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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
3
Alpine residents read a bustling page of ads and notices including Caldwell’s promotions, hardware and laundry services, fall livestock sales, school PTA meeting, bear hunts, and local visitors. Notable items cover San Angelo fair prizes, railroad and storm-water plans, property deals, and a new monument for R. C. McKinney.
Civies to No Rig resented, the West Texas District Convention of Christian Endeavor will convene at Fort Davis. Delegates from Alpine include J D Jackson, Rev H M Smith, Mesdames Cline Runyan, Misses Nellie Collins Ora OMalier Lelia Grimes Myrtle Battles, J Allie B Burton H W Ferguson and G C Smith. Announcement made of Mr S G Gould as agent for G H S A at Alpine. Gould brings endorsements from Marathon. Alpine welcomes Gould and family. E L Ferguson reports highway from El Paso to Alpine. roads in Brewster County said to be best in region. Block 2 Hurley Addition to Alpine offered for sale by G W Martin at Alpine Mercantile Co. advt. 10-9-11. Ladies Aid elects Abbot president, Mrs Bandy secretary, Mrs Serguson treas. Notice of fruit trees orders for Dec 10 delivery. adv. 10-23, A McCallum. Notice to Real Estate Dealers revoking authority to sell property. 10-30-31, adv. B F Nichols.
Six two month old pigs offered for sale by advt Jno A Weyerts. Ava lanche reporter visits north road work under Commissioner McGaughy notes it may be permanent. A 120 foot bridge is under construction at bog-hole south of Funk place with concrete pillars and long approaches. McGaughy says trouble spot at G H & S A pump house to stock pens area to be tackled next.
The Alpine exhibit earned thirteen blue ribbons at the San Angelo fair amid strong county opposition. The apple exhibit stood out as unmatched in the state. Director Tippit earned praise for his management of the displays.
Entertainment to aid the High School Cadet Corps with proceeds used for uniforms and gear. Director Hurd has drilled the troupe. patrons can expect a good performance with popular prices. Includes carving sets and kitchen items as part of the appeal.
R S Bynum of Skinner and Bynum reports sale of 1500 calves from the 1913 brand ing to J Bleving and A S Gage. Price not given but said to exceed 30 dollars, described as one of Brewster county's largest cattle deals. Cattle bear U bar brand and are described as fine. Marathon Hustler notes retirement from Murphy and Co. with invitation for former customers to patronize. L A Dewees. Ad for sale of southeast city corner lot, 50 by 140 feet in business center, contact M S Burke, County Clerk’s Office.
Christian Church announces 10 a.m. teaching and 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting on Wednesday. Sunday evening at 7:30 features the third of a series titled On Significance of Bible Names. Everyone invited. H. M. Bandy, Minister.
The church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 1 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Junior League meets at 3 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. A cordial welcome to all. H. M. Smith, Pastor.
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