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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1920

Page

6

Local Notices and Oil Train Derailment Disruptions

Local snippets report J L Martin heading to Marathon for a Justice Court case and Mrs Myrtle Seogin starting as Pant Q Mill's Jewelry Store clerk. A westbound oil freight derailed near stock pens. three cars left rails, oil spilled into a hole, track damage limited. service expected by noon. Other notes mention visitors, distant travel, Red Cross lessons, and family visits.

Myrtle Seogin Pant Q. Mill

Missionary Society Elects Four Officers at Methodist Church

The W H M Society held a regular session at the Methodist Church electing four officers to fill vacancies. Mrs eo. W. Baines and Mrs T G Webb were named, with Mrs W H Funk as Superintendent of Young People and another superintendent. Members were urged to attend the next meeting on January 26 at 3:30 p.m. Conference pledges were requested to rise fifteen percent.

W. H. M. Society Methodist Church Eo. W. Baines T.G. Webb W. H. Funk Rep. Slight

Fourth Monday reports and regional visits noted

Campbell and R Hub bard of Terlingua transacted business in Pine Monday. J Koenig and Joe Harmon went to Valentie Friday to settle matters. Tom Croxs left Tuesday with his mother to visit Dallas for a couple of weeks. W Keentin of Tucson is in the city visiting former friends and indinese matters. John Young reports Antidowns in Weath on Wednesday. Mrs J He Price and baby are in Irvington visiting relatives and parents.

Campbell R. Hubbard Terlingua J. Koenig Joe Harmon Valentie G Tom Croxs Tneday Will Dallas W. Keentin Tucson Mizona John Young John Young Land Cou J. He Price Irvington Geddy J. 11

Millinery Line Preview for Dallas Area Lady Visitors

A note indicates a Tuesday event in Dallas where women will preview a spring and summer millinery collection over a week, inviting local ladies to choose hats and styles. The plan centers on showcasing the latest headwear and fashion accessories for the season.

Dallas

Four Smallpox Cases Reported by Health Officer

Dr Taylor health officer reports morning that few cases of smallpox have appeared among Mexicans with big tension of smallpox. about fifteen suspects detained. Local notes include Mire Sparks Hard and John. Bell House sold to W H Funk who plans repairs. will run as a lodging house with meals not served. Avalanche wishes proprietor success.

Taylor W. HL Funk

Notice to Contractors for Alpine First M. E. Church bid

Notice to contractors for construction of the First M E Church South at Alpine Texas bids to be received and opened by February 3 The Building Committee may reject any bid Certified checks equal to 2 percent of bid must accompany bids Plans and specifications available at the District Parsonage 1107 F Boulevard El Paso Texas and at The First National Bank Alpine W B Hancock chairman Building Committee

M. E South Alpine Texas F. Boulevard EL Paso First Nation Bank W. B. Hancock

Classifieds Offer Plumbing, Rewards, and Farm Listings

Mixed notices advertise plumbing services with a 12 year experience and guarantee, a $2500 reward for arrest of milk bottle thefts, Daisy Rhode Island Red roosters for sale, Marie for sale, corn prices and sale ads, wrecking Alpine Hotel lumber purchase, cabbage plant sales from Frostproof, and Georgia-Texas Plant Company postpaid cabbage seedlings at $2.50 per 1000 with express collect options.

Jelies Georgia-Texas Plant Company Dallas Texas

Fragmented Texas classified list teems with garbled notices

The readable fragments show an assortment of ads and lost items including fruit trees and nursery offers, rental and sale notices, a missing item reward, home goods for sewing, a resident seeking property proofs, farm produce pricing, and various local business pitches. Names and locations are scattered, with no coherent event.

Daisy Bread and Alpine Bakery Ad Blends In Advertising

An old advertisement promotes Daisy Bread as the best from Alpine Bakery. It touts cement works by P. F. Braden and lists men’s suits and shirts with prices. The notice also states severance from the Metal Products Association and associates with Trustees Association ending with Joun Young.

Mpine Bakery Trowize Daisy Bread Alpine Bakery P. FE Metal Products Assoc Oy As Trustees Association Joun Young

Epworth League Program Promotes The World’s Neon Christ

The Epworth League outlines a centennial program featuring The Pershing Centenary, The World’s Neon Christ, and special topics including The Social Unrest by Nellie Armack, Need of Christ at Home and Abroad by Herman Ri, and a lesson on Ephesians led by Hord. The program emphasizes devotion and missionary themes within a 1920s church setting.

Fopic Nellie ‘Armack H. J. Hord Christ Herman Ri

Christian Endeavor Program Psalms Talk and Prayer

A church program highlights Psalm readings and teaching. Laura Mae Song leads the program with Scripture reading and a leaders talk on the broad appeal of the Psalms. Ruth Smith and Con Scoggins share thoughts on why the Psalms resonate today.

Laura Mae Ems Ruth Smit

Young Peoples Missionary Society Elects Officers

The Young Peoples Missionary Society opened with Bible study and scripture. Officers elected include President Joe Ella Funk, Vice President Lara Mae Carmack, Corresponding Secretary Ronnie McSpadden, Recording Nellie Carmack, Superintendent of Study and Publicity Clarice Cotter, Superintendent of Social Service and Supplies Delta McSpadden. The group plans to meet the fourth Friday each month at 3 30 with two meetings monthly and a home meeting linking with the League.

Joe Ella Funk Lara Mae Carmack Ronnie McSpadden Nellie Carmack Clarice Cotter Detla McSpadden

Divorce Question Prompts Church Study Series Start

Next Monday evening January 26 at seven at the Presbyterian Church the Rev Clarence S McClellan Jr will lead a course on the divorce question as part of a series titled Questions for the Church The first session will explore the attitude of the church toward divorce and the Prerequisites for participation include attending the service though two later Mondays will be skipped due to the minister’s convention travel in New Mexico and Texas.

Janary Clarence S. McClellan, Jr St. Paul's, Marfa Episcopal Albuquerque Ata Fe N. M Missionary District New Mexico Tex Pecos

New Train Schedule and Lodge Directory Items

A mixed timetable lists Southern Pacific East Bound No 10 and other trains with arrivals around 11:59 p.m. and 5:37 a.m. plus a note of local lodge meetings Alpine Avenue 67 Woodmen Circle meets on the second and fourth Thursday evenings at W O Hall with various officers listed. The page also contains multiple lodge notices Knights of Pythias and others with meeting details and officer names. court and commissioners meetings are scheduled for specific Mondays and months.

Girele W.O. W. Hall Soverelans A. Marke

City Commission Members Named in Local Slate

City commission listings show Mayor F. Berkeley and members FE. Gillett Geo. W. Baines Je. as part of the board lineup. The brief notice outlines the council team roles and positions within the town’s governance structure.

F. Berkeley FE. Gillett Geo. W. Baines

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. L. Martin Marathon Justice Court Mrs. Lee Henry Finess Marfa Maule Steven Co Hs 2 Brofin Maria Ju Ls Anders Fg Davidson Dripping Springs Mrs Davidson Stanley C. Smith Dow Mrs. Smith Red Cross Mr. Hotekiss Odie Grubte Geis Paso Sanday J. R. Jones Dafendorf Omar Nebraska Phey The Hoodlum Missionary Society John W. Gentry PAO Casner Motor CO Maria J. E. Casner Mgr Mire Mry B. Sparks Jean- Ais Hard John H. Funk BELL John Wattinger R.A. Stone Model Daisy Rhode Island Mrs. Gee, Baines A. J. Rristo Navasota OLD Lumber Alpine Hotel Enj. F. Herkeley Brewster Coe J Ferlani Acio Co Clarenc Hord West Texas Eward Frank Young H. B. Houston Uvalde U. S. Justice J. O. Cazares & CO Anduaranteed Paso P. Braden Hetter Patroni TB. E. Braden Epworth League Christian Endeavor Program Young Peoples Missionary Society Ture Scrip Thewster Brewster Ton Wistley James D.ray D. Yarbro Luther A Pania James Drayton Wiveley Janes D. Ivayton Sallie’ Varbroy Keenan Ryes Grasites Gee G.C SUF Pades Sallie Gratiot Lange vii Naptha Eal Gas Lindred A. Pet Ead Tan James Claiotdy Messa Wincley Firayton Nrulow Npine Lodge Shy Artity Weyerts N. G Knvghts of Pythine Castle Arthur, CC Nora A.B. Sandifer W. M. Wb. Collett Alpi Pier No. UO Irs Violet L. Newell Ethel Moss Urewator CC. Nah Ice Court Commissioners’ Court Atonday Hiliate Court City Commission
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