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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
6
Alpine residents attended a busy period with visitors from Fort Davis and Crowley La. weddings births and births. Oil and gas development plans near Presidio and Marathon drew attention as crews arrived. Local dignitaries and soldiers were celebrated during the town’s homecoming and a patriotic event with Rev. Clarence S. McClellan and others in attendance.
Gratitude goes to chairmen of the Celebration Committees, citizens who contributed financially, the marshal of the day, meat carriers, and the lights crew for their untiring efforts. The writer credits the spirit of willingness and shared appreciation for the success and splendid results of the celebration.
Reverend Ray thanks the Alpine church and residents for support and the Woman's Missionary Society for a 100 dollar purse to cover travel to Dallas for throat treatment. He expresses gratitude beyond words from himself and his family for the generosity and help.
Public notice that City of Alpine taxes for 1919 are due at City Offices in the Masonic Temple. Taxes unpaid by August 31, 1919 become delinquent with penalty and interest accruing.
The revival at the Methodist Church, led by Rev. R. B. Freeman with strong but non sensational preaching, attracts growing attendance. Officials anticipate moving to a larger building as crowds increase, with daily services at 10 am and 8 30 pm through next week.
Notice to contractors bid by six o'clock P M at Alpine Mercantile West Telegraph Office. Complete bid with guarantee. reserve right to reject any or all bids. Western District officers met at Fort Davis. Alpine chosen as Christian Endeavor in September. Attendees included Rev Netterville Seley Rex and H W Ferguson Stroud plus families.
Morning events included a tight Brewster County Cow Pony Race won by Rondo aboard the Gage horse owned by Hord and Dial with Wilson’s Anja second and Roy Stillwell’s pony third. Afternoon goal roping saw Joe Parker Hovey take first with 90 dollars and 1% seconds, Lewis Jones El Dorado second with 60 dollars and 13?4 seconds, John Young Alpine and Jack Dalton Pecos tied for third at 25 dollars. A hospital corps game ended 8 to 6 in favor of Ale.
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