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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
3
Items of local interest note court meetings set for February 17 in Alpine and regular sessions of the Commissioners Court on February 10. Various residents and visitors are listed, including Mrs. Burling, Vernie Hix, M. Corley, Jno Weyerts, Otis Turner, T. M. Newton, J. R. Mayes, and Allen McDonnell. War souvenirs are displayed in a Gandy Kitchen window.
Mrs Chilton Smith’s baby improved after illness Wednesday. Mrs Ferguson travels to Crowell to visit relatives. Rev Reemstma returns from Dallas convention and reports encouraging messages. Senate committee favors a repeal bill. Richards bill discussion noted. Local residents visit Alpine. Weaver and others attend court in Marfa. Raymond Griffith ill but recovering. Townsend on river trip. Notices urge school eye exams at no cost. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs social. church grounds planned for cleanup. More local movements include Gillett family move to San Antonio and Mrs Miller visiting from Missouri. Local firms advertise auto repair and music lessons. taxes and chauffeur licenses updated.
Reverend Clarence S. McClellan Jr. rector conducts Sunday service at 10 in the morning at Saint James. Frank F. Gillett leads evening service each Monday at 7 at the Presbyterian Church with a song service. Next Monday subject is This One Thing I Do. All are invited.
Mrs I F Berkeley entertained the Ladies Aid of the Christian Church on a social afternoon January 2. Netterville read from Matthew 6 5 13 on prayer, followed by a prayer from Mrs Taylor. The gathering closed with a clatter and a dainty lunch. Mrs Berkeley was praised as a royal hostess.
The article notes usual poll tax payments and issued receipts. Locations include Alpine with 202, Alpine again with 92, Marathon 126, Kinney Springs 18, and three other entries. Five exemption certificates were issued, one to a young lady.
A local notice from W P Hinley announcing that customers must pay cash at time of fueling to receive Good Gulf Vine, asking patrons to refrain from credit and continue purchasing. The message emphasizes timely payment and thanks patrons for their cooperation.
The case J. W. Weaver against Kent Railway was heard again this week in district court. The jury awarded $4000 in damages for property loss. AML bills are payable by the 10th of the month. Alpine Light and Tea Co. notifies customers they will be unable to carry accounts thereafter.
Mrs Minn of J D McCutchen fan Angelo was a lifelong church member. The deceased, age not stated, belonged to the Methodist church and was active at the Woodman Cemetery area. Survived by three young children and multiple relatives. Church connections noted with Rev J He Waller of the M FE Church.
Rev H J Reemtsma attends the Presbyterian Conference in Dallas and voices optimism about the church's rising opportunities to meet global and local challenges. He notes plans totaling 40 million dollars, including 13 million for war zone relief and 27 million for local church purposes.
A brief sale note advertises a 10 000 unit property on Ser Way near Alpine. The listing cites technical basis and a Young er contact.
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