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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
3
The report notes President Jackson paid $2,000 toward the Orient bonus this week, bringing total disbursements to $13,300 of the subscribed amount. A remaining balance is indicated, with further details unclear.
Alpine readers learn homestead land rules amid reports that 40 acre sales were blocked. The column cites an Austin official letter stating only some counties qualify for such sales, while local residents discuss land law doubts and a pending decision by authorities. Local updates include community events, cattle sales, and notices about houses and services.
The Reeves County Record notes the departure of Rev H M Smith to Alpine as educational secretary of the El Paso district and pastor of the Methodist church. It praises the move as wise and highlights his dedication to educational work and Pecos losing a devoted pastor.
Fat turkeys offered by Mas R C McKinney with options to call or write for early orders. She will store birds for customers who cannot collect them immediately.
Your payments for the railroad bonus for August and September are now past due and you are requested to call at the banks and settle same. W. A. Weaxtty, y. Commercial Club.
Notice to auto owners stating readiness at 11am to vulcanize and repair automobile casings and tires with a guarantee on all work. Shop location described as opposite Mercantile Co. Poux Hixsow.
Visit Flato 111 W Boulevard for clean cool rooms with reasonable rates. Proprietor T. C. Levingston announces lodging and services. Ladies welcome, Alpine Hardware Co. advertises nearby in the same notice.
Frank McMurray aged tears died at a local recat house Monday. He is survived by a brother W. J. McMurray of Oakville Texas and a nephew W. O'Brien of St. Louis Mo. Deceased was well known to many old cowmen of the region and owned a ranch in Ren Valley about twenty years ago.
Earnest invitation to Baptist church service Sunday morning October 29 at 10:30. Announcement that W A Weakley will transport an exhibit for the San Antonio Fair, then to Waco and onward to the North. Featured item includes a 90 pound bowl of quicksilver with other notable pieces. Local notices mention windmill repairs and Caldwell's availability of full corn hen and chick feed.
Mr Angers and son James returned Monday from an overland trip to Oklahoma driving a Rambler over 2509 miles with little trouble despite rough roads. Earl Tompkins, an auto mechanic from Jows, joined Alpine Auto Company. Kenney installed new machinery and offers complete repair work. Presbyterian church girls plan a cake candy and bread sale at Palace Pharmacy Saturday afternoon October 28. Mrs Robt Greenwood of Marfa en route to Fort Stockton. J D Jackson left Tuesday for Fort Worth to close his Pyote ranch deal. Engineer Starkie says Orient grade will take over a month to complete. Mr and Mrs John Robinson of Del Rio are guests of Mr and Mrs Strong. Measday offers fresh fish and oysters every Friday. Paul Vogt confined by a severe cold. Shipman Commission Co handles houses to rent, real estate and livestock. Massache Crawford entered Texas Christian University at Ft Worth. Mrs W C Easterling visited Marathon relatives. Guy S Combs from Marathon ranch visited. Rev Lock Adair conducting revival at Big Springs. G W Martin returned from San Antonio. J B Viars, formerly Alpine citizen, was here this week. Terry’s oysters advertised. Wall Baines spent Tuesday in Fort Davis. Jas Cotter returned to his ranch Tuesday. First killing trust noted for Saturday. Caldwell handles best and cheapest feed.
Harmony Concert Company presented a ten piece program including piano and tenor solos violin pieces and readings under Mountaineers Club auspices in Alpine. Miss Leigh and Mrs. McIntyre were highlighted with repeated encores as Miss Cogswell showed skilled violin work and Mr McIntyre a clear tenor voice. The Mountaineers Club earns praise for landing a high grade company and hopes rise for winter attractions with local attendance urged.
Fresh and tender meat at all kinds plus Monday Wednesday Friday deliveries. Fresh fruit in town weekly. Watch Caldwell's ad to save money. Also advertised are tanks, cisterns, plumbing, and dipping vats from M M Whister.
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