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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
2
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions individuals and a date near Alpine area. The readable parts reference Je Yates and Moonen, with stray numbers and an inscription phrase, indicating a short local record or item note without clear events or full context.
The Pioneer recounts that Sheriff Barker killed Jose Gonzales at Fort Stockton after Gonzales reportedly drew a pistol during an encounter with Barker and Deputy Vel. A nearby deputy fired as Gonzales fled toward Mescalero Creek, and Gonzales died at 11:00 pm after initial medical aid was summoned at the Mexican pool hall.
A sale notice offers furniture and household items for bargain, with items including shades, oil stove, refrigerator, wash stand, oil heater, dining tables, rug, matting, bed springs, hoses, tools, and a mahogany suite. Also mentions Homer Cambron chairs and Mary A West notices plus a soldiers supper linen loan reminder.
The convention features contentious suffrage plank arguments led by Senator Walsh of Montana and Ferguson of Texas. Delegates grapple with expediency, party unity, and the role of women delegates amid stormy sessions and political pressure.
A town supper committee says money collected was 91.00 with 3.30 paid out and 51.70 on hand. Expenses include ice, bread, pies, and bakery items donated by local women. The funds are banked for a future use. Rev H M Sandy preached farewell at Chris Church followed by a warm fellowship. Alpine Furniture promotes Perfection Fueless Cooker oil stove with coal and wood offerings. Subscribe for the Avalanche.
A group of 100 soldiers stationed at Alpine thank the Alpine residents for welcoming them with home cooked meals and generous hospitality. They praise the kindness, sociability, and Western spirit of the townspeople, noting the sand storm disruption but saying it did not spoil a grand supper and heartfelt gratitude to all.
By alias execution issued June 10 1916 from Justice Court precinct 1 Brewster County Texas Alpine Publishing Co. sues Wm Evans for 42 dollars plus six percent interest from Dec 27 1918 and costs. Land described as Block five in North Addition Alpine Texas to be sold at public auction August 1 1916 at 10 am to 4 pm at the courthouse door, Brewster County. Sheriff 1A Watton official.
A white Stetson hat is missing between the Han Sock and Kimball ranches. Please return to C F Imball.
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