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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
4
Local items note the missing link in town with ads urging citizens to look for him. Mentions include Mrs J H Highamith visiting Marfa, Supt J D Jowers in Alpine, and Caldwell’s promotions for goods and coal. Alpine events cover basketball wins and parish music plans at the Methodist church.
Archie Carroll and Bessie Newton wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Herbert Smith conducting. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Newton, is active in local social circles. the groom runs a barbershop. News notes include social events, local ads, and several town notices from Alpine Texas, with updates on residents, travel, and upcoming happenings.
All citizens of Alpine are urged to clean up premises to avoid complaints after monthly inspection. Remove trash and waste around homes and businesses. Eura Phelps, Sanitary Officer.
The Ladies' Home Missionary Society will host a parcel post social at the Commercial Club rooms on Friday March 20 starting at 3 o'clock. Service details include Sunday School at 10 a.m. and sermons at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with special music. Sydney C. Holmes, Pastor.
Classified ad notes Caldwell's advertisement offering two residences and out-houses for rent or sale in Alpine. It directs inquiries to G. Martin at Alpine Mercantile and mentions applying at the current office. The notice is part of a local advertising column.
Bible school at 10 a m. Preaching at 1 a m and 7 30 p m. Evening subject Fourth in series on Spiritual Leaven. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. Everybody invited. HH M Bandy, Minister.
The court orders listed individuals to hold elections for county school trustees and common school district trustees. Precincts 1 through 5 appoint W B Hancock, J L Crawford, John Young, R S Carner, Jim Vibson, F L Clark, I Me Gaughy, John Weyerts, Bob Cartledge, F J Roberts, George C. [illeg], L Hess, L G [illeg], Frazier, J H Nai. Elections at Alpine, Terlingua, Marae, and other posts on April 1. Also notes social and railroad news and theater plans in Alpine.
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