Local Social and Business Notes From Alpine District
Judge J C Brooke and Mara thon professional visit last week J L Crawford visited Sanderson and len seed received Chine Mart Tankersley of Longfell ow visited Alpine this week Mrs A S Gage of San Antonio guest of Mrs A T Winder Repair services offered trial advertised P W Kenney ill then better Mrs T H Rogers of New Mexico guest of sister Mrs T M Newton Blanche Avant of Uvalde guest of Kenedy left for Marfa News from Albuquerque New Mexico about a daughter born to Rev and Mrs S E Allison Sheriff Walton and Francis Hall attended stockmen convention in San Antonio Mr and Mrs Jim P Wilson and R S Mangum went to San Antonio for Cattleman’s Association Henry Fletcher and Rev Greenwood from lower country Green Valley area in fine shape E D Miller Pecos county cattleman sold ranch may relocate here Jackson & Harmon bought 1000 cows for Brewster county ranch Jack Armstrong visiting family Guayule shrub scarce Dr Hardy summoned to James ranch for Bud Fuller’s illness Fuller out of danger Death of W C Murray former court stenographer at Candlaria L F Buttrill reports good rain in lower region Mother’s Club officers elected J W Barnhart president others vice president and secretary Mining Co. update Boaten back att Boaten O Long and Sayre family to Alpine Ed Perry and others moving. Sayre Standard editor Dr Oscar Pacius and E D Low visiting for potential Gandelaria wax project Low plans mineral resource investments in Brewster county
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Hamilton
Say. Mining. Co
West Texas Press Leader Visits Alpine
Hon M M McFarland president of the West Texas Press Association and booster for Texas met with Secretary Yates in Alpine to discuss the upcoming association session set for July 13 and March 15. McFarland, an experienced salesman, now works with Hill Printing Co of Waco in which he holds financial interest. Representative Turney and family returned from Austin noting the mining bill failure but approval of the scalp bill and land titles validation. He and Hudspeth also aided a stock law amendment enabling Brewster county to vote on the issue, reflecting Alpine’s push to end the burro nuisance. Turney believes Gov Colquitt will convene a special August session.
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M. M. McFarland
West Texas Press. Association
Texas
Yates
Alpine
McFarland
The
Hill Printing Co
Waco
Turney
A. M. Turney
Austin
Hudspeth
Brewster County
Sit
Epworth League March 26 1911 program debate Korea
The Epworth League program on March 26 1911 featured a debate on Korea titled Resolved that the annexation of Korea by Japan was a real political service with Mattie Anderson presenting as the Korean girl and Miss Nellie Armistead in impersonation. A Bible reading, prayer, and a talk by Rev. W. R. Evans followed along with a segment on Korea as the flood tide of opportunity. A letter from Dr. J. P. Rice notes his departure from his ranch near El Oro due to river fighting and unrest as revolution looms. he plans to leave Presidio county until the dispute resolves.
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Kore
Korea
Mattie Anderson
Japan
G. McCallum
RC. Armistead
Hyman
Nellie Armistead
Margaret Cotter
W. R. Evans
Methodist Church
J. P. Rice
Dr. Rice
Presidio County
el Oro
Cleaning The Streets In Alpine On Cleanup Drive
Road Overseer Harrison and a crew of Mexicans are cleaning Alpine streets and alleys this week. The county and citizens donated 75 apiece to fund the effort. The writer laments lacking laws to compel residents to keep premises clean, noting Alpine’s natural health but urging broader sanitary action.
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Harrison
Alpine
Therr
Streets to be Lighted by Mazda Street Lamps
County commissioners approved placing ten Mazda 50 seat lights in the business district. The brighter whiter lamps will improve night use of streets and serve as a strong town advertisement. Property holders on Broadway plan lighting from the bridge to Mr Weaver's residence.
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Broadway
Mexicans Raid Lower Part of Brewster Co
Alpine residents rallied to protect the Chisos Mines at Terlingua after Jas Lafarelle reported stock being driven across the river into Mexico and armed Mexicans terrorizing the area. Deputies sought U.S. Army troops, with Marfa and San Antonio contacts failing to supply transport. The community remained tense as officers pressed for military presence.
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Alpine
Jas. Lafarelle
Chisos
Terlingua
Mexico
Turner
Walton
Higgins
San Antonio
United States
Marathon
Marfa
Lafarelle
Jackson
Commercial Club
Nolte
Troops to be stationed at Alpine report
dispatch from Alpine Texas notes orders to send troops to Terlingua and Alpine. J Yates cites a U S Marshall Nolte recommending about one hundred troops be sent to Alpine at once. Message from Jackson and Higgins replying to a Tuesday inquiry.
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Alpine
San Antonio
Texas
J. Yates
Marathon
Presidio
Terlingua
Alpine Normal Recognized by State Superintendent
A message from Hon. J. D. Jackson of San Antonio states he met State Superintendent Brasley and agreed to recognize Alpine's Summer Normal. The note confirms official recognition for Alpine Normal's summer program, as reported Tuesday.
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Alpine Normal
J. D. Jackson
San Antonio
Brasley
Alpine
Alpine Court Approves Bank as County Depository and Lights Contract
The Alpine court designates First National Bank of Alpine as county depository for two years with bonds totaling 86,000 for county funds and 81,000 for school funds. It also accepts a contract for Mazda street lights in the business district at 85.00 installation and 25.00 monthly maintenance, to be paid from the general fund, with lights to be owned by the company after term.
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Pinot
Befmiaios
JA ‘Diggs
D. C. Bourland
BP Higgs
County Stollows G
Jobase
Joan Casasne
Diptheria
Palet
Acho
Arto Co
Apel
Charley
Hem
J. .Y Nara
Lie
Commissioners Court
Inst National
Bank of Aten
C. A. Brown
First National Bank of Alpine
First National Bank
R. L. Nevill
A. 8. Gage
L. L. Hess
W. J. Melnisre
I. le Kokernot
W. Hancock
Alpine
Amonhall
General Fund
Ald Company
Alpine Commercial Club
Harrison
Fecuar
Fermlasion
West
Texas Press Association
Discriet Court
Court House
Alpine Wins Second Game at Marathon Grounds
Alpine played its second ball game on the Marathon grounds Saturday and won 13 to 8. The victory extended Alpine’s early season success as they showed strong batting and solid defense throughout the contest.
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Alpine
Marathon Grounds
Deep Well Completion At Local School Campus
A contractor completed a deep well at the school campus reaching 109 feet, with surface water at 40 feet. Trustees ordered deeper drilling to ensure purity and prevent contamination. The project will supply irrigation water for hundreds of shade trees and improve campus beauty, with Mr. Page credited for the work.
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Maicou
Texas
Page
Landmark five room house near business block for sale
Property features a five room dwelling with pantry closets barn sheds well windmill tank waterworks over yard orchard and shrubbery located four blocks from the business section. Sold at once for 1500 dollars. Mrs C W Kuewus St Alpine Tex.
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C. W. Kuewus
St. Alpine
Tex
Car Fire At Shop Ends Safe
In a recent incident a car caught fire after the gasoline tank cap was left unfastened and the tank jar fell. Mr Flow smothered the blaze with a coat before serious damage occurred, risking the danger to save Cas. Had he not kept his presence of mind the outcome could have been worse.
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Flow
Move To New Quarters For Young Land Co Office
The Inc. Young Land Co. plans to move their office to the second floor of the Slight building by week’s end. The loafing gang and Sons of Rest will need to relocate promptly to new quarters.
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The
Inc. Young Land Co
Loafing Gang
Sons of Rest
Fort Davis Notes and Community Highlights
Local items report progress on court house and jail completion by the 25th, cloudy cool weather with a shower. S A Thompson updates porch and screening work. Mr Tight, head carpenter for W Keesey, has returned to Ark with his family. Mr and Mrs Fred Durban welcome a baby boy born March 4. The Jones family and Mrs J E Nunn head to San Antonio stock convention. Jimmie Powell hosts a birthday party with many friends and refreshments. S A Tompson hosts a dinner party for friends at 7 occupying Jackson, Harold Tompson, Minnie Bridges, Genevieve Tompson. Connesronvent.
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Mr. Tight
W. Keesey
Ark
Fred Durban
W. T. Jones
J. E. Nunn
San Antonio
Jimmie Powell
Erents
Mary and
Roberta Sproul
Lela
Dorothy Weatherby
Lovie ‘Neill
Louise Nunn
Irene Davis
Eva Dumble
Worth Watkins
Katharyn
Sargie Espey
Wortie Powell
Willie Tom McKee
Keesey Miller
Jor Weatherby
Clay Espey
Alll
S. A. Tompson
H.C. Jackson
Harold Tompson
Minnie Bridges
Geneveive Tompson
Connesronvent
Customs Inspector Sells Smuggled Horses
Custom Inspector R. C. Phelps conducted a sale of smuggled horses last Saturday after capture. A brown pony went to Walter Moor for $12.55 while Jas and Walter drew two sorrel mares at $13 and $15. Phelps, recently appointed, proves an efficient official for the government.
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R. C. Phelps
Walter Moor
Jas
Walter
Mr. Phelps
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J. C. Brooke
J. L. Crawford
Sanderson
Len Seed
Chine
Mart Tankersley
Longfellow
A. S. Gage
San Antoio
A. T.winder
P. W. Kenney
T. H. Rogers
New Mexica
T. M. Newton
Neigabor
Blanche Avant
Uvalde
Albuquerque
N. M
S. E. Allison
Sheriff Walton
Francis Hall
Jim P. Wilson
R. S. Mangum
Cattleman’s Association
Henry Fletcher
Rev. Greenwood
Green Valley
E. D. Miller
Pecos County
Jackson & Harmon
Jack Armstrong
Dr. Hardy
James Ranch
Bud Fuller
Mr. Fuller
W. C. Murray
Candelaria
L. F. Buttrill
Mother's Club
J. W Barnhart
J. H. Derick
Ed Linn
J.D. Jackson
Texs
Jus. Sanford
Secr
West Texas Press, Association
Epworth League
Brewster Co
Chisos Mines
Miles
Caldwell’s
Caldwell's
Sandifer
Sandi’fer’s
Mr. Farmer
Commissio
Richard Hudnuts
Mani
R. B. Slight & Co
Crawford & Barron Sanitary Grocery
Tar
Wichitas
Fox Business
Crawford & Barron
Fort Davis
W. G. Shadday
S.A. Thompson
K, Crawford
John Young
John Young Land ComPaNy
Tosaa
North Addition
Sanford
School House
A. McCallum
Agt
B. Chandler
E. Crockett St
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