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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1910
Page
2
Alpine Texas news notes rain optimism and city council attention to legal matters. The West Texas News changes ownership while editor Jesse McKee acquires Sanderson Printing stock. Marathon Eagle lease to J A Burlington. Big Springs Herald reports a racist Oklahoma orator quote to a negro audience.
A generation of legal fights by financially empowered defendants prolongs final action, often casting doubt on guilt and diminishing life value while eroding respect for the law and legal institutions.
The campaign for governor centers on extending terms from two to four years and shifting to longer senate and legislative sessions. Proponents argue reduced political unrest and better focused laws, while residents note long-term incumbency already dominates reform.
Texas Board of Health issues a warning pamphlet on the typhoid fly and its role in spreading typhoid fever tuberculosis and cholera. The notice urges reading the illustrated bulletin and obtaining a copy from the secretary in Austin.
The article argues jury trial has drawn criticism for technicalities surrounding due process. It urges the legal profession to remove unnecessary ethnicalities while preserving legitimate rights of the accused.
Teachers from the Summer Normal enjoyed an organized auto tour to Ft Davis and Marfa arranged by Alpine residents. Fourteen cars carried the group, with a Fort Davis dinner and a Marfa opera-house welcome, punch, and cold refreshments. Hosts in Ft Davis and Marfa were praised for hospitality, and guests expressed gratitude and lasting memories.
Grande and several stable and solvent fire insurance companies operate within the Texas Republic, indicating a consolidated insurance presence and financial soundness amid regional governance.
Architect A O Watson of Austin and C M Martindale special agent of Fidelity and Deposit Company met with the school trustees this week. A general settlement was reached with Mr Martindale to cover contractor deficiencies and Mr Watson to accept the building with trustees approval. The project cost four to five thousand dollars above contract due to material and plan changes. It is praised as a credit to Alpine and a monument to the trustees for their faithful labor in construction.
Alpine Commercial Club secretary Yates requests one or two photographs of fruit trees in full bearing. The images are for Alpine advertising and any fruit grower who can provide suitable pictures should contact Secretary Yates.
Juan Trevino reports bonds in England totaling 5 million dollars for the Kansas City Mexico and Orient line. A letter from Stilwell to Rider says the 365 mile Conchos River to San Angelo gap will be closed. Colpitts, Orient chief engineer, confirms a lay update to the writer.
The article notes track work at grade 10 miles west of Sanchez station on the mountain division and 25 miles east of the Conchos river to connect Chihuahua with the U S eastward. Local engineer Mce Guire asks A H Hill to resume grading east of the Conchos. A 365 mile gap is targeted to link Chihuahua directly with Kansas City and other points as needed. The San Angelo Standard reports a contract to complete the Orient from Mertzon fifty miles south closing the Stockton to Mertzon gap. Next, a contract between Ft Stockton and Alpine is expected within six months.
A. J. Williams sold his stake in the Alpine Furniture Company to Jas. W. Walker who took charge Monday. Walker is known in Alpine and Brewster County for over twenty two years. He will keep J. F. Blanks to run daily operations, promising a leading West Texas furniture business able to compete with San Antonio and El Paso.
E W Bennett will build a telephone line from Fort Stockton to Alpine. W D Walker holds the contract to place the poles improving a line currently hampered by a fence line.
Hon Jas F Ross of Pecos, candidate for the Legislature, visited Alpine this week as a strong booster for West Texas. He promoted an Alpine bound Pecos Balmorhea railroad, as general attorney, and said Pecos residents would cooperate to extend the line. He planned speeches in the district before returning home.
Capt D A T Walton a West Texas figure visited Alpine from Sabinal with Mr W A Kelley and wife and Miss Lillian Price. Kelley, a Sabinal capitalist, plans a summer home here. Walton praises Alpine and says he may make Sabinal his home while missing Brewster County. Mrs Walton is said to be in fair health.
The revival led by Rev. Allison and Rev. Hedgepeth attracts large congregations in Alpine. Several converts join the church as Hedgepeth impresses audiences. Music features Miss Rose Brack of Antonio guiding the singing, enhancing the meetings.
Last week Hon. F. M. Bralley, superintendent of public education, gave an instructive lecture for the Summer Normal, impressing his audience. Next Tuesday Rev. Dr. Bishop of Austin will speak on The Majesty of the Law, promising a notable event for Alpine residents.
The Attorney General at Austin rules that as of January 1, 1909, voters who lost a limb, are permanently disabled, or are over 60 may vote in 1910 without paying 1909 poll tax or needing an exemption certificate. Those under 21 on that date must obtain exemption certificates by February 1, 1910 to vote in 1910 elections.
Two room house available for rent in a desirable area. Apply to W. J. Yates at this office for details and approval.
Notice to sportsmen forbids hunting or trespass in the Koker not pastures under law. L. G. Koxernot serves as manager.
For sale a gentle saddle horse suitable for riding by a woman. Price is reasonable. Apply to Mrs. A. T. Winder. 7-15tf.
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