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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
3
Alpine and Marfa played baseball across a July schedule with Alpine at Marfa on July 16 and 23, Alpine at Marfa on July 21, Alpine at Fort Stockton on July 4. The numbers 0 16 23 19 28 540d6 appear as scores or dates in the fragmentary recap.
The Alpine Commercial Club held a Get Together Banquet at the Holland Hotel with about fifty members despite rain. Guests included Booker T. Washington and Goose-neck Bill McDonald, noted for wit, while Rev H C Bass offered prayer and Mexican music provided entertainment. The gathering aimed to strengthen business and social ties within Alpine.
Local rains have fallen in parts of Alpine and surrounding county areas are dry. J P Wilson notes distressing drought after returning from his lower ranch. A Brown horse five years old branded 4 on shoulder is missing near Alpine. Banquet guests recall seeking info to recover unaware owner. Address Yates Alpine Texas.
A telegram received Monday night reports Federal Judge Meek ordered immediate completion of the Orient Railroad to Alpine, marking the most pleasant news in days for the Avalanche and promising swift progress on the line. The brief message asserts the mandate for prompt action and underscores anticipated gains for the region.
Mayor J B Gibson of Pecos Texas visited the office with his wife as guests of G H Mansfield. Word came of the death of Mrs Ford at Sexton Texas on June 19. Miss Mary Messimer of Hill County is here for the normel. Ben Smith manager of Mitchell and Gillett Ft Stockton is here this week. W H Kokernot of Gonzales passed through Alpine en route to a Brewster County ranch. Miss Mattie Lilleman of Palestine is visiting Miss Ethel Burton.
Ft Stockton issues a cordial invitation to Brewster County residents to visit for a three day Independence Day program on July 4 5 and 6. The town promises an elaborate entertainment schedule and hospitable treatment for all visitors.
Judge Parker defeated William Jennings Bryan for the position of temporary chairman at the Democratic National Convention. Clark supporters claim growing strength while Bryan aims to sway sentiment for Kern of Indiana. Indications suggest Bryan will pursue his plan or bolt, with Ollie James of Kentucky expected as permanent chair.
An Alpine Quartette recital presented by the Ladies Aid Society at the Presbyterian Church next Tuesday night promises value. The program includes Geibel Miss Burton 4 Quartette Daybreak Fanning Reading Selected and Solo If Thou Couldn't Know Balfe Quartette Annie Laurie Geen Solo Three for Jack Duet God Keep You Fairbank Reading Selected Solo Mona Adam Quartette Shoogy Shop Solo Eventide Blumenthal Quartette Goodnight Pinsuit Miss Gillet Mise Jackson Fort Stockton visitors and others attend. The Alpenstock annual souvenir orders urged. Also notes legal land title caution and Supreme Court duty statement included.
Citizens of Alpine urged to attend a Sunday night church gathering at the Presbyterian Church to complete the charity organization. The program includes prayers, performances by the Alpine Quartette, talks by Dr J A Hardy and Judge W Van Sickle, discussions on lodges business, churches and united effort, followed by constitution interpretation and election of officers.
Caldwell pressures buyers to arrange payment by month start or face business closure while announcing a temporary sale of over 100 plates and dining ware at half price through June 29. The notice mentions stock clearance and new items, with assorted suppliers and services like lime or cement orders, windmill work, and fuel supplies.
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