Local notes from Alpine and surrounding areas
A roundup of brief items includes Y. C. Slover visiting Alpine, Arthur Ragin moving to a Columbus area farm, H. J. Gray selling high grade cabbage and tomato plants, and Tom Burnam visiting from Marathon. Other notes mention Caldwell's motto, new births, visits, garden seeds, groceries, and local business activity with several names and places such as Fort Stockton El Paso and Brewster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Gray
Tom Burnam
Marathon
Ritchey
Generous piano gifts follow fire loss in Alpine
H T Luthy's piano firm donated a fine piano after his fire tragedy while Mountaineers Club lost a 650 instrument. Henderson shipped 10 years of steers to Canadian Oklahoma. Alpine Lumber and local tradesmen advertised services. Community updates include church events, postoffice move plans, and local commerce notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Luthy
Mountaineers Club
W. T. Henderson
Oklahoma
Teachers Elected in Alpine District
The Alpine district announces the election of teachers for the coming term. Named educators include J. Frank Dobie, Miss Veral Rutherford, Miss Elkins, Miss Carrie Robertson, Miss Dora Parkis, Miss Ade English, Miss Salme Anthomey, and Miss Lucy Windus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
J. Frank Dobie
Veral- Rutherford
Elkins
Carrie Robertson
Dora Parkis
Ade English
Salme Anthomey
Lucy’ Windus
Elder Stubbs to Lead Services at Christian Church
The Avalanche announces Elder Stubbs of Erick Oklahoma will conduct Sunday morning and night services at the Christian Church. A cordial public invitation is extended to attend and hear Mr Stubbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Avalanche
Stubbs
Erick
Oklahoma
Atomol Promises Pure Oils and Guaranteed Quality
Atomol insists on Pierce For yce Oil Aus and gasoline for cars. It promotes products as absolutely the best, guaranteed pure and free from water. A trial will lead to repeat purchases of rce and Fordyce Oil Associations oils and gasolines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Foryce Oil Aus’ Oi
Gaoline
Rce, Fordyce Oil Associations
Alpine Fire Rebuilding Sparks Confidence in Town
After a devastating blaze, Alpine clears ruins and plans substantial new buildings. Holland and Lackey accept losses philosophically as insurers finalize claims. Alpine Hardware Company announces May 26 opening with demonstrations of Fireless Cook Stoves and gas ranges from 3:30 to 7:30, inviting public, especially women of Alpine and Brewster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Messrs
Holland and
Lackey
Alpine Hardware Company
Brewster
County
Install of Alpine Presbyterian Church Pastor
On June 11, Sunday, Rev. Carter of San Antonio assisted by Rev. R A Maclarer Brown of Sanderson will install Rev. W B Bloys as pastor of the Alpine Presbyterian church. The ceremony is described as impressive and the public is invited to attend. Rev Barber contemplates Alpine as his future home and may decide then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
San Antonio
el Paso
To Build Masonic Temple and Death of a Young Lady
A contract soon will be let for a two story Masonic temple to be built opposite Word, with the upper floor for a lodge home. Miss Gertrude Stubbs of Alpine died after illness, resided with her parents, and had expressed plans to return for a visit. Weather Bureau station at Alpine: a request sent to Washington, favorable state recommendation, nearest station at Del Rio, and reasons to approve Alpine action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Alpine Mercantile Co
Gertrude
Lizzie Smith
Weather Bureau
Stein
Washington
del Rio
Methodist Services and Unveiling at Woodmen
Methodist services include Sunday school at 10 00 a m with J H Derrick superintendent and preaching at 11 02 am on The Cure for Weaness and at 7 30 pm The Devil Junior and Senior League. W R Evans pastor. Woodmen of the World to unveil Sunday the 4th in memory of late Sovereigns H H Moore and J R Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Moore
J. R. Kennedy
For Sale or Trade North Uvalde town lots near depot
Seventy year old classified item offers $13,000 worth of North Uvalde town lots located two blocks from the S P depot. The seller proposes a trade for grazing land. Contact Axtuu Hauserr in Uvalde Texas with reference to S-11-tn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Cobos
Dario Cobos
Alpine
J. D. Jackson
Ernst
North Uvalde
S.P. Depot
Axtuu Hauserr
S-11
Uvalde
Texas
Mexico
Destructive Hail Storm Hits Alpine After Fire
One week after a large fire Alpine endured a severe hail storm ranking among the worst in years. Fruit crops suffered heavy damage with three quarters ruined and many roofs and windows damaged. A memorial church window shattered in several places, and 87 panes broke at the public school. The Holland hotel roof was also damaged. The storm lasted only minutes and struck a small district.
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Alpine
Holland
Committee announces entertainment group for West Texas Press
At a Salina Commercial Club meeting last Friday President Jackson named committees to run during the West Texas Press and Commercial Association session this July. Finance Committee includes Jim Wilson as chairman with Gillett, J. L. Crawford, B. F. Berkeley and J. H. Derrick. Entertainment Committee chaired by W. J. Yates lists B. F. Berkeley, J. L. Crawford, Jim Wilson, J. D. Jackson and H. E. Steis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commersal Club
Jackson
West Texas Press and Commer Association
Jim Wilson
Charman, . Gillett
J. L. Crawford
B. F. Berkeley
J. H. Derrick
W.J. Yates
Jim P. Willson
J. D. Jackson
H E. Steis
Court approves tax collector annual report for 1911
Court orders approval of the tax collector J A Walton’s poll tax receipts for the year ending April 30 1911 and allows 9.51 dollars for commission. County funds were deposited and the amount paid. Sunday May 21 at Baptist Church 4 PM Young People’s Christian Endeavor conducts Growth and Larger Work with Miss Addie Ferguson leading. meetings include Growth Through Service Developing Our Talents While Growing and Proiy Our Mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Christian Endeavor
Baptist Church
Addie Ferguson
J. A. Walton
Ladies Reception Committee Names for Event
The Ladies Reception Committee is announced with W. J. Yates as Chairman and Mesdames J. A. Hardy, W. Van Sickle, H. Derrick, M. S. P. Wilson, and W. 2. Kasterling named to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Yates
Mesdames
J. A. “Hardy
W. van Sickle
H. Derrick
M.S. P. Wilson
W. 2. Kasterling
Sale of 160 Acres for $16000 to W K Shipman
Yesterday afternoon a deed was completed transferring 160 acres known as the Sansition to W K Shipman of Del Rio for $16000. The transaction records the buyer as Shipman and the price as the stated sum in the conveyance.
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W. K. Shipman
del Rio
Local Grocery Reopens At Berkeley Building Site
Guy Crawtorn & Co. announce readiness for business after reopening store in the Berkeley building on the west side of the Alpine Hotel. They invite friends and customers to call for groceries and to trade, with phone orders welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Building
Alpine Hotel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Y. C. Slover of
Sanderson
Arthur Ragin
Columbus
Nina Taylors
Fort Stockton
Caldwel
Dave Walker
Ruperto Figaro
Caldwell’s
F. J. Carle
D’hanis Brick and Tile Co
L. B. Caruthers
Apine Sumner Co
Barnhart
Denny
J.C. Bird
Measday & Co
Brewster County
Alpine Lumber Co
W. E. Caldwell
M. M. Whisler
Marvin Bailey
The
State Rangers
Navasota
Sandifer
Capt. James and
Ft. Davis
Mr. Bird
P. W. Kenney
Hubert M. Smith
Pecos
Methodist Church
Mothe
R. A. Maclaren Browne
Mr. Farmer
Bs W Kenny's
Walter Chambers
Livimore Ranch
Marfa
Alpine Juniors
Avenne Lusner Co
H. L. Lackey
Lucy Windus
Lajitis
Brackettville
Buttrill
Kokernot
Benson
West
G. W. Martin
San Anstonio
Dr. Berkeley
Judge van Sickle
Commercial Club
Old Nations
J. B. Cochran
Durrell
Railroad Avenue
New Hollandings
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Temple
Methodist Services
Committee For Entertainment
John Young
John Young Land Company
Alpine, Texas
Uivaere
Nomaere Ranch
Totoecre
Acry Ranch
Outa Ranch
Crawford
Cook Atchison
Miss Ollie Ander
Eddie Pearson
Briggs
A. B. Burton
Guy Crawtorn & Co
Old Mexico
Presidio Counties
A. M. Turney, Land Company
Fess Guy Crawford & Co
Guy Crawford & Company
Alpine Mercantile Company
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