Registrants at Chambers Hotel This Week
The weekly list of guests registering at the Chambers Hotel includes J. W. Putnam Riley Gourley Alpine George McSpadden Verge Fuller Alpine 8 V Cox Austin W. G Burress Austin Jessie Lee Moore Lincoln Nebr A E Ligon Alpine W M Baines San Antonio La Grande Merriman Pecos Pred Higgins Mr and Mrs W W Crawford and children Mrs Clay Roberts Miss Ina White W P Kellogg Mr and Mrs L W Mageur 1 Paso J C Wilb Alice W F Blesse Dev ill FE Malone Hollywood Cal C A Ubber Hollywood Cal Wran Gatewood Jack Carter P K Clawson Kansas City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers Hotel
J. W. Putnam
Riley Gourley
Alpine
George McSpadden
Verge Fuller
8. V. Cox
Austin
W. G Burress
Jessie Lee Moore
Lincoln
Nebr
A. E. Ligon
W. M. Baines
San Antonio
la Grande Merriman
Pecos
Pred Higgins
W. W. Crawford
Clay Roberts
Ina White
W. P. Kellogg
L. W. Mageur
Paso
J C Wilb
Alice
W. F. Blesse
Deeville
J. Malone
Hollywood
Cal
C. A. Ubber
Wran
Gatewood
Jack Carter
P. K. Clawson
Kansas City
Chautauqua Association Organized in Marathon
Mrs. Jessie Lee Moore organized the Cadmen Chautauqua in Marathon and called a businessmen meeting at the High School Auditorium. Officers elected include Fred Clark president O M Shaw secretary treasurer John Marshall advertising manager and Mrs R W Arnold ticket manager. The Cadmes Chautauqua will be in the city April 18 20 21 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Lee Moore
Cadmen Chautaqua
Fred Clark
O. M. Shaw
R. W. Arnold
Cadmes Chautauqua
Our City
Marathon Study Club Sees Members Elect Delegates
The Marathon Study Club held its regular meeting at the High School under Mrs. W. P. Brown. Three delegates Mesdames Ritchey Wor thington and Buttrell were chosen for the district meeting May 1 at Fort Stockton Mia HLL. Stuckey was chosen for the Sixth District meeting at Alpine April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
W. P. Brown
Mesdames Ritchey
Worthington
Buttrell
Fort Stockton
Mia
Hll
Stuckey
Alpine
Geography class outing to Iron Mountains rocks study
The physical geography class at the high school enjoyed an outing to the Iron Mountains last Thursday afternoon. They spent several hours examining rock formations under chaperones W. P. Brown and Mesdames Stuckey Dennis and Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Mountains
W. P. Brown
Mesdames Stuckey
Dennis and
Crawford
P T A Presents Pantomime in Songs at High School
The Parent-Teacher Association will present a pantomime in songs Friday evening in the High School Auditorium. Home made candy, punch and cake will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Week End House Party Hosted at Miss Roberts Ranch
Miss Mary Roberts hosted a week end house party at her ranch fifteen miles south of town. Guests included Miss Ruth Todd Miss Jessie Todd Glen Crawford and Willie Mae French enjoying hospitality and the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Roberts
Ruth
Jessie Todd
Glen Crawford
Willie Mae French
Alpine Visitors and Local Moves Highlight Journal
Local notes show Mr. Tom Page visiting Alpine on Wednesday and numerous visitors stopping in from San Antonio Marfa and beyond. Residents such as Mrs. Fd Decie and Mrs. Zeta Hicks motored in, while others like Mr. Pred Clark and daughter Miss Flo conducted business trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shaw
Marathon Theatre
Alpine
Pred Clark
Miss Flo
Fd Decie
Zeta Hicks
Avalanche Office Sees Wide Range of Paper Goods
The Avalanche office lists envelopes writing paper noteheads billheads statements and other paper items available for use or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Wife of Langtry victim sues Southern Pacific
Maria Casillo de Flores, widow of Luis Flores killed in the Langtry quarry explosion on February 24, files in district court for $10,000 damages. Flores, 37, was tampering with shots when the blast occurred. she is mother of six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Casillo de Flores
Luis Flores
37Th District Court
Flores
Land Transfers Week Ending March 12
Land transfers listed show multiple oil and gas leases on sections 140 and nearby townships. Transactions include Thompson to Carr leases on 60 acres, and additional warranty deeds and assignments involving Hancock, Fulcher, Clayton, Hamby, and Elder families with varied acres and consideration amounts. Dates center March 1925 with filings March 7 to March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kexhen CC. Thompson
Grace FE. Carr
Oi & Gas
Bik
T. Ry. King
Keabes C. Thompson
Alvin Carr
Oil & Gas
A. F. Luse
HW. Rennie
W. Bb. Hancock
A. H. Fulcher
Rik
Charles H. Hamby
L. Fuller
T. J. Ewin
W. C. Waddell Waranty
SWS
St. Louis Railway Co
I. H. Elder
P. I. Elder
R. PF. Elder
T. Co. Ry. Co
Marriage Licenses Issued to Juan Serbantes and Miss Guesencia Gonboa
Juan Serbantes and Miss Guesencia Gonboa were issued marriage licenses, confirming their intent to wed as records show in the local civil registry. The filing lists both parties with surnames and names recorded for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Serbantes
Guesencia Gonboa
Texas Tourist Camps Classified by Health Officials
A 1924 preliminary survey by the Texas State Board of Health classifies tourist camps into three groups from unimproved lots to highly sanitary staffed camps. Recommendations include safe water, proper waste disposal, garbage facilities, and regular caretakers. Fifty two camps received approvals and placards last year, with another survey planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State Board of Health
February influenza cases top 13 000 in Texas report
Dr H O Sappington Texas public health officer reports February totals to the U S Public Health Service listing influenza cases at over 13 000 with other communicable diseases including measles 482 pneumonia 1 279 diphtheria 234 mumps 563 whooping cough 497 and tuberculosis 253 along with several minor illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
H. O. Sappington
United States Public Health Service
Washington
Malta
A and M Advises Move Bees to Good Hives for Profit
College Station Texas March 14 With warm weather approaching the beekeeper should plan transferring bees from old log or box hives to modern moveable frame hives. By such a transfer production may rise from 3 or 4 to 80 pounds a year. The A and M entomologist notes the value of the modern hive and says old box hives yield no profit but riches come from modern hives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
Spring Garden Advice Reflects Texan Weather and Crops
An East Texas editor weighs spring garden plans amid drought notes and seed overstock fears. He recalls a farmer who plants in small, staggered lots, ignoring moon and weather, to secure steady harvests and avoid cotton-only farming. He argues diversified farming fuels profit and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Warden
Advertise Surplus Farm Goods In Local Newspapers
Farmers can profit by small newspaper ads to sell surplus perishables and unused equipment. Ads connect buyers and sellers across miles, with low costs under a half dollar. Modern methods and quick delivery help Texas farmers stay competitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Deaths in ranching circles mark life of Rice Spencer
Rice Spencer once ran a ranch near Marathon and died March 6 at his Rodeo New Mexico home from influenza. His mother died soon after in Glendale Arizona. Highland Hereford Breeders elected T C Crossen as president for 1925 with A C Mitchell as vice president and W W McCutcheon among directors. The report notes a harsh winter with dry conditions yet calves thrive, sale bulls from several herds sold across Texas and Iowa lines, and strong demand for feeder calves and stocker yearlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Spncer
Marathon
Rodeo
N. M
Mr. Spencer
Glendale
Ariz
Highland Hereford Breeders’ Association
T. C. Crossen
A. C. Mitchell
H. T. Fletcher
W. W. McCutcheon
R. W. Arnold
H. L. Kobernot
W. J. McIntyre
T. E. Smith
C. T. Mitchell
W. P. Fischer
W. B. Mitchell
Association
J. B. Gillett
Cros‘son
Highland Country
Marfa National Bank
Marfa Loan Company
H. L. Kokerinot
A. S. Gage
Combs Cattle Company
T. C. Mitchell
Letts & Turkington
Letts
Iowa
Smith Brothers
J. W. Merrill & Son
F. C. Mellerd
W. W. Bogel
John M. Gist
Odessa
Marfa
Texas
My Favorite Stories By 12rain Ss Cobb
Charles M Schwab recalls a Europe meeting with a decorated gentleman who claims his many honors stem from a single pigeon blood ruby medal. The tale, shared in after dinner style, may be a verbal fable or misremembered anecdote rather than fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
12Rain
Ss. Cobb
Charles M. Schwab
Mr. Schwab
Europe
Inc
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Trevino
John Marshall
Iron Mountain
Williams
P.T. A
Tom Page
Harry Watson
Roy Stillwell Mae
Mr. T. M. Gshely
Tesnas
Tessar
Fr. Simpson
G. J. Williams
A. C. Spalding
W. J. Porcham and
McKinney Springs
HL. Hess
Jeff Oliver
Bob Breeding
Cattlemen's Convention
Zeb Decie
Decie
Russell Clark
Casner Motor Company
Hi. Moorefield
Ned
Georgia
Sierra Blanca
J. M. Chambers
Fl Paso
Frank Rooney
Nora Dawson
P. FE. Clawson
Joplin
Mr. Clawson
Tesnas Oil Company
E. H. Todd
Mr. Todd
Joe Burgess
Radford Grocery Company
Bill Garnett
L. F. Buttrell
Abe Boyd
Mission
S. O'Leary
Tampico
Mexico
Sriday
Langtry
Southern Pacific
Ili, H. M. Dept
Brewster
W. R. Wyatt
Hall
Livingston Undertaking
Sanderson
Chas. Livingston
G. K. Lange
J. B. Wright, M. D
Luckfy Building
John Perkins
Alpine, Texas
W. van Sickle
J. M. Gallego
Brian Montague
Lackey
W. H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex
G. H. Yates & Son
A. M. Turneey
Will
Sid Cowan
T. P. Railway
San Martino
Toyah
Culberson
Reeves Counties
E. B. Chandler & Company
East Crockett'Se
San Antonio, Texas
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