Medium Gets Wires Crossed in Spirit Message Night
At the Modern Spiritualists' society first meeting in El Paso a self described medium, Joe Miller, claimed messages from the spirit world predicting another revolution in Mexico. Objects on a table were used to receive signs, with a woman receiving enthusiastic replies via keys that later proved not to be hers. The event stressed there were no commercial aims.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Joe Miller
Miller
FOR SALE Classified items include produce gear and furniture
Classifieds list apples jelly, bulbs and canna plants, a treadle Singer, electric stove, motor and stereo. Also featherbeds, fryers, Hereford bulls, ranch lease, furnished rentals, a four room house, watch charm, spectacles, milk and eggs. Located in Alpine and El Paso area with several contact names and phone numbers.
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A. T. Emiron
W. J. Stark
Texas
College Ave
W. J Smith
Presidio County
J. E. Casner
el Paso
Alpine and Marathon Teachers Paid Partially by Warrants
Alpine and Marathon school districts face money shortages as tax receipts lag, forcing teachers to receive three monthly warrants totaling a month's salary. Stores accept warrants for essentials, and officials hope tax penalties and interest remissions encourage payment before year end. counties and Alpine city operate nearly on credit due to late tax payments.
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Alpine
Marathon
Henry Fletcher
Esterday
Eason
Stationary Fireman Examinations Open to Public
The United States Civil Service announces openings for stationary fireman positions at high and low pressure plants with a November 1 2002 application deadline. Salaries range to $1,200 yearly with deductions for furlough and retirement. Elizabeth Crawford, Secretary, Civil Service Board of Examiners, provides full details. A separate odd anecdote notes James Curry of Alton Illinois suing over a neighbor's rooster crowing.
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United States Civil Service
Amumiaion
Freman
Office of Public
Natonal
Washington, D.c
Elizabeth Crawford
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
McMurry entertains with bridge and Halloween flair
Mrs. D. McMurry hosted a Monday bridge gathering with guests including Mesdames Carl Thain Rush Moody R. J. Ratitt D. Wood H. G. Watson Arch Allen Todd Patton W. H. Terry Jr. Lee Kokernot J. W. Shepperd Ernest Mollison J. L. Eason Bob Yarbro attended during tea. Halloween touches appeared in decor and candy prizes for Mrs. H. G. Watson who had the high score. Contract club enjoyed the chuck wagon dinner at ranch hosted by Mrs. Kokernot with prizes for table high scores and attendance by several ladies.
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McMurry
D. McMurry
Mesdames Carl
Thain
Rush Moody
R. J. Ratitt
Bob Yarbro
H.G. Watson
Lee Kokernot
Douglas McMurry
West Mollison
Mesdames Zeb Decie
Lawrence Hord
Calvin St. Clair
W. H. Terry, Jr
Kokernot
Local figures named in scattered OCR fragment
The readable portion lists Clair, Zeb Deele, Bernal slight, Wells McIntyre, Gay Meriwether, John Gillett, Clay Holland, R A Memurry, Douglas McMurry, George tivineston and W H Terry as named individuals in the archival item.
Mrs Fletcher Hosts Contract Club Meeting
The home of Mrs Henry Fletcher hosted a contract club gathering on Wednesday afternoon with roses and chrysanthemums for decor. Simple refreshments and inexpensive prizes were provided. high prize went to Mrs Douglas McMurry. Attendees included Mesdames Clay Holland W H Terry W M Terry Jr Shirley Seales Wells McIntyre John Gillett and host Mrs Pleveher.
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Fletcher
Nenry Fletcher
Douglas McMurry
Mesdames Clay Holland
W. H. Terry
W. M. Terry, Jr
Shirley Seales
Wells McIntyre
John Gillett
Pleveher
Junior Study Club Hosts Review of The Good Earth
Mrs E Dennis entertained the Junior Study club Tuesday evening with a Halloween decorated living room. Miss Leitha Chaffin reviewed The Good Earth by Paul Buck as the group studied The Novel. Guests included Mesdames Fortner Duncan Scannell Reid Young and Misses Pennington Dennis Berkeley Smith Chaffin.
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NIOR
Dennis
E. €. Dennis
Leitha Chaffin
Paul Buck
Mesdames Jnc. Fortner
Russell
Mrs Spencer Hosts Halloween Themed Bridge Tea
Mrs Norman Spencer entertained at contract bridge Thursday with a Halloween motif in accessories and the salad course. Miss Clemma Billingsley, winner of high score, was presented a devil's food cake as guests including Mia James Durham and several listed ladies attended.
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Spencer
Norman Spencer
Contract Bridge
Clemma Billingsley
Mia
James Durham
J. L. Eason
Ernest Mollison
C.D. Wood
A. M. Sampley
Alpine Junior High Pupils Observe Fire Prevention
During Fire Prevention Week October 9 to 15 Alpine Junior High School students in grades five through eight created posters on fire prevention. PTA members viewed the display, praised the effort, and local business leaders noted its role in maintaining a low insurance rate for the town.
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Nation
Alpine
Many Changes In Location Of East Texas Capitals
East Texas counties moved capitals as railways and development shifted centers. Shelbyville to Center in 1887, Homer to Lankin after railroad route survey. Milam to Hemphill in 1887. Pennington to Trinity then Groveton. Polk to Livingston with 1882 railway. Town Bluff to Woodville. Burkeville near Newton, Newton the seat. Hardin to Kountze as sawmills grew along old railroad.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Shelbyville
Shelby County
Bob Parker
Pot
Parker
Homer
Angelina County
Houston Ast and
West Texas
Lankin
Milam
Sabine County
Hemphill
Pennington
Trinity County
Trinity
Groveton
Moscow
Polk County
Houston East and West Texas
Livingston
Town Bluff
Tyler County
Woodville
Sabine River
Burkeville
Newton
Hardin
Hardin County
Sabine and East
Lucky Persons Win Suits Through Model Tailors Offer
Tailors have run a co operative suit selling plan for twelve weeks offering weekly prizes. Entrants may win a suit or $25 in trade credit, with payments totaling $25 over twelve weeks. Early winners include A Beard $5, Booker Connally $7, Charles Osle $9, and M J Mooreman $11.
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Lucky Persons
A. Beard
Booker Connally
Charles Osle
M. J. Mooreman
Blasting Interrupts Electric Service Near Paisano
Work of blasting on the right of way near Paisano will briefly interrupt Alpine electric service. C P L manager Don Littleton said interruptions occur when blasts are set off, with high line service cut for a few minutes. Timed between 1 20 p m and 6 20 p m, customers are asked to plan around the outages for safety. St James Episcopal Church announces services with church school at 10 a m and Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 a m, inviting all to attend.
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Paisano
Alpine
Don Littleton
Church
Paul D. Newell
Hints for Homemakers by Jane Rogers
Homemaker tips advise replacing a worn kitchen table top with a sheet of pressed wood to prevent warping. Guidance covers practical wood choices from a lumber dealer and quick methods to fix staining and finish. The fragmentary text mentions boiling, heating sugar, and home warming steps with uncertain specifics.
Balance Sheet Fragments Highlight Bank Liabilities and Assets
Readable OCR lists various banking items including surplus, circulating notes, deposits, time deposits, bills payable, and certified or cashier checks outstanding. Mentions due to banks and other abilities, indicating incomplete ledger notation from a historical financial page.
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United States
Banking House Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
U. 8
Take a Pinch of Black-Draught For Distress After Meals
A Dawsonville Georgia man suffered distress after meals with sour stomach and gas and bilious spells. He began using Thedford's Black-Draught and experienced relief, continuing to keep it on hand. He finds a pinch after meals helps prevent headaches and keeps the system in good order. Now available in syrup form for Cutout.
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Jen Higgkins
Dawsonville
Higgins
Thedford
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Alton
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Unior High School
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Pia
Ster
Mary Pancoast Bogel
Central Ward
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First National Bank
Alpa
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Otis E. Scales
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Hancock
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