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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
2
J Yates Fuller describes price 1.50 and presence at Alpine post office. Master of Scout Cass HURSDAY event noted on November 9 with unclear details.
Mr. J. L. Sublet, visiting from the Rio Grande farm, shows farming can pay in Brewster County. Since January, he raised 120,000 pounds of wheat, 105,000 pounds of beans, and about 50,000 pounds of corn on the same plot, with additional crops of sweet and Irish potatoes and peanuts. His venture, on land once in flood risk, demonstrates the viability of diversified farming in the region.
Fort Worth on November 2 1916 reports no increase in live stock freight rates. The Interstate Commerce Commission held rates steady until March. J D Jacks notes the news satisfies West Texas stockmen and would have raised costs for each car shipment if the increase had taken effect.
The pastor J. H. Messer invites all to attend Sunday worship urging full attendance for Sunday school and a sermon on one of the Olympian Games. A program by the ladies is planned for the evening hour and at 6 30 I address the Christian Endeavor Society.
About 100 cattle in our mountain pasture. A hunter with a gun could damage us up to 5000 dollars. No hunting or trespassing allowed. If caught we will prosecute to the full extent of the law. Jackson and Harmon.
Mr and Mrs Will Collett hosted a Halloween party styled as a spook affair with decorations on house and lawn evoking the spirit world Refreshments were served during the evening.
Dr Benj F Berkeley returned Sunday from a week in New Mexico where he spoke seventeen times to large enthusiastic audiences. He predicted a close race with a leaning toward Mr Wilson, as he campaigned for the National Democratic ticket.
12 volt auto battery as good as new for sale. Apply to W. J. fates. Small flock Angora nannies with registered billies. Ad Jrens Box 237 Alpine Texas.
A report states Rangers Barnett and Card confronted a Mexican near Presidio. The Mexican sustained a fatal gunshot wound from the confrontation. Inspector Jno Moore heard of the event but offered few details. Ranger Barnett resides locally and is regarded as fearless and efficient.
A note invites applications at Grandma West for a rental property about a mile west of town. The text then veers into garbled commentary on religion, theater, and various people, with no coherent article arc or clear event. The readable fragment chiefly mentions a rental inquiry and unrelated wanderings through miscellaneous names and topics.
Notice by publication of final account in Brewster County Texas lists M M Whisler estate. George W. Baines administrator seeks discharge. hearing set for third Monday in November 1916. Alpine court records show details and required appearances. Election notes describe Wilson winning national tally with Brewster County results pending. County results cite Presidio and Reeves counties with shifts in sheriff and clerk races.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30. Choir rehearsal Friday evening at 7 30. Bible school Sunday morning at 10. Communion 11 to 11 15. Morning sermon 11 15. Evening sermon 7 30. You are invited to attend any or all services. H M Polegrove, Pastor.
To The Public. Notice is nevery given to the public that all of my pastures are posted and I positivel forbid anyone to hu tress pass in same. To final notice and I will prose cute violators of this notice to the full extent of the law. W H Terry.
Advertises 4 to 6 sections of good land with grass and cattle available. Respond via Box 237 Alpine Texas. Also notes a trespass prohibition on lands owned by Mrs. Jas. Tartt known as the Nevill gate near JW Get Ma. N0-1-tf. The Avalanche publication date 10-19-31 at $1.50 yearly.
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