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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
2
We hereby announce our elves as candidates for various offices to be decided in July 1920. The slate includes Representative 17th District for County Judge W. H. L, Sheriff and Tax Collector, County Treasurer M. T. Christian seeking reelection, County Assessor U. W. Phelis, and Commissioner Precinct No. 2 T. Fletcher seeking reelection.
The cattle kept for a week were shipped last Friday by Ben Pruett. Twenty cars, each at $2 head, were sent to Mule Shoe Texas for the coming summer. Four carloads totaling 178 head were loaded for Mule Shoe. Read the Aval Watch Al iche and
Brewster County Democrat convention held at the Cantrt House Alpine on May 4 named W. Van Sickle as Chairman Pro Tem, then made permanent. FC Armistead served as Clerk. Weldon Bailey elected as delegate to the State National Convention. Precinct 2 elected Otis Turner. other Brewster precincts failed to elect delegates.
Allen and Hechtel real estate gas and oil lease handlers rent the former Sparks Barber Shop building. They buy the barber equipment and plan to operate from a rear office of the building near the Frans Pecos Abstract Company, moving in quickly.
The Worth League presents a benediction and program notes for Miss M Mothers, noting a festive day with honoree Minn ie Y Moths Days. The event features speakers from the league and local groups, celebrating community service and motherhood.
W B Hancock reports from El Paso that his daughter Mrs Smithers underwent an operation and is resting well. Officials note the State Scholastic Meet at Austin was not covered as promised, and the writer apologizes for the delay in reporting.
An announcement column notes a new candidate for County Judge of Brewster County. The name RC is provided as the aspirant, with the entry occurring as the paper was about to go to press. The brief item identifies the candidate and the office sought.
Mr and Mrs A H Palmer arrive in Alpine last week from Texas and take a rancher lifestyle there. Collettes have purchased a home and Palmer's bachelor brother plans to join them with his ranch. The report highlights Alpine as a desirable place for the family to settle and enjoy their ranching life.
Hicks of the Light and Power Company installed a pumping plant at the county well by House seven. A Westinghouse motor and jack were fitted to increase capacity to 1800 gallons, addressing past water shortages during critical times.
Obituary note reports J. W. Moore dying Saturday in Kerrville after a period of illness. He was moved from Center Point for burial arrangements as mourners extend sympathy to his relatives.
Tuesday about 10 miles north of Alpine a six room ranch house and store burned to the ground. Loss estimated at 3800 including 500 worth of oats salt and other goods. Fire started perhaps from rats touching matches. nearby cement crew had recently worked there and left goods and bedding destroyed.
Two services planned at the Methodist Church next Sunday. Morning sermon for mothers on Mothers Day with special music and flowers distributed by a committee. An evening session features additional speakers and a focus on church work and daily ministry through the Halifax community.
Ex passenger service appears to run from Marathon to McKinney Springs on Mondays and from McKinney Springs to Marathon on Wednesdays. Harman and Beach, proprietors, provide contact via telephone number 47.
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