Cupid Busy at Marathon Eloping Couples Wed at Parsonage
Marathon reports two couples attempting elopement with school girls from Marathon High. Elijah Slaughter and Ollie Wigzell married at the parsonage by Rev A B Weaver after slipping past cautious guardians. Charlie Robison and Travis Chambers lacked parental consent but agreed to marry. Chambers returned to school, Robison left for El Paso. Slaughter and wife anticipate a smooth voyage into matrimony as friends toast the union. Mrs J W Clifton expects to return home later this week.
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el Paso Times
Marathon Fligh School
Elija Slaughter
Ollie Wigzell
Miss Wignell
A. B. Weaver
Charlie Robison
Travis Chambers
Mise Chambers
Mr. Robison
Mes. Slaughter
Marathon
Leap Year Ball Promises Prizes at Alpine Dance
Brewster county farmer A Gillian Bechtel wins prize amid plans for a Leap Year ball at the skating rink in Alpine city night December 26. Mrs Edwards and Misses Mary Gillett oversee festivities with numerous prizes. Freight wreck east of stock pens halts traffic eighteen hours after six cars derail due to a broken wheel. Christmas tree gifts invited for Bible school at Christian church Tuesday evening. Jacksboro buyer buys two North Addition blocks for 1200 dollars. L T Adams of Jacksboro visits.
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Brewster County
Prine
Indus
Dallas
A. Mary
Mrs. Edwards
Gillian Bechtel
Clyde Riggs
Alpine
Mary Gillett
Edwards
Christian Church
Notice to Shareholders of Alpine State Bank
Notice to Shareholders. The regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the Alpine State Bank of Alpine Texas will be held in their Banking rooms on Tuesday January 14 1913 at 4 oclock PM for the purpose of electing directors to serve for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting Benj F Berkeley President The Mothers Club will have a Saturday sale of cakes pies dressed chickens home made candies etc for charity J W Rixon and family have moved into the Griffith rest Candy Kitchen Ade! dence Our candy fresh every day Alpine Bakery fresh fruits and nuts
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Aline State Bank
Alpine
Texas
Benj. F
Berkeley
Mothers Club
Public School to Close for Two-Week Holiday
Al ine public schools will suspend tomorrow afternoon and remain closed until January 6 for a two weeks holiday vacation. Ed Davidson and family plan to visit relatives in Gonzales county. Mis Sadie Crawford will travel from Presidio county to spend Christmas with her parents in Alpine. Mrs A B Weakley left for Oklahoma. J D Jadeni visits Ft Worth for a home. Hean Ford and Brister family to spend Christmas in Alpine. S P Ford reports in from his stand this week. Local notices and classifieds accompany the report with shop and bakery promos and Christmas gift ideas.
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Aline
Mise Sadie Crawford
Presidio County
A. B. Weakley
Oklahoma
J.D. Jaden
Ft. Worth
Hean Ford
Christmas Shopping At Home In Alpine Ads
Local shoppers are urged to buy at home this Christmas with Alpine advertisements highlighting Ava Silk Hosiery furs and manicure sets. The Mitchell Gillett Co promotes coats and coat suits as part of the season’s offerings and encourages keeping money in the local economy.
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Advt
Alpine
Mitchell-Gillett Go
For Rent Two Room Cottage with Running Water
Classified ad notes a two room cottage for rent with running water and invites applicants to visit the Avalanche office. Also promotes Christmas gifts for him including neckwear silk hosiery mufflers and auto gloves from Mitchell Gillett Co with a subscription pitch for The Avalanche.
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Avalanche Office
Mitchell-Gillett Co
Last Call Buy your jewelry from Wn Evans
Local ad for Wn Evans promoting a broad jewelry line including silverware cut glass watches diamonds and braved glass. Encourages mailing in requests if customers cannot visit.
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Wn. Evans
Christmas Presents and Mattresses Sale Ticks 34 Deals
Christmas season sale highlighted with 34 mattress offerings and a variety of items. Local retailers advertise discounts on beds and related products, inviting shoppers to explore multiple brands and price points.
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Cupid
Mes
J.W. Clifton
J. L. Crawford
North
Jack Allen
Sanderderson
L.T. Adams
Jacksboro
J. W. Weaver
Help the Mothers’ Club
J. W. Rixon
Griffith Rest
Alpine Bakery
Ed Davidson
Gorizales County
S.P. Ford
The
Methodist Church
J. W. Barford
Valehnting
Judge Kilpatrick
Marfa
King Terry
Georgetown
Aera
Mr Boel
Adv
Kansas City
Davennports
Simm
Onda
Singer Sewing Machines
Golden Star
Axminster
Wilton Axminster
Japan
Alpine Furniture Company
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