Alpine Social Notes Highlight Bankers and Local Events
Mr and Mrs Sid Turner of Del Rio visit Alpine as he joins Commercial National of El Paso as cashier. Wm. E. Hawkins to lead union services at Methodist Church with attendance from all schools. Rev Greenwood reports health concerns and trip to San Antonio. Alpine residents discuss wind dust storm, business trips, and church activities. McCullough sells safes as risk of fire persists. local banks report strong year and January dividend. Officers elected at First National and Alpine State Banks with new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Turner
del Rio
W. K. Shipman
Turner
J. el Paso
Wm. E. Hawkins
Texas Sunday School Association
Methodist
Alpine
First National Bank
C. A. Brown
H. L. Kokerrot
L. L. Hess
V. Prests
G. W. Baines, Jr
Cash
A. B. Burton
Ventriloquist and Magician Hal Merton at Opera House
Lovers of mysteries may enjoy Hal Merton the ventriloquist and magician performing next Saturday night at the opera house. Described as superb in deception, his feats promise charm and fascination. The program includes a Carnival of Colors and many illusion acts, with a 10 cent counter at Alpine Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Merton
Opera House
Merton
Prominent Horticulturist Halbert Visits Alpine
Mr. H. A. Halbert of Colewan Texas visited Alpine last week as a guest of his brother L. N. Halbert. A renowned Texas horticulturist known for Halbert Honey watermelon and Halbert pecan, he discussed top working budding and soil prospects in Brewster County and suggested a possible campaign for State Commissioner of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Halbert
Colewan
Texas
L. N. Halbert
Halbert
Brewster County
Sheriff Walton and Phelps visit Terlingua
Sheriff Walton and Assessor Phelps returned Sunday from a Terlingua trip reporting no smallpox cases on this side of the river. Dr Wilson said he visited the Mexican side fifty miles inland and found bad cases there but none near the border.
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Walton
Phelps
Terlingua
Wilson
Track Construction Delayed Pending Material at Pecos Road
A Crockton memo reports the Orient track laying crew has suspended work awaiting incoming material. The delay is stated as temporary with daily material arrivals expected. The road stands three miles beyond the Pecos bridge, twenty eight miles from Stockton.
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Crockton Moneer
Pecos Bridge
Stockton
Alpine Publishing Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice is hereby given that the final meeting of the stockholders of the Alpine Publishing Company will be held at the company's office Tuesday February 13 1912 for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting W J Yates Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Alpine Publishing Company
Ofiers
W. J. Yates
Carroll Phelps Wedding Unites Alpine Couple
At the Christian Church parsonage last Sunday afternoon, Charles Carroll and Marjorie Phelps were married by Rev. H E Stubbs. The bride, daughter of County Assessor J W Phelps, is noted as popular and charming in Alpine. The groom is a prosperous Alpine businessman. The couple will board with Mrs Blevins until moving to a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Charles Carroll
Marjorie Phelps
H. E. Stubbs
J. W. Phelps
Alpine
Weaver Smith Wedding Quietly Ties Clyde Weaver Lizzie Smith
A quiet Tuesday night wedding at the Smith residence joined Clyde Weaver and Lizzie Smith with Rev. A B Weaver officiating. The bride, popular in Alpine, and the groom, a West Texas Grocery Co. employee, will live with his parents for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. JD. Smith
Clyde Weaver
Lizzie Smith
A. B. Weaver
Alpine
West Texas Grocery Co
Mother's Club Elect Officers for Ensuing Term
At a regular meeting of the Mother's Club held last Friday afternoon the following officers were elected for the ensuing term Mrs W J Yates president Mrs W Smith secretary Mrs J D Jackson treasurer Mrs A B Weaver reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother's Club
W. J. Yates
W. ©. Smith
J. D. Jackson
A. B. Weaver
Highest price for cows breaks records at Fort Worth market
Reports say J J Mottana and W B Hancock announce a new post office sale target by February first. Hereford cows sold by J B Irving to Jackson Harmon netted a small profit after shipping to Fort Worth. The herd, among West Texas best, showcases the era’s cattle trade. Theatrical note: Gilmore Brown returns with The Man She Marriedy and presents The Tribulations of Jimmie on opening night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mottana
W. B. Hancock
J. B. Irving
Shack
Jackson
Harmon
Ft Worth
Jackson & Harmon
Irving
West Texas
Gilmore Brown
Brown
Jimmie
Luthy Receives Handome Ives Pond Piano
Mr He oT Luthy announces receipt of a premier Ives and Pond upright piano with satin walnut finish. He declares it the finest yet produced by his factory and notes unusually bright business prospects for 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Ot. Luthy
Ives & Pond
Luthy
Intention to Move to Pacific Coast Declared
Notices warn Brewster County Texas residents taxes for 1911 are due by January 31 1912 with a 10 percent penalty for late payment. The text mentions moves to the Pacific Coast by Mr and Mrs Jee after he accepts a lucrative auditor position with a Dallas Texas firm. The notice includes tax collection reminders and a cryptic reference to land title cautions and a jeweler Casey and the Apine Mercantile Co as local advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Mrs. Jee
Pacific Coast
Dalls
Texas
Brewster
Alpine
Supreme Court
Casey
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Services
Sunday call and Sunday school at am with Norma Webb and children reading sessions by Isabel Smith Artie Webb Gladis Slight Ambrose Flood. Cash purchases save money at Caldwell. Preaching Ilam 7 15 pm Junior League 3 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 15 pm Missionary Society 4 pm first and third Thursdays Sunday choir practice 7 pm. Everyone welcome. Terry's Market offers fresh oysters by call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Norma Webb
Isabel Smith
Artie Webb
Gladis Slight
Ambrose Flood
Erayer
Tae Missionary Society
Sanmoay
HLM
Suri
Terry's Market
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BH. Smith
Ft. Stockton
Iats
W. B. Bioys
Presbyterian Church
W. A. McCoy
Wright Land Company of
Houston
McCoy
S. H. McCullough
Woodmen Circle
Mary Perry
Alpine Mercantile Co
C. E. Sumner
Mountai View
Oklahoma
Caldwell
Frank Mangum
el Paso
T. W. Glover
Marathon
H.T. Luthy
M. M. Whisler
H. T. Luthy
Episcopal Lct
Alpine Hotel
Mrs
Lary Lyles
Caldwell’s
Stear Wundry
McGaughy
Jewler
Alpine Hardware Co
Acimen
Monte Christo
Wonderland
Uring
West Texas Grocery Company S
Marfa
Carroll-Phelps
Weaver-Smith
J. A. Watton
Apine Mercantile Co
Cheret
Clarence Hord
A. Williams & Company
Alpine, Texas
Jim
Arthur
Cravenette
Pranenens
Alpine Mercantile Company
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