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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
4
Alpine citizens received a crowded issue with ads and notices. Guyon Gregg and other travelers visited, Caldwell’s quality goods touted, and piano ads from Kohler & Campbell appeared. Local society news, theatre plans, and a May events tease spanned fashion, bindings of hats and mops, church guild cookers, and birthdays.
A man attempted suicide by poison at a home, later revived in jail and identified as Presler grateful the poison failed. Another incident describes a near fatal car collision with a Burlington train at a crossing near J R s residence, injuring Ovis Hofer who remains bedridden while Harry Spanell escaped with a severe shake up.
Two pleasant houses for rent with good water available at each location. Apply to Geo. H. Yates. Advertisement dated April 22, 1921.
Deputy County Clerk Burke received a midnight call on Wednesday to issue a marriage license to a Marathon couple dodging their parents. Suspecting the young lady was under age, Burke refused. The couple left for Ft Davis, were stopped by protective parents, and returned to Marathon. The names given were Stewart Blair and Miss Jones.
The Rev James T Tartt urges thorough participation in a religious census initiated by the B Y P U at Caldwell. He notes the movement aims to be inclusive and non intrusive, encouraging church members to cooperate.
John Weyerts takes charge of the blacksmith shop formerly owned by the late Paul Vogt and asks to be remembered for work in his line. He has prior trade experience and will continue windmill repairs with prompt attention to orders. Ad.
Rain fell across much of Brewster County on Wednesday with the storm between Mt Stockton and Alpine described as unusually severe. Alpine reported precipitation over one half inch.
An Alpine Hardware Co notice promotes a new buggy for sale at a bar, advertising a quick sale. The short classified item highlights a sale event and the vendor location.
The Gilson Bradfield Stock Co. opened in Alpine on Thursday night with strong performances by Miss Alice de Lane as Christine Ludolph and Miss Ainsworth as Mrs Fleet and Mrs Bruder. They head to Marfa next. Rev W W Nelson travels to El Paso then Toyah for revival. Rev W B Bloys to take Nelson’s pulpit Sunday. Mr and Mrs C A Newall of Terlingua pass through to the California exposition. Ben Smith travels from Marfa to attend a banquet and meet the acting governor. Also notices for church services and local advertisements. 17 Chickens Wanted and Bulls For Sale announced with contact details.
Classified note offers autos for sale with prices starting at 100 dollars. All Ford vehicles are available from Borderland Auto. Advertisement dated April 15.
Bible school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 1 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p.m. Everyone invited. H M Bandy, Minister.
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