Alpine News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
Local and personal notes from Alpine report visits by R T Durrette and J W Clifton, guests at the Alpine Furniture Co piano tuner mail, and residents returning from San Antonio. Marfa games and watermelons arrive, plus town updates on property, bank matter, lime, and a Juneteenth celebration. Sheriff heads to a county killing scene as land title cautions appear.
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Alpine Furniture Co
Kokernot Ranch
Alpine
J.C. Boyd
Boyd, Texas
H. A. Bass
Boyd
Baptist Church
Ft. Stockton
Primary Election Arranged by Brewster County Committee
The Democratic executive committee met in Brewster County with W M Sanford presiding. They ordered the official ballot names by lot and set the primary committee to meet July to finalize the ballot. Five members named including Yates and Gillett were appointed, with presiding judges listed for five precincts. Estimated election cost was 165 dollars, and candidates for state offices will be charged one dollar each. Only county judge and precinct commissioner races are contested.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Brewster County
W. M. Sanford
Lot
W. J. Yates
F. E. Gillett
Jno
Young
W. A. Weakley
J. L. Crawford
W. Weaver
S. D. Harmon
Mr. W F McGaughy Announces Commissioner Run
Nolan County sheriff W F McGaughy, respected for fearlessness, announces his race for Commissioner of Precinct No 1. Endorsed for re election previously, he touts business acumen and aims to give general satisfaction if elected. Local voters urged to note his official announcement in this issue.
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W. F. McGaughy
Texas
Nolan County
West Texas
Meh Gaughy
Pre Inet No. 1
McGaughy
Announcements of County and Precinct Candidates
The undersigned announce themselves for county and precinct offices subject to Democratic primaries on July 27, 1912. Located in new quarters at the Masonic Temple, they offer ice cream, candies, fruits, cigars, and tobacco with prompt delivery by phone 196. Avetue Danny Krrewen. Re-election bids: County judge A. M. Turney, J. D. Martin. Tax Assessor J. W. Puntis. Sheriff and Tax Collector J. A. Warton.
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Masonic Temple
Avetue
Danny Krrewen
Piano Tuner Coming and Local Political Reelections
District and County Clerk W. H. Lease seeks re election. County Attorney J C Brooks up for June 24. County Treasurer D D York seeks re election. For County Surveyor Jax Moss re election. Commissioners W F McGalony and H T Furrenen with W E Patetes named. Alpine Furniture Co. will take tuning orders. Fort Caldwell games and local business notes included.
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W. H. Lease
Dunn Piano Co
Ell Paso
Texas
J. C. Brooks
Alpine Furniture Co
R. G. Dunn & Co
Jax Moss
Rain and Snow in June Shocks County Residents
Weather records fall as June heat to near 96 degrees gives way to a cool spell. A light rain sweeps the northern county, temperatures fall from 96 to 52 degrees by seven in the morning, with a rare snow flurry between five and six. Old timers call it the coldest June they recall.
Summer Normal Opens Monday in Alpine City Program
Normal to Open Monday. The Summer Normal will open next Monday morning with an address of welcome vocal and instrumental music readings and short talks by several business men. Supt. Page says every city of Alpine will be welcome.
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Supt. Page
Alpine
Mountaineers Club to Entertain on June 28
Invitations have gone out for a Mountaineers Club reception and dance to be held Friday June 28. The event is described as a premier social affair of the season, with those who have received bids already looking forward with pleasure.
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Mountaineers Club
Will Contest Election Seeks Brewster County Judge Seat
Judge Martin announces for county judge as a contest to a prohibition election in Marathon is filed by Judge Van Sickle. The case heads to the next district court term in Brewster County with Mart in as candidate. Also notes Martin’s long legal career and Alpine residency. Baking Day sale set for June 72 at Palace Pharmacy with bread and cake by the Presbyterian Church ladies.
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Marathon
van Sickle
Frank Copeland
Roy Stillwell
J. D. Martin
Brewster County
Martin
Alpine
Beaumont
Erath County
18Th Judicial
Taft Forces Highlight Momentum at Chicago Republican Convention
Reports from the Chicago Republican convention indicate Taft supporters are energizing logistics and fundraising efforts as the campaign streamlines resources to gain ground. Organizers emphasize cash gathering and coordinated outreach to bolster delegate support ahead of key votes and speeches.
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Chicago
Building committee accepts lodge’s modern new structure
The Masonic lodge building committee has accepted the contractor Webb’s new lodge building and praises the modern construction. The facility enhances Pine’s business district. Dewers Lamar Co offers lime and cement in any quantity. They perform windmill work. Aurine Mr c Co and E. W. Taylor supply feed and fuel with phone listings 122 and 144.
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Masonic Lodge
Webb
Alpine
Dewers Lamar Co
Aurine
C. Co
Trade ad for wood and garden plows prompt sale
Can You Beat This offers seasoned oak and cedar wood at 45.50 per cord and dry mesquite. Contact L. F. Dunnett at the Post Office. For garden plows see Paul Vogt, noted as the smooth working tool.
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L. F. Dunnett
Paul Vogt
Land for Sale Near Town With Water and Pasture
Two sections of school land available within eight miles of town. Good water and pasturage. Purchased from the State at one dollar per acre. Certificate of occupancy W 5 6 3e.
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R.T. Durrete
Wallace Hector
A. and M. College
J. W. Clifton
Sweetwater
Olney
The
Una
Ford
Francis Guy
Lancaster
W. P. Flow
J. D.ima
Is. Rooney
el¢ Paso
D. W. Barron
W. L. Coleman
R. Menn
Kt. Worth
Mr. Menn
American National Bank
D. W. Jacks
Allpire Furntue Co
King
Jim Arthur
Dewars Lumaen Co
Terry's Meat Market
Atention
Hardy
M. Webb
Hancock Addition
Everett. Townsend
Margaret
Wm. Perry
Mr. Perry
H. T. Luthy
C. A. Brown
B. J. Daniele
JB. E. Gillet
McBride
Walton
Supreme Court
Hanpwant Co
R. P. Bransford
Rio Grande Wax Co
Mr. Bransford
H. C.~ Baker
Austin
Alpine High School
Baker
A. M. Turney
J.D. Martin
J. W. Puntis
J. A. Warton
D. D. York
Ft. Caldwell
Stockton
W. E Cavewent
Taylor's
W. F. McGalony
H. T. Furrenen
W. E. Patetes
Mountaineer’s Club
Caldwell
Oved
Nyals
R. B. Slight & Co
Alpine _Auto Co
Michigan Chalmers R. Co. H
Chalmers
Ambassador and Statesman
Guy Crawford & Co
Clarence Hord
Ferndell Coffee
Schilling
E. W. Taylor
Axtiur Tuomas
Alpine Mercantile Company
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