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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
4
The Alpine Avalanche notes visits by N H Corder of Sanderson and Miss Emmie McClanahan of San Antonio. Local businesses advertise seeds, feed, and cleaning services while residents buy fresh milk, vegetables, and corn chops. A weekly Marathon letter is planned and notable locals travel to Oregon and Dallas.
A call meeting of the Literary Club is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon August 2 at the residence of Mr. W J Yates. All members are urged to be present. Mrs W J Yates is president.
The Alpine Auto Company sold another Buick model No. 17 to J. B. Irving, a leading local stockman who previously did not own a car. He says he is in the auto game for keeps.
The Alpine Telephone Company began active work on a new line to Ft Stockton and Mr. Mills says it will be in operation by August 10 if no obstacles arise. All private phones on the Ft Davis Marfa line have been disconnected and a high wire clear through makes it easy to reach Davis or Maria.
A plate of Gonzales variety plums from Mr. J. L. Crawford showcases the local fruit’s claimed superiority. Crawford reports heavily fruiting trees only three years old, reflecting the soil’s richness and the vigor of plant growth observed daily.
Rival car owners in Alpine have organized a race to Marfa. Dr J R Middlebrook in a Ford and S A Arett will sponsor him with a $50 bet if he wins in his Empire. A few others consider entering but remain hesitant. The race is planned for Saturday or Monday with each car carrying one man to operate the gates.
Notice to Contractors bids due by 10 o clock Aug 22 1910 for Alpine Baptist Church one story brick church building. Plans at Alpine Lumber Co office. Right to reject any bids reserved. Bids to Building Committee Baptist Church care H C Phillips chairman. 7 28 31
The article notes rain is needed across Texas Oklahoma and northern states as heat persists. It argues the section can endure longer with limited rainfall and would fare better than others if given more water.
Mayor Starrs fell victim to a runaway horse on Tuesday afternoon near Dewees lumber yard. The horse caused chaos along Railroad Avenue at about 2 40, scattering buggy parts and narrowly missing several vehicles near Mitchell Worth Co. store. The horse survived. the buggy was wrecked.
A. B. Weakley leaves for Toyah then Oklahoma to oversee a contract for drilling a test oil well on his east Alpine ranch. Experts have visited the field and agree oil could be found if a well is sunk to at least 1000 feet, with deeper drilling if needed.
For sale one fine saddle horse and one good driving horse both gentle apply to Mare A T Waro a.
Alpine overwhelms Marfa 3 to 0 after a strong home game with standout battery Wattenberger and Thomas and Rodreguez at first. Maria brought Austin players but errors and defense sealed Alpine’s win. Alpine remains undefeated aside from one earlier loss.
Notice to subscribers from Alpine Publishing Co requesting all parties owing the Avalanche to settle their accounts. The paper price is $1.50 per year in advance or $2 on time.
Notice to the Public from Alpine medical and dental professionals stating a uniform monthly billing system. Bills will be drawn on the first of each month and sent to collectors to improve cash flow and reduce disputes over past debts. Signed by Bass, Harpy, Mippiesroux, Berkerey, and Larcent & Larceny D.D.S. July 28, 1931.
W F Harris owner of a Mexico town grocery narrowly escaped a fatal knife attack last Wednesday night. Braula Durango struck at Harris with a dirk but missed as Sheriff Walton intervened and forced Durango to drop the weapon with a gunshot. Durango is jailed awaiting grand jury action after a daytime quarrel with Harris.
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