Local notes from Alpine and vicinity bustling with moves
Frank Woodward takes charge of the Roy Bell barber shop while W R Aice moves to Marfa to join John Howell's barber shop and invest in G C Robinson Co timber business. Alpine Furniture Co announces new stock and trade in. Panthers shot near Lee Compton's home. Depot and ranch updates, revival reports, sales and services across Alpine community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
Roy Bell
W. R. Aice
Marfa
Mr. Deal
John Howell
G. C. Robinson & Co
Mr. Everett
Frank
White voters form county non political party meeting
A Saturday gathering at the skating rink organized a "white man's party" with G W Glasgow elected president and W A Daugherty secretary to unite white voters. A mass meeting is set for April to nominate county and precinct officers, with a campaign committee empowered to appoint precinct leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Glasgow
W. A. Daugherty
L. N. Halbert
J. M. Wattenbarger
W. S. Dunbar
W. W. Collins
J. W. van Pelt
W. O. Smith
Geo. W. Glasgow
Automobile and Bicycle Collision in Alpine
Dr Hardy driving south near Mitchell Worth Co store collided with Raymond Garnett on a bicycle when a burro blocked the path. The car nearly stopped but Raymond was saved from serious injury by the two men catching him. Raymond suffered only bruises to legs and face. Mrs Garnett and bystanders say the accident could not have been avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Dr. Hardy
Raymond
Walter Garnett
Carver
Mitchell, Worth & Co
Eagle Pass Meeting Report by Dr. Berkeley
Dr. Benjamin F. Berkeley says the Secretaries and Newspaper Men's Convention in Eagle Pass was a success. He notes the welcome given to visitors and sees potential regional benefits. Jesse McKee of the Times led the winning fight for his hometown. next gathering will be in Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Eagle Pass
Sanderson
Jesse McKee
Times
Poultry Farm Prosperity Noted at Local Hatchery
Fred W. Measday runs what is likely the largest poultry operation in the area. He manages about one thousand chickens with two incubators yielding 125 to 140 chicks every ten days. He credits the climate for low disease and shows resilience despite early startup hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Measday
Mr. Measday
Reminder of Stolen Breast Drill From Shop
A note from Draw Manufacturine Co. warns a gentleman who recently took a Breast Drill from a shop to return it at once. The reminder also promotes Alpine Hotel beds and fresh vegetables from the fountain, and mentions Grocer number 37 Miles delivering The Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Draw Manufacturine Co
Brewster County OfficialsNominations Ahead of Primaries
The Avalanche announces D. D. York as candidate for County Treasurer Brewster County and J. C. Brooke for County Attorney reelection, both subject to Democratic Primaries in July. It also nominates Flora L. Daugherty and W. H. Lease for District and County Clerk, subject to the same primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
D. D. York
Brewster County
J. C. Brooke
Flora L. Daugherty
W. H. Lease
Big Things for Presidio
The Land Commissioner has received an application from the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway to purchase 240 acres of Presidio county school land near Presidio Creek on the Rio Grande. The filing includes a map showing planned terminals stock yards roundhouses and extensive developments as the Orient prepares to cross into Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tex
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway
Presidio County
Presidio Creek
Rio Grande River
Orient
Mexico
Meeting of Cattle Raisers' Association Executive Committee
The Cattle Raisers' Association of Texas will hold its Executive Committee meeting on March 12, 1910 at 10 o clock in the Association Rooms at the First National Bank Building corner Seventh and Houston Streets. The meeting precedes the March 15 annual convention to review the year’s work and prepare the executive report for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattle Raisers’ Association
J. D. Jackson
Ft Worth
Tex
Alpine
Texas
Cattle Raisers’ Association — of Texas
Association
First National Bank
Seventh
Houston Streets
H. FE. Crowney
Rules for Measuring Land Acreage
A historical explanation describes methods to compute land area. It details formulas for rectangles, right triangles, three-sided figures, trapezoids, and general straight edged plots. Each method uses dividing by 160 to convert square rods to acres and includes guidance for splitting complex shapes into parts.
New Boarding House Offers Round‑the‑Clock Eats
A new boarding house near the Auto Shop serves meals from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily specials include Mexican suppers every Wednesday and Saturday night, and oysters and fish every Tuesday and Friday. Phone 169 for orders day or night.
Alpine Nurseryman Invites County Patronage For Plants
J. S. Barnhart of Alpine Texas promotes a full line of fruits berries shades and ornamentals. He claims top varieties fit for West Texas and offers guidance and catalogs. He states permanent nursery location in Alpine and invites patrons to request catalogs or arrange a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Alpine
J. S. Barnhart
Texas
Alpine Texas election ordered for April 1910
An election is ordered for the First Tuesday in April 1910 at the Alpine Court House Texas for Mayor five Aldermen a City Marshal and City Attorney to serve until successors elected J W Ferguson is appointed presiding judge with power to appoint assistants and the Mayor must publish notice of the election S A Starr Mayor City of Alpine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Court House
Alpine
Texas
J. W. Ferguson
S. A. Starr
City of
Quick Settlement In W O W Insurance Claim
Mrs. Rena Pulliam received a draft for 3000 dollars this week as full settlement of the life insurance carried by Mr. Pulliam in the W O W. The claim was allowed in three days after proof of death was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Pulliam
Bottles Return Requested by City Dairy
Public notice requests all parties with bottles belonging to the City Dairy to return them at once. Date appears as 2 27.
Piano tuning and repair by H. T. Cuthy
Notice offering piano tuning regulation and repair with prompt attention. Contact H. T. Cuthy at the given phone number for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Cuthy
Local Dairy and Goods Advertise Prices and Competition
For fresh milk cream and butter call No 89 City Dairy. They claim readiness to meet competition from San Antonio El Paso or any town. Alpine Furniture Co advertised as A J Williams proprietor. Cotton seed meal and cakes stocked at W F Caldwell store, phone 109, described as the cheapest in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Furniture Co
A. J. Williams
Alpine Furniture Co’s
City Dairy
San Antonio
el Paso
W. EF. Caldwell
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. L. Crawford
John Young
Parton
John Young Land Co
Thos. Dean
The
Dean Manufacturing Co
Dean
Pyote
Pecos
Bev Greenwood
Lee Compton
J. P. Laird
F. W. Axtell Co
Mr. Laird
Orient Land and Abstract Co
T. J. Miller
W. A. Weakley
A. B. Weakley
Trent
McCullough
Earl Chastain
Marathon
E. Churchill
Davis Road
Messrs. Funk and
Atchison
Chastain House
J. P. Johnson
S. E. Milson
M.ef
van Horn
Moore
Rear State Bank
Mrs
L. L. Lyles
Mr. Lyles
A. Esser
Parker
China
Methodist Church
Alpine Studio
John W. Kokernot
Cline
Northwest Corner School
W. E. Caldwell
Cross
Christian Church
Messrs
Arthur and
Crawford Mitchell
Alpine Monday
Andrew S. Carver
Turney Hall
Jena Fletcher
Henry
A. M. Weaver
Hamilton County
G. C. Smith
Alamito
Brewster
Dewees Lumber Co
Alpine Furniture Company
W. L. Coneman
J. D. Wilson
Comanche, Oklahoma
J. J. Allen
Sanderson School
Dr. Locke
Fort Davis
G. W. Page
National Educational Association
Indianapolis
Indiana
Dave Dupree
Oakfield
J. H. Lockarp
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Caldwell
Don Higgins
E. F. Higgins
Racine
W. M. Bass
Mike West
Measday & Co
Margie Phelps
Carrizozo, N. M
W.W. Collins
Alpe
M. T. Chastain
W. H. Nixon
Alpine Steam Laundry
J. A. Stroud
Parkerson
H. A. King
Rev. Carver
J. M. Roye
Dr. Rice
J. M. Parker
C. W. Livingston
Nevil McDonnell
van Houten
R. H. Crawford
J. C. Bird
Boquillas
Alpine Hotel
DIST
ASD County
Presidio
Meeting of Cattle Raisers’ Association
E. B. Chandler
E. Crockett St
Alpine Bakery
J. B. Starr
ProOpriet
Hamilton & Anderson
P. G. Cross
Elder Cross
Austin Nursery
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