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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
3
Alpine residents share business trips to El Paso and Sabinal, visits from Mara thon and Fort Stockton, farm and ranch deals in Pecos County, new arrivals and marriages, plus church suppers and school projects. Local tradesmen advertise furniture leases, hardware and kodak repairs as community news rolls on.
Expresses sincere gratitude to the people of Alpine for cooperative work and liberal patronage. Signed by the Ladies of Christian Church.
Notice to the public from Mrs Joserine Hatt announcing the rental of the Parkerson house lower rooms for a modern millinery line next to the Holland Hotel in Alpine. Goods arrive soon with a spring opening planned before Easter to be announced in the Avalanche.
The Mother's Club invites all to a Martha Washington Tea on February 22 at the Opera House. After the program, a menu includes ham sandwiches, pickled eggs, olives, pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, pound cake, seeded cakes, tea and coffee. Admission is 30 cents with proceeds for fencing the new school campus. Mrs A B Weaktey.
Alpine citizens show life in a survey reported by the Avalanche as they weigh incorporation to shed babyhood garb and assume a queenly governance, signaling active public sentiment rather than indifference.
The Alpine Commercial Club meeting on Monday elected S A Starr for mayor by acclamation after nominating W A Weakley H C Phillips Paul Vogt John Young and F E Gillett for aldermen and R D Shields for marshal. Dr. Berkeley withdrew from the race amid heated remarks.
Brewster County public land notices announce reinstated claims for Lizzie Lawrence Rose Thurston Lee Boswell W J Dodson and W J Payne under G H S A Ry survey. Lands include sections in block 13 and block 20 with mining and ging operations. Properties go to market on March 21 under the G H S A Ry survey.
County commissioners fixed the annual tax rate at 28 cents, up 6 cents from last year, with allocations for County ad valorem 13, Road and Bridge 8, Refunding 1st Series 44, Refunding 2nd Series 14, and Jury Fund 1. They also appointed election judges for four precincts and two assignments in precinct 6, listing presiding officers and assistants.
Rt. Rev. J. M. Kendrick named Andrew S. Carver in charge of Episcopal parishes at Marfa Ft Davis and Alpine. Carver arrives from the north as an engaging speaker and will conduct his first Alpine service Sunday in Turney Hall with an open invitation. He will follow with services the next Sunday at the same times and then visit Alpine regularly.
The Avalanche lists Brewster County candidates for Democratic primaries. D C York seeks County Treasurer, J C Brooke eyeing reelection as County Attorney, Flora L Daugherty and W H Lease named for District and County Clerk roles. Prime votes decided in July.
Brewster County Texas imposes filing rules for county claims. Only bills filed before court convening may be docketed. post convening filings go to next term. All bills must be sworn and examined by contracting parties before filing per official certification dated February 16, 1910.
The Ft. Stockton Pioneer reports W. H. Lyon deeded land to the Orient Railroad for a town site in Ft. Stockton area. The Orient bind themselves to complete and operate a line through to Topolobampo on the Pacific by January 1, 1913, per President Stillwell's San Angelo remarks.
The Avalanche offers new subscribers a free pair of Atlas Tension Shears priced at 1.00. Existing subscribers paying a year in advance also receive a pair of shears. Avidad Bui.
The phrase captures a shifting mood as harsh winter weather stretches into an uneasy summer in both climate and public sentiment. Officials note unusual patterns with lingering cold snaps and unseasonal precipitation affecting plans and daily life.
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