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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
3
McConnell and A J Thompson visit Alpine for district court and a McConnell lecture at the high school set for Saturday night. Spring garden plans are encouraged to combat drought and keep Alpine a clean Texas town. Oil permits in Brewster County listed for ranchers, while visitors from San Antonio and Gallup discuss court cases and local conditions.
Sunday Schools of the churches will meet at 10 o clock with Young People's meetings in the afternoon. No preaching services except at the Empi.
W A Weakley of Marathon made a business visit to Maine on Wednesday while C Hargus a leading Marathon citizen was in town Tuesday. Thos V Skaggs of Lajitas was a business visitor in Alpine on Wednesday. Devine McKinney of Marathon attended District Court with Wax Plants. Walter Jones, the current pastor from this district, visited last week and was warmly greeted by friends. J W Leech left for El Campo Texas after illness of his son Shorty. Robert Lee Alpine resident Locke visited Monday to view property, especially the Ranch House, and plans another visit in two to three months.
Epworth League presents a revival program featuring Minnie Youngblood leading scripture from John 14 05 Emma Kneese prayers solo by Mr Clark and remarks by Troutie Fink on personal work. Karl Kirk and J H Walker discuss bringing friends to Christ with two incident sketches followed by song Throw Out the Life and league benediction.
Saint James Episcopal Church holds Sunday School each Sunday at 10 at Mrs Gillett's home. Monday evening services at 7 p m in the Presbyterian Church led by Rev C S McClellan, J D, Rector. All welcome.
East bound trains No 10 and No 102 of the Southern Pacific era add arrivals at 5 57 am and 9 23 pm respectively. Westbound No 9 and No 101 are slated to arrive 8 52 am and 12 23 am. G H S A lines mix with K C M O route times at 11 59 pm and 1 45 am departures.
An assortment of classified notices from Texas readers seeks ranch listings for sale to two active buyers, plus ads for bucket and stenographer needs. Notable entries include W. L. Coleman Land Co listing ranches up to 30,000 acres, J W Rixon bucket wants, and Pecos Abstract Office stenographer inquiry. Lost notice notes a missing item between a school house and lane.
Classified notes offer real estate near church and school with heating stove, a two section property near Alpine, various sale items including Red Sorg feed, and cattle stock for sale. Listings feature Hereford cows with calf crops, stocker steers, and potential delivery May 1st. Also advertised are coffee and fruit tree nurseries, stoves, and a stray Hereford cow reward.
An old advertisement touts Alpine Drug Store delivery with emphasis on fast, accurate prescriptions and low prices. It also mentions farm services by Arthur Measday, poultry hatches by E. Braden, and cotton yarding offerings with patterns by Mrs. Houston in Uvalde Texas.
Notices warn of fire discharge violations within city limits and require cleaning of alleys and removal of trash. On February 25 a boy discharged a rifle in a eastern part of the city. Official J.J. Allen, city marshal, orders enforcement of the distance rule and sanitation measures.
Notice from Gideon Oil Coal and Steel Co seeking landowners in Texas to register as correspondents for a share of stock. Offers a representative in each county and requests one dollar to register. Address listed as 15021 Elm St Dallas.
The Alpine Light and Ice Co announces higher rates due to oil and labor costs. One ton of ice costs $14, 100 pounds at a time $9, and fry service priced at $800, with a ten pound minimum. J D Hix manages deliveries.
Hon. J. W. Culp of Temple enters the race for Lieutenant Governor. A former newspaper man, he is praised as a fine Texan of high character who backed progressive measures in the legislature. Read The Avalanche and Watch Alpine Grow.
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