Local items span Jeff Davis and Alpine communities
Ben Pruitt of Jeff Davis County visited the city on Monday. A string of Alpine visitors includes Mr and Mrs Vernon McIntyre of Marathon, Thalia Gillett returning from El Paso, and Mrs F W Ater greatly improving after illness. The Avalanche notes Ed Dodson’s vacation from the printing plant, while Mrs Bess Ayers handles operations in his absence. Journal items cover fishing trips, wool shipments to San Angelo, drugstore staff changes, and forthcoming mail contracts for Terlingua starting July 1. The piece references war news, front-line tolls, and routine local business and personnel movements through Alpine and surrounding towns.
Revival Meeting Led by Lowrey to Be Held in Alpine
Lowrey of Worth Texas will conduct a revival in Alpine inviting all churches to participate. The aim is to draw unconverted people to change their hearts and join their church. Lowrey is described as a highly successful evangelist who has led revivals across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowrey
Worth
Texas
Alpine
Belive
United States
Keee
Alpine Transfer Inc Names New Manager After Shakeup
At a stockholders meeting Alpine Transfer Inc. elected Leonard Alkedredge to succeed Fal Davidson as manager after Davidson tendered his express from the corporation. The notice expresses regret at Mr Davidson’s departure and outlines hopes to continue solid management and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Transfer Inc
Fal Davidson
Coompany
Leonard Alkdredge
Davidson
White
Davison
Mariposa Mining Co Opens New City Office
The Mariposa Mining Company has established a new city office to conduct most business. Mr Newell will render a considerable portion of duties from the new location.
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Mariposa Mining Company
Aanger
Newell
New Train Schedule and Arrival Details
A new schedule shows Southern Pacific No. 102 arriving at 10 25 p m with a departure listed at 1 59 p m for the incoming train. West Round and Lee Shuler are noted in the street scene as the report details transit activity and local scrutiny.
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GM. & Oonent
A.mouthern Pacific
Program for Christian Endeavor Sunday June 1918
The program lists a Muss. Progress in Grace lesson from 2 Peter and a special meeting at the Presbyterian Church at five o clock. Mrs D R w Jax 2:14 26 and Dro Polar Meeting are noted as planned events with urging attendance and mention of interesting business to be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita Cox
D. Rw Jax
Presbyterian Church
Party to California Leaves for Six Week Trip
Mrs J Herkeley and Mrs J He Messer travel with Mansey Wilson to California. The party plans a six week stay while Wilson tends the shipyard and Gordley drives the car back.
Meeting of Board of Equalization Notice
Notice is hereby given that the court will meet before said Board in Brewster County Texas. By M S Burke Deputy.
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Mers’ Court
W. HT
Brewster County
Texas
M.S. Burke
Maso nic Hall Installation Features Masons Officers
At the Maso nic Hall an enjoyable installation marked the year’s start with officers named: Worthy Matron Violet L Worthy Patron Homer W Fergus, Associate Matron Elizabeth Dougherty Lacy, and others. A musical program followed with Mrs Elizabeth Dougherty and Mrs Ethel Moss entertaining. refreshments included cream, sandwiches, and various goodies.
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Masonic Hall
Worthy
Violet L. Worthy
Homer W Fergus
Eliezebeth Dougherty Abeth Dougher Lacy
Walton
Mosswater
Nellie Ferguson Adair
Clara Berkele Ruth
le Met
Bessie Jord
Martha
Brewster County Justice Court Citation
The sheriff and constable issue a notice to appear in Brewster County Justice Court Texas on a specified date. The document references land value, a caveat, and execution of a land deed, with dates and officials listed.
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Trans
Brewster County
Herchy
Carl
Aida
Justice Court
Texas
Justice of the Peace
Rewster County
Tex
A M Polsprove Homecoming Greeting
A hearty welcome awaits you home proclaimed by HJ Reemtsma pastor in a brief community note acknowledging A M Polsprove returning.
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HJ. Reemtsma
Methodist Church Day School Invites Worship This Sunday
The message urges attendance at the Methodist Church day school at 10 am and invites all to worship, signed by Pastor J L Messer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simday
Ws Twody
Messer
Announcements of Democratic primary offices and candidates
Announcements list several Democratic primary actions and candidates including Claude I. Hubspeth in Texas District races, Zach Lamar Cobb and R. M. Dudley in state contests, McFarland in Alpine, W. P. Jones in Del Rio, with references to July 23 and district designations. The terse item notes public office action and party nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Congress
Claude I. Hubspeth
District of Texas
Notice Cowboys Cash for Old Saddles and Repairs
Local notice invites customers to trade in old saddles for cash toward new ones. Tom promises matched value and quality in both workmanship and materials. Contact via phone at St Hi or Yates for details.
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Tom
St . Hi
John Young Arrives in France Amid Disappointment
John Young lands in France after a long trip and notes disappointment at not being able to proceed with his companion. The arrival is reported with brief remarks on his mood and expectations as the unit resumes movement.
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John Young
France
Over the Top Auto Review Courtesy by Mars Alpine
An incomplete notice describes a car review setup by H. Yate and the couple Mr and Mrs Austin Cattan. It references a Mars Alpine for a forward presentation and proper addition of addresses in a local auto service context.
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Austin Cattan
Stpr
Ress
For Sale Announcement From The Avalanche
Type for sale listing notes about 200 pounds of 1Ipt type with condition details. Incoming this week is another shipment of Dandee Chick Feed ad Dandee Scratch Feed from Cash Grocery Co.
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Ben Pruitt
Jeff Davis County
Maria
Vernon McIntyre
Marathon
Alpine Montag
Thalia Gillett
el Paso
FW. Ater
Garnett
Devil's River
A. F. Thrift
Mitchell-Gillett Company
Paso
Mrs
Jim
Avalanche of
Esi County
San Angelo
Edeline Jones
The
Slight’s Drug Store
Ed Dodson
Avalanche
Ozona
Christoval
del Rio
Houston Post
Fiditor Livingston
E.bentley
Bess Ayers
J. D. Bird
Miss Mice Harrison
Ben A. Tay Frank Woodward
Bird
Medina Lake
Christi
Willia Jackson
John W. Sherman
Sherman
J. H Derrick
Hays Hord
San Antonio
Jason Wight
Lewis Starnes
Houston
Ryis Fine
R.€. McKenney
Willie Ma
McKinney
Mr. Radin
Miss McKenney
Nulcasm
Memphis
Casner
Gainesville
Dior Liang
Iiss
Tary Gillett
UNC
Lee Shuler
the Kaiser
Berlin
Marfa
California
Board OF Equalization
S. Has
A. M. Polsprove
Democratic Pri
Congress
Kaiser Zach Lamar Cobb
R. M. Dudley
McM. McFarland
W.P. Jones
del Ri
F. F. Townsend
J. Allen Walton
J.Q. Henry
Ivy H. Burney
Uvalte
WH. Seal
M.T. Chastain
M. Turney
Wrel
Clarence Hord
Fletcher
J. M. Wort
W. R. Cartledg
W. D. Barcham
D.C. Walke
Sth
W. F. Caldwell
Hrander
Episcopal
Pam
Cane
Lima
Daiy Chee
Hye Te
Rhyt
A . Oe
Getoar
Byron Gist
Stan LiQuip
Love Brothers High Standard Paints
Alpine Lumber Co
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