MeVanne Seeks County Treasurer and Commissioners Seek Reels
W S MeVanne for county treasurer. M T Chastian seeks reelection. Clarence Hord seeks reelection for Precinct 2. HL Fletcher seeks reelection for Precinct 7.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
2
W S MeVanne for county treasurer. M T Chastian seeks reelection. Clarence Hord seeks reelection for Precinct 2. HL Fletcher seeks reelection for Precinct 7.
A fragmentary note describes an Alpine detachment with 494 personnel under Lt Col Armiste, marching toward Tuttay with 50 officers and men. The group rests near Travis, moving about M0 miles daily, and includes an Alpine contingent of several others.
Brewster County voters hear candidate notices for Assessor Clerk and Commissioner Precinct No 2. J W Phleps seeks re election after 22 years service. J McDonnell or Neville named as candidate for County and District Clerk. H T Fletcher touted for re election as Commissioner. W M French visits Alpine with marriage news and local salute.
J M Rector fell twelve to fourteen feet while working on a wind outlet and tank, striking his head and gashing his scalp. He is recovering with hope of a quick return, and observers are surprised the fall was not fatal.
Jim P. Pruett arrived last Friday with tiles for shipment but the cars cannot be hauled. Cattle are being held locally and the shipment is delayed while cars are arranged.
Election to fill school trustee positions is ordered for the first Saturday in May. Voters will be called to determine the new trustees for the school system, with dates and locations to be announced by local authorities.
In the early morning hours last Wednesday Ivan Moss died after a brief illness. A member of the Masonic order attended the service with ministers and church members. The Rev J Ht pastor led the tribute as Moss’s bereaved family received sympathy from the community. The Avalanche extends condolences to the family.
Touring cars roaders coupes and music items arrive in a motor C carload. Names listed include Min A Beard Frank Cross Herman Reed and Ronnie McSp Wart Kirk Jo Bi Husiness.
Nashville workers coordinate aid for hundreds of Belgian and Serbian orphans. A large home in Uccelu near Brusse is to shelter eight famous boys and other rescued children with medical care from Scottish physicians. Relief stations will be set up in Bruscele, Ypres, St. Quentin, Meun, Helgrade, and other centers as funds and staff are mobilized by the church. The church aims to deploy staff and supplies swiftly, backed by a $5,000,000 relief fund from the Centenary Comfbers to aid war refugees.
Endeavor program items include songs prayers and scripture lessons led by Mrs Murphy and Miss Emma Hamil with Mildred Money and D M Bennett performing. Amid the program notice Alpine Light and Ice Co announces price increases for ice orders with tiered rates and delivery terms under J D Hix, manager.
Remains embalmed by COW Livingste ried to Maine Cemetery Sunday afternoon April 23 1920 in a large city funeral. Ministers led services as Alpine ladies organized shroud casket and lot. floral offerings came from EL Paso by Mr and Mrs R J Williams. Town praises kindness and Christ Spirit shown by Alpine women in honoring the deceased.
W. E. Duncan arrived last week and identified the remains as H. M. Harris. Arrangements were made to secure a lot and bury the remains here. The Masonic Lodge of Newburg, Missouri, funded the burial expense. Read The Avalanche and Watch Alpine Grow.
Purchaser seeks parcels in five and ten acre tracts and larger. Owner or broker contact requested to discuss options and terms for sale to the named buyer.
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