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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1921

Page

2

Brewster County Highway Bond Vote Sparks Local Debate

Alpine chamber of commerce plans November meeting to discuss a 3 000 000 bond issue for a hard surfaced east west highway in Brewster County with state and federal aid. Citizens urged to attend as secretary J M Pouncey notes county tax assessed value and district breakdowns while pledging value for money.

Brewster County Alpine Chamber of Commerce Aass Chamber of Commerce Spine State Highway Commission Dorilprereweter J. M. Pouncey

Regents Visit and Social Events at Sul Ross College

State Regents attended a day at Sul Ross College, inspecting buildings with President Marquis and meeting faculty. A luncheon featured venison donated by A Goeth, followed by a Shriners barbecue at Sunny Glen and speeches by board members.

Nowen Lef Board of Reqvents Nora Marquis Mies Bedell A. Goeth J.C. Bird McCutcheon Fort Davis Willis McCutcheon Sunny Glenna Naron Sarah Manna Eastern Star Goeth Board of Regents Normal College Sul Ross

Board members Speak at City Auditorium Assembly

Citizens gathered in the auditorium to hear brief addresses from each board member. The event showcased concise statements highlighting priorities and community concerns.

Mrs C A L Crown Leads Brewster Red Cross Membership Drive

Mrs C A L Crown general chairman for Brewster county announces district chairwomen across Cartons districts for the Red Cross campaign. Appointees in several wards and districts are named with reporting instructions to post daily membership gains for public information.

C. AL Crown Brewster County Commer Red Cross Cee Raines Jr Joe Hargess S. BE C. E. Mecool S. W Watson Sul Ross College J. BR Middlebrook Mlone High School Josephine Linn Meters Forest Robinson Salvador Caran Marathon Louis Granger Hatley Lajitas Lee Harrington McKinney A. Tirewn Siti Alr. C Pouncey Pub Seey

Christian Science Services at New Opera House

Sunday morning at 1 o'clock Christan Science Society invites all to a church service with the topic Mortals and Immortals in the new opera house.

New Opera House

Wells Progress and Prospects Near Kokernot Ranch and Area

Oil field notes report deep wells at Kokernot ranch near Hovey showing oil and gas potential as 1930 feet drilled, with clusing issues delaying drilling. Nearby wells like Nine Point Of and W. El Kokernot projects advance with alternating shale and sandstone strata and favorable structure. Various properties and leases offered for sale. several companies announce activity and upcoming drilling in Brewster County and Fort Stockton field.

Twin Cities Kokernot Ranch Hovey Finnell Bone Springs Syndicate Bone Springs Brewster County

Fort Stockton Field Drilling Delays Reported

Drilling on Lasewell No 3 paused awaiting arrival of a larger rig The Bower Hate Lamb Feindress No 6 well on section 592 delayed due to fishing work Grant Corporation Old Oregon Texas well on block 140 reaches 1180 feet in hard limestone casing work underway Humphrey's company casing Sherbino ranch drilling to resume once casing complete A new corporation is said to be formed.

Riggle A. & TY. Company W. EL. Kokernot Ranch Polk Prospecting Company Fort Stockton Troy-Graham Hate Lamb Oregon Texas Grant Corporation Humphrey Sherbino Ranch

Reclamation of Company to spud deep test near Del Rio

The Reclamation of Company plans a November spud for a deep test about 50 miles north of Del Rio with a barbecue and celebration at the site. Havaken Oil erects a second standard rig 15 miles east of Del Rio and rushes two locations. Kansas Oklahoma Oil ships a rig from Oklahoma to Del Rio field. Bower Hale & Lamb at Mitchell County reports 15 barrels daily. Harris well at San Angelo to be tested after water relief at 2545 feet. Johnson Company takes over Joe Bartles well with a long fishing job ahead.

del Rio Havaken Oil Company Kansas-Oklahoma — Oil Company Oklahoma del Rio Field San Angelo Johnson Company Joe Bartles

Used Cars for Sale by Casner Motor Company

Dodge Buick Essex Hudson Ford Overland Oakland offered at 150 to 1250 dollars. Some cars newly painted or rebuilt. Dependable descriptions and easy terms promised by Casner Motor Company. 42-tf.

Dodge Buick Essex Hudson Ford Overland Oakland Casner Motor Company

Sewing by Mrs Lynch Henderson Near Mrs Mover

Handwritten county page ad announces sewing services by Mrs Lynch Henderson near Mrs Mover, inviting neighbors to view examples and place orders for all kinds of alterations and garment work.

Brewster County Big Game Plentiful in Mountains

Alpine hunters report a boom in big game with bear meat and venison appearing like beef. Sam Harmon killed a fine black bear at the Jackson-Harmon ranch this week. Col Allan Palmer leading a party to the Alps mountains where a black bear over 100 pounds was taken. At least a dozen bears killed by Alpine hunters last week, with verison listed as a market drag.

Brewster County Mr. McMurray Sam Harmon Jackson- Harmon Col Allan Palmer Reney Alps Alpine

Bible and Missions Study Noted By Alpine Society

The W M S study class of the Methodist church met at Mrs. W. Van Sickle to study The Bible and Missions with Mrs. Van Sickle leading The Bible's Influence on Civilization. Members and guests discussed mission work in Korea and related history and schools after the program.

W. M.S. of the Methodist Church W. van Sickle Wm.s W. B. Hancock Korea Southern Methodist Derrick Anglo Korea School Webb Ivey Songdo Hancock

Study Club Meeting Notes November 3 1921

Mrs T G Harris hosted the Study Club on Thursday afternoon November 3 1921. President Mrs G W Martin presided. Mrs Georgia Smither’s resignation was accepted with regrets. Mesdames B F Berkeley and A

T. G. Harris Study Club G. W. Martin Georgia Smither Mesdames B. F. Berkeley

Card of Thanks for J. T. Ritchey

The Ritchey family thanks friends for their sympathy and ministrations during the illness and death of husband and father J. T. Ritchey. Mrs. Media Ritchey and family express gratitude for the kindness received.

J. T. Ritchey Media Ritchey

R R Timetable Southern Pacific Lines

Southern Pacific schedule lists East Bound trains No 110 Express at 657 AM No 102 Limited 359 PM West Bound No 109 Express 929 AM No 101 Limited 427 PM Kansas City Mexico and Orient South Bound No 25 arrives 115 AM North Bound No 20 departs 315 AM

Southern Pacific Kansas City Mexico Orient

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State Regents Christian Science Brewster Field Securities Holding Company G. HM. Flintham Notary Public Topeka Kanas Porthind Syndicate Altuda Oa Sacrifice John Young Land Co Western Petroleum Company Haddock Mr. Schuler Alyn Otis Turner Crown Syndicate Los Angeles Jurke Ranch Indiana Oregon-Texas Fort Stockton Field Lasewell No. 3 Ye Planty's Home Builders Service Alpine Lumber Co Bower, Hale & Lamb Mitchell County A. G. Pryde J. W. Cooper Singer Sewing Machines Marfa, Texas Alpine Society Notes W. M. S. Meetings J. McMillan Canadian Rockies M.L. Burke W. EL Caldwell H.W. Ferguson Jno. Gentry F. E. Gillett I. L. Martin J. R. Middlebrook John Perkins Stuckey M. J. Turney A. M. Turney C. D. Wood Lizzie Williams Julia Moran Gentry J. D. Jackson R. R Sapolio Enoch Morgan’s Sons CO Sole Manufacturers New York U.S.A Dodge Brothers Automobiles Home OF Standard Makes
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