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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
1
Mr. W. H. Burrage of Boston, a wealthy attorney, wants to buy a large cinnabar mine block in Brewster county but cannot finalize the purchase until boundary disputes are resolved. He earlier sent 175000 dollars to San Antonio for completion after a El Paso private car stay, then had the funds returned when claim line conflicts appeared.
J B Outhouse returns from the Crosson group in Montezuma district Sonora with a highly favorable assessment. Assays of ore samples brought to El Paso reportedly yield 31000 per ton in gold and silver. A company of El Paso investors will be formed to work the claims.
Notice from Howell J Johnson executive chairman calls the convention to select candidates for the 96th representative district to meet in Sanderson Pecos county Texas on May 31. The Southwest Republican Yaquillas correspondent notes Mexican mine owners from Monterey Saltillo and Santa Rosalia visited Carmen mines and that Con KCS and K Co may halt operations on the 24th. Sam Schwing offers 16 Durham bull yearlings for sale after feeding on his ranch.
KG Orr, tank builder and wet driller, touts readiness for deep well drilling. He emphasizes specialized equipment and solicits this line of work. Subscriptions available for the Avalanche at two dollars per year.
Local advertisement for the Dewey at 328 San Antonio Street in El Paso. It promotes good service and politeness along with a varied stock of goods. The notice lists Jas Fiigham and W Hogan as accompanying representatives.
Southern Pacific Sunset Route offers excursion tickets to Louisville Kentucky on May 27 and 28 with return valid until June 8 at very low rates. Ideal chance for Texas travelers to go north under favorable auspices. Sunset Route agents can arrange tickets via various routes. inquire for details.
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