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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1923
Page
3
Alpine and surrounding areas see a flurry of visits travel and teaching plans. Ruth Jenkins reports on residents heading to El Paso Fort Stockton San Antonio Houston and New York for work study and family affairs.
A playful nineteenth century reminiscence portrays T. G. Harris, former Dallas and Austin school leader and Sul Ross scholar, seized by poetic urge while traveling with Mrs Harris toward Mills County. The piece recalls his career and quill penned verse "Original pome by T. G. Harris" written at Alpine.
Boquillas businessman M F Lindsay of Lindsay and Wyatt reports wax demand rising though markets need improvement. The firm sold about $33,000 of Brewster County produced wax last year, with current production below last year. They will relocate the plant this month to the old McKinney Springs area where wax supplies are greater.
On the Marfa road a mile west of town Bob Odell sustained two broken ribs and head cuts while J T Reynolds suffered deep arm lacerations when their car collided with an oncoming vehicle. Both cars were badly smashed though the other occupants escaped injury. The crash was caused by a misjudgment during passing as front wheel hubs caught.
For sale in Bone Spring district Brewster County Texas land lots 5 6 11 and 12 in Section 16 Block G 9 Certificate 1035 ten acres each per plat in County Clerk records Volume 1 page 119. Communicate with Dr C C Sawyer New Kirn Building Portsmouth Virginia 35 30 41.
Friends of Mr Pinck Phelps and Mrs Mary O Long were surprised to learn they wed August 10 with Rev J Thomas Brown officiating. Deputy County Clerk Jim Burke kept the license secret and the couple will reside in Alpine at Mr Bad Fuller’s home.
Judge Claude Sutton presided as district court ended last Friday with only one trial. Lous Blair faced perjury charges but the jury failed to reach a verdict. A robbery by firearms case against a0 Whitehead alias Dalzell was moved to Val Verde county and halted due to lack of a jury. A second mistrial occurred in Bohlman vs. GH and S. A. Ry. Co. damages. The judge named A. H. Jones, J. E. Burgess and Jim P. Wilson to sit as jury commissioners for the next term.
The teachers institute concluded its sessions with an evening adjournment and a noon guest event. Alpine citizens hosted a watermelon feed in Ranger Canyon with praise for Sul Ross, Alpine climate, and Texas hospitality.
Sheriff E F Townsend Mrs Irene Peters and Mr Max Bentley and staff will travel for ten days along the Rio Grande in Brewster county to photograph canyons for Mr Bentley to use in writing about Big Bend wonders for national magazines and newspapers.
Capt I J Boyce of the Portland Oil Syndicate spent several days evaluating the Bone Springs district holdings. He praised local management and expected resumed work once casing arrives, noting the prospects look favorable despite past problems.
Alpine Jewelry Company manager Mr A A Newell has occupied the former Chamber of Commerce room next to his shop. He will install a music annex with a door in the partition wall. The new space will stock a full line of music especially sheet music and will continue to handle Edison instruments and other musical supplies.
The county court resumes with J. M. Pouncey presiding due to Judge Burke’s illness. J. E. Guyton’s case for practicing medicine without a license is postponed to Sept 7. Pedro Rodreguez pleads guilty to theft under 50 dollars and pays a 25 dollar fine. Zelman Kotosky Co. v Juan Gonzales ends with plaintiff judgment. W. D. Burcham v N. D. Fisk proceeds as suit on note.
Executive Secretary J. M. Pouncey of the Chamber of Commerce has moved his office to the room adjoining the Hard Barber Shop in the Holland Hotel south entrance. The relocation supports Alpine Jewelry Company's expanded business and the move of its music line from the Lackey building to Alpine’s headquarters in the hotel.
Dallas parties visited Alpine this week to inspect the Smelter and assess prospects for resuming work. They appeared satisfied with findings and expect to restart operations soon.
The article argues cattlemen face nerve weariness as calf crops shrink and breeding cows price high. It urges bankers to loosen credit, back cowmen in distress, and notes labor stability boosts meat demand. It claims Mexico’s range depletion will rebound with cattle imports and stresses cowmen’s resilience.
The Alpine plant of Pecos & Rio Grande Telephone Co. was sold to local citizens led by trustee W. B. Hancock and S. G. Smith to take over. Smith plans 10,000 feet of underground cable and a rebuild of the entire outside lines. Progress will take time and patience is urged.
Mrs Wood will begin her seventh year of piano teaching in Alpine on September 11. Her terms are 50 cents per lesson with two lessons a week, payable monthly. Those wishing to arrange a time may visit her residence or call there.
W A Oatman announces he will handle all building contracts in the Alpine region and surrounding towns. He cites years of work on hotels, schools, churches, and residences across Marfa Ft. Davis Marathon Sanderson El Paso and now Alpine, offering free plans if given the job and noting an agreement with Alamo Lumber Company for inquiries.
Advertises Lavoptik eye wash with camphor and witch hazel claiming quick eye strengthening results. Offers aluminum eye cup free and notes Alpine Drug Store as a source. Mentions Sul Ross students and Palace Pharmacy complete student supplies.
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