Birth and death notice for Inez Ruth Rhinehart of Dry Prong
Inez Ruth Rhinehart born December 8 in Sand Spur Louisiana lived with her father until her 1911 marriage to Arthur J Rhinehart. Three children, one died in infancy, buried at home. She joined the Baptist church after marriage and remained a faithful member. Despite years of ill health she kept faith and hope, aided by her husband, children Mildred Doris and Kenneth Arthur, eight siblings and her nurse Dotty. Her death at age thirty was mourned by family with prayerful reflections on God’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inex Ruth Rhinehart
Sand Spur
Louisiana
Iso
Arthur Jeane Rhinehart
Dry Prong
Valley of the Shadows
Arthur Isaac Rhinehart
Mildred Doris
Kenneth Arthur
Gladys Pureel
Juanita Moseley
Dotty
Mrs. Rhinehart
C. Bowles
Pay Your Poll Tax Now For Voting Rights
A editorial warns thousands to pay the poll tax to maintain voting rights and avoid losing eligibility for school trustees, constables, county and state officers, and the presidency. It stresses civic duty, urges timely payment, and notes only those with tax receipts or exemptions may vote.
Brewster County Poll Tax Deadlines Noted
About 800 poll taxes were due in Brewster county. only 246 receipts had been issued by Jan 12. Twelve days remain until Jan 31 when penalties begin for poll and property taxes. After Feb 1 penalties apply and delinquent men and women face road labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Appreciation Note From G H Yates
A 1925 year end note thanks friends and customers for generous support and promises square honest dealings in 1924. Signed G H Yates dated January 3 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Yates
Sheriff Townsend Tendered Resignation in Brewster County
Hon. E. E. Townsend, sheriff and tax collector of Brewster county since 1918, offered to resign to the county commissioners. The court plans an audit back to 1917, reluctant to accept the resignation, and may hold on until a July nomination to allow a successor to be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
E. E. Townsend
Brewster County
T Townsend
Dallas
University of Texas President to Address Sul Ross Students
Dr W S Sutton President of the University of Texas will address Sul Ross State Teachers College students and Alpine citizens at 10 20 a m in the college auditorium. He arrives by 7 00 a m Eastbound S P from El Paso and will remain in Alpine for the day visiting friends and former students. He is described as a public school man and acting head of the State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Sutton
Passakes of Texas
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Alpine
Colege
Sutton
el Paso
Alpine Glee Club to Marfa Rotary Luncheon and Show
The Alpine Rotary Club will be entertained by the Marfa Rotary Club with a Friday luncheon at the Marfa Community House followed by a Queen Theatre program. Sul Ross Glee Club and orchestra perform, Hub Hext appears, Miss Sweet reads, and proceeds go to Marfa High school athletic fund. About 20 to 25 Rotarians will travel by autos around four o'clock.
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Alpine Rotary Club
Marfa
Miss Sweet
Marfa High School Athletic Fund
H. W. Morelock
Dress
John Perkins
Rotary Club
Tax Payments Report From Prewster County Precincts
At close of business Saturday, Prewster County poll tax receipts show Alpine Precinct 1 with 117 payments Alpine Precinct 2 with 246 payments Alpine Precinct 3 including Marathon Terlingua McKinney Springs totals 2200. Last year on the same date payments totaled 1923 with an approximate balance due of 800.
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Prewster County
Alpine
Terlingua McKinney Springs
Rooney Hotel Changes Hands in Fort Stockton
The New Rooney Hotel changes management to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Downum who return to operate the hostelry they previously ran in Fort Stockton. Downums will manage the Rooney while Mr. Downum continues with the Holland Hotel dining room in Alpine. The Pioneer notes their return boosts local oil development prospects for the year.
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Rooney
D. L. Daffin
J. W. Downum
Downum
Holland
The
Avalanche
Rooney Hotel
County Commissioners Court Notes and Appointments
The County Commissioners met in regular session with Judge James Burke presiding. Members Hord Brown Bourland and Boreham approved routine claims. Townsend resignation as Sheriff and Tax Collector was rejected pending an audit. John Gillett resigned as justice of the peace at Mara. W G Fielder appointed to succeed him. A jury of view was named to assess damages for a possible highway condemnation from Aluda to Marathon. The court toured Toyah to inspect road machinery and scheduled bids for another highway section. A short Thursday session was planned.
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E. FE. Townsend
C. A. Brown
W. R. Cartledge
W. B. Hancock
Aluda
Marathon
Toyah
Anothe
Measday Dairy Milk Cows Sold and Delivered
Milk cows priced from 60 to 75 dollars with pure dairy products delivered twice daily. Measday Dairy invites customers to call 145 for service and orders.
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State National Bank
Texas
Alpine Lumber Co
Alpine Mercantile Co
G. W. Martin
J.T. Darsey
Studebakers
Goodyear
Otis Turner
Inez Ruth Rhinehart
University OF Texas
Sul Ros
Alpine Glee Club
Sul Ross
Commissioners’ Court
County Commissioners’ Court
Jas. A. Burke
Clarence Hord
George Brown
D. C. Bourland
W. D Boreham
First National Bank
Arts
C A. Brown
H. L. Kokernot
W. 8. Hancock
Geo. W. Waines Jr
Cash Hell
Ford
Alpine Light & Ice Company
J. D. Hix
Alpine Hardware Company
W.A. Oatman
Mrs. N. S. Murphy
Fiowze
Gossards
Mitchell
Gillett Co
Headquarters
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