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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
2
Alpine Texas postal entry lists The Alpine Avalanche as mail matter second class. Subscription price set at 1 50 in advance. Thursday morning July 10 appears in the heading.
A Alpine article critiques a wireless telephones promotion linked to Collins and allied companies proposing towers in Alpine and Texas towns. The piece questions funding, ownership, and profit claims while urging residents to focus on fair business and local partnership instead of speculation.
Roughly 400000 votes tallied with Colquitt ahead of Poindexter and Johnson for gubernatorial nomination. Davidson and Bailey opponents hold distant fourth and fifth while comptroller race shows Lane leading Barker by over 7000. Davidson maintains a narrow edge over Thomas as anti prohibitionists suffer a setback.
Community leaders urge united effort to foster growth and discourage jealousy and indifference. They stress hospitality shapes new residents and business success, noting Alpine and Texas Gulf towns offer cool retreats and sea sports, aiding future prosperity.
The lieutenant governor race shows the closest contest with late returns possibly altering the outcome. Davidson gains suggest victory over Sulphur Springs ex Senator. Senate gains credited to submissionists with McNealus replacing Senter and Kellie possibly defeated in Beaumont. Unsigned figures not yet confirmed. For sale second hand furniture and piano advertised. John Young was in San Antonio this week. Dressmaking claims skill and satisfaction. Mrs R C Phelps contact 118 or 178.
Primary in Brewster County yielded the heaviest turnout in memory. Colquitt appears to beat Turney narrowly for the legislature with Ross and the old ticket prevailing, while Boquillas faced election disruption.
Sunday July 31 feature invites all young people to a Baptist Church gathering led by Nellie Armistead with scripture from Matt XIX 27 30 and Ps XXXV E 10. Miss Mabel O Mahor speaks on Have we Left All for Jesus Sake followed by lessons on rewards here and conditions to receive them. Clifton Ferguson Mrs R A Worth and Prof CS T Folsom present guiding topics with A Trust in God B Delight in God and C Commit Our Ways Unto God.
The death of J. S. Barnhart occurred at his home east of the city after a period of ill health. A Confederate veteran with a gallant military record, he was remembered for his loyal friendship. Funeral services were held at his residence and he was buried in Alpine cemetery.
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