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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
3
Tuesday night a pool hall altercation left Manuel Rodriguez with a fractured skull allegedly caused by Buster Miller. Hearings for all parties proceed in Judge Ragin's court. The issue also notes travel plans, arrests, a dramatic club, a new Ford, and local job moves among Alpine residents.
Mayor James Rooney received a telegram from I E Gatlin of Kansas City stating the court will issue a formal order this week authorizing the completion of the Orient railroad from Granada into Fort Stockton. Work will begin as soon as material is placed, extending to Fort Stockton quickly to enable alfalfa and irrigated land products to be shipped. The arrangement may also involve P V S builders, securing Fort Stockton’s future as the railroad progresses.
The younger set of Alpine society enjoyed a Monday to Wednesday house party hosted by Miss Hattie Mae Townsend. Activities included games, jokes, a pillow battle until 4 a.m. with a K's victory, a fudge party after picture shows on Tuesday, and Wednesday outdoor fishing and wadcatching followed by a cream treat from Mr. Wm. Evans. Attendees named include Mable Newton, Gussie Linn, Eugenia Dantzler, Dorothy Derrick, Isabell Smith, Allie Runyan, Hallie Crawford, Marian Miller, and Stella McElray. Services and Sunday School times, missionary society meetings, and local business listings are noted.
A nine year old girl bitten by a rattlesnake recovered fully with no lasting effects after she sucked the poison from the wound and washed her mouth in a nearby tank. The episode, witnessed by siblings, shows remarkable presence of mind for a child.
Edwin Gillett leaves for El Paso to begin a lucrative position at the American National Bank there. His Alpine friends congratulate him on the new post and express confidence he will succeed.
Alpine organizes a regular ball team after an enthusiastic Commercial Club meeting. W. J. Yates elected president, Rufus Thomas secretary-manager, with McGaughy and others as directors. The group plans to recruit five good players, enforce no betting at games, and provide special officers for events. A Sanderson visit featured a 16-inning opener won by Sanderson 2–1, Alpine prevailing 6–5 in the second game. Local business ads and late political notes from Fort Worth and Houston follow.
Males five dollars Females two fifty Mc Fantann in Uvalde Texas offers high quality spaniel pups with silk coat noted in ad.
Mrs. R. A. White of Pleasan ton is here as a guest of her sister Mrs. J. R. Holland. Miss Birdie McNally of Valentine is here as a guest of Mr. J. R. Holland. Real estate listings urged with W. W. Collins. Candy Kitchen offers pure ice cream. Caldweils to sell watermelons next month.
J L Long president Southern Publishing Co and O J E Tandy Rand McNally Co Dallas visited the area as friends of G W Page long served Dallas public schools superintendent for 17 years and is praised as a top educator. Citizens gave them a complimentary motor drive. The note ends with a playful dare to swim at the Natatorium.
President A J Edwards presided over a Brewster County Farmer Institute meeting at the Commercial Club rooms last Saturday. Officers were re-elected, delegates chosen for the State Institute in Bryan on July 29, with Edwards as regular delegate and Miller as delegate at large, White and Weakley as alternates. continuous.
Sergt Lang and a squad of cavalry arrived from the border where patrols were in progress. Intended to catch a train to San Antonio, a mis understanding delayed orders and the unit now camps at the old Turley lumber yard.
Weather notes report heavy rains in parts of the country while local precipitation stayed around half an inch. The Clyde Buttrill ranch received nearly two inches, and Capt. James noted a good rain as well, highlighting uneven regional rainfall.
The first car of canderilla weed for the wax factory arrived yesterday and manager Pacius says he expects more within the week. William Evans displays attractive stick pins at his store, which he made himself.
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