Ranchers Renew War on Wolves in Eastern County
Ranchers band together after wolves reportedly damage cattle in the eastern part of the county. Marathon men form a committee to secure 900 from commissioners to fund an extermination campaign, to be matched by the State and $1800 raised locally. A trapper will be hired and poison baits may be used under federal supervision, with support from Tri County Agent R. B. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon Men
I. C. Roark
T. M. Shely
W. W. Rackley
Brewster
James A. Burke
Marathon
Federal Department of Agriculture
Tri-County
R. 8. Miller
Prices Then and Now from Powell and Gage Ledger
A fragment from a Pocket memorandum and account book kept by surveyors Powell and Gage in 1881 shows Fort Davis prices. Items include wagon cover 4.50 dollars and 200 pounds of flour 11.80 dollars, with notes on travel to Fort Stockton and Fort Davis and later purchases at Lempert Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell & Gage
Ors
Fort Davis
Spring Creek
Ben Ficklin
Fort Stockton
Stockton
Davis
Lempert Hotel
Stewart
Clark Apartments
Formal Opening of New Holland Held Wednesday
The new Holland hotel in Alpine hosted an open house reception on Wednesday. Mr. Holland received congratulations from visitors nationwide as 150 to 200 couples danced in decorous halls. Guests enjoyed refreshments from Garnett Brothers and Desert Gold products, with El Paso firms represented by G. A. Rounds, S. L. Pierce, and J. B. Blau rand of American Furniture Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Hotel
Alpine
Mr. Holland
West Texas
Garnett Brothers Confectionry
Desert Gold Tce
G. A. Rounds
8. L. Pierce
Desert Gold
el Paso
Ax Representa
J. B. Blaurand
American Furniture Company of
Three New Business Buildings Under Way on Holland Avenue
Alpine contractors report several projects in progress on Holland Avenue totaling about 11100 with two 12 by 82 foot office spaces and a 20 by 60 foot store room in a new reinforced concrete and hollow tile building by Senator Benjamin F. Berkeley. The structure east of Mojave Theatre is to cost around 8500 and occupy within 60 days. Odell Brothers handle the work. Berkeley is an Alpine booster and owner of the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Toter
Holland Avenue
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Mojave
Berkeley
Odell Brothers
Mlso
Fifth Street
Stack
Evan J. Wood
JH. Hamilton
North Eighth Street
Hamilton
Board of Control to Visit Sul Ross College in Alpine
Board members HH Harrington and W 7 Gon will arrive in Alpine Saturday morning March 17 for a one day inspection of Sul Ross. They will visit the library education building dormitories and other needs before making recommendations for the next biennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Harrington
Conrol
Alpine
J. W
Morelock
Waltha Inother
West Towadey
H. Benedict
Texts Universty
Board of Control
Sul Ross
Mbrary
College Narely
Weis
Marrington
Sul Ivan Rees
Texas
Sul Ross Sollege
El Maida Drum Corps to visit Alpine this Saturday
The Shriner drum corps representing El Maida Temple El Paso is expected to arrive in Alpine tomorrow around 3 pm and stay overnight. The group tours West Texas towns to boost interest in the spring ceremonial in El Paso beginning April 17, with a parade likely Saturday afternoon per C W Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Maida
Alpine
Shriner
el Maida Temple
el Paso
C. W. Barnes
Corpe
West Texas
Viiting Lodge
Hi Paso
Seek More Members for Alpine Golf Club
Mr. A A Murray spearheads Alpine Golf Club effort after greens reconditioning. He reports many new players yet some do not pay upkeep or rent. Members urged to pay dues. those who play must contribute. Warns against tearing greens. invites all Alpine golfers to join now for summer events and tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Murray
Alpine
Murray
Mr. Murray
Shirley
Gas shows at multiple wells near Alpine report
A report from Wilcox and Anderson 1 well near Mary Alpine notes gas showing at 2004 feet while deeper drilling progresses to 2040 feet. Other operations include Aimbail ranch at Titley station, Orient rig at 1585 feet, Mid-Kansan well on O2 ranch at 1485 feet, and Jackson & Harmon ranch near Alpine awaiting location move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox & Anderson
Mary Alpine
Anderson
Esterday
Alpine
J. M. Hickey
Hickey
Aimbail Ranch
Titley Station
Orient
Cowton & Cole
Jackson & Harmon
Glass Mountains
Skinner Ranch
J. Howard Stanley Int
Gcasf Ry. Co
William ©. Marshall
Fort Worth
King ‘Terry
Camilla Henderson
Marshall
Geological Party Plans Big Bend Visit
Members of the West Texas Geological Society will tour Big Bend country on the 24th and 25th of this month. They will travel by automobile, likely camping, visiting southern Brewster County from Marathon to Terlingua and exploring river canyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
West Texas Geological Society
Brewster County
Marathon
Alpine
Glass Mountains
Orient to Border By July 1st Predictions by Churchill
L. Churchill former chief engineer for the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient railway says the line from Chihuahua City to Presidio will be finished by July 1. The project trails original schedule by about six months. The Churchills have moved to Alpine where he serves as consulting engineer for the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Churchill
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Company
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Presidio
Riorande
Churchill
Alpine
The
Orient
Texas University Head to Address W T H S Meet
Dr Benedict of the University of Texas will be the principal speaker at the West Texas Historical and Scientific Society meeting held at Sul Ross Teachers College auditorium next Tuesday afternoon. Fletcher of Marfa chairs the event with reports from research officers and a plans for Society Development round table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HY Homediet
Univrsity of Texas
Pr Dal
West Texas Historical and Science Society
Sul Row Star Teachers College
Fon
RM. Walthall
Board of
Conrol
Benedict
Fletcher of
Marfa
Sul Ross
Irma Lee Batey
Fletcher
Seneuict
Coll Deaggsderseywe-Bes Toe Gwent
Sul Ross College
Ty of Texas
Ex-Students Club
West Teyss Historical and Scientific Society
Sul Rose
Ross Auditor
Dr. Benediet
Old Fort Davis
Old Fort Davis, 5 To 7 Pm. Universe
West Texas
County banks report over a million dollars in deposits
Officials announce deposits totaling about 1 082 877 86 across Alpine and Marathon institutions. State National Alpine holds 472 458 90, First National Alpine 469 967 13, Marathon State Bank 140 451 83, reflecting strong county economy and solid bank management. The latest figures come from January statements and show substantial year over year depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon State Bank
State National
Alpine
First National
Peter County
Prisoners attempt escape during Huntsville to Alpine transfer
During a prisoner transport from Huntsville the car carrying inmates encountered a break for freedom. Patrolman Cloud and Assistant Tod halted the uprising as Mrs Tod aided, restraining the attackers until help arrived. One leader, Patricio Aranda, was wounded. Cloud says he never carries a loaded weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloud
Patricio Aranda
Coun
Aran
Novelty Store to Open Tomorrow on Sixth Street
The Alpine Institution announces a new novelty store opening tomorrow in the Turner building on Sixth Street. The store will feature 17 departments and about 1100 staple and novelty items year round, plus holiday goods during the season. Ernest McKinney of Texin chain stores has arrived from Midland to help establish the shop, with circulars sent to nearby towns inviting a large opening crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Building
Sixth Street
C. G. Morrison
Alpine Institution
Ernest McKinney
Texin
Midland
T 4
Morf
Stor
Santone Shins Attending Officers Training Course
Cor.sonn verxins tert sunday for an Antonio where he is undergoing two weeks military training. Perkins 4ieutenant-colonel, coast artil lery, In the Reserve Corps. He ex pected to be away about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonn
An Antonio
Perkins
Coast Artillery
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New Holland
R. F. Davis
Methodist Church
Deming
New Mexico
SUL Ross ‘ ‘College
Shriners
I ‘West
Baines
Alpine Golf Club
Gage
Orient To
Texas University Head
W.T.H.S
ANK
Valentine
Hunts File
Tod
Santone
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