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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
3
Alpine notes report births in Livingston and others, local visits, and business updates. Shoppers hear of Hord & Co groceries, Acorn flour, fresh seafood, and saddles. Ranch activity includes cattle shipments to Ft Worth and real estate dealings with Collins Glasgow Co. Measday and Sumner advertise school supplies and prompt service.
A two line item announces a second hand Henderson piano offered for sale in good working condition. The ad notes no delivery details or price.
Mrs Clarence Hord died Thursday after a long illness at her Alpine home at age 26. She leaves a husband Clarence Hord and a child, plus a father two sisters and three brothers. The Presbyterian minister Rev W B Bloyce conducted Friday’s service at the church with burial in Alpine City of the Dead.
W. B. Hancock and John Young purchased the Kincaid corner in Alpine a 55 by 132 feet lot fronting Railroad and Fifth avenues. They plan a modern stone building with Leopold colored marble from Jordan Marble Quarry as the front and marble counters and base shelves.
A merchant announces a large line of baggy robes and saddle blankets, claiming quality comparable to stocks in San Antonio or El Paso. The offer invites customers to come and view the goods in the store.
T. J. Armstrong sustained a broken arm when a car handle slipped while he worked on his vehicle. The accident happened in the mountains far south of Marathon, and he suffered much before reaching a physician.
Notice invites piano owners to leave word with Taylor at the piano store. A reliable piano tuner will be available here in a few days.
On the way to the Billingsley funeral, several women found a shingles fire near Dr. Berkeley’s home. They quickly retrieved water and, with no men present, battled the blaze until it was under control, preventing destruction of the residence.
Died November 8 1909 in El Paso Mrs Etta Billingsley in her forty ninth year survived by husband son and daughter. She endured years of invalidism with patience and Christian fortitude. Funeral at home followed by burial at Alpine Cemetery. A FRIEND.
The Presbyterian Church invites friends to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a sermon at 11 a.m. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the service. All Presbyterians and friends are welcome. For hauling contact J N McDonnell, phone 12.
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