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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
3
Alpine shoppers and residents are referenced in dozens of items including Roy Trent returning from Marathon, J N McDonnell and Ida Jordan visiting Alpine, and Earl Chastain and W K Bates from Marathon. Diverse notes cover court cases, land sales, new stock companies, upcoming church and school projects, and local business activity with multiple residents and visitors named.
An Alpine election counted 39 ballots with 33 in favor and 6 against abolishing the old incorporation. Within 60 days a new vote will decide on reincorporation under a fresh charter as the community seeks growth. A near fatal mule incident left a four year old with only minor cuts after rope entanglement and rope is removed. the child was unharmed according to Dr. Middlebrook.
Expressing gratitude for kindness during sickness and death of wife mother and sister, W M Harmon and family L G Harmon and family extend thanks to Alpine readers. Benito Solis, a well known Mexican of Boquillas settlement, visited The Avalanche and said he will live in El Paso, where he has a store, after losses of cattle on his Mexican ranch amid recent cold weather.
An Alpine based nursery advertises a full line of fruits berries shades and ornamentals suited to West Texas. The proprietor claims knowledge of suitable sorts and invites patronage and catalog requests by mail or visit.
Notice from Alpine Texas on January 6 1910 states the Southwest Texas and Mexico Land Company is dissolved by mutual agreement of all parties. Geo H Chipman serves as president. 41-1-13.
Miss Minnie Murphree who has served at the Merchants Company for a year left for Mississippi last week and will join Joske of San Antonio next season. She is described as a charming lady who made many warm friends whose best wishes go with her.
Tom Yarbro has purchased the Ben Welch well drilling machine and will relocate it to his ranch property.
All Woodmen Circle members are urged to attend the first regular meeting of the year on Thursday evening January 13. Important business will be transacted. Mrs. I V Weakley guardian.
J M Hamilton received a two inch high by one inch thick cotton bale from his son Rafe in Imperial Valley California. It is part of the first bale grown there and sparks plans to start a cotton farm next year. Dewees Lumber Co announces Bulber Johnson Farm Pump Gasoline Engine now on display in their store with a guaranteed, inexpensive unit. Call to see it running.
I offer cleaning and pressing of all kinds with a specialty in ladies skirts. Prompt delivery and satisfaction guaranteed. Calloway Phelps in rear of Bean & Blackburn shop. Phone 153.
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