Local notes on residents and visitors in Marathon
Supplementary to The Avalanche lists many local movements in Marathon Texas including Mrs. J A McGonagill and children returning from Sonora and El Rio, Mrs A G Backett arriving to see her parents, and multiple residents traveling for family matters business and medical care. It also notes teachers for Marathon Public School and various visits by residents to El Paso Alpine Sanderson and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McGonagill
Sonora
Lel Rio
OT. Ward, Jr
Marathon Public School
W. P Brown
el Paso
Texe
W. P. Brown
J Williams
Alpine
Lucille Morrow
Binton
Texas
Moerathon
Crawford
Mies Naomi Griffin
Vine
Huth Todd
Mine Boo Mue Geen
West Texas climate and Sul Ross rally for regional growth
The piece urges Texans from across the state to support West Texas by promoting the Davis Mountains as summer tourism and Sul Ross State Teachers College as a regional educational beacon. It emphasizes climate beauty and local pride, noting 200+ students from 88 counties attended in 1925 and urging communities to back the college and attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durie
Texas
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Davis Mountains
West Texas
Sunday School Notes at Baptist Church Enampment
A Sunday school service will be held each Sunday morning of the Enampment for those unable to attend the Device at the Pass. Professor Allen serves as acting superintendent and teachers unable to go to the grounds should arrive early at the church to assist with classification and oversight during the pastor’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Allen
For Sale One Ford Car and Truck
Alpine Transfer Company offers a Ford car for 200 dollars and a Ford truck for 75 dollars. Phone 168 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Transfer Company
Regents visit planned for Sul Ross College by Martin and Paulus
Hon A. and Martin of Plainview and Henry Paulus of Yoakum, both state teacher college regents, are expected in Alpine to address Sul Ross State Teachers College students and faculty. They may also meet Alpine Rotary Club guests and speak at the college assembly Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Regents State Teachers Colleges
SUL Ross College
A. &. Martin
Plainsiew
Henry Paulus
Yoakum
Alpine
Sul Rose State Teachers College
H. W. Morelock
Board of Regents
State Teacher Colleges
Ful oRas
Martin
Plainview
Regent
Texas
Paulus
Marin
Morelock
Rotary Club
Grand Master Williams visits Alpine Masonic Lodge in Texas
Grand Master Guinn Williams of the Texas Masonic jurisdiction arrived in Alpine on Tuesday and addressed local Masons at Masonite Hall. The visit included a banquet at the Holland Hotel and plans for a Fort Davis picnic. Williams and his party tour about 130 lodges educating members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinn Williams
A. P F
A. M
Texas
Alpine
Masonite Hall
Masonic Orphans Home
Wilbur Keith
Masonic Service Association of Texas
Holland Hotel
Tuesdey
Marfa
Fort Davis
Publication Notice in Brewster County Guardianship Case 1925
Texas Brewster County sheriff cites publication of guardianship proceedings for minors W C Allen Kermit Allen and Quana Parker Allen. Flora Givens seeks letters of guardianship. hearing set at Alpine County Court on August 17 1925. publication and return requirements detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Allen
Kermit Allen
Quana Parker Allen
Investigations On Holdings In Alpine Texas
W R Wyatt conducts examinations of local holdings in Alpine Texas focusing on minerals wax and rubber values. The report outlines inquiry methods and scope of review for asset assessments and potential valuations.
Camphor and Witch Hazel Eye Wash Advert
A hardware style ad promotes Lavoptik eye wash with camphor and witch hazel. It claims to ease weak strained or sore eyes and notes one small bottle helps. Product appears as a drug store item with minor misspellings.
Probate of James Yates Will Noted in Brewster County
Ava C. Yates has filed to probate the will of James Yates deceased in Brewster County Court. The hearing is set for the next term beginning August 17, 1925 at Alpine Courthouse. Interested parties may appear to contest the application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Brewster County
Caue
James Yates
Ava C. Yates
Ames Yates
A. D
Alpine
Texas
Mamie Lease
Gula Burke
Seal
Publication Notice of Estate of Laura Bain Brewster County Texas
Publication in Brewster County Texas announces Sam Culbert’s appointment as temporary administrator of Laura Bain deceased. The notice requires interested parties to appear at the next Brewster County Court term on August 17 1925 to contest the appointment. otherwise it becomes permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Brewster
Laura Bain
Sam Culbert
Brewster County
Alpine
Hearing to Appropriate Public Waters of Texas
Notice announces G. B. Combs of Marathon Texas filed July 2 1925 for a permit to appropriate unappropriated waters from Maravillas Creek Brewster County for irrigation using a gravity system. Headgate located near Survey No 1 Elk No 21 on the west bank. Project diverts 200 cubic feet per second to a 60 foot wide 3 foot deep head gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combs
Marathon
Texas
Board of Water Engineers
Maravillas Creek
Rio Grande
Brewster County
S.E
G. S. Combs
Hearing on G S Combs irrigation permit in Texas
The Board of Water Engineers sets a hearing in Austin on August 21 1925 at 10 am for the application of G S Combs to appropriate water to irrigate up to 3040 acres in firewater County Texas. The hearing may continue as needed with parties invited to appear and be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firewater
Texas
G.S. Combs
Board of Water Engineers
State of Texas
Austin
State of
MO. A. Norris
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A. G. Backett
Piett
Roy Stillwell
Bluekey
Charles
Charles Wan
Rhett
Mera
Clarence Filivon
Sanderson
Joe Airanger
Charles Hens
San Antonio
John Marshall
Hee York
Mr. John and
Lee Piragon
Threagill
el Pass
Ora
J. Molesworth
Daughtef
Molesworth Ranch
George C. Miller
Old Mes Ly
Mise Hessle Granger
the Playground of
Louduialana
Mississippi
California
Colorado
Davie
W. K. Bates
Hess
Fred Clark
J.D. Roberts
Dre Earl Clark
Alpine Electric and Ice CO
Alpine Electric and Tek CO
D.C Littleton, My
Baptist Church
Bowles
Trevino
BUICK
Buick Showroom
Tadious
Door
Alpine Masonic Lodge
Flora Givens
W. N. Gourley
W. R. Wyatt
Alpine, Texas
Clerk
Guia Burke
Attest
E, S
Clark A. H, Dunlap
A. W. McDonald
Board of Water Secretary
Mrs.ucker
America
Ventors
Patent
Gibson & Fox
A McLachlen
Washington, D. C
Lena Brancil
Matthews, Mo
Cardus
Idus
W. van Sickle
J. M. Gallego
Brian Montague
Lackey
W. H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex
G. H. Yates & Son
A. M. Turney
Livingston Undertaking
Chas. Livingston
G. K. Lange
John Perkins
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ranch Loans
E. B. Chandler & Company
East Crockett
San Antonio, Texas
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