Wilson Wins Presidency and Local Races in Brewster
The El Paso Herald notes Democratic gains with Woodrow Wilson poised to win the presidency. Local Brewster and Presidio County races show J. A. Walton leading Sheriff race in Brewster, with Marathon and Fort Stockton results reflecting shifts. Turnout reported at Marathon courthouse and Alpine precincts.
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Presidio County
Pheips. Chastain
R. H. Crawford
Dan
Coffman
J.P
Marathon
W.F. McGaughy
H.T. Fletcher
Syl Adams
Jas. Lafarelle
Brewster County
J. A. Walton
Lover M. W. Jordan
Walton
Jordan
Terlingua
Alpine
Presidio
D. W. Gourl
Gourley
Fort Stockton Set for Nov 12 13 Celebration
Word arrives that Fort Stockton will host the Stockton Celebration on November 12 and 13 marking the completion of the Orient into Fort Stockton. Excursion rates will draw visitors from north and east, Alpine residents plan to attend, and Secretary Moffett of the Commercial Club is urged to collect names for transportation and lodging. Sunday services at the Methodist Church include a 1 a m sermon by a former West Texas Conference minister, with Epworth Leaguers meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m to elect officers. The Missionary Society meets Thursday at 4 p m at the parsonage with Mrs. James Cotter presiding. Everybody welcome. H M Smith, Pastor.
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Fort Stockton
Stockton
Alpine
Moffett
Commercial Club
Trans
West Texas
Cuero
del Rio
Methodist Church
Epworth Leaguers
the Missionary Society
James Cotter
Mesdames
J. A. Walton
Irving Gourley
Robert Humes
Joseph Hord
H.M. Smith
Alpine News Highlights Local Visitors and Developments
Local notes report J Sterling Skaggs visiting Alpine from Farming ton and remarking on town growth. George H Yates tests a new well at 40 gallons per minute while planning a gas engine and fruit trees. A glass eye accident befalls J A Dewees, treated without serious harm. Other items note travels of L D Murray and Mr and Mrs Shipman, Nay Bowles returning to Alpine, and Mrs C F Kimball visiting Paris Texas. Alpine Power Plant hopes to resume by December. The Marfa New Era mentions New York Giants possibly training in Lobo Texas, with hotel plans and climate seen as favorable for spring practice. Dr J B Stewart to return from Throckmorton. J B Irving ships steel cars from Pecos to Dalhart. Local classifieds invite readers to list property with M C McGaughy.
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Geo. H. Yates
C. F. Kimball
Paris
Texas
Robt. Greenwood
Marfa
Felix
Fort Stockton
Alpine
New York Giants
Lobo
el Paso
Dunbar
Fritz Wey
E. F. Higgins
Paso
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Washington, D.C
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United States
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Ft. Stock- Montana
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Odom
Eric
W. W. Bogel
Hlh. Kilpatrick
Walter Ellison
Davis County
Bob Slight
Turney
Lease, Ragin and
Fletcher
M. T. Chastain
Milt
D. C. Bourland
Jack Allen
Sanders ‘Son
Joe Bean
Mr. Alllen
Fort Davis
W. E. Pruett
J. B. Davis
Mr. Davis
J.C. Wilson
J. Sterling Skaggs
Farmington, NM
Jim P. ‘Wilson
Skaggs
J. A. Dewees
L. D. Murray
W. K. Shipman
Murray
Orient Road
Christian Endeavor
J. C. Wilson
Elgin
R. C. Phelps
Kames County
Constable Phelps
Nay Bowles
Tucson
Arizona
N.Y
J. B. Stewart
Throckmorton
J. B. Irving
Pecos
Dalhart
MccGaughy
Sonaaiee
R. B. Slight & Co
Ambassador and Statesman
Guy Crawford & Co
Clarence Hord
Liei
Dean
Alpine Mercantile Co
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