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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1921
Page
2
A reader urges promoting Alpine for its uplifting climate and scenic beauty. The piece touts mountains rivaling Switzerland, rich cattle ranges, oil prospects, coal and quicksilver mines, diverse towns, fertile fields, and a healthful, mosquito free summer climate.
Pastor Rev Hubert M mith has been returned to Nip charge for another year and will report on a session held in Artesia New Mexico last week. Western McKay will lead the League Service at seven. The Junior Missionary League presents The Missionary Fleet pageant at eight with thirty children participating. A quartet will render music and a silver offering will support the Week of Prayer by Southern Methodist Church children. EvangElistic work is discussed for Wednesday evening services as Present Need and Examples. Subscribe for The Avalanche.
Miss Beatrice Matthaei arrived in Alpine to lead the Department of Art and Drawing at Sul Ross State Normal College. She trained at Denton College of Industrial Arts and taught in San Antonio City Schools. President Marquis awaits a Board of Regents meeting set for November 7 in Alpine. Enrollment stands at 93 Normal College students and 42 training school pupils.
Deputy Sheriff A J Koll brought G M Adams from Alpine to Oklahoma City after a fruitless chase across the Big Bend. Adams admitted guilt to passing bad checks and used a forged Texas license receipt and blank forms for forged receipts. Authorities expect him to face charges in Oklahoma City while Wichita Kansas officials seek forgery charges. The car tied to the case may be returned or sold, and a heating plant reference appears in a separate line.
Numerous chances arise in Mexico as commercial and industrial development expands daily. Government programs and private investment boost sectors from manufacturing to logistics, inviting firms to capitalize on rising demand and favorable location.
The Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor in Mexico urges inquiries on commercial and industrial matters. Consular reports show 30,000 plus Americans crossed the Rio Grande for the Centennial Exposition, signaling renewed growth. Trade between the U S and Mexico rose to 422 million in the year ending June 30, 1921, with substantial imports and a shift toward ranching and meat products. President Obregon presided calmly over celebrations, indicating political stability. A decree cuts cattle import export duties by fifty percent to boost livestock movement. The department invites direct questions for accurate, first hand information.
In Brewster County the past week shows limited activity with 6 of 15 wells active as fishermen scrape tools and supplies. Oil prices rise suggesting more wildcatting while several wells, including Wilson No 2, drift slowly due to water influx. The Nine Point and Twin Cities wells report fishing and rushing efforts, and the Bone Springs Syndicate rig breaks down delaying progress.
In Fort Stockton Field C E Anderson of Texas Drilling Co says a standard rig will be moved to the 1100 foot Helen 5 well as work begins soon. The El Paso Saragosa offset pay sand at 435 feet is near 416 feet with the hole in good order. Other wells such as Bower Hale Lamb Findless and Oregon Texas are active as water and sand issues are reported. The Pinal Dome Devlin ranch unit has drilled to 2930 feet, while the Polk and David wells show continued activity. </analysis>
The Woman's Bible Class of the Methodist Church hosts a tew party Friday from 3 to 5 pm at Mrs. C M Treadwell's residence. Each woman brings a live hen or the price, hens sold for church funds. A program and refreshments follow. Committee: Mrs. Turney Treadwell Mitchell Hord Burgess.
Alpine Lodge No 766 of the A P M and M will hold a meeting Saturday evening October 1 at 7 30. All members are urged to attend and visiting Brethren are cordially invited. J F Sutton W M PD M Bennett Secretary
A called meeting of Alpine Lodge No. 700 AF and AM is scheduled for Saturday. Every mason is expected to be present.
Rooms to let close to High School with contact phone 171 37 41.
Sunday services at 11 o clock a m in the new Opera House present the topic Doctrine of Atonement. The public is invited to attend this Christian Science observance.
In Loving county the Toyah-Dell well has come in as a full fledged oil well. Bird reported the well down 4360 feet with oil within 600 feet of the surface. The Laura well underreamed and casing set delaying drilling for months. it stands at 2250 feet in hard formation. Pecos Angeles plans to resume six miles southeast of Toyah Bell at 600 feet while Troxel at 1950 feet shows several hundred feet in oil and a further shot is planned.
Mr and Mrs W J Yates of Marfa visited friends in the city on Wednesday. George C Miller of Marathon was in town Tuesday. August F Laessin of the San Antonio express was in the city Saturday. Mrs Laura Wringer of Lampasas visits her sister Mrs Frank Fulcher. Miss Fay Finley of San Angelo stays with Mrs Fulcher while attending Sul Ross College. A Waldron returns from quicksilver mines in Terlingua district reporting renewed mining activity after shutdowns due to low mineral prices.
H. T. Fletcher, Manager, warns that any person taking wood water or grass in the O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespass. The notice emphasizes strict enforcement and legal action for violators.
Land owners in the proposed Davis Mountain State Park are called to a meeting at Fort Davis on Monday October 10 in the morning to discuss the park proposition. Representative Stewart says the state will treat landowners fairly and condemning proceedings would only occur if no other route exists.
The Chisos Mining company shifts quicksilver ore from Terlingua to Alpine with five teams, boosting local wholesale houses. Mariscal mines start up with twenty five workers while over a hundred hands are employed by Chisos. Prospecting expands with many territories opening and an expected fall campaign. Terlingua grows into a larger town as Brewster county’s mining outlook rises.
For sale a modern bunga four rooms and bath furnished. Price 1750 dollars. Call J H Nail at Mrs Joe Moss. tf.
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