Local recital charms Alpine residents amid cold snap and stock news
On Friday night February 18 Mrs. Bass pupils presented a well attended piano recital highlighted by a four hands Poet and Peasant overture by Mrs. Bass and Mrs. Phelps. Miss Lucile Weakley opened with strong numbers while Mrs. W B Phelps closed with a brilliant Chopin waltz. The event followed social gathering hosted by Rev S F Allison and wife for the Young Peoples Union. Alpine endured severe cold with temperatures around 6 degrees above zero but little precipitation and minimal cattle disruption. W S Dunbar expands his store with a new saddle and harness department and four skilled boot and shoe makers. Jackson and Harmon sold 350 four year old steers to a Wellington buyer, while Koker not and Kokernot sold 500 steers at 40 dollars each. Miss Ida Cochran Myra Young L G Kokernot and Oliver Billingsley attended a Fort Davis dance.
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Bass
Jackson & Harmon
Wellington
Kansas
Kokernot
New City Officials Take Oath of Office in Alpine
Alpine reports a smooth city election as Mayor Starr and five aldermen sworn in by County Judge Higgins. The new administration plans an economical, cautious first year with focus on kickstarting the city council and seeking public support for good governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
Higgins
Ane
Avalanche
Alpine
Public notice on returning city dairy bottles
All parties having bottles belonging to the City Dairy are requested to return them at once as they are needed. Dated 2 27 tf.
Pleasant social event hosted by Rev and Mrs Allison
A pleasant social event was hosted by Rev. and Mrs. S. E. Allison in compliment to the Young People's Union. The couple were praised as ideal hosts and hostesses with attendees expressing that the evening was delightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. FE. Allison
Young Peoples’ Union
Allison
S. E. Allison
Young People’s Union
Brewster County Announces Candidates in Democratic Primaries
The Avalanche announces D. C. York as County Treasurer and J. C. Brooke as County Attorney candidate for Brewster County. It also names Flora L. Daugherty and W. H. Lease for District and County Clerk positions, all subject to Democratic Primary actions.
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D. C. York
Brewster County
Avalanche
J. C. Brooke
Flora L. Daugherty
W. H. Lease
The Austin Nursery Offers West Texas Plant Varieties
An Adelaide area listing from Alpine proclaims The Austin Nursery provides a full line of fruits berries shades and ornamentals chosen for West Texas. The advertiser offers expert plant advice and invites catalog requests or personal calls for selection help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Alpine
Millinery Opening Promises Attractive Stock in Alpine
Alpine residents are invited to the opening of a new millinery department under Mrs Cor win offering one of the prettiest stocks seen in Alpine. The event runs Thursday through Saturday Feb 24 25 26 with a friendly challenge to San Antonio and El Paso to provide better value at home. Also notices on Browne leghorn eggs for hatch ing and section house poultry offerings.
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San Antonio
el Paso
Alpine Furniture Co
A. J. Williams
Piano tuner ad offer by H T Cluthy
Notice offers piano tuning regulation and repair services. If your piano is out of tune or in need of repair, call 73 for prompt attention by H T Cluthy.
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Alpine Studio
H.T. Cluthy
Fresh oysters and fish at Measday & Co butcher shop
Fresh supply arrives every Tuesday at Measday and Co's butcher shop for oysters and fish. Call ahead to arrange pickup or delivery.
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Measday & Co
Notice for Atlas Tension-Shears with Avalanche subscriptions
New Avalanche subscribers receive a pair of Atlas Tension-Shears valued at $1.00. Existing subscribers paying one year in advance also receive a pair of these shears.
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Atlas
Young Peoples' Christian Endeavor Meeting Topics
Sunday program outlines discussions on The Father's House and The Father's Business led by Miss Frank Parkerson and Rev. E. B. Atwood with topics on Reverence and Prayer in the House of God. Presenters include Mr. R. L. Wallace Miss Justice and Mr. A. Starr.
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Cross
The
Christian Church
Frank Parkerson
House of God
R. L. Wallace
Miss Justice
Opening of Millinery Parlors Invites Alpine Ladies
Mrs Jose Putne Mave announces a March 8 opening and March 9 viewing of her new millinery line from the East. Her parlors occupy the Parkerson residence first floor beside the Holland Hotel and she urges Alpine and Brewster County ladies to visit before purchasing elsewhere.
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Ladies of
Alpine and
Brewster County
Parkerson
Holland Hotel
Mas
Jose Putne Mave
For Sale Twenty Five Short Horn Bulls in Alpine Texas
Twenty five thoroughbred Short Horn bulls aged one to three years offered for sale. Seller located at Tr B Tempreros Alpine Texas. Report notes Alpine plans to open an exclusive hardware store and mentions L Haley visiting from another town.
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B. Tempreros
Alpine
Texas
Bargain Prices on Flour Lard Sugar and More
Local supplier Epine Mary Antile Co advertises limited time prices on flour lard sugar corn and bran with per unit and bulk rates. They claim to beat any jobber prices and offer high grade canned goods with freight quoted as no higher for good goods.
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Swift
Epine Mary Antile CO
Local Election Results and Regional Ranch News
Following the city election on Monday February 21 the tally shows votes for Mayor S A Starr aldermen F E Gillett W A Weakley Paul Vogt and H C Phillips Jno Young and for Marshal R D Shields. J C Bean of Sanderson visited this week Ed Nevill has moved near El Paso and bought a 65 acre farm. Sam J Johnson along the Ft Stockton road reports a new water well at 305 feet drilled by Herman Karger.
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S. A. Starr
F. E. Gillett
W. A. Weakley
Paul Vogt
H. C. Phillips
Jno. Young
Marshal R. D. Shields
Ed. Nevill
Alpine
J. A. Biggs
el Paso
Sam J. Johnson
Ft. Stockton
Herman Karger
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J. L. Crawford
John Young
Fine Valley
Parton the
John Young Land Co
W. S. Dunbar
Mr. Dunbar
Ida Cochran
Myra Young
L. G. Kokernot
Oliver Billingsley
Fort Davis
P. G. Cross
Elder Cross
Woodmen of the World
Wilson
Dunbar
Jack Cain
Irving
Stewart & Puitrips
Pecos County
Tessie
Tex
J. P. Laird
F. W. Axtell Co
Mr. Laird
Moore
Rear State Bank
Maibell Patton
Business Colleges
Mrs. Russell of
Marfa
Judge
Mrs. Thomas
W. J. Dupree
Albany, Ga
Mr. Dupree
Alpine Furniture Co’s
Brewster
Dewees Lumber Co
H. T. Luthy
Marathon
Win. Garnett
Waco
H. L. Strain
T. C. Levingston
van Sickle
Fort Stockton
Miles
Rev. S. E. Allison
van Horn
Alpine Furniture Company
J. R. Holland
Wife
van Houten
Avalancher
W. E. Caldwell
Tom Yarbro
M. R. Kenedy
A. McCallum
Jno. Gallego
J. S. Goodall
W. P. Ferguson
Shenandoah
Iowa
Ferguson
Superior Court
Fort Worth
Dallas
Calveston
F. FE. Gillett
R‘ D
Austin Nursery
S. H. McCuttonen
GEO. R. Barle Live Stock Commission Co
Fort Worth, Texas
South Teves Cattle
Young Peoples’ Christian Endeavor
L. Haley
J. C. Bean of
Sanderson
E. B. Chandler
E. Crockett St
Alpine Bakery
J. B. Starr
Ban Tolerot
Hamilton & Anderson
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