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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
4
Local notes include W E Foulkes visiting Marsa, Ferguson’s residence sale, new criminal docket entries, and improvements to the Baptist parsonage. Mentions of rail service, carpet promotions, and various residents visiting Fort Davis and Goliad. A reader survey on depot location and potential town developments ends with a speculative note on Dieadwood like prospects.
A fragmented plea from Precinct No 1 voters describes relief from constant duties and enforcement of office amendments. The speaker, identifying as J M Canna, appeals for ease from responsibilities and associated worries.
Contracting and building work with cabinet carpentry offered by Daugherty Bros at Alpine Ice Works. All work guaranteed first class. Jurors in Brewater county reminded to appear as summoned. November term limits El Paso service and voting process not to be delayed.
A dusk train bound west carrying W. E. Porter and J. W. Griffith was blocked near Crenshaw when stones shattered the door. Griffith was wounded above the eye. Three youths two Mexicans and a Negro were arrested after riding illegally and throwing rocks. They pled guilty to illegal riding and fined 96 each. two Mexicans await district court trial for the stone throwing.
Tuesday night W D Kincaid residence was broken into while he slept. Thirteen year old Grover Wease confessed to Sheriff Walton, pled guilty in Justice Court, and posted a $500 bond after the burglary.
An Alpine drug store promotes a comprehensive line of perfumeries and toilet articles for face hands skin mouth teeth and hair. Dr Swreden advertises high merit and harmless formulas delivering value and user pleasure in a complete beauty selection.
Brewster County voters are urged to consider candidates for county offices. C. H. Hector seeks re election as County Surveyor. G. W. Page is named for County Attorney in Brewster County.
Among the Alpind people who went to San Antonio to attend the fair are Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Lackey, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kokernot, Mrs. W. D. Kincaid, Mrs. J. D. Jackson, Misa Stella Gourley, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Durrell, W. T. Henderson, John Henderson, J. Bird, B. D. Harman, J. B. Irving, Fred Smith, Tom Mitchell, W. Gourley, and Jim Shoemate.
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