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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
2
The Alpine Texas newspaper notes subscription prices entered as second class matter under federal act. Per year rates are listed as two dollars and one twenty five cents respectively.
In the September 14 1922 issue locals urge support for Strewster County Good Roads bonds highlighting car owners businessmen and ranchers backing the measure. The piece contrasts praise for road funds with criticism from rival papers and notes the potential economic gains from improved infrastructure.
The Woman's Missionary Secrets met at Mrs Moot Turney's home on September 12. Mrs J HL Rector led the afternoon with the topic Service Those Assisting included Mrs J OM Smith Mrs J Derrick Mrs Van Sickle Mrs J Koenig Mrs J G Webb Mrs Farnest and Davidson. Rev HM South closed with prayer and cake and sherbert were served to numerous attendees.
Persons warned against taking wood water or grass in any O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespass. H T Fletcher manager.
Notice from owner Mrs Kate Nevill warns that anyone taking wood water grass or hunting on the Nevill Ranch or lands will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Locally no big surprises as W. H. Kokernot ranch Well No 1 near Alpine shows good signs with water cut off. Portland Oil Syndicate manager cites Bone Springs Well at Brewster County with oil indications after 2150 feet. Eagle Pass Oilands Co reports Del Rio No 1 making 120 barrels of oil from 720 feet, with two more wells planned.
A refined luncheon at Mrs Wigfall Van Sickle’s home honored Mrs Hatley and others. Guests enjoyed lilies, pieced needlework, and a two course meal with two tables of elegant adornments. Desserts and cake praised as celestial. Attending ladies included Mesdames Battles Abbott Smith Umphress Lackey Linn and Miss Moran Williams Cleveland Darling Sanford among others.
A Thursday afternoon event hosted by Mesdames J J Casner and Phil Robinson for Christian Church classes 3 and 4 included premie lunch. Attendees included Johnnie Alten Cloradelle Brown Crystal Holland Melba Smith Ida Mae Weyerts Robert Marquis William B Phelps Jr Anja Wilson Jr Wilbur Webb Jr and guest Russell McMillan with Mrs Brown Frite Weyerts and her daughter noted.
Warning from Alpine Light and Tee Com. All persons connecting or tampering with our lighting circuit without notifying the office will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for theft.
Two markets under one management Messrs Fancher and McCutcheon proprietors of the Power House Model Market have purchased the Hord market of Clarence Hord. They will operate as The Model Markets at the same stands and aim to keep patrons well fed and pleased. Sewing machines for rent noted.
Local contractor and builder offering guaranteed windmill pump work carpenter and carpentry services. Includes contact phone 264 for estimates and inquiries.
Sheriff KK Townsend of Brewster County schedules public auction of three land tracts in Alpine Texas. The sale follows a 1922 court order in W. H. Funk v J. A. Goodman for 130357 with interest and vendor’s lien. Auction at county courthouse on October 3, 1922 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Charles I. Bernan petitions probate of the will of Mrs S L Burnam deceased in Brewster County Texas. The hearing is set for the next term starting November 3 1922 at Alpine. Interested parties may appear to contest the application or file a response with the court clerk.
In the District Court of Tarrant County Illinois. C Van Doozer plaintiff v Weathered and Lawrance defendants. A levy on September 1 1922 at 2 PM described land in Brewster County Texas to be sold October 3 1922 at the courthouse door by KE Townsend sheriff.
By order of the Brewster County District Court Sheriff Townsend will sell at public auction on October 3 1922 at Alpine Courthouse for cash the real estate attached as lien in favor of Sue A Manson against American Quicksilver Company. The property includes Surveys 247 253 and 255 in Block G 4 containing 640 acres each. The sale follows a judgment of 713 65 and costs with 6 percent interest from August 7 1922.
The Sheriff or constable directs publication for ten days in a regularly published Brewster County newspaper. The notice runs exclusive of the first and return days, to satisfy official publication requirements.
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