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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche reports Gov Ferguson plans to remove W G Rigsby from the Southwestern Asylum board to fund a political education. It argues head officials should be lifelong and that Dr S F White is a capable successor, hoping courts stop the effort.
The 1915 session of the Alpine Summer Normal is expected to set records. Col Mose Harris editor of Texas Republic suggests renaming Insane Asylum to State Hospital and the idea is likely to win universal approval.
The article discusses optimistic but debated views on Europe’s war, noting a potential parallel to the pre Civil War South. It cites German bravery and looming overwhelms, and predicts the fall of the Dardanelles would aid the Allies and Russians by increasing cotton exports to Russia, boosting the cotton market.
Readable names and grades appear tangled in a March honor roll. Entries show students like Mabel Newton and Wilton Youngbrood with high averages, plus several 100s in subjects such as Latin and geology, though many spellings are garbled.
Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Junior League meets at 4 p.m. Prayer meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. A cordial welcome to all. W. W. Nelson, Pastor.
Church of Christ announces services Sundays at the Presbyterian church. Long service at 2 30 p m Bible study at 2 45 p m and communion at 3 30 p m.
Mr and Mrs Herschel Hord were honored with a six o clock dinner at the Charles hotel Tuesday afternoon. Admiring friends hosted the event and the menu was well selected and pleasing.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Stone Wall Jackson at her Charlotte North Carolina home last week. It recalls her ties to the Lost Cause and her admired character. Friends and dignitaries attended the observances and her remains were moved to Lexington to rest beside her husband.
Court summons William R Hughes by publication for four weeks to appear September 1 1915 in Alpine Texas for a suit by G M Benson alleging default on four promissory notes totaling 12600 with 6 percent interest and vendor's lien foreclosure. notes secured by lands in Brewster County and attorney fees. District court proceedings listed with docket number 760 and details of prior purchase and note terms.
Witness W H Lease Clerk of the District Court of Brewster County issues a summons for the Christian Church case. The record states the defendant must appear at the next regular term and return execution in Alpine Texas dated March 15 1915. Deputy M S Bunks seals the document. Adve S184
Two big gray horses for sale described as gentle and suitable for single or double work. Declared as the best all round team in the county. Interested buyers should write to Hovey Texas. Advt. 235-2.
A reflective line describes how people seize chances arising from others misfortunes, highlighting opportunistic behavior in a crowded, self centered society.
Rain and snow storm moved through the area with rain starting around 9:30 PM lasting about an hour and snow beginning before daybreak and continuing at the time of writing.
Sunday School at 10 o clock with A B Burton preaching at 11. Morning Easter program with music at 11 and 6 30 p m Ladies Union Prayer meeting. Evangelistic service and preaching at 8 p m described as refreshing to young Christians after a glad hand from every attendee.
The Presbyterian Church holds services on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Morning service at 11 oclock and evening service at 745 p m. Sunday school occurs every Sunday.
Advertisement offers a new map of Breswster County showing the Orient Ry and Alpine from Turner's Land Office. Price noted as 10 15 cents.
Local dealer W. T. Henderson advertises available merchandise via Aurine platform. Listing emphasizes ongoing stock and repeat customer satisfaction with emphasis on reliability and value.
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