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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
4
The Alpine Avalanche lists its directors J D Jackson president Jim P Wilson CW Livingston secretary ER Bentley director W T Henderson director F J Moyer editor manager. Subscription is 200 in advance.
In a July style exchange a Stock man for sale ad in reply to an Avalanche piece sparks commentary about hats and gadgets. The message praises Marfa camp improvements and a new magazine format, while backing Route 6 road bills pushed by Representative Claude Hudspeth to speed up road work and civic progress.
At a weekly Al Pine Christian Endeavor meeting President Frank Anderson announced the Western District C E final meeting will be held in Alpine on September 26 27 and 28 Miss Jessie Grider Rut CE Secretary will attend and aid the district work. Officers of the states were present and notes indicate further plans to be announced later. The note was crowded out last week due to space limits.
Citizens back a bright electric light west of the G H S A depot to aid travelers and residents boarding and alighting No 162 trains. The town also joins neighbors in a community weed eradication effort dubbed Exterminate via the Pie Route, urging prompt action.
Rev H K Shields of Glendon California spent a full day at Alpine Christian Church delivering a morning sermon and an evening program of music and talks. He sang solos played the saxophone with masterful skill while Mrs Renj Berkeley accompanied on piano and received high praise. Prof Camp offered a brief scripture reading as the congregation enjoyed an uplifting service.
Last week Clyde trill on his way from Presidio to Marfa was swept by a flood at a draw between the towns. His automobile boots and two pairs of spars were scattered. the car remains missing. Friends extend sympathy as he plans to move from Presidio.
The 1919 20 Lyceum Course presents the Mozart Ladies Quartette offering a mix of vocal and instrumental performances. The quartet features vocal and instrumental pieces, duets, and readings, with a date listed for a concert on September 30.
Sunday evening program praised for its spiritual uplift with a baritone solo by Rev Shields. Talks on Christly lawship spur District Convention in Alpine set for Sept 26 to 28. Eleventh Federal District investors receive a $2,469,688.81 dividend on Sept 15 to 719,110 recipients. bondholders urged to reinvest via Thrift and War Savings Stamps at post offices and banks. Joe Mord returns from Arizona with a carload of cattle and horses. arrival of purchased stock expected soon.
Local column lists visitors from Alpine Marfa Fort Worth and San Antonio plus residents returning from trips. Names include Mbert Chambers Frank Wedin Dan Coffman Jake Hargus Lindsey and Ruth Stilwell. Community hall dance, school openings, and recent moves or travels noted with multiple families and teachers mentioned.
The Lyceum Committee offers reserved seats at the Candy Kitchen for one night or a six-number season. Reservations open next Monday September 22, with single seats priced and season reservations available. Call at the Candy Kitchen on Monday September 2 to secure a seat.
Lange Manufacturing Company advertises for a resident manager to promote sales and direct salesmen in Texas. Approved Fire Appliance Co announces a permanent profitable business. Printing jobs offered and handled promptly at the Avalanche office in Houston.
Notice to car owners announces readiness to cover automobiles and install new seat covers on short notice. All work is described as first class and a free figure with no trouble to answer questions is offered. Address or contact appears as 36-16 GH Yates.
Notice to property owners states a sidewalk contractor will remove all fences for the material contained therein and asks to be notified.
BE Braden offers cleaning and pressing services with specialties in alterations. All work is fully guaranteed. Standard Tailors is located across the street east of the courthouse.
Trespass notice disciplines visitors for taking wood water or any of the 62 pastures with prosecution threatened. Manager HT Fletcher signs the warning.
A. J. Tippit traveled to Marathon last week with a full load of fruits and 1 gallon of sweet cider selling out in about 30 minutes. Alpine fruits sell quickly in markets. Jim Ellis, a Ranger under Captain Edwards, visited Alpine Friday and Saturday, greeting friends before heading to Terlingua.
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