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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche notes a district census job offering 1500 dollars with applications to Senator Claude B Hudspeth. It also reports Lake Brite of Marfa reelected president of the Southwestern Stockmens Association at El Paso last week.
Ferris Brothers ready to open a new business in the old Mercantile Building offering a full line of dry goods. George and James Ferris bring experience from progressive commerce, and their father S Ferris is a successful businessman. The brothers have ties to Austin and Alpine through family and service backgrounds, with HC Reed and other local merchants anticipated to support the venture.
The fragment describes Marathon possibly becoming an independent school under Dudley and mentions local business figures AOR Davis of Marathon Auto Works preparing to install electric lights and equipment. Alpine's Swards works on machinery for installation, signaling ongoing preparations for a new facility.
Bids are invited by SUL ROSS NORMAL for a construction project scheduled to begin on the 2nd. Contractors must submit proposals by a stated deadline and comply with standard municipal specifications and bidding procedures. The notice outlines scope, required surety, and contact details for inquiries.
Second hand autos including a 7 passenger six cylinder Overland 4 eye Ford roadster Ford touring and a Dodge Ly senger all in first class condition. Liberty Bonds accepted at face value. See Alfred A. Newell.
The second quarterly meeting will be at the Methodist church with Rev Clyde Phell presiding elder of the Paso district. He will preach at 1 am and 7 pm, conduct the business session, and address Epworth League members at 6 pm. A large congregation is expected.
A notice invites ranchers to receive by free of eighth part of all oil produced from sour land. Call 1M Cranston, Halland Hotel, Alpine, Texas.
The store announces Spring Stock readiness with a mixed lineup including Ladies Suits and Dolmon Coats, Hi Children, Gossard Corsets, Notions, Silks, Hose, Shoes, and a Men’s department. Casual notes mention mail orders and prompt attention, inviting a cordial welcome to shoppers.
Brief church text invites entering gates with thanksgiving and praise to God. Scriptural line emphasizes gratitude, blessing the Lord, and worship within church courts.
Sunday services listed with Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching by Rev. Clyde Campbell of El Paso at Walm. Epworth League gathering at 7 p.m. and League attendance urged. Pastor James H. Walker invites others to worship and participate.
The schedule lists 9 45 a m Sunday School and preaching at 1 a m and 7 p m led by Pastor W P Ray. The notice highlights morning and evening worship times and the church leadership.
The pastor H J Reemtsman has returned from Sanderson and will lead regular services at the Presbyterian Church. The note invites the congregation to attend and participate in the Brazen Serpents reform group.
Saint James Episcopal Church School meets each Sunday at 10 at Mrs Hank Gillett’s home. Services Monday evening at 7 at the Presbyterian church led by Rev CS McClellan BD Rector.
The Endeavor will meet Sunday afternoon at 3 30 at the Presbyterian church AM are invited to be present.
A local program titled Prayer Harding Prayer Ralph Tippit and a list of Christian guidance pieces appears in the bulletin. Langue items include We Should Learn How by J Vy Gould and One Encouragement by Alice Harrison, with Nina Ford and Elizabeth Ford noted among contributors.
A summarized program note listing items led by H L Hod and Rev K Campbell includes songs N 155 323 264 and a piano solo by Della McSpadden. The brief entry references a scriptureless Psalms segment and a closing benediction.
The Guarentee Shoe Company of San Antonio Texas will hold an exhibition of Spring and Summer shoe styles in Women Men’s Shoes and hosiery at Alpine Hotel Holland on Thursday March 20 from 9am to 9pm. Miss A E Barker expert shoe fitter will be in attendance. A cordial invitation to inspect these styles.
A compact notice advertises new Ford cars for hire with trips anywhere by day or night. The line lists contact as 223 for Pete Johnson and notes the service is available through Sparks' barber shop.
Notice published for an April 1919 election to choose two county school trustees in each precinct. Election held at the courthouse in Alpine alongside common school district elections, under trustees’ supervision, with official dates and the county judge’s stamp. Also includes marginal ads for sewing, windmill and carpentry services.
Notice to customers from Alpine Light and Tee Co and W S Martin about preparations for travel, cash requirements for car trips and tires, and a warning that bills must be paid before the 10th of the month or no further mounts will be carried. Also mentions wallpaper samples and availability.
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