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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Everet Towns and daughter Margaret who has been attending college in San Antonio spent the holiday season at the ranch. Margaret's guest was Maud Chaplain of Mexico. The paper notes a Supreme Court opinion on forced land title liability in another column.
The page prints numerous cards of thanks extending appreciation to friends and customers for the past year and best wishes for a happy prosperous New Year. Local merchants including Aung Slave Bank Rev Rebee and family Palace Paasacy Measpar & Co Aurine Hateware Co Guy Crawford & Co and R. B. Suicar & Co express gratitude for patronage and ask for continued support. Messrs J W Clifton and George Binson are noted visitors with holiday hospitality and product ads for Pickles Fresh meats and advertised goods.
The Holiday Season in Alpine was unusually quiet for business and social life. Merchants report satisfactory sales and there was little sickness. An accident occurred during the week, and a local wedding tied together Walter D. Matthews and Flora Yager at the couple’s home on December 27. The marriage links a noted county stockman with a popular Mannsville resident, who will reside on Matthews’s ranch south of Alpine.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Clemmie Hurley to J Barkley Brad occurring December 25 1911 in Artesia Texas. The notice thanks friends for patronage and pledges continued fair dealing and customer satisfaction from The Arrow Mercantile Co Alpine residents and associates.
On Christmas night at the Christian church parsonage, R L Laster of Uvalde and Alta Sparks of Alpine wed with Rev H E Stubbs officiating. The groom, a ranchman of Uvalde, and the bride, a respected local woman, will make Uvalde County their future home.
One of the most distressing incidents in Alpine occurred on Christmas night as Frank Mangum was struck in the eye during a fight with roman candles. His parents rushed him to El Paso for a specialist, but doctors said he would never regain use of the injured eye.
Te news notes general satisfaction as the town plans an overhead crossing where the road meets Bridge street. Engineer Starkie states the passageway will be fifteen feet high and as wide as the street.
The Mountaineers Club entertained wives and friends with a Friday night reception at the club rooms featuring a local talent musical program and dancing. Highlights included vocal solos, readings, and a piano piece, followed by an efficient Mexican orchestra and light refreshments. The event showcased Alpine talent and reinforced the club’s social standing. committee members Dr Stewart, John Gillett, W P Flow, and P W Berry organized the evening with numerous attendees listed.
Mrs H W Townsend entertained Christmas week in honor of her niece Miss Margaret Townsend and Miss Maud Chapin of Mexico. The dining table featured a tiny Pecos river bridge theme with dolls and miniatures. Gifts of candy and nuts were shared among sixty guests. Refreshments of hot chocolate and cake were served.
An ad style pitch urges buying Groceries at Ritchey’s to grow rich and achieve social standing. It claims wealth may rise to rival Harri man and Rockefeller, urging readers to reach for “Superiority” from life’s wardrobe. The message ends with a phone number 8.
Voters decided by a substantial majority to prevent the running at large of stock. Across the track 9 for and 11 against. at the court-house box 38 for and 12 against. Total vote shows a clear majority in favor of strict stock control.
Mr W. H. Funk is recognized as the leading deer hunter in the area with Mr A J Williams close behind. They returned last week with a long wall and the writer was remembered with a choice cut gifted by Mr Funk. W. E. Caldwell extends wishes of success happiness peace and plenty to all friends and customers.
Eggs for sale from Rhode Island Red hens at a small Rhode Island address. Apply or phone Mrs. W. W. Townsend for details or to arrange pickup.
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