Beyond Toleration in Campaign Tussle over Furgeson
A local editorial condemns vile campaign tactics against candidate Furgeson. It cautions against personal attacks and even violent rhetoric while urging decency in public life. The piece notes a Christian community prayer for Rev. W. B. Blon Paso’s health and references health efforts in West Texas, ending with a note on awaiting a letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furgeson
West
Texas
W. B. Blon
Paso
Lergo
Judge Blanton Proud of Independence in Election
Judge Blanton boasts a record of being elected by the people rather than political cliques. Col J B Butler, once a San Antonio Express writer, now owns Crosbyton Review and remains one of Texas's ablest wordsmiths. If Congress shows backbone, the Mexican problem could fade with Bryan’s pacification plan.
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Blanton
Col. J. B. Butler
San An Express
Crosbyton Review
Col Butler
Texas
Congress
Bryan
Congressman's record questioned amid El Paso ties and drive tragedy
The piece questions Congressman Smith's congressional brilliance and ties to El Paso while noting a fatal San Angelo auto accident involving a prominent young woman. The crash, in which Mr Reed died, serves as a sharp warning to reckless drivers in Alpine as the grieving driver remains prostrated with grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reed
San Angelo
Alpine
Death of Unattended Poor Fellow Found West of Alpine
A very pathetic death is described for a poor man whose remains were discovered ten miles west of Alpine this week. He was unattended penniless and in poor health, illustrating a sad end to a destitute life.
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Texas
Alpine
Marathon social notes reflect visits and moves across West Texas
Residents and visitors from Marathon and nearby towns like Alpine, Sanderson, Clint, and El Paso share routines, ranch duties, and travel. The record lists departures and arrivals, new assignments, visits with relatives, and lodge organizing efforts, highlighting local networks and ongoing place-based activity.
For Sale New Map of Brewster County Advert
For sale a new map of Brewster County showing the Orient Ry and Alpine. Turner's Land Office advert.
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Brewster County
Turner's Land Office
For Rent Frontier Room Near Center in Brewster
For Rent, Murphy and Middlebrook offer a front room for rent in a central business area near Brewster Presidio Bathleff Davis counties. Includes hot and cold water electric light and car connections. Apply at Advt-6-18 Avalanche office for particulars. Advt-6-11, For sore or weak eyes use Dickey's Old Reliable Eye Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickey
Armistead R. Travis dies. Virginia family ties noted
R. Travis Armistead eldest son of Col. Robert Armistead and Mrs. John Trays Armistead died after a paralytic stroke at his Williamsburg home. A prominent lawyer and former commonwealth's attorney, he served in the Confederate army and was a Mason and church warden. Survived by three children and a sister, funeral at Breton Parish with Masonic and Confederate veterans' honors.
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M. Armistead
Robert Travis Armistead
Col
Robert Armistead
John Trays
Williamsburg
Virginia
Armistead
Wiliam and Mary College
Old Dominion Dragoons
Commonwealth
Bruton Parish
Jong Associates
J. Willam and Mary College
Mary Frances Armistead
Jolin Champion
Frank Armistead
John A. Hardy
Alpine
Texas
Virginius P. Holt
Hampton
Breton Parish Church
E. Ruffin Jones
Williamsburg Lodge of Masons
Magruder Ewell Camp
Confederate Vetrans
Holt
John Lamb
Uber
Congress
Rich- Moss Armistead
Portsmouth
Armistead and
Hovey Locals Report Weddings and Local Travel
Hovey locals note the marriage of J A Burnett and Maudie Ricks at Ft. Stockton by Rev. Howell at 3 30 PM last Wednesday. They extend wishes for a long and happy life. Other items include visits by Mrs. Rogers to Roswell NM, Mrs. Means to Alpine, J Cain trips to Ft. Stockton, and a barbecue picnic planned two miles north of Graphs near Hovey with invitations extended to all locals.
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Ft. Stockton
J. A. Burnett
Maudie Ricks
Hovey
Howell
Rogers
Ira Hector
Roswell
New Mexico
Indian Runner Ducks at Mrs Ritchey Alpine Ad
Full grown Indian Runner Ducks offered by Mrs J T Ritchey at address 41 Alpine Texas. Caldwell advertising section references Ad 6 25 4.
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J.T. Ritchey
Alpine
Texas
Rev Bloys to Miss Sunday Church Service Cancelled
In a letter to friends, Reverend W B Bloys states he will not conduct Sunday service as he has left for El Paso for eye surgery. An advertisement promotes the Ford as the best and cheapest car at 595 dollars, urging Murphy and Middlebrook to sell one, and Caldwell sells fuel from the wooden man.
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W. B. Bloys
Bloys
el Paso
Ford
Murphy & Middlebrook
Avalanche announces slate of countywide Democratic primary candidates
The Avalanche publishes a list of candidates for the Democratic primaries in July across county offices including County Attorney J C Brooke County Assessor J W Phelps Sheriff J A Walton County Treasurer and Tax Collector Jim P Wilson Chair of the County Democratic Executive Committee W H Lease County and District Clerk W F McGaughy Commissioner Precincts 1 and 2 H T Fletcher Commissioner Precinct 2 Syl Adams Commissioner Precinct 3 Jas A Manning Commissioner Precinct 14 Mag Harman County Surveyor EURA Phelps Constable Precinct 1 Clyde Buttrill and A M Turney County Judge with nominations subject to primary action.
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J. C. Brooke
J. W. Phelps
J. A. Walton
Avalanche
Jim P. Wilson
Chairman County
Democratic Executive Committee
W. HL. Lease
W. F. McGaughy
Precinct No 1
Demeati
HT. Fletcher
Syl Adams
Precinet No
Eac- Jeet
Jas. A. Manning
Mag Harman
Eura Phelps
A. M. Turney
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Alpine Publishing Company
Ixconronate
J. Yates
Barry
Smith
Zeta Decie
Mes. Simpson
Jane Miller
Sierra Lavca
Fred Ihes
Moquiliae
Adams
San Antonio
Locker
T. Word of
del Ilo
Lee Dixon
Kate Mlakney
Sanderson
Parker
Fabens
Jim Manning
Ir. Nixon
Alpine Puniture Co
James Shippr
Clint
Ueet
Ed Alton
Mond Dry Valley
Ca. Sproul
Hess Ranch
Lon Reed
Lom Taylor
Mon
Juint Bianca
Jordon
Midland
Passot
Thea
Monnay
Shuler Ranch
Chisos Moutains
Jim Witcher
Glass Mountain Ranch
Visting
See Rooney Ranch
Granger
Wil
Shafter
Bine
J. Adams
Miss Morma Adams
Decie Ranch
Houston
Ors
Mr. Airen
Mrs
Vernon McIntyre Natored
Eloi
Lovtte Lemons
Mrs. Lemons
Mr. Folsom
Pratorian Lodge
Mrs Ellis
Tom Rushin
Langtey
Ralph
van Adams
Mrs. Manning
Misa Bessie Kendrick
Albert Wilhelm
Mia
Byron Lee
Allie Davie
Nora Adama
Zatha Deve
J. A. Hardy
R. Armistead
Virginia Everal
Enya
Mr. Graph
Jack Cain
Caldwell
Presbyterian Church
Advt
Legiave Arade
Socrate
WM Sera
Clyde Buttrill
Garland Electric Iron
Garland
Big” Garland
Alpine Hardware Co
Robt
Murphy
Tere
Royal Rochester
Wm. Evans
Jewelery
Warners Redfern
Palm Beach
Panama
Mitchell-Gillett CO
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