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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
8
Alpine residents see many visitors and business moves with Ostensibly routine notes from Marathon Terlingua and Marfa. Local figures discuss new positions store sales foremen and ice house plans while weather hints at rain. Also mentioned are upcoming conventions and community leaders including Van Sickle Bridgers Templeton and Winder.
Sunday schools of Alpine plan their annual picnic on Saturday May 5 in a scenic mountain nook. Communities invite families to join the event with games and fellowship.
El Paso jury failed to reach a verdict in the O L Price case for Charley Malhern's death at Fort Davis. The panel stood 11 to 1 in favor of acquittal and the case will be retried in October.
W. J. Melntyre and Dr. J. W. Beakley have purchased the Shepard pasture just north of Marathon. The pasture spans about 50 000 acres. Dr. Beakley plans to move to Marathon to reside.
Barbara Cockrill daughter of Albert Cockrill longtime Alpine resident married James Chapman a Del Rio division fireman in a ceremony held Sunday in Del Rio.
A railroad washout about two miles before Langtry delayed the westbound passenger train, missing yesterday’s 1:00 AM arrival and reaching the destination around midnight. No injuries reported.
Cebe Dugat produced a dark blue stone about the size of a ten cent piece found in an old Indian camp near Terlingua creek It has puzzled mining experts and others as to its nature The stone can scratch steel and cut glass nearly as a glass cutter would
Sam Schwing offers 10 head of Durham bull yearlings for sale. The cattle have been on feed at his ranch for some time and are in good condition and stock. This is a chance to buy good bulls at a low price.
The Democratic county convention met at the courthouse with A. M. Turney chosen permanent chairman and J. L. Snoe as secretary. Delegates pledged to support Turney for Senator and Van Sickle Bridgers for Representatives, with Curtis endorsed for railroad commissioner. Proceedings to be printed next week. Avalanche subscription offered at two dollars yearly.
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