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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
1
A large crowd gathered Saturday night to see advertised pictures. Jack McFarlart presented the best of pictures, praising orderly attendance by many children and the careful conduct at the shows.
The Dean building occupied by the Alpine Repair Shop has been refloored with two by six plank and the building otherwise repaired, which greatly rans the place. Let us do your printing.
FE F Townsend appears for re election to Sheriff and Tax Collector in Brewster. The note recalls meeting him years ago at Pecos and a long history of service. It credits Townsend with a splendid record in office and support for another term from the people.
Alpine High School basketball teams defeated Marfa and Sanderson. Girls beat Marfa 31 to 12 with Frans scoring 10 of 12, Grace Funk and Fi Wegerts strong in goals. Weyerts and Funk led assists and long shots. Alpine boys edged Marfa 18–4 and later defeated Sanderson in a forty minute, tightly contested clash with Cross and Livingston contributing key plays. Sanderson forfeited the girls game.
Alpine and Fort Stockton, both unbeaten in the Trans Pecos District Basket Ball League, are to meet in Alpine on Saturday January 24. The boys and girls teams will play on the Alpine High School courts. Fort Stockton’s Gonzales and Terlingua visitor F M Dancey were among recent attendees in Alpine.
A candidate for sheriff and tax collector announces intent to seek a second term. He pledges to continue serving the county, claiming loyalty to the people and a track record of improving the area. The message appeals for support from voters who view his past efforts as beneficial.
New residents arrive in Alpine to settle in with H Crocker employed in Sparks shop. Avalanche reports welcoming them warmly as the community grows and adapts to new neighbors amid local activity.
A M Baumann of Austine was called to his former home Sunday afternoon after a severe illness. He had undergone major surgery about a year earlier and never fully recovered. He died after a brief illness followed by pellegra complications. His wife and daughter survived, with burial moving to Bunker Hill, Mississippi. He had recently been head of the manual training department at Sul Ross Normal. He was 55, joined the Presbyterian Church 30 years ago and served as elder for 15 years. He was a member of the University Church in Austin and widowed by his passing. The Alpine community and The Avalanche extend sympathy to the relatives.
Quicksilver production report shows nine months to Sept 30 with 15 107 flasks of 7ret each. California 10 588 flasks Texas 4 151 flasks Arizona 247 flasks Nevada 131 flasks. District aims to develop like great mineral districts.
Jackson and Tarmon have placed about 297 steers on feed at their ranch. The animals are 1 year old and described as big and healthy. They plan to add a good crop from a raised source plus several types of feed. About 100 hogs will be fattened at the same end. The yard is well equipped with large tanks and well arranged facilities, marking an efficient feed operation in the area.
Mrs W V Campbell and her children arrived home Monday after visiting her mother sister and friends at Maude Stevens Con cecum number.
Jr. Allen Alpine City Marshal proudly received a Christmas present from Col. L. C. Rogers of the 123rd Field Artillery. The leather belt bore a plate inscribed Prairie 33 Division Verdun Meuse St Mihiel World War 1917 1918 and the Yellow Cross. Allen values the gift and the thoughtfulness of the donor and the soldiers who served.
Margaret Renold returns home from relatives and friends last week. Con Watkins of Valentine noted as visiting Alpine last week on Friday.
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