Notice of Stockholder Meeting for Galveston Harrisburg & San Antonio
Notice is given of a special meeting of stockholders of The Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company to be held at the companys Houston office at 12 noon on May 1 1910. The board seeks authorization to issue a first mortgage on properties acquired from The New York Texas and Mexican Railway including lines from Rosenberg to Victoria with branches to Hawkinsville Wharton to Tres Palacios and Van Vleck to Matagorda plus related franchises improvements and additions.
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Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Company
Houston
Texas
New York, Texas & Mexican Railway Company
Rosenberg
Fort Bend
Victoria
Victoria County
Wharton
Wharton County
Hawkinsville
Matagorda County
van Vleck
Tres Palacios
Corporate conveyance details of rail lines and extensions
The document notes that since acquisition the company has made improvements to railroads. It states that on August 8 1905 the Gulf Western Texas and Pacific Railway Company conveyed railways from Victoria to Beeville and from Cuero to near Lavaca with related betterments or additions.
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Gulf, Western Texas & Pacific Railway Company
Victoria
Victoria County
Beeville
Bee County
Cuers
Dewitt County
Lavaca
Calhoun County
Gonzales Branch Railroad Company
Harwood
Gonzales
Gonzales County
Galveston, Houston & Northern Railway Company
Houston
Harris County
Galveston
Galveston County
San Antonio & Gulf Railroad
San Antonio
Bexar County
Stockdale
Wilson County
Railroad Consolidation and Mortgage Provisions Across Texas Lines
The Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway outlines transfers of lines from the Gonzales branch to Harwood and Gonzales, from the Galveston Houston and Northern to Houston and Galveston, and from the San Antonio and Gulf to Stockdale, with 47.05 miles of mainline shared through Wilson Gonzales and Dewitt counties. It details an inter-county railway mortgage securing up to 10 million dollars for bonds payable over 30 years at 6 percent, with G R Corrin serving as secretary.
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San Antonio & Gulf Railroad
Stockdale
Wilson County
Wilson, Gonzales
Dewitt
Cuero
Dewitt County
Galveston
Galveston Bay
Galveston Island
Virginia Point
Galveston County
County of
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company
Galveston, Houston & Henderson Railway Company
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Company
Galveston-Houston Electric Railway Company
G. R. Corrincuam
Galveston, Harrisburg
Alpine Texas Establishes Corporation Court and Ex Officio Recorder
An ordinance from Alpine Brewster County Texas creates a corporation court under state law. The mayor serves as ex officio recorder and presides over the court with duties and fees outlined, including jury, witness, and jail provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Brewster County
Texas
Corporation Court
Alpine Texas Mayor Receives Recorder Fees 1910
Chapter XXXIII of the Acts of the Twenty-Sixth Legislature notes the Mayor as Ex-Officio Recorder. He shall receive the same fees as the state statutes prescribe for justices of the peace in misdemeanors. Signed by Jas A Burke and S A Starr in May 1910.
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Alpine
Brewster County
Texas
State of Texas
Justice Courts
Recorders Court
Recorders’ Court
Justice Court
Recorder's Court
Jas. A. Burke
S. A. Starr
Alpine Bank Statement Published in Alpine Avalanche 1910
Bank of Alpine Brews ter County Texas swears the furnished financial statement is true as of May 2 1910. J B Irving president and J W Derrick cashier certify the figures and sign the document on May 7 1910 before Notary GW Baines Jr. The statement lists loans deposits capital stock surplus undivided profits and other liabilities with balance details and a bank guaranty assessment.
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Alpine
State of Texas
Alpine Avalanche
Ee Bank Guaranty
Ees
Brewster
J. B. Irving
J. WH. Derrick
J. J. Derrick
A. D
GW. Baines, JR
Brewster County
Texas
W. T. Henderson
van Sickle T
Benji
F. Berkeley
Democratic primaries set for July 1910 nominations
The Avalanche announces candidates and incumbents subject to Democratic primaries on July 23 1910. It lists re elections for county judge assessor treasurer attorney clerk sheriff surveyor commissioners and other county roles. Jas F Ross of Pecos Reeves named as candidate for Representative from the 99th District subject to July 28 1910 primary.
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Kk. F Hiceins
Avalanche
Jas. F. Ross
Pecos
Reeves County
Ice pricing and coupon system announced for cash sales
Announcement states higher production costs limit ice price to 1.00 per 100 pounds in small lots with cash terms. No sale under 10 pounds from wagon. A coupon book offers a cash discount on bulk purchases with set amounts and book prices.
Axpine Power Co Ice Delivery Notice Acknowledges Patronage
The Axpine Power Co informs customers of ice pricing 28.00 cash 7.60 and 1000 lb lots for ice and 300 lb blocks at 2.40 cash. No ice will be delivered after morning delivery unless orders total 100 pounds or more. The firm solicits continued patronage and reminds customers to display ice cards to avoid delivery errors.
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Axpine Power Co. P. S
Robinson offers 10 year loan with monthly payments
J A Robinson advertises a ten year loan plan with monthly payments resembling rent. The note mentions phone contact and a brief, fragmented line likely indicating an address or ring count.
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J. A. Robinson
Obinson
Alpine Hotel Recommended For Pre Bed
A brief note promotes the Alpine Hotel as a suitable place to go for a pre bed rest or unwind before sleep.
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Alpine Hotel
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Benj. F. Berkeley
M. D
Lackey Ridg
V. M. Bass, M. D
Office Palace Pharmacy
Wigfall van Sickle
J.C. Brooke
Alpine, Tenas
A.M. Turney
Courthouse
KE. Fleggins
Alrine
FT. Wagin Land Agent and Abstracter
W M Sanford
Arewster County
Court House
G. W. Terry
Alpine Drug
R.B. Slight & Co
Manus Va Orsians Coronnaine &c
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Newedeatens
New York
St. Waahiston
Kokerhot
Gage
N. S. Mureny
Geo. R. Barle
Live Stock Commission Co
Fort Worth
C. W. Livingston
Collins’ Stable
GH &S A Railway
Reunion
U.C.V
C.K. Dunlap
T. J. Anderson
Scenic Glen Ranch
Carazonas Ranch
THE
Alpine State Bank
State Bank Guaranty Fund
J W Pues
Weeakley
York L
Caruthers
J C Brooke
Frora L. DauGuerrty
J A Watton
T Armstrone
Jor Moss
H C
Arcuison
W D
Messineer
J A Biccs
J T Weaver, Sr
Democratic Executive Committee
G W Glascow
For Justice of Peace
W H Racin
Constable
Prec
Clype Burrrine
Presbyterian Church
Hancock
A. M. Purney
Paul J Vogt
Alpine Steam Laundry
J. L. Wade
A. B. Sandifer
Drege
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Texaco
Texas Company
A. M. Turney
Land Cone
Alpine Auto Co
Flow & Edwards
Props
the City Meat Market
Measday & Co
Holland Hotel
J. T. Gardiner
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