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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
3
Ranger Bates from Marfa and Prof. May from Valentine visit. J. V. Skaggs from the river. Miss Eugenia Hector at home for summer. several ads for Model Dairy Co. and Alpine Furniture Co. News of sales, trips, entertainment at the Airdome, and local social gatherings.
A Tuesday moonlight picnic at Lovers Rock hosted by the Study duo provided a festive spring highlight. Guests enjoyed a copper feast of fried chicken, cold meats, slaw, pickles, eggs, olives, cakes, and strawberry ice cream, with lively company and full enjoyment from arrival to departure.
A strong wind storm in Ft Davis caused uprooted oaks and damaged houses, while Alpine reports a gale with fruit blown from trees and heavy dust. In Fort Stockton Mr Terry was knocked from his milk wagon when two horses ran away, injuring him. Wilson vs Hord raffled case verdict given, with appeal planned. Navajo blankets promoted from New Mexico via Geo H Yates. Dentist L S Chenoweth to visit Fort Stockton to provide care at Hotel Holland May 31 to June 1.
The Marathon public school held a silver tea last Friday night May 29 from 3 30 to 7 00 in the Masonic building. Patrons and teachers commend the pupils and the Missionary society of the Methodist church hosted the event. Judge Turney delivered the annual address.
Rev Jacobs pastor at Marfa came from Waco Tuesday to occupy pulpit on travel to coast Alpine church guest of Capt James Herrny. Sunday he fished well and sent home a fine string of mackerel and trout as proof of angling skill. Advt announcements and local ads interrupt the drift with promotions for meat market, appliances, and dentistry services in Alpine and Fort Stockton.
As press time, Capt. W. W. Townsend battles a major stroke and paralysis with little hope of recovery per his attending physician. Also includes fashion ad lines for Palm Beach suits and pants and a motorcycle ad for 1915 Indian mo cocycle, plus a Marfa-Barnett note in Alpine.
Wallace Sublett and UL Him eloped to wed Monday night at 9 in Alpine at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Wm Harrison. Officiant Rev James Tart, both are prominent in Alpine society. They will stay a few days then move to the river home. Sheriff J A Walton notes auto drivers should read Articles 814 to 820 of the 1911 criminal statutes to avoid fines.
A dance hosted by the Athletic Club last Friday night honored Lieut. Hardy who departed for El Paso the next morning. Alpine's new $40,000 talent orchestra provided music, rivaling any similar organization in West Texas.
Alpine Furniture Co advertises white enameled Gibson refrigerators as top sellers with prices ranging from $10.50 to $3750. The teaser emphasizes quality and market leadership for home use.
Church of Christ schedules Sunday worship at the Presbyterian church with a long service at 2:30 PM, Bible study at 2:45 PM, and communion at 3:30 PM.
Little chicks and full blood eggs for sale, full blood White Leghorn eggs and one day old chicks, also a few Rhode Island Reds. Prices satisfactory. Call on or write N. C. Dugan, Alpine, Texas. 50 mo. Pea green Alfalfa at Caldwell's. Advt tf.
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