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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
2
An announcement declares candidacy for Representative from the 117th Legislative District. The candidate seeks Democratic primary voters in Jay MoM. McFarland is named in association with the bid.
Widespread danger from wood alcohol adulteration in cosmetics drinks and drugs prompts calls for strict labeling and penalties. New York reports cases of blindness and death from ingestion inhalation or skin contact, with cosmetics bay rum and witch hazel named as risky sources. Authorities urge stronger laws as in New Jersey to curb adulteration by retailers and barbers.
The piece warns against wood alcohol poisoning and urges barbers and druggists to be vigilant, noting the risk to customers and the need for precaution. It lauds the San Angelo Standard anniversary edition, criticizes the Texas printing trust, and discusses town issues like frame awnings, fire risk, and road improvements for Brewster and Pecos counties and a potential good roads bond election.
In Van Horn Culberson county Sheriff Feely was shot and killed tonight while attempting to stop a street gun fight between O J Hammett and Judge Cannon. The clash arose from a political feud with Cannon later firing at Hammett and Hammett wounding Cannon. Feely died after a bullet hit his heart as he moved toward the scene.
The court met with all members present and approved butcher reports from Measday Anderson and R H Crawford for Precinct No 3. Sheep inspector T M Shely reports approved. Dr J A Ha given regular salary to practice county wide. Road jury failed to report on opening road south of the S P track. Election officers named for four precincts. Tax rate for coming year to be fixed before adjournment.
Henry Reynolds named cattle inspector for the Texas Association with headquarters at Alpine. Reynolds is an experienced cowman and the association is fortunate in securing his services.
Mr. E. L. Frazer of this city and Miss May Ladd of Bay City Texas will marry tonight at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Burton with Rev. H. M. Smith officiating. Only intimate friends attend as the event is very quiet. The Frazer couple will immediately begin housekeeping in one of the Edwards cottages.
Brewster and surrounding counties met in Alpine High School auditorium on February 7 to form the West Texas Teachers Association. Sapt H B Cowles elected chairman and Miss Anna D Linn named secretary. Supt Rawlins of Ft Stockton extended a March 7 meeting invitation with March 6–7 athletic, debating and declamation contests for participating schools.
In district court, several cases were disposed of. First State Bank of Fort Stockton vs RW Arnold ended with a verdict for the defendant after a retrial before judge Douglas, involving title to 85 head of cattle. Other actions were dismissed or settled, Ex parte Sam Moss granted removal of disabilities of minor, and 22 civil cases were continued to September term.
Citizens invited to a Saturday evening gathering at 7 30 at the Court House with short addresses music and a reading by Miss Smith teacher of expression. The object is to elect a delegate for the State Convention in Fort Worth on Feb 21. Prohibitionists urged to attend. Sydney C Holmes C W Livingston Committee. Caldwell's ad Goodwood.
A church youth program featured a scripture lesson from Proverbs 14 led by Miss Alice Smith with a talk by Mr. Watson and recitations by Ruby Riggs and others. It included themes Ready to Fight the Battle Against Wrong and Ready to Serve in Public Office focusing on church and state relations.
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