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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1929

Page

5

Marathon Fall Livestock Movement Shifts Rail Shipments

Large livestock movement along the T and N C railroad at Marathon includes about 75 carloads of steers and calves and 30 carloads of sheep sent to packing houses since November 1. Gage Cattle Company shipped 25 carloads while Hess Bros, Guy Combs, Longfellow and Haymond, and R W Arnold sent other consignments to Santa Fe, Missouri River, and El Paso markets. Hal B Ramsey, near Marathon, dispatched 22 carloads of young cattle to his lower ranch areas near Catarina and San Angelo, now based in San Antonio with interests at Marathon, Catarina and San Angelo.

Marathon D. N. Scott Gage Cattle Company Santa Fe Hess Bros Guy Combs Longfellow Haymond R.W. Arnold J & Sons Marfa Shely Brothers Peyton Packing Company el Paso Hal B. Ramsey

Bake Sale to be Held at Howell's Hardware Store

The Methodist bake sale will be held tomorrow Saturday at Howell's Hardware Store on Holland Avenue. Proceeds will support church missions and local charitable programs.

The Methodist Howell's Holland Avenue

Protests Over Loose Livestock On Alpine Streets

A homeowner in Alpine protests damaged yards due to loose livestock, citing city stock laws and insufficient enforcement. The letter details repeated incursions by cows horses and dogs, complaints about the city commission and the pound keeper, and questions whether homeowners receive fair support in beautifying Alpine.

Avalanche Alpine Avenue B Walker Street Bowles Jersey Henry T. Fletcher

Former Mines coach killed in hunting accident

E. J. Doc Stewart former Texas coach and last year’s Mines mentor was shot by a deer hunter 22 miles north of Kerrville. He was struck by buckshot at 75 feet after being mistaken for a deer. Will James of UT heard his shouts as the fatal shot rang out. Stewart had retired on Thanksgiving Day after a long coaching career across several states.

E. J Doc) Stewart University of Texas School of Mines Mucker Paso Kerrville San Antonio Stewart Will James B. ©. Graves Lobos Simmons University Mucker Ohio Texas Oregon South Carolina

Christian Science Thanksgiving Service Planned on East Holland

The Christian Science church on East Holland Avenue will host a Thanksgiving program next Thursday at 11 o'clock. A special music program will accompany the service as members offer thanks for the year's blessings.

Christian Science Church East Holland Avenue

Federation to Hold Meet Here Saturday

Women club members from the area gather at the Methodist church for the eleventh semi annual meeting of the Davis Mountain Federation of Clubs. Delegates hear welcomes and reports, with programs by Mrs. Bernal Slight and Mrs. Hi mn, and lunch at Holland hotel. Afternoon sessions include discussions, reports, a new officers election, and plans for next meeting location.

Methodist Church Davis Mountain Federation of Clubs A. C. Spalding Marathon Club Texas Bernal Slight el Progreso Jac H. W. Morelock State Federation Mineral Wells D. W. Collins Davis Mountain Himn Holland Hotel Apine Federation Yates McCracken Marsh Lea L. C. Ritchey

County Court Disposes of Several Cases in Brewster

Brewster county court completed a three day session begun last Monday. Judge C. D. Wood reports docket gearing up for February term with few criminal cases bound over. Five cases dismissed on swindling and bad checks charges with no arrests. In four civil cases for unpaid debts, judgments were entered against the editor with 6 percent interest until paid.

Brewster County Court C. D. Wood J. W. Frazer

Alleged Accomplice In Recent Shooting Fails to Make Bail

A. D. Driver, identified as an alleged accomplice of Amuel Pettis in a November 3 shooting that killed Jim Gallego and Abelino Ogas, did not post a $500 bond and remains in the county jail Pastor Justice W. H. Ragin ordered him bound over as a witness for the February term. The preliminary hearing showed Driver possibly owned the pistol and aided Pettis in a getaway, but the judge found evidence insufficient and Driver is held under watch as Pettis faces potential habeas corpus action with San Antonio attorneys representing him. Sheriff W. C. Hale supervises.

A. D. Driver Amuel Pettis Jim Gallego Abelino Ogas Justice Ofth Peace W. H. Ragin Pettis Driver Ragin Hunter Metcalfe Maffa San Antonio Jude A.M. Turney W. C. Hale

Lions Club to Form in Alpine with Pecos Lions aid

Alpine to form Lions Club next Tuesday at noon with a luncheon at the Holland Hotel. A. K. Owens says 24 businessmen will join as charter members. charter night set for December 17 with 157 visiting Lions expected. Owens notes Lions rank high in membership nationally, and the first project will sponsor an initiation program at Maria Pine. Officers include A. E Owens president and J. W. Bridges first vice president.

Pecos Lions Club Holland Hotel A. K. Owens Lions Club Rotary Kiwanis Owens The Texas Lions Whethout Petox Chapter Alpine Lions Maria Pine A. E B. Owens J. W. Bridges Roy Whiteside C.F. Eaton Third View aMey Secre Jack Edwards Campbell Barker J. W. Frazer Jimmie Keefer FE. Gaeglein Louis Forchhelmer

Well Known Mexican Woman Dies After Illness

Mestinba Fierro, a 40 year old Mexican woman, died Thursday morning at her home near the Catholic church where she had lived for years. She had suffered for weeks from debility and stomach trouble. Interment followed at the Mexican cemetery. She is survived by husband Jim Fierro and six children. Jim Fierro works at the Alpine Meat Market.

Mestinba Fierro Mesimba Fierro Jim Fierro

Sal Ross To Offer Evening College Classes

Townspeople request prompt expansion of Sal Ross college offerings. Victor Smith leads the plan to hold once weekly evening classes in drafting mechanics drawing and fabricating. Interested residents should apply by letter to Miss Nena Linn, registrar, noting desired work. Credit may be available for those with accredited high school education.

Sal Ross College Victor Smith Publicscheme Mith Misenna D. Linn

Bucks Found In Davis Country Opens Deer Season

Ft. Davis November 20. First day of the deer season drew many out of county hunters to town. The first buck brought in was by E. E. Mitchell, head mason on the new schoolhouse project.

Ft. Davis Fort Davis Buck E. E. Mitchell Mason

Hunters on the Sproul Rivalry Mentioned in Feud Years

Hunters on the Sproul and figures such as George Fowlkes ranches along with C D McNatt reported bringing in similar trocks though not as plentiful as past years. So far as known few local men killed off too generously last Feud and in previous season.

George Fowlkes C. D. McNatt

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