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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
2
Mail matter of second class rate stated as $1.50 in advance for Morning edition. Entry appears from Alpine Texas post office with OCR artifacts indicating issue date and pricing.
In Texas a chorus of discontent grows over freight and passenger rates as the public urges railroads to grant fair treatment. The piece cites 445 miles between Del Rio and El Paso with poor service, and warns railroads will bear blame if hardship continues. It also notes rising March beer consumption, discussions on John Brown statue in Kansas, a quip about suffragettes, and Governor Campbell declaring Mothers Day with a community invitation to Alpine.
Halley’s comet becomes visible to the naked eye and grows brighter each day as it nears Earth. It sits about 67,000,000 miles away now and will be around 13,000,000 miles distant on the 18th, with dawn viewing suggested around 4:00 AM near Venus in the east.
Postmaster Durrell announces bids for carrying the Tessie Alpine mail line. Bids due in Washington by May 11, 1910. Contract runs July 1, 1910 to July 1, 1914 with weekly schedule: Tessie to Alpine Mondays 9 am to 6 pm. Alpine to Tessie Tuesdays 7 am to 4 pm.
The Senior class was entertained Friday night April 29 at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Daugherty. Attendees included Mrs Guy Johnson and Miss Edith Shields Sadie Crawford Ida Sumner Anna D Linn Eugenia Hector Addie Ferguson and Messrs Guy Johnson Homer Ferguson Lawrence Caruthers Hooley McSpadden Will Winder Wallace Hector and Jesse Kenney. Prizes were won by Miss Anna D Lann and Mrs Guy Johnson. Refreshments were served around 9 30 PM and all departed after a most enjoyable evening.
Members of the company decided to perform the same minstrel show in Marfa on Saturday night. Cas Edwards arranged to take the troupe through the country. Businessmen with parts can leave Saturday at 4 PM to reach Marfa in time for the performance. Friday afternoon Miss Thalia Gillett and her pupils gave a well received music recital. Miss Gillett is a leading West Texas instructor and a Boston Conservatory graduate.
Captain Bailey sets up an indefinite post in the ogend country with Alpine Valentine Fort Davis Shafter Presidio Candellaria and Ruidosa reachable by fast telephones. The Big Bend country residents praise the rangers for their past service and welcome their continued presence aiding development.
A lost or stolen solid 18 karat gold ring bears the inscription From Will to Nellie and offers a liberal reward at the Avalanche office for its return. An entertainment reception is planned for June 1 by the Mother's Club at the new school auditorium, with an organizing committee to arrange a program. A San...
A joint Alpine Commercial Club and Real Estate Association meeting decided to publish a handsome illustrated booklet about Alpine and Brewster County. The effort aims to attract settlers and visitors by highlighting climate, hotels, and promotional activity led by H. S. Wigle and H. C. Phillips. The groups endorse forming similar associations among local merchants and vow strong promotional push. Alpine Power Co advertises winter ice prices with a coupon system and delivery rules, urging patrons to display ice cards for accurate service.
The ad lists a 100 lb sack mixed meal and hulls priced at $1.25 sold by W. E. Caldwell. It also notes hats cleaned and blocked at Phelps' repair and pressing shop.
A three day Alpine celebration opens with a 300 yard match race won by Dr. Locke's black horse over Eura Phelps Gage mare. The program features a minstrel show by Alpine's social set and a Sanderson vs Alpine High baseball game.
We wish to extend our sincere thanks to those kind and loving friends who aided us during the recent illness of our dearest boy, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. A. Weverrs.
The notice states that W. E. Caldwell will continue selling yellow corn at 1.60 dollars per 100 pounds for as long as the current stock lasts. No other details are provided.
On Tuesday afternoon at Miss Jane Taylor's home a social club was formed for the summer. Ruth Weakley was elected president Fay Viars secretary and treasurer. Meetings will be held each Wednesday with Thala Gillett as a participant. Miss Taylor provided punch and cake for Gillett Weakley Griffith Fay Viars Frances Hayes and others.
The one year old son of Mr and Mrs Jno A Weyerts died last Saturday at 4 pm after a two week illness. Despite an initial hope of recovery the child grew worse and passed away. Burial was in Alpine Cemetery Sunday afternoon with Rev S E Allison officiating. Community sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents.
Mr R A Werth sells his stake in Mitch ell Werth Co and will devote time to Luthy Co. He will remain in Alpine, despite rumors he might move to Del Rio. The Avalanche notes this arrangement and mentions Alpine Auto Co's is the place for automotive needs.
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