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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
3
Local items from Alpine and surrounding areas detail visits by J A Biggs, Caldwell’s coal ads, and numerous townspeople traveling to San Antonio and Santa Maria. Mentions include judge visits, ranching talk, farm and cattle movements, teacher convention programs, music recitals, church services, and club meetings with social highlights and upcoming events.
Capt. Conrad and his men have set a camp east of town by the old ball park. Water main tapped. Crawford strings electric wires. Officers and soldiers express satisfaction with Alpine as The Avalanche notes. A mess hall is planned, streets are being beautified, and trees may be planted.
Devotional program notes Ahab accession throne and marriage based on I Kings 16:29-33. Miss Emma Hamilton leads scripture lesson I Kings 17 and 18 with songs God Will Take Care of You and The Contest on Carmel. Miss Wempkin presents Ahab and Elijah I Kings 21 and 1 Kings 18. Allen McDonald and Miss Jackson conclude with Close of Ahab's Reign I Kings 22. Benediction offered.
Pullman service on the through Orient trains between Alpine and San Angelo is cut due to light daylight traffic. After discontinuation, through train service will run only between Angela Fort Worth and Kansas City. Previously the Kansas City to Alpine morning run and the return evening trip were maintained.
Announcement of the coming marriage of Lieut Everett Collins of the 14th U S Cavalry to Miss Genevieve Bogel daughter of Judge and Mrs Bogel of Marfa set to occur February 18. Bogel is well known in Alpine society and Collins receives congratulations.
The last day at the collector's office drew a crowd as Mr. Wilcox kept it open late to issue receipts. This year’s total is expected to exceed last year's by at least 100. A precinct list shows Preets and Polls with exemptions and a grand total of 74 dollars.
In district court at Marfa last week a verdict favored Lawrence Haley in the Haley versus Henderson land case. By agreement of attorneys the companion Haley versus Walker and Haley versus Lester were settled on the same basis, marking a victory for Judge W. Van Sickle who represented Haley.
Several cars to arrive soon. lace your orders with us for all kinds of feeds and fuel. G C Smith and Sons.
A telegram to President Jackson from Congressman Smith discusses Secretary Houston withdrawing his recommendation to change the quarantine law, crediting Jackson and others for a vigorous stockmen fight. Jackson plans to attend a cattlemen’s convention in Fort Worth next month after a stop in El Paso to invite Secretary Holland. The notice also advertises the Angelus Hotel in San Antonio. At Hancock Heights Mrs John Webb hosts a Young Makers gathering with mind reading tricks and a humorous initiation contest, followed by chocolate and cake and music from a graphophone.
Advertises a second hand gasoline engine of two horsepower for sale with application at this office. Returns a compact classifieds notice in period tone. Conveys urgency for potential buyers to inquire locally.
Notice forbids hunting fishing or trespassing on the property owned by Jason W. James under law. The terse notice warns all parties to refrain from entering or using the land in any capacity and asserts enforcement.
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