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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
2
Announcement notice from Eastor Saimerition Prec 1.0 printed in Alpine Texas. Details Advance THURSDAY JAN 1012. Lists fees for District County and Precinct office announcements. Cash in advance required.
A West Texas youth who moved to New York for a promising clerical start has solid practical training as a saddler. He embodies the ethic that labor and education, both book learning and hands-on skill, prepare a man for employment gaps and crises. The piece extols practical schools guiding youths toward useful work and notes regional civic notes and local personnel.
The Christian Church outlines Sunday services with morning themes on Living Sacrifices and quarterly department reports, and an evening program titled The Ideal Mother. Special music is planned and Sunday school at 10 m with C W Livingston supervising. Pastor Hr E Stmns signs the notice.
Real estate transfers listed: J F Miles sells 80 acres at 20 dollars per acre to Brame Hillyard. Reagan Cartwright buys 10 acres from A J Ed wards at 100 dollars per acre. Ross Pafford sells half a Hancock block to W T Anderson and another half to C E Pope for 225 dollars each. Leader Addie Ferguson. Open Meeting at Baptist church Kye with election of officers.
On December 23 1911 an election at Alpine venues determined horses mules jacks jennets and cattle would be barred from running at large within Brewster County Texas following a majority vote for the stock law. County Judge A M Turney proclaims the area bounded by surveyed lines and fences, effective thirty days after posting, with witnesses and official seal.
One of the season’s most enjoyable gatherings was hosted last week by Misses Salome and Gladys Anthony. The home was beautifully decorated for Christmas and a gift tote accompanied each guest. A progressive conversation contest awarded prizes to Miss Blanche Strong and Mr Edwin Gillett. Refreshments were served by guests including Misses Lucy Cora Windus Jones Burton Gillett Williams Jackson Grace Anthony Eagle Pass and Messrs Evans Burton Thomas Richard Starkie Edwin John Gillett and Zachery.
A Ladies Aid Society luncheon featured Mrs Nevill’s history paper on the society since 1800, instrumental duets by Miss Burton and Mrs Bass, and humorous remarks by Mr HEC Philips. Attendees included Mr and Mrs HC Atchison and many others as the event raised support for the church.
The December session of the Study Club was held at the home of Mrs M. S. Burke. New members Mrs James C A Brown and Hardy C Base were welcomed. The program featured a history quiz on 1702 1700 English history led by Mrs Anja Wil on Rive of Methodien. Mrs Derrick was elected treasurer, replacing Mrs Winder who is absent for winter. The next meeting will be January 18 at Mrs Gee's home.
Strayed or stolen bay horse from a lot in Brewster County is 34 years old, 15 hands high, no brand, black mane and tail, shod all around with a collar mark. Notify J A Walton Sheriff Alpine Texas or G W Page Alpine Texas Marathon Texas December 24 911 Mr Ray Miller and Mrs I Rena Pulliam. Rev Chas Totty officiating.
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