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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
2
A brief notice from the county clerk references John D Young and W H Lease in a filing related to reestablishment or reentry. Details are sparse in the fragmented OCR, but the items involve clerical actions affecting tenure or property interests within county records.
The revival meetings progress steadily with good attendance at each service. Last night the preacher attacked sins and vice, calling out swearing gambling drinking and modern debauchery. Singers Clark and Combie stood out as top soloists in a strong nightly program.
Mr Tipit reports searches of his trees have not found damage from recent freezes. Other locals recall earlier hard freezes and a bumper crop prediction. A second freeze last night raises hopes fruit remains largely uninjured.
Henry Kyle Ray born June 22 1919 died February 25 1920 beloved son of W P Ray. The family mourns a cheerful infant with beaming eyes and a dimpled smile. The note asks parents to grieve, trust God, and seek comfort in heaven.
An Alpine ad touts Adler-ika a glycerine buckthorn bark mix for stomach gas and sour stomach. It promises bowel cleansing and elimination of abdominal pain, claiming to prevent appendicitis and cure constipation with one spoonful noted by a user.
U S Netterville born March 24 1884 in Orange Texas died March 1 1920 in Alpine Texas. Survived by wife and Mary Jane its only child mother and brother George Netterville. Services at the Christian Church Tuesday at 10 conducted by Prof Ray M Camp with Revs Reemstman Walker McTellan King Crimm. Remains interred in Alpine cemetery.
G E Floyd 3 Be Floyd died at his Alpine home February 24 1920 funeral held from First Baptist Church February 24 He came to Alpine nine years ago for his health and lived here since a Christian Baptist member with many friends who stood by him through years of suffering
Fragments indicate a plan to raise funds or gifts from friends to support the Avalanche. The text shows a pledge of a gift once a sufficient amount is on hand, but specifics such as amounts or recipients are missing. The readable portion notes intention and timing without clear names or dates.
We thank our many friends for the tender expressions of sympathy for our beloved son John Monroe Rector. We are grateful for the beautiful words and prayers. May God bless you all. Minnie Moseley and family
The family thanks friends for loving kindness during illness and death. They acknowledge empathy, floral offerings, and the Woodmen of the World for a beautiful funeral service. Sincere wishes for blessings to all who cared, from Mrs. John S. Henderson and children, Mrs. Eugene Matthews, Mrs. Larkin C. Smith, and Miss Abbie Henderson.
W P Ray and family express heartfelt thanks to Alpine residents for support during illness and the loss of their infant. They credit Doctors Middlebrook and Taylor for their care, note divine will, and acknowledge financial assistance and generous sympathy from the community.
A Stockton community note extends sincere gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and death of V. U.S. Netterville. The family names Mary Jane Netterville Mrs. T. P. Givens and Geo. R. Netterville among those expressing thanks and remembrance.
Notice announces city election on the first Tuesday in April 1920 to elect a Mayor and two Commissioners. Judges and clerks named. Election held under state laws. returns due within two days. Dated March 3 1920. Signed by Mayor Benj F Berkeley.
Taxpayers must file income tax returns for the year 1010 by Monday March 15. Returns should be accompanied by cash or check payments to Alexander Collector of Texas. Penalties apply for late filing beyond the due date March 18.
The notice lists Chapter No. 132 C. B. meeting details with secretary Moss and Violet L. Newell participating. The text mentions the First Tuesday in the font at a specified o clock hour and names W. Me Mise and others.
The document lists multiple court schedules including Precinct 1 meetings on the fourth Monday and other offices meeting on varied weeks in February August and November. It references the Commissioners Court meeting on the second Monday in February and August and November, probate court Wednesday rest weeks, county district court timing and a sixth Monday after Monday in January.
City commissioners and officials including Mayor Berkeley and Geo W Baines are listed with clerk Flora Daugherty and city marshal. The document notes regular meetings on the first Monday of each month at the Masonic Hall.
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