Alpine social notes and local notices compilation
Local brief mentions include visitors and residents in Alpine and Caldwell areas. Names noted: Mrs Lou Buttrill, Gourley from his ranch, J W Phelps ill, J M Wattenbarger from Chillicothe, Mr and Mrs O E Kirtley at home after Fort Worth Fat Stock Show, and Miss Stella Youngblood injured by a pistol incident during a bed making mishap. Also upcoming events: Alpine Parent Teachers Association meeting, visiting clergy led by Rt Rev J W Shaw, and new hotel management by Jack M Scott and Nell Gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Wattenbarger
Chilicothe
Jack M. Scott
Holland Hotel
Lympia
B.C. Nelms
Wester Union
John Gentry
Temple
M. L. Mogford
Alpine News Briefs reveal weddings and local visits
Mrs. W B Humphreys returns home from a visit to Mrs J R Morton in Marfa while S A Morton of Big Springs joins Alpine guests. Engagement announced between Enon Smith of Alpine and G W Haas of Fabens with ceremony planned in Alpine on November 4. Rain fell Tuesday night across Alpine and is expected to continue. Visitors include Mrs Maggie Davis from Del Rio and Mrs Hale from San Antonio. Alma Cunningham starts as post office clerk during Mrs Coleman’s El Paso absence. Vivian Weaver hosted a party. Rev Arthur Jones of Dallas was in Alpine this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Humphreys
J. R. Morton
Marfa
S. A. Morton
Big Springs
Maggie Davis
del Rio
W. A. Means
Davis
Burdine
Alpine
John Hale
Little Sonue
San Antonio
Alma Cunningham
Coleman
el Paso
Vivian Weaver
Alll
Arthur Jones
Dallas
Reverend H M Smith Leaves Alpine for El Paso District
Delegates to the Methodist Conference at Pecos report Rev H M Smith, pastor of the Alpine church for two years, has been named presiding elder of the El Paso district with headquarters in El Paso. Alpine mourns losing a scholar and Christian gentleman whose work endeared him to congregants and nonmembers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecost
H. M. Smith
Alpine
el Paso
Smith
Alpine and Matia Honored at El Paso District Conference
Maria was named to entertain the upcoming El Paso Methodist District Conference. Alpine and its representatives received notice, with Mrs. Derrick and Mr. Sanford speaking. Mrs. H. M. Smith elected treasurer of the Women’s Mission Conference and Alpine’s Mr. Smith named presiding elder. Capt. Jason W. James invites Blue Lodge Masons and Eastern Star members to his Altuda ranch next Saturday for a day of barbecued goat and beef. Murphy & Middlebrook promote Ford cars over high priced touring cars. Mrs. J. D. Jackson reported on the National Christian Convention in Atlanta at the Christian church prayer meeting. Jackson & Harmon won six prize-winning cattle at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show. Rev. W. W. Nelson named Alpine Methodist pastor, with Rev. H. M. Smith to leave for El Paso after services next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria
el Paso Methodist District Conference
Alpine
Derrick
Sanford
H. M. Smith
Woman's Mission Conference
Smith
Jason W. James
Blue Lodge Masons
Eastern Star
Altuda
Ford
Murphy & Middlebrook
Sunset Limited Derailed Near Alpine on Oct 18
A westbound Sunset Limited derailed two miles west of Strobel near Alpine last Sunday October 18 due to a spike replaced atop the rail. The board of inquiry Messrs Van Sickle Gillett and Buttill found the incident partial with no major wreck possible. The Ladies Union meets October 28 at 3 30 p m at the Presbyterian church with Miss Bailey reading A little child shall Lead Them and a musical program plus a Bible lesson on The Women of the New Testament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H
8. A. Ry
Strobel
Alpine
Messrs van Sickle
Gillett and Buttill
Ladies’ Union
The
Presbyterian Church
Furnished Room For Rent And Notices On Land Prohibitions
Furnished room for rent by Mrs J W F McGaughy. Walker Ranch in Jeff Davis and Presidio posted as closed to hunting. J P Kennedy notices posted. Pasture 320 acres near Alpine offered by J B Loughridge. Address 1222 S Jennings Ave Fort Worth Texas. Sanderson Water and Light plant for sale by Edward McGinley. Ad-8-20-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Kent
Alpine
J. B. Loughridge
Jennings Avenue
Ft. Worth
Texa
Sanderson
Orient Land Company
For Rent Suite of Furnished Rooms in Town
Mrs McFain advertises a furnished suite with bath and every convenience for rent. A stray line mentions duck shooting season beginning October 16 and a note about a front page correction in The Avalanche record, attributed to U. S. Marshal Rogers and deputies, but the context is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFaind
U.S
Marshall Rogers
Ste
Avalanche Secord
Pasture Posted With Prosecution for Trespass Ad
Notice reads my pasture is posted and no hunting therein will be allowed trespassers will be prosecuted Advt 43 4 A T Emison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Emison
No Hunting Allowed at EL Pastures
Elsinore Cattle Co announces no trespassing in the EL pastures with threat of prosecution. Supt E E Townsend signs the ad, dated October 20 1912 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsinore Cattle Co
E. E. Townsend
War News From Fronts Reports Ongoing Attacks and Threats
Violent attacks and counter attacks for possession of the seaside area in northern France persist without a decisive result. German forces in the far east claim material progress and threaten Warsaw. Berlin also states a potential aerial invasion of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaghast
France
Far East
Warsaw
England
Local Grocery Firm Sells Business to Alpine Mercantile Co
Ad advertises that the grocery business has been sold to Alpine Mercantile Co and all accounts are now payable to Mr Guy Crawford. Customers are urged to settle promptly, or else the accounts will be turned to an attorney for collection. The notice thanks patrons for past favors and requests continued patronage with Alpine Mercantile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Merantile Co
Alpine Mercantile Co
Guy Crawford
Alpine, Mercantile Co
Wwhord & Co
Early Spring Berry Advert for B Avison Alpine Texas
Berries offered from early spring to late frost with prices 35 seats per dozen 2 50 per 100 320 per 1000. Applies to B E Avison Alpine Texas Advt 9 24 1mo. Also Ford agency notice Brewster Presidio Jeff Day counties by Murphy and Middlebrook. Dickey s Old Reliable Eye Water ad 5 27 4m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Avison
Alpine
Texas
Murphy & Middlebrook
Brewster
Presidio
Jeff Day
Dickey
Nominees Named in Brewster County Democratic Primary
Brewster County lists county offices and precinct officers with names for the Democratic primary. County Judge A M Turney. Sheriff J A Walton. Tax Assessor JW Peel. Treasurer Clyle Bull. District Clerk WOH Leas. Surveyor W Mt Hay Woe of the Peace. precinct officers including W HL Ragin F Phelps. Commissioners Jos Manning Jr and R A Wilson. Justice of the Peace. precinct 1 and 4 details. Miguel Hernariter listed as Chairman with Jim P Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Manning, Jr
Justice of
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Lou Buttrill
Allin
Cala
Ee Gourley
Caldwell
J. W. Phelps
J.W. Rixon
Hooley McSpadden
Northwest
Avalanche
T. V. Meador
San Saba
Paul Thornton
Wife
Beeville
Acy
B. E. Hess
Alpine Parent Teachers’ Association
J. W. Shaw
Brocardus
Enon Smith
G. W. Haas
G.H. & S.A. Fabens
Fort Stockton
Dr. Taylor
Palace Pharmacy
J. D. Jackson
Atlanta
Christian Church
Messrs
Jackson & Harmon
Fort Worth
Hereford
W. W. Nelson
Prescott, Ark
Sunda
Sunset Limited
J. W. F. McGaughy
J.P. Kennedy
Imp
Walter J. Hodson
Brownwood
Winchester
Avalanche Office
A. J. Tipit
WAR News
Hominees
Brewster County
A.M. Turney
J. A. Walton
JW. Peel
Clyle Bull
Yountyang
W. Mt. Hay
Precinet
W. HL. Ragin
F Phelps
Huafeman
Ison
Miguel Hernariter
A Jim P. Wilson
Star Meat Market
Metta Harms
Town of
Armistead
Room 2
Lackey
jur-Sanford
Neves Sur
Burford
M. M. Whisler
W. A. Buchanan
Alpine Hardware Co
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