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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
2
Revere at the Postoffice Alpine Texas notes a 1912 report of Congressman Sisson Mississippi refusing to pay a DC streetcar fare and provoking removal delays. The piece argues Congress should fix the Districts transit issues and advises lawmakers to focus on their duties or curb stimulants in the heat.
Article notes Alpine could become a junction on two planned national auto routes. One route, under Southern National Highway Association, would run from San Antonio to Los Angeles via Uvalde Del Rio Langtry Henderson and Alpine to El Paso. The second route, Texas to San Francisco Way, would go from Fort Worth through San Angelo Alpine and El Paso. A July Corpus Christi meeting will decide Texas routes. Alpine Ihre M M McFarland attends as delegate. County road maintenance and anti-fake abstracts highlighted. Legislation expected to address these issues. Alpine promotion emphasized as vital for business and advertising benefits.
Reverend Eugene Martin leads a tent meeting under the Christian Church auspices with rising attendance and songs praised by attendees. Four new members have joined the church. services include Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 with no evening service. The ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be observed, and baptism will follow for converts. Daisy Bakery advertises its bread. Alpine Independent School District invites sealed bids for 25 ton lumps of McAlister coal to be delivered to Alpine High School by July 19, 1913, with a $50 bid bond and bid rejection rights reserved.
The remark ponders heat levels in Texas versus Alpine and critiques the era’s spendthrift luxury through a wry lens. It suggests a broader social critique of costly nouveaux riches tastes, framed as light yet pointed commentary.
The article notes lack of sound argument from opponents of the educational amendment and public curiosity about what Mr. Kenedy stands to gain from his involvement in the fight.
A historical remark defends the University of Texas as the pinnacle of education in Texas, arguing that opposition stems from sectional, factional, and political motives rather than merit. The quote frames UT as a premier institution facing political critique.
A New York report claims garages will not employ drivers of color, signaling limited social mobility for black people there. The piece asserts the South offers the only real opportunity, with whites resisting social equality yet offering fair treatment and equal chances.
Lectures delivered at the echo auditorium Tuesday afternoon and at the court house Tuesday night by Dr. Ellis of Austin urged the constitutional amendments on the 19th. The speaker argued the amendments would not harm the University and presented instructive, entertaining points to persuade voters.
The evening service was called off during the progress of the Christian meeting. Other services were held as usual. H. M. Smith is the pastor.
Stockholders of Alpine Publishing including W J Yates J P Wilson J D Jackson J L Crawford Mrs J P Wilson C A Brown W A Wilson R L Nevill J A Wilson H L Kokernot Paul Vogt W Caldwell J A Weverts J C Thain and Walter Measdy of Alpine Texas with W Matthews of Marathon Texas sworn and subscribed by W J Yates editor and manager of the company in Alpine Texas.
A court ordered sale issued June 4 1913 in the case J C Bryant versus J W Middleton No 1647. The sheriff will sell for cash on the first Tuesday in August 1913 before the Court House door of Jones County.
Brewster County Texas Nelson J. H. Derrick case forecloses deed of trust on multiple tracts in Alpine. Sheriff J A Walton notes levy on July 8 1913 and sale planned August 5 1913 between 10 am and 4 pm at Alpine courthouse door for cash. Described parcels include Lots 9 Block 87 and various blocks in Thomas Derrick and Hancock Additions plus survey parcels. Court judgment totals and interest stated with foreclosure details.
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