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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
2
The Alpine paper led by editor Ww. J. Yarss announces a 11.00 price, with a note on advance subscriptions. Filed as a second class mail matter, the publication details its mailing position and geographic insertion.
District Court convened with Judge Doug presiding as several civil and criminal cases proceed. Defendants Lopez Her venta Ales Perret and Abraham Vara face burglary charges with two-year penitentiary terms. Watts wins 976 dollars. Haley versus Walker injunction. Caruthers receiver versus Easley and Diamond Rubber Co dismissed by plaintiff. Knight versus Riggs foreclosure default. Benny dismissed by plaintiff. Grand jury reports seven true bills: four burglary, one horse theft, one assault with intent to murder, one murder.
Oliver Franklin Billingsley wed Lula Elizabeth Kilgore at the bride’s Callahan Avenue home last evening. Relatives and close friends filled a palm and fern decorated parlor with white and green bridal motifs as the ceremony took place amid roses and greenery.
Lohengrin’s march on harp and viola opened the Alpine nuptials. Grandparents Captain and Mrs D. A. T. Walton led the bridal party as Miss Clara Rossy, maid of honor, followed. The bride entered with her father, the groom Welham Alfred Orth of Yoakum stood as best man, and Reverend James Kilgore of Texarkana officiated. The bride wore white linen with orchid embroidery. she carried a shower bouquet. Guests included Rev Kilgore, Mrs Orth of Yoakum, and A. N. Avant of Uvalde among others. reception followed with two-course luncheon and a large wedding cake. The couple will reside near Maria after a wedding trip to California.
An appreciation letter from W J Yates, manager of Alpine’s Me. firm, praises Alpine Avalanche ads for drawing customers from nearby counties. It notes the success of the clearance sale and references community events including Ft. Davis coman and Texas journalism milestones.
Right of way agent Denny departed Tuesday night for San Angelo and northern points. He says the Orient right of way through Alpine is secured with two exceptions, which will be closed promptly. Grading crews north of town will be reduced as workers shift to the far end to reach Stockton by Christmas Day.
Brewster County directors of the Commercial Club met yesterday to back the Texas Exhibit Association. Hon M M McFarland urged every county to send an exhibit to Houston for display in Chicago Kansas City Pittsburgh and other northern and western cities. The Club endorsed Judge H H Kilpatrick of Marfa to accompany the exhibit and lecture on West Texas mining potential.
Sunday September 17 features The Christian Life in the Home with leaders Naomi McDonald and Miss Julia Zumwalt. Open discussion follows service at 4 o clock, Tim. 4 t o B. F. Briggs. Meet at the Baptist church for the program and discussion.
Year old hens and rooster available for sale. Apply at this office to inquire and arrange pickup or delivery options.
Three room house moves costing about forty feet are needed. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Contact W. J. Yaris. If you need an auto for any purpose, phone 162, W. P. Flow.
Report from Marathon area describes J A Hargus and W Richey drilling a portable rig off section 37 near the railroad, reaching 125 feet in blue shale. Water flow, traces of gold, and a black slush with potential asphaltum are noted. Surface indications mention two rock ledges and contested claims around Scribner, Glass Mountain, and Block G prospects awaiting title finalization.
Locals advertise premium flour vegetables and fresh fish while promoting hardware and plumbing services. J T Weaver Jr markets repair work and knives, Alpine team Soapdeve showcases specials, M M Whisler handles heating and plumbing, and W K Shipman Commission Co advertises real estate and livestock services from a hotel office.
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