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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1904
Page
4
Alpine weekly notes detail visitors and arrivals including Mr and Mrs Hoff of Luling, Mrs Barbara Chapman of Woodville visiting family, and James Fulgham joining his wife in town. Revival services at the Methodist church proceed as Alpine Lumber Company touts stocks while a barbecue is announced.
The Brewster County Court declares the sale of intoxicating liquors prohibited in Justice Precinct No 3 Marathon and Ray mond areas following a May 6 election with 23 votes for prohibition and 6 against. Sacramental wines and alcoholic medicines are allowed under statute until voters decide otherwise. Alpine Avalanche designated for publication notices.
The Avalanche lists multiple Brewster County residents announcing candidacies for county offices including Sheriff Tax Collector Tax Assessor District Clerk Surveyor County Treasurer and County Judge. Several entries note filings subject to Democratic party action or primary, with assurances of voter support and intent to serve.
The Avalanche reports delegates from Maverick and other counties arriving for two conventions. Notables include Joseph Metcalfe of Eagle Pass Guide and several county officials, with about 48 arrivals from Marfa Pecos City Del Rio and Eagle Pass. Multiple candidates announce for Brewster County offices in the upcoming November election, including O H Hector for County Surveyor.
G Hall of Denver shipped to Bell Fourche 3s and 1100 2s bought from Irving. A car of fat cows was bought by Ardo in and Robinson of El Paso. Gibson Baldridge plan to buy about 2000 2s. yearling purchases total around 4000. Barber of California visited seeking 3s but left after examining local cattle. Dr Wooten sick at home. Revival services led by Pastor Foulks and Rev Huggett continue at the Methodist church.
A large party led by Rev. G. W. Baines begins their journey to the Madero Canyon campmeeting. The contingent includes numerous families and guests such as the Kokernots, Reeves, Eberling, Crenshaw, and Kendall, with Fort Davis reinforcements expected and Marfa visitors joining at Fort Davis.
Captain Walton and Mr. Harman called at Boquillas while Mr. W. E. Nelson Jr. died near the Chisos Mountains after two months there. His parents were with him. they plan to travel to Marathon and then Corpus Christi. House painting season begins as showers offer hope and Alpine Lumber promotes Masury Paint.
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