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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
2
The Avalon Star invites corrections to any misrepresented names or details affecting individuals or firms. Readers may report errors to the management for prompt amendment and to preserve accurate character, standing, or reputation in columns and advertisements.
A discussion on observing Decoration Day and strewing flowers on graves contrasts with urging compassion along life’s path. Independent papers oppose the tariff bill, warning higher costs of living, while quotes from Chicago and St. Paul press view tariffs as harmful to consumers and voters. Memorial luncheon attendees are named among local observers.
The community held a daytime parade with two national flags and a big open-air barbecue. A Mexican orchestra performed in the nearby schoolhouse, followed by speeches from Mexican and American leaders including Mayor Berkeley. Evening festivities featured a ball with stage decorations and renewed cordial relations celebrated by both nationalities.
Fannie Woodward and Jamily visited Hovey on Sunday. Families and individuals including W J Johnson, A N Engle, Fred Parsell, Geo Benson family, Etta Graef, Mac Hargus, M E Ricks, Oscar Graef, Hugh Parsell, Roy Hudgins, S L Stone, Chas Graef and sons Walter Oscar, Claud White, Clyde Buttrill, Steve Boyd and family, John Boyd family, and Mrs W M French were seen in Hovey Alpine Tankersley and San Angelo area during the week.
In the Avalanche this week an announcement lists J L Hord as a candidate for constable of precincts 1 and 2. The piece praises his five years in office, noting his fearless, conscientious service and approachable conduct without ostentation.
The Avalanche will publish announcements of candidates for district county and precinct offices. These notices are authorized subject to the Democratic primaries in Brewster County in July.
A condensed roster names Associate Justice V Higgins and District Judge W A Hadden along with R Sutton W Elliott Mead. It also lists attorney Brian Montague, sheriff and tax collector candidate Townsend seeking re-election, county and district clerk Leas, County Court Judge Ms Burke, constables Herbert and Pruett J L Hord, Justice of the Peace fi Precinct No 4 W Livingston, and Commissioner Precinct No 4 W R Cartledge of Terlingua.
Henry Ford as a young man sought a 30 cent watch but built automobiles sold cheaply. Cheap prices drive mass production by making goods affordable to millions. Ford's success rests on two words low prices and the business revival follows the same logic.
Brewster County Texas sheriff announces sale of multiple tracts totaling about 62 06 acres known as the Wood ranch. The sale to satisfy a judgment in favor of Annie Lackey against J. W. Potter and M. E. Potter will be held on the first Tuesday in June 1922 at the Brewster County Courthouse Alpine Texas. The auction will be cash only and convey all interest as of August 4 1919.
The State of Texas to all interested in the estate of W. M. French deceased. Lucille M. French administratrix filed in Brewster County Court an annual exhibit for the year ending March 21 1922 to be heard on May 15 1922 at the Alpine courthouse. Those interested may appear to contest. W. H. Lease Clerk. Deputy Jas A Sucks. April 20 1922.
A. S. Koonce signs an official ownership report for the Alpine Avalanche. It lists publisher editor and business manager as Alpine Publishing Company, owners including Koonce and several Alpine residents, and principal security holders such as the Engrenthaler Linotype Company of New Orleans.
9:43 Sunday School 11 a.m. Preaching Service 6:30 p.m. B Y P U 7:30 p.m. Jr. B. Y. U. 7 30 p.m. P U 6:30 p.m. You are invited to all these services W M UC Thursday 3 p.m. You are invited to all these services W P Ray.
Nevill Ranch owner Mrs Kate Nevill forbids wood water grass and hunting or fishing on the property with a promise of prosecution to the full extent of the law. The notice explicitly names Mrs Kate Nevill as owner.
Palace Pharmacy emphasizes fast accurate prescription filling. Read The Avalanche and iWatch Alpine Grow signals in market coverage.
The Christian Church announces Bible School at 9 43 a m with J F Yates as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 18 p m with H M Bandy as minister. Junior Endeavors at 3 p m led by Mrs Geo H Candlin superintendent. Travel meeting Wednesday at 7 15 p m. Everyone invited.
The Church of Christ meets Sunday mornings at 10 o'clock for communion and Bible study at Mrs M I Shelton's residence. Bible study also occurs Thursday nights. All are cordially invited to attend.
Notice states past due balance from last month and refusal to offer credit. Read as a brief business notice from Texas Tailor Shop dated non-specific period.
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