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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
3
A mix of advertisements and local items lists trades and services at Caldwell's for coal and alfalfa, shoe sales, furniture and car heaters, and household goods. Notices cover court adjournments, livestock listings, personal visits, and upcoming events at the Star theatre and Valentine party. Multiple residents travel, commerce, and court actions are noted with brief updates.
Mr. Evans sells out and plans to move to Uvalde where he has purchased a moving picture show to serve as his future home. A. Cartwright of Uvalde expects to arrive here next week and will join the new firm. Mr. Frank Anderson remains with the firm, while Cartwright is not a stranger in Alpine having formerly lived at Mat while there.
Mr Ed Davidson of Alpine Transfer Co returned today from Marfa with a new 3 ton auto truck to be used hauling freight between G H S A and Orient depots.
A Trel show will be given at the Star theatre Saturday night by members of Troop F Fifteenth U S Cavalry for the Episcopal church. A well selected program has been arranged for those who attend. A charge of 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for children will be made.
The Presbyterian Church notes services on the second and fourth Sundays each month with morning worship at 11 a.m and evening service at 7 15 p.m Sunday school held every Sunday Rev W B Bloys is the pastor.
Commissioners Court designated First National Bank as county depository for the year with a bid of 212 percent on daily balances. No other bidder. A March 5th appointment to replace W B Hancock, a bank director, was postponed. Earl ONeill, indicted for burglary, had case dismissed with praise for his youth and alleged bad influences. Alpine railroad park proposal to be discussed at Commercial Club meeting at 2 o'clock. G H and B A offer likely final. citizens urged to respond.
A local notice advises postmasters to aid job seekers, introducing a bureau of employment to assist applicants. Postmaster Coleman is named as a contact point, with a note that interruptions may frustrate his daily duties. The content carries a blunt, humorous tone about the role of postmasters.
Alpine Texas ad from Consolidated Film and Supply announces The Master Key serial premiering Thursday February 25 1915 with weekly installments. The notice states an extra five dollar charge per episode due to high cost and requests continued patronage.
The statement lauds community service by local newspapers, noting their free public lines and moral influence. It also touts the Ford automobile as the best and cheapest on the market, offering a $540 complete car through Murphy & Middlebrook with advertisement notice dated 6-18.
Advertised by Turner's Land Office, sale of a new Breswater County map showing the Orienta Railroad and Alpine region. Advertisement number Advt-10-151f.
W B Hancock resigns as Commissioner of Precinct No 1 with immediate effect citing personal affairs. The resignation letter to the court explains the need to dedicate time elsewhere. Also notes dissolution of a partnership in Alpine Millinery Store with Mrs R E C Dougherty assuming debts and sole ownership. Additional notices include Sudan grass grazing guidance and farm ads with pricing for Jersey cattle and a room advertisement.
The church invites worshippers to Bible school at 10 a.m. followed by preaching at 11 a.m. and an additional service at 7:30 p.m. Each session emphasizes scripture and community fellowship.
A classified advertisement promotes Start Meat Market offering choice steaks and a wide market line with quick delivery services. Includes a plain ad notice labeled Advt-48.
The Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 A M and preaching at 1 A M and 7 15 P M. Junior League at 4 P M with prayer meeting at 7 15 P M Wednesday. W W Nelson pastor. Post office hours: opens 8 A M closes 6 P M except Sundays. general delivery 6 30 A M to 9 P M. Mail arrivals and departures listed for trains No 9 local mail and No 10 local mail.
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