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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
3
Local items report heavy hillside snow, business openings and moves, hotel ownership transfer, telephone pole project, and a wax company well test near Alpine. Notables include Judge Bogel and Mrs. Nor mand of Marfa visiting for races, real estate activity by W. W. Collins, and multiple regional business visits.
In February at Mrs. James Derrick’s home, Mesdames Smith Bass Dewess and Austin joined, bringing members to twenty five. The group chose American Literature for next year and will place Dr. Elliot's Harvard Classics at the schoolhouse for advanced pupils. They plan April 20 events with the Marfa History Club for Texas Day, and Mrs. Van Sickle was named to a three person state committee on women and children Legislation. Mrs. Rawson led the session with Burns quotations and readings, Mrs. Yates led a musical topic, and Mrs. Hardy discussed England’s Napoleonic era. Mrs. Brown hosts the club in March.
County court justice processed multiple cases this week. Juan Ramos found guilty of selling whiskey with a $40 fine and 20 days jail. Vicente pleaded guilty to whiskey sale with a $25 fine and 20 days. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol with a $100 fine and 20 days. Hess & Bro. sued Snodgrass, judgment for plaintiff for the amount. Wigle & Co. vs Norton set for Saturday. many cases continued to next term.
The Mothers Club held a recent Friday afternoon session with strong attendance and a well arranged program. Members presented papers while visitors gave short talks, making the gathering a marked success and prompting plans to make the regular program a continuing feature.
Tax assessor J. W. Paws urges all Brewster county landowners to render real estate by April 30 for correct tax rolls. Failure to render results in unknown owner listing and potential extra costs. Tax due notices may be delayed if properties are not properly listed. Robt. C. Goodwin offers baled cane at 14 dollars per ton with delivery. Caldwells advertises good wood ready for purchase.
The Alpine horse Rib bon, owned by Dan Goffman of Marathon, won the afternoon race amid heavy betting estimated above 3000 dollars. From start to finish the Marathon horse led and secured an easy victory in what observers call the most interesting Norse race ever held.
News from Marfa reports P S Boyd was shot and killed near Candelaria on February 12. J J Kilpatrick Jr faced an examining trial in Marfa and was released on a small bond. Judge H H Kilpatrick, uncle of the defendant, said the facts show the nephew acted in self defense and it was shoot or be shot.
W K Livingston died at midnight on February 7 1912 after a lingering pleurisy attack. The Marfa New Era notes he leaves a wife three small children a mother and two brothers J H Livingston and C W Livingston.
A severe weather day described as the most disagreeable, with a west wind shifting to north, winds howling, and dust snow and sleet making outdoor tasks hard. Snow and sleet persisted into dusk but did not fully cover the ground, while Stockton, Davis, and other areas reported higher winds and heavier snowfall.
The regular semiannual stockholders meeting of Alpine Publishing Company was held last Saturday afternoon. The secretary reported substantial growth in the past six months. Elected for the ensuing year were President J D Jackson, Secretary Manager W J Yates, and directors J D Jackson, Paul J Vogt, Jim P Wilson, J J Crawford, and W J Yates.
Mrs Bertha Hess entertained about 40 youths from the seventh and eighth grade of the Methodist Sunday School last Friday night. After games she received an Eastern Star Emblem from the two classes, followed by refreshments as the group thanked her warmly and wished many returns of the day.
G. H. Mansfield arrived last week to take Mr. Weaver's place as manager and is now in active charge. The Pecos Record notes Glen Mansfield sold his place and moved to Alpine to head the telephone exchange there. He is described as a fine fellow with many friends wishing him success.
A vintage advertisement notes choire wood available from Alpine Mercantile Co. Order by calling or phoning the store for delivery or pickup.
J C Lanciero from Boquilas Texas states that bathing will wait until the bathhouse is completed which will occur in the near future. A one horsepower gasoline engine will replace a 16 foot windmill as part of the project.
A notice lists new Commercial Club members added recently. It mentions G. H. Mansfield A. kinds at Terry's market and names J. Edwards B. H. Smith and Jesse Pruitt. Secretary Moffett hopes to reach 100 total subscribers by March 1. Joe T. Weaver offers prompt service for windmill repairs coal and wood orders from Caldwell with mail order options. Casey the Jeweler.
For sale items include a kitchen cabinet a sewing machine and a cookstove in good condition. Apply Mrs Huebner a cottage in rear of Yates residence.
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