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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche dated Thursday morning August 4, 1910 lists J Yates as editor and sets subscription price at 1.50 in advance, signaling new pricing ahead of the periodical’s publication cycle.
The first session of the Southwest Texas Normal School in Alpine closes with unanimous teacher resolutions praising hospitality and future support. Officials note enrollment exceeds one hundred from ten counties and anticipate doubling next year as state aid is assured and a historic land deal near Presidio attracts Kansas City investors.
H. J. Gray, recently from the Pecos irrigation country, has located in Alpine. He runs well furnished offices on the south side of the railroad track and, starting next week, will furnish the Avalanche with a series on planting and cultivating fruit trees for fruit growers.
Sheriff Walton responding to a call at the Holland Hotel found Sam, the negro depot driver, on a dining table in a deteriorating mental state. He was jailed and to be tried for lunacy with the Mexican, then sent to the asylum amid violence.
F. L. Wilson of Los Angeles spent yesterday in Alpine surveying Brewster county oil prospects. He believes oil in paying quantities may be found in several areas and promises that there will be developments soon.
The Democratic county convention met last Saturday with few attendees. Delegates instructed to vote as a unit were J. D. Jackson and Jim P. Wilson of Alpine and Geo. Thurmond of Del Rio, to represent Brewster County at the Galveston State convention.
For Sale. One fine saddle horse and one good driving horse. Both gentle. Apply to Mai. A. T. Winver.
Incidental to the strike trouble on the G H S A many of the old men are being let out. Arthur Ragin who has served the company at this place for more than ten years was dropped from the roll. R B Trent, another trusted agent, is booked for a trip up Salt Creek. Both are regarded as capable and popular and hoped to be reinstated.
A runaway buggy two miles from town tossed Mrs. M. C. Wilson and her brother Mr. Lockridge. Mrs. Wilson sustained a badly sprained ankle and a possibly broken bone. doctors fear the foot may require removal. She had just arrived from Fort Worth.
Porterto Fierro was jailed by deputy Eura Phelps on a lunacy charge. Known on the track as a colorful character, he reportedly threatened to break up his household and send relatives to a warmer climate, but the deputy intervened. He is to be tried for lunacy today.
Notice to the Public reports the Alpine medical and dental professions will adopt a uniform billing method. Bills will be drawn on the first of each month and sent to a collector to improve cash flow and reduce disputes. Jno Harmon and family returned from a trip to Boquillas hot springs where a child benefited from the baths and rheumatism relief.
Paul H. Smith state bank examiner for the district visited yesterday and reported Alpine State Bank in splendid condition. He paid cashier Derrick a very high compliment for the bank’s management and cash handling.
Notice to Contractors announcing bids due by 10 oclock August 22 1910 for a one story brick church in Alpine. Plans available at Alpine Lumber Co. and bids sent to Building Committee Baptist Church care H C Phillips chairman. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. Date 7 28 31.
Mrs R C Phelps advertises plain and fancy sewing with a satisfaction guarantee. She invites a trial order to prove her skill, and provides two phone numbers 118 and 178 for contact.
Lilly May Anderson, 3, and her mother Mrs. J W Anderson suffered severe burns after the child’s dress caught fire from a nearby trash pile while her 9 year old brother played in the yard. Mrs Anderson restrained the flames with her hands to save the girl, preventing a fatal outcome.
The teachers of the Alpine Normal express appreciation for Alpine citizens and Prof. G W Page. They praise the climate location and facilities and unanimously endorse locating the Southwest Texas Normal School in Alpine with Page as permanent conductor. Dated July 22 1910.
Official returns shift the lead in the legislature race from Ross to Turney by six votes after recounts. A contest is expected to be filed as the narrow result stirs dispute over the outcome.
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