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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
2
The Del Rio Herald argues for good will and cooperation between towns and railroad officials. It urges a square deal for railroads, cultivation of friendly relations, and benefits from improved depots and facilities, noting Alpine’s civic ties and the absence of a damage suit industry.
Local residents press for railroad goodwill in court affairs, aiming to secure influence and access. They pursue alliances with rail operators, indicating a strategic effort to gain footholds and sway decisions in the community.
The piece urges Alpine to adopt a Commission Form of Government to secure water fire protection and street lighting. It notes citizen support, a willing petition, and three business leaders ready to serve as commissioners free of charge. It warns of recurring fires and asks if the town will advance with sanitation regulations and paved streets or regress.
The Sheriff of Brewster County Texas will auction at public sale on the first Tuesday in May 1914 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse in Alpine all right title and interest of J F Nichols in surveyed blocks 10 331 and other parcels described on an alias execution issued from Bexar County Civil Court in favor of Fisk Company of Texas against Dean Mig Dean and J F Nichols for 255.06 plus costs and 6 percent interest. The sale is to satisfy the judgment and costs.
A string of visitors and neighborhood notices fill the Alpine area. Mr and Mrs Vernon McIntyre drove to Alpine. Allie Davis and companions also traveled there. J C Smith and wife left their ranch for town. Transfers include J G Reininger selling a horse and Emiel Norton selling to Reininger the pool hall.
Public sale under a district court order for property in Brewster county Texas. Two residences out buildings windmill and water well are included with multiple land sections totaling 640 acres. Property seized to satisfy a total judgment amount and costs. Sheriff J A Waurox orders sale on the first Tuesday in May 1914 before the Brewster County Court House in Alpine.
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