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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
8
A compilation of Alpine area sightings and visits including Kane from Marfa, Turner from Marfa, and Harman from Marathon. Mentions of preachers Secrest and Dagat, telegraph operator Nagin, and various residents making trips, plus town improvements and ranch plans around Marathon Brewster and Terlingua country.
Rain began about 5 am in Alpine with heavy downpour and lightning. It eased after noon but continued steadily to about 1 pm. Reports say the rain was general from Alpine to Marathon with heavy conditions reported along the highway.
Taylor Sprout of Brewster county wed Emma Taylor of Haymond in Marathon on Wednesday night. Locals praise Sprout as a good man and wish the couple lasting happiness and prosperity.
Hart Mussey Johnson is described as the newborn son of Howell Johnson and his wife from Fort Stockton born on the twelfth day of the current month. The notice quotes Howell naming him Hart Mussey Johnson after his friend Matt Mussey and wishes the family happiness and a bright future. The musings forecast a future president as William Jennings Bryan.
Mr and Mrs W B Hancock hosted a pink and white themed surprise party for Maud Hancock on her 13th birthday. About 24 Mand's grades students attended a three course lunch and gifts from both peers and adults were warmly received.
The speaker envisions linking Alpine to Terlingua by telephone with business and ranchers along the route expected to aid. The goal is to unite local men and ranchers in support of the enterprise.
C L Price, accused of killing Charley Mulbern at Fort Davis nearly two years ago, was acquitted at El Paso last week. It was his third trial. first sentence was five years, second trial hung, third trial ended in acquittal after 12 hours deliberation.
Engineer John Shaffer and Fireman W. K. Eilison of the G. T. R. road were killed Wednesday morning when their train ran into a bridge damaged by high water at Findlay.
Non residents owning land in Brewster County rush to pay taxes as mineral and grazing lands face sheriff sale. Many acknowledge debt and fear loss of property, prompting rapid settlements to avoid forced sale.
Estray notice records two jacks four jennets and two dark brown or black colts taken up by James R Anderson before justice T N Crenshaw on October 3 1900 in Brewster County Texas. Stock appraised at 20 owner urged to prove property pay charges and reclaim. otherwise sale per law. I W H Ragin clerk certifies accuracy.
Under my hand and seal of office this Oct 1900. Seal. W. H. Baern, C. Brewster Co., Tex.
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