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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
2
A 1912 Alpine newspaper column discusses Dr McKeehan’s proposal for a Grand Army of the Republic monument to Stonewall Jackson as a healing gesture uniting former foes. It lauds the visionary leader who drives action, notes postwar peace tones, and comments on politics, land deals, and brief public notices within the piece.
Baptist Church shows services each Sunday morning and evening with Sunday school at 10 o clock and Wednesday prayer meeting led by Pastor H C Bass. Inpay Methodist invites Junior League at 3 pm and prayer meetings on Wednesday at 7 15 pm with missionary society at 4 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Choir practice at 7 30 and all welcome. Presbyterian service the second Sunday monthly with Sunday school at 10 am and general invitation. Rector A S Canver and Pastor W B Buoyse announce similar monthly Sunday services and open attendance invites.
Those most closely associated with Oscar Underwood West are the strongest backers and warmest admirers of his work and character.
Rev HM Smith writes from Marathon asking announcement for no service at the Methodist Church Sunday morning or evening as he conducts a meeting down there.
A local theater proprietor reports receiving unsigned mail urging all Sunday entertainments to stop in the name of moral uplift. He states he has never planned or presented Sunday performances and questions how he could discontinue a practice he never began. He signs off as J.E.
Robt. C. Goodwin offers baled cane for sale at 14 dollars per ton delivered. Half ton lots are available at 7.25 dollars.
Tax Assessor calls on all town lot and real estate owners to render property by April 30. Real estate not rendered will be taxed in the name of unknown owner. Render to avoid extra costs and late notices. assessor will visit households but may miss some.
Notice to the public from J. O. Lanoronn of Boquilas Texas states a bath house is under construction at the hot springs and bathing will not be permitted until the work is finished, in the near future.
Alpine Mercantile Co offers wood for sale through its store. Customers are invited to call or phone orders to Anja Wusox for selection and pricing.
Fresh and tender meat of all kinds at Terry's market. Phone or send in orders. We make prompt delivery. 10-5-¢6.
Wood good wood at Cald wells. Job printing at the Avalanche office. McGaughy sells your livestock. For Sale Large size Fireless Cooker. Inquire Avalanche of fee. List your real estate with W. W. Collins. He can get action on it. Does your watch need repairing Take 1 to Casey the Jeweler. Bring the cash and you will save money by buying of Caldwell. We are prepared to clean or press your clothing or take your measure for a suit of clothes. Campbell Shipman.
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