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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
2
A 1921 think piece contrasts two types of people the Thinker who builds progress from ideas and practical plans and the Idle Dreamer who dabbles in impractical schemes. It cites Elbert Hubbard on thought and frames imagination as life’s essential flavor and achievement.
A civic appeal urges Brewster County residents to pursue progress and build a thriving Alpine community. The Avalanche invites readers to support local development, moral uplift, and shared prosperity, stressing newspapers as community assets and urging unity with churches and schools.
Mrs C KE McCool entertained the Alpine Society with a binge party at her home last Friday night. Guests enjoyed the gathering and the lively social time in a warm, hospitable setting.
Mrs Js 10 Jackson entertained guests at a Silver Tea held Thursday afternoon at her home. The event featured a playful “punning on names” contest that sparked much laughter as names were cleverly twisted. Hostess and her daughter Mrs James E Casner served Canary Island float and cake to a list of attendees including Mesdames Ferguson Edwards Brown Casner Edwards McIntire Burke McMurray Nixon Stillwell Reese Dunham Benson and Misses Stroud Brown Hord.
Mrs. Garnett pleasantly entertained Mrs. Walter Garnett Jr at her home Monday night with various games and refreshments of hot chocolate and cake. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed.
John Young, chairman of the European relief committee, says certificates will be issued to every donor contributing $10 or more. Embossed certificates are available to those who have not yet received one, and noncontributors are urged to participate to receive the keepsake.
Last Sunday in Alpine 386 attended Sunday schools and 339 in one service. About 1000 residents could have attended, so 38 percent were present and 62 percent were absent. Includes a closing ad for Cleaning and Pressing by St. Sandifer.
The Silver Teas last week were enjoyed as much as the prior week. Hostesses and contributions totaled 10.30 dollars with Mrs. M. A. Nigon giving 1.00, Mrs. Ek. V. Casner 5.00, and Mrs. F. BE Gillett 3.50.
The Hovey well shows hard flinty slate 1800 plus feet deep with 4 side gas while water presents a challenge. Skinner No 2 has salt water and paraffin slate. drilling may resume in days. Gage No 1 and 2 idle but near-term restart. Wilson No 2 shut for fuel, down over 1800 feet. I Doddridge from Portland Oil Syndicate arrives to oversee extensive Brewster county holdings.
J M Pouncey reports from Uvalde where secretaries of chambers of commerce and highway advocates from San Antonio to Alpine formed a lasting group. The meeting backed Robert E Lee Highway and Pecos bridge as key links west of Del Rio, urged outreach to representatives to protect funding, and launched regional organizing with a secretary and president to be elected. Alpine received favorable attention for advertising effort with the Rooster noted as a factor.
Plaintiff seeks title and possession of 640 and 870 acres in Brewster County under three five and ten year statutes claiming continuous adverse possession under color of title. Defendants unknown claim clouds on plaintiff's title. request to produce deeds. prayer for judgment quieting title and removing cloud with costs and further relief. Proceeding to next regular term before Clerk W H Lease.
Public notice commands Sheriff to summon named defendants and heirs in a 1921 district court suit filed by RL Henderson in No. 993. The petition seeks unknown heirs of Drauger Zimmerman Finnegan and related parties. Publication required weekly for four weeks in a local or nearest county newspaper before February 1921.
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