Local notices and social updates from Alpine area
Judge and Mrs Turney depart for Austin on Jan 8. John Young makes business visit to San Antonio. Mrs J J Edwards visiting relatives in Oklahoma. Rain showers ease dust on Wednesday. Grace and Liz Reynolds of Fort Smith visit Mr A A Moray. Geo W Glasgow back from West Texas trip. J L Crawford reports sale of two land sections. W A Morton handles hauling for Alpine Lumber. Dying condition of 1 D Simpson of Marathon. Jno Blanks returns from San Antonio and Houston. Mrs J J Allen and Miss Cora Allen visit from Sanderson. New road grading machine arrives by county. Caldwell price lists on hay grain coal and feed save money. W E Caldwell and A Chisholm killed two bucks. one nearly 200 pounds. Dance Monday night with about twenty couples from Marta. Wichita Best flour sold under guarantee by Crawford & Barron. Mrs Winnie Carson and Chas Keenum visiting in El Paso and New Mexico. J Mashed by an Auto incident. detailing injury and near-fatal accident at town garage. Uplifting note on Caldwell chops and bran samples. Christmas guests Capt and Mrs Townsend.
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W. A. Morton
Alpine Lumber Company
D. Simpson
Tizen
Marathon
Jno. Blanks
San Antonio
Houston
J. J. Allen
Cora Allen
Sanderson
J. L. Crawford
Caldwell
W. E. Caldwell
A. Chisholm
Marta
B. F
Olg
Teans Auto Shop
W. F. Collett
Dean
Uvalde
Townsend
Nichols
Alpine to gain Carnegie Library per Kingsville report
The Kingsville Reporter from Ontario, Canada confirms Alpine plans for a Carnegie Library. A by law would authorize buying a site and allow the town to contract with Andrew Carnegie to fund maintenance, with Alpine to furnish a site and contribute up to five thousand dollars annually for upkeep.
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Alpine
Kingsville
Ontario
Canaaa
Avalanche
Andrew Carnegie
Framilton of Idaho visiting Alpine parents
Rank Framilton of I Idaho arrived last week to visit his parents and will probably remain in Alpine. We report the death of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Taylor. R. B. Trent and family plan to move near Valentine later this week. Knights of Pythias banquet set for Friday night at Luthy hall. R. D. Shields returned from Eastern Texas with a car of horses. market dull. Mrs. F. E. Gillett hosted in honor of her sister Mrs. Jos. A. Sweeney of El Paso. Mrs. J. D. Jackson will return to Austin with Miss Una, then go to Bartlett to visit relatives. They depart Monday morning.
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Rank Framilton
I Idaho
Alpine
R. D. Shields
Texas
F. E. Gillett
Jos. A. Sweeney
FI Paso
J. D. Jackson
Austin
Una
Bartlett
Notice to Subscribers for Avalanche Subscription
Notice to subscribers requests settlement of four accounts by January first for the Avalanche. The message urges call and action to straighten up accounts. Local subscription department seeks prompt response to clear outstanding balances.
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Avalanche
Jan
Alpine Avalanche News Shape During Christmas Week
The Alpine Avalanche announces a holiday issue week in December as staff take a short vacation. Readers gain a compact Christmas week edition with key local items kept concise and timely.
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Alpine
President Carwile Seeks Alpine Road Extension
In a letter from W L Canwitt, Alpine’s president, he states Pecos Valley Southern Ry will extend toward Alpine or connect with Southern Pacific if encouraged, with a January start on forty miles of track. He argues Alpine is the cheapest and easiest route, disputes an eastern path, and invites local officials to confer after January, noting no mortgage or liens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Alpine
Brewster
Pecos Valley
Dallas
W. J. Yates
Alpine Commercial Club
Pecos
Chicago
New York
Southern Pacific
Wuary Ist
Balmothea
Jan Bsec
Draper and Sparks Tie Knot in Pleasanton Alpine Union
Mr S G Draper of Pleasanton and Miss Mittie Sparks of Alpine were married Monday with Rev W R Evans officiating. The newlyweds left Wednesday for Pleasanton to begin their future home, signaling a local cross county union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Draper
Pleasanton
Mittie Sparks
Alpine
W. R. Evans
Repeal I G N Law and Wolf bounty repeal push
Senator Claude Audspeth of El Paso announces first 32nd Legislature move to repeal the I G N law. He plans to reintroduce the wolf bounty bill vetoed by Governor Campbell and hopes Colquitt will approve. He also aims to curb mineral prospecting laws and discusses Hudspeth as a potential Congress candidate if El Paso shifts districts.
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Austin
Texas
Claude Audspeth
el Paso
Land Commissioner
Campbell
Colquitt
Hudspeth
Congress
Congressman Smith
New Subscribers Boost Pride in Clean Newspaper
A local paper reports adding thirty seven new cash subscriptions this week, noting reader pride in a clean newspaper and the growing subscriber base as a sign of community appreciation.
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Tin
Sheriff Announces Law Enforcement On Auto Lights
A brief public notice states that in the future the sheriff will enforce state law regarding speeding and the raising of automobiles without lights. The notice is signed by J. A. Watzow, Sheriff.
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J. A. Watzow
Post Office declines Alpine to Fort Stockton mail line
The Av alanche reports the Post Office Department refused to establish a daily Star Route between Alpine and Fort Stockton. A December 19, 1910 letter from Congressman Smith to J. Jackson explains the department’s view that the new service would only advance portion of mail to Fort Stockton via Mona hans and would not justify the large expense.
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Alpine
Ft |Stockton
Congressman Smith
J. Jackson
Washington, D. C
J. D. Jackson
Alpine Business Men's Club
Texas
Fort Stockton
Monahans
Eruly
Surra
Christian Church and Bible School Morning Services
Christian Church holds Bible School at 10 A. M. and preaching service at 11 A. M. with the theme The Fruits of Faith. Evening program features Jems the Teacher at 7:15.
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Christian Church
New Years Day Services at Methodist Church
Wallace R. Evans, pastor, invites all to New Year services at the Methodist Church. Sunday School at 10 A.M., New Year Message at 11, Junior League at 3, Senior League at 5:40, and Preaching at 7:15 on Forgetting the Past. Members urged to attend. others welcome.
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Wallace R. Evans
S. P. Restaurant Ad Promises Square Meals All Hours
S. P. Restaurant advertises square meals at all hours, listing Arthur Thomas as proprietor with a price note of 12 to 29.4 cents.
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S. P
Arthur Thomas
Reduction Sale on Harness and Saddles
Announcement offering 10 percent off all harnesses and saddles sold before January 1, 1911. Emphasizes urgency to act now, noting a limited time opportunity to obtain a bar again. Signed BP W. Kinney.
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W. Kinney
Alpine State Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Alpine State Bank will be held in the bank office at 10 a.m. on Tuesday January 10 1911 for the election of directors and other business as may come before the meeting.
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The
Alpine State Bank
Notice to Debtors From Hord & Company
All persons owing the late firm Hord and Company are asked to call at once at the Dewees Lumber Co. office to settle. These accounts must be closed at once or they will be placed in the hands of James A. Burke.
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Hord & Company
Dewees Lumber Co
City Dairy Undertakes First Class Milk Delivery
Notice states that the City Dairy will deliver only first class milk morning and night at 74 cents per quart, with delivery guaranteed by Wauran A Means.
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Wauran A
Card of Thanks from Dewers Lane Co
Sincere thanks to customers and friends for past patronage during the year. We will strive to give satisfaction in the future. Those indebted are urged to settle by note or otherwise before January 1st. Wishing a happy and prosperous New Year. Dewers Lane Co.
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Dewers Lane Co
Untrodden Way sermon program at Baptist Church
January 1 program at the Baptist Church features Homer Pergusos delivering The Lori's Highway from Isaiah 35 4 10 with scripture references from 1 Corinthians 12 31. Edith Shieldse presents Trust for Each Day Jos 4 1. George Stroud contributing. John Anderson referenced as speaker in the Excellent Way.
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Baptist Church
Tloailer
Homer Pergusos
Joe Bi
Mise Berson
Lori's Highway
Isa
John Anderson
Edith Shieldse
Jos
George Stroud
Local ads list prices for goods and services in town
A dense cluster of local advertisements notes prices for wood flour vegetables and dairy. Vendors include Caldwell Alpine Feed & Fuel Crawford & Barron Miles the Grocer and Battles & Taylor. Services offered range from cleaning and pressing at Alpine Laundry to framing at Alpine Studio and plumbing by M. M. Wnnster.
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Alpine Feed & Fuel Company
Alpine Steam Loundry
Public Notice for Car and Wall Patronage
Public notice requests the patronage of the public dated 12 15 38 by W P Fiow. The item references a public sale or service announcement and seeks community support.
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W. P. Fiow
Notice to the Public From the Avenue Pus Co
Notice states that from January 1 1911 the company will accept no orders from employees and will not be responsible for debts unless a written order comes from the manager, directing business on Avenue Pus.
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Avenue Pus. Co
School Entertainment at Public School Auditori um
The pre Christmas social event at the public school last Friday featured entertainments by the scholars across grades to aid the Mothers Club. A crowd attended despite the cold as students performed choruses, drills, pantomimes, fairy plays, and recitations including The Enchanted Chimney and Christmas at Skeeter Corner.
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Bennie
Marion Miller
Skeeter Corner
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Ersonal
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Lizse Reynolds
Fort Smith
Arkansas
A. A. Moray
Geo. W. Glasgow
West Texas
John Young Land Company
Wichita
Crawford & Barron
Winnie Carson
Chas. Keenum
New Mexico
Public Library
Ewell Taylor
R. B. Trent
Valentine
Knights of Pythias
Luthy Hall
Carwile
Draper—Sparks
Methodist ‘Church
S. P. Restaurant
Jas, A. Burke
Miles
van Camp
Battles & Taylor's
Caldwell’s
Ve Wall
S. Crawford & Barron
M. M
City Dairy
Alpine Feed & Fuel Co
Ifgreters
Ny Monte Land
H. J
Crawford & Barron's
Stockton
FCA. N. B
Ft. Stockton
R. B. Slight & Co
Ividian
Peo
Winona Wagons
Myers Company
Pian People
Paso
S. Ei
Paso Sraret
Measday & Co
Holland Hotel
Old Mexico
Brewster County
Presidio
A. M. Turney
J. B. Ford
Dean Mangia Alpine
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