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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
5
Alpine community buzzes with visits from Tom Metcalf and Jas A Burke of Marathon, El Paso guests, and friendly holiday gatherings. Stores advertise coupons and goods while residents trade tales, car care, and saddle buys at Alpine Hardware Co and Edwards Motor Company.
Mrs Delma Richardson had a narrow escape after her horse fell last week. Her toe was thrown to the ground with force, her foot stuck in the stirrup, but she held the animal down until help arrived and freed her foot. She suffered a severe shock but escaped with only minor bruises and a lingering fear.
Mrs Cas Edwards hosted a Bridge Club gathering yesterday with regular members and guests Mrs Delmar Richardson Miss Mary Gitt Anna D Linn and Erma Lee Richardson. Refreshments of frozen egg nog and cake were served. A Fort Davis post notes county officers defeated in the recent election may contest results. In Alpine Christmas day was quiet amid a fierce wind dust storm keeping shoppers home. Merchants reported a good business season despite weather.
Brother of T J Bell of Goliad Texas seeks information about A Bell last heard of en route to a ranch near Alpine. Supt Bentley asks public alert for any clues. Also notice about school re opening and fruit tree sale for pupils.
Items on prices for dairy and meat products, medicine local dentistry by Dr. Rogers and Dr. Chenoweth, upcoming inventory of blankets and lap robes, arrests of Dodson and Armentrap for ranch house robberies, generator services from Edwards Motor Company, invitation to National Security League meeting in New York, Caldwell's feed store hen feed and oyster shell, Christmas misfortune recall, Avalanche subscription, battery care tips, and a cow and bull sale notice with reward posted.
Card of thanks extends gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death. Notices mention J B Hudspeth and family, Dr L S Chenoweth of El Paso, W J Rogers, F L Clark and Cotter family, Caldwell's fuel inquiries, coal unloading, Oscar Graham at Star theatre, Jane’s upcoming audience, and Christian Science services at W T Henderson residence with public invitation.
The goat roping event drew a large crowd on Monday with fifteen entrants paying $5 each and a $100 committee prize creating a $175 purse. John Young won first in 15.17 seconds, Jeff Stewart took $50 for second, and Lee Harrington earned $25 for third. A second race awarded $55 to be split by Young and Harrington, with Pete Kenedy in third. A New Year’s Day rematch between Young and Tippit for a $250 purse is planned, promising a fierce contest.
Two year old cow with a month old calf for sale. Described as a good milker. Call at The Avalanche for details and price listed as 1.50 per year.
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