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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
2
The Avalanche proudly notes Alpine teachers and pupils visiting the Summer Normal and invites visitors to view the town. It urges action on sanitary laws, discusses public park needs, and warns against curfews for minors after 9 pm. The paper reflects on local pride, stock scams, and skepticism toward townsite booms.
A mandamus action likely follows Assistant Attorney General Dale’s opinion that a second complement of school land loses occupancy proof from the original tract’s purchase date and instead requires occupancy after acquiring the complement. The dispute centers on land in Upton and Andrews counties where buyers seek occupancy proofs for forty acres and the new complement, with cases arguing long occupancy on the initial tract. The Land Commissioner, backed by Dale, denies occupancy proof for the second complement based on three years of occupancy on the forty acres, forcing a challenge to the ruling.
A sister city warns that boom proposals inflate property values and later collapse, leaving the community worse off. Real estate speculators push such booms, chasing quick profits and lacking long term town interest as the Orient railroad route attracts attention across Texas towns.
A reader commends the Alpine Avalanche for a recent issue, noting it is newsy and well edited. The writer praises the mechanical department and attributes quality work to capable management, with emphasis on clean, artistic production and smooth operation.
An organized band in San Angelo and West Texas has defrauded victims through bogus vendors' lien notes and other schemes, totaling over 100000. Local officers warn banks and the public to beware of these notes as arrests are believed imminent.
Two 300 acre farms in Coleman county Texas with running water on both properties are offered for trade. Willing to exchange for ranch land in Presidio Brewster Jeff Davis or FE Paso counties. For particulars address Joan Pearce Burkett Texas.
Job printing services offered at the Avalanche office in Marathon Texas. Local residents and businesses may submit typed manuscripts and advertisements for printing. Contact details are available at the office for orders and pricing.
The Alpine council held a regular session noting many matters transact, ministers requested a Sunday pool hall ban, but no vote occurred. Ordinances for fiscal year, tax assessor duties, and a board of equalization were adopted. A disorderly houses and public disturbance ordinance moved to second reading. Dunbar and Moore to obtain desk and chair prices for council room.
Alpine Summer Normal opens with a large attendance and praise for Prof. Page and the faculty. Students come from across Texas and beyond, health and housing praised, official syllabus soon to follow. Young People's Christian Endeavor notes services and leaders for June 19th at the Christian Church.
Miss Ruth Weakley hosted Sans Souci Club members and guests Tuesday afternoon June 7 honoring Mary Lee Hayes who left that night for Mineral Wells. Progressive 42 provided amusement. pineapple ice cream and cake were served to Misses Griffith, Lois Weakley, Nina and Jane Taylor, Lowell, Smith, Hayes, Baines, Gillett, Jones of Ft. Davis and Viars.
At the last trustees session the school added a music department and elected Mrs W M Bass, a renowned West Texas music instructor, as principal of the new division.
Bass services trustees commend a graduate of two leading U S conservatories as music program opens with forty pupils enrolled. Mrs Bass notes plans for one assistant and possibly two more helpers for the coming year.
For Sale 13 section ranch well improved six miles from Fort Davis with several springs and irrigation capable land. 455 acres close in good farm land shallow water. Also one nine room and one five room house in town. Bargains offered by Jerr Davis Beatty Co Fort Davis Texas.
Notice to all claimants against Mr. Clark contractor on First Presbyterian Church Alpine Texas requires filing itemized accounts for work or materials furnished by June 20 1910. We will settle with the contractor on that date. Alpine Texas June 8 1910.
A protracted meeting will begin Friday night at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. A F Bishop. parishioners and local residents are urged to attend for revival services and spiritual guidance.
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