Political announcements for Brewster County Texas officials
The Avalanche lists candidacies for the Democratic Primary on July 26. Named are Wor Chief Justice of the Court of Civil Appeal Ath Supreme Judicial District of Texas Chas Gibbs of Midlana for District Attorney 63 Judicial District Brian Montague for County Judge W B Hancock Jas A Burke A M Turney for Sheriff and Tax Collector W N Gourley Anna Wilken Townsend for County and District Clerk John Perkins for County Treasurer M T Chastai for Tax Assessor J W Phelps for Justice of the Peace W Hi Kagin Horeon for County Commissioner Pre No 1 Clarence Hod and A Anderson G A Brown for County Commissioners Pre No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wor
Court of Civ Appeale, Ath
Supreme Judicial District of Texas
Catholics and the Bible beliefs explainer
A compact note from the Catholic Truth Society outlines core Catholic views on reading and interpreting the Bible. It emphasizes guided study, tradition, and the role of the Church in presenting scriptural meaning to believers.
Valedictory Thoughts On Success And Character
A valedictory address reflects on parting words to teachers and classmates. It quotes Phillips Brooks and Lincoln to stress integrity, service, and self reliance as keys to true greatness, urging students to resist bribery and maintain personal honor in future careers.
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Phillips Vroke
Mersdre
Lincoln
The Value of Grit and Character in Life and Work
The speech extols honesty and relentless grit as foundational to success. It argues that steady, unyielding effort empowers individuals to overcome hardship, support families, and build trustworthy lives. It urges classmates to commit to principled living as they begin their futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Orison Marden
Lal
Becaus
Flas
Otis Kimball heads A. and M. Saddle and Sirloin Club
Alpine lad Otis Kimball has been elected president of the Saddle and Sirloin Club at the State Agricultural and Mechanical College for 1924 25. His election shows the high regard of classmates for his character and ability. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C Kimball of our city and we extend congratulations to him and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Kimball
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
College
Otis
C. +. Kimball
City
Rotary Committees Named by Alpine Club President
Alpine Rotary Club President H W Morelock lists standing committees. First Quarter members are Jim Casner Arch Allen and L B Starns. Second Quarter include Duncan Scott Alfred Newell and A B Sandifer. Third Quarter features Victor Smith S M Melton and John McMillan. Membership Committee names Clay Holland and Landon Votan with Edwin McCool as Sergeant at Arms.
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Tees
Jim Casner
Arch Allen
L. B. Starns
Duncan Scott
Alfred Newell
A. B. Sandifer
Victor Smith
S. M. Melton
John McMillan
Clay Holland
Landon Votan
Edwin McCool
Nevill Ranch warns against trespass and hunting
Kate Nevill owner warns that anyone taking wood water or grass or hunting or fishing on Nevill Ranch or adjacent lands will be held to the full extent of the law and measures.
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Nevill Ranch
Kate Nevill
Sandey Holy Communion and Show Schedule Note
For Sandey on May 25 there is Holy Communion at 7 30 a m followed by Choreh Show at 1 am There is no evening program on that day Ascension Day is May 2 and the number 772 308 appears in the text
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Sandey
Brewster County Seeks Bids for Alpine Terlingua Road Work
Brewster County invites bids for rock excavation and surfacing on the Big Hill segment of the Alpine Terlingua road south of Alpine Texas. Proposals due June 6 1924 with a $500 bid bond. plans available from County Engineer A J White in Alpine. county reserves right to reject or waive technicalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. White
Alpine
Texas
Jas. A. Burke
Brewster County
Alpine-Terlingtty Road
Commissioner Court
Leabe
Notice to Contractors Brewster County Highway Bid 1924
Sealed proposals for improving the first 13.9 miles of Highway No. 3 east of Marathon, Brewster County, Texas, will be received by Judge Jas A. Burke in Alpine until 10:00 A M May 29 1924 and opened publicly. Details include grading surfacing drainage structures and extensive material quantities with bond and check requirements and right to reject bids.
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Brewster Couny
Brewster County
Jas. A. Burke
Alpine
Texas
Marathon
Caliche
Grav
A. L. White
State Highway Department
State Office
Austin
Jas
A. Burke
Road opening damages notice near Monument 33 on county line
A notice dated April 22 1924 seeks the owner to state in writing damages for opening a road on Brewster Pecos County line. It fixes a reference point 2602 feet from Monument 33 and describes the northeast corner of section II block 158 T C Ry Co bearing north 79 30 East 118 feet. Signatories include M Shely R W Arnold B Bourland M H Jones H J Roberts. 17-24-51
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Brewster- Pecos County
Brewster-Poco County
T. C. Ry. Co
A. D
Stop That Itching Blue Star Remedy Ad
For sale by Palace Pharmacy Walter Garnett Prop. Provides relief for Bezema Itch Tetter cracked hands ring worms chapped face poison oak sunburns old sores or sores on children and scor e feet.
Sunday Catholic Services and Evening Activities
Sunday Morning schedule includes 8 30 Holy Mass and Benediction with Holy Sacrament Sermon in English 10 00 Holy Mass and Sermon in Spanish Good opportunity for students of the Spanish language Sunday Evening features 3 00 Catechetical Instruction 7 30 Rosary and Sermon in Spanish 8 30 Moving Picture Entertainment at the Beautiful Community Hall Weekdays list 7 00 a m Holy Mass 7 30 p m Rosary and Reading of the Holy Bible in Spanish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Beautiful Community Hall
Notice to Brewster County landowners on road survey
Non residents of Brewster County Texas are notified that on May 1 1924 a jury of freeholders acting by order of the Commissioners Court will lay out and survey a road from State Highway No 3 in Marathon to the East line of section 11 block 158 T C Ry Co proceeding along the center of North First Street in Marathon starting at Station 2076 55 in section 18 block 4 G C S F Ry Co and bearing 52 minutes S east about 2162 feet to the East line of section 18 and 1850 feet south of its northeast corner toward the section 11 area.
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David L. Littler
Ae L. Littler
T. M
Yle
Oscar S. Moore
Kerr Mercantile Company
el Paso Cattle Loan Company
Gus J. Gross
Abtna Lifensurance Company
Brewster
State OF Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Brewster County
Texas
A. D
Marathon
Sectio 11
T. C. Ry. Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas, Gibbs
Midlana, Texas
Brian Montague
W. B. Hancock, Jas. A. Burke
A. M. Turney
W. N. Gourley WA
Anna) Wilken
W. Wi
Lewse. iV
Townsend
Por County
John Perkins
M. T. Chastai
J. W. Phelps
For Justice of the Peace
Pre
W. Hi. Kagin ML
Horeon
Clarence Hod
J. A. Anderson
G. A. Brown
Fannie
May
Bat Jim
Wbrda
Board of Trustees
Parent
Amd
Swork
Serioaely
Dieterhyps
Ques
Mary
Nedman
Chandler & CO
East Crockett St
San Antonio, Texas
Studebaker
St. Jaron
Yak. Ct
Studebaker Light
A. & M. Social Club
Rotary
H. W . Morelock
Alpine Rotary Club
Ile
Episcopal Mission
Dethee W. Clark
Big Bend
Cutty
Foun Sun & Poster CO
Alpine, Texas
Anjiee A
Alaine
Tion
Kohler Automaic Power
D. C
Kohler Co
Kohler
Wis
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
W. BE
Caldwell
Edison Mazda
R. W. Arnold, B. J. Bourland
M. H. Jones, H. J. Roberts
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Mother Church
G. K. Lange
J. L. Martin, JR
Lackey Building
M. L. Hopson
N. G. c. K. Arthur
Edwin F. Vanderbilt
Stiles, Texas
Reagan County
J. E. Wright, M. D
Luckfy Building
Alf
J. M. Gallego
Lackey
W. H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex
H, Yates & Son
ivntrsion _ undertaking Co
W. Livingston
W. G. Young
Texag
O Marfa, Texas
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