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J Yates editor notes subscription rate of 1 50 in advance for the morning edition dated Thursday Morning U G 11 1910.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
2
J Yates editor notes subscription rate of 1 50 in advance for the morning edition dated Thursday Morning U G 11 1910.
A New York paper notes the Cincinnati preliminary agreement between Bucks Store Range Company and labor leaders Gompers and Mitchell avoids a closed shop yet the boycott is not a triumph. It urges that the Supreme Court uphold lower court rulings against conspiratorial boycotts and threats affecting business. The piece touches on local Brewster County topics and ongoing Tree Planting articles by Mr Gray, amid fringe remarks on pirates and the leaning tower of Pisa.
The article argues for an educational clause to disfranchise ignorant voters and predicts eventual enactment. It notes widespread election fraud in border counties, cites Duval county and Gov. Cammec pushing liquor restrictions, including a quart ten mile law and saloon closings, paired with school proximity bans.
The extension to Alpine on the Southern Pacific railway about 200 miles from San Angelo should be in operation by end of 1911. A large shipment of teams and implements moved on July 22 from Eskato to Fort Stockton to speed progress at that point.
Local Odd Fellows members from Alpine gathered at J A Gray real estate office to form a lodge. Attendees included Jim Bean R D Shields Jno Weyerts W J Yates Dr B F Berkeley and W J Newsam of Marathon. The group plans to invite other members and consider building a lodge hall.
Marathon correspondent reports that a fight at the Boquillas box halted voting as combatants divided locals. After separation both sides remained late and left without ballots, so no election could be conducted.
Notice to Contractors invites bids to erect a one story brick church in Alpine. Bids due by 10 o clock August 22, 1910, to Building Committee pro Church care H C Phillips chairman. Plans at Alpine Lumber Co. office. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. 7-28-:
Alpine mourns the death of Judge Moore who died in Mineral Wells Texas after several weeks of illness He had long lived in Texas and contributed to Alpine through civic work He was a Baptist a Mason and Woodmen member with funeral services to be held under Masonic auspices as his body returns to Alpine
Mrs R C Phelps advertises plain and fancy sewing with guaranteed satisfaction on all work. She invites a trial order to prove her skill and asks to contact by phone for arrangements.
A local sale offers a horse and buggy, some household furniture, and 15 chickens. Interested buyers should apply to Guy Jounson.
Miss Vera Rutherford Miss Carrie Robertson Miss Mary E. Hamilton Miss Bessie Walker Miss Dora Parkis Miss Ellen Bradley Miss Ade English Mr. B. F. Briggs Miss Edith Shields substitute Music and oratory Mrs. W. M. Bass principal Miss Addie Lou Green assistant Miss Ellen Bradley vocal music and oratory Miss Sadie Crawford librarian.
Two-room house available for rent in a desirable town area. Apply to W. J. Yates at this office for details and viewing.
A Brewster County study of Democratic primaries lists candidate expense claims filed with the county judge. Notably, W. M. Sanford reports no spending as chairman of the Democratic executive committee, while D. D. York records the highest cost at 143.81 including printing advertising and travel. Other officials and amounts follow in the official tally.
Notice to the public from Pine medical and dental professionals proposing a uniform monthly billing system. Bills will be drawn on the first of each month and sent to a collector to ensure timely payments and reduce disputes. Signatories include Bass Harpy Mippiesroux Berkeney and Larcent and Larocent D.D.S. July 28 to 31.
Officials report rapid progress on the Del Rio extension with completion anticipated soon. Chief Engineer W W Colpus, visiting San Angelo, commented on ongoing work and milestones.
One fine saddle horse and one ace driving horse both gentle. Apply at A. T. Wenver.
The list shows Geo. W. Page as superintendent and J. Frank Dobie as principal with E. B. Atwood as assistant superintendent for Alpine Public School during 1910 1911.
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