Brewster County Minerals Add to Chamber Collection
The Chamber of Commerce adds Brewster County minerals to its collection with help from senior members and Juniors. Mr A A Murray shows coal samples ten miles north of Terlingua, and Judge A M Turney submits two large samples from the Mountain of Potash. Junior Wesley May offers a quartz rock with glass-making potential. other contributors include Paul Martin Harold Moyer Herman Dodd and Clyde Surrite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Brewster County
A. A. Murray
Terlingua
A. M. Turney
Wesley May
Paul Martin
Harold Moyer
Herman Dodd
Clyde Surrite
Anja Wilson Declares Sheriff and Tax Collector Candidacy
W A Anja Wilson announces his run for Brewster County Sheriff and Tax Collector subject to the Democratic primary in July He emphasizes his local roots and peace officer lineage noting his grandfather Captain D A T Walton was a longtime Brewster and Bee County sheriff He seeks the public's support and influence for his bid
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W. A
Anja) Wilson
Brewster County
Anja
D. A. T. Walton
Bee County
Texas
Irons
Walton
Jeff Davis County to Have Oil Test
Drilling at Claude Byler’s well in Western Presidio county paused for several days due to a fishing job. Tools are en route and drilling may resume soon. Rumors speak of Oklahoma oil interests buying acreage near Byler’s well and starting early summer on a second well near the old gas field, signaling broader development across San Carlos anticline into Jeff Davis and Presidio counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Byler
Presidio County
Oklahoma
Jeff Davis County
Fort Davis Post
Laundry Route Reminder for El Paso Wednesdays
A weekly laundry pickup is sent to El Paso every Wednesday. Contact Richard Hargus at College Tailor Shop by phone 17 for details and service.
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el Paso
College Tailor Shop
Richard Hargus
Railway Net Development in Texas 1870s 1890s
Walter Splawn outlines how Texas financed railway expansion from 1870 to 1890. City and county bonds financed many lines such as Houston & Great Northern, Texas & Pacific, and Santa Fe. Municipal credit limits later restrained bond use.
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Texas
Tyler
Houston & Great Northern
Sherman
Texas & Pacific
Dallas
Waxahachie
Houston & Texas Central
Smith County
Galveston County
Santa Fe
Berkeley Seen as Likely Unopposed Texas Senate Candidate
Dr Benjamin F Berkeley of Alpine, longtime local leader in banking cattle and agriculture, is urged to run for the 29th district seat after Dudley’s resignation. He has chaired Alpine’s city improvements, led Sul Ross College support, and is favored for the state senate without opposition.
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Benj. F. Berkeley O
Alpine
Texas Senate
R. M. Dudley
el Paso
Berkeley
Alpine State National Bank
Border Cattle Company
Texas Bankers Association
Texas Dry Farming Congress
National Democratic Committee
New Mexico
Woodrow Wilson
del Rio
Sul Ross State Teachers College
West Texas
Texas
Senate
Injured Negro Rescued From Train En Route to Seguin
A man identifying as I. C. Pitts, a Black traveler, was found Friday afternoon on No. 101 with a bruised left arm and right ankle after claiming he fell from a moving train. He was treated by Dr. M. L. Turney, later moved to Alpine and then to the El Paso railroad hospital. he gave unclear details of the incident and mentioned a suitcase or grin sent to Seguin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Pitts
Seguin
Texas
M. L. Turney
Pitts
Maxon
Alpine
el Paso
Tree Planting Ceremony Honors Brewster War Victims
A memorial tree planting will honor Brewster County Boys who died in the war. The event is at Tourist Park on Friday evening March 14 at 5 30 under the Study Club. Everyone is invited and urged to attend.
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Brewster County
Study Club
Cattle Raisers Meet Heads To Houston For Convention
More than 5,000 visitors are expected in Houston for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers association annual convention March 17 to 20. Activities include a Rice Hotel banquet, a ship canal excursion to Sylvan Beach, seafood dinner and a grand ball, with sessions at the city auditorium and events for both men and women.
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Houston
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers’ Association
Rice Hotel
City
Cyrus B. Lucas
FE. P. West
Chamber of Commerce
Holcombe
Chester H. Bryan
C. S. FE. Holland
Lucas
Circle of Glee Club
Main Street
Ship Canal
Sylvan Beach
Galveston Bay
The
Cattle Association
Houston County Club
City Auditorium
Fort Worth
Hancock Enters Race for County Judge
W B Hancock longtime Brewster County resident and former druggist announces in The Avalanche his candidacy for County Judge. He built Alpine’s first brick business building a former post office and served as assistant postmaster and postmaster under Cleveland and Harrison administrations. He pledges a business administration of county affairs.
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W. B. Hancock
Brewster County
Hancock
Alpine
Cleveland
Harrison
For Sale Turkey Eggs for Hatching by Mrs Brown
Classified item listing offering turkey eggs for hatching from Mrs C A Brown. Includes price 10-6-2 cents and mentions typewriter ribbons inks carbon paper and fancy stationery available at Palace Pharmacy priced around $2.00.
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C. A. Brown
Palace Pharmacy
Also Mentioned on This Page
State National Bank
Alpine, Texas
Benj. F. Berkeley, Pres
Geo. C. Miller
H. W. Ferguson
G. B. Crawford, Asst
Alpine Mercantile Co
W. Martin
J. J. Darsey
South Front
Sul Ross
College
Otis Turner
al Aquin
Lowe Brothers
Alpine Lumber Co
W. B. Hamilton
Anja Wilson
Jeff Davis
Walter Splawn
Railroad Commissioner of
DR. Berkeley
First National Bank
A.line, Texas
C A. Brown
H. J. Kokernot
W. BR. Hancock
W. Baines II
HL. Hord
Aset. Cashier
Alpine Light & Ice Company
J. D. Hix
Alpine Hardware Company
W.A. Oatman
Wm. A. Buchanan
Clude
Hecks
Mitchell Gillett Co
Headquarters
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