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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
5
Community tidbits list Sul Ross Cafe as a hub for meals and social updates, with arrivals and visits in Alpine. Items mention B E Braden cement work, eye care from Paul Q Mills, local merchants, and residents like Mrs T A Spencer and Jno M Anderson. A birth is noted and several service notices appear for cakes, milk, and top recovery services.
Rev. H. J. Reemtsma returned from a month long vacation and received the B D degree from Dubuque College after attending the General Assembly at St Louis. He is now a bachelor in more ways than one and has an old Marian home in Dakota.
E. E. Townsene, Tax Collector, states all occupation taxes are payable four in advance and warns the Tax Collector will file complaints against those who have not paid. Some are paying, why not all? Skating Rinks, Picture Shows, and all Cigarette Dealers are among taxable occupations.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hancock and Bertha Mae, Mr. and Mrs IC. A. Brown, and Mr. and Mrs Jim Newton of Hondo left Monday for an automobile California and other western points. The party is well equipped for comfort and will visit major Pacific Coast attractions over several weeks.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to Alpine neighbors for sympathy and help during the illness and death of their daughter baby. They note the beautiful floral offering and send blessings to all who assisted. Mr and Mrs G K Lange.
Your Eyes 1 will be at the Optical Depart ment of Paul Q. Mills Jewelry Store for a few days. T will examine your eyes and fit your class correctly. T can help your view and your headaches. D. L. WILSON, DR. D. & S. Owing to the illness of Rev Clarence S. McClelland the service which was to have been held last Monday night has been postponed. He is under care for a physician but hopes to hold the service next Monday night at the Presbyterian Church.
G H Yates Saddlery advertises auto top replacement services with in stock materials in grades, experienced workmen, and right prices. Offers to show options and seat covers to order.
A Red Cross film series starts next Tuesday at Star Theater and runs weekly. Shown through cooperation between Mr Means the local RC unit and divisional RC authorities, the program will feature varied short films.
The New Tailor Shop is now open and ready for business offering cleaning and pressing with alterations as a specialty. All work guaranteed. Standard Tailors located across street east of Courthouse. St John Gillett was due to land yesterday. Mrs Burn Phelps left Monday for San Antonio. For rent two five roomed houses apply to S J McSpadden. Ice cream and cake on Sunday menu at the Ritchey Hotel. Chicken dinner Sunday at the Ritchey Hotel. Alpine Bottling Works offers sale to dealers. Wanted one car of refused saddle horses must be cheap and fat. One car of small mares. L C Bennett Gonzales Tex.
Church School at Mrs Frank EF Gillett residence each Sunday at 10 o clock. Evening Prayer with sermon by the rector Monday at 8 13 o clock in the Presbyterian Church. Subject of sermon Holy Trinity and Daily Life. All are invited to attend.
Mrs R F DcDaugherty offers for immediate sale her home at 1750 dollars and two adjoining rental houses at 750 and 400 dollars. Terms include 20 percent cash, balance 10 dollars monthly with interest included. A cash deal of 2500 dollars for all three is offered. TheLots alone exceed 1000 dollars. No agent commission. Homes need updates. rent houses need porch and bath. Investment potential quoted as 20 9 percent, with Alpine growth context. Property near town, Normal, public school, south facing. For more details visit Novelty Store.
Tomorrow night Alpine hosts a lively roller skating event at Roof Garden Rink with free voting cards to pick the funniest lady and the funniest gentleman. The playful costumes promise harmless amusement and a cheerful community gathering.
The notice lists Bible school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and 8 30 p m with S Netterville as minister. It notes economic feeds for barley and corn and mentions Texas Motor Co as supplier.
Sunday in James Episcopal Church Sunday School at 10 at Mrs Frank Gillett home. Services Monday at 8 15 p m in Presbyterian church. All welcome led by Rev CS McClellan BD Rector.
Presbyterian Church announces Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 am Morning Worship at 11 am and Evening Worship at 3 pm A hearty welcome awaits attendees Pastor H J Reemtsma
Church announces evening service led by Pastor W. P. Ray at 7:45 PM with preacher Ma. M. and 8:15 theme titled The Stealing. Attendees invited to attend the sermon at Bly, P. A. location.
Methodist Church announces Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent W F Wollett. Preaching at 11 a.m. and Epworth League at 7 15 p.m. Evening service at 8 15 p.m. all are invited by Pastor J W Walker.
A reader describes a fine toothed rake handy for weeding and raking among young plants. The design shows how the wire teeth are spaced for easy use, with illustrations detailing the full construction and placement of the tines for effective gardening.
Notice states John C. Wedin and H Mason dissolve partnership of Big Bend Motor Company Marathon Texas on June 1 1919 and collect debts due to firm. Witnesses confirm by signing.
A Marfa Texas ad offers Black Leg Serum 1 to vaccinate calves with any serum type. Large supply of serums on hand. Write or phone Dr A J Hoffman for details.
Persons taking wood water or trespass in any of the O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespassing. HLT. Fletcher Manager. Let us do your printing.
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