This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
3
Frank Rogers plans to depart for Palacios this week as Local and Personal items list visits and travels in Alpine. Citizens and merchants advertise seed, feed, and farm supplies while residents like Miss Carrie Kitchen and Mrs. L. Simmons visit relatives and return home.
Normal notes mention Miss Roberta Hooks of San Anderson as among the late rivals in the event.
Mr W P Flow buys two lots from M S Burke north of the steam laundry and plans a residence soon. Unidentified dead man found near Alpine road. inquest rules death natural. No IDs on clothing. likely unknown to family, aged 20 to 25. Deceased ill with consumption, may have died from exposure after traveling with burro. Relatives may not be found. Nearby prior discovery of a second corpse sparked speculation, but this case is ruled natural.
Notice is hereby given that have this day withdrawn permission heretofore given any land agents or broker to sell my real estate holdings in Alpine. W. J. Yates. I Advt-6-25-41.
Mr Jimmie McCall sold his barber shop to Gaston White of Marathon who expects to take possession immediately. McCall plans to engage in the stock business thereafter.
Austin reports a state attorney general ruling that all Texas waters, artificial or natural, must be accessible to fishermen. Private fishing preserves and clubs lose exclusive rights as the public may fish in bodies of water over thirty feet wide without permits.
We express appreciation for the generous pledging given by Ladies Aid and the Christian church and friends who helped. We wish them years of usefulness and happiness. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bandy Mooney to lend. Money to lend at 10 percent interest. Only best security accepted. Apply this office Advt 6 18 2t.
The Avalanche highlights Democratic candidates with two exceptions Clyde Buttrill and Jim P Wilson. Buttrill has been appointed county treasurer to fill the late D D York’s term, praised for business skill and integrity. Wilson, long time Democrat, seeks County Democratic Executive Committee chair, credited with aiding the party’s recovery in West Texas.
Buy with $500 down and $35 monthly payments with no interest. Six rooms include bath sleeping porch and large living porch. Nice lawn and shade trees. For details contact Box 304 Alpine Texas or Phone 180. Ad-6-25-tf.
Dr R E Taylor formerly Alpine resident now living in Ft Stockton has decided to become a citizen of Alpine again with his wife. The notice invites locals to bring hides to Caldwell and notes the couple’s reunion with their many friends in the area.
Methodist Church lists services and activities. Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Junior League at 4 p.m. Prayer meeting 8 p.m. Wednesday. A cordial welcome to all. H.M. Smith, Pastor.
Public invited to weekly service every Sunday night at 18 15 hosted in Woodmen hall over Alpine Hardware. Rev R C Gildas Taylor Rector leads the service in the parish.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.