Heroic Texas mail robbery tale from 1912
A 1912 Texas robbery on the Sunset Flyer near Dryden prompted a pay reward. David A. Trousdale, then in the Express Car, used cunning and a hidden ice mallet to outwit two armed bandits, aiding the safe recovery of valuable mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Pecos
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
David A. Troustale
David A. Trousdale
Dryden
Tex
Trousdale
Bansit
United States Mail
Trouxvale
Troutale
Legion Plans Addition to American Lefton Auditorium
Plans and specifications for an addition to the auditorium at the American Lefton hut are out for bids by December 1, announced by Pat Read commander of Big Bend post Alpine. Architect Emmett T. Jackson of San Antonio drew the 69 by 50 foot addition to include stage, store rooms and cloak room. The project will expand dance floor space by about 2000 square feet and join the existing quarters on the east with a connection that allows the auditorium to be closed from the club when not in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Read
Big Bend Post
Alpine
Emmett T. Jackson
San Antonio
Read
Alpine Residence Damaged by Halloween Fire
Fire damaged an Alpine residence on South Hill last Thursday evening, believed accidental or unknown origin. Mr and Mrs Earl Bowers occupied the home near F E Weyerts, with flames gaining headway before discovery by Mr Bowers. The house and furnishings were badly damaged. fire was put out by the volunteer department. The house was owned by M N Bobo and insurance coverage was reported. In Cumberland, James P Moore received a suspended sentence and a caution for taking his 9 year old son to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bowers
South Hill
F. E. Weyerts
Bowers
M. N. Bobo
James P. Moore
Cumberland
Lobos Set For Silver City Clash Tomorrow
The Lobos travel to Silver City for a pivotal game amid a mix of returning players and uncertain strength from New Mexico. Expected lineup includes Colvin and Carlson at ends, Tipps and Graves inside, with Pierce Warnock and Dobbs in backfield. Murray or McNeil ready from injury.
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Vom
Silver City
Big Wolves
Labos
Colvin
Carl J
Tipps
Graves
Fowler
Grimes P
Pierce
Warnock
Martin
Dobbs
Murray
McNeil
Lobos
West Texas
Oanmo
Veteran Customs Officer Dies After Surgery in Marathon
Wilson Bourland, . veteran U.S. customs officer, died Wednesday night at Turner hospital after being moved from Castalon for emergency appendix surgery two weeks earlier. He served 18 years at border posts, lived in Brewster County since 1905, and ranched near Marathon. A 32nd degree Mason, he was unmarried and survived by two brothers, R. W. Bourland of Marathon and B. J. Bourland of Okt, Texas. Funeral services held at Marathon yesterday afternoon.
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Wilson Bourle
U. 8
Tur‘ney
Castalon
Bourland
Customs Service
Brewster County
Marathon
Alpine Men Confer With Governor and Parks Board
The Alpine parks committee from the chamber of commerce reported satisfactory results after meeting Gov Allred and the parks board in Austin. They discussed proper procedures for acquiring grants for the Big Bend park area in the southern county. Governor Allred promised to visit the park area later this month during a hunting trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
H. W. Morelock
B. F. Berkeley
J. E. Casener
State Highway Officials Visit Alpine Area
A group of state highway officials led by John Wood and Gib Gil- Shrist visited Alpine early this week en route to Fort Davis and Marts. No public road work plans were announced and no definite statements were issued about projects in the area. The party also included Pletcher, equipment engineer, and Guy Lott, division engineer.
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Alpine
Fort Davis
Marts
John Wood
Gib Gil- Shrist
Pletcher
Guy Lott
Governor to Speak in Alpine at Late November Visit
Hallowe en carnival drew large crowds with a chili supper bingo cake walk and novelty acts led by Miss Clemma Billingsley. Senior Margaret Pletcher won queen with attendants from other classes. a possible governor speech in Sul Ross College area around Nov 20 is noted amid deer hunt plans. Alpine Baptists also attend the Texas convention in Houston with several church members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burcham Pta
Hallowe'en
Sul Rose
Hollard Avenue
OM Mission Cafe
Clemma Billingsley
Margaret Pletcher
Mary Virginia McIntyre
Virginia Halland
Hal Marie Pattos
Tom Stovell
Bill Blevins
James V. Allred
Alpine
Carl Nesbitt
Stanford Payne
Sul Ross College
Jones-Coffelt Ranch
Marfa
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Houston
Alpine Church
Baren Sparks
Mrs. Sparks
Mesdames Josie Bennett
EM. Thornton
J. C. Bird Ray Spence
Lobos Lose Thrilling Game to Simmons Cowboys
Oscar Williams reports in Abilene that the Sul Ross Lobos fell 15 to 9 to Hardin-Simmons Cowboys in a tense Friday night clash. The Lobos fought hard, matching the strong defensive play and keeping the score tight through the final whistle. Both teams showed fight and dedication in a game described as dramatic and hard fought in a packed stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Williams
Sul Ross
Hardin-Simmons Cowboys
Abilene
Many Acres In Davis County Opened To Hunters This Season
Davis County opens more ranch lands to hunters for the season amid reports of ample deer. Areas include Uap find-Down ranch and Medley George, Pranie Jones, McCutcheon land, Kokercot estate, Henderson ranch, Tule Philips and neighbors. Officials note more male deer this year and hope a robust hunting season.
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Davis County
Fort Davis
Uap
Army of Buckster
Medley George
Pranie Jones
C.F Jones
McCutcheon Land
Kokercot ‘Etry
Henderson Ranch
Granada theatre Money Night favors Davis for prize win
Charles Davis son of Mr and Mrs Curly Davis wins the Granada theatre Money Night prize of 25 dollars. Catherine Palmer of Cincinnati marks her 100th birthday by laundering her own linen.
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Granada Priz
Charles Davis
Curly Davis
Granada Theatre
Catherine Palmer
Ciscin ‘Nati
Glory of Oed by Herd of Cattle
Barry Scobee recalls a vast cattle drive in the old West. More than two thousand Hereford moving from Up-and-Down ranch across Davis mountains, tied to a ten year lease. The San Antonio widow Neely and Walter Novi’s family own the herd. The drive spans miles, with cowboys guiding stock through mountain passes toward new pastures in a storied convoy.
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Old West
Chisholm Teall
Davis Mountain
Urn Neley
San Anton
Walter W. Novi
Calle
Jett
Davia
Fteen
Moving Negley cattle and the U up and Down brand history
The Negley herd moved past observers in a vast cattle movement worth about eighty thousand dollars. Sam Livedecke, longtime foreman, oversaw seven hundred steers remaining to be moved before mid November. The U up and Down brand, later changed to Zig Zag, was seen on many fat cows, while the Locke ranch in Concord, connected to founder’s heir Drs Violet Tocke Melver, remains intact and leased or sold.
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Negley
Lls
Sam Livedecke
Newley
Moving Herald
Neeley
Gage
Locke
Concord
Nhl
Netleys
Davis County
Uni
Henley
Jon
Peace Day observance planned for Alpine next Monday
Plans in Alpine outline Armistice Day events including a parade from Legion hall at 1 pm, a football game at Jackson Field at 2 30 pm, and an Armistice ball at 9 pm funded by local clubs. Prizes for parade entries total hundreds of dollars with prizes for best decorated vehicles and floats. The parade features Sul Ross College, Sul Ross students, and local schools, while Muses Scannell will have his name on a Washington cornerstone.
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Alpine
Berta Lassiter
American Lewion
Sul Ross College
Midi School
veehiele—Sons Club
American Legion
Ford
Brewster County Motors
Chevrolet
Casner Motor Company
Chrysler
Plymouth
Har’ Motor Company
Rotary Lab
T. R. Moody
Harry Smith
Irma Lee
College Avenue
Legion Hall
Holland Avenue
Jackson Field
Fabens High School
Sul Rows College
Leselon Hall
Ambassadors of Melody
Fall Movement of Cattle From This Area Is Started
The fall movement of cattle from these ranges began this week with a shipment of a tram road of mixed stock by H. L Kokernot and Son from their ranches north of here to their Palomas ranch near Uvalde. The Kokernots will ship about 700 to 800 head to Peyton Packie Company in El Paso, the first shipment yesterday and the second to go Sunday.
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H. L Kokernot & Son
Here
Palomas
Uvalde
Kokernots
Peyton Packie Company
el Paso
Alpine Juniors Triumph Over Marfa Juniors 19 to 7
Alpine Juniors beat Marfa Juniors 19 to 7 in a Wednesday road game in a neighboring town. The return matchup follows a Halloween 6 to 0 Alpine win here. Next, Alpine hosts Po Stocktoy Juniors at Jackson Piel field tomorrow at 2.00 PM. Coach Peyton Cain praises his strong squad and urges fans to attend.
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Alpine
Marfa
Alpine Juniors
Marfans
Hallowe'en
Po Stocktoy
Jackson Piel
Peyton Cain
Alpine Fars
Bucks Dominate Andrews High 51 to 0 in Wide Victory
The Bucks overwhelmed Andrews High 51 0 on Saturday, with the entire team in strong form and Coach Dena wed steering the squad. Armistice Day Monday promises a tough test against Pubens High, a big fast squad coached by Blanton Métans and Sidon Rob Sean. The Fabens club looms as a heavy challenge, set for a post parade game at 2 20 pm.
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Bucks
Andrews
Dena
Pubens Hh
Fabens
Ducks
Fabens Team
Blanton
Métans
Sidon Robsean
Ros Griabrs
All Business House Wide
de Aondag
Aes Tanaere
Takes Over Management Of Garbage Disposal Business
P T Rows and family relocate from Stanton and Mr Ross assumes charge of the garbage disposal business formerly run by Captain Hall. Hall left late last week and plans to report for duty with the British air forces. He was a World War I ace with the British army.
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P.T. Rows
Stanton
Mr. Ross
Captain Hall
Hall
Marion Boyd Buried at Marathon in 1935
Marion Buttrill Boyd, daughter of the late LP Buttrill and Mrs. Margaret Buttrill, born November 29 1897 died October 29 1935. She attended Our Lady of the Lake college in San Antonio, married Abe Boyd in 1919, and was devoted to the Catholic church. Funeral services were held at the Roy Stillwell home with Father Juan Beltran officiating. pallbearers included Mah Clark, A C Spakting, Roy Stulwell, Zenas Decie, O P Bling ey, and L Ritchey.
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Marathon
Marion Buttrill Boyd
LP. Buttrill
Margaret, Buttrill
Marion
Our Lady of the Lake College
San Antonio
Abe Boyd
Missden
Texas
Saanan
Margaret Buttrill
Mission
P. T. Lewy
Roy Stillwell
Pather
Juan Beltran
Messrs
Mah Clark
A. C. Spakting
Roy Stulwell
Zenas Decie
O. P. Blingey
L. ©. Ritchey
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Express Messenger
Auditor
Legion
Blaze Hallowe'en
Silver
NEW Mexico Teachers College
Wilson Bourland
Governor
Parks Board
State Highway Dept
PTA Frolic
Allred
Simmons
Pack
Cowboys
Barry Scobee
Fors ——As
Corres
Hisholm Trailisg Iste
Muses Scannell
United States Immigration Service
Polvo
Rio Grande
Department of Labor
Washington
Mr. Scannell
van Horn
Val Verde County
Oklaha
Stockton
Tomorro
Andrews High
Fabens High
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