New Mail Closing Schedule Is Posted
A new schedule for closing mails was posted at the local post office Monday after the Southern Pacific trains began. Eastbound Limited departs at 3:33 pm with mail closes 3 pm. Westbound Limited leaves at 1:51 pm with mail closes 1:20 pm. Bus mail to Marfa Fort Davis and Pecos closes 2:90 pm, northbound Santa Fe mail at 8:15 pm. Star route to Terlingua leaves Mondays and Thursdays with 9:15 pm closing. Terlingua mail arrives Wednesdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice
Southern Pacific
Hollows
Marfa
Fort Davis
Pecos
Santa Fe
Alpine Social Notes Show Widespread Local Visits
Col John Perkins of Midland and C F Nevans of Fort Stockton visited Alpine this week. Many residents from nearby towns dropped in, including RL Henderson of Camp Wood and Bill Hale of Monahans visiting relatives here. Multiple trips to see family and attend illness recoveries are noted, with vacations and intercity visits by residents from Midland, Fort Stockton, Ennis, McCamey, Hobbs, and Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Nevans
Fort Stockton
Alpine
RL Henderson
Camp Wood
C.F. Burling
Paso
Yarbrough
Sabinal
E. E. Johnson
Valenti
Fort Leaton and Presidio County History Noted in Late 19th Century
The article recounts Fort Leaton era details in Presidio County, tracing settlement by early explorers and settlers, the county’s creation on January 1, 1850, and its eventual organization with Marfa and Fort Davis as seats. It notes the railway terminus and missions around 1680, plus regional development delays and reorganizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
San An Presidio
Rio Grande
Marfa
Santa Fe
Kansas City, Ice & Orient
Mexico
John Spencer
Ben Leaton
John Burgess
John ‘Davis
John Daley
William Russell
Larkin Landrum
Presidio del Norte
PrasDin
Trans-Pecos
Fort Leaton
el Paso County
Fort Davis
Big Bend geology and landscape in desolate grace
A reflective piece on the Rio Grande region and the Big Bend, noting dramatic cliffs, lava-capped formations, and timeless desert vistas. It contemplates geologic phenomena, glaciation absence, and the enduring solitude that shapes the land and its people across the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Sadee
Jena
Ieee
Alpine Names Listed in New County Register
A compiled list shows residents and claimants with Alpine addresses including Frank Pollitt Bruce Duncan A Buchmaier and several others. The register also includes Camp Wood Dumas El Paso Auburn Indiana Maria Marathon and Maria listed individuals, reflecting a broad regional spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pollitt
Alpine
Bruce Duncan
A. Buchmaier
Isabel Yates
R. L. Henderson
Camp Wood
Texas
Helen W. Keller
Fuqua Younger
Dumas
W. H. Terry
Hodges Schroeder
New
Odalia Bowman
S. J. McSpadden
Dan M. Link
Auburn
Ind
Asa Jones
Thos. Funk
Eric Williams
M. Nealon
el Paso
Hunter Metcalfe
Maria
Lee Dragoo
Marathon
Sam Nutt
Bill Cotter
Borrow Money Now For Chiropractic Help Urges Ad
A vintage ad urges readers to borrow money promptly to pay for chiropractic adjustments and X ray services to protect health and possessions. It promotes loans for livestock, automobiles, and other needs, urging immediate action and fair treatment of oneself. Carroll Vaughn Chiropractic X ray Service advertises near the courthouse area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Vaughn
Cour
Also Mentioned on This Page
Franchot Tone
Stuart Erwin
Madge Evans
Sun-Mon
Clark Gable
Jean Harlow
Myrna Loy
Reshma, Ee Lov
John Perkins
Midland
Mars
Bill Hale
Monahans
G. M. Benson
Pete Droppleman
Paul
D.M. McEachern
Baby
Ennis
North
W. B. Anderson of
McCamey
Russell Duncan
FS. Wilson
Dee
Thomas Lastunday
Shirley Scales
Oklahoma City
TM. (Mack) Sawyer
Hobbs
N.M
C. G. Morrison
Mesdames Waller
Diggs
Sam
Nelson
Wo HL
Terry
Thurwday
Fuqua
Anja Wilton, Jr
Oxon
Paul Perner
Dave Sublett
P. D
Don Carlton
San Anthe
J. S. Carr
Watkins
Harry Ware
Hassen Co
S and 106
Electra
Monroe Barrow and
Aby of
Angleton
Mrs
A. B. Sandifer
Kenneth Starnes
Odessa
Starnes
M.H. Moorman
D. M. Meachern
Viola McEachern
Longtown
McEachern
Sul Ross College
R.A. Bennett
Edi
Oklahoma
Reginald Votaw
L. Votaw
Reginald
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Yuma
Ariz
Tucson
Votani
Sterling City
Big Bend
Cece
Storey-Whiteside, Lumber Co
M. Rogers & Son
Rogers & Son Uarm
William Rogers & Son
Kell Mill & Elevator CO
Wichita Falls
J.M. Radford Grocery Company
Chevrolet
Eve Acie
Sal
Jemeral Motors
Muarernea
Theyrolet Wotor CO
Detroit
Mich
Mien
Lees
UD Steel
Heey
Seprool
Casner Motor Company
Alpine, Texas
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