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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
3
Alpine residents report visitors from Marfa Del Rio and El Paso. Rev H M Smith attends Southern Methodist Educational Association meeting in Memphis. Local notices include upcoming sales and church events at the Hardware Store and Palace Pharmacy with plans for a benefit.
Leather goods offered at 25 percent off for the next 15 days. Shop advertises as agents for S. D. Meyers Saddlery and G. H. Yates & Son. Stock includes belts, saddlery, and related items.
District court this week handles a $50 000 suit involving Mrs Bohlman and G H S A Ry Co with FE Paco as the defendant. Attorneys from San Antonio Alpine and El Paso argue for both sides while a murder insanity plea against Harvey Hughes looms today. The grand jury remains active, returning ten indictments including two for murder and several for theft and robbery.
Earl Scudday of this city led to the altar February 14 in Sweetwater with Miss Della McSpadden daughter of Mr and Mrs S J McSpadden The bride’s sister Mrs Scudday is a Sul Ross College sophomore The couple plans to live in Brownfield Texas The Avalanche extends best wishes and congratulations
Miss Bousquet returns to school. A new tennis court is planned. Tennis elimination contests run this week to prepare winners. A recital is set for Friday February 23 by Mrs. Paynes expression class and Miss Derricks music class. Everyone is invited.
For sale 18 registered Hereford bulls mostly yearling. They have been on feed three months and are in good condition. Located four miles from town, viewable within an hour. Contact W A Daugherty at the City Office.
January tax collections reached $98,722.16 with $46,399.71 from state taxes. Automobile registrations may push the month’s total above $100,000. Deputy tax collector Mrs. Peters notes the 1922 unpaid tax percentage is about normal, aligning with past years.
Real estate note reports H W Ferguson selling the Benson Ranch near Hovey to Jackson and Harmon in a ten section deal. The item notes prospects of fine grass and an overall upward business trend making the year ahead look favorable.
Fresh fish and oysters awaited attendees at the lyceum event billed as one of the best in the course on Monday night February 26. A four horse power Fairbanks Morse gasoline engine is for sale in fine condition and can be viewed at Murray's Garage across from the Bench House with applications at the Avalache office.
The Alpine Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at 3 30 at the High school auditorium. All members are urged to attend. date given as Friday afternoon February 22. Also notice of furnished rooms for rent at the Slight residence near the Presbyterian church.
Citizens urged to donate to the Manual Training Table Fund for Alpine Public School. A table built by the boys failed to attract bids at a school event. contributors are asked to leave dollars with Homer Ferguson, George Baines, or The Avalanche to support the school’s athletic department.
Col King Stanley veteran soldier ranger and Indian scout arrives in Alpine in his car The Desert Ranger he plans to Portland Maine He photographs scenes for Off Trail Tours mapping and chatting about American scenery He once led scouts guarding the Southern Pacific railway toward the west and carried a 24 hour horseback message from Col Miles to General Crooke reporting a San Antonio uprising
Your religion is personal yet a community affair. As a public spirited citizen you owe it to your city to boost the church of your choice. If Presbyterian, boost next Sunday morning at 10 for Sunday school and 1 for praise and preaching. Evening service at 7 45. Strangers welcome.
The Rev J B Holmes of Mr Worth is delivering a series of sermons at the First Christian church starting last Tuesday night and continuing through next Sunday night. Holmes is a prominent minister and his messages are urged for attendance by the public.
The Ladies of the Eastern Star served a barbecue and cake dinner Wednesday and supper from leftovers. Receipts totaled 120 dollars gross, with about 70 dollars net from last week’s dinner. Alpine and Brewster County report another good rain as we go to press.
Notice signed by W. H. Funk warns that any party stockpiling or using town paste without permission will be prosecuted. The Avalanche office offers Hammermill Bond Cabinets containing two hundred fifty envelopes and two hundred fifty sheets of paper for distinctive correspondence.
Western Texas pupils at Sul Ross Training School present tableaux from Longfellow poems to honor the poet on his birthday. Students portray Hiawatha, Minnehaha, and early American settlers reflecting history and romance through dramatized scenes directed by Miss Hillingstey.
A four course turkey dinner was hosted by Mrs C A Brown Saturday evening for her sister Miss Minerva Jones. The event featured a Valentine theme with red candles and kewpie favors, followed by bridge games at home and a College auditorium entertainment. Attendees included Miss Hester Brite Marfa Miss Betty Newton Moore Tex Miss Mildred Nevill Burton Mitchell Marfa Bernal Slight Charles Winkler and the hosts.
Master Richard Swift son of Mr and Mrs A U Swift wrenched his left elbow while playing bacp frog last Tuesday afternoon. He landed in a sandbed after clearing the bridge but lost his balance twisting his arm. The injury is painful but expected to be forgotten as he returns to play with his companions soon.
Sunday school at 11:00, Morning Prayer at 11:00, Wednesday Evening at 7:00, Friday Afternoon Litany at 4:00. Church services listed for S James Mission Episcopal Church.
Catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube causing rumbling or impaired hearing. If inflammation lingers, hearing may be destroyed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to treat catarrh and related deafness, with over thirty years of success. Sold by Wil Druggin g J Cheasy & Co Te 22.
The program lists topics on applying the Golden Rule with Leader Johnnie Allen and speakers including Charlie Wade Crystal Holland and Ida May Weyerts. Musical numbers include piano solos by Annie Kate Sandster and a Story by Adrian Turney. The event at the Christian Church follows a Friday night high school music and expression recital with free admission.
Sunday School at 10 Beard superintendent morning sermon by Rev Gibbs Junior League 2 Senior League 645 pm Evening talk by Mrs Constanine on the Philippine Islands 7 30 pm
Local store advertises a full line of standard medicines and high class toilet articles. Palace Pharmacy serves as a headquarters for novelties for all the family with a wide assortment highlighted for settlers and local residents.
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