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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
5
Alpine readers get a snapshot of community life with notices of cement work by B. E. Braden, new car purchases by Mrs. L. G. Kokernot and J. D. Jackson, visits by residents from Fort Stockton and Marathon, and local business boosts. Also noted are forthcoming repairs, car and truck activity, Red Cross work, and eye care services at Paull Q. Mills.
Hon J D Jackson received a Wednesday letter from CB Hudspeth stating that letters to Senator Kendrick and others helped secure an additional 100000 for predator control. The Senate committee raised the appropriation to a total of 489000, awaiting conference committee action to finalize passage.
Miss Helen Palmanteer of Alabama and C George Wood of Marfa wed at the Christian Church Alpine. The Y P S C and Endeavor group planned a 5 p.m. reception with refreshments. The couple will live in Alpine while Mr Woodburg is stationed nearby.
Rev Clarence McClellan Jr rector invites all to church school Sundays at 10 am at Mrs Frank E Gillett residence and evening prayers with sermon. Monday 8 30 pm at Presbyterian Church the sermon topic is The Desire For Church Unity.
Exciting game saw all business houses close at 3 p.m. Friday for a charity match between the Business Men and the Alpine Sluggers. Gillett and Votan starred, Mills, Herschel, Baines, and Hays contributed notable plays, with proceeds funding new suits for the regular team. A rematch is planned for Wednesday.
The Masonic Lodge held elections on Saturday night with B Sandifer chosen as Worshipful Master. W F Col ecretary and R A Wad MTiler were elected to key posts, along with A A Newell and B F Berk as other officers. Senior and Junior Stewards were also named.
A Maine High School 1919 1920 prize is described as a splendid gift from Wm Ramo 1 Board. The item is praised as evidence of hearty cooperation between Alpine business men and the Public School system.
Mrs. RE C Daugherty offers home purchases with rent money. One home priced at 1750 dollars with 20 percent cash down and 17 50 monthly interest. Two houses offered at 730 and 600 dollars cash, balance 10 dollars monthly. Discount for cash. See Mrs. Daugherty at The Novelty.
A $5,000 reward is offered for authentic information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who shot my son, Charles Andrew Downie, on the evening of May 12 1919 near the Pump House 1 in Sanderson Texas. Communications to Judge G J Henshaw Sanderson Texas.
Morgan Terry and Delmar Collins arrived Saturday from Camp Bowie where they were discharged June 11. These boys served in France for more than a year, and their families and friends are glad to have them home. The note mentions Alpine and a visit plan by Mrs. Iner W. Ferguson to Elsa.
B S Holliman of El Paso, railway official, met with local business men and inspected the Alpine area. He expressed enthusiasm about the outlook for Alpine and offered to assist in securing a park on railroad grounds near the station.
Old auto top shop offers seat covers ready made in one grade and invites customers to view options. Experienced workmen and fair pricing highlighted by GM Yates Saddlery.
Cattle listing offering 100 head of well graded Hereford stock cattle. Includes cows and calves and dry stock of various ages in fine shape. Price 40 dollars per head. Send for particulars to Middleton Spicewood Texas. Also five room Sul Ross Cafe request and bakery stand details by S J McSpadden for day and night operations.
A meeting of the committees to organize Banner Day on July 25 was held Saturday. A Newell led a general plan assigning roles across entertainment, sports, parade, and publicity. The aim is to welcome back soldiers with the same spirit shown during their wartime service.
Alpine defeated Marfa in a closely contested game. Youngblood stood at plate with a trusted bat, sending a runner home as a large home crowd and visitors from Marfa watched. Both sides traded chances over nine innings with late drama in extras.
Allamore Texas hosts a Skillman Grove camp meeting on June 23 1919 to organize the August Blois Camp Meeting. Dr Irvin of Fort Davis preaches at 11 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. ministers L R Millian and others attend for a religious social gathering with lunch.
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