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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
2
W J Yarns announces a Fabitor Temption price of 11.00 in advance for Thursday April 18 1012. Entry filed at the Portion in Alpine as a Mall Matuer of Second Clave.
A London Ontario judge remarks on the contrast with Detroit juries in murder and embezzlement cases, noting American court theatrics and jury packing versus British restraint. He cites the American Express Company’s long earnings and discusses trials’ focus on results over sport. A Texan inquiry reporter notes prospects of railway line completion to Alpine and local baseball and social news from Fort Stockton and Alpine communities.
Martin Applewhite and Miss Fannie Applewhite are named in an indictment over a robbery at Alpine. Clay McGonagil of near Knowles NM stands implicated as the groom of James D. Martin. Bond set at 1000 dollars. McGonagil well known in Alpine.
Community column notes flood concerns along the Mississippi styled river near Orient receivers and Mountaineers Club luncheon. Local gossip mentions Aqua, school teachers Lucy Windus and Anges Lucy, visits by Caldwell residents, and various residents planning travel to El Paso, San Antonio, and Sierra Blanca with sales, repairs, and shop ads interwoven in a long informal digest.
A lighthearted item questions Jeff Melemore's bid for Congress, suggesting the campaign vehicle is more a joke than a serious effort. Local readers giggle at the humorous stunt and the unlikely candidacy.
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