13 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
1
The notice advertises MEN'S WOBBY SUMMER SUITS and a shipment of MEN'S SHIRT WAISTS and Negligee Shirts. It highlights a new line of enamelled iron beds in white blue and pink, plus a full grocery stock with reduced prices and up to date dry goods and notions.
A reader recounts details from a Texas Ranger investigation into Merrill and his wife’s murder. Lieut Turnbo and five Rangers traced loot and a skiff down the river toward Presidio del Norte, with a one eyed Mexican suspect, and notes similar crimes near Ferlingua. The letter recalls Vat Durack’s partner's murder and praises George Wythe Baylor’s El Paso Herald ties.
Charles King Reeves known as Colonel Reevey died May 6 1992 at his Lavaca County home after a long Texas life. Born June 6 1840 in Zebulon Pike County Georgia he moved to Griffin as a child. He served in the Civil War with the Griffin Light and later moved to Texas. Reeves worked as a carpenter then passenger agent for a Stage Company stationed at Jefferson Marshal Dallas and San Antonio. He later joined the United States Army as a quartermaster agent with postings at Murphyville Marfa Presidio County. He married Mary Vanham of Lavaca County who owned substantial property there.
The Texas Supreme Court rules in J. E Ketner v Charles Rogan that land commissioner overstepped by canceling leases to grant new terms. The decision voids numerous school land leases held by large ranchers and opens land for purchase by actual settlers in limited parcels. The El Paso News comments on legislative district confusion.
Dealers in ice beer butter eggs soda pop and all vegetables advertise seasonal stock. They buy hides and country produce and promise prompt attention to mail orders.
Round trip summer excursion tickets are on sale at reduced rates to Alabama Arkansas Colorado Georgia Iowa Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin. Travel via Southern Pacific Sunset Route with comfortable, smooth track. For rates write M L Robbins G P L T Cromwell line New York via New Orleans.
Saturday afternoon a heavy rain cloud passed over Marathon and nearby areas causing flooding. Water entered several houses while about two miles east of town two thousand yards of railroad track washed out, delaying trains for about eight hours. Some horses reportedly drowned in the flood.
Medical notice highlights focus on diseases of women and children and treatment for whiskey morphite cyum chloral cocaine and tobacco habits. Emphasizes available therapies and public health guidance.
Cloudcroft prepares for a summer season with lodge dining and lunch counter under Geo Watterman. The resort promotes improvements and activities, inviting inquiries via A N Brown G P A E PR Route El Paso. Marfa Baseball Club forms with Praug Gillett Henry Reynolds and Will Murphy driving the effort. Alpine plans a Fourth prize event and touts its local talent.
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