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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
2
Alpine community editorials discuss Col. William J. Bryan staying in national spotlight and opposing voices within the Democratic Party. The piece weighs the impact of Bryan on party unity and forecasts a possible Orient rail line connection from Kansas City to the Pacific via Alpine within a couple years, citing President Stilwell and local remarks by Hon. A. M. Turney.
Notice to the public that J. H. Rector has sold his entire interest in the Alpine Furniture Company to Mr. A. J. Williams. All debts owed to the firm up to the transfer should be settled within sixty days, or they will be turned over to an attorney for collection. Rector thanks patrons and wishes good will to the new proprietor.
Officials warn of heavy workloads for three weeks and urge the public to ensure prompt service by directing letters and packages with plain, legible handwriting to avoid delays and misrouting.
We open our Turney building garage with Mr. McPherson in charge. He has 11 years in auto repair across the country and 1.5 years in a factory. Call to inspect his work. Full line of oils and auto sundries at low prices. Auto owners may leave cars day or night free of charge. Alpine Texas.
County Judge Hig gins after a petition by more than twenty five voters calls an election on January 10 1910 to abolish the old Alpine incorporation. JL Crawford named presiding officer with two assistant judges and two clerks to be appointed later. Voters favor a new municipal framework over electing city officers under the old form.
San Antonio bakery advertises Christmas fruit cake and assorted pies and cakes. Orders for Christmas goods must be made on or before December 20. Baile’s cooking is promised to please customers.
A jumbled list presents various names titles roles and characters such as Verona Rector Sapvie Crawrorp Boum Light of Weart Miss Gittert Miss Dittert Elinor Pearl and Sadie Crawford. The snippet mentions The Workhouse Waif The Hardscratch Twins and several household or staff figures including Ida Sumner Bernice Vernon and Edith Norton.
Aunt Debby Dexter hosts four Finakins School girls and Miss Vernon the heiress at Breezy Point to pay the mortgage. Aimed at vacation leisure, the scene features a Brilliant Waltz and two recitations as the group learns manners from a visiting maid.
A six week later recap at Camp Moods shows the Hardscratch Twins delivering supplies from Mrs. Hardscratch. Old Clem the Gypsy visits the camp, obsesses over Elinor, falls ill and dies. Fantine flees with Asherai’s beau amid a shifting cast and a quirky catalog of era references and names.
Aunt Debby departs on a mysterious errand. Edith discovers Clara's heartbroken sweetheart in the Adirondacks. Ashreal confronts Billie Griffin and has him arrested. Aunt Debby returns and the central mystery is resolved.
Notice forbids hunting or hauling wood in any Gage pastures and warns violators will be punished by law. County Attorney N S Murphy signs the notice. J C Brooke left for Austin this week to spend Christmas and plans to visit his East Texas parents before returning home.
Notice stating no hunting or trespass allowed in the Koker not pastures under law. signed by L. G. Koxernor, Manager.
I offer cleaning and pressing of all kinds with a specialty in ladies skirts. Prompt delivery and satisfaction guaranteed. Calloway Phelps rear of Bean and Blackburn shop. Phone 153.
A. G. Prude of Ft. Davis was in the area this week.
A carload of pianos is en route and expected to arrive any day along with several local instrument shipments in a few days. Do not purchase four pianos until a Luthy & Co representative can call.
The San Antonio Sxpress reports F. A. Schultze departed this week for the Alpine country. Jim Wilson, president of the Sons of Rest Club, and Clyde Buttrill warn Schultze against any attempt to join the club as he could be a potential candidate for Wilson's job.
Plain gold band ring with inside initials A. M. lost by owner. Finder will be rewarded for returning it to Jno. Tolbert or the office.
Advertisers promote Herd & Company with promises to cure eating troubles by phone orders. W. S. Dunbar and Sumner & Measday guarantee prompt fulfillment of fresh groceries and feeds with prices from a quarter to a dollar plus. Judge Higgins plans a trip to Maraton then Bastrop for the holidays. W. O. W. lodge officers elected include Walter Garnet as consul commander and J. L. Crawford as advisor beat along with other posts.
We express sincere thanks to all who assisted in making our concert a success. Your help and support were greatly appreciated.
The Alpine Commercial Club held its regular meeting Tuesday night and adopted its new constitution and by Laws. President Crawford heard Hon. A M Turney report from San Angelo about a publicity campaign for the region to attract investors and settlers. He said railroad officials hinted Alpine could secure another line if funding is arranged and that locals expect the Orient to reach Alpine within the next two years.
Mrs. A G Black died after an extended illness at her home in this place last Thursday. She was buried Sunday afternoon after funeral services conducted from the house by Rev S E Allison. Mr and Mrs Black moved here two years ago and left friends who mourn her passing. Community sympathy goes to the bereaved husband and family.
Secretary Yates received the diploma awarded to the Alpine Commercial Club for best minerals display at the El Paso Fair. The diploma rests in President Crawford's office and photographs of the booth are shown at Palace Pharmacy. Mr Ralph Rich of St Paul arrives with plans that could expand Alpine and Brewster County population.
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