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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
2
The Alpine community reels from last Friday morning’s blaze, a third major fire in town history. editors urge city to build a waterworks system and volunteer fire department to avert future losses and protect growing business interests. Local updates note irrigation success, road depot work, and new telephone poles as the town readies improved infrastructure.
Commencement events run Sunday May 14 through Thursday May 18 with Rev Wallace R Evans sermon at the Methodist Church May 14. May 15 features an address to the class by Dr Brown in the School Auditorium. May 16 includes a play Our Aunt from California and class representation by all grades. May 17 8 p.m. presents varied program. May 18 8 p.m. An Evening in Japan with musical interludes, pantomimes, class themes, diplomas awarded, and honors conferred.
Jim P Wilson urged the Commercial Club to have Secretary Steinmann write G H and S A R y officials to explore linking their main pipe from the pump house to the water tank for fire use. A horse race outcome was declared a draw after conflicting judges. Robbery occurred near Alpine night with $82 stolen from two men. no clues. Mother's Club plans regular monthly meeting at the school auditorium Friday afternoon.
A list of local businesses and professionals showing current offices or buildings: Hardy, Sargent and Berkeley at the State bank. Ingston Undertaking Co. in a building secured by Guy Crawford & Co.. John Young Land Co. sharing with Alpine Hardware Co.. Slight & Co. opposite Alpine Mercantile. Woodward's barber shop near Kenney's Sadd le shop. 1.1. Davis in Vogt building. Bean & Ci in Vogt. Flora L. Daugherty rooms at the Alpine hotel. Commercial Club temporary courthouse HQ. Measday & Col. renting Power Co. shop. ogel moved pool hall to Turney building. Garnett's drug store in a new building beside Hamilton & Anderson. Arett not vacating. Ritchey occupying half warehouse behind former terridge. H. S. Wigle in a tent. Middlebrook to build office beside Garnett's. Bass at residence. Collins & Clifton moved to Alpine bakery building.
A Paso telegram reports Mr I D Simpson is slowly sinking with no hope of recovery after stomach trouble. It mentions government meddling in Mexican affairs and urges citizens to stay home. Other notes include oil companies stalled, Mr McIntyre returning from Alpine, a doctor using a barometer instead of a thermometer, and Miss Mary Josey exercising on a horse belonging to her stepfather Skerrer.
Ft Davis hosts a union missionary meeting at the Bloys home Thursday at 3 30 with talks on home missionary work. Rev Dr Eichelberger will speak on The Only Two Issues at the school auditorium Tuesday night. Jas Stewart and wife travel to Mineral Wells for Mr Stewarts health. E Jones and Oscar Medley sold yearling steers to Edmvin Pauls of Marfa. Alpine suffers fire loss. EH Folks and wife shopped ranch supplies. Local spring scenery warm and green.
J R Holland and Alpine Mercantile Co. move to reconstruct after a large fire. Mitchell, Gillett Co., First National Bank, and H Le Lackey pledge support or funds for recovery. McIntyre plans to rebuild the R B Slight & Co. building or sell the lot as settlement with insurers progresses.
Alpine visitors who attended the Ft. Stockton celebration praised the hospitality even as their ball team lost all four games. They plan revenge when Ft. Stockton visits in July and, after expenses, saved 72 dollars in the club fund.
Program for Sr. League May 14 invites all to honor our profession. Leader Eva Collins conducts a scriptural reflection on John XIV 15 and questions test loyalty, obedience, and consistency. Special song by Clara Bean, read by Lewis Newton, and a short talk on Jesson's teachings.
Citizens of Alpine are invited to a mass meeting at the court house Friday night to discuss organizing a fire department and other matters of interest including railroad issues. All residents urged to attend.
Members of the Mountaineers Club discussed plans for a new home at a Monday meeting. No action was taken though sentiment favors buying a house, with a stock company proposed. A later meeting will decide on securing quarters as finances remain strong. The club notes resilience in facing any fire threat.
A brief notice invites travel customers to hire a public auto and offers services at the Henderson Hotel. It also advertises harness repair at P. W. Kenney's shop on the 19th, with the name Mr. Farmer requested by callers. The item lists contact details for Burdick and a phone call option.
Brewster Camp No 491 W C W met the 1st and as Tueaday of every month. All members and visiting Westmen are cordial to meet with us. Alpine Lodge No 808 meets every Monday night with members and visiting brothers invited. Alpine Lodge No 705 A F A M meets the Saturday night of the month. Eastern Star meets Friday night on or before publishing date. Mus. MAMAN Townsund etc. Worthy Matron and Secretary listed.
To Automobile Owners. Insist on paying Pierce Fordyce Oil Assn oils and gasoline for your cars. Our products are the best and guaranteed pure and free from water. A trial will prove satisfaction and lead to continued purchases from your merchant.
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