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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
2
W J Yates, former Corpus Christi Crony editor and proprietor, becomes editor of The Avalanche with Cremmile Donsos listed as publisher. Alpine's outings elicit pride and speculation about future events. The text ponders why land near Alpine is highly sought after, calling it the promised land.
The piece laments floods and top dominance by Americans, praises Sanderson Schools catalogue, notes Alpine Dry Farming Congress, and commends Presidio County Light editor Col McKinney for championing Alpine and its civic spirit. It references legal alcohol bans in Alabama and Tennessee and highlights campaigners and literature shaping dry farming efforts.
Alpine held a large convention with outdoor sports, dances, and barbecues, managed by the Civic Club with ample food and music by the Alpine Cornet Band. Visitors enjoyed two receptions, plus racing, baseball, foot races, shooting, and mountain climbing, with several prize events and close finishes.
Advertisement urges quick purchase of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts boils and piles. Claims rapid family healing and lists R. B. Slight & Co as the seller. Includes testimonial tone with names and urgent call to action.
A. J. Edwards witnesses a fatal duel as a large coachwhip defeats a bigger than average rattlesnake. The observer notes the coachwhip strikes and lunges out of reach to avoid a counterattack, securing the victory.
Sheriff J. C. Bean received a telegram to arrest Fred Young and Emma Wolf for eloping with a minor. Walton boarded the morning train and found the couple upon arrival, arresting the would be groom. They returned to Sanderson to face legal trouble.
We will open bids again on September 20 for construction of church building at Alpine Texas. Plans and specifications at the office of Wm Daugherty. Rights reserved to reject any and all bids. Bond required upon acceptance of bid. J G Crawford Secretary Board of Trustees.
A prominent railroad man visiting for the Dry Farming Congress extolled Alpine as the most delightful climate in the world. His remark highlighted Alpine's appealing environment to attendees and readers.
Fr. Russell, a policeman in Douglas Arizona, was fatally wounded in a street duel while attempting to arrest a suspect named Williams. J. B. Irving and Russell’s sister Mrs. Pruett with her husband traveled from Alpine Texas to Douglas to be with him at Calumet hospital where surgeons held a life preserving operation was not considered advisable at that time.
The Presbyterian church building committee of L B Caruthers C A Brown Jno Crawford and Walter Garnett rejected all bids after they exceeded the limit. They will revise plans and call for new bids, as announced in this week's Avalanche. The modified plans aim to satisfy city standards.
Mesdames George Francis Crosson and Chas Crosson of Marfa attended the recent convention. Mrs George Crosson is a favorite in the New Era piano contest and is regarded as having a splendid chance to win. She is noted for making friends and securing support, with Alpine admirers wishing her luck.
Uncle Gid Gutherie says prospects for rain are fine but after years in Texas he makes no further prophecy.
The Alpine public schools begin the year under the leadership of Superintendent Page and a capable staff. The Avalanche lauds the school trustees for progress and notes a splendid first day attendance. The new building, valued at $30,000, will soon be ready as Alpine’s population grows and classrooms fill.
Alpine Under taking Co. is absorbed by Alpine Furniture Co. and will be under J H Rector with Blanks directing the Undertaking Department. A modern parlor is fitted to provide a place to keep the body after death at hotels or boarding houses. Prompt calls day or night will be attended to.
The Alpine school board awarded the erection and heating of the new public school to Borglund McDermott & Co of Midland Texas. The bid totals 26775 for building and 900 for heaters guaranteed 20 years. Three other bids were rejected for lack of a $500 certified check. The modern facility will provide Alpine students one of the nicest homes in the state.
Notice given for a stockholders meeting at the Alpine State Bank office on Saturday September 25 1909 from 10 am to 4 pm to determine and notify the Superintendent of Banking of a plan guaranteeing depositors. Attendees may be present in person or by proxy. Secretary J H Derrick and Vice President W Van Sickte attest.
Surprise and regret followed news of J D Jackson resignation as county commissioner due to his many other business interests. Henry C Fletcher was appointed to replace him.
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