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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
2
An unclear fragment announces a candidate for the 117th Legislature. The text references a Democrat party process and a person named McFarland in connection with a representative post. Further readable details are not present to specify names, dates, or exact district.
Alarm raised in Alpine as fire risk threatens the business district and properties valued in thousands. Residents urge completion of the water system started by the Alpine Power Co to prevent repeated losses and safeguard investments.
At the Prohibition convention in Fort Worth last week Hon. Thos. H. Ball was nominated for governor on the first ballot. A. B. Robertson of Slaton declined a possible cattle raiser post, clearing the field for Jackson. The Avanache notes the West Texas Magazine debut led by Callan Boehmer and praised the editors and overall quality. A dollar invested will be a dollar well spent.
The El Paso news reports Gen Carranza’s export tax on cattle drawn criticism from cattlemen who say it is near prohibitive. The schedule lists calves under a year at four gold pesos, one year olds six, two years eight, three years ten, and all others at ten gold pesos. Exchange is set at two pesos Mexican per one American dollar, with border command discretion on the rate.
Sheriff Welton departed Monday for Bigvilk with Gerald Sherman the boy murderer to be delivered to the criminal asylum. Several cars are expected to arrive soon as orders are placed with G C Smith & Sons for elikin s ores and fuel.
A nude white man found dead near Alpine Texas, near a switch west of town, triggers a countywide manhunt. Deputies and citizens catalog the bodys teeth and dental work, search for identification, and await answers on who killed him and where the crime occurred. An undertaker holds the body as residents view it hoping for identification.
George W. Baines of Alpine Texas was appointed February 16 1914 as administrator of the estate of M. M. Whisler deceased and has qualified. Creditors are to present claims and debtors to settle with the administrator or attorney J C Brooke. Dated Alpine February 23 1914. Grance W Barnes administrator. 2-26-1914. Advertisement Caldwell’s feed ad.
The Brewster County Commissioners Court orders an April 4, 1914 election to decide issuing bonds totaling 100000 dollars to improve and maintain public roads. The ballot will read For the issuance of bonds or Against the issuance of bonds. Voting precincts include Alpine and Terlingua areas with named election managers. Only qualified property tax payers may vote.
W. T. Henderson advertises Galloway cattle for sale in Awning Texas offering solid stock and reliable prices.
Sunday program for March 1st in the Christian church at 4 pm features Love Verse study. Leader Miss Jimmie Wade and speakers Mrs Lula Chine Bro H M Bandy Miss Myrtle Battles present verses from Galatians Hebrews Romans plus 1 John. Attendees bring Bibles and answer roll call with a love verse.
A notice seeks sale of a Baptist church property in Alpine Texas with morning worship at 11 and evening at 7 30. It notes a first of five selling topics, citizen patronage in a town of 2500, and an installation at a BYU youth service. Pastor Sydney Holmes signs the ad. A separate want ad offers a governess position in Noonan Texas. A coal and wood ad promotes Caldwell's supplies.
The B Y P U program presents The Spiritual Hand with leader Miss Alice Smith. Lyrics by South Chapter The War or Gold and Middle Holmes. Illustration by Mrs. Robert Phelps. Mrs M Hl Matthews contributes The Thumb or Prayer. Music and readings by Mira McCullough provide a varied program.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to many friends who offered kindness during illness and death of wife and sister. Names listed include C. O. Stillwell Mrs Walter Garnet Evan Hord Clarence Hord Will Hord. Also advertisement for Caldwell's offering best goods at uniform low prices.
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