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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
2
The recent Section 18 result disappoints Texas prohibitionists yet suggests a shift toward dry politics. Analysts note gains over twenty four years with antis winning in 1887 by 200000, while future contests promise drawn out, discordant battles as both sides remain convinced of their cause.
A historic note urges parents to give children closer attention to curb crime, arguing early upbringing shapes behavior and that correction starts at home. It critiques neglect, praises state institutions, and calls for political stability over rushed legislation.
The article notes Alpine remains dry with good prospects, while an official tally will take about forty days after the election. It questions handling of Pecos Southern railroad tender and urges protection, recalling a past disaster and a promised stock law after a dissolution.
A rowdy scene unfolds as a group of Cwunest pirates taunt a Standard Oil steamship while a Texas wife sues for divorce claiming her husband found religion. The amusing incident is noted as unlikely to have occurred in the Trans Pecos region.
A remark on government consent required for marriage by naval and army officers prompts anticipation of a contest from women’s clubs. The issue touches military regulation and social norms, suggesting potential public debate or organized action by clubs.
About a year after Dr. Scott Locke died in Fort Davis his parents learned he had married in college and sired a daughter who was raised by grandparents. The child, now a 16 year old young lady, was found after months of searching and the Locke family plans a visit to their Jeff Davis county ranch in Marfa New Era.
The past week saw heightened real estate activity with two large deals in progress. John Young Land Co. lists multiple lots sold in Shipman Addition to Pruett Measday Mrs Measday Lickdrisn and Pafford, and North Heights to R R Pafford. Shipman Commission Co. reports six lots to Mes singer Collins Ferguson West Biggs Rice Smith Franer Parkis Turney Kansey Bird Daugherty and Payne. McCallum notes Sanford Addition blocks sold for 2700. Fresh fish ordered for customers and business lunch specials at O K Restaurants.
The Methodist Church announces an evening topic Genuine Religion the subject for the Telegram Why Alpine Needs a Revision The Lockett Adair meeting begins Friday week Services Sunday will be preparatory for the meeting Sunday School at the usual hour Our Senior League meets now 7 pm All members are urged to attend inviting all, especially those without a church home Wantace R Evans pastor.
At Christian Church Sunday morning sermon titled The Abundant Things of God and an evening topic Did Christ Rise from the Dead. Numbers at Bible School broke all records last Sunday with a large enthusiastic crowd. A hearty invitation to join and bring family. He wins, Pastor.
Brown delivers his farewell sermon in a Presbyterian service leading to his move to Sacramento California He will preach on the Second Great Commandment with a largely musical ceremony featuring an octet and solo selections by Mesdames Gillett Flow Dean Burdick and Messrs Luthy Gillett Starns Wigle plus Miss Gillett and Edwin Gillett The program includes hymns prayers scripture readings offertory duets and anthems ending with benediction across a full religious service format.
A. S. Henry, who arrived to explore establishing a commercial college, left for Marfa after meeting with the local commercial club which is busy with railroad business and did not act on his offer. The project will be revisited later.
Program Epworth League Sunday July 30 with lesson subject The Call to service and the Response Leader Geo G McCallum Lesson Isaiah Galatians 15 16 Talk on subject by leader What qualifications are needed for success in war What must I do to find God's plan for my life Mattie Anderson Meeting 8 oclock Sunday evening Come and help us these meetings J M Hamilton received a letter from his son in Canada detailing terrible loss of life in forter fires He helped bury 21 people connected with company he worked for Hamilton Tritaka We are expecting part of our rug order this week Alpine Furniture Co.
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