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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
3
A stream of local and personal items notes visitors residents and guests in Alpine and surrounding areas. Names include Judge Van Sickle Advte Ross Peters Meriwether Burke and many others with trips to San Antonio El Paso Pecos Marathon and Terlingua. Local officials and dentists announce visits and events while social notes mark weddings anniversaries and family connections.
Alpine will be well represented at the Cattlemen's convention meeting in Houston on March 20. The following individuals have berths in the special sleeper for the Alpine party: Mr. and Mrs. J. J. D. Jackson and Una Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Jim P. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Kimball. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tertty. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Henderson. Messrs. Sam Harmon, J. J. Oliver, H. B. English, W. L. Stone, Robt. Evan Clyde Battrill and J. A. Wilson.
The Rawards Motor Co. reports multiple car transfers. Chandler touring car to John Young, Chalmers 6 0 roadster to Dr. J. R. Middlebrook, Chalmers 6-30 touring car to Eugene Parr, Chalmers 6-30 touring car to S. Seales, Chalmers 6-30 touring car to W. D. Measdaw, Dodge touring car to T. Ward of Marathon, Maxwell 25 touring car to Alpine Transfer, Maxwell 25 touring car to Claud.
Alpine mourns the sudden death of Glenn Kokernot at his father’s home in San Antonio after a brief illness. Born 1888 in Alpine, he grew into a respected rancher in Brewster County with his father, survived by his widow, two sons, three sisters, a father, and a grandmother. Services were set for 4 PM at the Laurel Heights Methodist church. interment in Alamo Masonic cemetery.
The Goliad Guard reports the death of Mrs Bettie Taylor Hord in San Antonio on February 18. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery after a ceremony in Alpine, where she had lived with her sons. She was widow of Sid Hord and daughter of Joe and Mrs Taylor, survived by several children and many relatives. Distant relatives attended including Joe, Herschel, Clifford, Foster, Hayes, Myra Hord. Mrs J N Simmons of Lavernia. Mrs Lackey of Alpine. T C Taylor of Sanderson. Henry Taylor of Junction. L C Taylor of Rock Springs and Taylor. Fry of San Antonio. Nonconsecutive items note bids for a new Baptist church in Alpine, with inspections at Rev Jas T Tarte's home, and for wrecking the old church and moving the parsonage. Bids open March 5, 1916. right to reject any or all bids reserved by James W. Tarte, Pastor Kirst Baptist Church.
Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. Chester H. Terrell hosted a six course birthday dinner for herself and her daughter Marion. The dining room featured a carnation centerpiece and guests included Mesdames J. A. Hardy T. G. Webb Harry Spanell Marion Webb Holland Spanell Francie Gillett and Virginia Hardy.
Alpine steam Laundry comes under new management with Mr. Thos Imboden of El Paso in charge and Mr. G W Mathews of El Paso assisting. Imboden brings twenty years of experience and promises Alpine residents service equal to anywhere.
J A Johnson expresses gratitude to Alpine residents for kindness during his stay at the Carlsbad state sanatorium in Texas. He notes the help received and prays for blessings on the community.
A millinery opening is announced for March eleventh. The event promotes new hats and accessories with available stock and demonstrations. Local shoppers are invited to visit the shop during the day.
The Power Co announces arrival of a new 80 horsepower gas engine plus a spare engine. Manager Crawford expects to begin day current service within one or two weeks. The engines provide redundancy for the big unit in case of breakdown.
The Avalanche column lists several new announcees to study for informed voting. Later this week the paper will discuss those who announced this week. J. R. Holland returns home from a visit to El Paso.
A. J. Tippit announces receipt of arsenite of lead and sulphur spray claimed best for fruit trees and flowers. He offers to supply orders upon notification.
Geo H Marler and Miss Jimmie Wade were married Sunday night at Wade home. The bride, an 84 charming young woman with many friends in Alpine and Ozona, weds Geo H Marler who came from Big Lake and works at Radford Grocery Co. They will reside in Alpine. Also noted is Mrs. N P Barclay of Marfa visiting Mrs. C A Brown. An advertising notice follows.
Mat Smith advertises readiness to perform dirt work including tanking dams and road construction. Open to discussing terms with potential clients and invites contact at P O Box 485 Alpine Texas.
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