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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1924
Page
3
Local items report S. E. Bunton Jr at the 4th in Alpine and a flood of visitors. Miss Zoe Ingerson of Barstow visits Agnes Dod. Zoe and Mamie Raborn of Wichita Falls appear in town. Notices include land bargains, grazing leases, theater ads for Silent Command, and lost items. Community updates cover births, deaths, travel to Terlingua, and visits by residents and relatives from El Paso, Dallas, Langtry, and Georgetown.
Amelia Belle Simpson born September 26 1858 in Cincinnati moved to Texas at fourteen and married twice. She lived in Marathon with her family after moving from Fort Davis and died July 6 to July 7. She left children in Marathon and was a longtime Baptist member. Pastor C Bowles notes her cheerful Christian example and asks divine grace for her family.
Mr C W Everett head of the Signal Department of the G H S A Railway Company with El Paso headquarters and Miss Tessie Young daughter of Mr and Mrs John Young are married here on July Sth 1924. The Avalanche extends congratulations and best wishes.
Ford Jackson son of Mr and Mrs J D Jackson of our city wed Miss Jeanne Brannon of San Antonio on Monday morning July 7 in San Antonio. The couple then traveled to Alpine to visit his parents. Mrs Jackson, former Sul Ross student, is well known locally. Jackson, born and raised here, has worked in Tampico, Mexico since last year’s fire destroyed his local butcher shop.
Tom Carter a 14 year old boy was found unconscious by a road in Funk pasture north of town. He had facial bruises and a head knot with a loose horse dragging a rope. Cause and manner of the incident are unknown. Doctors fear pressure on the brain may require an operation.
Local notes report visits and family news across Marfa Marathon and Sanderson. Mrs. L D Simpson’s funeral services were conducted by Rev C Bowles after relatives traveled from Alpine and Somerset. Community picnics, wells drilling near Marfa, and visits from Calves shipments to San Antonio highlight the period.
Official statement of the Marathon State Bank at Marathon Texas shows the June 30 1924 close of business. W K Bates vice president and Earl Clark assistant cashier attest the truth of the record before Notary Lucille M French on July 5 1924. Directors Fred Clark B J Bourl and J J Roberts attest.
James Hugh Daugherty sixteen months old son of Mr and Mrs W A Daugherty died Saturday in a sanitarium for babies in Cloudcroft New Mexico after a tongue bleeding incident and extended care in El Paso and Cloudcroft Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church and the child was laid to rest in a local cemetery The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family
The Rotary Club met last Thursday instead of Friday for the Fourth of July, with no regular program. Visitor J. W. Battle of Dallas gave an inspiring talk, guest of son in law C. E. McCool. Battle’s Alpine visits are enjoyed and his talks blend humor and optimism.
Ample capital interests monitor Alpine for mineral ores to justify a chemical and fertilizer factory local experts will assess viability. John Young is negotiating to sell Stelter property for a starter. Marble Mountain project eyed by S A Avett, with marble shipping planned soon as work begins. Cattle picture valued at $5000 draws attention during celebration.
With a special arrangement Rev L Weil will lead Sunday evening services at the Presbyterian church during Mr McMillan's vacation. The plan to join both churches in summer evening services is set aside, and upon his return McMillan will hold union services at the Christian church for a similar period.
Owing to the pastor's absence there will be no morning services at the church on Sunday. At 8 30 p m Rev L Weil of the Christian church will conduct services at the Presbyterian church. Sunday school at 9 00 a.m. J A McMillan Pastor.
Sul Ross State Teachers College under President H W Morelock will host a lecturers series on educational topics this summer. Speakers include Musselman Hill Marrs and Cousins. First half ends July 15 and second half begins July 18 with strong attendance and bright outlook.
The church invites parishioners to Sunday Mass at 8.30 in English and 10.00 in Spanish with sermons and Holy Sacrament. Catechistical instruction and Rosary sessions are listed in Spanish, plus a Spanish Bible reading time and a moving picture event at the Community Hall.
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