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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
5
A sweep of Alpine notices lists residents and visitors like A. W. Pouncey Ill, B. E. Braden, Nason, J. Rigon from the ranch, and S. Mills jeweler on business trips. Mentions include Alpine hotel patrons, Mrs. Emmett sewing, and Geo. C. Miller of Marfa overseeing Alpine eats weeks. A sale at Novelty Store offers 50 percent hats and 30 percent dresses as bills near the month’s end. warnings to renew subscriptions and pay accounts.
The Cemetery Association met on March 6 and elected officers: Mrs. A sh Sandifer as President, Mrs. Herschel Hord as Vice President, and Mrs. Walnut as Secretary and Treasurer. The group aims to organize residents to beautify the city of the dead and plans meetings in the township.
Payers are warned all state and local taxes are due. a ten percent penalty attaches after January first until March. after March an additional cost of 2.25 dollars accrues. Townsend is Tax Collector.
The rifle range south of town will be prepared for a marksman course. Cadets will shoot there as some boys are expected to qualify. The notice indicates preparations for government training and school participation.
Motorists must pay chauffeur license and related highway fees at the office for the year 1919. Officials urge prompt settlement to avoid penalties and maintain valid licensing.
Woodmen elected officers for the present term including A S Justice C C Eric Williams A Lo J N McDonnell Banker F W Ater Clerk K Arthur Escort J A Phill W J M Pouncey S A B Sancifer Mgr J R Middlebrook Physician Installation and circle officers will be held on the 23rd.
Posted warnings forbid entering the Gage pastures to collect wood or water. Trespassers will be liable for fines or other penalties. Signed by Murphy, foreman.
Saint James Episcopal Church invites Sunday School at 10 at the residence of Mr Frank F. Gillett. Evening service scheduled for Monday at 7:80 at the Presbyterian Church. A song service is announced by the subject next Monday. All are cordially invited to attend.
The annual meeting of the Metal Products Association stockholders was held in Alpine with several distant members present. H Gearing of Los Angeles and J C and J of Temple N J Basel and J Goodn were noted among attendees. The contract was let to Jas We for foundations earlier. New bids are being sought due to altered specifications and will be tended to soon.
The death of Mrs J edly Kennedy was mourned by many friends in Waco where she passed away at home and was buried there. A message to Mrs RE Dougherty described her as Christian, pleasant, amiable, and known for kind words to all. She is survived by daughters Mrs TB Templeton of Sterling City and Mrs House and Mrs Roter of Waco, among other relatives who share the community's sympathy.
A letter from the Junior Red Cross to the school committee chairman Miss live Caldwell commends attractive scrap hooks made by students and notes good work under nursing conditions. It mentions upcoming quotas, division director praise, and plans for junior participation. Also included are public notices about bids for banking in Brew County and a Christian Endeavor meeting at the Methodist church.
The article outlines the Red Cross Membership Committee duties and differences from other groups, emphasizing securing members, year-round activity, and a focus on mercy. It notes a weekly or seasonal recruitment cycle tied to holiday periods and highlights the chairperson role and recording responsibilities.
Me Grove No sent meeting of Mps 1 Woodmen Circle elected officers for the term. Wife W Yett Past Guardian Mrs F E Davidson Guardian Mrs Jas A Burke Clerk Mrs S G Adviser Mrs Jas lain Mrs E O L Cliffg ant Attendant Mrs W J Coleman Sent Assistant Sentin Banker J R W C Moore Physicians W F McGaughey Mrs J Rector and J N McDonnell all named in the roster for leadership roles.
A fragment states that women of Brewster must qualify themselves as voters this year. It hints at expected steps or criteria but provides no concrete details or dates. The snippet implies civic participation but lacks specifics.
Woodmen lodge announces a joint installation event at Bennett Grove No 491 and Circle No 671 to be held Thursday evening, with plans for a banquet and ceremonies pending final arrangements.
Odd Fellows members A. J. Tippet and J. M. Pouncey boasted of frying prowess. A contest was set, judged by Rebel officials on the 27th, with curiosity about the unusual event and whether readers wish to join the Odd Fellows.
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