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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
2
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A civic column argues that towns succeed through capable citizens over natural advantages. It stresses realignment of boosting groups, declares men behind land and banks drive progress, and highlights Alpine’s future with investor opportunities and a call for Goo for Congress amid graft probes.
The 92d anniversary program of the 0. 0. F Alpine Lodge outlines a night of Odd Fellowship events. Noble Grand W Livingston calls the meeting to order with an anniversary ceremony featuring an orchestra, history recap, male quartet, violin solos, and addresses on Oddfellowship. Refreshments follow with more music and benediction by the chaplain.
The article argues the Democratic bloc shows growing unity ahead of 1912 and cites a landslide win for Democrats last year. It notes Texas stockmen suffered losses from free hides and that reciprocity with Canada faces bitter opposition. if ratified, prices on packery products may rise.
Ed Dickinson vice president and general manager tours Orient routes with Chief Engineer Colpitts and P. D. Tuckett of London. They plan to push the main line west from Mertzon to Alpine for a connection with the Southern Pacific, then build to Del Rio. Stilwell has secured two million of the three million needed. The party departs Sunday.
A Terlingua telegram reports Deputy Sheriff Guillermo Rodriguez shot and killed Maximo Cioj al during an arrest at Chisos Mines Sunday afternoon. Sheriff Walton departed by auto for the scene and had not returned by press time. The deceased had a troubled reputation and had been jailed twice locally. The shooter is described as fearless and well known.
Local remarks on Mayor Cal laghan relegation and county seat fights mix with notice that the Southwest Texas Press and Commercial Secretaries Association will convene in Alpine July 13 to 15. The gathering is billed as the largest in its history as pro and anti factions brace for debate. An exchange on temperance highlights party rifts and political risk for leaders.
A. McCallum reports land blocks sold to J. E. Mitchell and J. F. Dobie at 12 blocks at 400 dollars each. Ten acres sold to T. B. Templeton and acres to W. H. Funk at 100 dollars per acre. W. L. Means sold his southwestern town home to Pedro Ramirez. price private. B Wandry of Ft Worth bought two lots behind Levingston Hall from W. F. White and will occupy a new residence upon completion.
A stitched-together local column recounts Alpine and Marathon exploits with names like Syl Adams Luther Yarbro and Wanza Harmon. It notes oil news near granite mountain, the Army wagons to Sanderson stuck, and a playful tale about insurrectos, pumps, and post cards.
Appreciation note praises the Rooney Mercantile Co of Fort Stockton for using a half page advertisement in today’s Avalanche. The up to date firm acknowledges the value of advertising and the publicity gained from the newspaper space.
Evening service at the Presbyterian Church features Rev K A Mactane Browne delivering a lecture titled Slumming in New York. Browne spent many years in this work and organizers plan a union night service for attendees, promising a notable evening.
A Pecos meeting with President Carwile will review extending the line to Alpine. The route reached Balmorhea months ago but no progress followed until now. Carwile plans resumed operations and seeks push to the Texas Railroad Commission approved terminus, easing travel for Alpine residents to Marfa and El Paso on single tickets if large groups travel together.
The Mitchell Gillett Company held its Spring Opening at the Alpine store room last week. The event was one of the swellest of its kind in Alpine, matching large eastern city stores. The dry goods department was beautifully decorated and praised by Mr. B. H. Smith and helpers. Refreshments featured a punch bowl run by Mrs. F. E. Gillett with assistants Miss Thalia Gillett and Miss Marret Linn. The store is a leading West Texas department store and a credit to Alpine and Brewster County.
An 1941 classified item offers auto hire service by Tom Burren, inviting travel patrons to call or phone from the Henderson Hotel dated 4 27 41. The brief notice emphasizes ready transportation to any point and solicitations for patronage.
Telephone messages from the Clark, Cotter, Wilson and 02 ranches indicate a general rain event on Monday night. Reports say rain extended from a person to Valentine, marking widespread precipitation in the region.
Local retailer advertises a complete assortment of candy and fruit options for business clients in Wichita offering ready stock and delivery to support shop shelves and customer candy displays.
April 28 event at the Opera House promises a dollar entertainment by Woodmen Circle to raise funds for a piano. Brother Josiah leads the program as attendees note services at Sandi le’s shop for pressing and cleaning and harness repairs offered by W Kenney’s shop. Miles advertises Van Camp’s canned goods and Caldwell’s motto touts quality seeds. Sandifer shames old hats by making them look new and offers phone 15 for contact.
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