Alpine Texas Official City and County Paper Advertisement
Second class matter at Alpine Post Office under the 1879 act. Official newspaper of Brewster County featuring local and state news. Reporting defamation statements incurs charges. Notices include cards of thanks and reading notices with per line rates. Monthly subscription price listed as 2.00 for one year.
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Alpine
Texas
Congress
Brewster
Davie Mountain-Iig Bend
Bennet
Wood Barry Seabee
Parl Clark
Fragmented Dialect Longs and Odd Phrases in Odd Collage
A jumbled OCR montage presents garbled phrases and quotes on topics from parking to insurance, with stray lines about cats, hens, cures, and a preacher, mixing notes on religious services, a murder trial joke, and rustic dialect chatter without a clear single story or date.
Gourley Seeks Reelection as Sheriff and Tax Collector
W N Gourley announced Wednesday his candidacy for reelection to the office of sheriff and tax collector. He notes the offices were combined by late legislature and says he has discharged duties well and asks for support in the upcoming primary.
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W. N. Gourley
Gourley
Political Announcements For Democratic Primary 1904
The Avalanche announces candidates for county offices subject to the July 28 1904 Democratic Primaries. W N Gourley seeks sheriff and assessor collector of Tass, Vernon McIntyre seeks reelection as county treasurer. Fees: county and district offices ten dollars, precinct payment in advance, no exceptions.
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Tass
W. N. Gourley
Vernon McIntyre
Christian Science and Methodist church notices join Sunday services
Church notices from Christian Science and Methodist listings announce the January 21 sermon topic Life and Does Your Religion Have a Cross, with readings from Mark and Matthew. Descriptions include class training at BTS and services by Rev J A Kida with dates, times, and guest musicians mentioned amid funeral acknowledgments.
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Christian Science
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus
Selenes
Mary
Narrist Church
BTS
J. A. Kida
Bimmons U
Granger
Fort Davis Bridge Work Under Way Near Limpia Crossing
Preliminary steps for a Limpia Creek bridge at the north edge of town are complete and state highway department orders for January 21 have been issued. Contractor's superintendent A T Muller said construction would start soon, likely before month end.
Buck Cagers Open Season With Slow Start at Pine
Buck Cagers from Pine High struggle in early tilts. They lost to Fort Stockton 27 19 and dropped a 4 17 result at Sa Sermon. The Odessa tournament showed improvement before a strong Martin quintet halted progress. Next game hosts Sanderson and Tinson in the 1 20 start.
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Bucks
Fort Stockton High
Sa Sermon
Odessa
Trong Manin
Sam Payed
Sanderson Tigh Son
Merrill Kin Visit Stario Ranch Sparks Old-Timers Recall
Mr and Mrs Charles T Merrill of Stario California visit J W Merrill ranch this week arriving last Sunday. Merrill nephew of J W Merrill who once lived here and was shaking sands with old friends.
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Charles T. Merrill
Stario
California
J. W. Merrill
Mer‘i
Mrs Deele Hosts Elegant Contract Bridge Party
Mrs Zaye Crete entertained her contract bridge club and guests on Saturday afternoon in Marathon. After a series of games prizes were awarded to Mrs Tom Yarbro for high, Mrs Vee Drago second, Miss Sara Lee Toddson, with Jean Arnold and Roy Lima winning the cut. A delicious refreshment plate followed for the assembled ladies.
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Zaye Crete
Contract Bridge Club
Tom Yarbro
Vee Drago
Sara Lee
Toddson
Jean Arnold
Roy Lima
Dellymus
Mesdames Siliwel
Barnham
L Iivehey
F. Ritchey
Martin
Yarbro
Shatter
Dragoo
Bims
Scott
Col ¢Lins
Henderson
Rober's
McCraley
Mises
Syd Bolie Me
Sonneil
Pay Star
Sarah Lee Tod
Katherine Young
Louise Crafora
Community Notes From Skinner Ranch Area
Mr and Mrs Bert Goodwin have moved to Skinner ranch nine miles from Allamore where Walter Skinner of San Antonio arrived to oversee ranch interests. Rev C H Miller, pastor of the Methodist church, reported good attendance at Port Davis services. Local residents include Guy S Combs visiting from San Antonio. A birthday party honored Clinton Ritchey’s fourteenth birthday with Bunco and games. Numerous neighbors attended. Mrs Homer Spruce hosted a Mexican dinner for guests including Ritcheys and others. John Dragoo and son Lee returned from Del Rio and San Antonio. The chili supper by the Starathon Study Club drew a large crowd. Mrs Johnnie Aust of Tesnas visits her parents in Ysleta. Spaldings from Saudy Butte are guests at the Buttrill ranch. Tom Yarbro and family visited Sanderson with Mrs Adams returning to Louisiana Saturday. Mrs John T Martin hosted a lunch with Mesdames Yarbro Ritchey and Arnold present.
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Bert Goodwin
Skinner Ranch
Allamore
Walter Skinner
San Anton
L. ©. Ritchey
Clinton
Bunco
Rene Roberts
Julia Lockhausen
Katherine Arnold
Virginia Young
Benton Shackelford
W. Z. Burnham, Jr
Marco Giles
Russell Oliver
Roy Stitlwel
Pewee Wright
Homer Spruce
Ritchey
PT. Leapry
Ed Decte
Zotha Ticks
Miss Marie Simpson
W. R. Green
Zenas Decie
George Mespachen
Miss Pay Starr Hosts Bridge Dinner at Inge Hotel
Miss Pay Starr entertained a few friends Friday evening at the Inge hotel with a dinner after which bridge and pitch games were played. Prizes were won by Mrs Tom Yarbro and others tallying winnings.
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Pay Starr
Inge
Ridge
Pitch
Marathon PTA Meeting Highlights National PTA Theme
Present were Mr and Mrs Decie and Mr and Mrs Draoo, Mr and Mrs Henderson, Mr and Mrs Yarbro, Miss Jadine Foreman Elizabeth Kidd Jenns Decie and Jack Browell. The group met at the school January 10 with Mrs D W Collins leading. Devotional by Collins followed by a PTA national president letter read by Collins. Paper on Mental Hygiene and Education by Mrs Rooney and Keeping Adolescent Confidence by Mrs Herring. A thrift talk by Collins and a long assembly. Oliver reported on school taxes paid by state railroads. Second grade won the clock for most mothers present. Reporter.
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Lee Dragoo
Tom Henderson
Zenas Decie
Voye Decie
Lee Dra 00
Tom Yarbro
Jadine Foreman
Elizabeth Kidd
Jenns ‘Decie
Jack Browell
PT. A. Neid
D. W. Collins
Eader
Collins
PT. A
Rooney
Herring
Long
Assembly
Oliver
CARDUS Helps Woman End Sidelike Pain and Weakness
Mrs. R. L. West of Huntsville Alabama reports weakness and a side ache that caused weight loss and nervousness. After taking Cardi she improves and feels strong again after three or four bottles. Candutta sold at local drug stores.
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Cardi
R. L. West
Hunteville
Ala
Sam
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