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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
2
The Alpine Publishing Company announces subscription prices of 1.80 in advance with mail delivery options. The notice appears in the Alpine area during June 24, 1915, listing Jares and factors as agents and noting office collection details.
The Legislature enacted strict rules for hotels, restaurants, and meat handling. Fishes must be sterilized in boiling water, water changed every two hours, and fresh eaters encouraged. Violators face prosecution. Hoff and his agents will visit cities statewide to enforce the law.
The Alpine region has experienced ten days of milder than usual weather prompting residents to skip heavier coats. Local retailers report steady sales of light jackets as temperatures trend higher than the seasonal norms.
Mr Wilson expects federal intervention in Mexico and notes El Paso the Queen City of the border will entertain the Press Association next year for a jolly time for all involved.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot urges newspapers to remind readers of the obligation assumed by new citizens. It quotes the oath of renouncing allegiance to foreign powers and discusses voluntary registration as a privilege. The piece also mentions editorial changes at local papers and welcomes new editors in Fort Stockton and Jackson.
Citizens of Marathon plan a community celebration with a barbecue, baseball game, and dance on July 5. The event signals local hospitality and civic spirit amid national political polling efforts seeking opinions on a ranch proposition and administration impacts, with questions sent from national headquarters to assess business sentiment and party dynamics.
A local notice announces ice wagon delivery to all town areas with regular service possible on justified orders. It urges customers to get an ice book to save money and notes no credit business. Also mentions a day current service and a wanted lawyer ad from Alpine.
Arrivals and activities in El Paso include Mrs. Mile J Dalton and city teachers engaging with modern school programs linked to the Gary Indiana system. The Star Theatre offered free tickets to students. Miss Olive McConnell of Taylor enters the formal, while State Supt Doughty plans a visit timed with a cowboy supper. In Portales, Ada Fulcher returns to duties at the formal. The Undersigner was named Temporary Administrator of J S Skaggs estate by Brewster County Probate Court on June 5 1915. creditors must file claims by August 6 1915.
The Alpine wedding of Clay Holland son of Mr and Mrs J R Holland to Edna Bowers took place in Marfa yesterday afternoon. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Cloudcroft New Mexico for a few weeks before joining Holland’s ranch in New Mexico. The Alpine Furniture Co advertises Iceless refrigerators priced at six and seven dollars and electric “American Beauty” gas lamps at 2 25 each with limited stock.
Alpine Chapter Order of Eastern Star installed officers last Friday night led by Worthy Matron Mrs Cas Edwards and Worthy Protector W E Caldwell. Secretary Mrs R E Dougherty treasurer Mrs J C Bird conductress Miss Mayer Young and other officers listed with Ada Ruth Esther Martha Electa Sentinel Jeff Wade. Refreshments including sherbet cake and punch followed the meeting.
Adminstrator C W Livingston of Brewster County Texas invites all debtors to settle and all creditors to present claims against the estate of J T Weaver Jr deceased. Claims should be presented at Alpine Texas residence. Advertisement 6-24-4w Bible school 10 a m preaching 11 a m prayer meeting 4 30 p m Wednesday 4 15 p m minister M Bandy invites all to attend.
Alpine housewives urged to prepare for a potential epidemic from invading dust storms. A Wizard map promises minimal daily cleaning to keep homes sanitary. The Wizard carpet sweep reduces dust and moths. Alpine Hardware Co. advertises maps for 75 cents or 1.50 dollars.
W. T. Henderson advertises Galloway cattle for sale in Aunt Texas. The brief notice notes available stock and sale listing.
A sheriff sale notice from Brewster County Texas states that on July 6, 1915, at the Alpine court house, Block 89 Hancock addition Alpine will be sold for cash as the property of A M Turney. The notice cites a May 6 1915 district court order and a judgment in favor D Hanis Brick and Tile Co for 638 18 dollars with costs. Publication will run weekly for three weeks in the Alpine Avalanche.
For sale a Studebaner buckboard and heavy driving harness offered by Neal Tanquary of Ft. Stockton Texas. Advt.6-3-3t.
The Commissioners Court of Brewster County Texas invites bids for construction of two bridges over Paisano Creek and Nevill Draw. Bids close at 10:00 a.m. July 9 1915 at Alpine Court House. bid must be on the County form with a $200 bid bond. The court may reject any or all bids to protect county interests.
The Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 0 o'clock sharp with B Butoh leading. Evening preaching at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service at 8 15 p m with Pastor Jas T Tartt inviting a glad hand from every man.
The Presbyterian Church holds morning services on the second and fourth Sundays at 1 a.m. and an evening service at 8:15 p.m. Sunday school meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. Rev. W. B. Bloys is the pastor. Coal Wood Grain Caldwell Advt tf.
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