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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
2
An old styled notice lists subscription price at 11.00 in advance and renewal details. The fragment mentions W. J. Yates and Baitor with unspecified portation terms and second class matter. The date appears as Thursday PRD 4 195, indicating a historical publication context.
A historical text argues that legal notices must be printed and published rather than posted. It contends that most notices affect the public and should be readily accessible, urging community input on local governance and road funding.
A historical reflection notes women in Germany may enter coal and potash mines as men go to war, ensuring continued commerce and dye production. It discusses American neutrality aiding potash imports, wartime economic adjustments, and shifts in public opinion. Mentions Senator Johnson of Hall county, potential Texas state division, Wilson succession chances, and Brewster county representation.
A San Antonio observer mocks Sam Jones with a biting quip about leadership, suggesting attendance inspired by tradition rather than belief. He derides Sunday followers as bull-necked and peanut-brained while labeling Jones reactionary and unctuous.
Hon. Jas. Rooney of Fort Stockton is described as a progressive businessman whose election to the Orient railroad board is expected to benefit the company and its operations.
I hereby give notice that all real estate owned by me in Alpine has been taken off the market. RB Trent Adv 1-7-3. Genuine merchandise coat at Caldwell Adv.
In February 1915 there will be no full moon, a rare event not seen since 1866 and not to recur for millions of years. The January moon was full on the Ist and will be full again on the 30th, while March will see full moons on the Ist and 30th, preventing February from having a full moon. The cycle results from odd celestial circumstances, with 1866 noted as a peace year after a major war.
Bible school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Everyone invited. H. M. Bandy, Minister. FOR SALE New Map of Breswster County showing the Orient Ry and Alpine. Turner's Land Office. Advt.10-15th.
The Sheriff is ordered to publish this notice weekly for eight weeks in Brewster County newspapers to summon William Shepard and unknown heirs in a land dispute in the 63rd District Court at Alpine. Plaintiff G. J. Combs seeks title and possession to 640 acres in Brewster County, land tied to Saxland, following a sheriff's sale in 1912.
Public notice summons Flora P Brooks and unknown heirs in a land title suit in the 53rd District Court of Texas for Brewster County. The case seeks title and possession to 640 acres, abstract 1348, survey 319, against J H Browne G S Combs and Flora P Brooks. Proceeding set for February 1915 with publication urged.
The State of Texas Brewster County announces a sheriff sale in the J W Weaver vs Rio Grande Wax Co case. Sheriff J J A Walton levied on real estate in Alp ine at Hancock addition, near the S P right of way, to satisfy a 627.72 dollar judgment plus costs. The description notes a stake and iron stakes defining the S W and S E corners.
Citation by Publication describes a land tract in Brewster County Texas with directions to an iron stake as the N E corner and mentions P Brooks et al. The text includes compass bearings and distances, a five acre parcel, and a sheriff or constable command, but it is partially garbled.
Public sale announce real estate foreclosures in Brewster County Texas for Rio Grande Wax Company and Crowell Realty Company. Notices cite levy by Sheriff J A Walton under court orders, sale date set for March 2 1915 at Alpine courthouse, with publication in Alpine Avalanche for three weeks.
In Brewster County Texas the sheriff announces a public auction of School Sections 22 24 and 48 640 acres each in Block 9 G H A Ry Co. real estate owned by J W Weaver Orient Land Co H L Kobernot and J W McIntyre. Sale set for February first Tuesday at Alpine courthouse 1915 at 10 to 12 and 2 to 4. D J A Watros sheriff notes the foreclosure on judgment in favor of A S Gage against J W Weaver et al.
Notice states that all parties are forbidden under law to hunt fish camp or trespass on the property owned by Jason W. [ante. The brief advisory warns trespassers of enforcement actions and preserves property rights.
W T Henderson advertises Galloway cattle for sale in Aung Texas offering dehorned stock that have historically performed well. The note emphasizes reliability and steady availability for buyers seeking proven cattle lines.
Church of Christ holds Sunday services at the Presbyterian church with a long service at 2:30 PM. Bible study begins at 2:45 PM and Communion at 3:30 PM.
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