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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1912
Page
2
Alpine Publishing Company announces subscription price of 1.00 in advance. The Portifion in Alpine hosts a rever ed event on Thursday November 14. Second class matter noted as a local publication.
Fort Stockton Texas November 9 a clash between drunken Mexican laborers and local officers left two Mexicans dead and five wounded as Deputy Tom Scott was overpowered and later Sheriff Barker intervened. The town remains tense with possible further trouble as rail workers and local residents react.
Citizens expressed concern about protecting themselves until rangers arrive. Excitement faded after a disturbance involving Mexican laborers, with no injuries reported to officers and no further trouble anticipated.
Rev. H. C. Bass delivers the annual sermon to the Knights of Pythias. All members are urged to meet at the lodge room at 10:30 and proceed to the church in a body.
Alpine business leaders feel growing unease as a strike looms on the G H S A. El Paso dispatch notes 94 percent of conductors brakemen and switchmen favor a walkout over contract clauses. If effective, freight on El Paso Sierra Blanca routes and joint lines with Southern Pacific and Texas and Pacific could halt.
Burrell Kendrick son of Mr and Mrs K B Kendrick of Alpine and Idaho leaves a wife and several children. He was a respected Christian gentleman. The Avalanche offers sympathy to the bereaved family and notes his ranching ties near Marathon.
On Tuesday November 19 the first Orient excursion to Fort Stockton will arrive at 4 00 p m with a large barbecue prepared by Fort Stockton and Pecos County residents. An estimated 200 people are expected to attend as Pecos Alpine and Marfa districts are represented. The event will be near the ball park for easy access to the depot and business district. The program aims to entertain all attendees and foster countywide participation. Mrs D McNeill Turner honored at a reception by Mesdames Burke and Yates at Burke residence with decorated halls and refreshments.
W H Harding returned to Alpine with the news of his wife’s death at Hoban near Pecos on November 2. She was 37 and leaves a husband and four children. A Cumberland Presbyterian member, she attended Christian Church services. Roll Call and Sunday School are planned for November 24, the Lord’s Day before Thanksgiving.
A listing offers the seller's household furniture, rugs, carpets, chenille, harness and related items for sale. Interested parties are invited to call at the seller's residence to view and purchase the lot, as advertised by Dewees.
Ray Turner appointed local manager of Alamo Lumber Co succeeding Dewees Lumber Co. Turner, an experienced lumberman, is noted for his popularity and is expected to make the firm capable and efficient. Presiding Elder J Allen Ray to occupy pulpit at Methodist church with usual services Sunday.
Rev H C Bass, pastor of the Alpine Baptist Church, announces resignation and will depart next week for new work near Baylor University where he will study. The community laments his departure and wishes him success in future pastoral duties and studies. A J Tippett advertises furnished rooms and Alpine firms advertise Saddles and nut commodities from local merchant Adot Ritchey.
Roll call and payment of dues. We have changed the hour of the Junior League to 3 o clock on Sunday afternoon. Remember to bring your ee.
Ade J. R. Bean announces The Variety Store offering a small line of variety goods and school supplies alongside groceries. Aims to stock holiday items at large prices and invites customers to visit the new shop run by Bean.
Card thanks Brewster County voters for support in the late sheriff race. Walton expresses appreciation for trust and responsibility and pledges to discharge duties capably in the future as in the past.
A local candy shop markets a broad line of confections from cheapest to best. The ad highlights chocolate, creams, nuts, and bon bons with a fancy box line and attractive prices. Customers are invited to call and visit the Candy Kitchen in Alpine.
Buyers sought for ranch property, stock, and related fine property at fair price. Vi 14 41. B F McDaniel administrator Uvalde Texas.
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