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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1922
Page
5
Local notes report numerous visits, visits to Marfa and Fort Worth, and many townsfolk in Alpine. Community events include church services, legal notices, and residents traveling to San Antonio Pecos and Palestine for family matters. Tanlac ads highlight health claims amid frequent travel and visits by notable locals.
J Townsend announces his candidacy for re election to sheriff subject to Brewster county Democratic primaries. The Avalanche lauds Townsend describing him as fearless honest and capable noting he has made no enemies in office and urges voters to re elect the man who has served Brewster county best.
Alpine’s musical recital last Saturday evening featured Mrs. C. J. Wood and her class. The program drew praise for its engaging selections and the effort of Mrs. Wood and students.
Ivan Webb and Ode Grubbs among visitors to Hovey and Davis this week. Mrs. W H French and children returned from Marathon due to illness in the family. Ranch crews and locals from Alpine Stockton and Chancellor areas appear in a string of Sunday and Monday visits.
The Presbyterian church invites worshippers to hear two sermons this Sunday. In the morning the pastor will explore how Christianity changes life under its influence in The Measure of a Christian. Sunday evening at 8 o clock the message The Man Who Says Mananna will be shared focusing on language and meaning.
Creditors of Cash Grocery Company and W L Griffith are notified that on March 18 1922 they deeded all property to the assignee for the benefit of creditors. Creditors consenting must notify in writing within four months and file claims within six months at Alpine Texas. G W Baines Jr signs as assignee. Also an advertisement for Rhode Island Reds and poultry sold by Mrs Wm Daugherty with contact info.
Card thanks Alpine and Hovey friends for kindnesses after the death and burial of Ira Ford, noting beautiful floral offerings. Signed by S. P. Ford and family and C. Anderson and family.
Property owner John D. Baker of DeQueen Arkansas seeks farms or any real estate in Arkansas or other states for sale or exchange. He requests full descriptions and contact at once.
Rev J A Phillips Supt Western District of Missions and Spanish Americans directs evening services at 8 p m with special music at each service The league meets at 7 15 p m 15 minutes later than before and featured sermon titles include Preferred Stock in the Kingdom of God by the pastor
The notice lists 9 45 Sunday School and 3 pm preaching service with evening events at 6 30 and 7 30 pm. It invites all to attend and mentions youth groups and Wednesday and Thursday meetings led by W M U. Also a request for plain sewing prices from Mrs G C Reesett.
The Sun Set Sewing Club met at the home of Mrs James Cotter with Little Wiss Josephine Cotter. Members Adrian Turney Catherine Turney Beatrice Martin Winifred Kennedy Blanche Cotter and Josephine Cotter attended after a pleasant hour of sewing an interesting program and refreshments of punch and cake followed.
Twenty two years ago residents and visitors are noted in Alpine with visits from Capt J B Gillett and J D Jackson returning from Fort Worth stock convention. Local ranch activity includes O G Orr from Marathon and Judge W Van Sickle considering district representation. Marfa weddings and general rains brighten a season of cattle and grass growth.
The Avalanche lists candidates for county and precinct offices subject to Democratic primaries in July. The notices name nominees and outline qualification processes within Brewster County's political scene.
Nashville grocer W N Parsons praises Thedford's Black-Draught as the genuine liver medicine that relieves sour stomach headaches and indigestion. He notes years of use and urges others to keep it in the home, claiming it regulates liver function and purifies the bowels.
Alpine society notes report the March 20 meeting and a March 16 wedding of Mrs. Florence Wortman of Shreveport and ranchman Mr. Thomas Philip-Robinson at Mrs. M. M. MeFarland's home. The couple will reside in Alpine. The meeting covered club repairs for the courthouse grounds, a Dutch Masterpieces lesson, and a tea of Dutch art loans with remarks by Mrs. Perkins.
Mr and Mrs J E Casner entertained last Monday evening with a 42 party at their home A salad course ice cream and cake were served Guests included Dr and Mrs J B Middlebrook Dr and Mrs G Candin Mr and Mrs Clay Holland Mr and Mrs Joe Hord Mr and Mrs McMurray Mr Hl W Ferguson Mr and Mrs J W Gentry Miss Ethel Watters Stanley Casner and Mr and Mrs J F Casner
Steven sonian Literary Society and Sachems Society members joined Normal faculty for a St Patrick's day social at the college. Irish costumes greeted guests as Miss Zoe Ellen Murray performed a folklore sketch and Miss Miriam Webb presented The Nine Penny Fedil.
The Baptist church ladies host a social in the church parlors this evening to honor Mrs. J. S. Lewis before she leaves for Fort Worth where Mr. Lewis will enter the Baptist seminary. All ladies are invited to bring husbands and children.
Mrs. Hi. L. Lackey hosted a Saturday afternoon party from 4 to 4 at her home for Elizabeth Hord on her fifth birthday. Guests enjoyed cake Eskimo pies and candy after games and received small gifts. party attendees included Lorena Crawford Mabel Mair Margaret Cleveland Meryle Bennett Margaret Seales Eula Brown Guida Wilson Dorothy Ann Louise Adell Perkins Ruth Penrod Aileen Carroll Martin Elizabeth Baines Annie Marie Stigler Bonnie Vearl Sandifer Elizabeth Hord Gordon Lane Marvin Turney Pete Kennedy Ross Smith Joe Curry Hord Glen Kokernot and Jack Hord.
Mrs Homer Ferguson hosted the Study Club for its March meeting on Thursday. Members gathered for the discussion and planned activities with the hostess welcoming attendees.
A Thursday gathering hosted by Miss Clemma Billingsley featured readings, a one act drama The Soup Stone, and The Od Fireside, plus sketches and verses. Guests enjoyed a Patrick party and a Progressive forty-two game, followed by refreshments of white cake and green ice cream.
Mrs D M Scott and Mrs R T Robinson co hosted the Eastern Star gathering Monday afternoon from 3 to 6 at Mrs Scott’s home. Guests listed include Mrs J S Carr Mrs R E K C Dougherty Mrs G M Benson Mrs J J Allen Mrs Jas Arthur Mrs W F McGaughy Mrs Lewis Mrs J R Middlebrook Mrs Walter Garnett Mrs C A Brown Mrs F A Clements Mrs A A Newell Mrs B G FP Berkeley Mrs KR Robertson and Mrs D M Scott.
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