Alpine Avalanche Editor and price notice
Editor W. J. Yeres calling out subscription price, five cents, and advance payment terms for Alpine region readers in a brief 1915 notice.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
2
Prohibition Vote Tainted by Breweries Influence Amid Turbulent Campaign
The article notes breweries in Tears push to defeat constitutional amendments and underscores the political clash over prohibition. It cites Governor Ferguson and others, mentions McFarland bill as endorsed but ineffective against unlawful brewing methods. It laments ministerial rhetoric and reports the Skillman Grove camp meeting led by Rev. W. B. Bloys drawing thousands to a strong old time religion event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breweries of Tears
Horse Joint
McFarland
Gov. Fergands
Ps Fs
Sieavure
Texa
Parti
Skillman Grove
W. B. Bloys
Notice to Bidders Alpine Independent School District
Notice to banking corporations and individual bankers in Alpine Independent School District bids for school funds deposits for the year 1915 1916 to be filed with the Secretary of the Board by 10 00 a m on Friday July 20 1915. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Attest J D Jackson F E Gillett President Secretary advt 7-29
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Independent
Tory
Board of Trustees
Daily Bar
Alpine Independent School District
J. D. Jackson
F. E. Gillett
Advt
Mexican Troublemaker Assaults at Fay on GH Line
A drunk Mexican assailed Mrs Downs and visitor Mea Russell at the Fay station on the G H and S A Ry eight miles south west of Van Horn. He wrecked the section house, knocked down a Mexican worker, and chased the women as they fled. J F Downs intervened, striking Cruz with a shotgun barrel. Cruz was captured and jailed to face a serious charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay
Here
Whitten
Hodges
J. F. Downs
Downs
van Horn
Pres
Mes Downs
Raz
Heeo
Cruz
Methodist Protracted Meeting Closes After Two Weeks
The Methodist church held a two week revival in a neighboring Presbyterian church due to seating limits. Rev. W F Packard of San Antonio preached most, drawing large nightly crowds. About 140 conversions and 18 last Sunday joining the church followed by more expected next week. Edgar Jno of San Antonio led singing. Rev. G M Boyd of Uvalde delivered several fine sermons. The community views the meeting as the strongest in years and hopes for future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
W.F. Packard
D. D
San Antonio
Texas
Packard
Edgar| Jso
San Anton
G.M. Boyd
Uvalde
Bids Wanted for Coal by Alpine School District
The Alpine Independent School District invites bids for twenty five tons of Do tic Lump McAllister coal delivered to town schools. Bids due by 10:00 a m Friday August 20 1915 with $50 certified check. Board may reject any bid. Signed JD Jackson President. Advt 7 29 such
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Independent School District
McAllister
Alpine
Board of Trustees
Jd, Jackson
Advt
Sheriff’s Sale Notice and Church Schedule
Notice announces a sheriff sale of Real Estate in Brewster County to satisfy a court judgment for $1203.65 plus costs, property in Alpine described by Abstract No. 2345, slated for sale on the first Tuesday in September 1915 at the Brewster County Courthouse. Also lists Presbyterian Church services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, with pastor Rev. W. B. Bloys and Sunday school at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. B. Bloys
Baswestrn
District Court
Tarrant County
M. Collins
Henry
Huschle
W. J. Yates
Adv
Jourt
Henry Husehle
E. K. Campsell
W. R. Hensley
I. J. A. Walton
Sherif
Brewster County
Texas
Brewster & County
Fe & WT. Ry., Co
W.R. Hensley
Hhat
Court House
Alpine
Levy
Alpine Avalanche
Brewster Ounty
Tex
J. A. Watton
Notice in Probate of Nevill Minors Guardianship
Notice in Probate Court Brewster County Texas reports guardian C A Brown resigning guardianship and final account for Mary Nevill and Kate Mildred Nevill minors. Hearing set at county court in Alpine starting August 16 1915. Attest W H Lease Clerk Deputy M S Burke. Advt 7 15 4w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nevill
Kate Mildred Nevill
Brewster County
Texas
Kate Mildred Ne Minors
C. A. Brown
Mildred Nevill
Alpine
W.H. Lease
Sy M.S. Burke
M.S. Burke
Baptist Church Sunday School and Evangelistic Service
At 10 o'clock sharp Sunday School led by A. B. Burton. At 11 o'clock sharp preaching by Pastor Jas. T. Tartt. A second service at 8:15 p.m. features evangelistic singing and preaching with a welcoming message to all attending men and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Burton
Jas. T. Tartt
Christian Church Service and Bible School Schedule
Christian Church announces Bible school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. Everyone invited. Minister H. M. Bandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
H. M. Bandy
For Sale Map of Breswster County Advertised
Advertisement notes a new map of Breswster County showing the Orient Ry and Alpine. It cites Turner's Land Office and an October 15 subscription for the Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breswster County
Turner's Land Office
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W. J. Yeres
Alvine Seema
CIA
Chronicle of Nile
Hell
Methodist Meeting
Anderson Bros., Jewelers Lackey Building
Nonomer
W. T. Henderson
San Francisco
Treansfer
G. Kurt Lange
Vogt's
Alamo Lumber Company
Alamo Lumber Co
Ray Turner
We . Hinson, Exas
Mens Department
Mitchell-Gillett Co
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