Marathon Hotel Project Advances in Marathon
Foreman to contractors for a new Gage Hotel arrived in Marathon with a large local Mexican labor force preparing the site. Work begins on a concrete floor for the burned-out old garage, a basement will house a lighting and heating plant, and a water supply line with strong pressure is planned. The hotel promises modern conveniences and will be a credit to Marathon as crews from El Paso join the local crew.
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Gage Hotel
Mart Thon
Rick
Marathon
Corning
el ‘Paso
Pena Apiary Honey Takes Prize at Dallas State Park
Pena Apiary Honey won a prize at Dallas State Park parade event where Bourland received notice of award.
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Pena
Dallas State
Bourland
Tremendous Hahtimber Honey Wins State Fair Prize
Twelve jars of Hahtimber extracted honey from Bourland Apiary sent to the State Fair in Dallas won the prize. A check accompanied the prize money notice. The Bourland honey is praised as superior quality, with strong bees due to local flora, and expected to market widely beyond county fairs.
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Dallas
Bourland Apiary
United States
Marathon
Teacher Passed in El Paso After Illness
The Amity of Mi thon reports the death of Mrs. W. P. Brown at her home 1119 Terrace Street El Paso. A former high school teacher she was active in schools and societies. She leaves husband W P Brown superintendent three sons Ted Dave and Phil a daughter Mrs Pete Crawford of Fort Davis and her mother Mrs Effie M Gray of El Paso among many friends.
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W. P. Brown
Terrace Street
el Paso
Fabeng
Ted
Dave
Phil Brown
Pete Crawford
Fort Davis
Mra. Effie M. Gray
Mrs Ed Todd Hosts Bridge Tea For Friends
Mrs Ed Todd entertained a small group Monday afternoon with bridge. After a series of games Mrs D W Collins won high score. Sandwiches and tea were served to Mesdames Barnam Spalding Ar old Stillwell Collins J C Riteh
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Ed Todd
D. W. Collins
Barnam
Spalding
Arold
Stillwell
Collins
J. C. Riteh
Missionary Society Delinquent Trustees Visit at Home
A local church group met at a member’s home to discuss unsettled accounts and property matters. Minor disputes over sublet charges were noted, with leadership promising to review documents and set a future date for resolution.
Alpine ladies host bridge party honoring Marathon guests
After dinner in the evening Mesdames Gourley, Alpine entertained a bridge party honoring Marathon ladies. Those in attendance included Mesdames Spalding, Boreham, Hurnam, Todd, Collins, Ritchey, Mewatt, Arnold, and Stillwell. An enjoyable afternoon was reported.
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Mesdames Gourley Alpine
Marathon
Mesdames Spalding
Boreham
Hurnam
Todd
Collins
Ritchey
Mewatt
Arnold
Stillwell
Real estate transfers and cars registered in brief
Real estate transfers list several warranty deeds including W M Sanford et ux to Goo W Seybert for land between Ninth and Tenth streets with specific section lines. Other transfers include BA 160 acres in Survey 32 BG 14 GC&SF Ry and GW Gourley from Union National Bank of Houston for 960 dollars. Vehicles noted include a Ford Fort Stockton Chrysler roadster and a Buick 1920.
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W M Sanford
W Seybert
T J Bowlus
J W Bogus
Gc&sf Ry
Dew Ry
WA Green
Union Natl Bank of Houston
WN Gourley
Gcrsf Ry
W Lusk
J H McKinney
FC Edney
ED Sawyer
K C Sneed
Study Club regular meeting notes and social visits
Members of the Study Club met in the school auditorium on Wednesday afternoon to discuss Appreciation of Art. Professor Brannon spoke on qualifications of affiliation, followed by a short business session and the initiation of new members. Numerous local residents visited, traveled, or hosted events across Alpine and area towns.
Train freight route changes to Alpine from Fort Stockton
The El Paso and San rotor train trailer service has shifted on the westbound schedule. After continuing through to Alpine, the line will no longer terminate at Fort Stockton on that day. The change follows a week of the adjusted routing, affecting the Fort Stockton Pioneer edition.
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el Paso
San Rotor
Fort Stockton
Luncheon Marks Chamber Debates on Sul Ross College
After a weeks long pause due to officer absence, the chamber of commerce luncheon drew a good crowd. Talks focused on Sul Ross College and related conditions. Vice President Seales read communications from the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. A committee was formed to plan the next meeting of the Davis Mountain group. Hopson and Turner were chosen to guide the next luncheon. A bond refinancing plan could save the school district election costs, pending advice from a San Antonio bond buyer.
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Chamber of Commerce
Duncan
Sul Ross College
Dr. Berkeley
H. W. Moretock
J.D. Jackson
Shirley
Seales
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
School Board Debates Refunding Bonds For City School
At a Thursday night meeting the school board weighed refunding outstanding bonds to finance improvements on the city school building. Alfred A. Newell, secretary, said the board favored refunding over issuing new bonds. H. D. Crosby, bond buyer of San Antonio, met with the board.
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Alfred A. Newll
H. D. Crosby
San Antonio
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Flatwell
Alanka
Courbe
Paso
Drake
Chrysler
Mrs OS Andersen
Alpine
Butch Browgham
JJ Roberts
Ma Weda
Frank Wedin
Win Thon
Buick
Springs
W. D. Burcham
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Jo W. Carter
J. F. Hattrilt
HS Paso
Mrs. Brannon
Otto Lockhausen
Julia
Ava
Dally D. Smith
Little Son
Mra
Clarence Eniison
EH. Moore
Ed Jr
J. J. Moore
Miss Marie Simpson
Marta
Feron Ritchey
Joan
Wareford
J. B. Starny
Grand
Janie Lee
Roy Stillwell
Sul Ross
Amor Alpine
Lyda Bell McGonagill
Laura ‘Causey
Howard Carter
H. J. Stuckey, Jr
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Dr. Young
Young
John Marshall
Rd Marshall
John
Alpine Steam Laundry
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Pete Gob
Mier
Casner Motor CO
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