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Alpine Notables: Judge Slight and Local History Icons
This reminiscence recalls Judge Slight of Alpine, his rebuilding after fires, ranching years, terms as Brewster County judge, and deep community service from 1897 to 1953. It notes his Masonic leadership, church activity, and family legacy, followed by brief regional place-name notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Palace Pharmacy
Alpine Drug Store
J.C. Penney
Shirley Scales
R. S. Carnes
Brewster County
Lincoln County
N. M
Alpine
Felix McGaugay
Slight
Taft
Alpine Independent District
Central School
Blue Lodge
Alpine Lodge
Alpne Commandery
Knights Templar
Lottie Williams
Gladys
D. M Bennett
Bernal
San Antonio
Mary Sanford
W. M. Sanford
Trans-Pecos Abstract Co
M. L. Hopson
Ralph
el Paso Times
Bob Slight
Judge Slight