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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
2
Mr Richard Riggs of a Pecos valley ranch discusses a decades old oil find near Pecos now visible at about 1000 feet. He notes nearby railroad access and oil quality, with shale burning and dipping oil in spots. No eastern speculators have inspected the property.
From Fort Stockton Texas April 22. Bradley was killed yesterday evening while on duty at the saloon of Holland Sanders. Bob Teel is charged with the killing after a quarrel escalated when Bradley attacked Teel with an empty beer bottle. Teel drew his gun and shot Heatiey in the left head. The incident is deplored as both men were well regarded.
Reports from the Quicksilver fields east of El Paso indicate a new company backing claims of Senator Tarsey is installing new machinery and expanding to develop the region. The firm already owned a ton ton smelter prior to its recent purchase and plans to enlarge the plant to handle rising business.
Four weeks remain before the term ends with a planned close term entertainment to showcase student progress. The Alpine school, praised as the most successful yet, draws patrons and potential new residents seeking its advantages for their children.
Miss Kate Anderson killed a mountain sheep in the Chises mount aines region. The animal, similar to the grizzly bear and buffalo, is nearly extinct, and this is the first such kill in this area in a long time. She also killed a large panther a few weeks earlier.
An advertisement promises free sample bottles of Moschererman Syrup to any adult with cold related throat or chest issues who visits Sharp bros Alpine. One bottle per person, no minors without parental order, and doctors reportedly endorse the throat and lung remedy.
The Alamo City Commercial College in San Antonio, Texas advertises itself as the largest and best known business training center in Southwest Texas. Catalogue free address SHAFER and Downey proprietors.
Billingsley displayed a large silk cat at his ranch and sold bulls to JW Meuteheon and Wm Humphrey as trades and private sales. J Irving and Jerry Williams received shipments from the same place, while Mitchell Bros Lackey and others bought multiple head at private figures. Clarence Wrady leaves for Haggarman New Mexico to teach school. J Hudson appointed captain of El Paso night police force. praised by Supt WR Martin for ranger service.
A广告 style notice urges use of Grandma’s Diarriives ure claiming thousands endorse it and it cures colic dysentery cholera infantum summer complaints and other ailments with a prompt pleasant remedy.
The Sunset Route announces second class colonist tickets from New Orleans and other points on the line to Beaumont and Houston with fares of 25.00 to 27.50, valid Tuesdays from February 12 through April 30, 1901. Excursion sleeping cars run six days a week from New Orleans to California at rates under one third of the standard fare. For details contact agents J. F. Morse or L. Parks of the Sunset Route and affiliated lines.
Until January first, offers years subscription to the AVALANCHI and either the Galveston or Dallas semi weekly News for 82 in advance. This offer applies to anyone who will pay for a full year in advance.
Livery stable offers conveyances to mine workers and nearby towns in Alpine Texas. Best care guaranteed for stock in charge. Cash only or trade accepted.
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