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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
2
The page reports real estate interest in Alpine, Texas, with notes on local development and railroad celebration coverage. It mentions Morris Sheppard’s election context, business prospects in Alpine, and a partnership dissolve involving Alpine Lumber Co. plus notices to find buyers for ranch property and stock. It includes ads for candy and a wrist bag.
The Home Mission Cook Book program at For True and Tried Recipes Methodist Church, postponed from yesterday, will be held Sunday at 11 o clock. The same program as last week will be published in the Avalanche. Also notes on Capable services, ads for dry cleaning, Ritchey flour products, and a fugitive extradition case involving Clyde Collie from Altus Oklahoma, with him waiving extradition and to be sent to Pecos.
Twist announces readiness to handle all kinds of hauling and invites public patronage. Orders accepted by phone at 186 for prompt service. R Hau.
Notice forbids hunting fishing camping or trespassing on Jason W Tantas property under penalty of law. Alpine residents invited to a Union Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian church this morning at 10 30 with special music appropriate to the occasion.
A. Williams & Co thanks friends and patrons for liberal support and asks for continuation of trade with successors. They assure customers courtesy and satisfaction, urging ongoing patronage and stating the firm will extend every courtesy.
Creditors are notified that all accounts owed to Dewees Lumber Co are due and payable as the firm plans to close. Prompt settlement is advised to avoid trouble. Jno A Dewees and J A Weyerts signed. Adt W F McGaughy handles renting of the Battle cottages in the north part of town and will show them. modern and comfortable homes available.
Advertisement notes a furnished room near the business area available to one of two gentlemen. Apply at this office for information. Also offers a plain gold ring with a gold leaf on top as a reward if returned to the office.
A historical notice offers a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone illegally handling cattle owned by Caldwell. The item includes personal and business details about local merchants and services, mentioning Fresh fruits and candy at the Candy Kitchen, a sandmill repair via Telephone 122, land or cattle sales by W. E. Caupwent, and feed at Taylor’s with Phone 144.
A lonely letter from Ward B Weakley in Post City describes Mr. Post as a tall, friendly man who pays workers a cent per pound for cotton. He mentions plans for a large cotton mill costing 750000, shipping cotton from Galveston, and a 550 by 250 foot mill to be ready by January 1, 1913. The message also notes local school details and urges support for Avalanche subscriptions and Christmas gifts.
The Roswell New Mexico paper reports Jason W. James as the donor of a gold loving cup for the Rio Hondo Commandery No. 6 Knights Templars. The grand commandery convenes November 14 at 8 pm to present the cup, with a social hour after ceremonies. The cup is 14 carat solid gold, valued about $500, engraved with the order’s emblem. The other side will record the winning drill team each year.
The partnership between F. E. Gillett and Rufus Thomas of Brewster County Texas, known as Alpine Lumber Company, is dissolved by mutual consent on November 25 1912. Debts to the firm are to be received by Gillett who assumes all indebtedness and will continue the business as sole owner under the same name. Witnessed by both parties November 25 1912. printed February 28 1941 at the Avalanche office.
Alpine in Brewster County Texas sits at 4,476 feet in the lap of the mountains famed as a healthful resort. The town highlights include a $35,000 high school, multiple religious houses, an independent taxing district, rail links G H S A and Kansas City Mexico Orient, rising property values, strong public schools, and no liquor sales. Local grocer Terry’s Market advertises fresh meat and prompt delivery with low tax rates. 10-5-tf.
At the moving picture show a woman comments on a local jeweler in Alpine, noting Wm ins hav offers the best jewelry line seen and that customers can order from home. The exchange praises the store’s selection and convenience.
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