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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1932
Page
4
Fort Davis correspondent Barry Scobee recounts Emily the Indian girl who warned soldiers and families of an Apache attack, was shot by a sentry, and buried at the fort site. The grave’s location is known but unmarked, a suitable historical marker is urged by locals and the Historical Society.
The state highway commission appropriated a little over $8,000 last week for flood damage repair on Highway No. 17 in Jett Davis county. Most work is in Limpia canyon, with extended areas near Toyah Vale as well. Big crows are busy daily in Limpia.
A column reports mixed weather with a downpour early Monday and rain Wednesday forenoon, cattle ranchers Merrill and Son active in haying and stock sales. James estate owner inspected Merrill stock. Grimes has repeatedly purchased Merrill cattle, noting improving quality. Limpia Canyon bridges finished, with road work and approaches remaining.
notices reveal Joe W Brown advertised his heirloom watch last valued at the Bloys camp meeting grounds. Arvin the grounds superintendent searched for it, sending out men to look. Mr Bee finally located the timepiece behind the cash register amid a water damaged setting. Also reported are local visits and a Presbyterian singing program drawing attendees from Port Davis, Marathon, Marfa, and Alpine, with plans for another musical meet in Alpine the last Sunday in October at the Christian church.
Big Bend rancher Hubert Wigzell, 43, visiting San Angelo for the Falfer trial, enters the Texas Theatre to view his first motion picture. He marvels at Betty Boop and the film’s effects, noting the cost he imagines behind the production.
Presbyterian and Methodist missionary societies held a joint meeting with the Methodist program. Topics included Home Christianity, Sunday School for children, and Life of Rev. A. Bow en. Marathon Study Club explored Spanish colonies growth in South America with musical interludes.
Skeletons of a giant beaver, once roaming the Middle West, are discussed by Alvin H. Cahn of the University of Indiana. The giant beaver, about two tenths the size of the modern beaver, vanished around 2,000 years ago as humans appeared in North America.
Fragments describe a large beaver fossil or beaver-like creature with flesh-eating aspects. References mention extinction and lack of evidence that ancient men hunted it, suggesting possible historic habitat and building activity if the animal resembled a modern prototype.
Peach and apple stock remaining for home buyers at Sunny Glen ranch owned by J F Miles in Brewster county. Prices begin at 80 cents and rise with size. Call 618 or visit the ranch to purchase fruit not hail damaged.
Advertises Thedford's Black-Draught as a long trusted, cost effective laxative made from medicinal plants. Highlights 25 or more doses in a 25 cent package and a child friendly syrup option for constipation relief. Emphasizes careful spending and reliable relief.
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