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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
4
A fragmented note reports mail delays reaching Alpine, noting late deliveries and calls for action. It mentions a U S Senate investigation committee and urges voters to support the Wa and Sewer Bonds at the collection, emphasizing the importance of voting.
An adjourned mass meeting of Sul Ross citizens discussed establishing a dormitory. The group decided to pursue waking the project municipally and voted to purchase a hospital building to serve as the dormitory nucleus.
Mrs A Q Pouncey died at her son J M Pouncey home on Sunday October 19, 1919 at age 63. Born February 14 1856 in Gonzales County Texas she was devoted wife mother and Baptist in good standing. She leaves a son two sisters and many friends. The funeral was held at the cemetery at five PM conducted by Pastor Ray of the Baptist church with a large crowd paying respects.
The notice expresses gratitude to Mr and Mrs J M Pou for kindness and assistance. It thanks neighbors and friends who offered support and gifts, acknowledging sincere appreciation from the family.
The Brewster County Red Cross met at the High School Auditorium on October 22 at 7 30 p m for annual meeting and officer elections. Rev J J Reemtsma presented the chapter history and plans for the Third Red Cross Roll Call as film Peace Celebrations in Paris played. The nominating committee proposed nine executives including Rev Reemtsma Mrs Wood H W Ferguson Ray M Camp Mrs Mid aterook Mrs Walter Garnett Mrs H Lacey Dr Berkeley and Miss Price, all elected by rising vote.
A statewide drive to fund education and benevolent work is set to begin November 16 by Christian Churches in Texas. The plan focuses on missionary efforts and support for Juliet Fowler Orphan Home in Dallas and other projects, with S. J. McFarland of Dallas as chairman and Van Zandt Jarvis of Fort Worth as vice chairman. The central executive committee includes Sam Denton, Donna Roberts, D. D. Roberts, Malcolm Reed, Will H. Evans, Edward McShane Waits, Douglas Tomlinson, RoE Shepard, and M. Boyd, among others from Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, and other cities. A luncheon on October 28 at the Adolphus Motel in Dallas will discuss campaign plans with committee members and prominent lay leaders from across the state.
The Red Cross, 32 years active, aided war and peacetime needs including food, clothing, and fuel during the Great War. It cares for tubercular and wounded soldiers through Home Service and supports widows and mothers of deceased servicemen. More reasons will follow next week, with a note to vote November 2.
Special exams for teachers will be held statewide on November 4 at the urging of Miss Annie Webb Slanton, superintendent. The move aims to address shortages by prompting more candidates to qualify.
Brewster County Texas notice states a district court order to sell under judgment against GT Wilcox and wife Jesusa Wilcox and J A Walton. It lists seized tracts in Brewster County to satisfy a $277,900 judgment plus costs. Sale date set on first Tuesday of November at Alpine Court House, with sheriff Addis Townsend presiding.
Public notice states the partnership A G Ferris and James Ferris of Brewster County Texas under A G Ferris & Bro was dissolved October 20 1919 Debts to the partnership to be presented for payment The Alpine mercantile business formerly owned by A G Ferris & Brother was sold October 20 1919 to S Ferris of Austin Travis County Texas Dated Alpine Texas October 1919 A G Ferris James Ferris A G Ferris
Notice requires every seller or agent to deliver a release form proving title when transferring ownership. One copy goes to the transferee as title evidence and the other to the collector with a transfer license application and $1 transfer fee. No licenses issued until the old license is transferred.
The 42 WH. Terry pasture is posted and forbids trespass in any form. Hunters are not allowed without permission and are urged to refrain from hunting in the pasture. Signed by W. IT. Jones Cattle Co.
A notice from manager H T Fletcher warns that anyone removing wood water or grass from the O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespassing.
Notice to cap owners announces readiness to cover their testomobiles and install new seat covers on short notice. All work is first class with attentive service. Greeting customers to come in and discuss options, signed by G H Yates the leather man.
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