Personal and Local Social Notes from Alpine Area
Mrs J J Allen has returned to Sanderson. Dr J A Hardy visited Maria this week. George Miller of Marathon attended the press meeting. New restaurant offers clean service and linen. short order meals emphasized. Miss Viola Trent visits Dr and Mrs Middlebrook. Repairs offered for sewing machines by Alpine Furniture Co. Chas Cassidy of Valentine visits. Mrs Miller visits son W R Miller. Mrs McGehee visits daughter Mrs H C Phillips. Mart Adams from Fort Stockton attends press convention. Page family returns from Ennis. Ed Dodson of Marathon Hustler attends press association. Furniture line emphasized. shopping guidance offered. W H Kay of Abilene organizes Knight of Pythias branch, about ten members secured. Fresh fish for customers ordered. Businessmen lunch specialty stressed. OK Restaurant hosts Wandry party to Fort Worth for month. Curtain specialists offer lace curtain stretchers for loan. Capt and Mrs Walton visit daughter Mrs Jim P Wilson. Mrs Walton improving. Window shade shipments arriving. Hartshorn rollers and vict or cloths featured. J C Bird reports ranch prosperity. Garden hose and lawn equipment advertised by Alpine Loaner Co. W B Hancock and wife return from eastern trip. Chicago heat noted as extreme. Mr and Mrs C E Harvey and daughter depart for Florida then Saluda NC for rest of summer. Harvey predicts return to Alpine in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dodson
Marathon Hustler
Press Association
Alpine Furniture Co
W. H. Kay
Abilene
Knight's of
Pythias
Land Sale Near Town At Good Price
J W Burford sold a section of land north of town to J W Weaver. Consideration around 15 dollars per acre, about 1442 total, signaling a favorable sale price. Both parties are named and the transaction details are specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Burford
J.’ W. Weaver
Want Postoffice Moved to Hol land Buildings
A campaign seeks to relocate the post office to a new Holland building site. Postmaster Durrell has contacted authorities and a favorable reply is hoped within ten days. Also, West Texas Grocery Company of Marfa plans a Alpine branch within sixty days, with a secured site and completed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Durrell
Alpine
West Texas Grocery Company of
Marfa
Murphy
West Texas
E C Trester Dead After Dallas Operation
Mrs. E C Trester, at Sheboygan Wisconsin, telegraphed last week that her husband E C Trester died. He had left Alpine for Dallas for an operation and then went north seeking a healthier climate. He had many friends in Alpine who extend sympathy to the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Trester
Walter Measday
E. C.trester
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Trester
Dallas
Alpine
Quince Mills Loses A Hundred Yard Dash
A local foot race last week featured Quince Mills of this place against Buck Henry, a nationally known professional racer. Henry won easily in a fast hundred yard dash. Mills, though untrained for a year, delivered a splendid effort amid Henry’s elite racing record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quince Mills
Buck Henry
Henry
Mills
United States
Garden hose quality pledge in local ad conflict
The Avenue Lumner Company proclaims a premium hose line with root and barn pain claims and a six year guarantee, advertised as kept by Sewees Lumber Company, reflecting early 20th century consumer rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue Lumner Company
Sewees Lumber Company
Third Annual Meeting of West Texas Editors A Success
The West Texas Editors Association held its third annual meeting in Alpine with extensive preparations and hearty civic support. Delegates from Alpine to Marfa attended sessions, speeches, a camp supper, and a tour of the St Stephens Irrigation project, with Carrizo Springs chosen for the 1912 meeting and Alpine honored as a key host city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Editors
Fort Stockton Hosts Alpine in Exciting Ball Games
Fort Stockton battled Alpine in three ball games with a 1 0 victory for Fort Stockton and Alpine winning the next two 10 0 and 3 0. The visiting team impressed locals with gentlemanly conduct and every member a local Ft Stockton resident, under manager Rooney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Avalanche
Rooney
Ft. Stockton
Caldwell and Alrine Sumner Co Advertise Goods
Locals note Caldwell offers best cheap feed and corn chops advance. Caldwell advertises saving money with shipments of trunks and suitcases at cost. Alrine Sumner Co mentions new stock of groceries and prompt attention to orders. Fuller Johnson farm engines showcased. contact for shade trimmer on road to fit windows. Dewers Lumure Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Furniture Co
Alrine Sumner Co
Itchey
Fuller & Johnson
Dewers Lumure Co
Commercial College Proposal in Alpine Deliberated
Mr. A D Henry of Dallas county arrived to discuss establishing a commercial college in Alpine. He runs Wichita Falls and Dallas schools and plans to merge them. Trustees offer a vacant public school room with community support needed. the matter will be reviewed by the commercial club for a definite reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Henry
Dallas County
Alpine
Henry
Wichita Falls
Commercial Club
Bran New S passenger Auto Service At Any Hour
Automobile service ad offering Bran new S passenger machine ready for business at any hour. Will call for passengers anywhere in city. Also offers tire repair and repair services for all kinds of machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean's
Bran
Local business ads list premium flour and services
Local notices showcase a range of offerings including Premium flour at old prices, Groceries by Ritchey, Alpine Hotel dining, O K Restaurant meals, Caldwell feed and lumber, laundry, M M Whisler tanks, Alpine Steam Laundry, Hartshorn roller shades, and building materials. Several phone numbers and supplier names are noted for deliveries and repairs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. J. Allen
Sanderson
J. A. Hardy
Maria
George Miller
Marathon
Viola Trent
Dr. and
Mrs. Middlebrook
Chas. Cassidy
Valentine
Mrs. Miller
W. R. Miller
Mrs. McGehee
H. C. Phillips
Mart Adams
G. W. Page
Ennis
Texas
O. E. Wandry
D. A. T. Walton
Jim P. Wilson
Victor
Hartshorn
J.C. Bird
Alpine Loaner Co
W. B. Hancock
East
Chicago
Man
Southwest Texas Press &Commercial
Citizens .Com
Tteir
M. M. McFarland
Wallace R Evans
W. van Sickle
McFarland
Mountaineers’ Club
Austin Callan
del Rio
Chas. E. Davis
Houston
F. M. Getzendaner
Uvalde
Benj. F. Berkeley
H. H. Kilpatrick
Grimes
E. Barry
Fletcher Davis
Hondo
Jos. O. Bochmer
Eagle Pass
S. J. Hensley
W. J. Yates
Jas. Rooney
Fr. Stockton
Marta
J. M. McLeese
Carrizo Springs
J. D. Jackson
Jos
Bochmer
M. M.I McFarland
Jos. O. Boeh
Prie
Womnen
W. O. W. Sanitarum
St. Stephens Irrigation Company
California
Truman
Cruse
Gray
St. Stephens
C. E. Davis
SF. Lehman
Austin
Allan
O. Boehner
Jvalde
Jesse McKee
Barry
J. Stanzell
C. Newberry
San
Caldwell
College
Paul J. Vogt
Teldec
Automobile Service
Ritchey
Alpine Hotel
O. K
Alfalfa of
Caldwell’s
Atpixe Lusner Company
Dewees Lumber Co
Alpine Steam Laundry
M. M. Whisler
Dewers Lustare Company
Avalanche Office
John Young
J. L. Crawford
John Young Land Company
Jane
Lesale
Hancock Hill
Fairview
John Young Land CO
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Qaeneral
The
Alpine Mercantile Company
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