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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
2
In 32nd year the official county and city paper lists subscription price per year two dollars and one dollar twenty five cents. Entered as second class matter at the Alpine Texas post office under the act of March 3 1879.
In Brewster County Texas Alpine and Marathon are praised for a big good roads victory. The Alpine Chamber of Commerce led an energetic campaign. Editors celebrate the boon to tourism and regional development while urging continued unity and progress.
The Fort Stockton Pioneer notes the Democratic convention backing beer and light wines in San Antonio while Wurzbach runs for re election as an anti prohibitionist. Ozona editor W C Easterling becomes editor and manager of the Alpine Avalanche starting the month. The Stockman and Ozona post office fate remain unclear. Local sarcasm laments laws and jokes about posting service and hot weather phrases.
Germany declines to honor a reparations note signaling a broader pattern of assumed obligations being ignored by various leaders. The remark places Germany among several nations seen as reneging on commitments.
Special notice states The Model Markets now operate both Alpine markets under one management. Deliveries begin at 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m. Customers are urged to place roast orders early for timely service and to note that Fish and Oysters are handled in season by Fancher & McCutcheon.
The Buckner Orphans Home box is being prepared by Mrs. N S Murphy. Community members are urged to contribute clothing for the worthy cause. Please phone or bring items to Mrs Murphy.
A powerfully built man about twenty one surrendered after a tense stand off with the sheriff. He gave his name as Jack Craig from Kis with other towns. Sheriff Darker took him to Fort Stockton after a daylight pursuit. In the car: three rifles a shotgun two six shooters and ammunition. Craig confessed exonerating his companion a mere boy not involved. The roadster was stolen from Ballinger with an old number plate. Messages say Craig bought the car in Beaumont and the plate from a Mexican. Mrs Cox has returned to her Longfellow ranch.
C R Nichol an able preacher at the Church of Christ will preach Thursday September 28 at 8 15 p m in the Christian Church house. All are invited to attend.
By order of sale issued September 8 1922 in the George W Martin and J T Dorsey versus The Western Petroleum Corporation case No 1045 Brewster County TX. Constable J S Hord will sell October 3 1922 at Wilson Well No 2 about 55 miles south of Alpine the drilling rigs derricks engines tanks and equipment plus timeworn casing and one automobile Levied to satisfy a $2305.75 judgment including $1708 for labor liens and the balance for goods at Alpine Mercantile Company.
Local contractor advertises guaranteed windmill pump maintenance and carpentry and wallpaper services. Phone contact provided for estimates.
The church announces Sunday School at 9 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. League meeting follows. Children's Hour at 3 p.m. New members to be received. Mrs Alien will sing at the morning service. Hamilton orchestra performs at League and evening service.
Meets at the home of Mrs. M. FE. Shelton with Bible Study and Communion at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Bible study at 9 o'clock Thursday evening. All are cordially invited to attend.
Presbyterian Church urges strict adherence to appointments in business and life. Pastor J. A. McMillan invites participation in Sunday services at 8 o clock and 10 o clock Sunday school. Sermons titled Some Important Appointments Jesus Makes with Men and The Scope of Life s Stewardship emphasize readiness for world uplift.
The State of Texas Brewster County issues notice of a sheriff sale following HF L Herd vs D D Deen case No 219. On October 3 1922 at Alpine Court House the Nash Sport automobile Motor 55212 Serial 170507 owned by D D Deen will be sold to satisfy a judgment of 782 20 plus 10 percent interest from August 22 1922 and costs. Dated September 15 1922. Townsend Sheriff Brewster County Texas 9 21 21.
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