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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
6
The essay critiques strict Sunday observance laws and the idea that prohibition breeds virtue. It argues morality resides in will and choice, warns against enforcing morality via law, cites public figures and social views, and notes practical tensions in Alpine and broader society.
In a dusty period piece a fugitive hides above Hayden's Nation Store as Miss B battles illness with doctors and neighbors nearby. Jack, the escaped man, writes a confession letter to Miss B about a killing, love, guilt, and a plan to confess before a doctor arrives, prompting a dramatic emotional finale.
The Safety Section of the American Railway Association urges careful behavior to reduce railway fatalities. In 1920, 229 passenger deaths occurred with two thirds linked to passenger actions, including 28 from falling on steps and 64 from being struck or run over.
Notice is given to all parties with property valuations raised by Brewster County Board of Equalization. The board will meet June 3 1922 at Brewster County Court House to hear evidence and fix valuation for taxation. Dated May 17 1922. W H Lease Clerk County Court Brewster County Texas By J A Burke Deputy. An Alpine man calls his wife Money because money talks.
Sheriff KK Townsend auctions 6,206 acres known as the Wood ranch in Brewster County Texas on June 6 1922 at Alpine Court House. Defendants J W Potter and M E Potter lose all interest as of August 14 1919 while Annie Lackey holds judgment from February 21 1922. Auction runs 10am to 4pm for cash.
A list of county and district officials in Sonora and Ozona Texas is provided. Included are James Cornell judge of the 83rd Judicial District N W Graham district attorney M Scharke county judge superintendent of schools E J Townsend sheriff and tax collector M T Chasraj county treasurer J W Phelps tax assessor I L Martin Jr county attorney W M Flatiman county surveyor W H Lease county and district jets Clarence Hord county commissioner precincts 1 to 4 T Fletcher commissioner precinct 2 D Bourland commissioner precinct 3 W Cartledge commissioner precinct 4 W Livingston justice of the peace precinct 1 W A Weakley precinct recinct 2 R L Cartledge justice of the peace precinct 3.
Justice Court Precinct No 1 meets the Fourth Monday each month. County Court convenes on the Third Monday in February May August and November. Commissioners Court meets on the second Monday in February May August and November. Probate Court sits the Wednesday of the first County Court week. District Court 63rd Judicial District starts the Sixth Monday after the First Monday in January and continues by.
The city commissioners including Mayor F. Berkeley and I. J. Gillett meet the first Monday of each month at the Masonic Building to conduct official business.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9:45, morning service at 11, evening service at 6:30, and preaching service at 7:30 with a W M A meeting Thursday at 3 pm. W. P. Ray invites the public to attend all services.
Persons taking wood water or grass in any of the O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespassing. H T Fletcher Manager.
The State of Texas Brewster County sheriff's sale lists Inez M. Pierce property in Sub-Survey 998 containing 160 acres east half of south half of section 89 Block 9 H and T C Ry Survey. On July 4 1922 first Tuesday at 10 am to 4 pm at the county courthouse door Alpine Texas the sale is conducted for cash to satisfy an order issued February 4 1922 in favor of W H Drinkern against Pierce and others. Ed Townsend Sheriff.
Mrs C M Stegall of near Paint Rock Alabama credits Cardus with saving her life after three years bedridden. She describes severe weakness pain and insomnia before taking six bottles leading to restored appetite sleep and full strength. Cardus touted as a long used tonic for women’s ailments sold at druggists.
Notice warns that any person taking wood water grass or hunting fishing on the Nevill Ranch or lands will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Owner identified as Mrs Kate Nevill with land reference.
Notice warns that any person connecting or tampering with the lighting circuit without first notifying the office will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for theft. Alpine Light and Ice Com.
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