Local visits and travel notes from Sanderson region
Mrs. Lewis Granger spent two days in Sanderson last week displaying a line of summer dresses. Mr. Atkinson left Friday for Dallas to visit relatives for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Calkins of Uvalde arrived to make their home here. he is a freight clerk at the depot. Mrs. Bessie Ware returned to Wilcox Arizona after a visit with her sister. Miss Edna Kendrick and Mrs. Zetha Hicks plan a summer stay in San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Misses Crystal and Maurine Hearn of Roscoe attended Sul Ross summer school in Alpine. Mrs. Dr. Jackson and son T Jackson arrived to attend Billie Ruth Anderson’s funeral and visit relatives in San Angelo. Mrs. Terry W. Shely spent the weekend in San Antonio with her father Fred Clark, accompanied by her nephew Edward Clark Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Granger
Sanderson
Atkinson
H. L. Stuckey
Dallas
Edna Kendrick
Zetha Hicks
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Crystal
Maurine Hearn
Roscoe
Texas
Frank Wedin
Sul Ross
Alpine
Dr. Jackson
T. Jackson
San Angelo
Billie Ruth Anderson
A. B. Anderson
Terry W. Shely
E. H. Moore
Fred Clark
Edward Clark Moore
Local and Personal Notes From Alpine and Vicinity
Judge Van Sickle of Alpine presided Thursday and other locals made trips to Alpine. Residents report visits, round trips, rodeos at Sanderson, a Del Rio celebration, and revival meetings in Fort Davis. Families move residences, attend gatherings, and host guests from Gonvale, Sulflow, and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge van Sickle
Alpine
James S Teague Dies After Ten Years in Brewster County
James S Teague, 49, died Saturday at the residence of Roy Wyatt near Boquillas. Born in Bell County Texas he moved to Brewster County a decade ago and ran a riverfront store. He left a father, a brother and three sisters in or near Henrietta. his wife and child had died years earlier. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Wyatt residence and graveside with Rev. Hines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wyatt
James S&. Teague
Bell County
Texas
Brewster County
Boquillas
Henrietta
Marathon
Jim Teague
Wyatt
Hines
Billie Ruth Anderson Dies at Three Months
Little Billie Ruth Anderson three months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Anderson, died Saturday afternoon June 14 after a brief illness. Interment followed Monday in Marathon Cemetery with Rev M P Hines officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Ruth Anderson
A. T. Anderson
Marathon
M. P. Hines
Community Proverbs and Civic Spirit Reflections
A collection of sayings on town boosterism and civic virtue. Includes lines about visiting boosters shaping a town’s character, the habit of persistence in guests, serving the community over power, and a call for peaceful patriotism among citizens.
Eye Comfort Remedy From Pine Drug Store Ad
An old advertisement promotes Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydrastis and witch hazel for strained or sore eyes. A small bottle is advertised as helpful, plus a free aluminum eye cup offer from Pine Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Drug Store
A Stickler for the Truth by Irvin S. Cobb
A Florida lawyer offers a ride to a muttering stranger en route to confront Ed Watts. They stop at a cabin. the tall man confronts Watts and returns, claiming the matter is settled after a brief confrontation. Copyright notice included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Hie Groves
Miami
Ed Watts
Tim
The
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Avalanche Day Subscription Offer
A subscription pitch urges readers to sign up for The Avalanche today at a price of two dollars per year. The ad features a quoted line about procrastination as a motivational aside.
Guardianship in Brewster County for Josephine Roberts
N L Roberts files for letters of guardianship over minor Josephine Roberts in Brewster County Court. Hearing set at Alpine courthouse during August 1925 term. all interested parties to appear and contest. Clerk Mamie Lease notes the writ issued June 3 1925 with deputy Gula Burke and court seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Josephine Roberts
N. L. Roberts
Texas
Alpine
Mamie Lease
Brewster Co
Gula Burke
J. T. Weaver
A. B. Weaver
C. Bowles
Aline
Teass
Jane
A. D
Probate Notice in Brewster County Texas
Notice announces filing for probate of the will of J. T. Weaver and administration with will annexed. A. B. Weaver requests C. Bowles as administrator. Hearing set for August 17, 1925, at Alpine courthouse. Public notice required weekly for ten days
For Sale Bulls At City Office As Soon As Seen
Thirty five head of Registered Hereford bulls offered by W A Daugherty at the City Office. Long yearlings and twos ready for immediate service. Bulls may be viewed in about an hour on any day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Daugherty
Adlerika Relief Promises From Stool Cleaner Ad
A testimonial notes Adlerika helps Mrs A Howard eat without stomach trouble and claims the product removes gas and old waste from intestines. It promises relief from bloating and constipation and mentions Alpine Drug Store. Also advertises Jet Wedding invitations printed in Old English style on stock with matching envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Howard
Alpine Drug Store
Jet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. McHenry Hargus
Hebronville
Bessie Ware
Wilcox
Arizona
Steve Dawson
Frank Rooney
J. M. Chambers
Overland
el Paso
Vexas
W. R. Wyatt
Patent Office
Ventore
Gibson & Fox
McLachlen
Washington
W. K. Bates
Vrce
Hess
Clark
J. J. Roberts
Ice
Pal Clark
Aest
Cashier
Marathon State Bank
L. B. Starns
S. P. Lines
John Marshall
W. W. Causey
Laura
Mies Matie Lease
Oleg Coffield
Ruth Todd
Sulflow
Misses Grace
Eddie Lee Garnett
Mary Roberts
Camilla Henderson
W. Collins
Emma Hurtam
Jessie Todd
Methodist Church
Fort Davia
Mire
Johnnie Allen
Glen Crawford
Willie Hunter
Mra
Albert, O. Alberti and Son
Gonvalew
Mr. and
Ben Taylor
Mr. and Mesa
Sam Nail
Todd
Lloyd Wade
W. G. Fielder
Wade
Nubber
Ford
Cay
Trevino
Irvin S$. Cobb
State OF
Thedford
Thedford's
J. & Wright, M. D
Luckfy Building
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
W. van Sickle
J. M. Gallego
Brian Montague
Lackey
W. H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex
G. H. Yates & Son
A. M. Turney
Alpine, Texas
Livingston Undertaking
Chas, Livingston
G. K. Lange
John Perkins
Kansas City
Mexico & Orient Railway Company
J. H. Hamilton
Ranch Loans
E. B. Chandler & Company
East Crockett St
San Antonio, Texas
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