Trans Pecos Echoes of Wild West Days and Local News
An article recalling Trans Pecos history notes Uncle Bid Lasley opposing his brother Rev H P Lasley over a mysterious influence on women. It recounts 50 year old Dallas News items about Cowboys on a Southern Pacific train, panther kills by Pred Moore, river crossings from Mexico, and current life in the Big Bend area. It also mentions the American Metal Company mine at Shafter, rabies cases in dogs and coyotes, and public health notes by Dr John W Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bid Lasley
Pecos
Rev. H. P. Lasley
Tennessee
Trans-Pecos
Dallas News
Southern Pacific Railroad
Pe 0S River Bridge
Wil
Feny
Pred Moore
Sierra Blanca
Hudspeth
Davis Mountains
Mexico
Big Bend
Alpine
Bruce Duncan
George A. Brown
Officers Elected by Alpine Oil Company
Alpine Oil Company officers and directors were elected at a meeting this week. P resident 8 G Smith and directors J W Gillett F M Steere R W Ar, with Steere serving as acting secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Oil Company
Alpine and Development Company
Fellowsident
G. Smith
J. W. Gillett
DB. Tclors
J. W . Gillett
Fimnerjor
F. M. Steere
R. W. Ar
Mr. Steere
Sec
Pardoned Slayer Of Ranchman After 1923 Murder
Theodore T. Whitehead alias Dalvel, once sentenced to 99 years for the murder of Roy Williams on a Brewster County ranch in 1923, received a gubernatorial pardon last week. Williams, respected in the area, was killed after Whitehead forced a check for 45 dollars, then fled with Williams’ body later found at the ranch. The trial moved from Brewster to Brazos and then Val Verde counties. Whitehead was convicted in absentia and imprisoned on related robbery charges, drawing large local attention and strong public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore T. Whitehead
Dalvel
Roy Wiliams
Brewster County
Randman
Fergason
Williams
Whitehead
Off Ficers
Brxar County
Rebery
Wilfims
Bey
Val Verds
White- Jnsat
del Rio
Snow
Esc
Waite
Jie
Work Starts on Davis Hiway Bridges Near Fort Davis
With the arrival of En Page work has started on the 27 drainage structures on the Musquiz canyon road to Alpine. A number of men are here including Bil Thompson who helped to build bridges under A T Muller. This contract and the state highway department job of building eight miles into Fort Davis will provide work for about thirty five or forty men for seven months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
En Page
Musquiz Canyon
Alpine
Bil Thompson
A.T. Muller
Page
1934 Is the Dryest in Davis Mountains Since 1917
Fort Davis January 9 1935 Last year was the dryest for rainfall since 1917 with totals of 9.40 inches in 1934 and 9.35 for 1917. Local keeper E H Carlton records show 8.73 inches in 1933 and earlier years such as 1860 at 8.52 and 1871 at 6.18. The 1934 monthly breakdown lists January 0.10 February 0.00 March 0.25 April 0.51 May 2.87 June 1.50 July 0.99 August 1.96 September 0.86 October 0.00 November 0.33 December 1.7.
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Fort Davis
E. H. Carlton
Granada Prize Draw Carries Over To Next Week
A. A. Morgan, express agent, held the ticket drawn at Granada theatre Money Night. The cash prize of 325 was offered Tuesday but Morgan was absent, so the prize is carried forward to next Tuesday night with a total of 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granada
A. A. Morgan
Express
Granada Theatre
Alpine School Board Appeals for Tax Support to Save Schools
If taxes go unpaid, schools face dire straits and possible closure, a calamity to children and the town. The board notes penalties do not apply to 1934 taxes and asks parents to uphold duty and pay promptly, thanking all who contribute.
Drilling Resumes at McIntyre Test Well Near Alpine
Work continues at the McIntyre ranch near Alpine with renewed drilling after a delay. Improvements to equipment, a new derrick, and progress on other joins mark activity on the Dad Joiner test well and related sites in Jeff Davis and surrounding counties. Mrs. Verna Bowers plans to move to Brownwood in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Alpine
McIntyre Ranch
Coffield Ranch
Jeff Davis County
Marfa
Marathon
Deele Ranch
G. Smith
Alpine and Associates
California
Anti Tuberculosis Campaign Urged in West Texas Counties
At a Marfa meeting the Brewster Culberson Jeff Davis and Presidio County Advisory Committees voted unanimously to urge cattle anti tuberculosis work west of the Pecos. Resolutions urged cooperation with the Texas State Sanitary Board and U S Bureau of Animal Industry to begin immediately after the government livestock buying campaign ends. The plan discusses testing bulls and breeding cattle to reduce disease and notes the region’s ranches face costs and logistics in implementing testing and eradication measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Fletcher
Marfa
Brewster
Culberson
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Pecos River
Texas State Sanitary Board
U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry
Cattle Buying Time in Trans-Pecos Extended to Jan 15
Emergency drought director Er nest Gibbons reported from College Station to buy all cattle offered in Brewster Culberson Jeff Davis and Presidio counties up to January 15. All cattle in the quota must be penned by the 15th and ranchers urged to arrange sales at once so appraisers routes can be organized and no one left out. Sheep and goat buying was posed December 31 with hides delivered in all four counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Gibbons
G. W. Barnes
College Station
Brewster
Culberson
Jeff Davis
Preaidle
Gibbons
Local Folks Injured When Car Overturns Near Big Spring
Mrs C F Mays mother of Mrs David J Murray of Alpine and Mrs Louie Ritchey of Marathon were injured in an automobile accident 18 miles east of Big Spring Saturday evening. They were en route to San Angelo from Big Spring after attending a funeral in Alpine. The injured were taken to a Big Spring hospital. Mrs Ritchey received emergency treatment and was discharged. Mrs Mays sustained a back injury but is improving. D R Elliott of Alpine was slightly hurt. The car rolled over twice after a rear tire blew out.
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C.F. Mays
David J. Murray
Alpine
Louie Ritchey
Marathon
Big Spring
San Angelo
Jeanie Bryson
J. H. Elliott
Ritehey
Attendance Boost Seen as Sul Ross Prepares Semester Start
President H W Morelock reports strong inquiries into Sul Ross State Teachers College second semester opening January 28. An illustrated bulletin outlines room and board prices, split semester fees, part time work options, and the reinforced recreation program including a bowling alley and handball court. Additional courses and two new piano offerings are announced by Mrs B H Warnock for piano ensemble and piano normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross State Teachers College
H. W. Morelock
Sul Ross
B. H. Warnock
Glee Club
1935 Auto Plates Are Received Here Brewster County
The 1935 automobile license plates for Brewster County have arrived at the tax collector's office and will be ready for owners the first week in February. Passenger plates range 116-361 to 117-500, commercial 17-401 to 11-600, and farm trucks 6151 to 6250. Plates were manufactured at Huntsville penitentiary with a 14 cents per pair to the prison system from highway funds. Those who buy 1935 plates before April 1, 1938 must attach them until April 1, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Huntsville
Pricon
Alpine Lions Install New Officers Tuesday
Alpine Lions club held its regular meeting Tuesday noon and installed officers for the next six months. Rev. R. Davis became president, Walter Garett vice president, M. L. Hopson second vice president, Alan Praser air twister, J. B. Arledge lion tamer, Paul Vogt secretary, with a board of directors named Vaughn, J. D. Jackson, Van Binion, and G. ayes. Dave Pearce of Eden visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Lions Club
R. Davis
Walter Garett
M. L. Hopson
Alan Praser
Air Twister
J. 8. Arledge
Lion Tamer
Paul Vogt
Carrot Vaughn
J. D. Jackson
van Binion
Taxes Unaffected by New Law Prompt 1934 Reminder
Taxpayers are warned that the new tax remission law going into effect February 9 does not affect 1924 taxes. Delayed 1934 tax payments will incur 10 percent penalty and six percent interest, per deputy tax collector Milton Gilmer. Alpine Independent School District finances suffer as December collections are low, with 468 received in December 1993, and a total of 1961 paid that month. Pay 1934 taxes promptly to avoid penalties and ensure funds for school expenses.
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Parenthood
Alpine School Board
Cording
Milton Gilmer
Gilmer
Alpine Ins
Weetwater Attorney Joins Alpine Law Firm
V Earl Earp, formerly assistant attorney general under James V Allred, will practice in Alpine with A E Owens. Earp has years of Sweetwater practice and wide experience, officials say.
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V. Earl Earp
Sweetwater
James V. Allred
Alpine
A. E. Owens
Mr. Earp
Attorney-General’s Office
College to Offer Astronomy Course at Sul Ross
Dr Roach will teach a descriptive astronomy course during the first weeks of the 1925 summer session at Sul Ross State College. President Morelock announced the plan in early January. The syllabus covers historical phases, instruments, observatories, stellar habitability, constellations, nebulae, astrophysics, readings, and two field trips to the University of Texas W J McDonald Observatory on Mt Locke 40 miles from Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin E. Roach
Ronomer
McDonald Observatory
Sul Ross State Teachers College
H.W. Morelock
Roach
Morelock
Aso McLude
W. J. McDonald Astronomical Observatory
University of Texas
Mt. Locke
Alpine
Golden Wedding Date Observed by Fulchers
Mr and Mrs P P Fulcher celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on their ranch south of here with several children present. They married in Lampasas County January 4 1888 and moved through Fisher and Sterling counties before settling in Alpine. Surviving children include A W Fulcher Roy Fulcher Mrs W P Hinton Evie Fulcher and Clinton and Stanley Fulcher with A H Fulcher of San Angelo and three children deceased Irby Vonnie Elbert.
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P.P. Pulcher
Here
Vine Ranch
Alpine
Sterling County
Andl
Fulcher
Pulcher
Lampasas County
Fisher County
Cora
Oon
Annets Jounty
Butingr Waere
Fulever
Winters
W.P. Hinton
Evie Fulcher
Uasy Yor
Clinton
Stanley Pulcher
A. W. Pulcher
Ranch
Roy Fulcher
Sarafest
A. H. Fulcher
San Angelo
Irby
Vonnie
Rneumonia
Elbert
Officers to Be Elected at Jan 21 Chamber Meeting
Local chamber of commerce plans an annual banquet at the Holland Hotel on January 21 where officers will be elected. Uncertainty remains about the future location of the chamber offices as two sites are under consideration, with the current Holland Hotel quarters to be included in the bank’s remodel.
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Chamber of Ommerce
Holland Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Pirst 1 ‘National Bank
Alpine Streets Get Much Needed Cleaning
Alpine’s principal streets received a thorough cleaning after several days of work. A large crew swept gutters and pavements while city trucks hauled rubbish to the dump. Mesdames Ratliff, Holand, Watson and Koker traveled to San Angelo Tuesday to see the play Green Pastures.
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Alpine
Mesdames
R. J. Ratliff
Clay Holand
H. G. Watson
Lee Kokernot
San Angelo
Vote on Brow County park bonds set for tomorrow
Brow County voters face a tight decision on issuing bonds to raise funds for lands recently acquired for the Big Bend State park. Polling places include the county courthouse, Berkeley Hall Alpine, Var don schoolhouse, Dugout school, and Torlinga. The bond proceeds will pay pledged funds and support a broader park development program with a tax rate of one cent per hundred dollars valuation.
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Big Bend State Park
Cty
Brow
Citie
Brewster County
College Band to Present Minstrel Show Next Month
The Sut Rows college band plans a minstrel performance next month after holidays. The hour and a half show will feature novelty numbers and minstrel routines with some members experienced in such acts. Guest talent is expected, and proceeds will fund leather letter sweaters for band members.
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Sut Rows
Relative of Alpine Folks Dies Last Week
Word was received of the January 4 death of Mrs. Jeannie Bryson at San Angelo aged 61. A San Angelo resident for over 50 years, she leaves two sons Charlie and Nor man in San Angelo. She visited Alpine often with sisters Mrs Jott and Mrs RE Dal ligher who formerly lived there. She also left three brothers David Girdwood of San Angelo Norman of Fort Worth and William of Montana. Funeral was at First Presbyterian Church San Angelo. She was buried at Big Spring beside her husband. Local relatives L C Ritchey Marathon and D R Eliott attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannie Bryson
San Angelo
Charlie
Nor
Alpine
Mra J Ott
RE. C. Dalligher
David Girdwood
Norman
Fort Worth
William
Montana
First Presbyterian Church
Big Spring
L. C. Ritchey
Marathon
D. R. Eliott
Nhiece
Nhiece and Nephew
San Angjo
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American Metal Company
Shafter
Presidio County
John W. Brown
State Laboratory
Trans-Peood
Roy Williams
Davis Hiway
Verna Bowers
Brownwood
Ram
Marco
Mico
Cuba
Alpine Lions
Dave Pearce
Eden
Fed. Ist
Weetwater
OR. Roach
Observatory
Fulchers
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