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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
3
Local items report J. A. Robinson lending money at five percent to finance homes and farms, H. S. Wigle’s business trip, Alpine Auto Company repairs, Dunbar’s saddlery ten percent discount on cash purchases, and ongoing shop notices at Palace Pharmacy. Community refers to real estate, insurance, and railroad era commerce alongside weather, livestock, and social church events in Alpine and Brewster county.
Public school commencement exercises drew large crowds and praise for students and teachers. Edith Shields was the sole graduate while Georgia Stroud earned the gold medal for best debater. Fuller Johnson engines remain in stock for farm use. Dewees Lumper Co. G W Martin reports his wife’s health improving after a Del Rio visit. Hamilton and Anderson offer cheap goods, claiming early rising to spot the comet.
Services will be held at the new Presbyterian church beginning the first Sunday in June. On the first and third Sundays Rev. A S Carver from the Episcopal Church will officiate and on the second and fourth Sundays Rev W B Bloys of the Presbyterian Church will preside.
Mrs. Josephine Hall invites friends to view new summer millinery at her parlors on the second floor of the Lackey building. Ready-to-wear hats available. Be sure to call on her.
Last night between 11 and o clock Alpine received a heavy two inch rainfall. Reports indicate the downpour covered a large area and affected local conditions.
Presidio County Light lauds the Alpine Minstrels, a local Marfa troupe, for a highly pleasing entertainment last Saturday. The paper commends the troupe as a whole and notes the guests who attended enjoyed the visit.
Miss Thalia Gillet entertained the Sans Souci club at her home last week. Tables were arranged for High Five and 42. Refreshments were served to Misses Fay Viars Francis Viars Ruth Weakley Juli Griffith Jane Taylor Mary Lee Hayes Lotta Sowell and Lillie Young.
Trustees meet to elect the district's teachers for the new term led by G. W. Page as Superintendent. Misses Rutherford Sparkman Robinson and English return, Trice and Ditter not applicants. The district will have ten teachers including a new male faculty member, with Alpine praising its schools and trustees.
The Brewster county court term disposed of several criminal and civil matters. Notable results include Aaron Butler fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty for selling whiskey, John Martin convicted of aggravated assault and sentenced to 25 dollars and 30 days in jail, and Clarence Moore pled guilty to theft under 50 dollars with a 1 dollar fine plus costs. Others were continued or dismissed, with civil actions such as Jim P Wilson vs Manuel Bell egas and Otis Turner vs W A Cline partially resolved. The Wichita Valley Railway Co. damages suit was continued and U S Justice vs Wichita Valley Ry Co remained on docket.
Alpine news notes a Commercial Club general meeting next week with refreshments. Despite poor Saturday attendance, secretary Yates presents a financial report and the club discusses an auto service link between Alpine and Fort Stockton with a four member committee. Members listed joining the trip include W. W. Collins and others. Real estate sales and a local rumor about the Marathon Eagle sale are mentioned.
An advertisement invites customers to buy fresh vegetables directly from Miles the Grocer at the fountain. It also invites real estate or livestock listings through W. W. Collins in Alpine Texas with a February 24 date reference.
The June 10 completion date for the new school building is assured despite a brief delay. President J. D. Jackson confirms the project will meet the deadline, promising a strong turnout and valuable faculty. Contractor Clark reports Levingston Hall ready by contract time, with Landlord Levingston set for a June 1st occupancy.
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