The Alpine Avalanche. (Alpine, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 22, 1910 Page: 2 of 6
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ALPINE AVALANCHE
(incorporated)
Editor.
Price, $1.50, In Advance
THURSDAY MORNING SEP. 22 1810
W. J. Yates,
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Entered at the Poetoffloe In Alpine,
TexM, ee Mall Matter o(8eeondQae«
Alpine needs a concerted ac-
tion on the part of its citizenship
to continue on the road of pro-
gress. Lay aside your grouch
and work for a common cause.
If the result of the recent city
election did not suit you, swallow
your defeat with a smile and re-
member that in this great Ameri-
can country of ours it is customa-
ry for a majority to rule.
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The Avalanche calls the atten-
tion of its readers to its advertis-
ing patrons. The business firms
of Alpine are up to dat£ in their
different lines and it will pay the
investor to read their advertise-
ments before making purchases.
IN BLEEDING TENNESSEE
With Governor Patterson's
withdrawal as a candidate for re-
election the Tennessee political
tingle becomes, at least for the
moment, even more tangled.
Captain Hooper, Republican
candidate, savs he now expects
his election to be unopposed. It
i« a fact that with Governor Pat
terson withdrawn the regular
Democracy has no candidate in
the field, while the insurgent or
bolting Democrats are fully com-
mitted to Hooper. The Repub-
licans helped the insurgents to
defeat the regular Democratic ju-
dicial ticket last month, and it
was distinctly understood and
avowed that the insurgents in re-
turn would support a Republican
candidate against Patterson for
governor.
It may perhaps be argued that
the elimination of Governor Pat-
tenon morally invalidates the in-
surgent-Republican agreement.
On the other hand, there are
some insurgents who even under
the changed circumstances would
rather vote for Hooker than not
When Governor Patterson de-
clared in his withdrawal letter
that if Democratic division con-
tinued the State would surely go
Republican he stated a simple
fact; indeed, the Augutt election
demonstrated this clearly enough,
Tennessee Democt§t> gave Pat-
tenon little more than 20,000
plurality two yean ago and Bryan
only 17,000. A shift of 10,000
votes would have changed the re-
sult The insurgents, a decided
minority inside the Democratic
party, can by bolting to the Re-
us cause political upset.
If the insurgents in Tennessee
fuse with the Republicans, they
will probably stay fused to a very
considerable extent There is at
stake nothing less than the ques-
tion whether Tennessee shall join
the Republican column of States
immediately.
Governor Patterson ins sinned
much, but it b a question wheth-
tics had arisen and practicallv
reached a maximum before Gov-
ernor Patterson signed this par-
don or otherwise offended con-
spicuously against sound princi-
ples. The Cooper pardon, the
alleged unfairness of primary reg-
ulations, etc., were rather re-
garded as so much ammunition
against him than as acts deeply
censurable in themselves. In a
way, his enemies must share the
blame for what he, a public man
of honorable antecedents and
manifest good intentions, did.
They, the defeated until last Au-
gust, have been far more bitter
and certainly not more scrupu-
lous. In the interest of peace
and decency, not to mention the
interest of the Democratic partv
also, we hope that both sides will
now call 00 the contest as far as
possible.
EXPERT GEOLOGIST
V VISITS ALPINE.
Nat Parks Assaulted.
The following from the San
Antonio Express of Tuesday is
of interest to many Alpine people
as Nat Parks has many friends
living here. It says:
"Nat Parks, 423 Warren Street,
live stock agent of the Sunset
lines, was badly beaten and
bruised by several men early Sat-
urday night in San Pedro Park.
Mr. Parks was so badly bruised
about the head and face that he
is confined to his room at home.
Mr. Parks took occasion while
on the grounds to remonstrate
with a concessionaire he heard
using improper language in talk-
ing to a child who was making
some purchases or askin g some
questions. When the maa_began
cursing Mr. Parks intervened
and told the man to stop speaking
such language to the child or in
its presence. The action of Mr.
Parks seemed to have angered
the man and he and his friends
Assaulted Mr. Parks with disas-
trous results. No arrests of the
parties attacking Mr. Parks
made."
Finds Unmistakable Evidence of Phosphate Beds With an Unlimited
Supply of this Valuable Mineral, in Sight. Also Gives an Expert
Opinion That Artesian Water Can Be Secured in Alpine
Alpine had within her borders this week Mr. J. J. Slaymaker, of Beaumont, one of
the best known geologists in the State of Texas, who, having heard of the wonderful
mineral resources of Brewster County, came in person to satisfy himself as to the
many wonderful things that had been told him. To say that he was more than pleased
with his visit w<rtild not do justice to the enthusiasm as expressed by this learned gen-
tleman.
In conversation with the writer, he stated that he had visited a good portion of
Brewster county and that while his investigations had been hurried on account of hav-
ing to return to Houston, he was more than satisfied with what he had seen.
"In regard to the deposits of Phosphate," continued Mr. Slaymaker, "I am satisfied that
this is one of the most valuable mineral deposits to be fc-und in any county in Texas. While I am not
able at the present time to say just what it will amount to until I have made a thorough analysis, I fed
that my first opinion is correct." ^ /
When questioned Jby the writer as to his opinion in regard to securing artesian wa-
ter in Alpine, Mr. Slaymaker stated that from all geological information that he was
able to gain in such a short space of time, it was his opinion "That Artesian Water Could
and Should be Secured at a Reasonable Depth."
This statement following the opinion of another expert who was recently in Alpine
should prove conclusively to the minds of all that the time has now arrived for action.
While here Mr. Slaymaker investigated the mineral claims of Mr. Edwards and
Mr. Weakley and while he did not give out any information along this line it was evi-
dent that these gentlemen were more than pleased with the report he made in regard
to their holdings. He expects to return to Alpine in the near future and at that
time will be in a better position to talk for public print.
As to the standing and ability, of Mr. Slaymaker, it can be said that he has been
able to find and develop artesian water in different parts of Texas where others had
made a failure.
To the Ladies of Alpine.
I wish to announce that I will
have a full line of millinery and
will give notice in the Avalanche
of the datew hen I will have my
opening. Mrs. R. C. Phelps.
Notice.
At a meeting ot the board of
directors of Mitchell,'Werth &
Co., held at the office of said
company, at Alpine, Texas,
September 3rd, 1910, in compli-
ance with the action of the stock-
holders, the name of said corpor-
ation was changed from Mitchell,
Werth & Company to Mitchell-
Gillett Company, and the same
was certified to the Secretary of
State of the State of Texas.
Mitchell-Gillett Company
By F. A. Mitchell, President.
was
Stock News.
F/>t the past three or four
months there has been but little
doing in the stock business, but
since the rains of some days ago
there has been some activity.
The following shipments have
been made within the past week:
W. T. Henderson, two cars of
cows and one car of calves to Ft.
Worth. F. C. Hall sold 30
mares and Jnoi Trent 253 mares
to a local buyer, the prices rang-
ing about #30 per head. The
top price received for cows fell to
S. A. Purington of Longfellow,
who got >18 per head for 380
cows.
er he has
nqf been even more
ainst than sinning. His
pardon of Puncan B. Cooper,
although perhaps not consciously
severely and justly
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But the factional rancor
Mrs. H. W. Townsend Entertain.
No society event that has hap-
pened during the summer was
more pleasant than the reception
tendered Mrs. W. C. Douglas of
Eagle Pass and Mrs. W. F. Col-
let of Crystal City bv Mrs.
Henry W. Townsend. At all
times a most charming hostess,
this event was one that will long
be cherished in the memory of
those who were numbered as
guests. The house had been
beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion and presented a fairy like ap-
pearance to the guests as they en-
tered The feature of the after-
noon was a guessing contest and
the first prize was awarded to
Mrs. Douglas. After the prizes
had been awarded a five course
luncheon was served.
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WE HAVE NOT TIME
TO WRITE AN AD
Call or Phone us if
you want any kind
of Insurance, or
want to buy or sell
REAL ESTATE
H. & Wigle & Co.
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Miss OUie Boyd Married.
Las. Cruces, N. M., Sept. 19.
—^Announcements have been re-
ceived here of the marriage of
Wayne Brazel of Organ, N. M.,
to Miss Ollie Boyd, daughter of
M. A. Boyd ot Camp City, N.
M.
Braze! is the man who was ac-
quitted on the charge of murder
of Pat Garrett, the famous peace
officer, three years ago near this
city. He is now making his,
home in Lordsburg, N. M.—El
Paso Herald.
Miss Boyd mentioned in the
above formerly lived in Alpine,
her father serving as county and
district clerk here.
Program Young Peoples Christian
Endeavor.
(Sunday, Sept. 25, 1910.)
Subject: Co-operation in the
Work of the Kingdom of God.
1 Cor. 3:9.
Leader—Miss Enon Smith.
The Work of the Kingdom—
Miss George Stroud.
The Christian's Privilege of
Co-operation—Mr. Nevill Mc-
Donnell.
Consecration to the Work, the
First Essential—Mr. Homer
Ferguson.
Information as to the Work, a
Prime Factor—Miss Myrtle Bat-
tles. _ \
Meeting at the Christian
Church. All young people cor-
dially invited.
Entertains at Cards.
Mrs. L. G. Kokernot gave a
most delightful card party last
Thursday afternoon at her pretty
suburban home in honor of visit-
ing ladies and her friends in Al-
pine. After a game of "Rook"
which was enjoyed to the fullest
extent, refreshments, consisting
of ices and cakes was served. The
art of entertaining is no mean ac-
complishment and in this respect,
Mrs. Kokernot easily demonstra-
ted that she is a past master.
Those present were: Mesdames
A. M. Turney, W. B. Largent,
Anja Wilson, and J. A. Hardy;
Misses Fay and Frances Viars,
Lula Griffith, Beatrice Gerhardt,
Lillie and Myra Young, Ethel
Naylor, of Beeville, Jamie Cum-
mings, of Goliad, Una Jackson,
Ruth Weakley, Lottie So well,
Mogie Ethridge, Jane Taylor,
Thalia Gillett and Margaret Linn.
Mission to Be Held.
Beginning October 11th, Rev.
Normen F. Marshall, rector of
the Episcopal Church at Colorado,
Texas, will hold a mission in Al-
pine, using the new Presbyterian
Church. Mr. Marshall is recog-
nized as one of the leading minis-
ters in Texas and there is a liter-
ary and spiritual treat in store for
those who attend this series of
sermons. Services will be held each
night and on Sunday there will
be special services.
Mexicans Celebrate.
Last Friday was a gala day
among the patriotic Mexican
citizenship of Alpine for it was a
celebration given in honor of
the 100th anniversary of the in-
dependence of Mexico. The
morning parade was unusually
good and included floats and de-
corated carriages. In the after-
noon there was speaking by well
known local orators followed at
night by a grand ball and festival.
Alpine is unusually fortunate in
having an unusually intelligent
Mexican citizenship and while
they are loyal to their adopted
country they take pride in paying
honor to their mother country.
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Study Gub Meet With Mrs. Baines.
One of the most interesting
meetings of the Study Club held
since its organization was that of
Monday afternoon when Mrs.
Geo. W. Baines, jr., acted as
hostess. The subject was "Tu-
tonic Invasion" between the
years 410-1066. Mrs. J. H.
Derrick acted as leader and her
work was unusually good. The
papers read by Mrs. Louis
Starns who had as her subject,
"Alfred the Great," Mrs. H. S.
Wigle, "Introduction of Chris-
tianity" and Mrs. M. S. Burke,
"Legend of King Arthur," were
replete with both interesting and
instructive information.
The Study Club is now a fix-
ture in Alpine's literary life and
fills a long felt want. It was de-
cided at the meeting Monday af-
ternoon that the Club would af-
filiate with the State Federation
of Clubs."
To Resume Operations.
f It is rumored that the Dallas
Mining Company expect to re-
sume operations again next month
at Bigbend in the southern part
of this county. The company
built a large quicksilver furnace
three or four years ago and spent
several thousand dollars in pros-
pect and development work but
have been idle for a good while.
Sanger brothers of Dallas are the
main owners.
K. of P's Have Social.
The last meeting of the Knights of
Pythias was a very interesting one
from the fact that it was in the
nature of a business-social ses-
sion. After the work of conferring
the second degree on Mr. J. A.
Blanks had been finished, a lunch-
eon was spread. This lodge is
becoming very popular and
hardly a meeting is held that
some new material is not on hand
to learn the great lesson as taught
by Damon and Pythias.
Bold Intruder
Alpine has evidently had unu-
sual charms for a bold burglar
who has been operating here dur-
ing the past two weeks. Not
being satisfied with his efforts of
last week, he has made a few vis-
its this week that were even more
sensational than those previously
reported.
Sunday night Mr. D. D. York
who sieeps. on his gallery was
awakened by hearing the gate
open. Mr. York says that at
first he paid no attention to the
noise as he had no idea that a
burglar would be so bold as to
approach the porch where he was
sleeping as the moon was shining
almost as bright as day. As the
man approached Mr. York said
he looked under the curtain that
was hanging in front of his cot
and could see a man's legs and
that he was bare-footed with his
trousers stuck in his socks. As j
soon as the fellow came up to the
cot he put his hand out as if to
reach in and as he did so Mr.
York raised the curtain and asked
him what he wanted. The fellow
did not stop to answer but quick-
ly turned and ran around the
house and disappeared before
Mr. York could get on his feet
Last Friday night the residence
of Mr. Will Yarbro was entered
and robbed of some /noney, jew-
elry and clothing.
Up to the present time the of-
ficers have been unable to get a
clue as to the identity of the
thief but it is safe to say that if he
continues his work, he will either
i be arrested or treated to a load of
buckshot.
Later—Since the above was
written two more cases of rob-
bery __have been reported, one
from the residence of J. L. Wade
and the other from S. H. Mc-
Cullough. Both of these robber-
ies occurred Sunday night
From the Wade home they se-
cured a diamond stud, suit of
clothes and a few smaller articles,
and from Mr. McCulIough's res-
idence, ten jars of preserves. A
number of others, including J.
W. Clifton, report a visit from
the now local famous night mar-
auder but nothing was taken.
Sheriff Walton and deputies
have made one or two arrests but
as yet are not certain whether
they have the right party.
Off to El Paso.
R. B. Trent and Louis Starns
will leave Saturday for El Paso
where Mr. Trent will be given a
hearing in connection with his re-
cent dismissal from the services of
the railroad as agent at this point
Mr. Trent has hundreds of
friends both here and abroad who
sincerely believe that the railroad
company have made a mistake
and who truly hope that the
charges that were preferred
against him may be disposed of.
This trouble came about during
the recent strike, the company
claiming that Mr. Trent had
given aid to the strikers. The
result of the conference will be
awaited with much interest by
his friends.
To The Ladies:
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PHONE 118.
I have just been appointed lo-
cal agent for Chas. A. Stevens &
Bro's., of Chicago, and will have •
complete line of samples for Ladies,
Misses and Children's Custom-Tail-
ored-made dresses and coat suits.
Separate Coats, Military Capes and
Furs. A perfect fit is gnaranfecd.
I earnestly ask that yon call and
inspect this beautiful line of iaa*
pies. No trouble to show goods
or answer questions.
Mrs. R. C. Phelps.
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This is made necessary owing to the fact that the Wholesale Houses are selling Supplies for
CASH ONLY, We are prepared to do only First-Gass work, and will guarantee satisfaction.
Phone 164.
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Yates, W. J. The Alpine Avalanche. (Alpine, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 22, 1910, newspaper, September 22, 1910; Alpine, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth428414/m1/2/: accessed June 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend).