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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
2
Alpine Publishing Company announces a Thursday sale dated September 19 1912 featuring W J Yarns Fastor and an item labeled incorsoRatED. The notice lists pricing and product lines for a regional circulation event.
Western health authorities warn against medical migration of consumptives to the West. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis urges railroads to stop selling "charity" tickets to poor patients. They say the patient should have recovery prospects and at least $1,000, plus family needs, before moving West for treatment.
The pastor leads the congregation toward closer fellowship with Christ. The week features services with an evening start at 7 and preaching at 8. Hubert M. Smith serves as pastor. Prof. J. F. Dobie was a welcome visitor to Alpine last week.
Rozell Pulliam is shot six times and dies inside Alpine's post office by James Gillespie of Marathon. Witnesses recall Gillespie entering the door and firing, then seizing Pulliam’s pistol and leaving for the courthouse with Caruthers. The motive ties to a pending smuggling case. Gillespie claims self defense, with Judge Van Sickle and Judge Dan Jackson aiding his defense.
A dated editorial condemns concealed weapons in strong terms. It urges turning possession into a felony to deter would be carriers and prevent bloodshed, arguing long penitentiary terms would deter firearm use. It reflects concerns about men and boys harmed by gun violence.
The grand jury will reconvene Friday morning to investigate the killing. Judge Van Sickle states the client will seek a writ of habeas corpus after the grand jury meets. Funeral services are planned this afternoon at the Gourley residence led by Rev. Bloys with assistance from the Woodmen of the World. In District Court Alpine Lumber Co. plans new cottages in town. Geo Baines reports warm weather from San Antonio. W M Pulliam and wife and Mrs. R Pulliam arrive from Hachita NM. J T Dorsey buys Walter Haile residence. Rochava G H S A Co suit for 5000 dam ages heard. verdicts set. two years in penitentiary for one defendant.
A Brewster County sheriff sale is announced for the first Tuesday in November 1912, listing Abstracts and Surveys by L. G. Harman with 640 acre parcels in Brewster County. The notice notes a not guilty verdict in a separate county case and states the court will conduct cash sales at the courthouse door. A Mothers Club meeting is scheduled before the courthouse door, with officers to be elected.
The Victoria Fact notes fall term opens with higher attendance and praises the new Victoria High School superintendent. Prof Page’s opening day talk urged students to seek education and assured fair treatment in school rule cases. A public notice follows about withdrawing property listed for sale by Ferg.
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