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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
4
San Antonio resident Ab Marshall arrives while Capt. Gillett returns from Kansas City. A daughter is born to Mr. and Mrs. Hlenry Lease. Real estate moves as Lota 4 and 6, Block 56 in Alpine change hands for 125 dollars. Revival at Marathon continues with many church additions.
Engineer Cruise finished locating survey from Presidio to Paisano and left town for Kansas City after disbanding his crew. Engineer Wakulewicz continues from Fort Stockton to Alpine with a preliminary survey planned toward Paisano, aiming to start construction if contracts are let.
The Public School Library expands with twenty five volumes in a series titled The Heroes of History covering figures from Columbus to Nelson. Principal Edwards invites all readers to use the library. Admiral Schley and party were greeted at the Pacific Coast Express depot with cheers. A proposed Alpine hotel is seen as vital for growth, to be funded by a stock company. Texas Independence Day marked by a student address and flag display. Baptist Ladies Aid Society meets March 10 at 4 PM at Mrs Murray’s residence.
Notice regarding local special law authorities for Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company in Fort Bend Victoria Wharton Matagorda Bee DeWitt Calhoun and other counties. Approval to sell each railway and to increase bond and stock value tied to railroad property as determined by the Railroad Commission of Texas. C. B. Seger secretary.
Notice states Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company plans to apply to the Twenty eighth Legislature for a local law to purchase and operate multiple railways from Rosenberg to Galveston and nearby lines, and to allow increased mortgage bonds and stock to match the value of acquired properties as determined by the Railroad Commission of Texas. Secretary B Seger signs the notice.
For sale one hundred head of young Hereford bulls spring delivery. For particulars contact J H Crawford Fort Stockton Texas.
Advertises pasture for 150 head of cattle in Marfa with good grass and water. For details contact L. W Durrell in Alpine or M. B. Chastain in Marfa Texas.
Ladies of the Christian Church chartered the Alpine and Belmont Hotels to serve dinner and supper on Monday March 9 1903 with prices for adults and children. R. C. McKinney returned from Terlingua where his company is extracting rich ore. The Study people plan a 50 ton furnace east of the creek to process valuable claims. Rumors say a London agent connected to the Rothschilds negotiates with M and M for mining interests.
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