Local notes honor returning residents and visitors
G W Martin returned home Friday. Clarence Hord is home from El Paso. New crop garden seed at Cal wells. Born to Dave Bourland and wife, a son, Friday, June 16. Mrs. W P Flow returned from Fort Stockton. S P Doss of Palestine visited A B Barton. Mrs. Carl McFarland and children from Victoria visit Mrs. Ed Linn. Mrs. Jas A Burke left for Refugio to visit her parents. Mrs. W B Phelps Jr of Ft. Hancock visiting relatives. Dewees Lumber Co keeps money safe with six year guarantee. Pruett buys auto. old reliables from Cas Edwards. Mrs. J D Jackson improving. A B Burton visited Palestine and eastern points. Divine Lumen Co advertises. Mrs. John Emmison plans to move to San Antonio. Eastern Star officers installation and banquet planned. Mrs. Van McFarland and children leave for Eagle Pass. Dewees Lumber Co ships posts and wire. Ben Billingsley in Alpine from cattle trip to Mexico. Newt Cockerill and family move to Alpine. Mrs M A Drake and Mrs H J Friend visiting from Ozons. Building material available. Dewis Lusinex Co. R M Shaw of San Antonio Life Ins Co visiting. G C Richard takes post with Alpine Hardware during Berry’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl McFarland
Victoria
Ed Linn
Jas. A. Burke
Refugio
Texas
W. B. Phelps, Jr
Ft. Hancock
van McFarland
Capt
Contract Talks and Real Estate Moves in Alpine
J K Barnhart and San Angelo attorney W C Blanks arrived Monday to finalize a bonus contract, with rights of way and depot location in Alpine under discussion and papers to be signed next week. Bartlett Florence RR sale to a Bartlett Texas group led by J W Jackson reported. Real estate activity in Sanford addition includes multiple block and acreage sales by A Me Callum. O H Partridge of Knox County plans to enter Alpine real estate business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Barnhart
Orient Railroad
W. CC. Blanks
San Angelo
Alpine
Sanford Addition
A. Me‘Callum
D. D. York
Chas. Rogan
Allen Mill
E. Jordan
Newt Gourley
F. E. Gillett
J. L. Crawford
Sanford
Old Town
B. J. Dantzler
Metta Harms Additon
S. H. Keley
O. H. Partridge
Knox County
Memorial for Stella M Hogan in Alpine
At her West Alpine home on June 17 at 11 45 am died Stella M Hogan aged 24 3 9 surviving husband two children mother two sisters two brothers in North Texas. She came to Alpine five months ago in poor health and climate did not improve her condition. Funeral services led by Elder H E Stubbs at the Christian Church and burial followed in Alpine Cemetery. Sympathy extended to the Be Lu Buttrill family for their loss this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Alpine
Stella M. Hogan
North
Texas
Alpine
Lu Buttrill
Farmers Institute Organized After Mass Meeting
After Tuesday night’s mass meeting the Farmers Institute was organized with officers A Edwards president W F White vice president J F Miles secretary and a list of members including A M Turney W Van Sickle O H Hector J D Jackson M T Chastain Paul Vogt and others. A committee on new members was appointed by the chair consisting of B F Berkeley H E Steinmann W C Easterling and W J Yates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
A. Edwards
W. F. White
J. F. Miles
A.M. Turney
W. van Sickle
O. H. Hector
J. D. Jackson
M. T. Chastain
Paul Vogt
W. A. Weakley
J. W. Battles
J. M. Fullingim
J. C. Thain
John Weyer
Birthright Selling Sunday Evening Love
Sunday School at 10 am invites all to join the morning lesson on Birthright Selling and the theme Love. An Advanced Training Class meets 8:30 pm Wednesday with choir practice on Sunday evening. The Bible School reports records, growth, and a warm invitation to all youths to attend and hear the message of Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Southwest Texas Press and Commercial Association Expected Big Alpine Event
Press Association promises a historic Alpine session with high turnout from newspaper men and commercial club secretaries. Secretary Yates reports many acceptances and hopes for more by month end. Corpus Christi secretary Roy Miller predicts strong southern involvement. Next Monday the official program will be issued, signaling a royal good time for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Texas Press and Commercial Association
Alpine
Yates
Frog's
Roy Miller
Coripus Christi Commercial Club
South
Shipman Brothers to Open Mercantile Store in Alpine
The Messrs. Shipman of Del Rio who bought land in the Sanford section will settle in Alpine and start a mercantile business. They plan to receive their stock of goods later and be joined by Will Rockford, a surveyor from Del Rio, who will lay off land into town blocks and lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Shipman
del Rio
Sanford
Alpine
Will Rockford
Feasting Prank at Jim P Wilson Camp
Last Thursday afternoon friends tricked cattleman Jim P Wilson by inviting him to a barbecue calf feast at his own camp. He welcomed guests saying he could do nothing but feed them. The note praises the Wilson hospitality and the enjoyable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim P. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Alpine and Marfa Tug of War Game Scheduled Friday
Alpine and Marfa ball teams meet Friday afternoon here for a tug of war. Marfa brings new players and manager Clifton announces a enlarged covered grand stand. Alpine has a fine season record and the match is expected to draw a large crowd, with ladies especially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Clifton
Doctor Robichaux to rotate in Alpine by August first
Judge Brooke received a letter from Dr. L F Robichaux formerly of San Antonio announcing his rotation in Alpine and arrival around August first. Both judges Brooke and Hardy praise his ability and integrity and his professional card appears in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke
L. F. Robichau
San Antonio
Alpine
Robichaux
Hardy
Charming Linen Shower for Miss Ruth Weakley
Mrs. F. E. Gillett and Miss Thalia Gillett hosted a linen shower for Miss Ruth Weakley on Wednesday afternoon. The gathering featured a gracious tone and many handsome gifts from Study Club members and close friends of the bride-to-be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Gillett
Thalia Gillett
Ruth Weakley
Death of a Pioneer in Far West Stirs Old Settlement Ties
Mrs. W. Q. McKinney, longtime resident of Alpine and Brewster County, died near El Paso after settling in Green Valley about thirty years ago and living in Alpine and Murphyville. Survived by husband and six children. The family had resided near El Paso for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Q." McKinney
el Paso
Alpine
Brewster County
Greet Valley
Murphysville
Habeas Corpus Trial in Juan Hobbs Case
County Judge Turney held a habeas corpus hearing on Juan Hobbs vs State of Texas. Hobbs, recently arrested on embezzlement charges, was granted bail set at $100. Judge Van Sirkle represented the plaintiff and Judge Brooke appeared for the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turney
Juan Hobbs
State of Texas
Hobbs
van Sirkle
Brooke
Profitable Fruit Trees In Alpine Orchard Remarkable Record
In Alpine fruit-raising is shown to be profitable. Two apricot trees on Mr A1 Tippett’s property yielded and sold $65 worth of fruit with potential for about $10 more before season’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippett
Alpine Victory Over Marfa Yankees Brings 10 to 4 Win
Alpine defeated Marfa 10 to 4 with strong hitting by Rawson Javallena Holland and Weyerts and solid pitching from Flow. Wallace G Evans plans a North Carolina Virginia trip and will preach at the Pee Bee Methodist church this week. his journey funded by the congregation for a pleasant trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Wallace G. Evans
North Carolina
Virginia
Methodist Church
Mr. Evans
Alpine
Marfa
Rawson
Javallena
Holland
Reception to Normal Visitors at Surfimer Normal School
The Surfimer Normal School Mothers' Club will host a reception for teachers and students Friday night in the school auditorium. All club members, their husbands, and the board of trustees are invited. The note announces that A J Edwards is not delinquent in taxes despite a published error listing his name. The Christian Endeavor Society program remains as previously published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surfimer Normal
Mothers’ Club
Mas
Jon Barwa
The
Christian Endeavor Society
Alpine Welcomes Deputy Wilcox and Wed Invitations
Accepts deputyship under Sheriff Walton. G T Wilcox of Marfa arrives this week to serve as office deputy under Sheriff Walton. Longtime Presidio county official and his family are warmly welcomed to Alpine. Invitations issued for the Baines Weakley wedding set for Wednesday afternoon June 28 in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
G. T. Wilcox
Marfa
Wilcox
Presidio County
Alpine
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G. W. Martin
Ritchey
Clarence Hord
Calwells
Dave Bourland
W. P. Flow
Fort Stockton
S.P. Doss
Palestine
A. B. Barton
Dewees Lumber Company
P. H. Pruett
Cas Edwards
A. B. Burton
Aivine Lumen Company
John Emmison
Sa Antonio
the Order of the Eastern Star
Dewsis Lusinex Company
R. M. Shaw
San Antonio Life Insurance Company
G.C. Richard
Alpine Hardware Company
Mr. Berry
Bartlet
Bartlett-Florence
J. W. Jackson
Gillett
Dantzler
Messrs
Luthy
Starns
Thala Gillett
Sanderson
Fuller & Johnson
Dewees Lamatr Co
A. J. Edwards
Jr. Edwards
Dr. L. F. Robichaux
John Young
John Young Land CompaNy
Mexico
Fallroad
Fuon
John Young Land CO
Bes Hancock
Meidence Mar
Saddlery Co
Alpine, Texas
W. F. McGaughy
Eneral
Mierchandise
Alpine Mercantile Company
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