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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
3
Brewster Camp and Woodmen lodge schedules posted with meetings and officers. Alpine vendors advertise meals, vegetables, edibles, and assorted goods. Local residents travel to El Paso, Fort Davis, and Valentine for business and fairs while new firms open and old mills offer coal, cake, and feed. Community notices include births, birthdays, and upcoming events at Mitchell Gillett Co. and City Restaurant.
The Avalanche announces that Rev. J J Maurer, pastor of the Baptist church at Marfa, will conduct services here next Sunday morning and night.
Hot coffee cake and other refreshments will be served this afternoon at the Mitchell-Gillett Co store from to 10 p.m. Attend the opening and hear some good music.
R D smields sold his livery and feed stable to Mr. A J Scarborough of Smiley Oklahoma who arrived here this week Shields has not decided his future plans but it is hoped he and his family will remain in Alpine
El Paso Herald notes a Kent Texas error where Jackson & Hannon shipped 31 jars of fat two and three year old steers instead of poor cattle. The cattle reportedly brought top prices, correcting the mistaken report.
Excitement grows as reports claim oil found about 30 miles from Ft Stockton in the Tom Riggs pasture. Local holders say oil seems certain though experts will assess the prospects in the coming days.
Death notice reports Rev J S Gillett pioneer Texas Methodist minister died at his Cuero home. Born more than 73 years ago, he was a respected gospel worker and scholar who retired several years ago. He leaves many children and grandchildren including F E Gillett of Alpine and J A Gillett of El Paso, with a sister Mrs W F Mitchell of Mara.
Plans are in place to organize an Odd Fellows lodge in Alpine on Friday night November 4. A costly lodge regalia has been ordered and will arrive Sunday. The new lodge will start with ten to twelve old members and several new applications will be considered. The Odd Fellows is a long established global fraternal organization with many branches.
A live up to date commercial secretary is vital for Alpine to grow. The speaker argues a secretary can boost town progress, with typical pay from 150 to 500 dollars monthly, and notes that a skilled secretary yields outsized community benefits. Also announces Marathon State Bank stockholders meeting November 1 1910 to elect directors and conduct business.
The notice invites worshippers to a morning service themed Christans and a 7:30 pm evening service with a vision and a volunteer. Sunday School occurs at the usual morning hour. Pastor Wallace R. Evans extends the cordial invitation to all services. The Alpine High School faculty invites guests to a reception at Levingston Hall on Saturday evening, October 29, 1910, from 8:30 to 10:00.
DewEes Lumber Co advertises discounted Studebaker farm wagons and mountain hacks with a reference number 10646. Longstanding supplier highlights lower prices for farm equipment and rural transportation needs.
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