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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1910
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche urges concerted civic action to advance progress and asks citizens to set aside grouches. It criticizes Cooper pardon and primary regulation disputes as ammunition against Patterson, notes opponents share blame for public strife, and appeals for peace to protect the Democratic party and public decency.
Nat Parks of Alpine was beaten and bruised by several men after he intervened when a concessionaire used foul language toward a child. He was confined to his home with head and facial injuries. no arrests were reported.
With Governor Patterson withdrawing the bid for reelection, Tennessee politics tighten. Hooper, the Republican candidate, may run unopposed as regular Democrats stumble, insurgents back the GOP, and factional bitterness deepens. The outcome hinges on insurgent defections and future fusion trends.
After months of quiet in the stock market a recent rain spell spurred activity. W. T. Henderson moved two cars of sows and one car of calves to Ft Worth. F. C. Hall sold 30 mares and two Trent 253 mares to a local buyer, around 30 dollars per head. S. A. Purington of Longfellow topped cows at 18 dollars for 380 head.
Mrs W C Douglas of Eagle Pass and Mrs W F Colett of Crystal City were honored guests at a reception by Mrs Henry W Townsend. The house glowed with decorations, a guessing contest crowned Mrs Douglas, and a five course luncheon followed for the guests, leaving many memories of the pleasant afternoon.
Alpine welcomed Mr. J. J. Slaymaker of Beaumont a renowned Texas geologist who toured Brewster County assessing phosphate deposits and artesian water potential. He expressed confidence in phosphate value and favorably noted achievable artesian supply at moderate depth, promising a return visit for fuller public discussion.
Announcements received in Las Cruces reveal the marriage of Wayne Brazel of Organ to Miss Ollie Boyd, daughter of M A Boyd of Camp City. Brazel, acquitted in the murder case of Pat Garrett near Las Cruces three years ago, is said to have previously lived in Alpine and to have ties to Lordsburg and El Paso.
Sunday program for Young Peoples Christian Endeavor dated Sept 25 1910 at the Christian Church invites all young people. Topics include Co operation in the Work of the Kingdom of God The Work of the Kingdom The Christian's Privilege of Cooperation Consecration to the Work Information as to the Work. Leader Miss Enon Smith speakers Miss George Stroud Mr Nevill Pennell Mr Homer Ferguson Miss Myrtle Bates cordial invitation.
Mrs L G Kokernot entertained a group of visiting ladies and friends from Beeville Goliad and Pine at her suburban home last Thursday afternoon after a game of Rock and refreshments of ice and cake. Attendees included Mesdames Turney Largent Wilson Hardy and Miss Griffiths Lula Griffith Beatrice Gerhardt Young Naylor Cummings Jackson Weakley Sowell Ethridge Taylor Gillett Lin and others. Beginning October 11 Rev Normen F Marshall rector of the Episcopal Church at Colorado Texas will hold a mission in Pine at the new Presbyterian Church with services nightly and special Sunday services.
Tess reported the Dallas Mining Company plans to resume operations next month at Bighend in the county's southern part. The firm built a large quicksilver furnace three or four years ago and invested thousands in prospecting and development but has been idle. Sanger Brothers of Dallas are the principal owners.
A notice to Alpine ladies announces a millinery opening by Mrs. R. C. Phelps with a forthcoming date in the Avalanche. A corporate meeting in Alpine, Texas, on September 3, 1910, records a name change from Mitchell Werth & Company to Mitchell Gillett Company and certification to the Texas Secretary of State. The piece notes a local Mexican citizenship anniversary celebration with processions, speeches, and a grand ball.
A Monday afternoon meeting of the Study Club featured Mrs Geo W Baines Jr as hostess. Members presented papers including Alfred the Great by Mire Louis, Legend of King Arthur by Mrs Hi and Mrs M S Burke. The club plans to affiliate with the State Federation of Clubs.
The Knights of Pythias concluded their latest session with a business social gathering after conferring the second degree on Mr. J. A. Blanks. The lodge continues to attract new members eager to learn the Damon and Pythias ideals.
A bold intruder has haunted Alpine neighborhoods for two weeks with sensational break ins. Sunday night D D York woke to a gate noise and saw a barefoot man peering into his porch. the thief fled. Last Friday night Will Yarbro’s home was robbed of money jewelry and clothing. no clues yet. Additional robberies at J J Wade and S H McCullough yielded a diamond stud clothes and preserves. Sheriff Walton and deputies have made a few arrests but lack solid identification.
R B Trent and Louis Starns depart Saturday for El Paso where Trent will face a hearing related to his dismissal from railroad service as an agent at this point. Friends here and abroad believe the charges stem from his alleged aid to strikers during the recent strike and await the conference outcome with interest.
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