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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
3
Daisy Bread and Alpine goods feature prominently as local merchants promote bakery items tires repairs and feed. Names like W E Caldwell Hovey Marathon Maria and Marfa appear amid notes of visitors shoppers and ongoing revival services with brief updates on residents and a minor train accident near Alpine.
A scramble for Sul Ross Normal College land includes bids from W T Henderson 100 acres for 4000 dollars, Mrs W L Means 100 acres with options totaling 375000 dollars, J P Wilson 100 acres, and W H Funk offering blocks and free tracts near Orient railroad. The Star notes for site requirements total about 180 acres, with 100 acres for site and 80 for farm demonstration. Local residents and officials discuss costs and arrangements as Alpine preparations continue.
Superintendent E R Bentley assigns public school faculty for 1917 18 with teachers listed by grades and subjects Ray Camp principal high school teaches literature history geometry arithmetic physiology Eleanor Bennett teaches English general science physics algebra Ruth Morrist teaches Latin algebra Spanish geometry anatomy Elizabeth Ham handles shorthand typing bookkeeping commercial arithmetic Mary Watlington teaches English history geography spelling Anna Linn handles reading history geography spelling Leone Win teaches cooking sewing John W Sherman directs training English and first grade Emma Haswilton Mrs Irene Peters Mrs E J Purcell assigned to various grades and primary M P Stover as principal The assignments in the red fourth and fifth grades of American school are tentative.
There is currently no tennis organization in Ennis. A meeting is called for Friday at 7 30 PM at the tennis courts to reorganize for the upcoming season. All who wish to play are urged to attend led by Homer Ferguson secretary treasurer.
Railway timetable fragment lists trains including West Bound No 10268 at 8 05 a m and No 101 at 4 34 p m along with notes on hay grain and agents Devane and Caldwell in a sparse schedule snippet.
Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by a sermon at 11 a.m. No other services are scheduled as the pastor will be out of the area.
The notice promotes Sunday School at Methodist Church with a June theme King Solomon's Temple urging all members and teachers to invite everyone. It emphasizes inclusivity and participation, aiming to reach all people at both morning and evening sessions.
The Baptist church at 7 invites every young person in Alpine to attend the Christian Endeavor Society, urging active participation for spiritual growth and community involvement.
Sunday at Marfa reflected a quiet day with locals gathering for informal leisure and small community happenings. The piece notes laid back pace, casual conversations, and the overall atmosphere shaping the town’s weekend mood.
Notice advertises cleaning and pressing services with pricing by garment. It warns against trespass on the property and mentions penalties under the law. Names referenced include Jens Jason W James and W. E. Caldwell with unclear context.
The Alpine Chapter of the Texas Food Production Society organized its first meeting electing officers including Anna D. Linn secretary and George Martin first vice president. Committees on speakers named, many members pledged to boost food production and reduce waste to conserve food for the people.
Pearl White stars in the moving picture serial Pearl of the Army to entertain Friday night audiences. The first episode screens next Friday with more than one hundred installments promised, highlighting a scheduling push amid summer nights at the Star theater.
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