Alpine and Sanderson Notes Rally in March Local Busy
Local notes from Alpine and Sanderson report business, social visits, and community events. J L Crawford and J W Ashley attend land matters in Sanderson. Mrs Brister Phelps visits Yoleta. Caldwell’s ads promote cheap feed and new oil cake. Alpine Steam Laundry advertises services. cemetery association meeting set. Miss Genevive Bogel visits from Marfa. fresh vegetables and garden seeds offered locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevive Bogel
Marfa
Thalia Gillett
Caldwell
Ladies Guild
St. James Episcopal Church
F. E. Gillett
Mrs. E. T. Fuller Dies in Uvalde
Death of Alpine resident Mrs. E. T. Fuller occurred Tuesday morning in Uvalde after a period of illness. She leaves husband E. T. Fuller and four daughters and three sons including Mrs. Ed Garnett, W. Blevins, Mrs. W. N. Gourley, Mrs. R. Pulliam, and Virgle, Jueron, and W. Fuller. The Alpine community mourns a respected citizen. A semi weekly auto line will run between Alpine and Fort Stockton, with passenger and express service. The Commercial Club contract with Flow Edwards supports better transport. An inquiry from a capitalist shows interest sparked by the club’s prospectus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Fuller
Uvalde
Ed Garnett
W. Blevins
Alpine
W. N. Gourley
Valentine
R. Pulliam
Terlingua
W. B. Jand Virgle Fuller
Jueron Fuller
Flow & ‘Edwards
Fort Stockton
Levingston Hall for Sale in Alpine Texas
Sixteen room boarding house near the public high school in Alpine Texas. New and modern construction with baths hot and cold water lavatories in every room. All rooms currently occupied with teachers as boarders. Features include a pristine well and windmill on grounds. Terms apply to T C Leyington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levingston Hall
T. C. Leyingston
Alpine
Texas
Hart Dead in Marathon After Prolonged Illness
Special to Avalanche Marathon Texas March 1 B B Hart who came from Alpine Louisiana two years ago seeking a cure died Tuesday night after more than two years of illness His wife a Marathon public school teacher survives The remains will be interred here today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche Marathon
Tex
B. B. Hart
Alpine
Texas
Louisiana
Marathon
Advertising Literature Promotes Alpine Fairview Addition
H. J. Gray, manager of Brewster Fruit Land and Nursery Company, has received fine advertising literature to market the Fairview addition to Alpine. The pictures are unusually good and the reading matter presents conditions accurately, promising a magnificent advertisement for Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Gray
Brewster Fruit Land & Nursery Company
Fairview
Figarro Murder Case Continued in El Paso
The Figarro murder case against R. Figarro for the death of M. A. Ernst was called at El Paso Monday and continued to the next term on State motion due to an important witness’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Figarro
M. A. Ernst
el Paso
Mexican youth injures man in home altercation
At the home of Juan Casas on Saturday a Mexican boy about 18 named Ioriano Fierro cut Ricardo Herrera in the arm and slashed his neck. Deputy Phelps arrested Fierro and seized the knife with a 21 inch blade. Herrera received medical attention and is reported as getting along all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Casas
Ioriano Fierro
Ricardo Herrera
Phelps
Fierro
Jackson Harmon Chalk Valley Ranch Sold in Major Texas Deal
A large real estate transaction in Brewster County marks Chalk Valley Ranch of 20,000 acres changing hands to R. L. Nevill. The deal is described as one of the county’s biggest in years and highlights Brewster County lands as premier stock country in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Nevill
Brewster County
Texas
Appointed Game Warden for Brew District
Last week W. A. Weakley applied to be appointed game warden for the district and received his commission on Monday. He pledges strict enforcement of Texas game laws and says he will prosecute violators. Deputy Sheriff Eura Phelps arrested Dario Aguirre Monday for jumping bail on a forgery indictment. his case is set for the next term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Weakey
Weakley
Texas
Eura Phelps
Dario Aguirre
Aguirre
Marathon Ball Team Opens Season Here Saturday
Marathon versus Alpine Juniors in the opening baseball game of the season slated for Saturday afternoon. Alpine boasts pitcher Our Barney while Marathon promises strong play. The public is invited to attend this exhibition matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Barney
Mrs Carson Sells Glass Mountain Ranch Near Pecos County
Mrs. E T Carson sold her Glass mountain ranch to parties living in Pecos county for 6000 dollars. The price is viewed as fair though land could have been cheaper a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Carson
Glass Mountain
Pecos County
Baptismal Service at Christian Church Tonight
Rev A T Felix of Marfa will hold a baptismal service at the Christian Church tonight in Alpine. The public is invited. Felix is noted as an interesting talker and recently resigned his charge to take a church at San Marcos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Felix
Marfa
Christian Church
Felix
Alpine
San Marcos
Mitchell Barnes Wedding at Westerman Home
Mrs Blanche B Barnes and J Lee Mitchell wed at 9 30 p m Wednesday in First Street home of Mr and Mrs L B Westerman The bride daughter of Judge and Mrs F Barry of Columbus Texas has lived here and worked as business manager of the Pioneer The groom is a well regarded young man in business and social circles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Westerman
First Street
Blanche B. Barnes
J. Lee Mitchell
F. Barry
Columbus
Texas
The
Pioneer
Fort Stockton
Prospector duo may settle in Brewster County
Prospectors Bill Glascock and T E Smith, leading Sutton County stockmen, visited Alpine this week on a prospecting tour and indications suggest they may become Brewster County residents. The county has ample space for men of such stature and it is hoped they decide to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Glascock
T. E. Smith
Sutton County
Alpine
Brewster County
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Service Highlights
Sunday program lists Miss Lizzie Smith lecturing on Lessons From Life of Moses with Exodus 3 1 14 and topic of giving up our own way plus sessions In The School of Reverence by Miss Carrie Roberson and In The School of Opposition by Miss Naom McDonald and Mr Richard Armistead. Meeting at Presbyterian Church at 4 PM visitors invited. Also note get your fresh vegetables diet from the fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Smith
Moses
Carrie Roberson
Naom, McDonald
Richard Armistead
J. D. Jackson
Presbyterian Church
Alpine Commercial Club Urges Summer Normal for Alpine
Alpine residents push for designating Alpine as the summer normal site. The club cites lead in West Texas, superior water and scenery, and strong facilities, sending resolutions to Superintendent Bralley and urging reduced railroad rates starting June 10 for seven weeks. A prior local crime note reports Eugene Rivers, once an Alpine resident, charged with criminal assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
West Texas
Pecos
Alpine Commercial Club
Superintendent of Public Instruction of Texas
K. M. Bralley
Superintendent of Public Instruction of
Texas
P. C. Burney
Burney
Alpit
Bralley
Eugene Rivers
Asault
Rivers
Revival Meeting At Methodist Church With Evans duo
A revival meeting will begin Sunday March 12 at the Methodist church in town. It will be conducted by W. R. Evans and assisted by Rev. A. N. Evans pastor of the Highland Park Methodist church of El Paso. The public is invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
W. R. Evans
A. N. Evans
Highland Park Methodist Church
el Paso
Notice of sale of Auto and Garage business
Notice to the Public. I have sold the Auto and Garage business to Mr Frank B Williams. All indebtedness up to February 1911 is assumed by me and all accounts due the firm are payable to me. I thank the public for past patronage and ask for continuation of the same for my successor Cas Eowanos. I will provide good service at all times and ask for your patronage. Se231 FRANK B WILLIAMS. See M M Whisler for tanks cisterns and plumbing. he makes a specialty of dipping vats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spme Auto & Garage
Frank B. Williams
Cas Eowanos
Residence of Sowell Sold to Pruett of Alpine
A. McCallumson sold the B. Sowell residence yesterday to Mr. P. H. Pruett of Jeff Davis County who will become a citizen of Alpine. The consideration was 13000 dollars cash. The Avalanche extends a cordial welcome to Mr. Pruett and his wife and believes they will not regret the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McCallumson
B. Sowell
P. H. Pruett
Jeff Davis County
Alpine
Pruett
Alpine Auto Co Changes Hands in Local Deal
Mr Edwards sold Alpine Auto Co to Mr Frank B Williams this week. Williams, a Midland Texas native, is well known in Alpine and has wide business experience. He and Mrs Williams arrived last week and are staying with her mother, Mrs Delia Runy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Auto Company
Edwards
Frank B. Williams
Wiliams
Williams
Midland
Texas
Delia
Clean Restaurant Proposed by Arthur Thomas
Arthur Thomas runs a clean restaurant and deserves public patronage. If you must eat in town, give him a trial. Security flour is cited as the best flour, made locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thomas
Security
Show Was Good at Alpine Opera House Tuesday Night
A large Alpine audience enjoyed a strong Georgia Minstrel Company performance with encores after each act. The all black troupe impressed with well-executed specialties and solid stage presence, earning praise for manager Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Georgia Minstrel Company
Edwards
Methodist Revival Begins March 12 At Local Church
Wallace R. Evans announces a protracted revival at 7 45 p m beginning Sunday March 12 with morning services and Sunday School at 10 a m Junior League 3 p m and Senior League 648 p m worshippers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace R. Evans
Prairie day sales pitch from Asuney and Son ad
An advertisement from 11 W. Asuney & Son touts light expenses and the best market feed, claiming fair prices and self selling prairie day products. The notice provides a phone number for contact, indicating a local business promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Asuney & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. J. Miller
San Antonio
Ashley's Feed Store
J. L. Crawford
Sanderson
Miles
van Camp
Clyde Buttrill
San Antono
Caldwell’s
Brister Phelps
Yoleta
Terry's
J. R. Holland
Capt. Walton
Witt Baines
Alpine Steam Laundry
W. H. Frise
el Paso Herald
BH. Smith
Mitchell-Gillett Co
Sandster
H. A. Hafford
Paisano
J. W. Ashley
Cemetery Association
Arthur Mitchell
John Putman
Ft. Stockton
District Court
D. W.gourley
John Young
Orior
W. H. Lease
Wm. Harrison
Walton
L. F. Buttril
Figarro
Sandifer
T. J. Exhridge
Oklahoma
Otie Bingley
Mineral Wells
F.E. Gillett
Graham
Bewley Milling Company
Fort Worth
L. F. Buttrill
Avalanche
Mr. B. B. Hart
Sells
Chalk Valley Ranch
Mrs. Carson Sells
Chiristian Church
Mitchell—Barnes
Young People’s Christian Endeavor
Nyal
R. B. Slight & Co
Summer Normal
Page
Af Alpine
Sean
Bad Negro
M. M. Whisler
Crawford & Barron
Sanitary Grocery
Owe Wichitas
Sowell
Clean Restaurant
Methodist Services
Garnett Hote
M. HH. Gossett
Prop
North Addition
School House
A.mccallum
Agt
Swell Furniture
J. W. Walker
P. W. Kenney
Alpine, Texas
E. B. Chandler
E. Crockett St
J.T. Gardiner
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