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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
2
Alpine Avalanche editor W J Yates takes the helm as local papers cheer Alpine boosters and Texas progress. The piece notes volcanic activity, Arctic discoveries by Cook and Peary, a push for railroad safeguards, and Santa Fe’s ban on drinking cups on trains as a sanitary move.
Boquillas reports cooler days after rain as the Rio Grande rises slightly. Hunters enjoy abundant game while Newt Gourley and family visit the springs. John Stilwell improves after rheumatism treatment. Mexican holidays bring a festive wedding. Mineral prospectors frequent the area, with talk of turning valley land into orchards and vineyards via artesian wells and hydraulic ram.
The Young Peoples Union schedules a Sunday meeting at the Christian Church with Miss Mattie Anderson leading the persecare lesson on Eph 4 1 6 25 22 and other talks on Ephesians themes. The program includes songs prayer and discussions led by various presenters.
The postal authorities announce a new law to start on November first increasing the registered letter and parcel fee to 10 cents while standard postal rates apply. A 2 cent forwarding fee will be added to already prepaid amounts for registered parcels. After October first money orders to Mexican points switch to domestic pricing. Don’t worry about dinner ring Meas day & Co for delivery.
W M Stewart postmaster at Tessie visited Alpine to discuss a proposed Alpine Tessie mail route. He noted former bids were rejected as excessive, urged a single weekly trip over 32 miles with easy profitability, and said the current Marfa Nations route earns 325 yearly. Applicants have until October 10 to file.
A brief note urges readers to place dinner orders early in the morning, especially on Sunday. The message signed by Msaspay & Co. emphasizes planning ahead for meals and suggests considerate planning to avoid delays.
Bids are being received at H. B. Abercrombie's office over Findlater's hardware for grading 26 miles of Orient railroad between San Angelo and Mertzon. Bid opening and contract letting occur September 27 in Kant City offices. No plans yet for further south extension beyond Mertzon though work continues from the Mexican end.
The New Mexico conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South held in El Paso was highly attended and led by Bishop Hendrix. Rev. S. E. Allison will return to Alpine, with assignments across the district including Maria B. W. Allen, Alpine S. E. Allison, Sanderson pending, Voyah George Ward, Pecos H. M. Smith, Odessa A. C. Bell, Malaga R. H. Lewilling.
A. S. Gage from Brewster County led Fort Worth market sales with 1045 pound grass steers from his ranch. One rival lot averaged 1175 pounds and sold at 4.35, but Gage’s steers stood out for shipper profits. The Alpine region’s potential charms packers to pay higher prices.
Livingston Undertaker phone 29. Local notice highlights home services including a laundry and funeral provider with contact detail.
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