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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
1
Sam Schwing advertises 16 Durham bull yearlings for sale. The cattle have been on feed at his ranch for some time and are described as in good condition and stock. Buyers are urged to seize an opportunity to purchase quality bulls at a low price.
When visiting El Paso call at the Dewey 323 San Antonio Street. Jas Fulgham and W Hogan join with us to provide the best service kindness and politeness along with the best stock in our line of business.
The notice promotes B C Thomas for county officer in Brewster County. Born in Cooke County Texas, he taught school, earned a UT law degree in 1894, practiced at Ardmore Indiana Territory, served as master in chancery in the Indian Territory, joined Potter Ownby Thomas, then moved to Alpine West Texas in 1898 due to health.
Sunday’s widespread rainfall drenched Alpine and surrounding areas from Valentine to San Antonio. The rain began in the evening with lightning and thunder and continued into the night, creating waterlogged arroyos and rivers. Ranches from John Holland’s to McCutcheon Bros reported floodlike conditions, with the Nine Points draw and upper Terlingua river reaching significant levels, delaying mail and transportation.
The convention will convene at Sanderson next Thursday May 31 to select two district representatives. Hon Wigfall Van Sickle of Alpine and Hon W W Bridgers of El Paso are expected to be the nominees.
The Avalanche announces B. C. Thomas as candidate for County Judge Brewster County in the upcoming November election. It also notes W M Harman as candidate for re election as County Surveyor Brewster County in the same November election.
Rt G Orr a tank builder and well driller is prepared for work in his line with special equipment for deep well drilling He solicits this work Subscribe for the Avalanche two dollars per year.
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