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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1916

Page

3

Pure Food Show to Draw Marfa Visitors

Local residents report a busy week with many Marfa visitors and parties attending the Pure Food Show at the Lazarell building on February 7 and 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. Numerous officials, entertainers, and locals like Mr and Mrs W L Matthews, Miss Kate Frazier, and J R M invite attendance while highlighting community ties and upcoming events around Alpine.

Geo. Miller Birdie Mitchell Marfa Josephine Linn Lazarell Building Judge Jackson Ft. Stockton

Annual Club Banquet in Alpine Alabama

The Tamaerarme Al sine Commercial club holds its annual banquet on Saturday night February 12 at 9 at the Holland hotel cafe. Tickets are $1. speakers include Jim P. Wilson and other local and nearby business leaders as the club aims to boost civic effort and support for Alpine.

Tamaerarme al' Sine Holland Hotel Downum Citzens of Alpine Alpine Jim P. Wilson Wilson

Mrs Jno Highsmith entertained Presbyterian Aid Society

Mrs Jno Highsmith hosted an afternoon gathering for the Aid Society of the Presbyterian church yesterday. Refreshments were served to attendees.

J.M. Hamilton B.Y.P.U

Edwardses Return From Delightful Auto Trip

Mr and Mrs Cas Edwards arrived yesterday from El Paso. They drove home in a new Chalmers automobile. Mr Edwards had just completed an extended trip to Chicago Detroit and Canadian points. He was enthusiastic about the Automobile Exposition at Detroit and shared lively impressions of motor vigor and exhibits.

Cas Edwards el Paso Chalmers Mr. Edwards Chicago Detroit Canadian

Aid for Alpine Charity Seeks Clothes and Shoes

Alpine charity committee appeals for clothing especially children's wear and shoes for school entrants. Call Mrs. Chester H. Terrell or send to Bison or Runyan residences, Mrs. D. Runyan, Mrs. J. W. Rixon, or Mrs. C. H. Terrell.

Alpine Chester H. Terrell D. Runyan J. W. Rixon C.H. Terrell

Hannum Funeral Held for Local Pioneer

C. E. Hannum died in El Paso Tuesday morning and was brought here with his daughter Mrs. R. D. of Imperial California. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church by Rev. W. W. Nelson. Hannum was a former Alpine resident and well respected by those who knew him.

C. E. Hannum

Reward Offered for Slavers of Beach and Measday

A reward total of five hundred dollars has been posted for arrest and conviction of the slavers of S D Beach and F R Measday, with the governor adding two hundred dollars for each case. Beach evidence grows stronger, likely leading to a conviction, while Measday's case remains mysterious though investigators press on to trace every clue. Measday’s popularity and behavior raise questions about motive in the assassination.

S. D. Beach F. R Measday Measdane Puzs

Call For Cattlemen's Convention Fort Worth Tex

Fort Worth readers learn the fortieth annus convention of the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas will convene in Houston from March 21 to 22 1896. President J D Jackson and Secretary E B Spiller sign the call noting reduced railroad rates and special entertainment to attract an unusually large Texas cattlemen attendance. Also notice: Lacy & Davidson announce a new telephone at their store for second-hand goods and services, telephone 47.

Fort Worth Tex The Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas Houston J. D. Jackson E. B. Spiller Lacy & Davidson

School District Seeks Bids for Building Addition

Trustees of the Alpine Independent School District invite bid submissions for adding to the Alpine school building. Bids due February 8 1916 at 10 o clock am at the secretary’s office Alpine Texas. Specifications on file at the secretary’s office. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J D Jackson president and secretary A Gillet.

Alpine Independent Aeeting Alpine Texas J. D. Jackson E. Gillet

Concrete dirt work requested by Alpine man

Mat Slaith of Alpine Texas advertises readiness to perform dirt work including tanking dams road work and similar tasks. He lists P O Box 489 Alpine and a contact phone 15 with avalanche subscription reference advt 81246 715-1f.

Mat Slaith P.O. Box Alpine Tex

Also Mentioned on This Page

McAlester Caldwell's F.E. Gillett W. M. Byrn el Paso Times R. M. Miller Mrs. W.L. Matthews Mise S Stone of Denton Mr. R. L. Stone Pecos County J.R.M Pure Food Show U. S Custom Ryman, Wadsworth and Craighhead Herschel Hord San Antonio Kate Benjamin Buchanan Selina Hord Presidio County HL. Lackey Pure Food Show Lazarell Building Guida Mayer W. W. Nelson San J Joan South Tex Kate Frazier Western Union Rebecca Berry C. A. Brown Dallas Frank Lane Bracksttville Judge Lane Syl Adams Robt. L. Henderson Kendrick H. M. Smith Mr. Smith Teeseelice Vandalabeags J. L. Sublet Jas. Manning Jim Shoemake W. A. Weakley Marashon Ness Joe Hord A.B. Sandifer Oatman D.M. Bennet Maine itchell-Gillett Co Benedett Oklahoma Mather Missionary Indies Brister Phelps Dee Massey Valentine Wear Bridge Avenue Mr. Phelps G.H.& S.A. Staion J. M. Sharon Law West Pecos van Sickle J.D. Jackson C.H. ‘Jerren J. H. Bentley Alpine Public School A.M. Turney Jos. Jones Brewster County Minerals Edwards Motor CO Chalmers, Hupp, Dodge, Maxwell & Chandler Fred Mensday Alpine Mercantile CO Call For Cattlemen's Convention Cer Aras Anderson Bros Southwest Texas’ Gift Store Caldwell A. B. Sandifer Antue Co Washington G.H. Yates
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