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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
3
Local notes report the arrival of a girl named Kitty with several social and business visits noted in Marathon and nearby towns. Public interest centers on the Star Theatre event titled When Will Kitty Arrive Friday night as Sheriff Walton and Assessor Phelps return from the river.
Alpine residents reel after the second citizen slain in 12 days. Fred Measday was found murdered in his milk house, shot while visiting his northeast Alpine home. Sheriff Walton and Judge Ragin led the investigation, tracking an unshod horse from the public road but finding no clear suspect. Measday, a respected local businessman, had moved to Alpine a decade ago and was known for his quiet demeanor and fair dealings.
The killer used a 12 gauge shotgun fired through a window, striking Mr. Measday below the shoulder and spraying buckshot across the room. Mrs. Measday recalls hearing the shot Monday night and says the community fears pursuit will uncover the culprit before a funeral Tuesday in Alpine Cemetery led by Rev. W. W. Nelson.
News arrives of the death of M. H. Gossett former Alpine citizen who died in Del Rio after medical treatment Monday night. He ran the St. George hotel in Marfa after leaving Alpine. He leaves a wife and four daughters and many friends grieved by the loss.
Two used cars offered for sale or trade. An Overland touring car in useable condition and a Pathfinder with electric starter and lights. Also a new Oak land six cylinder touring car. Contact Ap ps9, Wm Murphy or Border d Auto Co. in Alpine Texas 42726.
Sudan grass hay at 50 cents per bale and prices on large quantities. Alfalfa and grain also offered. Oak and mesquite wood prices promoted. Steam pressing service advertised. Dirt work including tanking dams and roads offered by Mat Smith. Well drilling requested near Marathon by T M Newton. Subscribe for the Avalanche.
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