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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
3
President Jackson named additional committees last week with Barbecue chaired by W. H. Terry and Transportation led by W. J. Yolen, with A. M. Turney and J. W. Van Sickle as members.
Last Friday Mrs W A Wilson hosted a bridge party at her Alpine cottage with two hours of play followed by deli refreshments. The G H & B Ry offered a round trip fare of one and a third to Alpine’s celebration. Parade of visits and talks about a five year metallic telephone service contract dominated local chatter as District Judge Jackson urged a March visit to Alpine for the Orient railroad celebrations on April 24 and 25. Arthur Thomas advertised a store building and lot for sale in Alpine.
A Sanquary official from Pecos County home in Arkansas reported a reward for the arrest of Judge Nathan Q. He had fled weeks ago and was not seriously pursued due to lack of a reward. The communication indicated Tanquary might be involved but details remain unclear.
A Pecos Texas report dated March 27 1913 shows the Committee on Summer Normal for Ward Reeves Counties endorsing Alpine Texas as a suitable location for a Summer Normal. The group urges attendance consideration and representation for teaching staff, naming H N Keller J D Warren C A Burbank and J A Elder. Also noted is District Attorney Geo M Thurmond resigning to Gov Colquitt effective August due to rising private practice. Henderson hotel advertises meals and board rates.
About 150 San Antonio business and professional men will run a three day trade excursion to El Paso leaving April 15. The train will stop at towns along the route with Alpine reached by the 16th. The trip, under the Jobbers and Manufacturers League, will use standard sleepers dining car and buffet baggage car and aims to be one of the best excursions into western territory.
F. Gangny lists weekly cattle sales including 400 Zombs Cattle Co. cows sold to W. D. Nerls of Tohaka Texas at 40. C. 25 cows and calves to L Muller at 52.50. 130 Mexican cows and calves to W. M. Green at 35. and 100 Mexican cows belonging to Dupree sold to A. Almond at 27.50. Reward offered for their return to this office.
Reports from the Orient general head quarters indicate a regular freight and passenger schedule will start soon. A freight schedule by April 12 and passenger service by April 20 are planned with a probable stub train from Ft. Stockton for thirty days. Strong prospects of heavy business on this line are noted.
Citizens led by Guy Crawford push sprinkler fund for downtown streets while Star theatre in Alpine plans to show a Mexican tragedy reel at the upcoming Thursday and Friday program. The feature depicts the assassination of a president and related battle scenes, with additional short pictures advertised. Water for sprinkling to be sourced from the railroad or Light Company. tickets or donations encouraged.
A benefit at the Star theatre for the Mother's Club concluded successfully last week. Hector, McCallum, and Weaver assisted as a well-drilling team received over $10 for the club treasurer. The flow is strong with a notable vein of water at 200 feet.
Reported Tuesday a confrontation in Presidio County between Texas Ranger Vaughn and ranchman Buck Pool and a group of Mexican horse thieves. After arresting a Mexican with cattle, they were ambushed. Vaughn killed one Mexican with a 30-30 rifle, another possibly wounded, while Vaughn and Pool escaped unharmed. The same thieves were linked to two prior ambushes on peace officers.
An advertisement offering long term, low rate financing to build or improve a home. Promotes inquiry to Mr. Young at the pei House and invites investigations into the lending plan.
A busy Alpine scene with dinner guests at the Burkes and several local visits. Rancher W E Pruett and editor J Hensley were in town, lights at the viaduct aid night work, and improvements at Hotel Holland. C G Smith and Sons advertise seeds and sacks while J E Brown plans to move here after praising local prospects. Mayors and residents discuss property, new wells, and smuggling rumors as residents plan future moves and travels.
Friday morning Rev. Gongner of Knippa Texas pastor of the Lutheran church held services at the home of Mr and Mrs Jno Weyerts. After the morning service a church organization was formed with the following gentlemen elected as a board of control Inc Weyerts G C Lange and Paul Vogt. The congregation intends to purchase a lot suitable for a church building as soon as possible.
Mrs. McCamant of Marfa visits Alpines Caldwell's as locals discuss seeds and farming supplies. W. F. McGaughy, Judge Jae R. Storms, and Judge Van Sickle are noted visitors while Wes Roberts and others frequent the shop. The ad highlights seeds, livestock feed, and garden goods with ongoing promotions and cane seed availability.
A telegram from D. Jackson and his wife says Ford Jackson is recovering slowly from spinal meningitis after being called to Fort Worth last week. Dr Middlebrook accompanied Mr. Jackson and will likely stay with Ford until he can be brought home.
Rev W H Duncan of the Ft Stockton Methodist church will occupy the Alpine pulpit Sunday night. The morning service at Alpine will be conducted by Rev H M Smith. The Missionary Society will meet with Mrs J A Walton Thursday at 4 o clock in the afternoon.
McSpaiden and Middlebrook accept an agency for Ford automobiles and anticipate strong business in Alpine. Also notice a house and land for sale near the Will Means place south of the railroad, with inquiries directed to the undersigned. Meantime, Marfa to Alpine metallic telephony line completed by Pecos and Rio Grande Telephone Co promises a major service improvement. Star Picture Show announces double headers with four reels on Fridays and Saturdays.
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