Main line completion plan affirmed by Mexican paper
The article cites a Chihuahua paper to support that the Orient will build the Kansas City to Topolobampo main line before any branch lines. It quotes a 1910 letter from Neal S. Doran to R. Calderon denying halted main-line work south of San Angelo in favor of the Del Rio branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Avalanche
Kansas City
Topolobampo
Pacific Coast
Chihuahua
Mexico
San Angelo
del Rio
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Stilwell
R. Calderon
K. C
Neal S. Doran
Alpine Community Notes Highlight Local Movements and Ventures
Local residents attend meetings and visits across Alpine and surrounding areas. Notable items include J. D. Jackson returning from Fort Worth after a cattle association meeting, T. B. Templeton promoting fruit prospects, and E. E. Townsend touring Alpine while managing Pecos county ranches. The revival by Rev. Percy Cross concludes with church additions, and various businesses announce supplies, rentals, and services in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Cross
Christian Church
Cross
Brewster County Officials Seek Re Election in 1910 Primaries
A collection of public notices announces multiple Brewster County races including County Judge Assessor Treasurer Attorney Clerk Surveyor and Commissioner in Precinct No 2 along with Justice of the Peace. All filings are subject to Democratic Primaries held in July 1910 and other party actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
E. F. Hie
J. W. Peris
Avalanche
D. C. York
L. B. Carruthers
J. C. Brooke
W. H. Lease
Joe Moss
J. A
Office of Justice of the Peace of Justice
W. H. Racin
Water Your Trees for Healthier Plantings
The piece urges diligent watering for newly planted trees to ensure survival. It suggests hauling water in a wagon if irrigation is not convenient and stresses that well watered trees in youth are essential to a successful orchard.
Publisher's Notice From the Editor This Week
The publisher states that due to a flood of new announcements, individual mentions will be skipped this week and saved for the next issue.
By Miss Alta Sparks Pleasing All With Plain and Fancy
An advertisement by Miss Alta Sparks promotes both plain and fancy offerings and invites inquiries via phone number 147 dated March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Sparks
Bids Wanted for Marathon Boquillas Mail Route
J O Lancrorp of Boquillas Texas seeks bids to operate a hack or auto line to his hot springs with co operation on running the mail route. Bids close April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Boquillas
Hot Springs
Tur Department Store Announces Closeout Sale
Alpine and Brewster County residents are invited to a closing out sale offering the entire stock at cost. All items are new under four months on the shelves with bargains in dry goods menswear boys clothing ladies waists shirts undergarments art squares rugs and numerous other articles. Come early before stock is picked over. Tur Department Store. U. S. Justice Proprietor. The available date appears as Avaldoche 31 50 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Brewster County
Tur Department Store
U. S. Justice
Propristor
Alpine Mayoral and City Marshal Candidates Named
City announcements name S. A. Starr as mayoral candidate and A. Van Cleve as city marshal candidate, both set for April elections in Alpine.
Alpine Texas to Hold April 1910 City Election
An election is ordered for the first Tuesday in April 1910 at Alpine Court House to elect a Mayor five Aldermen a City Marshal and a City Attorney. J W Ferguson named presiding judge with assistants. Mayor to issue required notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Court House
Alpine
Texas
J. W. Ferguson
S. A. Starr
City of
Water filter promotion and local services ad
An advertisement highlights a water filter product promising clean pure water and an in store demonstration. It also notes real estate or livestock listings by W. W. Collins in Alpine and services from Alpine Steam Laundry with phone contact, plus a neighbor recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Piano’s
Rixon Piano Collins
Alpine
Texas
W. W. Collins
Alpine Steam Laundry
Five room frame house for sale near new school
Deep well water and six lots two blocks west of the new school house. Price two thousand dollars. A McCallum, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New School House
A. McCallum
City Dairy Bottle Return Request
All parties having bottles belonging to the City Dairy are asked to return them at once as they are needed.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. D. Jackson
Fort Worth
Cattle Raiser’s Association
T. B. Templeton
E. E. Townsend
Mr. Townsend
Ellsinore Cattle Company
Pecos County
Yates
Commercial Club
A. S. Hall
Boston, Mass
Francis Hall
M. T. Chastain
Earl Chastain
Albert Emison
Jno. Emison
Victoria County
Emison
Thos. Dean
Dean Manufacturing Company
Valentine
Sam Bunton
L. B. Caruthers, Jr
Globe
Arizona
W. E. Caldwell
Geo. Baines, Jr
First National Bank
Fort Davis
Sidney Baylor
Uvalde
Brewster
Dewees Lumber Co
E. T. Fuller
W. S. Blevins
Walter Matthews
Mothers’ Club
Dewees Lumber Company
S. F. Woodward
R. A. Egbert
Lula Lowell
Salida
Colo
W. P. Flow
Ft. Stockton
J. B. Gilbert
The
A. C. Beaver and Son
Georgetown
Mr. Beaver
W. C. Rutherford
Wells-Fargo Express Co
Trent
Avalanche Office
S. E. Allison
Miles
Parkerson
Fd Lee
Hatch Hotel
Shes
Alpine Furniture Company
Wm. McFarland
Alpine Hotel
Rixon Piano Store
Rixon Piano S
Phelps
T. M. Newton
Combs Cattle Company
Mattie Anderson
Sanderson
Henry Lacy
Carrizozo, N. M
Alpine Auto Company
J. W. Griffith
H. T. Luthy
Marfa
Mary Lee Hays
Mineral Wells
W. van Sickle
Mrs
Ben McDermott
Big Springs, Texas
J. B. Irving
el Paso
Nevil McDonnell
C. W. Livingston
E. H. Carlton
Flora L. Daugherty
FOR Justice OF the Peace
C. D. Moore
Alpine, Texas
the City Tailors
J. O. Lancrorp
Avaldoche
A. van Cleve
Tf Harp & Co
E. B. Chandler
E. Crockett St
San Antonio
R. D. Shields
Alpine Bakery
J. B. Starr
Hamilton & Anderson
Orient Land & Abstract Co
J. P. Laird
F. W. Axtell Co
Mr. Laird
W. K. Caldwell’s
Ed Lee
Sac
City Dairy
Avalante Ofsted
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