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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
8
The Alpine area showcases a Baptist church service schedule and community notices. Articles mention emancipation commemorations by the Colored Fraternity, large-acre land offers in Brewster and Brewster counties, and local real estate and business moves including a butcher shop expansion and new Terlingua correspondent.
Dr Herkeley visited Sanderson while Steve Ferguson returned from De, Louis Harmon of Marathon visited Alpine this week, Shep Casey in Alpine last Saturday, Mrs Russek joined husband in El Paso, county to hold a local option election. Mrs Wennett of Marfa visited relatives, Mr Wease from Marfa spent Sunday, JB Irving sold 1900 two year old steers privately, Judge Gillis of Del Rio in Alpine, AS Gage inspecting ranches, JD Jackson and family back from Holland, W T Karns from Houston arrived to the McCutcheon ranch, Miss Ellen Hord improving, Mrs Lou Battrill bitten by rattlesnake but recovering, Mrs Clay Roberts of Marathon visiting WCG Nations’ family, Chas Pruett returned from Alamo City Commercial College in San Antonio, ice cream and cold drinks advertised, W McIntyre sold residence to J Madenfort planning a new house, W Gourley building a ranch house, Sol Richardson, Jack Dawson, Walter Means from Terlingua to Alpine, George Mackburn going to Marfa to meet Mrs Foster, Florence Phelps returned from Marcos, Mosars Flecher and Baker from Mareval Texas arrived, Dr Reeve offering eye tests and glasses, Dr DcCormick representing Kisner Cattle Co buying cattle. yearling prices around 15.
Advertisers claim Grandma's Diarrhoea Cure has curative qualities and strong endorsements. They say it provides the quickest relief for stomach trouble and leaves the system in a healthier condition.
Announcement for a stage line operating between Marathon and Terlingua. Departure from Marathon Mondays at 8 am with Tuesday and Friday arrivals, return Thursday departure from Terlingua. Round trip fare 314 dollars. Emphasizes quick service, special care for lady passengers, and trunk packages carried.
A Philadelphia based remedy offers a home cure for drinking problems claiming it neutralizes cravings without public exposure. The ad promises guaranteed cures for hard cases, price one dollar, with confidential correspondence and medical guidance upon request.
County Clerk M A Koya issued a marriage license this week to Jack Dawson and Dora Kennett. The text also discusses investment prospects in Corsicana Oil and Marble, noting oil chances and marble reserves, with about 40000 spent this year to develop marble and employ around 40 workers.
Prof Houton cites ten years of travel noting Greens August Flower as the best remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach derangements and constipation. He says it helps tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits and offers sample bottles at Sharp Bros Alpine Texas. Sold by dealers in civilized countries.
A garbled note suggests a missed prompt from a delivery window. The message appears to reference timing and promptness in service without clear names or locations. No further verifiable details are present.
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