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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
3
Alpine welcomed thousands for the Orient celebration with trains from San Angelo Fort Stockton and El Paso arriving to a grand reception. A massive barbecue fed about four thousand, a smoker and air dome program delighted guests, and local leaders praised Alpine hospitality and civic effort shaping a lasting West Texas event.
The extra edition of the Avalanche issued last week drew favorable comments from strangers and locals alike. Over twelve hundred copies were distributed to visitors and daily requests for more copies have grown, now available at five cents each.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to the fifty gentlemen who waited on the tables and assisted with barbecue and smoker duties. Special thanks are given to Jim P. Wilson and W. H. Terry, managers.
Mr Lehman praises Alpine as the prettiest town in the west after selling two lots in the Sanford addition to members of the Lehmann Dramatic Co who were here last week. He expects to return for a summer visit.
The Shipman Addition lot sale opened at noon and drew steady interest. Auctioneer Thomas stayed busy as bids rose to about 90 dollars per lot and by closing more than a hundred lots had been sold.
Notice is hereby given that all authority given to sell my property in Alpine is revoked and my property is withdrawn from the market. Mrs E. E. Townsend Store Building for Sale. I have a store building lot for sale. Arthur Thomas 434M Alpine Texas.
Preaching morning and evening with the topic Nicode in the evening. The Junior League conducts a 3 p.m. devotional led by the pastor. Services proceed as usual. Revival begins on the 4th Sunday in May. All are welcome.
J B Smith pastor issues a public notice calling Caldwell's store to order Cane and Kaffir seed. The item highlights a seed sale likely targeting local gardeners and farmers for planting season.
For sale all my cows on my Half Girele N ranch in Pecos County about 400 head of high grade short horns and Hereford breeding. Willing to consider terms to suit purchaser on 12 months time at 8 percent interest, approved security. For further information write J. H. Nations, El Paso, Texas. Notice the Brewster County Commissioners Court will meet as Board of Equalization on May 12, 1913 to receive assessment lists for inspection correction and equalization. Clerk H. Lease, Brewster County Texas. Deputy M. S. Burke.
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