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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
2
Editor notes optimistic outlook for Alpine. Mentions renewed prosperity and a large extension of cement sidewalks planned for 1915. References a local post office entry and local papers singing the same tune as the year begins. Predictions hinge on continued effort and progress in the Alpine community.
A fragmented note suggests a belief that the coming deep freeze could protect nearby orchards. The text mentions Texas witnesses and charitable work, hinting at community efforts to support attendance and oversight, though details are unclear.
The notice commands the sheriff to publish a citation in a Brewster County newspaper weekly for eight weeks to summon S. MS. Vernon and unknown heirs to appear at the next district court term in Alpine on February 6, 1915. The suit, filed December 10, 1914, involves G. S. Combs claiming land in Brewster County and seeks title possession and related relief.
The article argues Alpine should incorporate to gain waterworks and sewerage under a commission form, promoting sanitation and prosperity. It praises Senator Hudspeth for proposing a bill to set Texas interest rates at 8 percent, suggesting banks would benefit from cheaper money to develop the state's vast resources.
Publication summons to Elijah Robinson and unknown heirs in a land dispute filed by G. S. Combs. Court to convene February 1915 at Alpine, Texas. Case No. 753 involves 640 acres described by abstract No 1825 and certificate 404.
The State of Texas commands the sheriff to summon William Shepard and his unknown heirs, and the unknown heirs of said unknown heirs, to appear at the next regular district court term in Alpine Brewster County. The suit filed December 10, 1914, case No. 754, seeks title and possession of 640 acres in Brewster County once owned by Tyler Tap Ry Co. and alleges cloud on title from Shepard heirs. The writ to be served by publication, returnable February ith 1915, at the courthouse in Alpine.
In a Brewster County court action plaintiffs J. H. Browne and G. S. Combs allege ownership of 640 acres described as abstract 148 and certificate 1 By Co originally granted to M. Ry. Co. They claim Flora P. Brooks and unknown heirs Cloud the title. seek title confirmation by judgment, publication summons, and costs after purchasing all interest at sheriff sale in 1912 with a sheriff’s sale held September 3 1912 and suit filed in 1914. The case proceeds in the Judicial District of Texas.
The document directs the sheriff to execute a citation by publication for Flora P Brooks and others in The State of Texas. It outlines authority, recipients, and the required service of process as part of a legal action.
Notice from Brewster County Texas records a sheriff sale ordered December 22 1914 due to a judgment in favor of J W Weaver against Rio Grande Wax Company for 627 72 dollars plus costs. Property description covers five acres in Hancock Addition Alpine with detailed metes and bounds ending at the starting stake.
Brewster County notices advertise sheriff sale of land in Alpine with Rio Grande Wax Company as owner and 1915 sale date on first Tuesday in March. Another entry describes Bexar County district court execution selling School Sections 22 24 and 48 in Brewster County Block 9 A Ry Co land to satisfy a judgment in favor of S Gage against J W Weaver et al. Ads include Advt dates and a local dry cleaning ad.
Notice states that parties are forbidden under penalty of law to hunt fish camp or trespass on the property. Identifies Jason W Antes as involved or referenced in the notice.
W T Henderson offers up to date dehorners and Galloway cattle for sale in Auixe Texas. The ad promises reliable stock and practical dehorning equipment.
Public notices from Alpine include announcement of G C Smiths feed yard continuing timber yard business and selling feed hay wood and coal with full measure motto. Also church services and events for Alamo Lumber Co Lutheran Church Christian Church and Baptist Church with class schedules and prayer meetings. Boarders wanted and available rooms for rent with farm product prices listed.
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