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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
4
Alpine residents note visitors and travel between Alpine and Marath on, Sabinal, Shafter, Bowie and Galveston. Families host and join Christmas plans as teachers, students, and relatives arrive from El Paso, Fort Davis, Santa Fe, and Chicago. The Study Club met at Mrs. Brown with reports on federation and Poe studies.
Notice to customers announces purchase of insurance business by Clarence Hord in the Masonic Temple Caldwell and surroundings. It asks for continued patronage, notes past friendships with Mr Derrick, and mentions horse racing bets and delivery logistics as part of the advert. The notice is signed by Clarence Hord and references Avi subscription.
Capt D A T Walton of Sabinal visited Uvalde on Wednesday to discuss his bid for the United States marshalship for the Western District of Texas under the Wilson administration. He carries strong endorsements and his backers expect success after years as a Western Texas peace officer noted for efficiency and courage. The Alpine State Bank holds its annual shareholders meeting January 14 1913 at 4 o'clock p m to elect directors and conduct other business according to Advt President Benj F Berkeley.
The Presbyterian Church of Alpine received a generous gift from Mrs. J B Irving. A $150 check to cancel the piano debt was given to the Aid Society on the eve of her Mississippi trip. The Ladies Aid Society thanks the public for support in meeting payments and invites joiners in church rejoicing.
Christmas gifts for her include silk hosiery furs hand bags and manicure sets. Mitchel Gillett Co invites friends and relatives to call and see them. Also press service by 1 Sandifer and room or office pickup. Alpine Mercantile Co offers beauty flour groceries grain and mill products with prompt courteous service.
Readable text notes a cracked engine cylinder repaired by Deans Machine Shop, indicating successful restoration of the component for continued use. The brief item emphasizes repair capability without extra details on vehicle or date.
Hand rolled chocolates fresh at Alpine Bakery opposite Caldwell’s Store. Also advertise windmill work with Aurine Mr C Co and telephone 122.
Ten thousand two hundred forty acres in Block 14 G H S A and twenty five thousand two hundred thirty one acres in Blocks 7 H T C Ry and H S A Ry near Marfa Shafter Presidio County offered cheap with good title. Also several ads for Alpine Studio bakery candy and related services accompany the listing.
Classified note urges readers to buy from Wm Evans offering a full jewelry line including silverware cut glass New England engraved glass watches and diamonds. Readers can mail in their requests if they cannot visit in person.
Neckwear silk hosiery mufflers and an overcoat listed as gifts for men. Auto gloves offered as part of a Christmas advertisement from Mitchell Gillett Co.
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