Alpine and local news brief items mix of ads and notices
Alpine and area notes report a flood of small ads and notices. Local figures including F E Gillett, Louthian, W F McGaughy, J Young, J D Harmon, H T Luthy Piano Co, Caldwell, Sandifer, Alpine Hardware, Alpine Furniture and Dewees Lumber bring varied goods services. Mentions of visitors, deaths, repairs, and new roles fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Luthy Piano Co
F. E. Gillett
San Antonio
Alpine Hotel
Alpine area opens new butcher shop and locals visit Fort Davis
Alpine residents learn of a new butcher shop in the Alpine Power Co stand with J D Jackson and W D Kincaid among staff, while neighbors W F Pet and S D Harmon visit Fort Davis. Ritchey advertises groceries with prompt service and phone number. Sympathy goes to Geo W Baines Jr. on the death of his 13 month old daughter. A drawer automatic sewing machine is offered for 23 dollars with payments. Mrs M M McFarland of Uvalde visits Burk household after winning a district Express contest prize. Post office site in the Holland building nears decision with new boxes and furniture planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Kincaid
Mary and
Willie
Uvalde
J. D
Kincaid
W. E. Bogel
J.T. Ritchey
Holland Block
Chastain
Alpine Furniture Co
Alpine
Brewster County
Alpine Power Co
J. D. Jackson
Jackson
Mary
Willie Kinlof
W. F. Pet
W. H. Terry
Jas
Lincoln
S. D. Harmon
Fort Davis
Ritchey
Geo. W. Baines, Jr
M. M. McFarland
M. S. Burk
New Holland
Durrell
E R Holland Visits Fort Stockton Area on Express Assignment
E R Holland of the San Antonio Express traveled through today enroute to Fort Stockton. He expects to return tomorrow as the Express prepares an exhaustive industry writeup on the State section and Mr Hollands visit. Building material of every kind is stocked, including lumber brick hardware nails and paint. Dewers Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Holland
San Antonio
Ft. Stockton
Mr. Hollands
Dewers Lumaer Company
Goats For Sale Head Weight Breeding Goats Available
Sale offers 730 bred goats at two dollars ten cents per head. Write or apply to Gue Hernandez in Terngua for details. Date noted July 20, 2021.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gue
Hernandez
Gambler Raid Leads to Local arraignments
Deputy Sheriff Eura Phelps raided a gambling event last Saturday night, resulting in twelve Black defendants being arraigned before Judge Ra gin on shooting craps charges. Each was fined ten dollars plus costs and admonished to desist from further gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
San Antoniio
Hee
Eura Phelps
Ragin
Totert Suffers Severe Arm Bruise After Buggy Accident
J. H. Totert sustained a very severe bruise to his arm last Saturday when he was thrown from a buggy. The horse shied at a route and a line broke, but Totert managed to steer the animal into a fence before it could run away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Totert
Mr. Tolbert
Summer Normal Closes After Successful Second Term
The Southwest Texas Normal closes its second term with overall success. Attendance fell slightly from last year, though distant patrons exceeded prior enrollment. Principal Page remains encouraged for the school’s future welfare as final examinations begin Monday and run four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Texas Normal
Page
T Barnam Dead
Waddy J Burnam a ranchman and stockman of Marathon died Sunday night at a local hospital of stomach trouble. He came to the city eight days ago for treatment. The body was prepared by Yizik Co and taken to Marathon for burial with C T Burnam his son accompanying. Burnam had ranching near Terlingua four years, coming from Menardville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddy J. Burnam
Marathon
Yizik & Co
Bural
C. T. Burnam
San Antonio Express
Mr. Burnam
Terlingua
Menardville
Denny Works On Orient Railway Right Of Way Prices
Denny, right of way and townsite agent for the Orient railroad, arrived Tuesday and has since been reviewing prices from property owners whose land will be affected. He notes his settlements are liberal and that condemnations are often upheld in court. He aims to finalize deals quickly and asks Alpine residents to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alm. Denny
Orient Railroad
Denny
Orient
San Angelo
Possible New Offer for Pecos Southern to Alpine
L. W. Anderson of Pecos Southern Ry E D Balcom of Soyah Irrigation Co and attorney Hubbard of Pecos are here on a prospecting tour. Rumor says their visit may prompt another offer to bring the Pecos Southern to Alpine. Alpine is seen as the logical terminus and, with expected encouragement, completion could occur within the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Anderson
Pecos
E. D. Balcom
Soyah Irrigation Co
Attorney Hubbard
Alpine
Resolution of Sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. Baines
The Study Club extends heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baines on their loss. May God grant mercy and ease their burden as they endure tribulation and anticipate reunion in the Father’s home. Resolution entered on club records and to be published in the Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Baines
Anti Prohibitionists Carry On by 5 2 Majority
After a hard fought Texas election the prohibition amendment failed by 237 432 to 232 138 in state totals a 5294 anti majority. Dallas gave antis only 1500 as counties shifted, Alpine saw pro majorities in local boxes while Marathon went anti. Local notices mention various residents, businesses, and the Shipman and Marasion companies adapting to post election activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
C. FE. Rice
Marfais
F. McGaughy
Dallas
Alpine
Marathon
Court House
South Side Ry
W. K. Shipman Commis Vate
Prohibition
Marasion Company
Dugat
Card of Thanks From Baines and Voglesang
Gratitude expressed for friends' kindness during bereavement. Mr and Mrs Gro W Baines Jr and Fan N M Voglesang praise neighbors support. Voglesang plans Bay City move first of month. family stays until October. Voglesang impressed with Alpine and West Texas, considers moving vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Gro. W. Baines, Jr
Fan
N. M. Voglesang
Bay City
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L. D. Louthian
Valentine
O. K
Jack Armstrong
Fata
Caldwell
W. F. McGaughy
Maria
Nansea
Alpine Hardware Co
Sandifer
Ritcher
John Young
Will Baines
Wm. van Pelt
Paul J. Vogt
Judge
W. W. Turnty
el Paso
van Sickle
G. W. Baines
San Marcos
D. A. T. Walton
Wilson Ranch
Jat Goliad
Aurine Hanowane Co
Margaret
Mary Cotter
Lon
Dewees Lumber Co
Lurdwedena
Alpine Luanen Co
Sanderson
M. M. Whisler
Roxy Gossett
Alpine Mercantile Company
Aveine Lomaer Company
E. L. Gerhardt
Caldwell’s
J. W. Clampett
Ballinger
South
Aurixe Lusser Company
E. M. Kyle
Mabel
Marfa
Het
T. G. Webb
Gulf Refining Oil Co
Victor
Hartshorn
Wm. Adams
Edith
Mary Garrett
Alice
Aupise Harpwart Co
T. A. Turpin
Kansas
Jas. A. Burke
Refugio
Mrs. Burke
Alpine Furniture, Co
E. F. Higgins
Quish Alpine
Fuller & Johnson
Nx Co
Devers
W. W. Turney
T. Barnam
Mercchandise
The
Birdie Mitchell
W. Clifton
Mrs
B. J. Wantvler
Oscar Swift
del Rio
W. K. Shipman and Wife
Mondry
Williams & Williams
P. W. Kenney
Audre Lusener Co
O. E. Wandry
Crawford
John Younge Land Company
John Young Land CO
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