Parcels Post Rules Prompt Postmasters on New Service
The Parcel Post law takes effect January 1 1913. Postmasters receive guidance on using distinctive stamps for fourth class mail and return cards, with parcels mailed at post offices and stations. Weigh limits rise to eleven pounds, eight zones set rates, guides issued for employees to educate the public and reduce early confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
post+ general
Mapa
San Antonio Express
Fragmented political chatter echoes elections and salaries
A garbled letter discusses age effects on judgment, election strategy after November, federal salaries across positions, and a jab at reformers. It mentions moving picture crews in Del Rio and a wish to see Callan respond to republicanism.
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Moving Picture
del Rio
Callan
Eagle Pass
Bud West Shoots Himself in West Texas Tale
A brief excerpt reports Bud West, nephew of a local resident, shot himself at an Alpine area. The note mentions West lived in Alpine years ago, suffered ill health, and left many friends who regret the rash act. Other local items list residents visiting Alpine, land speculation talk, and cattle trade from nearby towns.
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West
Corpus Christi
Bud West
Alpine
Sheriff Sale Notice in Brewster County Texas 1912
By virtue of an execution issued from Brewster County Court on July 15 1912 the sheriff will sell at public auction on the First Tuesday in December 1912 before the Brewster County Courthouse Alpine Texas 640 acre parcels Abstract 5112 Cert 807 Survey 2 and Abstract 5115 Cert 379 Survey 10 all in Brewster County Texas held on O E Hannum property to satisfy judgment in favor of J E Ram nel for 369 45 with interest and costs dated September 10 1912 signed J A Walton sheriff
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Brewster
County Court
Brewster County
C. E. Ramsey
J. R. Purcell
Sherif
Alpine
L. G. Harman
Texas
O. E. Hannum
Tla
J. E. Ramnel
Local and Personal News Reportedly Sold Land in Sanford Addition
Local and personal notes show A. McCallum sold on the fourth block of land in the Sanford Addition to John Hall for $200. The Aval ance editor Yates is sick and confined to his room this week. JH Derrick and J W Ferguson were visitors to San An Ipoh we.
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McCallum
Sanford Addition
John Hall
Yates
The
Avalanche
JH. Derrick
J. W. Ferguson
San An- Ipoh
New Citizens and Transfers Mentioned in Sanderson Times
J M Whitely, longtime railroad pump operator at Dryden for twenty five years, has been transferred to Alpine for a similar post. His son Felix attended local school and graduated this year, marking a noted departure in the Sanderson Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Whitely
Dryden
Alpine
Felix
Sanderson
A Boy s Best Investment in Real Estate
McCallum sold this week 600 dollars for a block of land in the Sanford Addition to Louis Newton. He notes this is the fourth under eighteen who bought land, a sign that real estate is a lasting investment. Other buyers include Charley Harmon, a son of A M Denney of Kansas City, and a son of Chas Rogan of Austin.
Significance of sap ami sermon at Baptist Church
At The Baptist Church a mooted service on the significance of baptism is planned to be an effort toward real spiritual benefit. The evening service aims for a general nature with Sunday School at the usual hour. Everyone is cordial invited to attend these services.
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Eiger
H.C. Bass
Boy Wounded in Mountain Roadroom Rent Ad Scam
A boy was accidentally shot while handling a gun near a rental listing and mountain path four miles west of town. The bullet pierced the liver. C L Bush and W R Bells were nearby. The injured boy was helped to town, then transported toward El Paso where Dr. Hardy operated. Despite the grave wound, doctors report a possible recovery.
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Otk
C.L. Bush
W. R. Bells
Bpy
J. L. Fullengen
City
Dr. Hardy
Real Estate Purchase Requires Record Investigation
Investor must study records before buying property as advised by Supreme Court. Mentioned in Authoritative Land section and cautioned in this paper. The Avalanche for Job Printing.
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The
Supreme Court
Alpine Businessmen Back Colonization Drive for G H S A
Alpine businessmen subscribe 100 dollars toward the G H S A colonization campaign spanning towns from San Antonio to El Paso. Alpine to receive 5000 copies of a folder for agents Maule touts Alpine as a prime site for a first class tourist hotel noting its year round climate advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
San Antonio
el Paso
Maule
Short on Water and Local Shortages Hit Town
The town faced a brief water shortage during the first week of December. Local residents noted a dry spell and limited supplies at Ritchey’s, with reports of reduced groceries, pecans, walnuts, and beauty flour. The Ladies Aid Society and four Presbyterian men were mentioned in the brief account.
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Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Ladies Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpine Publishing Company, Incorporated
J. Yates
Rush
Adt
Alpine Studio
Sandiler
Natanehe
Ite
Republic
Candor
Mts Democratic
W. K. Shipman
W. H. Kokernot
Gonzales
J.R. Holland
F.L. Clark
W. H. Kokernot Ranch
L. F. Buttrill
P.C. Burney
J.H. Cunningham
Hayland
Eugene Parr
Marlin
T. M. Newton
Mertzon
Brother Andrews
Bev Greenwood
Geo. C. Miller
Marathon
Goesalee
Iit
Quanah
Andy Laird
Joe Irving
Blocker
Mac Blocker
Joe Stanley
Mexico
Sanderson Times
Cecil Brathwaite
London
el Paso Times
E.W. Taylor
J. A. Walton
At the Baptist Church
J. H. Derrick
Alpine Land Co
Masonic Bld’'G
Alpine, Texas
R. S.dod
the Avalanche
Ritchey’s
Beauty
FORD
Detroit
JAS
Normand
Marta
A. McCallum
G. KURT ._ LANGE
Slight’s Drug Store
Mitchell-Gillett Company
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