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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
4
Local items report rail timetable clues for west and east routes and station open hours. Community notes include Gustaf Sweeden settling in Alpine, Drs Gray Bros dentistry at Alpine Hotel, and a Yosemite-like claim of cinnabar discovery near Eagle Pass with dispute over credit.
A. McCallum agent of Ausuis nursery made the first delivery in Alpine with about 2000 fruit and shade trees vines and shrubs planted across homes yards vacant lots and streets. Purchasers paid over $400 and anticipate future growth as orders for a second delivery exceed $100.
A.T. Winder, riding in a buggy with a Mexican driver toward Billingsley’s ranch, suffered sudden stomach and brain congestions causing unconsciousness. A Black helper nicknamed Stump assisted, townward travel, and three physicians treated him. By evening he briefly recovered, then relapsed, but later improved and was out of danger.
City issues a strict warning against dumping refuse in or near the creek and northern town areas. Any violator will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, with no exceptions or leniency, notes G W Beakley.
Buyer seeks fat stock for shipment to Arizona. Will pay for cows calves and other fat stock in carload quantities. Prices available through J. A. Parmer and Son.
Fort Worth residents Judge Van Horn and Mel arrive Friday to visit their son in law L B Caruthers and relatives. The elder Van Horn served as Brewster County attorney years ago during Alpine’s rougher era and was reputedly targeted by criminals with threats and alleged gunfire.
Alpine and Marfa leaders host Rev J W Marshall and two associates to discuss a regional sanitarium west of the Pecos near the Southern Pacific line. A town meeting outlined plans for a central building, cottages, outdoor activities, stock capitalization of 250000 dollars, and local participation.
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