Former Alpine constable killed in Best Texas shooting
George Hays longtime Alpine resident and constable was shot in the back by W J Coates during an arrest attempt in Best Texas. Coates also killed Abe Bean Rankin operator after shooting A Jones who was wounded. Coates then died by suicide at a Best hotel.
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George Hays
Alpine
Best
Texas
Southwest Tool & Supply Company
Hays
W. J. Coates
Big Lake
Coates
Anott
A. Jones
Jones
Abe Bean
Rankin
Ephone
Ray
Ray Hays
W. L. Coates
Mr. Hays
Miss Bean
Offi
Two Hereford bulls bought for Bird Ranch in Merkel trip
Mrs. J C Bird bought two Hereford bulls from C M Largent during a Merkel visit to boost the Bird Ranch herd near Alpine. The auction included six Aitte heifers, and Bird Ranch plans to keep a high grade stock. The piece also notes Red Cross relief work and local notices from the Avalanche and Big Lake News.
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J.C. Bird
Frank Woodward
Bird Babcock
Merkel
Alpine
Rankin to Get New Newspaper In Early December
Rankin Texas located thirty miles east of Big Lake will gain a new newspaper as publisher M A Wilson of Big Lake News returns from Fort Worth and Dallas with presses and equipment. The plan includes building a 20 by 30 foot plant north of the Rankin post office. The paper will debut about mid December with Wilson continuing the Big Lake News.
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Rank
Texas
Big Lake
Upton County
Orient Railroad
M. A. Wilson
Chet
Pecos River
Pecos County
Iran
Yates
Wilson
Davis Mountain Resort Opens New Post Office
Madern Springs resort atop the Davis Mountains now hosts a post office according to a recent report. The scenic getaway attracts many visitors and State travelers expected next summer.
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Davis Mountain Resort
Madern Springs
Davis Mountains
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Rothschild
Hermann Shoes
Oregon City
Luxite
Queen Quality
A. F. Robinson
San Antonio
Dallas
St. Louis
Mshoey
Samson Luggage
Alpine, Texas
Fifth Street
Reece Taxidermists
College Ave
Courthouse - Alpine
Alpine Transfer
J. A. Whitfield
Proprietor
Bird Ranch
American Red Cross
Avalanche Office
J. J. Roark
Highland Poultry Association
Brewster
Presidio
Jeff Davis
Roark
Big Bend
C. A. Brown
W. B. Hamilton
Lake News
Big Lake News
RED Cross
Pres
SUL Ross
Schubert
Marfa
Randy Kitchen
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