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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
3
A community call urges an Aug 28 cleanup day to boost appearances for the big Convention. Suggestions include a Brighten up week and a catalog of paint finishes from W. W. Family Paint to Sherwin Williams, promising durable finishes for homes, fences, roofs, floors, and furniture.
Alpine residents and visitors share notes of social visits and births. J L Wade and F Miles praised for serving readers and meals. Local merchants tout sales and home industry. Multiple births, moves to California, and upcoming events color the page.
Professor Edward S. Iddings of Fort Collins Colorado field representative for the National Dry Farming Congress visited Monday and spoke at the John Young Land Company offices. He said the region is favorable for dry farming and that Colorado is farming with less rainfall. He noted West Texas Dry Farming Congress has drawn attention to Alpine as strong advertising for the cause.
Captain Walton and family relocate from Alpine to Sabinal after exchanging homes with W. F. White. Mrs Walton and daughter Mrs Dugat with her child accompany him. Alpine mourns the loss but notes lasting ties to the old home.
The postal service advertises bids due September 14 for a twice weekly mail route between Alpine and Tessie post offices. Service would run from October 4, 1909 to June 30, 1910 over a 32 mile distance.
The Alpine Auto Company showcases Buick cars in a display ad describing its strong reputation and readiness to show customers the vehicles at any time. It emphasizes Alpine’s role in presenting the famous cars and invites interest from potential buyers or viewers.
Roy Trent expresses gratitude to the laundry and shipping operations for their service to multiple cities. The note credits years of work and generous support from the Avalanche and neighboring towns forhome based tasks and broad community effort.
Surveyor O H Hector reports large tracts of fine farming land in Polvo along the river in Presidio county suitable for irrigation from the Rio Grande. Residents plan to organize a development company with Dr Hensley of Marfa Light likely to participate.
Notice to Contractors bids due noon September 4 1909 for Alpine Texas school building of stone and brick plans on file with Alpine Board of Trustees secretary and A O Watson architect Austin brick to be Alpine made except outside facing laid at ground cost 12 per thousand certified check 500 required right to reject bids J D Jackson president board trustees
Sealed bids will be opened on September 4 for construction of the Presbyterian Church of Alpine Texas. Plans and specifications are at the Secretary's office. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. J G Crawford Secretary Board of Trustees.
Chairman Jackson expands the Barbecue and Table committee naming J. M. Rooney M. T. Chastain W. D. Messinger E. FP Billingsley Billerent D Harmon Clarence Hord W. Blevine and Walter Garnett to the roster indicating ongoing organization growth.
Geo McDaniel of Georgetown Texas visits Alpine to scout a hardware business site and will return soon. Alpine and Marathon gain a proposed phone line by J E Mills. Mrs Rey Greenwood recovers from illness. Lilla rushes back from Marfa vacation. A McCallum sells three blocks west of the new school campus for 2100 to Walter Gillis, to be developed into three rental cottages by W I White. Carrie A Riggs hosts a large party. J H Derrick named cashier of Alpine State Bank starting September 1, replacing W F Smither.
The Avalanche for Sale advertises the cheapest real estate in Alpine Texas along with furniture offered at almost nothing. Contact Mrs J W Saunders for details and location.
Rev Joseph Bird longtime Blanco County resident and notable West Texas pioneer died at his home in Johnson City at age 88. A Confederate veteran, two term Blanco County judge and long time Baptist minister he was the oldest Mason in the area and burial was at Round Mountain with the Johnson City Masonic Lodge. He was father of J C Bird of Alpine.
Rooms available at two dollars weekly, conveniently located and comfortable. No sick people. Property listed by Mrs. W. S. Bievins.
M. T. Chastain of Alpine becomes the local agent for Charles Lucas Marble and Granite Works of San Antonio. He invites inquiries and offers to show plate books and provide information at any time.
Measpay and Co. urges customers to place dinner orders early in the morning on Sundays to avoid delays and ensure availability. The reminder emphasizes planning ahead for a smooth service and customer satisfaction.
Foreman J. A. Bicos warns that no hunting or trespassing is allowed in the Koker not pastures and cites penalties under the law.
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