Alpine area notices and local business ads run in a 1910s issue
A collage of local notices from Alpine includes a painful accident report at a store near town where a bursting water can injured Mrs. O. Be. Abbott but spared her sight, plus community updates on business schools, hardware, meat markets, and plans for a Boy Scouts branch. The page also touts Christmas goods, lamp oil, plows, repairs, and upcoming lectures at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. BE. Abbott
Theo. A. Frey
Alpine
Methodist Parsonage
Boy Scouts
Sale of Leoncita ranch closes with cash payment
The deal for Leoncita ranch in Alpine owned by J. B. Irving is completed with the first cash payment received. Purchasers plan irrigation works and a townsite, aiming to irrigate 10 000 to 15 000 acres and invest about a quarter of a million more, likely totaling above 100 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasteek
Isue
Leoncita Ranch
J. B. Irving
New Switchboard Opens at Lacke Building
Panic subsides as telephone exchange moves from Weaver building to the Lacke building with a modern 400 drop switchboard. A representative of the Avalanche hears a call from Irving's ranch to Caldwell's feed store. Manager Weaver notes Alpine system aims for city‑level service and urges callers to use numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Lacke
Irving
Caldwell
San Antonio
Woodmen Camp Officers Election Notice
Attention Woodmen. The election of officers for the ensuing year will take place Tuesday night, December the 5th, at our regular meeting. Every member is cordially invited and earnestly requested to be present. There is other important business to come before the Camp, and it is essential to be there. Fraternally yours, Wacter Gaanerr, LN. Haaser, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wacter Gaanerr
LN. Haaser, C. & Clerk
Union Thanksgiving Service at Methodist Church
A union service will be held at the Methodist Church on Thanksgiving morning at 10 o clock Rev H C Bass will deliver the sermon and excellent music will be rendered All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Bass
Mr H C Phillips Leaves Alpine for California
The Avalanche reports with regret that Mr H C Phillips and his family will leave Alpine around the first of the year after completing new directories. He has not decided his future plans but may relocate to Ure ton or Washington or spend a few months in California while seeking better service and prosperity. The community extends best wishes as they depart for their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Phillips
Frid Hey
Ureton
Washington
California
Help Stamp Out Consumption Urges Red Cross Stamp Sale
Mrs. W J Yates appointed by Mrs Oscar B Colquitt of Austin district president for the state Red Cross stamp program. This national drive aims to suppress the White Plague consumption and appeals to all. Proceeds fund aid for unfortunates unable to help themselves. The effort is a charitable undertaking and calls for a liberal response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Yates
Oscar B. Colquite
Austin
State Organization
Red Cross
National Movement
Thanksgiving Proclamation From Alpine Merchant 1911
Casey Leading Jewelery in Alpine proclaims thanks for public support during 1911. He notes growing business, customer trust, and a pledge to improve stock, service, and repairs. He expresses appreciation for patrons, feedback, and a nod to the “Rockers” who boosted his business.
Notice to Real Estate Men in Shipman Addition
Notice to all real estate agents that all blocks and lots in the Shipman addition to Alpine have been withdrawn from the market. Shipman & Shipman. As announced, corn chops and rats have advanced. Watch Caldwell's advertisement and save honey. When you want fresh oysters call Terry's market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipman
L-Lésth
Shipman & Shipman
Caldwell
Terry's Market
Mangum Ranch Sells in Private Land Deal
W H Terry purchased the Mangum ranch southwest of town, a property of about 5000 acres with very fine land, in a private agreement concluded last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Terry
Mangum Ranch
Public notice of grocery stock purchase and invitation
We announce the purchase of the entire Mitchell Gillett Co. stock and moved it to our salesrooms. We invite former customers to visit our store for courtesy service and guaranteed satisfaction from Aunine Meneawrite Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell-Gellett Co
Aurinr Mancanius Co
Mitchell-Gillett Co
Mitchell Gillett Co
Aunine Meneawrite Co
To Play at Marfa and Marathon
The Danger signal Company, built from local talent, will perform in Marfa on Friday night and in Marathon on Thanksgiving night. The cast is strong and neighbors may expect a good show. Also advertised are household gifts from the Furniture Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danger Signal
Marfa
Household furniture for sale inquiry
I am selling household furniture and invite prospective buyers to call at my residence for details and viewing.
H. C. Panes Sale at Palace Pharmacy Saturday
The ladies of the Eastern Star plan a cake pie bread and candy sale at Palace Pharmacy Saturday afternoon to raise funds for their charitable work.
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Ladies of the Eastern Star
Palace Pharmacy
Alpin Business College Moves To Central Town Site
Professor Moffett announces relocation of Alpin Business College to a central town location. The building previously housed Mountaineer's Club, next to West Texas Grocery Co upstairs. Office hours are 10am to noon and 2pm to 1pm for inquiries on courses and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpin Business College
Mountaineer’s Club
West Texas Grocery Co
Moffett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpine Business College
W. F. Mc Gaughy
J. W Clifton
James Ranch
Capt. James
Toby
Ft. Stockton
Fairbanks Company
Gulf Refining Co
P. B. Blocker
Eas
Guy Crawford & Co
W. S. Bechtel
Gilly
Goliad
Victoria
H.C. Graves
Alpine Business Collegee
Christ_mas
FI Alpine Hardware Co
J. T. Weaver
H. W. Townsend
el Paso
R. F. Durrett
Santa Claus
Alpine Hardware Co
Ritchey’s
M. M. McFarland
Lyceum
Rufus Everson King
Opera House
Mr. King
Santy
W. IH. M.S
The
Methodist Church
Guy Craw “Ford & Co
A. Willams & Co
Kirksey
Fall of
Troy
Alpine Merccantile Co
J.T. Weaver
Aoone H. P
Masonic
Lake Asoceaity
J. T. Weaver, Jr
Irving Selle Leoncit
Kansas City
Mr. H.C. Phillips
Puble
Enerry
Casey
Alpine Hotel Bldg
Ir. R. S. Mangum Sells Ranch
Marathon
H.C. Panes
Hotel Bid’g
A. Williams & Company
Texas
A.williams & Company
Alpine, Texas
West Texas Grocery Company
CROW & BATTLES Contractors _and
Shoe Department
Alpine Mercantile Company
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