Alpine Social Roundup From Weekend Visitors To Funerals
Burton Mitchell of Matta visited Alpine Saturday while Mrs. W D Crone of Fort Davis and Miss Els Jeackson were also in town. Many El Paso Fort Davis Marfa and San Marcos residents dropped in for business visits family gatherings or funerals. Several weddings births and a large list of local notices including sales occupations and transport moves are noted along with church and school happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Crone
Fort Davis
Alpine
Study Club Holds October Meeting at Mrs Gillett’s Home
The October session of the Study Club met at the home of Mrs FE Gillett with members including Mrs G W Baines Mrs B F Berkeley and others. A short business meeting accepted the resignation of treasurer J R Middlebrook and elected Mrs Berkeley to the post. Programs led by Mrs G W Martin covered songs, state schooling laws and literacy, with remarks on public schools conditions, per capita declines, and the club’s role in literacy efforts. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Gillett
G. W. Baines
B. F. Berkeley
M. 5. Burke
W. E. Caldwell
J. H. Derrick
H. W. Ferguson
J. W. Gentry
W B. Hancock
T. G. Harris
G Martin
John Perkins
M. L. Turney
A. M. Turney
W. van Sickle
CD Wood
J. R. Middlebrook
Berkley
G. W. Martin
America
the Beautiful
Club Westionnaire
Texas
Martin
Ferguson
Derrick
Perkins
Martini
Wood
Dorris and Harmon wed at Fort Davis ceremony
Clarence Dorris and Miss Johnnie Harmon of Alpine were quietly married Sunday at a Fort Davis home of the officiating minister. The couple will reside in Toronto where Dorris is foreman of the railroad gravel and rock works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dorris
Johnnie Harmon
Fort Davis
Will Dorris
el. Dorris
Lucile Adams
Dorris
Alpine
J. H. Harmon
Toronto
Dorothy Ann Perkins Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
On Friday afternoon October 6, Dorothy Ann Perkins hosted about thirty young friends for her seventh birthday party. Various games entertained the group while the honoree received many gifts. Refreshments of angel food cake and iced cream were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ann Perkins
Stove for Sale with Wood Coal Range and Water Hookup
Wood and coal cook stove with warming closet and hot water connection. Described as as good as new and suitable for baking. Bargain price. Contact WL Means at 4i-ic.
Picture Show Reopened Under Denver Dealer at Big Bena
Mr G D Stewart of Denver has taken over the Big Bena Theatre and will add it to his string of motion picture shows. He opened Monday night and by Tuesday night had the week's program planned. Stewart owns three theaters with Alpine venture his fourth, operating in connection with Las Cruces and Socorro New Mexico and Miles City Montana venues. He promises the cleanest and best in the show line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G .D. Stewart
Denver
Colo
Big Bena Theatre
Stewart
Las Cruses
Soroéo
New Mexico
Miles City
Mont
Brewster Citizens Headed to San Antonio Court
Sheriff and Mrs Townsend and Mrs Joe Moss lead Brewster County witnesses to San Antonio for the T T Whitehead alias R T Dalzell murder case. The charge concerns Roy Williams a young rancher killed eleven months ago. Venue moved from Marfa to San Antonio for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kef Townsend
Joe Moss
San Antonio
For Sale Half Interest in Boquillas Hot Springs Property
For sale, half interest in Boquillas Hot Springs and 640 acres of land. Wanted active partner to help establish fruit nursery. J Langford, RR 1 Box 310, El Paso Texas. Aleit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boquillas Hot Springs
J. ©. Langford
el Paso
Texas
Aleit
Alpine Texas plates sold by Alpine Chamber secretary
The Alpine Chamber of Commerce secretary announces new "ALPINE TEXAS" automobile plates. Fifty pairs sold the first morning. residents are urged to call the secretary to secure a pair at a price of $1.50. They are praised as an effective local advertisement and a prideful display for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Brewster County Commissioners Proceed In Road Bond Funding
The Brewster County Commissioner's Court met in regular session with Judge Burke presiding. They accepted the resignation of county surveyor W M Harmer and appointed James B P Dodd, fixed his bond at 2500, canvassed special road bond election results showing 465 for the bond, set a 20 cent tax rate, and funded warrants totaling 16500 at 6 percent over ten years to aid precincts 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Burke
Clarence Herd
Cletcher
C. Bourland
W. RR. Cartledge
EE. Townsend
W. Hi. Lease
W. M. Harmer
James BP. Dodd
Deod
Brewster County
Conference Appointments of Local Interest Read
At the New Mexico annual Methodist conference the El Paso district assignments were announced. Rev. S. E. Allison becomes presiding elder, with Rev. H. M. Smith returning to Alpine and other clergy named to Alpine Buena Vista Clint Paso Asbury Ysleta Mims Huggett Trinity Hoggs Fort Davis and Valentine Slade Fort Stockton Glisson Hachita circuit O Neal La Mesa circuit Kelly Williams Barton Sanderson and Marathon Bickley Sierra Blanca Van Horn Knight Toyan and Toyah Valley Belcher Nance missionary Western missions Stevenson Redman evangelist Golden Baker and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexas
Methodist Church, South
el Paso
S. E. Allison
Alpine
H. M. Smith
S. FE. Allison
H. M
F. L. Glisson
Hachita
JF. O'Neal
la Mesa
J. Kelly
Las Cruces
M. O. Williams
Marta
H. M. Barton
Sanderson
Marathon
J. W. Bickley
Sierra Blanca
van Horn
D T. Knight
Toyan
Toyah Valley
W. A. Belcher
L. Nance
Western Stecimen Mission
R. J. Stevenson
Western Mexican Mission
J. J. Redman
J. J. Golden
Southern Methodist University
C. D. Baker
Mrs Lula McFarland Terry of Alpine Dies in Shooting
Mrs Lula McFarland Terry born November 13 1871 in DeWitt County Texas died after an accidental shooting at Paisano in Alpine on a Saturday night. Funeral at her home and church with Rev H M Smith presiding. Survived by husband W Henry Terry sons King Morgan and W H Terry Jr daughter Pauline two brothers Rob and Ab and sister Mrs Mima Mae Lord. Active Methodist, respected citizen and friend of the church. Funeral at Alpine cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula McFarland Terry
DeWitt Co
Texas
Seguin McFarland
W. Henry Terry
Cheapside
DeWitt County
San Angelo
Alpine
Paisano
King
College Avenue
Methodist Church
H M. Smith
Alpine Cemetery
Morgan
Tampico
W. H. Terry, Jr
Auto
Fort Worth
Pauline
Messrs
Sid McFarland
Goliad
Edward
Westoff
Sul Ross Routs Marfa in Early Inning Dramatics
Sul Ross Normal College clobbered Marfa High School 6 runs in the first inning as Church reached on an error followed by a sacrifice, walk and four straight singles. Maria’s team showed flashes but faulty fielding allowed four scores. Mitchell, Maria’s standout 3rd baseman, drew attention. Darkness halted play with a return game set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Normal College
Marfa
Sul Ross
Maria
Mitchell
New Citizen for Alpine Moves In
Oscar Swindle of Brownwood arrived Sunday to consider Alpine as a home and school town. By Monday noon he rented the Maran home in the north part of town and his family and household goods will follow as the Orient can transport them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Swindle
Brownwood
Alpine
Maran
Sheriff Sale In Brewster County Texas Heading To Auction
The San Antonio Shoe Company sues Juan Gonzales in Brewster County Texas court. An execution dated August 22 1922 levied September 5 1922 on several Alpine properties. The November 7 1922 sale at the courthouse door will offer all rights to the described town lots for cash. Sheriff E K Townsend of Brewster County signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Brewster
San Antonio Shoe Company
Iuan Gonzales
Brewster County
Texas
Juan Gonzales
Murphyville
Alpine
Court House
E. KE. ‘Townsend
Sul Ross Normal Notes Reflect Yearly Enrollment Trends
Sul Ross State Normal College reports 140 students enrolled to date for the third term begun September 26, 1922, up 60 from last year and 75 percent higher. The body includes 37 men and 103 women from four counties and two states, with a portable church affiliation mix and an average age of 19.5. A dormitory for women housing about 108 is identified as the main need as winter term starts January 2, 1923, with expected enrollment growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross State Normal College
Methodists
Christian
Presbyterian
Church of Christ
Episcopalian
Christian Science
Nazareen
Normal School
Normal College
Wanted experienced book keeper for garage business
A thoroughly experienced and settled married man seeks a position as book keeper. Over six years of managing buying and book keeping in a garage business. Can keep any set of books and provide references. Address Box 773 San Angelo Texas West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
West
Wethingtons to Open Grocery in Alpine Texas
Mr and Mrs J P Wethington recently of Alamo Texas have leased the old tailor shop east of the courthouse and will open a grocery in Alpine. They expect to be open by week’s end or early next week and plan to move to Alpine with their third family this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Wethington
Alamo, Texas
Grocery and Nations
Mrs. Wethington
Alpine
Baseball game sought by Alpine team
A wanted notice seeks a good baseball game Monday after noon at 3 30. Place Alpine. Inquire of TO HL Gibbs Normal Coach for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Gibbs
State University Notes From Austin Texas
State University notes report UT Austin opened the term with record attendance of 3,983 students, forecasting 4,500 by term end. The Inter scholastic League publishes a debate bulletin on a three mill tax for higher education. UT’s Bureau of Economic Geology and Technology attracts engineers. nearly a thousand schools have paid League fees, with four thousand expected. Dormitory expansions host more women, including 32 in the Scottish Rite Dormitory, many working for meals. Grace Hall and Newman Hall house dozens of students in campus housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
University of Texas
University of Texas Interscholastic League
University of Texas Nureau
Bureau
Scottish Rite
Grace Hall
Newman Hall
Capithey
Toilet Articles for Ladies and Gentionen at The Pharmacy
The Pharmacy advertises toilet articles for ladies and gentionen plus sundries for the entire family. The notice lists practical household items and personal care products available at the store.
Card of Thanks From the Terry Family
CARD OF THANKS We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and tender sympathy in our sorrow over the sudden death of our wife and mother. We remember with gratitude the loving words and floral offerings and pray God blesses each one of you W. H. Terry and Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
W. HH. Terry
Alpine
W. H. Terry
Waco Man Seeks Ballot Place For United States Senator
Henry Young of Waco petitions the Texas Supreme Court clerk for a writ of injunction to force the secretary of state to place his name on the November ballot as a United States Senate candidate for the States Rights Democratic party. The secretary referred the request to the attorney general for an opinion, with Young keeping the application in abeyance. If granted, the move could affect the Mayfield and Peddy controversy and broad party ballot decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Ilys
Youngs
United States
Supreme Court
Bids Rejected for Holland Hotel Remodeling
Mr. Holland informs The Avalanche that all remodeling plans for the Holland Hotel were rejected as unsatisfactory on Monday. The project is not abandoned. changes will be made and resubmitted later. Old tin and rubbish around homes give a slug gish impression and raise fire danger. civic pride should include street cleanliness and beautification beyond private property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Holland
Holland Hotel
Avalanche
Hauling Service Advertised by J M Gallego
Three ton truck available for any work delivering merchandise hauling furniture coal and moving ashes from buildings call 87 J M Gallego located at 41 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gallego
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burton Mitchell of
Matta
Will Cotter
San Francisco
Bird Williams of
J. W. Rhodes
Edgar Purington
LL Paso
J.C. Bird
W. T. Henderson
Fabens
N. L. Casner
Mattia
Rd Garnett
Frank Anderson
Lucile Rives of
W J Yates
Burke
Aline Duty
Eva Kerr
Roy Robinson
W. B. Justice
Clay Roberts
Frank Jones
Saray Espy
Atter
R. L. Myers
Abilene
G. D. Crawford
Lancaster
Elliott
Brewer
Hearne
San Marcos
Ruth Espy
Katherine Espy
Jno. T. Battle
C. E McCool
Dallas
W. EL. Matthews
Brian Montague
Lordsburg
R. G. Beckman
Sanmere
J. C. Bird
W. H. Harrison
S. F. Woodward
J. M Ugie
Mrs. Engle
Hovey
J. T. Lassiter
Elephant Butte
Pecos
Herd’s
Callin St. Clair
Albert Phillips
del Rio
King Terry
Fl Paso
Lee O. White
PB. V. Cartwright
Goree
Morgan Terry
Hooly McSpadden
California
W. F. White
Homer and
Shirley
Jee Prude
Larry Higgins
G. H. Haynes
A. G
Minerva Jones
Presidio
C. A. Brown
Roy Hudgins
FE. Townsend
B. M. Combs
Minneapolis
Winkler
Mr. Gibbs
College
Bisbee, Ariz
The
Copper Queen Mining Co
W. W. Turney
el Vaso
Malel McNees
Merkle, Texas
Mrs. G. B. Crawford
L. C. Pope
Trinity County
Ruth Dyson
Amarillo
Jas. Cotter
B.ob Jackson
Port Lavaca
C. Bowles
First Baptist Church
C. W. Livingston
Oklahoma
Mr. Livingston
Delzell
L. W. Durrell
Ostmaster
Big Bend Grocery Co
R. L. Marquis
State Normal
State Board of Control
Marquis
State Board of Normal
J. L. Henson
Maria Methodist Church
W. L. Means
Ed R. Bentley
McAllen
Ed R. Jr
Alpine Hardware Co
Everey
Mitchell-Gillet
Irene Hearne
San Marcos Normal
Harmon
Picture Show
San Antonio Court
Alpine Chamber OF Commerce
MAREA
State University Notes
Southern Pacific Lines
Inc
gonnaaRiney
Ite
Keating Steam Bakery
Alpine Hardware Company
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