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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
4
Local brief items from Alpine and nearby towns cover advertising pitches for Caldwell's goods Dairy feed coal and cleaning services. Mentions of residents Caldwell’s ads and a Marfa business man. Also notes livestock feed oats and a new windmill well at the courthouse and early 1914 community society activities.
The Baptist church appoints Geo. Baines as temporary administrator of the estate of the late M M Whisler until the county court convenes for a possible permanent appointment. Usual services on Sunday include Sunday school at 10 A M, preaching at 11 A M and 1 30 P M. Morning topic The Hilltops of Life. Evening service features four sermons on the life of Christ with stereopticon lantern illustrations and an illustrated song service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 P M.
Card of Thanks extends deepest gratitude to Alpine residents for kindness during illness and death of a brother. Reception details for Mesdathes Van Sickle and A. M. Turney in honor of Mrs. H. T. Fletcher, with guests and decor described. Local ads note posted Elsinore Cattle Co. lands, second-hand goods, feed, church schedules, and Angelus Hotel ad.
A rumor of one or two Mexicans near Alpine with smallpox was investigated by Dr. Hardy who reports only a skin eruption from filth and poor sanitary conditions.
We express our sincere thanks to the many kind friends who were thoughtful during our recent bereavement.
Thoroughbred Durham calves advertised for sale by W. B. Hancock of Alpine Texas. Limited number available. Apply at once to secure calves. Advt.1-15 16.
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