Public Opinion on Law, Reform, and the Mer Rouge Tragedy
The column argues for lawful, fearless enforcement by authorities in the Mer Rouge murders and condemns extralegal violence. It warns against mob rule and urges respect for due process while debating a constitutional convention and potential revision to the state’s fundamental law. It emphasizes unity, lawful justice, and cautious reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehouse Parish
Whee
United States
Louisiana
Watt Danter
Tom Wiehe
Renee Wen
Collease
Maorehowee Parish
Daniels
Richards
Alpine Town Expands Housing and Utilities on $100,000 Basis
A town in an Alpine region accelerates growth with building projects including a new 60 by 40 structure for the Light and Ice Company, an ice plant expansion, and Dutch-style hotel renovations. Contractors are moving on three story brick additions as Hord and Carnes residences near completion, signaling a busy development period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Alpine Light and Ice Company
Feer
Tee
Holland
Holland Hotel
Oatmman
Conetreon
Hord
KOS. Carnes
Carnes
KOKERNOTS FTO EUROPE TRIP PLANS
Mr and Mrs H L Kroernot travel to San Anatom for a few weeks then depart in February for France to join their daughter Meretra Ogden and granddaughter abroad. The family plans a continental tour and return home likely soon. For moving needs contact J M Gallego Transfer. Heavy or light truck. Phone 87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Krokernot
San Anatom
France
Meretra Ogden
J. M. Gallego
Merchants Banquet Discusses Cooperation and Mail Order Threats
At the Modern Café a crowd of Alpine merchants gathered for a banquet led by President George Martin. Speakers urged cooperation, discussed overhead costs and mail order competition, and proposed rating-revision committees. Postmaster Tack Allen highlighted mail order influence and catalog influx while urging fair competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monda
Dininy
Creorge
Martin
Itv
Tiwe
Pacer
Tandpoml
A. F. Robinson
oTlison
George Martin
Gillett
Mitchell Gillett
Veterge Wivenrreie
McConl
Marathon
Jenkins
Newell
Erty
Tack Allen
Moor
Alpine
Allen
J. J. Casner
C. McCool
A. P. Robinson
Margaret Linn
J. B. Casner
AL AL Newell
Tad Allen
Clarence Hord
Baptist Women's Union Sale Promises Cakes Pies and More
The Baptist Woman's Union announces a sale on Saturday the twentieth featuring cakes pies homemade candy and ready to cook chickens. Proceeds support union activities with a Ford Roadster and other items listed for bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Woman's Union
Marathon News from Marathon Texas Visitors and Local Events
Marathon, Texas reports a weekend of visitors and residents with several trips to Alpine Sanderson and San Antonio. Marie Slimpaca underwent appendectomy in San Antonio and is recovering well. A dance at the old School House drew crowds from Alpine Marta Sanderson and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Texas
Pred Taylor
Marfa
Join Marshall, Jr
Maria
Hie
Jeti A. Marshall
Farl Meeks
Lewis Newton
Alpine
Car
Pabens
Mir
Mre
John Dragon
C. Spalding
Glenn Springs
Sumilay
John Craw
Sanderson
Carle
Mee
Terry Shely
Pesnie
Mes
Shely Varenta
Wred Clare
Eliot Stewart
Tesnas
WH Tone
Marie Slimpaca
San Antonio
Marta
Tom Sanson
Leakey
McRkenny
Johnntie McKenney
Leroy Trigsby
Htol Seria
Wadsworth
Prestin
Vernon McIntyre
End Term Report Cards And School Events
End term report cards will be issued early this month with parents urged to review grades and push failing students to improve. A new pupil started this week. Exemptions were listed for several students across grades. A basketball game between Normal and High School boys ended with a 17 to 2 score in favor of Normal. The High School thanks local business leaders for athletic donations.
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Eiphharade
Ruth Anderson
Nancy Watson
Viola Dod
Adrian Turney
Lucile Miles
Ida Mae Weyerts
Gay Miller
Norme Metcalf
Lillian Saunder
Nancy Dod
Idedl Vartam
Margaret Keating
Larry Miller
Hertial Walker
Mary Lease
Mildred Sommiey
Eugene Clements
Edward Davidson
Notice to debtors and creditors of estate of R B Neighbors
The administratrix of the estate of R B Neighbors deceased calls all persons indebted to the estate to settle and all claimants to present claims at the New Rooney Hotel Stockton Pecos County Texas on or before March 27 1923. Heatrice Neighbors beneficiary under the will will come of age. Dated Ft Stockton Texas January 18 1923 Aileen McBrannen Administratrix of the estate of ROOD Neighbors deceased BAR Lit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Pecos
Rob
R. B
Rooney
Stockton
Pecos County
Texas
Heatrice
Beneferry
Roe
Ft. Stockton
Aileen Mc Brannen
Rood
West Texans study problems of Orient rail plan
Thirty representatives from West Texas groups and Texas legislators met in Austin to discuss reviving the Kansas City Mexico Orient railroad. They considered a communication to Congress endorsing Lieutenant Governor Lynch Davidson’s plan to suspend federal and state regulations temporarily. A reading from Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Meyers said the ICC would aid Orient and asked for more details on the Davidson proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
West Texas
Texas
Kansas City
Mexico & Orient
Congress
Lynch Davidson
Meyers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Orient
First National Bank Alpine Texas Report of Condition 1922
No. 7214 report shows assets totaling 1,501,161.86 and liabilities including capital 75,000 and deposits 249,523.69. The bank lists loans 3,962,720.07, U.S. bonds 75,000, reserve 10,844.45, and various deposits and circulations as of December 29, 1922.
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United States
Bank Statement Recapitulation With January 1923 Figures
The document presents a bank statement from Brewster County Texas listing assets including Votal Loans and Discounts 466103.36 and other items totaling 501161.86. Liabilities show Capital Stock 75000.00 Surplus and Profits 59161.87 Circulation 73800.00 Deposits 293119.00. G. W. Baines Jr signs as Cashier with notary B. Davis witnessing on January 1st, 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Banking House Furn. & Fix
Cash & Sight Exchange
Capital
Votal
State of Texas
Brewster
W. Baines
G. W. Baines
B. Davis
Epworth League Party Hosted at Funk Residence
The Epworth League held a Saturday evening social at Mr. and Mrs. W iL Funk residence. Claire Hinson chaired the arrangements while Albert Phillips led the winning side in a recent contest. Miss Maurine McDonald directed games and many names attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Wil Funk
Claire Hinson
Albert Phillips
Maurince McDonald
Helen Latimer
Lucile Adame
Dorothy Cotter
TH. Gibbs
Vera McKay
Cipal Morwan
Leonard Stone
Vergie McKay
Katherine Treadwell
W. B. Constell
Maurine
Sir Donald
Guy Smith
Trene Kehoe
Grace Stone
Welborn McAkay
Estil Cage
Grace Funk
Werbert
Alice Koehl
Evelyn Swift
Everett Westerfield
Mabie Clarice Hinson
Charles Simpson
Stather Eifech
Day Baker
Olin Lincecum
Miriam Webb
Katherine Zant
Near
Annie Madge Hector
Louise Brewer
Jewell Huie
Larry Higgins
Iona Harper
Sallie McCall
Letitia Rixon
Mrs. Funk
Rew
Ho M. Samith
Guardian guardianship notice in Brewster County Texas
The State of Texas to the sheriff or constable of Brewster County announces an application for letters of guardianship for minors Karl and Engelbert Anderas. The county court in Alpine will hear the case February 19, 1925, with citation to all interested parties to appear and contest if desired. If not contested, Anderan may be guardian of the minors estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Anderau
Englebert Anderas
Brewster County
Texas
State of Texas
State of
Karl and
Engelbertideran
Bk Anderan
Engelbert Anderas
Alpine
HL Lease
Brewster Co
A. Burke
Adterika touted to ease undigested food dizziness
An old advertisement claims dizziness after meals stems from undigested food turning into poison. It promotes Adterika with buckthorn bark and glycerine to remove foul matter from the stomach and bowels, advertised as guarding against appendicitis. Alpine Drug Store named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainst
For Rent Part of House Unfurnished
Short rental notice states part of a house is available unfurnished for rent. Text is incomplete and lacks clear location or contact details.
Sheriff Sale Notice in Brewster County Texas
Sheriff KE Townsend advertises the sale of J M Graham property by execution from the Justice Court Precinct 1 Alpine Texas. The tract described as Survey No 2 Certyngtte 1073 Block 234 T and St Ry Co Original Grant contains 6535-10 acres. Sale set for the first Tuesday of February 1923 at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Graham
Tuatice Court
Brewster County
Texas
William Ceacper
Aid Court
M. Levy
Brewster
State of
Joe M. Graham
T. & St Ry. Co
Court House
Alpine
KE. E. Townsend
i-Tity
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Kobt Kimmett
Appleone
Kokernot
FTO
Europe
Wetail Merchants
Linchs
Brian
Marathon News
Kohler Automatic
W. E. Caldwell
First National Bank
Federal Reserve
Ances
Federal Reserve Banks
Weer
Trem
U. Ss
A. A. Murray
CA. Brown WW
BK. Hancock Directors
Cirocery
Justice Court
Prewster County
Willenm Cooper & Nephews, Inc
Theis
i-eMotene
Alpine Mercantile Co
Clarence
Hord Grocery
McCutcheon & Jackson
Waldron
Waldron Quicksilver and Mineral Development Co
E. A. Waldron
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