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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche lists subscription price at $1.60 in advance and notes mail matter of second class. The edition is dated Thursday morning January 6, 1910, Alpine Texas with post office registration at Alpine.
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad has experimented for eight to ten months with telephone dispatch alongside telegraph lines. Results show reduced congestion and potential for fewer accidents on busy sections. The plan may not replace telegraph but adds valuable communication, encouraging safer, smoother operation.
A historical column ridicules hobble skirts and the pull back device, recalling past garb like the Grecian bend and bustles. It warns against fashion dictates and hints at future sartorial clashes while noting political maneuvering in Austin and a call for a delayed official action by Colquitt.
President Carwile of the Pecos Southern writes Alpine’s Commercial Club secretary that Alpine can obtain the line with sufficient encouragement. A delegation might visit Pecos to negotiate written terms and clarify expectations for public improvements.
Fort Davis records frigid conditions with temperatures near zero as District Court opens at 2 p.m. Judge Gillis and District Attorney Thurmond arrive with court staff. Local residents arrive for court as ranchers and families attend. School resumes after holidays. several locals travel to San Antonio and San Marcos. Courthouse work slowed by freezing weather. Alpine Baptist revival plans announced for late January led by Rev Head and singer Mr Jolly.
Christmas brought quiet scenes with several parties and scarce scraps. L D Simpson suffers a congestive chill but shows some improvement. Uncle Bud faces a tough time while an oil well proceeds with a careful, straight drill. A small boy arrives Christmas morning in a two pound bundle. Cow trade stalls as Bagwell recalls cattle while Livles declines a pair of tweezers. Miss Alva White visits Townsend ranch.
Crawford and Barron’s Sanitary Grocery ad lists staple and fancy groceries and a New Year’s Eve party at Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Gerhardt’s home. The notice describes decorations, refreshments, and guests at the holiday gathering.
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