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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
3
Items of local interest from Alpine including names, visits, sales, and community events. Mentions of plans for fur trades, Diamond ring promotions, and a cemetery association meeting. Reports on residents, travel to Marfa Presidio and Dallas, plus nearby ranch transactions and court notices.
The Avalanche asks to name a winner for a voting contest. The Marathon Hustler notes a diamond ring prize and states they would have bought a ring for a Marathon girl long ago, framing the offer as not an inducement and as a longstanding desire.
Jeff Wade returns from a ten week electrical engineering course in automobiles in Kansas City. He has accepted a position with Edwards Motor Company.
Mrs Effie Lee Rice daughter of Mr and Mrs Schley and wife of Fred Rice died here on Tuesday. Born June 24 1864 in Hunter Texas she moved with family to Devine as a child. Survived by husband two children both parents three sisters and four brothers. Alpine friends send sympathy to Mr Rice.
The fate of Harry J. Spanell, on trial for the murder of his wife last July in San Angelo, rests with a jury. Defense closed rebuttal, judge charged, and arguments began. The charge spanned seven typewritten pages, with possible death or life for murder and two to five years for manslaughter. Prosecution pressed for the death penalty.
Last Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. J D Jackson hosted a small dinner after a trip to Cheyenne for the National Live Stock meeting. A former Texan governor and U S senator elect Ken dricks of Wyoming joined, recounting Elk abundance and hay damage near the capital. Guests included several pastors and their spouses.
The evangelistic meeting conducted by Simmons' College Baptist church in Abilene closed Tuesday. Pastor Rev J C Burkett preached with assistance from Rev L R Millican of El Paso. It was the first meeting in the new church building and several were converted.
The sophomore class of the high school was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Polsgrove on Friday evening. Many games and much fun were indulged in. Refreshments were served. Those present were Minnie Raney, Alice Harrison, Martha and Edith Polsgrove, Leo WI Dave Sublett, Roy Harrison, J. George Ford, Elbert Echols and Martha Ayers.
Elton Draper died last Friday from a severe lagrippe illness. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Draper, who lived at Alpine, left behind two lots, an east front 5 room house with bath, three porches, a windmill and water system. The property includes a well and tank on a corner lot. Asking price $1600, will take $850 cash or $900 with down payment, balance on easy terms. Trade may be considered for a good second-hand Ford. Address J R Bean, Box 545, Slaton, Texas.
Mrs. Wallace Sublett underwent surgery last Thursday for acute appendicitis at the Roof Garden Sanitarium. She had been ill only a few days before the decision to operate, and her doctors report she is progressing well.
First Methodist Church invites all, with morning sermon on The Prophet Daniel. The talk targets children but parents are urged to attend. The pastor J H Messer asks all to worship together, hoping the youth participate if portions address them.
Christian Church announces Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 a.m and sermons at 11 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Friday at 7. Presbyterian notices report 10 a.m Sunday school, seniors excelling in target practice with Leroy Echols and Fitz Sunday leading scoring. George Livingston and Clarence Arithu closely follow. Senior lowest score 2 of 125 indicates mixed results.
Ray Turner former manager of Alamo Lumber Co. died January 24 at the home of Mrs. Geo. Gray in Hamlin Texas after being in El Paso. Relatives moved him to Hamlin, his former home, days before his death. Survived by a wife three brothers and two sisters.
The Baptist Ladies Aid will serve a barbecue dinner and supper on Tuesday February 6 in the Berkeley building opposite the courthouse. A percentage of proceeds will go to Buckner's Orphans Home. The patronage of the public is earnestly solicited. Fifty cents will get you a fine meal.
The Christian Endeavor Society gathers weekly at the Presbyterian Church each Sunday evening at 6 30 for prayer and service.
Mrs Aliie McGaughy announces her candidacy for the Alpine postmistress job under Congressman Blanton's conditions. She asks friends for support and votes, noting the election will be by popular vote. A diamond ring is displayed in Anderson Bros. show window, drawing attention.
Customer advised to send clothes to the shop for cleaning and pressing. The Hoffman steam press performs the work in a sanitary way. Call with requests and the shop will handle the rest. Shop opposite Alpine Mercantile, phone 15.
Notice forbids hunting fishing camping or trespassing on Jason W. James property under penalty of law. Public advisory posted for all parties.
The school savings bank began operations last Monday with an initial deposit of 21 dollars. Many more deposits followed in the afternoon and on subsequent days but were not accepted. The bank is open for deposits only on Monday mornings from 8:30 to 9 o'clock.
For customer convenience a telephone is installed to take orders for yard eggs with same-day delivery by 4 30 p m. Afternoon delivery available. Table eggs will not hatch. Hatching eggs and day old chicks from S C White Leghorns. Orders now for future delivery. Prices on application. Phone 42 Alpine District Court Monday.
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