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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
2
Alpine residents vow ongoing improvements as clean streets and blooming lawns set a welcoming tone. A combined trip from Ozona arrives, while local families seek betterment through community projects and regular savings drives. A death and burial note closes with community sympathy for the Slight family.
The old warehouse at Alpine Repair Shop is being refloored and remodeled to house an up to date machine shop. The plan aims to keep work in Alpine rather than sending it to El Paso and other places, and supporters express confidence in a successful outcome.
T. A. Beard and wife have moved from Corpus Christi to near the school and are now located in town. Beard is employed in the office of the Wapples Platter Wholesale House, bringing experience and expectations of good service. The Avalanche expresses a warm welcome and optimism for their tenure in the community.
JW Darling lingered in Alpine for days awaiting a new set of jars to salvage a string of tools lost last week in the Wilson well. They were wired for at Chiwisias, the nearest supply, but not arrived yet. He loaded his auto with grub and provisions and headed on, expecting arrival within a day or two to resume the work.
The text notes Miss Gladys Anthony at FI Paso with Mrs F E Gillett accompanying her on a trip to El Paso and back, mentioning the accompanying remains on their return.
Owing to circumstance it is again to have Union Services next Sunday. The program scheduled for 11.00 a.m. morning worship at the Presbyterian Church. Rev 7.00 is hoped that all who are able will be out for these services.
Messrs Claude Harrison and Russell Youngblood join Polk Hinson's Vulcanizing Shop as hustling workers turning out first class work. их
The Stewart trial has been scheduled for Monday March 1 1920 in the court. The notice indicates the case will proceed in the third week of the term with timely appearance required.
An Adler glycerine mixture containing buckthorn and other ingredients is advertised to remove foul matter from both bowel sections and prevent appendicitis. The product claims to ease gas from constipation and relieve indigestion, with Alpine Drug Store as the source.
The report notes several cases of influenza last night with others not seen this morning. Physicians have the epidemic under control and expect Alpine to recover quickly. Only one smallpox case has appeared since Thursday and all suspects will be released by next Monday.
Ian arrived home reporting a trip to El Paso was partly successful. He managed about half the stock and $8 bundles of iron. He will have more stock than any shop in the Pass City, except two, when it arrives.
Officers found a pillow in Dr. Middlebrooks place containing the Lieutenant's card and many pictures of the wrecked plane. The report states Lieut Drumm was rapidly improving and able to be up and around soon.
A Lyceum event set for next Monday features the Musical Arts Quartet. It aims to engage many attendees and present a valued opportunity for musical appreciation amid an evolving situation.
Saint James Episcopal Church holds Sunday service at the home of Mrs Ke Gillett with Rev CS McClellan presiding. A Monday evening service at 7:00 p.m. will be held in the Presbyterian church. all are welcome.
A testimonial recalls relief from nervous fatigue and bodily pains after using Cardui. The writer describes severe weakness after childbirth, persistent nerves, and eventual improvement after several bottles. She reports regained strength enabling her to care for six children and resume domestic work.
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