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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
4
A collage of city items including Braden cement work, storage tanks by Braden, visits from El Paso, closing sales at Yates Saddlery, property tax renders due by April 30, local trades and services, arrivals and departures, and nearby business notices. Alpine civic life and economy highlighted with names like Braden, Cas Edwards, Anja Wilson, J A Walton, and Paul Q Mills among others.
The article states Supt. Bentley has not accepted a position in Maine, denies prior visits or applications, and notes he received a flat 800 per year offer. He traveled to Maine weeks ago to assess matters, was elected for two years, and remains on the McAllen board awaiting possible release.
Fragmented town news and notices mention Camp Ray conducting a simmer normal at Pecos, Mrs. Burgess visiting Fort Davis, and various local movements. Also cited are Holstein milk benefits for infants, a Dilley visit, and industry notes from A. G. Ferris & Bro. plus medical opinions on fat content and digestion.
A respected citizen died at home in Mi vine on April Sed Of age 22, his life partner of forty two years, and friends from Gonzales County attended the funeral. The Alpine Cemetery grounds are being kept in odd condition with a new full time caretaker and windmill tank updates. The Cemetery Association seeks about $100 in donations to cover care costs. contributions can be left at Alpine State Bank or mailed to Mrs Walter Garnett. The District Conference and Women’s Society held meetings with delegates elected for October in Tacumea New Mexico.
Saint James Episcopal Church announces Sunday School at 10 morning at the residence of Mrs. Evening Service each Monday evening at the Presby now by the Rector. All are invited to attend the song service and activities.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends for kindness after the death of husband and father A W Pouncey on the 3rd inst. The note from Mrs A W Pouncey J M Pouncey and W Livingston mentions appreciation and a blessing from the Spirit Divine.
Report notes a lightly used vehicle with tags and accessories missing or stolen. A tip leading to recovery was promised and advertised publicly, with details tied to a Ford model and engine trouble near Paisano and the road to Marke.
Last Thursday night a burglary was traced to a Sandifer residence with cloth remnants left at the scene. Sheriff E Townsend and Deputy W E Ips pursued suspects, locating three women matching the description. The trio admitted desertion from Fort and are jailed to answer the charges.
Miss Nina I Crigler from the College of Industrial Arts visited the Alpine school Tuesday. She observed the Departments of Cooking and Sewing and attended the noon faculty luncheon. The visit praised equipment and teaching quality. Dr W R Leverton and family hosted the guests. Leverton is returning from service at a government tuber sanitarium in N M.
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