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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
2
Local publishing house advertises subscription rates and advance postage details for Alpine Publishing Company. Includes names and pricing lines with May 15 1915 date and references to Cimcon Ponated terms and second class mailing.
In the courthouse proceedings, residents push for securing a normal school by offering money and land, while discussing a national crisis. The piece cites German submarine actions against a major British liner, sparking outrage and expectations on President Wilson's response. It notes Judge Walter Clark’s conservative Democrat stance on corporate bias in court.
The Commissioners Court in regular session approves a year long contract with Alpine Publishing Co for all county printing including the delinquent tax list at 900 dollars per year. The court orders delinquent tax list publication through 1915 or by May 1916. Also approved are payments and audits including interest on bonds and salaries. Commencement exercises for Alpine public school set for May 21 with graduates listed.
Mr and Mrs J C Bird hosted a 21.0 q house party at their ranch home last week with guests Miss Florence Sublett Emma Hamilton Ellen Morris A L Harrison James T Tart Leslie Clark Walker Harrison and D M Bennett. Picnics mountain trips horseback riding and other amusements were enjoyed. The group praised their hospitable hosts upon return to their 50 home. A separate note mentions a new automatic feeding bucket in an iceless refrigerator from Alpine Furniture Co.
One man indicates willingness to donate a site for the Alpine Summer Normal, which will begin June 7. The event invites the community to come out, enjoy, and breathe the clean air while studying in Texas.
Alpine needs a local real estate owner to take the lead amid opposition to newcomers. A small faction resists change, but those voices are described as largely powerless to block progress.
Local debate centers on locating the wall from the last regular session and whether Alpine will act to attract the West Texas Normal. Citizens are urged to seize the chance to boost population and tax base while adding community morale. Gov. Ferguson extols M M McFarland as a trusted right hand and supporter of measures benefiting all residents.
A Friday night reception for Miss Vivian Weaver marked her upcoming move to Throckmorton Texas. Guests listed include Cole Mae Bell Ruth k Gussie Linn Eva Collins Nell Gale Sadie ford Mabel wwhard Hallie Crawford Eugenia Dantzler Rubye Richardson Mabel Newton Bonnie McSpadden Florrie Cotter Vernie Hi Nettie Shuler Lucille Ladd and Del ma Richardson Foster Hord W H Terry Oscar Miller Verderee Runyan Irvin Cillett Guy Clark D Gallatin M Burke Hays Hord Frank Anderson Harley Van Sickle Louis Newton Jas Tart Jim Hancock Howard Derrick. Hosts JH Der riece and Mrs Der riece provided decor and refreshments.
Fragmentary readable terms mention Remington Co and a lease action with unclear details. Entities include Remington Company and a lease context. Further specifics are obscured, but implies a contractual arrangement involving a lease.
Katherine Graves died May 6 in Alpine at her daughter Mrs W B Burton home. Born in La Grange Tennessee she would have been 89 in June. Mother of three and guardian to her sister’s three orphans she was a devout Christian whose wish was for many flowers at death and whose life reflected service and prayer.
The seventh grade Geschichte Geselschaft held a meeting in the seventh grade room from 2 40 to 4 00 with fines for the year. Their construction drawings and other work will be on exhibit until Monday May 17 at 4 pm Mrs Cowles invites visits to her room Dr L S Chenoweth a Ft Stockton dentist is in Alpine with rooms at the Holland hotel and will see patients until Saturday evening. Fellowship at Presbyterian church Sunday May 16 at 5 pm with speakers Nevll McDonnell and A B Burton Miss George Stroud and Una Jackson highlighted Endeavor activities.
A family expresses deep gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted during a death in the home. They mention the sympathy shown with flowers and blessings from Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Burton and Allie B. Burton. The notice then advertises an ice less refrigerator from Alpine Furniture Co. with prices for 12 gallon and 20 gallon models.
Bible school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Evening subject asks if the law governs the Sabbath of the Old Testament and the Lord's Day of the New Testament. Hymns and prayer planned, Wednesday service at 7:15 p.m. Minister Bandy welcomed.
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