Alpine debates telephone franchise and sidewalk safety
The Alpine community considers granting a Pecos and Rio Grande Telephone Company franchise at the upcoming Commissioner’s Court session. Readers urge clear rules on pole placement and five foot sidewalks, noting alleys and corners are prone to obstruction. The piece also notes local political chatter and a forthcoming 1912 Democratic victory hint.
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Alpin
Commissioner's Court
Pecos & Rio Grande Telephone Company
Alpine
Mary
Lar
Local Capital Seeks Investment in Fiber Separating Machine
A portable fiber separating machine showcased in El Paso promises to boost Brewster county plants like techuguilla and sotol, offering potential community value as operations scale. The article notes market values per fiber length, the machine’s mobility, and calls for capital and brains to seize the opportunity. It also humorously contrasts education goals with current food costs and ends with a rural riff on lagrippe.
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Texas
el Paso
Brewster County
Secretary Weakley and Alpine Exhibit at Fair
A letter from Secretary W A Weakley of the Alpine Commercial Club details arrival at the San Antonio fair, booth setup, and the growing crowd. He notes colleagues improving the exhibit, the Brewster county display, and plans to enter for premiums while expressing homeward readiness and mixed crowd reactions.
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Weakley
Avalanche
W. A. Weakley
Alpine Commercial Club
San Antonio Fair
Knox
Atwater
Mr. Pyron
Attwater
Houston
Brewster County
Pyron
John Young
Sanderson
Local and Personal notes from Alpine area
Sheriff office ready to receive county and state taxes and expects a rush after year start. Deputy Watcox reports Alpine–Ft Stockton right of way deal and town property. D. W. Gourley returned from Presidio with daughter Mrs J A Walton visiting. Jewelry store man H J Casey installs new wall case. W R Brazeal ill but improving. Jacks contractor obtains steam shovel for works. Mr and Mrs T B Templeton visit San Antonio and Mot Gregor relatives. Nellie Blardone leaves for Port Lavaca. mother and sister to follow. One horsepower gasoline engine replaces windmill. Santa Claus visiting Alpine Hardware Co. Mrs M J Dodson of Marathon visiting daughter. W M French in Alpine on business. W B and F A Mitchell of Marfa visit Alpine. Capt C A Windus of customs service visits daughters. Fresh fish and oysters every Friday at Measday. Premium flour promoted.
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T. B. Templeton
San Antonio
Mot Gregor
Nellie Blardone
Port
Lavaca
Santa Claus
Alpine Hardware Co
M. J. Dodson
Marathon
W. M. French
Marathern
Alpine
W. B
F. A. Mitchell
Marfa
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Local Notices
Sunday services at 1 pm and 7 30 pm with Sunday school at 10 am and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm Choir practice Friday night Junior League Sunday 3 pm Public invited Pastor H M Suri Anja Wilson hosting a birthday dinner this afternoon Kansas City attorney Rees Turpin noted retirement and travel gossip Crawford Jacks and wives to return home W E Bogle vacationing at Col Bob Morrell ranch Measday to feature fresh fish and oysters weekly West Texas rope from A Williams Co Phillips at San Antonio fair Parr visits ranch Hirst New York canned goods Ritaheys fresh oysters Terry’s market Wichita Best flour at Guy Crawford Co Cranberries at Ritchey Shipman Commission Co buyer fat cattle Lackey building and Clay Robinson Co markets Meat from Terry’s market prompt delivery 10-5-11
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H. M. Suri
Haansz Confirms Democratic Affiliation for Next Year
The line states that Haansz will stay a Democrat for another year and notes possible use of his recipe in Texas before November 1912. It highlights political alignment and a potential regional application of a recipe.
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Mx. Haansz
Texas
Taincers Club to Give Reception Friday Night
Taincers Club will host a reception at their club rooms with a Mexican band for entertainment and a dance on the program. Dainty refreshments will be served during the evening, honoring members of the well known organization. Alpine Hardware Co offers the biggest line of stoves and ranges, Caldwell handling the best and cheapest feed.
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Stountaineers Club
Alpine Hardware Co
Caldwell
European Missions Bible Study Forum Held at Presbyterian Church
A Sunday program titled European Missions will be presented on November 12. Speakers include Addie Ferguson on Philippi Acts 16:12-20 Nao mi McDonald on Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9 Ora O Malor Berea 17 10 13 Lizzy Smith Athens 17 15 34 Cooke Atch son Cornth 18 11 8 Nelle Collins. The meeting starts at 4 pm at the Presbyterian church at 6 4 rock. All are cordially invited.
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Addie Ferguson
Tou + Phillippi
Naomi McDonald
Thessalonica
Ora O'Malor
Berea
Lizzy Smith
Athens
Cooke Atchson
Cornth
Nelle Collins
Tthe Presbyterian Church
Rock
Alpine Furniture Co Ad Offers Bed Springs at Ritehey's
Wanted. Prices on two rows of setal reads delivered at Alpine. Apply to W. J. Yates at Avalanche office. We carry the best bed spring made. Guarantee it. Alpine Furniture Co. Only the Best at Ritehey's.
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Alpine
W. J. Yates
Avalanche Office
Alpine Furniture Co
Death of Nellie Moss 13 Remains in News
The Avalanche reports Nellie Moss, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moss, died Tuesday night. It is the family’s first death in fourteen days. Funeral services were held at the family home yesterday afternoon as sympathy pours in for the bereaved family.
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Win Pamrur
Nellie
Joe Moss
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Washington
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Awsu
Texas Institution For the Education
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Alamo
Watcox
A.M. Denny
Northern Points
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Roperty
D. W. Gourley
Presidio County
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H. J. Casey
W. R. Brazeal
Jacks
C. A. Windus
Customs Service
Methodist Church
Anja Wilson
Jdlinner
Rees Turpin
Kansas City
L. Crawford
J. D. Jacks
Ton
W. E. Bogle
Col
Bob Morrell
West Texas
A. Walliams & Co
H. C. Phillips
Eugene Parr
Hirst Car
Ritchey
G. W. Martin
T. Weaver, Jr
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Terry's Market
Wichita
W. F. McGaughy
Shipman Commission Co
Lackey
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Terry
Onal Bank
W. B. Hancock
Taineers Club
Toltubetibets
Christian Endeavor
Ritehey's
Nellie Moss
Hawke's & Libby's
Patterson-E Eeans, Jewelry Co
Irae Roie
Huddleston & Company
Mitchell-Gillett
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