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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
2
Advertisement for shoe repair service detailing re-soling half-heeled and rubber heel attachments at Yatha Ball and Shoe Shop with a contact phone number.
Alpine Kandy Kitchen moves to install a dry air refrigeration system. The new unit, a Jetet io model, aims to reduce the noise and confusion of the old fountains and improve future Alpine operations.
The congregation held Sunday worship outdoors at Par dniiee Canyon with a large attendance and cafeteria style dinner on the grounds. The service adapted to the environment and tied in biblical parallels to Jesus teaching on mountains and hills, as members urged continuing the practice.
We sincerely thank all who helped during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. We thank those who offered floral tributes. May God bless you. James Yates and family G I Yates and family J A Simpson D T Yates J F Bristow
Dr. James Yates of Alpine Texas passes at age 78 after a long career aiding the needy. Born in Hempstead County Arkansas July 5 1847 he moved to Texas with his parents and practiced medicine across New Mexico and Texas for 45 years. He married Ava Hamilton December 19 1867 and left five surviving children, nineteen grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. He joined the Methodist Church at 28 and served faithfully for six decades.
George William Martin born March 28 1871 at Fort McCak Florida died July 16 1925 at John Sealy Hospital Galveston Texas He lived in Pleasanton then Alpine where he taught school and served as Atascosa County clerk He married Cora Allen December 27 1915 leaving two daughters Carol and Allene One daughter Carol died earlier Allene survives with her mother He leaves three brothers four sisters and his aged mother The obituary notes his charitable ministry and devoted family man and asks God to strengthen those mourning his loss CC Bowles pastor.
Abee describes an automatic thermostat controlled unit that maintains even temperatures in compartments. Syrup containers at about 40 degrees Fahrenheit while the ice cream chamber stays below zero. Plans to ship ice cream in vacuum containers to ensure quick transfer to the dry refrigerating unit for sanitary handling.
The Study Club extends deepest sympathy to Mrs George Martin on the loss of her husband and to Mrs N for the death of her husband. The resolutions urge faith and comfort, quoting Whittier and biblical verse, and declare copies to be sent to the Avalanche and minutes.
A reward offer of ten dollars seeks information on Selima Green Sassella and George Philip Sassella or their children. The notice notes Selima wed George in 1880 at Galveston and traveled via Indianola Corpus Christi and Laredo in 1881, with Selima last heard in Laredo that year.
Fort Stockton Presbyterian Church invites Rev J A McMillan of Alpine to lead a week of services starting Tuesday July 28 with assistance from Rev S C Guthrie. Open air meetings are planned and alpine residents will get priority seating as sales proceed.
Town funds raised by W H Terry credited to Alpine business and professionals for the annual Old Settlers and Cowboys Round-Up. Numerous local donors contributed beeves and goats for the barbecue, coffee, cream, and other supplies, with many businesses listing specific contributions.
Guinn Williams grand master of Texas and Wilbur Keith Masonite Service Association visit the local Masonic Lodge next Tuesday night July 28. They will tour 120 Texas lodges delivering educational talks. meeting open to Master Masons only at 8:30 p.m. A basket picnic for Grand Master Williams and party follows the lodge gathering. Masons and their families invited to Fort Davis Marfa Alpine area events July 29. Five room house for sale with orchard and water near Fort Davis.
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