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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
4
Public notice commands publication for ten days in a local Drewster County newspaper. It concerns the probate of the will of T G Webb deceased and issuance of letters testamentary, hearings set at Alpine County Court during the November term.
In the 1925 Fire Prevention Week, J. J. Timmins State Fire Marshal urges local action to prevent fires by safer habits, better building standards, and improved fire departments. The piece cites insured losses, lives lost, and the need to curb ignition sources, with calls to clean up hazards and promote responsible behavior.
Francis Leary returns to Tampico after four months at the Buttrill ranch. Local social notes cover visits by McNeary Hargus, Gage of San Antonio, Rooney of EL Paso, and others. A serious injury to Jack Bettencourt on the Gage ranch prompts medical evacuation to San Antonio. Community events include a Presbyterian Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. Gatewood’s home and various arrivals, departures, and business deals in Alpine and nearby towns.
Ava C. Yates executrix announces settlement deadline for all debts and claims against the James Yates estate, Brewster County, Texas. Claimants must present by law at her Alpine residence, dated September 16, 1925, with notices published 9-24-48 and 9-24-41.
The administrator Bowles notifies all indebted persons and creditors of the estate of J T Weaver deceased of Brewster County Texas to come forward. Claims must be presented within the legal period at his Alpine Texas residence. The notice is dated September 16 1925.
Court notice declares Cora A. Martin seeks letters of guardianship for Allene Martin. Temporary guardian appointed Sept 5, 1925, with court term starting November 16, 1925, Alpine, Texas. interested parties may contest. Sheriff or constable to publish weekly for ten days in Brewster County newspaper.
Brewster County sheriff levies on railroad lands in Brewster County under a 1925 order of sale from the 48th District Court of Tarrant County in favor of Jno R Spivey against G H Flowers and W D Carpenter. The real estate described is Section 15 Block 211 of St Louis and Southwestern Railway Company lands.
The property of G H Flowers and W D Carpenter comprising six hundred forty acres in Brewster County Texas is to be sold at public vendue on the first Tuesday in November between 10 A M and 4 P M at the Court House door. The sale is by levy and order of sale and will be conducted for cash to the highest bidder. Publication is once a week for three weeks in Alpine Avalanche. Witness W N Gourley Sheriff September 12 1925.
By order of the Brewster County Court a sale is set for October 6 1925 at Alpine courthouse to satisfy a lien on a Ford Coupe model T1984 owned by A J White. The lien amount is 426.97 plus costs, in West Texas Motor Company versus X J White case No 243. W N Gourley Sheriff.
The church lists 8:00 a.m. Holy Mass and English sermon on the Gospel with Benediction and Sacrament followed by a 10:00 a.m. second Mass and Spanish sermon. 3:00 p.m. Sunday School and 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayers and sermon on Christian life. Weekdays 7:30 a.m. Holy Mass and Bible reading. All sincere non Catholics welcome.
The Church of Christ meets upstairs at the Court House on Sunday at 10 o'clock for Bible study and Communion. All are invited to attend.
The executors of the estate of C. A. Brown deceased of Brewster County Texas summon all creditors to present claims by law and settle debts. They reside at Alpine Texas and date this notice September 16 1925. Executors are Mrs Eula C Brown and Chas A Brown.
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