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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
2
The county paper voices concerns about legislative taxes and governance. It critiques Governor Nell and the Texas Legislature, discusses unicameral reform versus bicameralism, and calls for accountability without proposing concrete remedies.
Alpine and Brewster county residents are warned that the Retail Merchants Association rates buyers on credit by promptness in payment. The system, used across the state, labels customers as cash or slow payers and is publicly available to merchants. Individuals determine their own rating by their payment habits.
The text argues health chiropractic is both a science and philosophy grounded in universal intelligent principles. It emphasizes common sense, life-study theories, and the unity of truth proven by its practical results and center on analysis and consultation attributed to Guyton, DC.
A short classified notice urges quick purchase on a low price item linked to Jitney tops for Vates Saddiey with direction toward Packaway and mentions Yates & Son with a numeric reference 21-24-1f.
The article recounts Joyce Kilmer’s war poem Rouge Bouquet written after the 165th Infantry losses in 1918 and recited at a ceremony attended by Lt. Col. John Perkins and County Attorney Joe Montague. Montague linked Kilmer’s grave to the 32,000 American graves to be decorated Over There.
Mr Montague spoke as Commander Allen ordered the Leggnaires to attention facing West for thirty seconds in memory of a departed soldier. Special music under A E B Sandifer accompanied the ceremony as soldiers and Girl Scouts stood at attention. The choir sang one stanza of The Star Spangled Banner. Twenty five graves were decorated at the cemetery including seven World War veterans marked by American Legion markers. Business houses closed from 10:30 to afternoon.
The Dalhart Texan notes relentless scrutiny of a preacher's life. Critics say hair, age, family size, and choir roles shape opinions. Doubts about notes versus extemporaneous speaking cloud credibility while generosity and promises are questioned.
Captain Felix McGaughey led the Alpine Eagles to an 18 to 3 victory over Marfa Blackhawks on the local field. Pete Johnson fanned six in innings before Ward Weakly added another six strikeouts in four innings. Young Blood hit a homer. The win boosts Alpine’s baseball standing as the team builds its map on the local scene.
The program features Beatrice Martin and Grace Newell speaking on worship by Japanese children and Koreans aiding missionaries, with Adrian Turney and Norine Metcalf on Korea and Japan Christianity. Reading by Johnnie Allen and a roll call precede a note on Texas Legislature budget moves and a 10 percent cut for state normal and other schools amid oil tax changes.
Two Coffman brothers were shot and killed by Geo B Billaba at his Study Butte home near Marathon. Billaba claimed self defense after Coffmans approached his porch. Sheriff Townsend took Billaba into custody as Brewster County mourns the losses of the Coffman family.
The brief notice notes that reared parents win broad sympathy from our people across the town.
Deputy T J Morgan jailed Jacob Billaba on a complaint charging complicity in the murder of Winslow Coffman and Jack Coffman at Study Butte last Friday. George Billaba surrendered claiming self defense and officials say Jacob was at George’s house when the shooting occurred. Police continue the investigation seeking evidence.
The church lists a 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with T. 4. Board Superintendent, an 11:00 a.m. Patriotic Service on the topic Gods Man, and a 2:40 p.m. Junior group. Evening events include 7:48 p.m. League led by Grace Funk and 8:30 p.m. Violin solo Jew el Hamilton with topic A Peril of the Age. Pastor H. M. Smith.
The Model Market will close here after on Sunday at nine o'clock. Barbecue served Wednesdays and Saturdays. 22-31-31.
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