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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
4
A Sunday School program at the Christian Church last Friday drew a large crowd with splendid renditions. Delicious cocoa coffee cake and sandwiches followed, but food service ran out as the crowd remained enthusiastic and the event ended merited applause.
G Gould departed Sunday on a business trip to El Paso to pursue a degree. In his absence W F Jett will manage operations. Lenon Aldrich and the cashier will handle routine duties and duties during the interim while Gould is away.
Report from attendees at the El Paso Federal Court session lasting several weeks. Named participants include Wood, Geo, Arhlup, J. B. Burgress, R J Heaty, and C. B. McCool. They all say they enjoyed the meals during the proceedings.
A church listing notes a 10 a m Bible service and sermon at Ham with a 6 30 p m service led by U S Netterville.
A Marathon area Baptist service with Alpine visitors promoted the 75,000,000 Drive including songs talks and a sermon. The report also notes oil activity with Allen Oil drilling gear from Antonio, tools overhauled, and plans for Well No 3 on Luther Yarbro ranch as Alexander Oil Co prepares to drill.
The Sanderson Maratho base ball team had its last game Sunday after a Saturday postponement. Sanderson led 7 to 1 in a close score, with 8 Waitie Sansom and Zeb Decie noted as Marathon visitors. Many local residents and travelers are mentioned in brief notes throughout the week.
Me Starr moved in from the nich and the two children entered school Monday. Jesse Miller and White visited from last week. Mr. Anderson of the Wapies Platter Grocery Co. of Alpine was a Marathon visitor. The Sanderson Base Hall home was entertained at the Community Hall Saturday night with a dance. Miss Lucile French went to Alpine Sunday night to shop, returning home Wednesday night. G. Parker moved from Sierra Blanca to this place. Marathon adds them to her circle. Chane Normidale Adan, out of school for a though is able to attend again. Mrs. J. J. Wade of Alpine came Sunday to visit daughter Leeta Wade of the Water Union. J.B. Worthington made a business trip to Alpine, accompanied by Mr. Hancock the new foreman on the Combs ranch. Mrs. Arnold and daughter Jean Dascomb returned to Marathon from a lengthy visit to Westminster, Vermont. Mike McTarsky visited the Green Valley Oil Well, expects to begin work next week as the derrick nears completion. Van Cleve left to take a new job in Del Rio. Shackleford of Alta Section will move here. Mesdames Happle, Ritz, German Whittle, Peters and J. F. Reininger of Sanderson attended the dance Tuesday and Halloween events, returning Friday morning after a hotel stay.
Peor! Polilian opens a harness shop remodified in the East part of G. H. Yaves, now handling pilot articles and stationery. The energetic business, known as Alpinecit, starts with limited stock as ads are delayed. The venture begins late Tuesday with hopes of full stock soon.
A posted notice from Mr Terry warns trespassers to refrain from hunting on pastures under his control. The message prohibits any access or hunting activities on the land and serves as a formal trespass notification.
Local court records reveal W T Jones Cattle Co seeks relief in a civil action over a disputed cattle sale. The case centers on implied terms and delivery obligations, with the company asserting breach of contract and seeking damages. Court deadlines and parties remain as listed in filings.
HT Fletcher, manager, warns that persons taking wood water or grass in the O2 pastures and the Titley pasture will be prosecuted for trespass. This notice serves to enforce access restrictions and protect property rights.
A concerned speaker notes that hunting and shooting near King and X Pastures could disturb a large herd of fat steers, risking significant loss. The item references Jackson and Harmon and frames the issue as a protective stance for livestock.
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