Convict trio in district court hearings in Alpine
A jury convicted Paul Jones of assault and attempted murder for a November gun duel with a Southern Pacific special agent at a freight car in Alpine, sentencing him to seven years after he was wounded. Patricio Aranda, a young Mexican, received five years for burglary in Alpine. Sam McCullough drew a four year suspended sentence after burglary and store robbery arrests in Marathon, with jail time preceding the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
Jones
Southern Pacific
Brewster
Patricio Aranda
Ello Orona
Alpine
Sam McCullough
Marathon
El Paso Cagers Crown 17th District Champions
El Paso Tigers defeated Fort Davis 40 to 14 at Clint to clinch the 17th District basketball title and earn a state meet berth in Austin. The Davis team struggled on the indoor, electric light court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Tigers
Fort Devis Cagers
Clint
Austin
Davis
el Paso
Oil firms plan Brewster County test wells this month
Big oil operator T S Hogan of Midland will visit Brewster County early next week seeking acreage for drilling as multiple test wells advance. Tests span Alpine to Titley with holes from 125 to 3120 feet in lime formations. Progress varies with several rigs active and others awaiting parts and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nother Big Oil Company
Brewster County
T.S. Hogan
Midland
Hogan
Odessa
Utter City
Brewster Cove
Mid-Kansas
Alpine
Wilcox & Anderson Gage
McIntyre
Hickey
Kimball Ranch
Titley
Jackson & Harmon No. 1
Strobel
J. M. Hickey
Brewster and Pecos Ranches Leased in Three-Year Deal
John Young Land company has closed a contract for a three year grass lease on four ranches in Brewster and Pecos totaling 33,000 acres. Some ranches may be sub leased while others will be stocked, according to Mr. Young, a firm member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young Land Company
Brewster
Mr. Young
Young
Avalanche Honor Roll Subscriptions and Renewals Listed
New subscriptions and renewals since the last list include Mrs R Granberry of Jackson Mississippi and Frank H Manley of Washington DC among many others. The list features residents from Alpine Texas and nearby towns plus individuals from Dallas Fort Worth Denver Lexington and Pittsburgh with varied affiliations and locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
R Granberry
Jackson
Miss
Frank H Manley
Washington
Maratho
Minnie Hofer
Stuttgart
Ark
Pearman
Alpine
JP Myers
Lexington
Wason
Grosse He
Oblerich
Weston
Iowa
Hillabold
Stafford
JH Lambert
Dallas
JL Crawford
Hopson
JB Armstrong
Jenkinton
Johnston
Pittsburgh
Fielder
E Weyerts
Joneer Citizen of Sander Son Passes Away This Week
J C Stansell longtime Sanderson resident and former Southern Pacific agent dies found in bed last Sunday. He had many friends in Alpine area, burial to be in San Antonio, reflecting his status as a well known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joneer
Sander
J.C. Stansell
Sanders
Stansell
Sanderson
Southern Pacific
Alpine
San Antonio
Building activity continues brisk in Alpine area
Building activity remains strong as contracts are awarded for a $7500 modern Eng lish style residence for Mrs. C. Bird and two adjoining 18 by 36 foot store buildings on Sixth Street. Evan J. Wood to supervise the residence with seven rooms and bath and a 90 day completion window. Bean secures the two store buildings at $5000 and Otis Turner will develop the adjoining structure with the same construction style. Bean also to erect a stuccoed frame garage for John Young Jr. on East College Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Eren
Nore
4. C. Bird
Evan J. Wood
Bean
Otis Turner
Sixth Street
Ean
John Young, Jr
East College Avent
Death Takes Alpine Drug Propriety Before Prime
Will Garnett, a young Alpine drug businessman born May 28, 1891, dies of pellagra as his new Palace Pharmacy venture with brother Raymond nears launch. He had recently leased space in the Holland Hotel building for a confectionery and drug store and had lived most of his life in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Will
Mr. Garnett
M. L.turney
Wil
Walter Garnett
Raymond
Palace Pharmacy
New Holland Hotel
Gymnasium Contract Awarded for Sul Ross State campus
San Antonio Construction Company won a contract last week to build a gymnasium on Sul Ross State campus. The $25,000 project aims for a timely completion to ease crowding and provide athletic facilities, with $15,000 in local donations and faculty contributions aiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Construction Company
Grymnasium
Sul Bows State
Suimion
Alpine
Ste Xemynasium
Outlook for Texas Cattle Industry Best in Years
Fort Worth reports the Texas cattle outlook the best in years with normal restocking and no overstock risk. Officials from the Texas Agricultural Commission and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association foresee strong prices, steady demand for breeding stock, and cautious optimism about future supply. Breeder cows restocked across Texas while much cattle fed for future delivery are shipped to Oklahoma for grazing and market preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fort Worth
Jan Chat Ers Ter
E. D. Spiller
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers’ Association
Livestock Exchange
Oklahoma
Vance
Stockyards National Bank
Nandpoint
Plans for Annual C C Reception Are Completed
Plans for the chamber of commerce annual reception near Alpine are completed with 150 banquet tickets sold at the Holland Hotel dining room. Texas will have the largest group, with many attendees from Arkansas and other states. Tickets are sold by native state. program led by Senator Berhaey and includes a prominent bank feature at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Holland
Texas
Arkansas
WB. Jamilton
Chamber of Commerce Secetary
Enator Brp
D. H. Colp
Raton J
Davis
Ham
Colorado Editor Enters the Race For Congressman
Colorado editor announces candidacy for congress and seeks liberal aid for irrigation projects and water rights along Colorado Pecos and Texas rivers. He endorses creation of a national park in the district highlighting Big Bend Davis Mountain and Fredericksburg areas as fits for national park status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Pecos
Texas
National Park
Reid
Big Bend
Davis Mountain
Fredericksburg
Big Bend Victory Marked in Pink Bollworm Skirmish
Cotton growers in the Big Bend El Paso valley and other pink bollworm regions organized a stormy meeting at Sweetwater. A resolu tion urged regulatory measures in infested areas and federal state reimbursement for fumigation seed clearing land and quarantine losses. Wy noted witnesses and officials including Birney of El Paso and A W Noreop of El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
el Paso
Sweetwater
JE. Casner
Brewster County
Birney
Hon
Brewster
Tuture
A. W. Noreop
Cas
Marfa
Politician vows to push for a national park in the region
A candidate pledges to fight for a national park if elected to Congress, stressing the park would protect the local area and serve residents in the district. The remark emphasizes commitment to conservation and regional identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carmona
Seereeenee
Cagers
Mickie
Ken & Cole
Jackson & Harmon
Glass Moun Ins
Mr. Cowden
Brewster and
Pecos Ranches
Grim Reaper
Ilding
Mable
el Paxo
Atry Fort
Many Davis
Fort Argest
Witt
Walter
Evan Hord
del Rio
Garnett
M. H. Gossett
Pink Phelps
Ford Jackson
Jim Wilson
H.wilson
D. B. Pouncey
John Gillett
David Murray
Presbyterian Church
C.C
Pavors
Couaresemen
Bethy
Teria
B. Reid
Joe M
West Inurance Company of
San Angelo
John J. Crow
Graham
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