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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
2
An Alpine Texas notice from Posterites lists a second class mall matter billing item for J Yatra Batter with a subscription price of 1.50 in advance published Thursday morning June 1910.
Treasury officials fear unchecked real estate loan inflation in the Midwest could mirror the pre panic of 1907. Southern banks are cited as more prudent, with call for a stronger currency system. The piece also notes Hugo Muensterberg's methods to detect deception and their relevance to legal cross examination.
Spence defines the human sponge as a stingy two legged animal that borrows papers, buys a cigar, then reads all day. He asks readers if this parasite ever grabs your paper at the post office or loafs in your store, delaying your work and denying you what you paid for.
A reader criticizes the inscription on Mr. Cleveland's monument for its simplicity while noting the dates of birth and death, arguing that it omits his presidential service. The piece argues a simple inscription can be better than a fulsome memorial, and praises restraint.
Clyde Buttrill Anya Wilson and Roy Stilwell spent part of Monday here then headed to East Texas with no clear mission. They denied plans to marry though Stilwell sought such a union. Buttrill noted Stilwell was the likely target. Stilwell, a prominent cattleman from Punkin Center via Alpine, refused to reveal destination. They said range conditions were fine and rain was needed, and they would return in two to three weeks.
The San Angelo Standard reports the Orient plans to lay first steel on the Mertzon extension June 18 if no delays occur. Materials from Carnegie foundries in Pennsylvania are en route, with ties and bridge gear arriving. Bridge soundings and specifications are being prepared, and the Middle Concho river bridge will extend project time to three or four months.
Alpine organizers led by Mesdames Hancock Gillett Van Sickle Luthy Burke Hardy and Winder joined Mrs Derrick to establish a local Literary Club. Mrs Yates was elected president and Mrs Hardy secretary treasurer with a twenty member limit. The group will focus on literature and its first meeting is set for Monday afternoon June 20.
On May 31 1910 a special term of Brewster county court convened at the courthouse to hear tax payers protest those renditions raised at the last term. Judge Higgins presided with Commissioners Atchison Bourland and Phelps, Sheriff deputy Daugherty and Tax Assessor Phelps present. The court heard evidence and arguments from all parties opposing the prior action taken May 9 1910.
Notice to all who hold claims against contractor Mr Clark for First Presbyterian Church Alpine Texas to file itemized accounts by June 20 1910 for amounts due. Trustees L B Caruthers and Wacker Garner announce settlement with the contractor on June 20 1910 in Alpine Texas.
Sunday program on June 12 features topics God Knows Our Life Our Need Our Sorrow and God Cares with leaders Edith Shields S A Starr Mattie Anderson Enon Smith and Joe Sanford at the Christian Church all youths invited to attend.
All Mothers' Club members are notified that a reception will be tendered the summer normal teachers and scholars on June 16. Members are urged to assist in making the event a success and to settle any outstanding dues at once. Mrs. A. B. Weakey, President.
The court reviewed evidence and arguments and orders no broad change in valuations from the May 9 1910 term except specific lots and sections. Valuations fixed include Tom Burnam lot 10 block 20 Marathon at 400 W B Hancock section 101 block 9 at 720 C L Simpson lots 1 2 block M Burnam addition Marathon at 650 T C Taylor lots 11 12 13 block 14 Marathon at 600 J W Burford section 47 at 4480 L J Edwards lots 6 7 and N 4 of 8 block 47 Alpine at 1000. The court adjourns to 9 am tomorrow June 1 1910 with assess ments approved and minutes signed.
Classified notice seeking exchange of two 300 acre Coleman County farms with running water for ranch land in Presidio Brewster Jeff Davis or El Paso counties. For particulars contact Joan Pearce Burkett Texas.
The Normal School will open Monday morning with students urged to attend registration. Regular classes begin Wednesday after classifications and assignments are arranged. Pupils may sell or place second hand books at Slight Drug Store with prices marked, aiding procurement for the new term.
Watermelons from Alabama will be received next week by W. E. Caldwell. Prices listed are 25c and 5c per item.
13 section ranch well improved six miles from Fort Davis with several springs and irrigation potential. 455 acres close in good farmland shallow water. One nine room and one five room cottage in town. Bargains offered by Jerr Davis Beatty Co Fort Davis Texas.
The Rev. Arthur F. Bishop D. D. of Austin will preach during a series of meetings at the Presbyterian Church starting Friday night June 17. Active cooperation of all denominations is invited and everyone is welcome to attend all services. W. B. Bioys, Pastor.
Friends report Miss Una Jackson at T C U in Waco won the year's highest honors in her work. Ben Sowell headed to New Mexico and Arizona seeking a location for relocation. Emma Hamilton and Eulalia Stroud returned from Belton after college studies and visited Sabinal with Capt and Mrs Walton. Judge Moore lists real estate transfers: C F Kimball to W O Moore for 1140. E K Stephenson to C F Kimball for 8800. F E Stephenson to W O Moore for 1140. two sections of C S Folsom tract to W U Moore for 2560.
Beginning tomorrow the Alpine Ft Stockton auto line will run in full. The service will operate twice weekly with departures from Alpine on Monday and Thursday, returning from Ft Stockton on Tuesday and Friday.
The land commissioner cancelled sales of sections 61 62 69 and 110 in block 10 G H S A Ry A S. Justice awarded mineral land N W 116 section 533 block 8 at 25 dollars per acre. Awards: G W R Wilhelm sections 130 and 132 block 22 at 6.05 and 7.55 dollars. S M Ansley section 136 block 22 at 5.36. Newel F E Clark section 24 block 343 at 1.50. W F Clark section 26 block 343 at 1.50. J M Cox section 2 block W W Causey sections 2 and 2 block 7 at 2.07. G F S Stenzel section 134 block 22 at 7.47.
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