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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
2
Incorated record shows Alpine Texas Post Office receipt of Mall Matter of Second Class on Thursday September 2. Editor J Yates notes the item in the official Alpine paper indicating classification and distribution.
The article notes Senator Bailey will not seek re election and cites a likely outcome that the next senator could be a prohibitionist with strong chances for Tom Campbell to win. It frames speculation on successors and the political mood following Bailey's surprise move.
Mr L C Ritchey of this city and Miss Jean Elliott of Brackettville were married Tuesday morning at the bride's parents home in Brackettville with Rev Vinson officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Elliott, is praised as charming. The groom, a prominent Alpine businessman, plans to live with his parents while a home is built.
The 1911 1912 Alpine public schools begin Monday at 30 o'clock with a ceremony in the school auditorium. Supt Page invites all patrons to attend and welcomes the public. Teacher assignments include G W Page science Ruth Rutherford Latin and Spanish and algebra Miss Roberson history and geometry Miss Anthony first through sixth grades Miss Parkis seventh grade Windus fourth grade Mrs Windus kindergarten music Miss Gram Burton.
The church promotes morning theme on education, evening focus on today’s education needs, with junior and senior leagues active. Sunday School begins at 10am and a welcoming note from Pastor Wallace R. Evans invites all to attend.
The Christian Church ladies will provide dinner next Tuesday with public invitation. Mrs Jno Deegan returns to San Antonio after visiting her mother, Mrs Ed Linn. Miss Maud Chastain of Corpus Christi visited her uncle M T Chastain. Fort Stockton businessmen Jas Rooney and Mass Adams passed through recently. Various locals plan trips or moves, and A J Parra had a serious but nonfatal fall from a horse on the Wilson ranch. he recovered and walked home.
John H. Brooks returns from the Alpine country with a fine display of fruit and vegetables. H. S. Wigle, Alpine businessman, accompanies him and plans to explore land prospects and property sales in Alpine while visiting. The exhibit in Brooks' show window impresses many observers as a creditable Alpine showcase.
Personal items show Max Mayer of El Paso visiting this week and B H Smith returning from business in St Louis Kansas City and Chicago with goods for Dr N W Ateberg's stores. Anja Wilson resumes Mercantile work. R E C Dougherty attended Ritchey-Elliott wedding at Brackettville. Mrs John A Hardy plans Virginia visit. Rev H E Stubbs thanks YMCA for a Stag Lunch success.
Local readers learn the Avalanche advertises heavily as Alpine seeks more Road and Bridge funds. Tribute notes the death of ex Senator Roger Mills and Judge H H Neill, marking Texas loss of two prominent figures. The piece references advertising patronage and a Texas professor’s claim of fortunes per acre.
Secretary Weakley moves quickly to secure a new postoffice site. A letter from Congressman Smith, addressed to President Jackson and Secretary Weakley, pledges prompt action after discussing the matter with the Department. A separate note mentions a postoffice inspector being sent at once.
Mr Denny reports that with two exceptions nearly all deeds for the Onent right of way have been secured and he hopes to close all at once. He says contractor Toby will soon move his force back to this end of the line to finish the grade abandoned some time ago.
To the Public we announce that Crawroro & Co has moved to its former store to serve customers with fresh goods. All items are up to date and priced fairly. Call and see us from nine to seven.
Brewster County Teachers Institute opened Monday with over twenty five students enrolled and strong enthusiasm. The program featured songs led by Miss Graham, scripture reading and prayer, a keynote by Rev. H C Bass, addresses by Rev. H E Stubbs and Rev. W R Evans, and readings by Miss Una Jackson. The session will run throughout the week.
Plans are in place for a Knight of Pythias entertainment on the Arthur lawn this Saturday night with music and refreshments arranged. Guests are invited to join the event and enjoy the planned good time. Mrs. W. F. McGaughy and Mrs. J. W. Clifton are visiting in Marfa, while Mrs. E Townsend and daughter departed Sunday for San Antonio for admission to the S A Female College.
H J Spannell of Waco, a leading music instructor, reports a contract with the U S Marine Band director for a Texas tour next month. Alpine club opens with stag supper and officers elected. Trade ad lists a railroad avenue lot in Corpus Christi and a request for bids on Alpine property.
All pastors agree to center Sunday morning worship on education with remarks on religious and public school perspectives. The service will also pose How May I Know the Doctrine of God. Sunday School emphasis includes forming a Junior Choir. Members urged to attend all services. H C Bass, Pastor.
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