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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
3
S. D. Capsock a Chicago youth with many aliases sits in Brewster county jail awaiting investigation and possible trial in district court. Sheriff officers arrested him with several suspicious implements and property in his possession.
A young man in Alpine presented forged and uncertified checks certified by a Chicago bank and cashed at multiple locations. One check failed when not yet certified, later reappearing, revealing the fraud. He fled to Marfa where he was arrested. The haul included oil stock certificates from Uncle Sam stock and Tulsa Refining Company among others.
To the citizens of Al Pine, thanks for those who gave to my cause. Your generosity is gratefully acknowledged and I wish you health and blessing.
Persons taking wood water or grass in any of the 62 pastures will be prosecuted for trespass. H T Fletcher Manager. School supplies novelties stationery and toilet articles see Mrs Pulliam 1941.
Alpine Methodist revival meetings, held in the Presbyterian church for ten days, feature Rev. John B. Andrews and his daughter Miss Anne Andrews of Siloam Springs Ark with Dr Fred A. Starbuck of Rock Island Texas. Anne Andrews, a mezzo soprano, leads women and youth. Starbuck directs the music. The Andrews are noted SMU evangelists and the group plans another engagement in Fort Stockton amid strong crowds.
The State of Texas cites Sheriff to summon George J. DeFalco by weekly publication for ten weeks in Brewster County. The case, No. 1005, filed May 26 1921 by Catherine Dod DeFalco seeks dissolution of marriage and custody of two children Namella and Richard. Court in Alpine set for August 15 1921.
An advertisement from Mrs. Hi. 1s. Houster of Uvalde Texas promotes Edison Records and a new selection. The note lists hemmstitching picoting accordion plaiting and related sewing services including buttons and buttonholes.
A reading notice invites readers to subscribe to The Avalanche to stay informed on the progress of the district and surrounding area, promising ongoing updates and coverage.
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