Brewster County Election Closes Quietly with No Opponents
A. P. Folsom wins County Attorney and B. Fr. Billingsley Animal and Hide Inspector without opposition. J. B. Irving becomes Commissioner Precinct No 1, D. W. Gourley reelects in Precinct No 3, J. D. Jackson defeats James Dawson for Precinct No 2 with 48 to 21. Fred Clark reelects in Precinct No 4. W. J. Hord named Justice of Peace Precinct No 1, E. T. Y. Fuller constable Precinct No 1. Marathon precinct has no candidate for Justice of the Peace. 12 votes for G. W. Tyndall and 8 for R. H. Crawford. Largest Alpine vote ever, but election orderly. Terrell law praised.
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A. P. Folsom
B. Fr. Billingsley
J. B. Irving
D. W. Gourley
J. D. Jackson
James Dawson
Fred Clark
W.J. Hord
Justice of Peace of Justice
E. T Y. Fuller
Justice of the Peace
Marathon
G. W. Tyndall
R. H. Crawford
Alpine
Terrell
Judicial Race Clarifies Brewster County Vote Totals
Brewster County residents split for district judge with Thomas leading North Alpine and various towns reporting countywide majorities. Thomas gains margins in Jeff Davis Pecos Maverick Kinney while Val Verde and Presidio tilt Moore, shaping a close statewide result. The December Velu eator and holiday sections follow with cultural notes and poetry.
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Brewster County
North Alpine
Thomas
Moore
Cienega
Haymond
Jeff Davis
Pecos County
Fort Stockton
Sanderson
Dryden
Maverick County
Kinney County
Val Verde
Presidio County
Marfa
Shafter
Alamito
Public exchange over poem refusal in Baltimore American
A contributor asks the editor for grounds of refusal to a recent poem. The editor agrees to give a true statement of the case after a brief hesitation, marking a polite, formal exchange in the Baltimore American.
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Baltimore American
Morris and Van Sickle Form Southwest Texas Law Firm
Judge Frank G. Morris and Judge Wigfall Van Sickle of Alpine announce the creation of Morris and Van Sickle a law firm practicing in Brewster and surrounding counties and in U S courts at San Antonio and El Paso. Judge Van Sickle previously served Brewster County judge and state legislator. Judge Morris long practiced in Austin including a twenty five year tenure as a leading attorney and ten years as district judge in the capital. A Japanese Minute is related about a child imitating animals at a Christmas party and a prince mimicking a cat frightening a household pet.
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Frank G. Morris
Austin
Alpine
Wigfall van Sickle
Morris & van Sickle
Brewster
United States
San Antonio
el Paso
van Sickle
Texas
Morris
Ellen Terry Discovers A Poorhouse Servant’s Ambition
The famed actress Ellen Terry once took a girl from the poorhouse to train as a servant. The girl proved hopeless, breaking plates and everything she touched, and was dismissed. Before leaving she was asked about her future work, replying she could always try the stage if necessary.
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Ellen Terry
Miss Terry
Violet color said to stimulate eye and skin health
A discussion notes violet’s strong eye stimulation from electric light and large public lamps. It claims violet dresses and draperies cause eye cases and skin troubles seen by dermatologists.
Hints for Bridegrooms from the Washington Post
A Washington man laments the lack of guidance for grooms as brides receive many rules. He argues grooms face ridicule in ceremonies and urges practical hints so husbands appear sincere without seeming ridiculous.
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Washington
Washington Post
George Francis Train Quips on Insanity and Peanuts
The quote attributes to George Francis Train ponders how a village of peanuts would respond if a coconut rolled in. It reflects Train’s sharp, satirical take on public perception and eccentric remarks.
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George Francia Train
George Francis Train
Teeth and manners in old sayings
A compact compilation of quips on age and character from nineteenth century sayings. The notes contrast horses’ teeth with chickens’ age markers and advise tactful critique of laziness, urging polite language toward those too contented to seek wealth.
Western Texas Mining Meeting Set for Marfa
The mining men of western Texas will meet in Marfa on November 12. The gathering is expected to draw a large turnout from the region and boost Texas mining industry. Secretary Gifford of the International Miners' Association aims to bring a strong El Paso delegation, though no list is finalized. W. W. Turney plans to attend and depart Friday night. Gifford may also attend depending on irrigation congress duties.
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Texas
Marfa
Tex
Gifford
International Miners’ Association
el Paso
National Irrigation Congress
W. W. Turney
el. Paso
Pecos River Too High For Journeys To Alpine
J Myres began a trip toward Alpine with goods from Albert Prescott but found Pecos river conditions perilous and returned to Ozona Texas.
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J, Myres
Albert Prescott
Pecos
Ozona Texan
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