Vinegar Roon and the Desert Hold Up Tale
An old West yarn recounts the Vinegar Boon holdup man who robs a saloon near Trans Pecos. Tales tie to Dillinger gang arrests in Arizona, sightings around Balmochea and Phantom Lake, and locals recalling suspects likenesses. An El Capitan hotel sign near Van Horn now guides travelers on the Border Way as El Paso to San Antonio improvements promise more summer tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonia
Tucson
Arisona
Madora Valley
Balmochea
Phantom Lake
Charlie Splitfarter
Ie Place
Folk Hinson
Arizona
Beck
Polk
Holland Coffee
Eiiner
Capitan Hotel
van Horn
U. 8
Jurors Dismissed In District Court at Term End
Jurors in district court were excused for the term as most cases were disposed or continued Judge Sutton expected to return soon to clear the docket for February The case against R Williams tied to alleged fraud in selling policies to Big Bend residents was continued by agreement A separate exposé by Jack Hawking of the Enter prise alleged Williams produced and sold 114000 pounds of butter over 18 years averaging 125 pounds weekly, a total implying 33 pounds per person if shared among all residents of Poopal Tha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
R. ‘Williams
Big Bend
Agree
Enterprise
Jack Hawking
Enterprice
Willams
Demand for cattle indicated by Alpine sales
Cattle market activity in Alpine shows rising demand and steady prices across classes. Ranchers including Fischer Cattle Co and McIntyre of Alpine report sales to Los Angeles and Sweetwater buyers. shipments to California for feed and restocking. a hoped rain spell could preserve pastures.
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H. 1. Fletcher
W. P
W. J. McIntyre
W.J.W. McIntyre
Alpine
Utr
W. A. Mitchell
Marfa
W. V. Metn
Tyre
W. A. Daugherty
Gage Estate
William Connally
Los Angeles
California
Brothera
Valentine
Acca Saeaies
Dick Arnold
Marathon
Wells McIntyre
Johnny Collins
Fort Stockton
Jor Hlee Pischer
Gage
Coach Roberts
el Paso
Pyle Cattle Company
Lobo
Inas
W. D. Measday
A. Jackson
Better Price For Cattle Predicted
PORT DAVIS February 28. Joe Espy has returned home after a month in Brawley California with Lapa cattle. Prices for fat beef cattle are improving with strong demand in California alfalfa and grass pastures. Espy notes shipments of three hundred head of steers sold at net profit and says cattle money is being made. Cattlemen in the Imperial Valley brighten at prospects for a better market this year.
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Port Davis
Joe Apy
Brawley
California
Mr. Ry
Espy
Ateases
Pie Devil's River Bridge Completed
Del Rio February 22 The Mage Der never bridge spanning the river 12 miles northwest of town nears completion after weeks of work. Hodges reports a tentative opening date and notes weather delays. The seven concrete piers two abutments two I beam approaches and six steel spans form a 24 foot roadway with the bridge rising 1110 feet above the river. Highway maintenance crews have topped about three miles of approach roads on both river banks. A dedicatory service may be held later in spring once traffic opens, per Sam H Walk of the Chamber of Commerce.
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del Rio
Wil Se
Hodes
Hodges
Orioldian
Dery Rver
Bath
Eritea
Highway Department
Devil's River Hill
Evans Creek
Sam H. Walk
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Presidious Wins Visit In The Basketball Title Chisos Mts
Park men report enthusiasm over Chisos site as a potential state park. Col Whiteaker and Capt Bone praise the area after touring the Rio Grande Chisos mountains. Board may decide in 10 to 14 days on development with plans for up to three hundred workers for a year.
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Presidious
Chisos Mts
Rio Grande
Chisos Mountains
Brewster County
R. 0. Whiteaker
N. G. Bone
Texan State Parks Board
Alpine
United States
Col. Whiteaker
Rotary Club
Park Board
Chisos
Whiteaker
West Texas Historical and Scientific Society Meeting Highlighted
The ninth annual meeting of the West Texas Historical and Scientific Society at Sul Ross College featured Miss Lutie Britt directing Pioneer Club program and an afternoon business session with director reports. Capt J M Ginett and H W Morelock reelected to the board. Dr D B Casey spoke on Trans Pecos history. Yaqui Indians life described by Captain Ivan Williams. music and tea by Pioneer Club.
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Pioneer Club
Sul Ross College
West Texas Historical and Scientific Society
Lutie Britt
Society
Pioneer ‘Lab
J. 3
Ginett
Marta
Texas Ranger
H. W. Morelock
W. B. Hancock
Alpine
H. T. Fletcher
Anna D. Linn
Sul Ross
Harold Thomas
Lloyd Rembert
College
Dufford B. Casey
Trans-Pecos
Frank Ing
Ivan Williams
Cemetery Association Elects Officers at Alpine Meeting
Unusually strong turnout at Alpine Cemetery association meeting at the Christian church last Monday focused on electing officers for the year. Mrs Cas Edwards was chosen president replacing Mrs Howard Hamilton. Ella Chastain named vice president. Hamilton serves as secretary treasurer. W B Birdsong was selected caretaker. The group aims to revive interest and raise funds to care for neglected grounds, urging members to join or donate to officers.
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Alpine Cemetery Association
The
Christian Church
Cas Edwards
Howard Hamilton
Ella Chastain
W. B. Birdsong
Association
Readers Respond to Subscriptions Payment Requests
Readers mailed prompt responses to subscription notices, with Alpine residents Mrs. J. M. Peters and W. G. Teste among those noted. James Cotter and J. Gams from San Francisco are listed, along with Alpine locals, as acknowledgments of payment or intended continuation of service.
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J. M. Peters
James Cotter
J. Gams
San Francisco
New
W. G. Teste
Alpine
Project at Davis To Be Completed
Fort Davis reports a new phase in the Keems Canyon state park project with Monday visits by State officials Ro Whiteaker A H Dunlap and Captain Norfleet G Bone overseeing plans for the Indian Village hotel de luxe and dam across Limpia Creek Builders Lewis and Smith will manage construction and materials promised to arrive. Dam foundations and rock bed checks proceed with funding and future work periods anticipated.
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Fort Davis
Keemy Canyon
Dunlop
Keesey Canyon
Limpia
National Park
Sammy
Jenentic
CCC
J. W. Merrill
City Election Set for April 3rd
The city election is set for April 3 with a mayor and two commissioners to be elected. Former mayor Q W Baines has not yet decided on candidacy. T R Moody is the only announced candidate. L B Starns and P P McGaughy indicate they will run again. John Young appointed residing Judge of the election with John Gillett M L Hopson and A B Bandifer serving on the clr.
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Aote
Q. W. Baines
Baines
T. R. Moody
L. B. Starns
P. P. McGaughy
John Young
John Gillett
M. L. Hopson
A. B. Bandifer
Clr
Prisoner Ray Baker Escapes Hospital Then Captured
Ray Baker alias Roy Turner, an Arkansas penitentiary escapee, loosened a bed lock at Dr Wright hospital and slipped away with his sister in law. Chief Justice A B Justice stopped them near Anja Wilson residence and returned them to county authorities. Baker, serving a seven year term for burglary and larceny, had been shot twice by deputies during the escape pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wright Hospital
Ray Baker
Roy Turner
Arkansas Penitentiary
Mra Miller
Justice
Noring
Anja Wilson
Forth Eleventh Street
Baker
Justice Fine
Laker
Eagar Dawson
Wright
Joker
Justorth
Cewmbrai
Paker
Justce
Department of Justice
Missouri State
Jefferson City
Alpine
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Iganderson High
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Damlachip Betes
Sun
Onan
Ann Campo
Seul Feign
Roe
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Avan
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Cemetery Assoc’n
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