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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
2
J Yorn advances as mall master in Alpine Texas with second clan status amid Thursday 1913 events. The fragment notes a pie titled winciption and a venue rotation, hinting at local pageant or market activity. Named individuals and specifics are limited by the OCR text.
Alpine residents criticize a Sunset Lines promotion that paid $100 for a favorable write-up but yielded only a small town paper photo. The piece alleges deceit by a corporation and contrasts with Alpine’s two reputable papers offering better coverage for less money. The Legislature adjourned to March 3 due to two meningitis deaths. Wilson is framed as a future president by remarks. Local ads note 30¢ blue overalls at Variety store and event postponements. Tex Polk of Sylvester, Texas may relocate to Alpine. Tom Sanderson buys a new car in El Paso.
Mexican bandits raided two Brewster County ranches between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning. Lee Hancock’s ranch 14 miles northeast of Alpine lost five horses four guns two saddles and ammunition. Laurence Haley’s southern ranch had saddles bridles and other items stolen. Hancock and others pursued the thieves with Sheriff Walton’s posse, as residents fear the desperadoes remain at large in desolate country.
Important notices warn of a Mexican thief crossing the river ahead of a posse. Local ads list hides for market at Clifton and grain prices from C. Smith & Sons. Rhode Island Reds and Leghorn poultry available, with egg prices. Mesquite wood for sale by A. McCallum, cord prices. Joe Moss withdraws property from the market and revokes agent permits.
Notice states property formerly listed for sale with Burke and Smith and Sons has been withdrawn from the market. Advertisement confirms removal and references agent services and contact through phone 144. The Avalanche subscription implied.
Notice urges residents to keep yara gates closed to prevent litter blowing into streets being cleaned. County offers support but cooperation from citizens is essential. Quoted by W. F. McGaughy, Advertising Commissioner, Precinct 1.
Land Commissioner Robison says leniency to land buyers overdue on school land payments. In a February 15 1913 letter, he delays forfeiture for nonpayment for up to thirty days due to meningitis related legislative disruption. Forfeiture remains possible for nonresidence, per order to assist banks and settlers.
A veteran observer notes the political trap around Wilson in Trenton and mocks the stubborn uncertainty of his aims. A prominent politician, asked for candor, remains noncommittal while the public weighs the chances and implications of his behavior.
Mr Joseph Englebert An derau and Mrs Louise Agnes Armstrong were united in marriage on Wednesday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev H M Smith officiating. The bride hails from Houston Texas and the groom is the Master Mechanic at the Terlingua Mines. They will reside in Terlingua.
Mrs Bethena Hess observed her sixty fourth birthday with a surprise party hosted by Eastern Star sisters last Friday evening the 4th. Members present included Mesdames Miller Wade Kennedy Rickson Bird Hamilton and Miss Mary Rulm along with many other friends as guests of honor and refreshments were served.
For Sale. Household and kitchen furniture including beds, stoves, range, dishes, chairs, bureaus, tables, etc. Apply to A. J Tipe, Adv. 2.6.
The Methodist Missionary Society held a Thursday gathering at Mrs. Essie Pruett's home. Mrs. Runyan led a Bible lesson, Miss Moran led prayer, and Mr Read’s sketch on The Negro was read by Mrs. Van Sickle. Maps of Africa illustrated future work. guests attended. next month’s lesson issued.
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