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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
3
Alpine traders advertise Dunbar's Saddlery and Hord & Co for boots groceries and spices. Cattle shipments by J B Irving Jackson & Harmon and A S Gage join ranch news. A Woodmen concert at the skating rink and upcoming real estate deals frame a busy Alpine week.
Mrs W M Bass a leading Alpine instructor gave a Saturday recital at the Rixon Piano Co parlors. The audience recognized her high musical ability and Alpine hopes she will open a conservatory. She plans monthly public recitals. The program included Nocturne Tu Lescuerity Valse Brilliant Trovatore and French selections among others by Jean Paul Kursteiner and Gorscuatk.
Mrs. V. M. Bass thanks the Rixon Piano Co for the piano used at her recital Saturday night and for the use of their parlors. She also expresses gratitude to the public for attendance and attention.
Christmas fruit cake pies and other baked goods offered by Baile Steam Bakery of San Antonio. Orders for Christmas goods must be left by December 20. The baker promises satisfaction with Baile’s cooking.
To Auto Owners we open our Turney building garage with Mr Mc Pherson a reliable expert offering all auto repairs. He has 11 years in various garages and 1.5 years in a factory. Free day or night vehicle storage. Full line of oils and sundries at low prices. Rixon Auto Co. Alpine Texas.
John Young greets news of a strong well at the marble quarry promising immediate work by a large force and early shipping. He notes water scarcity had delayed sales, though the marble is as good as the world’s best.
A local furniture dealer announces a fresh car of furniture from the factory and invites customers to view the stock. No trouble to show goods and answers questions are promised as prices are described as especially attractive.
Notice offering piano tuning regulation and repair services. Contact H. T. Luthy at the provided phone number for prompt attention to out of tune pianos or repairs.
J A Biggs is building a fine home on his ranch recently purchased from Ed Nevill as a strong water well is now on the property. A new water source at the marble quarry helps dry districts. Dunbar's Saddlery offers durable wool and hair collars faced with raw hide. Alpine's band hosts a Sunday concert for band and Woodmen Circle. Spanish class starts soon with $1.50 monthly rate by B F Brians at Henderson Hotel.
Mrs J D Jackson and her son plan to depart on the 16th for Waco where they will spend the holiday season with Miss Una who attends the Christian University there.
Calloway Phelps offers cleaning and pressing of all kinds with emphasis on ladies skirts. Prompt delivery and satisfaction guaranteed. Located in rear of Bean & Blackburns shop. Phone 153.
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