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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
2
A fragment notes a September event at the Alpine Post Office with mention of Mall Mattar of Second Ciace. The text is garbled but indicates an address or appointment related to the post office and a person named Mattar in a second place.
A Georgia bill proposes to bar marriages involving habitual drug or alcohol users and those with hereditary diseases. It would create a commission to scrutinize marriage licenses and punish officials who wed unfit applicants. The piece argues such a standard may never pass but urges scrutiny of who can form a family and the risks of unchecked appetite.
The Missionary Society met at the Methodist church last Wednesday with about sixty members. Mrs. W. Van Sickle read thirty three new member names and Mrs. M S Burke announced a close contest, with the losing side to entertain Thursday at Mrs. Burke's residence. Mr. Derrick delivered an welcome address and summarized the Home Missionary Society work. By vote the meeting day was changed to the day of this meeting.
A column notes Scot women are being sent to the far northwest to wed local bachelors. It asserts the lasses are as sweet as Texas mares and jokes about politicians ready to accept office if Wilson wins. The piece calls betting on unsettled politics unreliable and hints at shifting political advantage.
A moral reflection contrasts two paths and two classes of people. One path leads to honesty, esteem, and uplift while the other leads to shame, ruin, and peril. The piece questions which class the reader belongs to and critiques attitudes toward integrity and vice.
Citizens hear McCallum and Weaver donate proceeds from tomorrow night’s picture show to Mothers Club paying off a piano note at the public school. Capt Walton sails home from Sabinal after a month with daughter Mrs Wilson as Wilson is touted for president by supporters urging his bid.
The Methodist Church will hold morning and evening services with Rev J A Ray presiding elder of El Paso District preaching Tuesday at 8 15 pm followed by the Fourth Quarterly Conference. The Choir meets Thursday at 8 pm under Prof H T Luthy. Sunday School returns at 9 45 am welcoming back summer absentees. H M Smith Pastor.
The ladies of the Christian Church will serve dinner and supper at the adobe buildings across from the Lackey residence next Tuesday. Public invited to call for a meal priced 50 and 35 cents. Various local moves and travel notes follow, including Kokernot and son departing for San Antonio in Mr. Kokernot's car, Skates of Boulder arriving with grading outfit for the Orient project, J D Jackson and son Ford heading to Fort Worth for studies, and Mrs. Cowles and daughter joining Supt. Cowles renting a Coleman cottage.
Alpine residents read a string of social announcements and notices. Families plan trips to Ft Worth for university entry. birthday celebrations and entertainments mark the week. Local clubs, theater proceeds for charity, and shop notices blend with weather and road updates.
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