Alpine News Notes Row With Local Happenings
Alpine bulletin highlights A J awards third prize in a Dallas News lottery contest for Intensified Farming with a ten dollar gold prize. It reports visitors like C E Tooper and wife seeking milder climate, Rev W L Head’s Baptist revival, sheriff’s tax work and a busy court week, plus visits by J W Clifton and J D Jackson and local business notes from Miles, Sandifer’s cleaning, and plans for a new cottage on Gillis add.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Awards
Dallas News
C. E. Tooper
Beckham County
Oklahoma
Alpine
WL. Head
Fort Worth
Club plans Pecos delegation meeting with Mr Carwile
The Commercial Club is arranging to send a delegation to Pecos to meet Mr Carwile of the Pecos Southern Railway. A public meeting will be held soon and all members should attend as important business will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Carwile
Pecos Southern Railway
Rain Helps Ground Soak Ahead of Spring Rains in Alpine
Alpine reports a fine rain that broke a drought last week with a good shower Sunday night. Precipitation exceeded half an inch, not enough to stock water yet, but it leaves the ground in good condition for the spring rains typically arriving in March or April.
Fatal Accident Involving Middleton Child In Yard
A five year old boy, George Middleton, was fatally injured when a horse kicked him in the head while preparing to drive the animal to pasture. He died at six this morning after efforts by doctors and friends. Funeral services will be held at four this afternoon at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
H. E. Middleton
Diver Billingsley in Serious Condition at Mineral Wells
Diver Billingsley and his father in California were notified as he travels to Mineral Wells seeking rheumatism cure. Sheriff Walton and Clyde Buttill returned Friday saying the illness is serious but not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Billingsley
California
Walton
Clyde Buttill
Oliver
W O W Pay Death Claim Settled In Alpine
W O W pays $3000 to Mrs Maggie Kenedy on certificate held by her late son John Kenedy. Captain J H Rogers resigns from rancher post and will settle near Ely Paso. Caldwell price list available for hay grain seed coal and feed. Lost purse offered reward. Fresh oysters at Terry's Meat Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley
Tor Ood
W. E. Caldwell
Maggie Messinger
Tacoma
Wash
Ie. Messinger
I. W. Asutey & Son
Halbert
Cal’ Camp
Maggie Kenedy
John Kenedy
Alpine
Caldwell
In Honor of Mrs Yates Rock Party at Alpine
Mrs J C Tabor honored Mrs W J Yates of Alpine Texas with a Saturday afternoon rock party at Mesquite street residence. Four tables of guests, Wisconsin birch bark score cards, and a dainty salad course followed a pleasant afternoon. Attendees included Mesdames W J Yates C F Frank C E Coleman D McNeil Turner H F Freeborn W H Hull Parr J A Mount A W Davisson Herbert Caldwell A M French W L Hammer Miss Roush Julia Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christ
Daily Caller
J. C. Tabor
W. J. Yates
Alpine
Texas
Mesquite Street
Wisconsin
Frank
C. E. Coleman
D. McNeil Turner
H. F. Freeborn
W. H. Hull
Parr
Illinois
J. A. Mount
A. W. Davisson
Herbert Caldwell
A. M. French
W. L. Hammer
Miss Roush
Julia Caldwell
Visit to Marathon Oil Well Planned by Club
A party will tour the Marathon oil well this Saturday. Secretary Burney of the Commercial Club asks interested members to notify him by Friday noon. President Hargus promises an old-time barbecue on tap. Next week the Avalanche will feature a full writeup and a current field photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E. Perry
Chisos
Terlingua
Marathon
Burney
Commercial Club
Hargus
Avalanche
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Leagues
Sunday School 10 am taught by J. H. Derrick with superintendent duties. Preaching at 11 am on the subject Shipwrecks. Jr League and Brigade at 3 pm Sr League at 6 30 pm. No 7 15 pm service due to Baptist protracted meeting. Members urged to attend morning service. Wall ace R. Evans pastor extends invitation to all.
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J. H. Derrick
Sr. League
Baptist Church
Wallace R. Evans
Notice of Dissolution and Stock Sale at Alpine Furniture
By mutual consent the Alpine Furniture Company has dissolved with J F Blanks retiring. J W Walker assumes all debts. J F Banas and JW Waren announce sale of entire stock and business. All parties owing this firm are urged to settle promptly. Also notes about a resident returning from Kentucky and other local lines follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Furniture Company
J. F. Blanks
J. W. Walker
J. F. Banas
JW. Waren
J. W. Wanker
Nyal Family
Mountaineers Club Reception Shines in Alpine Society
The Mountaineers Club of Alpine hosts a brilliant informal reception in its spacious rooms, featuring elegant gowns, a punch bowl by Dr. J. B. Stewart, and music that revives youth. Notables including F. E. Gillett, J. A. Hardy, and many families attend, with committees ensuring festive details. A Sunday School Convention follows at the Brewster County Presbyterian Church with a schedule of devotional exercises, discussions, and diploma awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Pecos
Mountaineers Club
Alpine
Toltec
el Paso
German Club
del Rio
T Hhose
Mountaineers Club of
Alsine
Ies
J. B. Stewart
J.C. Brooke
Edwin Gillett
G. W. Baines, Jr
Henry Fletcher
L. B. Starns
Brewster County
Presbyterian Church
G. G. McCall Press
J. M. Ad
Texas Assot
Frank Mortis
George Stroud
Bryan Cartwright
J. M. Adams
W. R. Evans
J. H. Derrick
A. Brown
E. B. Atwood
Lodge Directory notices from island road meetings and fraternal lodges
Brewster Camp No 491 meets the Island rd the Tuesday monthly. All members and visiting Woodmen invited. Lodge No 423 meets the third Thursday nightly. Alpine Lodge No 806 meets every Monday night. Members and visiting brothers invited. Names include L N Hausemr, L. Wauran, Jas A Burke, W Mannix, W Livingstox, RC Anmistean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster Camp
Island Rd
L. N. Hausemr
Alpine Lodge
W. Livingstox
N. G. RC
Anmistean
Secretar
Will Work Day And Night At Texas Rubber Company
The Texas Rubber Company begins double shift operations Monday night under Major J B Caruth to boost output due to scarce quayule. Expect improved trade as workers unite under management. Marathon Hustler notes Whisler finances support new tank business and dipping vats. Cold pressed cake selling at $1.50 per sack at Caigeotts.
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Texas Rubber Company of Its
J. B. Caruth
M. M. Whisler
Caigeetts
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Horace McMains
Sandifer
J. W. Clifton
Ft. Worth
San Antonio
J. W. Rixon
Kansas
Mexcco
Sheriff Walton
Marlin
Mrs. Gourley
M. R. Kennedy
Edna Wheat
Rock “Springs
Parkerson
Guida Meyers
John Young
J.D. Jackson
Austin
Bartlett
Sandi’fer
Newt Cockrill
J. B. Irving
Miles
van Camp
Alpine Steam Laundry
Jas. Battles
Marlin Texas
Sheriff's Office
A. T. Winder
West
Miss Now Smith
PC. Burney
H. C. Phillips
Gillis
W. H. Ragin
Maud
W. Asutzy & Son
Thalia Gillett
Bridge Club
P. C. Burney
W. A. Weakley
A. C. Chisholm
Mercantile Co
Phelps
Grippe
W. L. Coleman
Diver Billingsley
J. H. Rogers
The
Raners
Ely Paso
S. P. Ford
R. C. Anderson
Terry's Meat Market
Mrs. Yates
E. B. Attwood
Famly
Kentucky
Pardner
Hamilton & Anderson's
Morton
Alpine Lumber Company
F. E. Gillett
J. A. Hardy
Gein Kokernot
Jim P. Wilton
R.A. Largent
Anja Wilson
B.C. Burney
H. W. Townsend
W. B. Handcock
Geo. W. Baines
W. van Sickle
Lily Young
Margaret Linn
Pearl Cloe
Ruth Weakley
Margaret Cotter
Mary Cotter
Charles Conrad
Judge C. Brooke
W._M. “Bass
J. A. Walton
Dr. Stuart
A. B. [Burton
Quince Mill
John Giett
Clyde Buttrill
R.C. Armstead
Nyal
R. B. Slight & Co
Srawford
John Young Land Company
Swell Furniture
Alpine Furniture CO
P. W. Kenney
Boot
Alpine, Texas
Measday & Co
Holland Hotel
Winona
Myers Company
S. EL Faso
J. W. Asuusy & Sox
J. B. Ford
Dean Manufacturing
Cs Alpine
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