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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
2
The Ava Center notes its 25th year with a history of upholding a square dealing policy in Alpine and Brewster counties. Christmas in Alpine was quiet and sane, and residents are thankful. A New Year goal suggested is paying poll tax before January 3.
The text presents Joe Boehmer’s 1914 creed opposing Sunday and weekday singing of controversial hymns and calling for moral restraint. It then shifts to a bond issue debate in Brewster County with The Avalanche resisting candidates linked to the printing trust and urging fiscal oversight on a 0,000 bond for road building, promising open discussion and taxpayer benefit.
The text notes Honest John Garner facing possible opposition from Manley Mason and a Corpus Christi ward boss named Timon. It praises Garner as a strong Washington representative and suggests replacements would be unwise. It also quotes East Texas Register editor Carnes and mentions New Year greetings from W C Rumor and other local editorial figures.
The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. End time for the service is 7:30 p.m. The 2m Junin League meets at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Pastor H. M. Smith invites all to attend.
Federal Judge John C Pollock ordered a sale decree for the Orient properties to aid a reorganization plan. The move would unite the Kansas City Mexico Orient Railroad, Kansas City Outer Belt Railroad and construction firms under one company to satisfy creditors. A sale date and minimum bid will be set in about two weeks.
At a recent Commercial Club meeting Jim P Wilson was chosen president with all other officers reelected. Wilson is described as a progressive businessman ready to aid worthy causes. The retiring president Jack son will take on duties as president of the Cattle Raisers Association.
A movement is underway to restore the S. R. Guthrie Camp of Confederate Veterans. Supporters urge reviving the old organization to preserve deeds of valor and the meaning of the cause for future generations as veteran numbers dwindle.
News from the Mexican War reports Federals repulsed at Ojinaga and Nuevo Laredo while 2000 Federals were defeated near Torreón. Pancho Villa reportedly joined rebels at Ojinaga with new reinforcements and ammunition. Prisoners were killed as captors executed over a hundred near Ojinaga.
Notice to Tax Payers states state county and school taxes are now due at the tax office in Alpine with payment required by January 1 1914 to avoid a 10 percent penalty. J A Walton Brewster County Tax Collector Goodwood at Caldwell.
The unexpected death of Mr M M Whisler occurred here last Sunday afternoon. A longtime Alpine resident, he joined the local business scene seven years ago and contributed to the community through charity. Survived by brother Frank Whisler of Pennville and sister Mrs Thomas McCarty of Hartford City. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church Sunday January 11 1914 at 4 o'clock.
J H Crow a prominent Alpine contractor died after a short illness. A resident for only two years, he moved from Ft Worth and is survived by a wife and several children. The funeral was held Monday at Alpine Cemetery. An unrelated hotel advertisement from San Antonio is included in the clipping.
The San Antonio Express reported the death of Mrs S A Purinton of Pecos County in Alpine. She was well known locally. Purinton died after a brief illness and is survived by her husband and two sons.
Property listing for Block 2 in Hurley Addition Alpine with two residences outhouses windmill and good water well. Terms reasonable inquire G. W. Martin Alpine Mercantile So advt 10 9 16.
I express sincere gratitude to the people of Alpine for their kindness during my husband Mr. H. Crow’s illness and death. May God bless them all.
We thank many kind friends for loving sindness shown during the illness and death of our husband and father Mrs. S. E. Watters Miss Ethel Watters Mrs. J. R. Middlebrook
Bible school at 10 a.m. preaching at 1 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday.
W H Terry Jr advertises for hides offering the very highest market price. Contact phone 120 for figures and details.
Mrs Vere Calhoun Grad nurse advertises professional home care for patients. Private calls answered daily. Located near the Charles hotel area.
K. of P. Lodge No. 428 meets every Wednesday evening. Officers Jas. A. Burke and J. A. Wevents listed as current leaders.
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