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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
3
Reading through Alpine notices, residents discuss Alpine Bakery and Palace Pharmacy offers, Measday Co barbecue, Hord Co products, and J. F. Miles recommendations. Local visits include A J Campbell, Judge E F Higgins, Mrs E A Egbert, and Miss Ona Billingsley with updates on cattle, ranches, and land sales nearby.
Mr J W Thames of Kennedy Texas wed Miss Mallie English at the bride’s parents home in Alpine on Sunday May 23 at 8 pm Rev S E Allison officiating The quiet ceremony had two guests Mrs Clarence Hord and Mrs Allen sister of the bride Newlyweds left for Kennedy Monday for their future home Alpine Concert Band plans a July 5 concert Dr Cockrell of Waco to arrive June 8 for Christian church summer pastorate Other local items include business and social notes as Alpine community life continues with a mix of travel, work, and upcoming events.
Rev Edward McKenzie from Louisville will lead the music and bring his noted singing talent. He has worked with Rev Sam P Jones of Georgia and Abe Mulkey of Texas. Pastor Rev Allison and Rev Casper S Wright of Trinity El Paso will preach. A large choir is urged and all Christian residents of Alpine are invited to attend and participate.
Leading Alpine women met at the Methodist church to form the Alpine Civic Improvement Club. Officers for six months include President J H Derrick Vice President F E Gillett Secretary H W Townsend Treasurer J M Rooney and Attorney E F Higgins. A band stand for Confederate Park is planned with a tag day fundraiser. A memorial statue, yard improvements and a new meeting place are also proposed.
Sunday afternoon at 4 p m the Young People's Society meets at the Christian Church. Leader Miss Emma Hamilton conducts scripture Luke 6 20 38. Program includes talks parables songs prayers papers by Flora L Daugherty Ruth Weakley J H Derrick cornet solo by Dr H S Strain and readings from Luke passages 22 26 and 18 9 14 with comments by John Crawford and Dr Berkeley.
R C McKinney yesterday moved his printing outfit to Marfa and plans a new newspaper there named the Marfa West Texan unless a more favored title appears. He is described as a skilled printer and versatile newspaperman with strong prospects for success.
Delia Templeton and Mrs. Chapman left Monday night for El Paso on a visit. Measday & Co. keep the fattest and best beef despite shortages. Agent Trent notes reduced summer rates to Alpine from June 1 to October 1. Lost: a female blue grey hound three months old near Purinton ranch. reward offered. EK. Rector plans a four room addition behind his Main street furniture store. Front-page accident credit misattributed to a Tucumcari paper.
Pioneer automobile dealers in the early era recall choosing Buick for its power and speed after Glidden tours and Eagle Rock climbs. The author, a former bicycle dealer, cites Buick victories in races and hill climbs as proof that speed demonstrates power and guarantees lower upkeep when not taxed to maximum.
An assorted paragraph notes Palace Pharmacy selling ice cream with contact number 120 for The Avalanche and Alpine Bakery offering delivery and phone orders. It mentions wedding card printing readiness and future California home plans of G. W. Jayroe and his wife, plus pasture with water and grass near town and livestock rates.
The Brewster county Commissioners Court in Alpine Texas will meet on June 14 1909 as Board of Equalization at the Court House. They will review the County Assessor assessment lists for inspection correction and approval. Any person may appear at the time and place to testify. County Clerk Firorga L DanGuerry signs.
Notice to sportsmen forbids hunting or trespass in the Koke pastures under penalty of law. Signed by J. A. Bices, Foreman.
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