Fort Stockton Rail Plan Promises Growth and Water Supply
Fort Stockton is praised in an extract from the K. C. Mex. Orient railroad letter for connecting El Oro line grading to Mertzon and securing 1300 acres for station and terminal uses plus a $100000 donation. The piece highlights abundant springs and projected town development with orchards, alfalfa, and new industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Mex. & Orient Railroad
Bk Dickinson
Fort Stockton
el Oro
San Angelo
Mertzon
Magnificent Springs
Texas
Ft. Stockton
Rail line push reaches Grand Falls with March plan
Local boosters report talks of a Monahans to Fort Stockton railroad passing through Grand Falls. Sargent and T and P men seek bonus funds, with Fort Stockton and Grand Falls committees to canvass supporters and report by March 10. Pyote may offer stronger aid. communities in Ward and Pecos counties urged to back the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Falls
Santa Fe
San Angelo
Pecos
W. L. Sargent
Monahans
Fort Stockton
Sargent
Commercial Club
W. C. Jackson
W. T. Jones
Dawson
Pioneer
Mr. Chancelor
W. Bk. Baker
Dunlap
S. H. Parker
Knights of Pythias Lodge Planned for Alpine
Frank Startz and G W Martin organize a K P Lodge in Alpine awaiting about fifteen local applicants for knighthood. The lodge will use the new Masonic Hall addition as meeting space with visiting Knights of Pythias from El Paso expected to confer degrees. Alpine Furniture Co announces new stock and competitive pricing as area stores prepare to meet rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Frank Startz
G. W. Martin
K. of P
Alpine
Masonic Hall
Marfa
Marathon
Knights of Pythias
el Paso
San Antonio
Alpine Furniture Co
A. J. Williams
Pecos Valley Southern Railway Adopts Constitution and Chooses Directors
In Pecos Reeves County Texas stockholders and incorporators of the Pecos Valley Southern Railway Company adopt a constitution and by laws. Directors elect M L Swinehart president and J G Love secretary. New board members include W L Carwile Epps K Fields L W Anderson James F Ross and J B Gibson. Track work underway with grading starting March 1 and rail and ties en route for eight miles of rails. completion promised to Balmoreah by June 1 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Reeves County
Texas
Pecos Valley Southern Railway Company
M. L. Swinehart
J. G. Love
Messrs
W.L. Carwile
Dallas
J. B. Gibson
Jas. I. Ross
L. W. Anderson
Carwile
Balmorhea
Toyah Valley
Mrs Haile Injured in Horse Accident at Home
Dr. Middlebrook received a phone message that Mrs. J. W. Haile had been seriously injured after being thrown from a horse at her home about 50 miles south of Alpine. The doctor drove an auto to attend her.
West Texas Canned Goods Firm Promotes Quality and Prices
West Texas firm Mrrcnert Werern and Co promotes canned goods with emphasis on right prices and quality. The message invites phone orders for delivery or pickup. The ad highlights Casino Telmo Charm as part of its offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Casino
Telmo
Charm
Mrrcnert, Werern & Co
Will Irrigate Thousands of Acres
Judge W. Van Sickle who accompanied Ex-Senator Burton to Fort Stockton returned Saturday with Mr. Histed and Dr. Brockett of Kansas City representing the Fort Stockton Irrigated Lands Company. They control 60,000 acres at Fort Stockton, 20,000 to 30,000 acres suitable for irrigation, to be sold in 30 acre tracts at 85 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. van Sickle
Burton
Kansas
Fort Stockton
Histed
Brockett
Kansas City
Bargain Five Room Frame House Near New School
A bargain five room frame house with a deep water well and six lots two blocks west of the new schoolhouse. Price two thousand dollars. A McCallum, agent.
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New School House
A. McCallum
Agt
Piano Rentals Open at Rixon Piano Store
Rixon Piano Store offers pianos for rent starting March 10. The service provides affordable options for individuals and studios seeking instrument access without ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rixon Piano Store
Kokernot and Cochran wed by Methodist minister
Mr Glenn Kokernot and Miss Ida Cochran were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage by Rev S E Allison on Sunday afternoon. The groom is a ranch manager for Kokernot & Kokernot and son of Jno W Kokernot of San Antonio. The bride has long served with the Independent Telephone Exchange and is popular. Also note W E Caldwell selling yellow corn at 1.70 per 100 pounds while stock lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Kokernot
Ida Cochran
Methodist
S. E. Allison
Avalanche
Kokernot
Kokernot & Kokernot
Jno
W. Kokernot
San Antonio
Independent Telephone Exchange
W. E. Caldwell
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Bk Tex
Bpttor
N & Railroad
Ture
Bratches
Davis Mountains
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
United States
Utah
Grand Valley
Colorado
California
I Grand Junction
Weather Service
Grand Junction
Railroad Meeting
Knights of Pythias Lodge
W. By Caldwell
Nevil McUonnell
Pecos Valley Southern Line
Mrs. Haile
WL Styles
Aida
Dean Meg. CO
the Avalanche
New York
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