipts totaling $3,874.15 and stamp sales up by $599.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Turney
Alpine
W. O. W. and Circle Install 1924 Officers
The Woodmen of the World and the Woman's Circle plan a joint installation of officers on Thursday evening for the year 1924. After the ceremony an installation lunch will be served and all members and their families are invited to attend.
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Woman's Circle
Bank Statement Cashier's Sworn Verify 1924
A Brewster County Texas bank reports assets totaling 273 568 99 with loans and discounts 203 769 70 and other assets. Liabilities show capital stock 30 000 00 surplus and undivided profits 148 60 and deposits 273 568 39.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Bank of Security
Onsee Ale Eee
Eee Cluarantee Fund
U. . Liberty
Geshe
Methodist Church Missions Build Engagement and Prayer
The Methodist Church reports rising church activity with a strong Missionary Society presence at Mrs. Webb's home and nearly 60 pledges for monthly prayer services. The pastor urges greater female participation, a building program, and punctual attendance to improve services. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. and preaching at 1:50 p.m. Let us move forward to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
Webb
KR. Beery
Appreciation note from GH Yates to friends and customers
A brief year end notice from GH Yates thanking friends and customers for generous support, promising to treat everyone square and honest in the coming year. Dated January 1, 1921.
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Yates
Honor for Mr Jackson Mee J D Jackson Hosts 63rd Birthday Dinner
Mrs J D Jackson hosted a seven course dinner on Sunday December 6 to honor the sixty third birthday. The dining room decor referenced the Vale tide and a large birthday cake with a pyramid of candles stood at the center. Guests included Mes James McGaughey Carr Justice Casner Church Miss Williams Hillingsley Messrs Posey Yates Casner the Rev Weil of New York and the hostess.
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Mes
James McGaughey
Carr
Justice
Casner
Church
Woman's Missionary Society Reports 1924 Work
At the Methodist church executive meeting on December 27 the Woman's Missionary Society presented a 1924 year end report. Dues total 109.60 dollars pledges 400. Conference minutes 20. Week of Prayer 25.27. Belle Bennett Memorial 2.50. Total sent to Conference Treasury 252.02. Spent on Local Work 280.55. Members include 18 subscribers to Missionary Voice and 18 in the Study class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Clayton
Bertche
Belle Bennett Memorial
Conference Treas
Missionary Voice
Alpine Bucks Fall Hard to Marfa High in One Sided Game
Alpine notes report the Bucks were defeated by Marfa High in a on Friday game on Alpine court with a lopsided score. Next Saturday marathon venue hosts Marfa Sanderson and Alpine as Alpine faces the winner of the Mariu Sanderson game. Mid term exams run Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning.
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Alpine
Bucks
Marfa
Sanderson
Marathon
Notice on 1924 seals for automobiles in Arewster County
Or after January 11th owners of all automobiles driven on streets or roads of Arewster County without the 1924 seals will be arrested. Towns Townsend Sheriff.
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Arewster County
I. Townsend
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Edna Weyerts
Clint
Keating Bakery
W. E. Caldwell
Presidio of Business
Leonard Aldridge
Phoenix
Arizona
Big Bend Grocery
E. F. Townsend
Palace
van McFarland
Eagle Pass
Townsend
J. D. May
J. R. Watkins Co
Edwin and
Edgar Cook
Oscar Cook
San Marcos
The
Baptist Academy
Garnett’s Pharmacy
Norman Maier
John Young
H. W. Morelock
Dalas
State Teachers College
Style
William Mercer
J. L. Sublett
George Brown
J. W. Downum
Downum
Holland Hotel
J. G. Leath
Bessie Chyle
Tyler
Buckley Brothers
New York
Ruth Jenkins
Cabinas
Coahuila
Mexico
Coleridge
R. L. Abbot
Abbott
Temple
M. L. Turney and Son
Allie Bunyan
Lena Harding
Ysleta Sunday
EB. J. Moyer
E. O. Abbott
Benj. F. Berkeley
C. E. McCool
Alpine Lumber Company
W. F. Collett
San Anton
W. W. Tow End
Plymouth
J. Moyer
W. H. Terry, Jr
Fort Worth
Mitchell-Gillett
H. O. Metcalf
Sul Ross
Clifford House
Louise Fryar
San Angelo
Ida Martin
Seymour
Myrtle Rawls
Ruby Hunt
Batesville
Leta Robertson
Brownwood
Imperial Valley
G. D. McSpadden
Lamesa
Pounce
John Perkins
A. A. Montgomery
Centerville
New Orleans
Christian Church
Lee—Simpson
Sandifer’s Grocery
Alpine Jewelry Co
Women’s Missionary Notes
Alpine Lodge
Sam Hooker
Houston
Rev. Bell
George Dascombe
el Paso
R. A. Adams
Rev. Hill
Baptist Church
Mrs. Hill
Fred Clark
Pat Lindsay
Lindsay- Wyatt Wax Factory
Oma Walker
Loho School
John Walker
George Miller
Bell County
R. W. Arnold
Bridge
Presbyterian Women’s Council
Sheriff’s Sale—Real Estate
Sheriff Townsend
Alpine Postoffice
W. O. W. and
Circle
State National Bank
Steebere
U. S
United States
State of
H.W. Ferguson
W. Ferguson
Jan. A. DD
Alfred A. Newell
Geo. C. Miller
W.T. Henderson
Ben I. Berkeley
MR. Jackson
J. D. Jackson
Woman's Missionary Report
Midjave Theatre
Prater
Austria
Coney Island
Franz Joseph
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