Local Social Notices and Advertisements
Local and personal notes chronicle church officials visits and travel, arrivals and arrivals of guests, and community events. Residents such as Rev. Allen Ray and Rev. Hubert Smith attend the Quarterly Conference in Fort Stockton while others journey to San Antonio and El Paso. Alpine Mercantile Co. advertises fruits and vegetables and grocer Clifton’s Market offers fresh meat. A Valentine party at the Jackson home honors Miss Una Jackson, with a heart themed setup and program remarks by Rev J A Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Ray
Hubert Smith
J. W
San Antonio
J.D. Jackson
Una Jackson
The
Christian Endeavor
Meningitis case unsettles Alpine residents
Miss Theresa Sweet, living with Capt. and Mrs. Townsend, fell ill about ten days ago and was declared to have meningitis after medical observation. County Health Officer Hardy urged precautions to prevent contagion, and no other cases appeared. Doctors remain hopeful and the school board did not close schools. The Avalanche pledges honesty and will report fully if new danger arises. Local notices include social hosting plans and business ads, with community updates and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Sweet
W. W. Townsend
Hardy
Orient railroad officials tour Alpine end of line
Gen. Mgr O'Brien and receivers Hovey and Chief Engineer Parker visited Alpine this week to inspect the Orient line. They laid out grounds for stock pens northeast of the passenger depot and anticipated a large modern passenger station, likely stone, to fit the road. O'Brien praised Alpine scenery and town beauty while attending church notices in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. O'Brien
Hovey
Parker
Orient Railroad
Alpine
Orient
O'Brien
Fort Stockton
J. D. Jackson
Parkermitted
Soldiers and border troops urged to stay for protection
President Jackson received a report from the Secretary of the Commercial Sub at Marfa stating that the J.8. troops stationed on the Presidio and Brewster counties border were ordered to return to San Antonio, risking river protection. He sent a message to Gov. Colt urging immediate action and Judge A. M. Turney wired Gov. Colquitt stressing the need for troops or Rangers in the Big Bend region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Marfa
J. 8
Presidio
Brewster
San Antonio
Gov
Colt
A. M. Turney
Sov
Colquitt
Delightful Five Course Dinner at Hancock Home
The Hancock residence hosted friends Saturday evening February 15. A five course dinner delighted guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Gillett, Miss Jackson, Miss Jones, Messrs. S. D. Harmon and B. Y. Sharpe. Songs and games followed. guests praised the hosts as delightful entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B. Hancock
Wening
C. A. Brown
J. D. Jackson
F. E. Gillett
Jackson
Jones
S. D. Harmon
B. Y. Sharpe
Alpine Picture Show Adds Victrola and Fireproof Upgrade
McCallum and Weaver install a handsome $150 Victrola at their Alpine picture show along with a new fireproof machine, claiming to create one of the best equipped theaters in West Texas. Local reports note hotel and county commission activity, a coyote trade, and several residents passing through or considering relocation to New Mexico, amid a bout of grippe in Alpine. Clifton's Market advertises prompt meat orders and fresh pickled pigs feet at the Alpine store. E. L. Roberts travels from Fort Stockton and may relocate to Alpine soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Easterling
Alabama
Clifton’s
McCallum & Weaver
Alpine
West
Texas
Mars
J. W. Beeuecees
Holland Hotel
Commissioner's Court of Brew
Nixon and Family Ae
New Mexico
Coyote Tijader
Holland
S.H. Keley
Detroit
Brewster County
Clifton's
Wanted Board and Room in Private Family
Young man of good character and perfect health seeks board and room with private family. Call Avalanche office or address X. Y Z, Box 188. Also state term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
X. Y Z
Gray Horse Wins Easy Race at Marathon Track
In the race between the sorrel and gray at Marathon last Saturday the gray won by about fifty feet. Betting reportedly ranged from five to ten thousand dollars. Bean Bros. opened a restaurant in the building across from W. E. Caldwell's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Bean Bros
W. E._ Caldwell
Quality Zover opens with crowded store in city debut
The Quality Zover store owned by Mr. David Kleinman opened last Thursday. From morning to night the shop was crowded with customers and visitors. Each lady received a souvenir in honor of the occasion and the new fixtures give the interior a citified appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kleinman
Kleinman
Andrews Camp Moves to Alpine for Viaduct Work
Andrews grading outlet shifted their camp to Alpine last Saturday and began work on the approaches to the viaduct on Bridge avenue's west end Monday. Engineer Starkie hopes to complete the project within sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Grading Outlet
Alpine
Bridge Avenue
Starkie
Notice of Property Withdrawal and Selling Authorization Revoked
G C Richard and J S Richard publish that they withdraw their property from the market and revoke all powers or permits given to agents to sell it. Itsca Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advt
G.C. Richard
J. S. Richard
Itsca
Texas
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M. M. Whisler
Mr. Whisler
Alamo Lumber Co
Alpine Mercantile Co
L. B. Caruthers
el Paso
Mercantile Co
W. K. Shipman
Ft. Davis
Reagan Cartwright
Bridge Club
G.C Smith & Sons
Taylor's
Jim P. Wilson
C. Smith & Sons
Eura Phelps
E. L. Fraser
Alpine Mercantile Co. Advt
Clarence Hord
Ry G. C. Smith & Sons
Anna Roundtree
Los Angeles
California
P.C. Burney
H. L. Lackey
H. M. Smith
J. Allen Ray
Herschel Hord
G. C. Smith & Sons
Taylors Old Stand
Daisey Davies
Woman's Missionary Council of the Methodist Church
H.C. Baker
G. W. Terry
Will Means
Mr. Terry
Presidio County
Sandster
Adve
Methodist Church
E. L. Roberts
Gray Horse
Florsheim
Tie City Men
Holland Hote
R. B. Slight & CO
Alpine Power Company
Paul J. Vogt
Hannon
Wright
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Pure Fresh Drugs
el Paso Herald
Galveston News
Dallas News
W. F. McGaughy
Lackey Bldg
aLrine
West Texas Grocery Enon Company Ara
Mlanfa
A. Williams & Company
Westexas
A.williams & Company
Alpine, Texas
Tam
Chandler
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