Local notices mix of travels sales and events in Alpine
Mrs Hughes left for El Paso and many visitors pass through Alpine. Advertisements haul feed hides and Ford cars while local farms report corn prices. The county fair in Ft Stockton is planned for Sept 23 24 25 26 with Col Lee Giles and Mayor James Rooney organizing. Note deaths and family travels plus dental and real estate notices round out a busy local scene.
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Ft. Stockton
Col. Lee Giles
Jas. Rooney
Murphy & Middlebrook
Ford
Brewster
Presidio
Jeff Davis
Local Option Election Considered By Commissioner's Court
Commissioner's Court met with little business this week. A jury of view was appointed to lay out a road south of the railroad track in Alpine. A petition from Mithon citizens requested a local option election to decide whether beer should be sold. Court adjourned to July 18 for action on the petition.
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Alpine
Mi Thon
Alpine Commissioner Mc Gaughy Builds Water Fountain
Commissioner Mc Gaughy earned praise for installing a street drinking fountain in front of the Alpine courthouse. Travelers can now water their stock without disturbing private families.
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Mc Gaughy
Alpine
Court House
Orient to Be Extended From Alpine to Mexico Border
Orient railroad extends plans to lengthen from Alpine toward the Mexican border with a link to its main eastward line from Port Topolobampo. Receiver ship discharge signals near-term delays. service to the Rio Grande valley expected miles from Presidio. Local items note Dud Cogdill visiting, Ora O Mahony offered Ft Stockton primary teaching post, and camp meeting travel and family illnesses.
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Austin
Tex
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad
Alpine
Seo
Port Topolobampo
Ris
Alpine Summer Normal closes after fifth successful session
The Alpine Summer Normal ended its fifth annual session with nearly one hundred students from eighteen counties unanimously adopting resolutions. They thanked Conductor A W Evans and instructors, praised Alpine’s climate and scenery, and lauded local clubs and entertainment, urging Texas teachers to consider Alpine for summer study.
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Alpine Summer Normal
Alpine
A. W. Evans
Mothers’club
Commercial Club
Jackson
Harmon
Texas
Alpine Bread Plant Moves to Modern Facility
The Daisy Baking Co. in Alpine has relocated to a modern plant behind its former quarters. Owner Ahlrep aims to serve Alpine and nearby towns Sanderson Marathon Val tine Marfa and Fort Davis with bread rivaling that from San Antonio or El Paso. The move promotes home industry and local economic retention.
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Alway
Daisy Baking Co
Alpine
Ahlrep
Sanderson
Marathon
Valtine
Marfa
Ft. Davis
San Antonio
el Paso
St. Charles Hotel Under New Management
Mr. W R Pearce of Reeves county has taken charge of the St Charles Hotel after a thorough renovation and fumigation. He promises a first class hotel with special attention to the table and Sunday dinners at good value. Pearce comes with his wife and family and Alpine extends a warm welcome.
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W. R. Pearce
Reeves County
St. Charles
Pearce
Alpine
Announcement of delayed Alpine visit due to death of father
W. W. Munson announces to patrons in Alpine that he cannot fill his date this week because his father has died. He will arrive in Alpine on Monday July 20. Caldwell prints the ad copy.
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B. J. Dantzler
G. H. Flato
Ter
Myrtle
Texas
Ester Highsmith
Hutto
Tex
G. C. Smith & Jno
Highsmith
Thos. L. Blanton
T. M. Wilson
Pfi
J.C. Brooke
G.C. Smith & Sons
Alpine
W. W. Munson
Barbecue Hosts Boost Alpine Social Ties In Brewster County
Jackson and Harmon hosted a large social barbecue at Hall ranch for Alpine Summer Normal teachers and students. W. H. Harrison oversaw barbecue with beef and goat, cakes, pickles, bread, and iced watermelons. The event featured political remarks by Thon Le Blanton, candidate for Congress, and praise for J. D. Jack and local leaders, urging support for Blanton and referencing the Cattle Raisers' Association.
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Jackson & Harmon
Alpine
Hall Ranch
Brewster County
W. H. Harrison
Jackson
Harmon
Exas
Concrese
Smith
J. D. Jack
Sith
Trewater
Eal ‘Keengan
Sam Lankam
Democrats
Soe
Congres
Enue
Abikne
George
Story Hour for Little Tots at Alpha Library
Alpha Circulating library under Mrs G W Baines will hold Tuesday story hour for children aged four to nine at Mrs Baines residence. The hour includes storytelling and games directed by the hostess with a small fee to aid the library fund. All children in the age group welcome whether members or not. Buy your coat early for the winter at G C Smith & Sons phone 144.
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Alpha Circulating Library
G. W. Baines
County Democratic Convention to Meet in Alpine
Brewster county to hold a county convention on the first Saturday after the July primary. Delegates chosen to represent the county at the state convention in El Paso on August 1. Allocation: one delegate per 300 governor votes in 1912, plus one delegate per 25 precinct votes for governor in 1912.
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Alpine
el Paso
Fon
Brewster County
For Sale Fifty Heifers From Jack Brown Ranch
For Sale fifty head or more high grade yearling heifers from the Jack Brown ranch. Heifers can be viewed at the ranch. Ad.72-46. Marfa Texas JE L Bogel.
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JE. L. Bogel
Marfa
Texas
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