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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
2
The Alpine community is urged to back Hobby for Governor as the paper notes the pledge meeting at the school house tomorrow and calls for women to register within fifteen days. The editor endorses Hobby, cites his support for schools, and reflects on political participation.
Christian Endeavor program notes the Power of the Cross in Minea with Scripture references from 1 Kings and Galatians. Speakers include Miss Mann and Mrs L Murphy as part of the session at the Presbyterian hotel.
Miss Thalia Gillett travels to Chicago to take a summer course in public school music at Northwestern University. She is already regarded as one of the region’s top public school music teachers, and this training will benefit Alpine schools.
Sunday church services listed for Methodist and Presbyterian congregations with morning sermons on psalms and worship details. Also announces a 1918 water rights hearing on Pecos River by the Texas Board of Water Engineers with dates, locations, and officials named.
The State of Texas issues a writ to publish for ten days in Brewster County a notice of probate for John C Stewart deceased. The County Court of Brewster announces a hearing on the third Monday in August 191K to consider an application for the will and testament and administration. Interested parties must appear to contest, failing which they may be barred. The writ is issued by Clerk AUS BURK, Deputy.
The Commissioners' Court will convene as a Board of Equalization on July 3, 1918 to hear all evidence from parties notified to appear before the board. W. H. Lease, County Clerk, Brewster County, Texas, by M. S. Burk, Debaty.
H Yates adlery faces prosecution for trespassing while Wi T Pletcher serves as manager. The fragmentary note implies legal action pending over unauthorized entry.
Edwards Motor Co pledges the president Mrs Adeline Whiteside to a home in Breavond last night. She was accompanied to San Antonio by her grandmother Mes Leverett. The ad touts spot cash pricing and better equipment, with mentions of H Yates Saddlery and offerings for auto needs.
Regional classifieds advertise Wicks for Perfection Oil and stoves at Alpine Furniture Co. plus dairy cattle from Maria Dairy and a lease on land. Ads urge spot cash transactions, joining the War Savings Society, and inquiries to the Avalanche office and Edwards Motor Co.
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