Local and Personal Notes From Alpine Cald wells
Numerous short items from Alpine including visits by J A Walton from El Paso, H W Townsend from Del Rio, and J J Beaty of Pecos County. Mentions of Lees Egg Maker ads, new seed arrivals, real estate dealer A McCallum, and others hosting friends from Fort Stockton and San Antonio. Barbecue at Graefs ranch on July 4 and several residents traveling to and from Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Rives
el Campo
Alpine
West Texas
G. C. Smith & Sons
Pete Kenedy
Robt. Beaty
Pecos County
Austin Callan
W. P. Flow
Daughr
Val Verde County
Herter
Fortald
Clyde McDowell Stockton
del Rio
Tragic Wheel Acci dent Kills Alpine Railroad Worker
Mr W A Fortune, an Orient railroad employee, was knocked down by a box car and crushed under its wheels at a siding near Alpine. He lingered twelve hours before dying, leaving a son and daughter in law. the family had moved from Altus, Oklahoma two months earlier. Funeral services are set for 5:30 this afternoon at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
W.A. Fortune
Orient Railroad
Fortune
Altus
Oklahoma
Robs Ranches and Lands in Jal and Pecos County Crime
A man named Schaffer burglarized the English ranch while the owner was away taking articles, a horse and saddle, then stole a six shooter and a gold watch from Bob Beaty. He was captured 60 miles below Alpine after Deputy Sheriff Taylor tracked him, admitted guilt, and surrendered the stolen items except the watch and razor. The arrestee awaits trial. Also note the death of R. C. McKinney in San Antonio with funeral plans to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Schaffer
H. B.' English
Schaffer
Mr. English
Bob Beaty
Alpine seeks mail service expansion to Orient area
Abilene Daily Reporter editor Mr Kiefer visits Alpine with Secretary Moffett and Commercial Club, pushing to establish post office mail service to Alpine. A Kansas City Mexico Orient route contract talks with railroad progress and S W Gaines notes the department will decide soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kieter
Abilene Daily Reporter
Moffett
Kiefer
Alpine
Jackson
Kansas City
Mexico & Orient
S. W. Gaines
Anderson-Fay Wedding At Marathon And Alpine Ad
Mr J W Anderson and Miss Lou Fay wed at Marathon last week and will live in Alpine in a five room cottage with a good well and big yard. Apply to S J McSpadden. Also a note to the San Antonio rider from Sunset Express No 9 on June 2 to write from 1201 Ross St Santa Ana California for information about a lost article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnie Adams
San Angelo
Bentley
J. W. Anderson
Lou Fay
Marathon
Mr. Anderson
Miss Fay
Alpine
S.J. McSpadden
San Antonio
Ross St
Santa Ana
California
J. W. Hancock
New Zoological Specimen Promises Great Value
An eastern paper claims a fish from Nova Scotia and Maine waters has such cold blood that it freezes surrounding cream into ice. The note notes we do not vouch for the tale, but advertises ice cream freezers and allied equipment from Aupixe Hanowart Co for frozen desserts and serving needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Maine
Advt
Aupixe Hanowart Co
Alpine to Welcome Rev Baxter Golightly as Pastor
At a church meeting on Sunday, Rev Baxter Golightly formerly of Marfa now of Ft Stockton was chosen to lead Alpine work. Golightly is regarded as a foremost Thevine in West Texas and Alpine gains him as part of its ministerial force. He will preach on the first and third Sundays each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Baxter Golightly
Marfa
Ft. Stockton
Alpine
Golightly
West Texas
Jackson and Harmon to Entertain Summer Normal Faculty
Jackson and Harmon host a barbecue and cow-boy supper at the old Francis Hall ranch on Saturday evening in honor of the Summer Normal faculty and students. Invited guests include Alpine ministers and families, physicians and families, Normal Public School and Commercial club trustees and families, Summer Normal students, and Public School and Normal faculty. Supper begins at 6 o clock with a 4 30 pm start from the Public School building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson & Harnon
Summer Normal
Old Francis Hall Ranch
Alpine
Normal
Jackson
Avaanche
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lees
Caldwell’'s
J. A. Walton
el Paso
Nicholas Puckett
Cald
H.W. Townsend
Will Garnett
Sanderson
Lees Egg Maker
Caldwells
A A. Newell
Terlingua
Sheriff Barker
Ollie Billingsly
Irvin Gourley
Capt. Townsend
Wm. Vernor
J. C. Vernor
Hallie Crawford
Si Burdick
Glen Kokernot
Myrtle Gverholster
Prissinuica
Henry Lacey
L. G. Kokernot
Bridge Club
Caldwell’s. Advt
Smith's Feed
Tom Snyder
J. W. Clifton
Auto Club
J. L. Crawford
Ben Smith
Ft Stockton
R. H. Rush
Gorman
Texas
Ray Turner
McFarland and Family
Smith’s
L. F. Buttrill
E. M. Middleton
Orange
Karnes
A. C .Ferguson
Marlin
Laura Bain
Bain Hardin
Courthouse Square
Mesdames Jos. Sweeney
Mary Humphrys l
F. E. Gillet
Mary Garrett
Elizabeth Adams
Alice
W. E. Caldwell
Herbert Garrett
Corpus Christi
Garrett House
A. McCallum
Judge van Sickle
Fr. Stockton
Henry Cope
J. H. Highsmith
Hutto
Caldwell
Adv
M. F. Sanford
Arizona
Mr. W. M. Sanford
Alpine Steam Laundry
Graefs Ranch
Sadie
J.F. Miles
van McFarland
Eagle Pass
Capt
Townsend
James Smith
Jack Deering
Jimmie
Electra Wade
Chapa
Thomas Dean
Jas
A. Johildren
Syl Adams
Burke
Davis Mountains
Davis
D. Kleinman
Jal
R.C. McKinney
R. C. McKinney
Mr. McKinney
Avalanche
Lews
Abilene Editor
Anderson-Fay
Louis Hofer
G Kurt
Brewster County
Willis Pasture
Dupree
Colorado City
Geo. H. Yates
Alpine Power Company
Adams House
C. A. Adams
Masonic Building
Eastmans
Kodaks and Films
R. B. Slight & CO
Alamo Lumber Company
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