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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
2
Alpine Publishing Co reports Brewster County faces a severe 400 mile road network problem due to finances and neglect. Officials urge action and note reliance on state and federal aid, with non residents being taxed to fund maintenance and improvements.
The mayor urges citizens to remove weeds trash and rubbish from streets and sidewalks. The week long campaign starts immediately and aims to keep the city spotless through the end of the week.
A coach from Alpine attends a meeting linked to a PT A program focusing on prevention of fires. Mr Perkins leads a table discussion on fires mitigation and improvement strategies with Miss Viola Baker and Mrs. Leaders contributing.
Rev John H presided at the local church as Dr J H Burmadeli spoke twice amid threatening weather drawing large crowds. He urged, described world conditions, and offered a remedy, hoping for another visit soon.
General rain spread west of the Pecos with Alpine recording more than one fuel fall during the night. Lightning struck a tree on Cas Edwards street as showers continued into Monday. Rains have persisted for months with early spring in sight for San Antonio and nearby areas. Youngblood of Pecos attended a Metal Products Association trustee meeting in Alpine.
Harding is breathing nurses for ALA Parsell JF Nichols and Toby went to Alpine Now Mrs F eanmet Ricks helps son Hart Miss Lewis sister of Theodore Mr Stanley Lewis visiting Hovey Kennedy ranch Great box Tuesday Odie Grubb from Fi Davis discusses presidency and tax assessor roles John Coffee recovering from leg injury at Mr Woodward camp political leanings S L Stone preached at Great box Emmet and Roy Levi Hill Addison of Deep Well plans to go to Old Mexico to locate it Voters at Greats on Testley Joe Parker Emmet Riexs Joe roping a deer Teague and Ramney Teague visited from Lass Mu taimy Thirty wagons Wagon Train No 3 freighting Marfa to the river en route to Dalbio visiting J E Westwood J Tarto of Gillispie pleasant Avalanche office visitors Westwood interested in coal mining land bargains in Menster Alpine trip ends pointing service offered
Bend Post No 79 American Legion to hold Armistice Day public exercises at 0 a m in Sul Ross Normal College Auditorium. Program includes invocation by Rev HM Smith, openings address by Post Commander Montague, vocal selections by Kathryn Williams and Joe Funk, speeches by Mayor Henjamin Herkeley Somgs Led by Mrs Clara Herkeley Midress by John Perkins, closing by Post President, and a courthouse dance at night to raise funds.
A grupp of travelers trek to Ranger Canyon amid damp weather despite protests from companions. They pause for rain gear and persevere through Alpine scenery, ending with thanks and a return to Kort Davis for Thanksgiving.
Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 10 a m and sermon at 11 a m Pastor W P Ray invites all. Saint James Episcopal Church lists Sunday school at Mrs F E Gillett home at 10 a m with a children's service Monday at 10 40 a m T A Beard superintendent Presiding Elder C K Campbell will preach at 11 a m and 7 p m. Junior Missionary Society 3 p m Miss Ade English. Epworth League 6 15 p m Miss Emma Knease president Wednesday 7 p m prayer meeting Rev H M Samitn.
Church bulletin lists prayer meeting and evening service times at 520 pan. Weekday schedule includes Song Communion and preaching, with minister Randy Hem. Page fragment shows 945 a.m. and 1045 a.m. references to School and events.
With the pastor away on a monthly trip only essential services will be held next Sunday at the Presbyterian Church. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship with a sermon by Dr Burma at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Guest sermon by Dr J. J. Rees with readings from The Avalanche and Alpine Grow.
Notices warn that Jeff Davis County pastures are posted and trespass or hunting there will be prohibited. Names such as D C Walker Matt J Mcintyre Mrs Kate Nevill Henderson X ranch Parr and others appear with warnings of prosecution for offenses. Posted signs urge compliance and legal action.
Mrs Winnie Kennedy cut five calves and H L Kokernot two carloads of calves and two of yearlings plus Hen Pruett one carload to the American Royal Fat Stock Show in Kansas City. Obert Kokernot Jr and Henry Moore accompanied them. Kokernot left on No 102 via San Antonio. The show continued with a train load from Marfa and two additional Marfa cattlemen train loads of 30 cars each from Paso.
Robinson of El Paso bought about 720 head of fat cattle from Mears 2 and 3 year olds, shipping carloads last Saturday and yesterday to Fort Worth, with Kansas City privilege.
A. Waldron promotes Quicksilver and Mineral Development in the Big Bend region, urging investors to act quickly on pre-organization shares. He portrays a strong comeback narrative, emphasizes belief in opportunity, and outlines the potential for dividends and market appreciation as the venture seeks funds to begin mining operations.
Big Bend Post No 79 of the American Legion plans a series of entertainments to raise funds for furnishing a shared home with the American Red Cross. An events committee proposes using the Court House for the fundraiser with music by the All Star Trio. Refreshments will be served and all invited to attend to support the cause.
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