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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
2
In Alpine this week the county commissioners court faces a contested choice as Sheriff Townsend is urged to resign and not seek re election. Citizens press for support of Senatorial race in Wisconsin Mietrich and rally behind Wr. Berkeley to build momentum before the general election in November.
Dr B. Of Berkeley travels to El Paso and Del Rio to campaign for state senate. Support from local district backers and the Gateway metropolis aims to send a vote to the capital city, with optimism about victory.
The text notes renewed oil operator activity and interest in minerals like quicksilver and copper. It mentions Sul Ross State Teachers College preparing to host 400 summer students and visions of up to 1,000, highlighting Alpine as a summer resort due to its 4,500 foot elevation.
A San Angelo meeting with Orient officials and oil men discussed improving passenger service from San Angelo to the Big Lake Oil Field and extending it toward Alpine. Prospects include owners buying a motor car to trigger railroad purchases and expanded service to boost traffic and connect with the Southern Pacific through Alpine.
Hon Joe Burkett candidate for Governor set to address crowds in Alpine on February 5 at 9 00 pm Fort Davis on February 7 at 9 00 am and Marfa at 7 40 pm that evening He jokes about weather and urges attendance despite weather or providential hindrances.
The last half of the 1923 24 session at Alpine High School is underway with a talk by Dr Dye about Africa. The 5th and 6th grades enjoyed a party at Livingston s with dancing and refreshments. Alpine Bucks defeated Pecos 56 to 6 at Fort Davis, lunch on the grounds for visitors. A school play Oh What a Family is set for next Monday at 1 p.m. and school supporters are urged to attend.
A church notice invites Presbyterians and friends to Alpine Presbyterian Church next Sunday for services and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows at 1 p.m. At 7 40 p.m. the Christian church welcomes their new pastor I A McMillan.
Tuesday night a panel of a rear door at the Alpine Mercantile Co. store was broken out though it is unclear if entry occurred. Mr. Darsey says nothing missing yet though food may have been taken. Alpine boasts unusually few burglaries.
All Methodist students and townspeople are urged to attend a church meeting next Thursday at seven o clock sharp. A very important matter will be brought before the group. promptness is requested as the meeting should last about fifteen minutes.
Sul Ross faculty voted to offer a limited set of advanced courses this summer as part of plans for a four year senior college. Courses announced include Education, School Administration, English Victorian Poetry History and History of the Southwest. During the long session Biology will offer an advanced course with content to be announced soon.
An open competitive exam for Marathon postmaster will be held in Alpine on February 24. The Marathon vacancy opens April 5, with forms 224 and 2223 available from the Marathon postmaster or the Civil Service Commission in Washington D.C. The Marathon office pays $1400 per year.
Palace Pharmacy offers Blue Star Remedy for keroma itching tetter cracked hands ring worm chapped sunburn old sores or sores dren. Walter Garnett supplies this remedy as proprietor.
Highland Hereford breeders extend ranch influence across the Big Bend as Marfa Marathon and surrounding ranches boost herds with bulls from Kokernot Mitchell Arnold and others. Five carloads totaling 151 head were bought from John Painter Sons and Patcher Kepler with top bulls taking premier show prizes.
Denver parties visited the Terlingua quicksilver district last week and reportedly took an option on a land section near the Waldron mines at 50 dollars per acre totaling 32000 dollars. Mercury driven turbines by General Electric may spur activity as the Terlingua district holds potential for many operators, with emphasis on development over speculative trading.
Trader announces retirement after selling City Market to Hord and McCutcheon. All accounts due payable at the new market. Warns customers to patronize the buyers, praising their experience and fair dealings.
Hord and McCutcheon announce purchase of the City Meat Market and its merger with the Alpine Market at the current stand. They invite City Market patrons to join their existing customers and promise satisfying service and wholesome meat market products.
Judge C. R. Sutton moved the murder case of Joe Velasco to Brewster County for trial. The case originated in Jeff Davis County and concerns the killing of an unidentified Mexican man at Valentine on December 22, 1922.
The Cemetery Association seeks shade trees and asks residents with suitable plantings to notify Mrs Waller Garnett Mrs Ed Linn or Mrs J J Alen The goal is to plant as many trees as possible at the cemetery next week.
A six year old child of Jesus Rico was shot in the shoulder while asleep beside a railroad camp two miles east of Marathon. The bullet from a passing car caused only a flesh wound as it struck bedding. the car remains unidentified and the incident likely accidental.
The church urges progress through collective action and prayer. Pastor J. K. Beery outlines a call for unity and definite plans with services at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Junior League at 3:00 p.m. Epworth League at 6:45 p.m.
Sheriff Townsend of Brewster County announces a public sale of 15,300 acres, including multiple Brewster County surveys in Block M-1 known as the D M Young or Jemison lands. The sale is set for February 5, 1924, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brewster County Courthouse in Alpine.
Sul Ross College will host Marfa High on Friday at 4 PM on the Sul Ross court. General admission is 50 cents.
An old advertisement touts Halls Catarrh Remedy combining an external ointment with an internal medicine designed to clear nasal and sinus congestion. The claim notes blood circulation improvement and rapid relief through local application and bloodstream action. Sold by J Cheney & Co in Toledo.
An advertisement invites inventors to obtain a free opinion on patentability from Gibson and Fox in Washington DC. It claims to have assisted thousands in developing ideas before filing. The notice lists a free information offer and provides a Chicago style address.
The Palmer home hosted a birthday dinner last Friday for Mrs Anne James of Kearney Missouri. Guests included Mrs Arnie James Mrs J D Earnest Mrs H M Greenwood and several Marfa residents plus Rev and Mrs J A McMillan and others with Uncle Allen Palmer as host.
Four furnished apartments with two baths and hot water. two sleeping porches. Rent sixty dollars per month. Located at 604 North Oregon Street El Paso Texas. Contact 317 tf.
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