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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
5
Alpine hosts a stream of visitors and movements as residents and guests travel to and from Marathon Martia and New Orleans. Business trips, court appearances, and family visits include Miller Statham Bellows Kelley Ross Nixon and others with ranch interests and normal duties in Alpine and surrounding towns.
W H Lease announces for re election to the Brewster district and county clerk post after initially declining. Supporters persuaded him to run again citing his painstaking service and well kept office records.
Fulcher, the enumerator for Alpine North of the GH and S.A. Ry track, states that if any persons have been missed or know someone who was, they should inform her.
Portable record notes P Hinson Vulcanizer installs a new tank for shop improvements. Mentions church mission trip from El Paso led by local pastor Rev. Reemesma to Terlingua to oversee work in that area. Son and baby to Sanso rd later visit relatives. Corn takes janitor post in McAllen while Dunaciano previously worked in Alpine schools. Avalanche join with a tes.
Due to the Reverend Clar Aellan Jr absence the Episcopal Services for Monday February 2 and the following Monday in El Paso will be moved to Albuquerque New Mexico. Auxiliary Mr McClellan will return as celebrant of the Holy Communion that morning.
Classified note offers a chance to invest capital in a ranch with sheep operation. Mentions Wells, Marathon and a price around $2.50 per unit or per acre, with unclear terms due to OCR errors. Seeks investors for antel position a8 sheep female on the ranch.
A reward of 28 dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons stealing milk bottles. The notice calls for assistance from the public and names the reward amount.
For sale three full blood Rhode Island Red roosters and assorted birds. Sale includes brick gravel tile tanks and wood. Contact John Wat at Normal allwell agent for Con per hundred. Also lists cheap sacks and reduced prices by the sack. Old lumber from the old Alpine Hotel offered. purchase via J F Berkeley Ltd or J F Mues lerland Avio Co and Hord's.
Cabbage plants offered postpaid at 2.50 per 1000 and express collect 200 per 1000. Large quantity prices available. Listed by Georgia Texas Plant Co. Dalas, Texas.
Advertisement style notice from Austin Texas offering tips on planting fruit trees and berries for home grounds. Claims to provide plans and suggestions with a free catalog, dated 1875, and lists payment or pricing details.
For sale or trade an item advertised with features including front and back porch bath sink kitchen electric lights and ample water. Terms available by inquiry at the post office and contact Mrs W L Coleman 3 Finder Ava.
Fragments advertise gloves and property proof required at office. Notices mention Old pair gloves, fabrics including silk and cotton, buttons styles Acorn and Bullet, and names Mrs HB Houston and Youn Machine. Alpine Bakery advertises Daisy Bread made from best flour with health claims and El Paso store bread ads.
D Brown proprietor of the Alpine Dry Goods Company is packing up his goods here this week and shipping them to Marfa where he has a good stock already. The Avalanche and Alpine friends regret losing him from the area.
There has been no jury lists drawn yet for the February term of the Brewster county district court.
Last Monday January 19 1920 Cal Phelps Sr and Miss Young of Alpine were married by Judie W HM Ragin. Phelps long known in Alpine area for his honest industrious character and the couple receive cheerful wishes for a prosperous life together from friends and residents here.
For three seasons we faced material shortages and high prices. We will adjust prices to cover costs and keep best flavors. Single battle 1c, case of 2 dozen $2.50 with 80 cent refund on bottle returns. Delivery by case or dealer, terms not cash. Also includes ads for Alpine Bakery products and varied merchandise. Notices mention Metal Products Association and bids in Brewster County with Dallas contacts.
A Texas district court in Brewster County orders publication for summons of Wiseley and James De Brayton as defendants in a partnership case. The notice requires weekly publication for four consecutive weeks prior to the return day, detailing land holdings and contract actions with named original grantees and acreage, dated January 2, 191K, at the District Court in Brewster County.
New train schedule details show arrivals for K. C. M. & O Orient and S. A. lines. Lodge notices list Rebekah, Elks, and Knights meetings with dates, hosts, and officers, inviting members to attend at Castle Hall and local lodges.
The city commission announces members including Mayor Benj. F. Berkeley FB. Gillett Geo. W. Baines and Je as its roster, outlining leadership and appointments for the next term.
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