Trail driver recalls 1867 cattle drive across Texas to Fort Sumner
John W. Newton recounts in the Del Rio News a 1867 cattle drive from the Brazos and Griffin country toward Fort Sumner New Mexico. He describes Indian raids, outlaws, and a two herd trek with 55 to 60 men, detailing route points like Phantom Hill Fort Griffin and the Pecos river crossing, while noting a letter from a comrade in San Antonio.
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Newton
San Antonio
Austin
Burleson
Finley
Belton
Clear Fork
Brazos River
Aue
Tit
Rateliff
Goodnight
Coryell County
Sular Loaf Mountain
Stout
Fort Griffin
Fish Creek Mountains
Griffin
Camp Cooper
Clear Park
New Orleans
San Francisco
Tians
Albany
Lynch
Phantom Hill
Overland Mail
Looper
Fort Chadburn
Old Fort Chadburn
Mustang Pawns
Big Lake
Pecos
Pecos River
W. B. Reynolds
New Mexico
Castler Mountains
Castler Gap
China Ponds
Fort Sumner
W. D. Reynolds
John
Charley Self
Levi Shaw
Fort Worth
Tam
Charley Goodnight
Kansas
Texas
John W. Newton
del Rio News
Cavern Elevators to Begin Work This Month at Carlsbad
Work on two new elevators for Carlsbad caverns to be installed this month after Washington advances 100000 for the project. The shafts will extend to about 150 feet below ground into the divine room, with cars carrying 15 to 20 visitors each to aid those unable to hike the exit.
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Carlsbad
XL. M
Carlsbad Caverns
Washington
Rainbow Girls Quilt Draw Narrows To Clinton Fell Ticket
Drawing held at Granada theatre for a Rainbow Girls quilt failed to produce winner 410 this past Saturday night. If unclaimed by week’s end, Mrs Clinton Fell holder of ticket 229 will receive the quilt. The Alpine Rainbow group made the quilt to raise funds for hall improvements and it remains on display at Torchheimers.
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Rainbow Girls
Granada Theatre
Clinton Fell
Seafon
Girls of the Rainbow
Alpine
Torchheimers
OBrien Elected Captain Of Bucks Soccer Team
OBrien, a scrappy 145 pound captain from Notre Dame style team, was chosen by teammates to lead the Bucks for the season. He will make his first appearance tomorrow at FS Paso, playing end against Austin High School etever in a rugged opening clash.
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Jack O'Brien
Bucks
Socfed
O'Brien
Paso
Autin High School
Ramirez announces marriage to Martinez in Fort Stockton
Daniel H. Ramirez of Alpine announces his marriage to Elydia Martinez of Fort Stockton. The wedding is set to take place in Fort Stockton on October 26.
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Daniel H. Ramirez
Alpine
Elydia Martinez
Fort Stockton
Highland Fair judging trip to Marfa sparks Fort Worth goal
Mr Felton's agriculture class attended the Highland Fair in Marfa October 9. Students judged twenty four cattle classes at two sales the registered cattle auction and a car lot feeders sale. Contest results list Patrick Wilkinson 650 Milam Wilson 540 Smith 524 Miller 503. The trip aims to select a three man team to compete at the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth March 28. Eleven boys work for the team with faculty sponsor Mr Felton. Attendees included A Fitzpatrick Gene Hill G Lattimore Jack Smith A Wilson Laurence Wetzig Drayton Boucher Wayne Milam Ben Whitefield Cecil LaBett Lowrine Miller.
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Felton
Marfa
Wilson Milam
Smith
Miller
Fort Worth
Texas
A. Fitzpatrick
Gene Hill
G. Lattimore
Jack Smith
A. Wilson
Laurence Wetzig
Drayton Boucher
Wayne Milam
Ben Whitefield
Cecil LaBett
Lowrine Miller
Local Breeders Win Share of Honors at Marfa Fair
Local breeders from Highland and surrounding counties captured prizes at the third annual Highland fair in Marfa. LeRoy Cleveland and Lloyd Mitchell competed in registered Rambouillet and white's classes, with Espy Brothers also earning top honors. The cattle show rose in quality, W. B. Mitchell won best blue ribbon in a class, and six heads sired by Prince Domino 116 did well. Profits from bull and heifer sales averaged above two hundred dollars, with a 400 dollar bull and cow noted. Visitors praised the northern buyers at the calf sale. Fort Davis booth won its class, Captain Jerry Gray of Presidio won top individual booth honors, and Kaffir exhibited by J. F. Miles of Alpine fared well against irrigated Rio Grande stock. Overall, attendees marveled at the agricultural display and called the fair a success.
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Atates Ernest Gibbons
Tri-County
LeRoy Cleveland
Marfa
Lloyd Mitchell
Ramboutliet
Mitchell
Espy Brothers
Gibbons
W. B. Mitchell
White Smith Brothers
Prince
Fort Davis
Jerry Gray
Presidio
J. F. Miles
Alpine
Rio Grande
Lobos and Indians Seek Break in Conference Tie Tomorrow
The Lobos and Indians, tied at three wins each after seven games since 1923, meet tomorrow to break the tie and claim top conference honors. If Sul Ross loses, top honors remain open. The series note lists seven games with results from 1923 to 1929, including scores against McMurry.
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Lobos
Indians
Meaurry-Sul
Tnames
McMurry Sul Ross
Alpine school report cards show mixed first-term averages
Pupils at Alpine schools received report cards marking the end of the first term. The junior and high schools reported a general average around 77, with some variation tied to standard tests earlier in the year. Teachers in the division worked to raise grades toward a common level.
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Junor High School
Instructors Group Grades Align With Standard Tests
The passage notes that groups of instructors had grades that ran nearly parallel to standard test scores, slightly higher in some cases. It suggests consistency between instructor assessment and standardized measurements despite minor elevation.
Alpine Club Women to Host Pottery Art Exhibit
The Alpine club women announce an American pottery exhibit to be held tomorrow in the Gram theatre building. It will run from 10 p.m. to 10 p.m., with all welcome to attend.
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Alpine Club
Club Women of Alpine Tomorrow
Gram Theatre
Notice Thone who have taken from the Cer
A damaged notice fragment mentions individuals taking items from a ceremony venue. The readable text provides limited names and actions, with no clear dates or locations to confirm specifics. Further context is needed to establish precise parties and the nature of the act.
Dapper Dan Raincoat Service Promises Value
A retailer touts Dapper Dan raincoat refurbishing as a lasting, affordable service. The ad claims old raincoats can be cleaned repaired and returned to good condition at low cost. It cites a long history of successful results and appealing value for customers seeking extended wear.
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Dapper Dan
County to pay costs of moving fence to regulation width
The county court voted to widen Medway No 3 to 100 feet, with the county covering fence relocation expenses if ranchers grant the extra land. The project aims to bring the state highway to regulation width across the route. A boxing match at Alpine carnival on October 31 is noted, with Deputy Sheriff Homer C. Tat arresting himself on an assault charge from a prior arrest.
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Commiestoners Court
Medway
Alpine
Root
PT. A. To
Homer C. Tat
Nashville, Tenn
Sunday Matinee at the Majave With Hello
Sunday matinee at the Majave offers Hello with Olfre Borden and Lloyd Hughes a rollicking comedy drama. Selected screening features a light program suitable for a daytime audience.
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Unday
Olfre Borden
Lloyd Hughes
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