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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
3
Local notice reports Marfa residents forming a new ball club for the 1912 season with officers chosen: Manager Assistant Manager Jake Bald win Treasurer John P Shields Collectors T V Buck and W B Mathews. Also notes Epworth League lawn social and various county happenings including school trustee election results and social affairs.
At a Young Peoples Christian Endeavor meeting on Sunday afternoon a movement to form a Public Charities Association was started. A committee chaired by Mr. A. B. Burton will confer with the Commercial Club and others to gain aid and to organize funds by voluntary subscriptions to aid the needy and prevent charity scams.
The county judge race centers on A M Turney known for previous six year tenure and current term. Supporters praise his conservative, businesslike management while opponents emphasize need for fresh leadership in county government.
County clerk W H Lease, who shifted from ranch work to public service, is a popular Brewster County official praised as among the best clerks in West Texas by a well known Alpine attorney. He announces another bid for re election in this issue.
Will attend as delegates with a Ft. Stockton group, leaving Tuesday night for Carrizo Springs. Real estate listings urged with W. W. Collins for action. Judge J C Brooke seeks re election, praised for nine years practice and service to Brewster County. Obituary notes Amal Fulcher born 1891 died Apr 14 in Alpine. survived by husband, child, siblings, and parents. Community notices and ads follow.
W. Phelps known as foremost land expert in Brewster County, sought for re election to the county assessor post in West Texas. His long residence and mastery of county records earned commendations from Austin officials and solidified his reputation for accessible, helpful service. this issue of the Avalanche carries his announcement.
The Alpine based Avalanche reports Democratic primaries set for July 27 1912 with candidates for Sheriff Tax Collector and County Commissioner Precinct 2 including J A Walton and H T Furrenen. Also notes J J Brooks J W Buurs W H Least A M Tuaxey and others seeking re election to various county and district posts. A Sunbeam program detail and local notices follow with names Alice Harrison Nina Caldwell Gladys Huddleston and Gladys Johnson referenced.
The county treasurer role demands careful handling of funds and Brewster County has secured D. D. York for the position. York seeks re election, with his announcement appearing in today s Avalanche.
County surveyor election honesty matters greatly for property holders. The piece praises Joe Moss as county surveyor, citing rugged honesty and unimpeachable veracity and predicts his re election as almost assured. The notice from Campbell and Shipman announces a new tailoring business opposite the Merchants Co. store offering same day cleaning and pressing.
Four room cottage on Morgan property Lot 2 Block 27 North Heights Addition in Alpine Texas plus other improvements. Price 850 dollars with 450 cash, balance to be paid in 12 months at 8 percent. Address Box Marfa Texas. Bid options incomplete.
At the Baptist Church the morning subject is Preparations for Pentecost and the evening subject is The Message of Pentecost. An invitation extends to all services, including each evening next week led by H C Bass.
Detroit Vapor promotes warm weather relief with Alpine Hardware style ad copy. The message hints at outdoor cooling or summer-ready gear and urges readers to prepare for heat.
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