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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
2
Commissioner H T Fletcher of Precinct Four and W R Cartledge move from the Frizzell home to Dr Westerfield. They settle outstanding issues totaling 5500 dollars. Neighbors rate the arrangement as solid and praise the new family arrival.
Since school ended, many families moved for summer with Mrs. E. Davidson and sons relocating north of Alpine, the Ippit family to Mitre Peak Orchard ranch, Mr and Mrs S P Ford and children to Borilla Draw, and Mrs A A Youngblood to an alfalfa farm near Pecos.
Alpine residents welcome the news that Dr Burma will take the Trinity presidency. The article notes his twelve years of preaching in Alpine and his growing ties to the community, while mentioning Dr Fenninn serving as Vice-President at Dubuque University.
The Av anche reports Alpine will operate a large retail oil station with two visible gasoline pumps and new facilities including a ladies rest room. The manager is a proven business operator, promising profit sharing certificates and local ownership as the venture helps transform the town into a city.
A fragmented 1920s account depicts Green Valley as a dreamer in an oil rush near the Rio Grande and Alpine. The piece references a race for liquid gold with drills sinking deep, while towns like Beesier rise and a city on the peak draws thousands. Local figures like Jim P and Uncle Bills appear amid bullish notes on land, fences, and prospects. May 25, 1920.
Rain disrupted a Christian Endeavor gathering with only a few attendees braving the bad weather. Plans for a delegate to the State C E Convention in Dallas June 9 to 18 proceed, with nearly the entire leadership expected to attend.
A hunter named Jim, with Mrs Johns and JR Anderson, tracked a panther that killed a calf. They followed dogs to Ren ten, reaching Bird's ranch at dawn. The panther was bayed in a cedar tree and shot down, with the crowd enjoying the chase.
Mr and Mrs John Cowan traveled from Pecos to San Antonio then Austin for Jewel Cowan Johns graduation at State University. Rev Clarence S McClellan conducted weeklong services and led discussions on missions. He plans summer on Judge Nittiam W W McClellans ranch west of Albuquerque, a major ranch in New Mexico.
M R Kennedy died Wednesday afternoon May 12 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 3:30 PM Thursday at the family home conducted by Rev J W Mayne, burial in City Cemetery. He was manager of Williamson and Peter ranches in Pecos County. Survived by wife, two sons, five grandchildren, a brother and two sisters. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Taylor. The Avalanche joins citizens in deep sympathy with the bereaved.
Public notice to Brewster County voters states Wil Ragiant clarifies not running for county race, asks friends and supporters to cast ballots, and notes heavy business prevents a personal canvass while promising to serve public.
Notice is given that the Board of Equalization of Brewster County Texas will sit on the 1st day of June 1920 at the Court House to hear evidence on property valuations and fix property taxes. The notice is signed by W. H. Lease Clerk and M. S. Burke Deputy, dated May 14, 1920.
A Brewster County court notice warns minors to appear on June 1920 in Alpine Texas for a hearing on guardian guardian Kate Nevill seeking to lease oil and gas lands for wards. The writ requires appearance and performance proof, signed by W H Lease Clerk.
Tom B Johnson, noted for long service as a stock broker, writes from El Paso about cinnabar prospects in Brewster County Texas. He praises Waldron T and Avalanche articles, recalls early mercury assays for Alpine yellow, and predicts Brewster County will soon boost mercury sulfide production to rival Almaden. He expresses interest in visiting the mines and confirms decades of mining familiarity.
The citizens of Alpine invite Reverend Cace S McClellan to deliver a Memorial Day sermon at the Presbyterian Church at 6 with the subject In remembrance of them. He will also speak at 7:30 in Marfa on The National hath of thoughts for Me Day.
The note discusses that registering implies a barrier to attendance yet hopes Western District registrants can join the Dallas convention from June 9 to 13 to gain inspiration from the gathering.
Ev L R Millienn of Alabama says the South Baptist Convention in Washington DC drew over 8000 messengers. He notes there was no single building large enough to host them, so multiple overflow meetings were held simultaneously. He then preached at Fort Davis on Sunday before returning home.
Auction or sale notice from A M Turney of Alpine Texas offering property in ten acre tracts or more for purchase. Call to view the list and examine offerings with a prompt invitation to get in on the ground floor.
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