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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
3
Leader Isabell Smith leads a Juniors League service featuring Psalms 23 scripture, roll call and a request to answer with a Bible verse. The program includes a childhood story of Moses by Eugene Smith, readings by Gladys Siight and Artie Webb, a Bible drill session and a benediction.
Thoroughbred spaniel pups offered with males priced at 5 dollars and females at 2.50 dollars by Mas M M Mc Fantan in Uvalde Texas.
Local seller L F Durastiat offers choice oak and mesquite wood at very reasonable prices. Interested buyers are instructed to visit the Post Office to see the selection and discuss terms.
Aurint Power Co offers ice delivery to any part of town in any quantity. Buy a book and secure a discount. Telephone 88.
The Orient receivers are expected to finish the line to Alpine before the bonus deadline expires. Fort Stockton’s success in securing the route to that point is welcomed by local business leaders. The Orient’s aim to link with the Southern Pacific for a longer haul remains a key factor in the project.
To Make Extensive Improvement Inc and Grande Telephone Co plan major upgrades to both local exchange and toll lines. Linemen work this week stringing poles toward Marfa to enable direct communication with that city. Underground local exchange construction is planned for Alpine Marfa area. Manager Mansfield notes rising phone use in Alpine necessitating cableing of all lines. A toll line between Alpine and Marathon is also anticipated.
Iron for the new bridge just north of the Avalanche office arrived last week and is being placed on the ground. Contractors expect to start work in the latter part of this week.
Ford Baking Co claims high quality and cleanliness with pure ingredients for bread. Advertising costs 10 cents per loaf or 12 tickets for one dollar, bake daily except Sundays, with a June shipment of coffees and spices planned. Located in east room Masonic building, phone listed, no delivery. Sunday hours 7 to 10 am and 5 to 7 pm.
Two-base hits by Flow Walton Tensley and Warner with three-base hits by Warner Stewart and home runs by Harris. Pitchers Rarey and Williams combined for 15 and 5 strikeouts respectively. Alpine 10 Ft. Davis 6. left on base Alpine 9 Ft. Davis 6. Steals by Stewart Walton Tensley Flow Warner Gerhardt Worthington Wattenbarger and McGaughy. Time 2 hours 20 minutes. Umpire Smith.
Heavy winds swept Alpine last Saturday evening in a rare storm that reached hurricane force briefly. The 75 mph gust toppled outhouses fences and damaged structures, notably the Mar son ic building with cornice and wall blows, and unroofed the ball park grand stand.
Fraternal orders in Alpine elected officers for the new term including A F and A M No 766 W M Townsend and other officers. The article notes appointments pending for other lodge officers and mentions Caldwell needing money to settle by month start. Also reports Miss Sadie Crawford visiting San Jerson with sister Mrs J J Alllen.
Engineer Starnie reports the dam project advancing with large concrete piers being installed to support the structure. When completed, the reservoir will span four square miles, the dam 1200 feet long and 90 feet deep, enabling irrigation for about 20 000 acres.
The Second meeting of the Union Aid Society of Alpine was enthusiastic and enjoyable. The Baptist church was attractively decorated in the society colors with flowers and plants. Mrs. Bass opened with a scripture reading in the president's absence. Papers on The Missions in China Evangelizing the West and A Board of Encouragement to Aid Societies were read by Daugherty Tippett Caldwell. Music by Burton and Graham. Presidents spoke on leadership problems. Each Society reported three months' work. Informal reception at the parsonage followed. Next meeting July 24 at 3 at the Presbyterian church. Membership open to any Aid Society member. Revorrin.
The Caldwells invite worshippers to a Sunday morning Methodist service titled Do We Need the Church and an evening program titled Rocky Ground, encouraging attendance and church fellowship.
The Ft Davis Post reports the town plans a three day Fourth of July celebration from July 2 to 4 with a big barbecue dinner, baseball games, races, and other sports. Citizens of Brewster County are invited to join.
A promotion election held in Marathon precinct last Saturday produced a victory for the pros by six votes. The contest was tight with both sides claiming victory as polls closed.
At a Monday School Board meeting two new teachers and one substitute were elected to fill vacancies after earlier selections declined. Irene Peters of Alpine and May Nixon of Leona were named teachers, with Laura Nixon of Alpine chosen as substitute.
The Summer Normal directors held a key meeting yesterday to plan visitor entertainment. Supt. Page reported many inquiry letters and that all signs pointed to a highly successful session.
R C Goodwin brought in a fine flowing well at his Alpine area farm, one mile west of the town. The test showed a capacity of 100 gallons per minute and may improve with force. His property is noted as one of the prettiest in West Texas and showcases irrigation science.
Classified brief noting a writing outfit offered at low price for quick sale with inquires at the office. Also advertises feed at Taylor's at reasonable prices and watermelons arriving next month at Caldwells, with a contact phone listed as 144.
Last Friday Jno Weyerts hosted members of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Alpine. After the business session the room was cleared and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Weyerts was praised for his hospitality and good hosting by those present.
Alpine Auto Co of Kalamazoo introduces a Michigan 40s model said to be the oldest car seen locally. Auto experts call it the unique car, with local enthusiasts already planning purchases. Townsend aims to place twenty of them before 1913.
The King Diamance arrived Monday morning near the depot and set up a big tent. They present nightly entertainments to general satisfaction. Mr King, the manager, is affable and has won friends among Alpine audiences. Tomorrow night they will perform She Fight and Saturday.
Notice to all Woodmen and Woodmen Circle members that on Sunday afternoon June 9 they must meet at their ramp and march to the cemetery for memorial services conducted by W A Weaxtay and H McCuttoven, clerks.
Church program lists forgiveness of sins with songs by Sun Beams and prayers. Miss Nina Bell Caldwell leads, Gladys Hudleston reads Psalm 32 1 16 and Ruth Jonston Proverb 28 13, Walter Caldwell recites, four Sun Beams sing, Glass White reads Psalm 32 7 11 and Anna Laura Pierce reads Proverbs 8 18.
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