Local notes and ads from Alpine paper
Local items report residents visiting from Marathon Fort Worth and Marfa return from trips. Consumers are urged to pay poll tax and buy coal, dairy feed, and baled oats from Caldwell and The Novelty. Community updates include school attendance, cemetery association meeting, and railway workers’ conference. A wolf hide story and a saddle knife accident add local color.
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W. W. Collins
el Paso
Caldwell
Syl Adams
Chas. Hess
Marathon
Caldwells
W. Bagwell
Marathon Lumberman
Orient Officials Visit for Road Sale Inspection
A party of Orient officials including road receivers toured last week. Asked about an order for selling the road they declined to answer. They praised the climate and scenery during the visit.
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Orient
Murphy Seeks San Angelo Postmaster Post
Hon Pat Murphy prominent San Angelo Standard editor applies for postmaster of the San Angelo office. A longtime Democrat, he says he desires the job and party loyalty supports his appointment.
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San Angelo
Pat Murphy
Ladies United Aid Society meeting summary 1914 officers named
After the business session this week members visited the home of Mr. and Mrs J D Jackson where refreshments were served by Mrs Jackson and her daughter Una The society is reported flourishing with bright 1914 prospects Newly elected officers are Mrs F E Gillett president Mrs M M McFarland vice president and Mrs W P Flow secretary treasurer Over 40 members attended the meeting.
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Ladies United Aid Society
J.D. Jackson
W. P. Flow
Secu Treas
Troop L and Troop M Arrive with Cavalry Camp Near Harrison’s Stables
Two units of the 15th Cavalry, Troop L under Captain C H Conrad and Troop M under 1st Lieutenant T Regan, arrived yesterday afternoon and set up a camp on vacant lots west of Harrison's livery stable. Troop A of the 14th Cavalry, commanded by Captain Winna and Lieutenant Barniz, spent the night here en route to Mara.
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15Th Cavalry
C.H. Conrad
T. Regan
Harrison's
14Th Cavalry
Winna
Barniz
Mara
Orient Changes Schedule Between Alpine and San Angelo
Effective yesterday a new passenger timetable for the Orient route between Alpine and San Angelo was introduced. The morning train departs at 8:40 and arrives back here at 7:10 in the evening.
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Orient
Alpine
San Angelo
Will Join Regional Bank Move Reported
Cashieranes states The First National filed an application with the secretary of the U S Treasury for stock in the regional reserve bank that may be designated for this section He adds his bank would favor a Texas bank for its natural alignment with local conditions He mentions Caldwell as a likely reference point
Unlucky Accident as Wire Cross Sparks Shock
Jack West suffered a severe shock when a broken electric globe in his room delivered main current due to crossed wires in the street near his home. He could not release the live wire until the fuse blew at the power house, escaping serious injury except for minor burned fingers.
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Jack West
New Military Instructor Named for Alpine High School
At a school board meeting last week Philp S. O Connell a member of the Avalanche force was elected instructor of the Alpine High School cadet corps. O Connell brings eighteen years of experience and a reputation as a capable trainer. He notes plans to equip the corps with rifles soon with approval from Wa authorities pending.
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Philp S. O'Connell
Avalanche Force
Alpine High School
O'Connell
El Paso Telegram Leads to Arrest of A J Wright in Alpine
Wilcox received a four wire from El Paso authorities to arrest A J Wright who would pass through Alpine in a Hupmobile. Wright denied the surname initially but admitted the initials A J. He was taken to El Paso by an officer who arrived in Alpine.
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Depor Serif Wilcox
el Paso
A. J. Wright
Alpine
Wilcox
Wright
M. C. Wright
A. J
M.C
Auto Fire Damages Derrick’s Car After Church Start
Last Sunday morning Mr and Mrs Derrick began their drive to church when smoke issued from the hood. Mr Derrick opened the hood as flames erupted around the engine. Firefighters quickly doused the fire with water and dirt, but the machine suffered minor damage.
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Derrick
Position Wanted. Reliable white woman seeks household help
Advert says a reliable white woman offers to assist in a household. Best reference provided. Apply at once this office. Advt.
Barn fire at Means residence near Alpine
A blaze destroyed two barns belonging to Mr Will Means two miles southwest of Alpine. He woke to a loud report from dynamite stored in the structures. Loss runs to several hundred dollars. A good horse is valued at about 100 dollars and willing buyers may apply at this office.
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Wm. Nixon
W. W. Collins
S. A. Thompson
C. H. Devree
Will Means
Alpine
Mr. Means
Adve
Ford Automobile for Sale ad in Alpine Texas
New model Ford champire offered for sale by S. J. McSpadden in Alpine Texas. First fifty dollars? and more details indicate asking price of 550. Listing date 1 29.
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Ford Automobile
S.J. McSpadden
Alpine
Texas
Gasoline Engine for Sale
Second hand gasoline engine 2h. p. Apply at this office. Adv.
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Joe Parker
A. S. Gage
Mac Harmon
Mrs. John
Marfa
FE. Gillett
Earl McFarland
Ft. Worth
M. M. McFarland
T. C. Adkinson
Wellington
J. T., Adkinson
Adv
G.C. Smith & Sons
Advt
Mrs
Eugene Pat
York
Porter
Ira
Beut Cline
S. Mallard
Mr. Mallard
Sheriff Walton
Cemetery Association
Christian Church
L. B. Starnes
Houston
Southern Pacific
Cowles
Commissioners Court
Turney
Austin
Brewster County
W. A. Buchanon
Fila J. Crawford
Chicago
Mr. Buchanon
Garnett Hotel
Frank Willams
Ft. Davis
K. T. McKee
Glass Mountains
Mr. McKee
John McDonald
Regional Bank
Henfeed
Sehoi
M. Murphy
Overland
J. R. Middlebroo
Brewster, Terrell and
Jeff Davis Counties
Swift
Swift's Premium
Swift Jewell
Cottolent
Lardia
Per Bale
Alpine Mercantile Company
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