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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
1
Alpine Public Schools prepare to close after a successful year with over $2000 invested in improvements. Enrollment rose, senior class began with twenty, eighteen expected to complete, and graduates to receive diplomas. Commencement events run May 16 to May 21 with speeches by Dr. J. Cees and E.R. Bentley.
Alpine Chamber of Commerce lauds the Presidio Oil Company for active drilling at Wilson No 1 and acreage block development in Big Bend country. Alfred A. Newell leads affairs from Alpine as preparations advance to foster regional growth and land value.
The American Legion meet ing is scheduled for Saturday night May 15 1920 at 7 15 p m in the Masonic Building All members and ex service men are urged to attend Marathon Post members are especially invited to discuss topics of importance and plans for Decoration Day Also note Judge Sutton returns Tuesday night from Stockton after a successful business trip Cons R C Armistead and Jas R Middlebrook presiding.
The sheriff's office records show costs for Hobos in the county during the first quarter ending April 30. Seven tramps were arrested for a total of 101 days in jail, with board and per day charges at 50.50 dollars. Additional expenses include 1000 dollars for a county fund, 10.30 dollars for tatance, 1650 dollars for hotel lodging, and three months of 24.00 dollars, with deductions for retakes and food.
The following sales of lands, leases and permits are presented by dealers. Read details of property transactions, including lands, leases and town property offered or exchanged, as published in the recent sales notices.
Sold to Pennsylvania buyers five sections in the prings district and to San Francisco buyers five sections in the Bone Springs district. Also sale of Nevada sections in the same district totaling five. Stakeholders include Perlata and Lindner as sellers and state parties as buyers in multiple districts.
By A. M. Turney details a 320 acre lease in section 19 block 214 to D. C. Wood J. W. Rixon and CA Brown. permits to J. M. Preys 20 30 and 32 in block 219. sale by A. M. Turney for $960. block 216 shows sale of Mrs. P. C. Burney in southwest Pine for $3500 cash.
Allen and Bechtel acquired a 1280 acre parcel at 5 dollars per acre amid other deals in a county, including a 40 acre tract near Hargus well and a 20 acre lot to C L Wendell for 400 dollars. They also hold 510 acres leased in district five near Wilson well and have bought 2560 acres in southern Wayne Cartledge and 640 acre tracts in Brewster county. John Young Land Company, led by John D Young, bought the Funk place on the town's east side for 1600 dollars from Mrs Mosely.
Alfred A. Newell reports the removal of the two adjoining sections from the Wilson No. 1 area and nothing more to offer beyond a few small blocks now up for resale. Time to act to secure remaining parcels.
The new building by Jackson and Harmon now has its roof finished and is under cover. Work will be rushed to complete the structure. When finished it will be one of the most attractive stands in our city and will house the West Texas Motor Co.
A plea urges attendance at Sunday afternoon CF meetings, promising helpful discussion and activities. The note stresses the value of being present and encourages participation in upcoming gatherings.
Article by E A Waldron discusses mineral wealth in the Big Bend border region. It argues cinnabar deposits hidden underground could yield wealth, urges cautious development, and warns against speculation and rumors that undermine investor confidence.
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