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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
3
Local and personal items note a small frame dwelling in northern Alpine owned by Geo Black burned to the ground last Friday night. Origin of the fire unknown. Black says a lighted lamp was left in the house shortly before the alarm. He carried insurance.
At the Baptist Church the 110 oclock service aims to uplift believers with good music and a strong sermon. No evening service due to revival at the Methodist Church. H C Bass, Pastor.
The Alpine school board elected Geo W Page as superintendent H C Baker of Austin as principal and several teachers Cora Allen Laura Bell Donaldson Bessie Patton May Ladd Julia Zumwalt Ade English Lucie Windus and Mrs Moor as grade teachers plus Ethel Burton as music teacher The board praised the hires noting their good records and high standards for the local schools. The Commissioner's Court met since Monday and plans an election in Precinct 3 to decide on liquor sales A contract with Alpine Power and Light Co for lights was revoked and a monthly contract begun. Local real estate trades were reported W F McGaughy sold the Morgan place to James Carter for 500 cash H S Wigle sold four acres to James Carter for 125 per acre J M Patton sold 1 4 of black to C F Kimball for 500 cash.
Early risers report frost on May 14 with temperatures near freezing. Light rain overnight spared crops from damage and the cool spell disrupts typical spring warmth in Alpine.
An old brief ad lists Alpine Hardware Company in connection with refrigerators and ice boxes. Richey promotes fresh vegetables and American Beauty Flour kept by Richey. E W Taylor offers feed and fuel with a phone contact, noting reasonable prices.
Fort Stockton swept Marfa in three games 3 to 0 6 to 4 and a final narrow victory. The visit featured a group photo route home from Ft Stockton with a thin half tone of Manager Sargent and graduating students.
To Customers cash or 30 days only for sales. All accounts over 30 days due now. Guy Crawforo & Co. promotes garden plows via Paul Vogt. Our cleaning and pressing offered. Casey the Jeweler advertises. Caldweils announces watermelons next month and new alfalfa. Phone 37. Our repair department is first class.
Detroit Vapor urges customers to gear up for heat with guaranteed perfect products from its stores. Location details and dates are not specified.
Windmills and Alfalfa seed advertised by Cald well Alkalfa seed supplier Cald wells. Offer to bring cash and save money on goods. PROMOTIONAL tone markets windmills and alfalfa seed to buyers seeking low prices.
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