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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
2
An advocacy notice announces candidacy for the office of Representative from the 117th District. The filing references the Democratic primaries in July and notes the party’s section. McFarland is listed among the participants.
A call to awaken civic support for parks and playgrounds as essential urban amenities. The piece extols the imminent cost of new sites and praises Alpine as a resort town example, urging the Mother's Club to back the park movement and act before opportunities pass.
Prominent educators from Fort Stockton Marfa Fort Davis Marathon and Sanderson will join Alpine teachers at the public school auditorium to organize a teachers association. The program features renowned speakers and a morning and afternoon basketball match between Alpine and Fort Stockton High School teams. The evening session starts at 7 30 p.m.
Program lists speakers: Hon J D Jackson welcome address. Dr B F Berkeley responds. J Judge J P Weatherby presides. Ft Davis music by Choral Club. Hon A M Turney Colorado County Superintendent presents school classification. Prof J E Conner Sanderson speaks on cooperation in schools. Discussion led by Prof O B Rollins Fr Stockton. Eugenia D Wecer Marathon speaks on teacher duties to pupils colleagues community. Prof J D Jowere Marfa leads discussion on boy problems. Prof J R Epps Fr Davi discusses organization and selection of next meeting place.
The Denver trip by Sai Anne and the Jacksons follows their attendance at the National Live Stock Association meeting. A resolution condemning a Washington backed plan to ban cattle below the quarantine line from being shipped above it was passed after Texas delegates drew it. Fort Worth packers would face losses under the proposed law, while Alpine would benefit from selling cattle at lower costs. Local leaders urge Alpine residents to host visitors as Tom Ball remains the leading candidate though opposition exists.
The Missionary Society held a Thursday meeting installing officers led by President Mrs Han cock and First Vice-President Mrs Moore. A Year Book was proposed to aid work. Regular meetings occur 4 pm on the 1st 2nd and 4th Thursdays at the M E church with Mission Study on the first Thursday and devotional social meetings on the second. The February meeting is at Mrs W O Smith’s home. All Methodist members and interested neighbors are invited.
Col. Lee Giles secretary of the Commercial Club at Ft Stockton passed through Alpine Saturday en route home from the Good Roads convention at Eagle Pass. He says Alpine gave a royal reception and Ft Stockton will entertain guests in the hospitable manner for which Frton people are famed.
Leopold Morris of the Victoria Advocate notes Morris is a clever district representative but believes he has little chance of being elected governor. The remark underscores political expectations and local media perspective on the gubernatorial race.
Sydney C. Holmes, pastor, announces Sunday School at 10 a m supervised by A 3 Burton. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 pm. Morning topic The Expec tive showing in North and East and Christ. Evening topic Life of Christ start of a series with stereopticon lantern. BYP U at 6 30 pm led by F A Ashmore. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm. All welcome.
The Avalanche apologizes for offending its young Beeville editor friend by mentioning a kinsman in Corpus Christi and acknowledges that it might have halted a truth widely known had the relationship not been strained.
For sale block 2 in Hurley Addition Alpine with two residences out houses windmill and good water well. Terms reasonable. Apply to G W I Martin at Alpine Mercantile Co. adv. 109 6.
Dunbar and Middlebrook establish a new Alpine firm to handle Ford cars. They plan to stock vehicles soon and aim to secure a portion of the local auto trade.
Hunting season closes Saturday January with the last day to kill quail. Birds have been unusually plentiful this year in the area, though hunting has been light.
Mr W M Murphy and Dr Middlebrook have taken an agency for the Overland car. Read their advertisement appearing in this issue to learn details of the deal and where to contact them.
Judge Howell Johnson said Pecos County bond issue is legal except for one or two small items easily fixed. He noted strong demand and that bonds would sell at a premium once printed. Fr. Stockton was en route home from Austin after consulting with the Attorney General.
A small hotel advertisement promises rooms at one dollar without baths and one fifty with baths. The notice cites the Angelus Hotel in San Antonio and names Mrs. Frank Kent as proprietress.
Thoroughbred Durham calves offered for sale by W. B. Hancock of Alpine Texas. Limited number of pure blood Durham dull calves available. Apply at once to Hancock. Advertisement dated January 15.
Grand jurors listed include G. W. Baines Jr, W. W. Collins, J. H. Derrick, W. H. Harding, C F Kimbell, W. P. Stillwell, Fred Clark, John Henderson, Geo Cee D. McKinney, J. W. Frazer, J. H. Nail, Anja W C Bordraux, S. N. Ainsley, J. D. McDaniels, J. R. Hollis among others. petit jurors also named for Monday session.
Mr and Mrs O E Kirtley visited Marfa last week where they encountered the Miller Bros owners of the 101. A fine horse saddle and bridle recently bought from Mexican refugees was prevented from being taken by Mrs Kirtley due to the owners actions. Mr Kirtley, a longtime associate, had worked with the Millers on the range years ago.
Four month old Jersey heifers from a milch cow line in Alpine offered for sale or trade. Seller W. J. Yates, avft at Avalanche office.
Bible school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Everyone invited. H. M. Bandy, Minister.
K of P Lodge Friday night. Names James A. Burke and Jas. Wevents mentioned. brief notice from Lodge directory style noting a gathering.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Junior League at 4 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. A
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