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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
3
A compressed roundup notes visits by R H Womack in Sherman and J D Jackson and R E Thomason in Alpine, local sales and exchanges at Palace Pharmacy and Avlance office notices, rainfall reports around Marathon and Alpine, farm and poultry remarks, and community events from local residents and merchants.
The Luncheon Club of the Chamber of Commerce held a brief meeting at Alpine Kandy Kitchen with S M Melton presiding. A committee was appointed to arrange transportation to Marfa for Rotarians Sul Ross students and others, starting from the Dormitory at 8 30.
The Avalanche announces W N Gourley as a sheriff candidate for Water County. Gourley has resided in the county for thirty six years and operates a ranch in the southeast part. His Alpine family is well known to citizens and his candidacy deserves careful consideration.
Miss Eva Sweet of the Expression Department at Sul Ross College says Mr Thompson the reader from Boston who captivated audiences here last year will return early in March. A fuller program notice appears next week.
Community chatter reports visits by residents from Austin and San Antonio and notes on cattle shipments to El Paso. Public appeals urge paying fire department quotas and promoting Purina feeds. Upcoming lectures by Rev. J A McMillan amid Masonic events are announced along with local tax rate details for 1924.
Mrs Hamilton Col John Perkins and J D Jackson told students at the public school about forming a junior chamber of commerce or Civic League affiliated with the chamber. Supt Melton supported the effort and 68 percent of students signaled willingness to participate.
The court awarded the highway contract between Al tode and Marathon and handled bills as well as road matters. It appointed five precinct election officers for two years, and accepted Archie Miller’s resignation as Precinct 3 constable with Pete Crawford named to fill the unexpired term.
Jack Huppertz of San Antonio a Christian Endeavor worker of statewide prominence visited Tuesday with M A Buhler pastor of Marfa Christian church. He plans to return in March to lead a young peoples meeting if sufficient interest exists. He is regarded as the most effective young people speaker ever seen by local observers.
J Pluvius influenced the Delco agency and Cross Millinery openings with rain and breaks. Despite showers on Monday, ladies visited the new millinery shop and on Tuesday sunny weather brought many callers. Reports from Marfa note Mrs F A Mitchell Mrs W B Mitchell Mrs J F Bennett Mrs R N Settle Mrs Jim Tyler Mrs Frank Anderson and Dorothy Jane among attendees.
Coach W B Connell takes Alpine High School basketball team to El Paso for a battle with the El Paso Junior College team. Inclement weather and court conditions hindered a Rotary luncheon honoring local teams, as Alpine stands with the squad in this El Paso scrap, optimistic for a win.
Inclement weather kept many away last Sunday so the church urges all members to attend Bible School and next Sunday's services. Morning topic is Stewardship at 11 a.m. Evening topic, The Sun Against the Hay Spirit, at 7 30 p.m. Public invited to all meetings.
Business visitor J J Oliver toured El Paso while Alpine resident Stanley Casner demonstrated a Ford. G S Combs from San Antonio looked after ranch interests and Mrs Francis Hegerman of Ostrander Ohio visited her brother Frank Darwood. L F Buttrill attended court in Alpine and I C Roark spent the weekend in town. The Methodist Missionary Society hosted the Presbyterian and Baptist groups at 4 Chile planner at the High School. Mrs Stuckey sparked a near panic with an old-time spelling match. Mrs Young stood the longest but did not reach the floor.
Judge and Mrs Van Sickle entertained Saturday evening with a seven course dinner. Table decor featured rose pink orchid shades, a silver mounted plateau centerpiece with asparagus and ferns, a crystal basket, and rose pink ribbons. Covers for fourteen included Mr and Mrs Horace Morelock, Mr and Mrs Geo W Baines, and several guests.
The Pierson family acknowledges kindness and sympathy shown during their hour of sadness. Mrs. N. O. Pierson and Family and A. L. Pierson extend thanks to those who offered support.
An old Garnett's Pharmacy page advertises cold drinks ice cream standard patent medicines and proprietary remedies. The snippet suggests a general storefront display with familiar 20th century pharmacy offerings.
Nels O. Pierson aged 62 died at his Haymond home February 15. Funeral held February 16 at St. Marys Church Marathon with Rev. Fr. S. M. Giran officiating. Survived by widow five daughters two sons two brothers and a host of friends. Pioneer Brewster county resident who moved from Sweden in 1880 and built a mercantile and ranching career in Alpine Haymond and Frio Pecos areas. Heart trouble since 1916.
The Avalanche lists candidacies subject to the Democratic Primary on July 26. W. N. Gourley seeks Sheriff and Tax Collector, and J. A. Anderson runs for County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2.
The Alamo Lumber Company promotes Globe Mile bran marked bran shorts as high grade. They offer Superior Mixes for horse and dairy feeds, chicken scrathes and mashes, baby chick starter, and dairy rations including a low priced stock feed at 2.75 per hundred pounds and Superior Dairy Ration at 3.38 per hundred. They list cotton seed meal, oats, Milo Maize, corn, wheat and hay in stock and invite customers to request items not listed. The ad cites Falfurrias Dairy as a large dairy using their feed and notes full stock of feed items on hand.
The Choral Club will meet for practice at Sul Ross College in Mies Kine's music room at 4 p.m. Monday, February 25. All interested are invited to participate. J. G. Leath, phone 299, offers windmill and gasoline engine repairs and general repair work.
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