Local notices and social columns from Marathon area
Jim Manning drove from his ranch near Terlingua Monday with J Adams accompanying him home Tuesday. Visitors include Mrs Spencer and son Rye of Haymond and Mrs Mercer of El Paso. Rev Chas Totty returned from El Paso where he attended court. Mansfield family from Sanderson visited Laura at school. Mr and Mrs Sol Kelly of Sonora visited Rooney family. John Gardner family returned from Sanderson. Cal Word of Del Rio visiting on O T Word Glass Mountain ranch. William Bates and Vernon McIntyre on business at Lloyd Wade ranch. W K Elackinney Springs and K B Kened from their ranches. Homer Cochran returned from Arizona. Mrs Jim Roberts and others visited. Will Warwick and Fred White from Page & Black area. Will Bennett sold his adobe cottage to J G Reininger. John Wade sold 300 cows to Ed Decie. Pump repairer En a few days here with his To the Public We have purchased the grocery business of Guy Crawford & Co. and invite former patrons to continue trade. Alpine Mercantile Co advert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Manning
Terlingua
J. Adams
Mrs. Spencer
Rye of Haymond
Chas. Totty
el Paso
W. H. Mansfield
Sanderson
Laura
N. Cockrell
M.A
Page & Black
Will Bennett
J. G. Reininger
Baptist Church
John Wade
Ed Decie
Guy Crawford & Co
Alpine Mercantile Co
Advt
Citation by Publication in Jeff Davis County Texas
Public notice commands unknown heirs of J C French and James Dawson to appear in the Jeff Davis County District Court at Fort Davis on the first Monday in January 1915 to answer a petition filed October 6 1914 in case No 250 by J M Groesbeck suit for land title and possession based on a 1910 ownership claim describing two surveys and associated certificates and deeds, with publication required weekly for eight weeks prior to return day. James Stewart clerk seals the order.
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State OF
Texas
Jef Davis County
J. C. French
James Dawson
You
Third Judicial District
Sand Judicial District
Jeff Davis County
Fort Davis
J. M. Groesbeck
James’ Dawson
Jeff Davis
Crims
Board of Galveston Cou
John D. Groesbeck
John C.french
John Mat
Varas Nthe N. F
Lin
India
Missioners of Claims
Board of Land Commisioners
Galveston County
Johny Matson
John C. French
Atin
James Stewart
A.D
Jastes Stewart
Davis County
Brewster County Rich Quicksilver Source In West Texas
Dr. W B Phillips of the University of Texas says Brewster County hosts some of the world’s richest quicksilver deposits in the Electra oil horizon near Fort Worth. He criticizes past state mining policy and praises a five percent royalty plan while noting only one mine operates amid high prices and rising demand. A Bureau field party led by J E Edden and W F Bowman surveys Brewster for mineral and oil prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
United States
Fort Worth
W. B. Phillips
Bureau of Economic Geology
University of Texas
el Paso Herald
West Texas
Ang Brewster County
J. E. Edden
W. F. Bowman
For Sale New Map of Breswster County Advertisement
For sale a new map of Breswster County showing the Orient Railway and Alpine at Turner's Land Office. Advertised price ten to fifteen cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breswster County
Orient Ry
Alpine
Turner's Land Office
Trespass Notice on Property in Elgin Texas Ad-B-20 th
Notice forbids hunting fishing camping or trespassing on property owned by Jason W. Tastes in Elgin Texas. Description includes two and one half lots in Block 39 with a fence dug well and small barn. For details contact E L Gerhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ador
Jason W. Tastes
E. L. Gerhardt
Elgin
Texas
Church Notices and Legal Update on Liquor Shipments
Church notices detail October services at W O W hall with sermons Bible study and Sunday school times. A governor requested writ of injunction to stop liquor shipments into Texas dry territory, but the attorney general says Allison law prevents action until amended. Deputy officials note interstate liquor shipments remain unlawful if no law is violated, keeping injunctions unlikely. Also listed are small ads for produce and shop closures with personal notices and advertisements.
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Jorney General Looney
Texas
Tate
Texas Dry Territory
Court of Criminal Appeals
Hs Sar Silgday
Attorney General's Department
Attorney General
Court of Final Jurisdiction
Bible School and Worship Times at Local Churches
Christian Church announces Bible school at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 4 p.m. All are invited. HOM, Bandy, Maninter and Presbyterian Church invite to services next Sunday at the Presbyterian Church in the morning and evening. W B Bloys, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.M. Smith
Christian Church Bible School
Hom
Bandy
Maninter
The
Presbyterian Church
W.B. Bloys
To the Lovers of Flowers Bulb Shipment Soon Arrives
Advt. W. E. Caldwell invites buyers to prepare for a large bulb shipment in about two weeks including sacred lilies hyacinths tulips and johnquils. Pots bowls and moss arranged. stock to be kept intact before sale. Genuine McAlester coal advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Caldwell
Galloway cattle for sale by W T Henderson
Auction notes indicate W T Henderson offers Galloway cattle for sale with Aurine as a reference point. The fragmentary text confirms cattle sales but lacks dates or pricing details.
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BY the
Alpine Publishing Company
Pathe Dee
Mrs. Mercer
Ella Simpson
Jim Robb
Sol Kelly
Sonora
Rooney
Ed Shackleford
Miss Royce
John Gardner
Relaves
Cal Word of
del Rio
O. T. Word
Glass Mountain Ranch
W.K. Bates
Vernon McIntyre
Lloyd Wade
W. K. Elackinney
K. B
Homer Cochran
Arizona
Jim Roberts
Tother
Kimball
Will Warwick
FE. White
Fred Rice Ranch
Clay Roberts
Antonio
Episcopal Church
W. O. W. Hallver
R.C. Gildas-Taylor
Methodist Church
Church of Christ
A. J. Tippit
Dean
Sandster
McAlester
Uyan
W. T. Hen
Derson
Aurine
Poesas
Wenens Wees
Alpine Lumber CO
J. H. Highsmith
Clarence Hord
S.m.&s
Cerry
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