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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
5
Saint James Episcopal Church invites all to church school at Mrs. Frank E. Gillett’s residence each Sunday at 10 a.m. Evening Prayer with a sermon by the rector is at 8:30 p.m. Monday in the Presbyterian Church. All are invited.
Local brief items note prices and goods from Alpine Mercantile Co. Cement work by B. E. Braden. J F Sutton visits Marta to see relatives. Preaching at Presbyterian Church canceled as J J Reemtsma plans Sanderson visit. J L Hord family travels to Corpus Christi. telegram reports they are well. For rent: Grandpa Ward five room furnished home. Electa Wade, Marathon manager of Western Union, visits Alpine. Braden builds cement walks. Clergy sermons in Alpine and Caddo. Chicken feed 1.80 for good mix at Alpine Mercantile. Alpine visitors Barker party from Fort Stockton. Maudie Holland becomes stenographer for Alamo Lumber. Saddles for sale. orders urged. leather man G H Yates and family visit. Storage tanks by Braden.
Special notice urges all Alpine citizens to attend the open session of the Price Interpreting Committee tomorrow Friday at 3 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce to involve the whole community in the work.
Mr and Mrs Harley Van Sickle purchase the Dr Stewart residence in the eastern city area and move in proclaiming happiness of a newly married couple beginning house keeping. Other notices list land for sale near University of Texas, exam announcements, lost glasses, travel notices, and local classifieds.
Local notices report a mixed batch of changes at the G H and S A depot with staff reshuffles including Claude Jordan in express and baggage, Becks 4 room house for sale cash with two weeks, and Frank Marler heading to PB Springs. Social note mentions A W C Club meeting moved to 3 30 pm, Mary Francis Livingston president, Willie Mae Lea reporter.
Cotton pickers needed paying per pound furnishing rents for living quarters. Ideal climate. Work every day. For particulars address Arizna Cotton Growers Ass'n Tempe Arizona 33 4.
J B Spence announces an eight month old shoat expected to weigh 300 pounds live. The animal is a cross of Duroc Jersey and Pattan China, claimed to be unbeatable for weight at eight months. Seller notes rising prices as impact of high living costs. Gardner & Brown, A B Sandifer endorse ongoing services and prices effective September 15.
Notice from Sanderson Texas dated September 18 1919 postpones the Grand Jubilee originally set for September 19 and 20 due to heavy rains. Rescheduled to September 26 and 27 featuring two big days with barbecue Friday and ball Friday night. Races and community events urged everyone to attend.
Rain began around one in the morning and persisted until eleven at night. The rainfall ranged from three fourths to two inches, likely about an inch and a half, with most soaking into the ground. In Brewster and neighboring counties, about ten bridges on the GH & SA Ry were washed out or damaged, with abutments and tracks affected. Train service ruined from Langtry to FT Paso, expected to be out two to three years. household goods for sale, apply to Mrs Good or Walter Good at Holland Hotel.
Last Saturday around 1 30 a large three section mirror collapsed in J S Hord barbershop causing $400 damage. J G Walker was in the front chair and suffered minor injuries while Clarence Hord was unhurt. Debris and marble slab lay shattered as Hord returned to work Monday with the shop undamaged beyond the wreckage.
Epworth League program on truthfulness led by Ethel Clifford with lesson by Mrs. Derrick. Emma Kn highlights paying the price for untruthfulness. Opal Morgan on truthfulness rewarded by Earl Kirk. General discussion, special music by Joe Eile Funk, league benediction. Kentucky Jennets and Mutle Colts listed. A stallion available at Matthews ranch east of Marathon, apply to S R Nail Marathon.
An old advertisement offers a historical book about the Southwest covering Indians, exploits, settlers, and soldiers. It promises a 400 page account told in romantic facts and invites readers to send $2.63 by check with a return postage option if dissatisfied.
The article thanks G for a plentiful water supply from grapes grown near Lange’s place West Lange notes the variety resembles Muscat Tokey and quality is high. Lee Herrington leaves for Benson Arizona on a two week business trip. J B Sper digs a well near his home, water gushes after five feet, plans more wells for irrigation.
A brief meeting highlights a Jerless gathering featuring rare Reading from 2 Kings 5 20 27 and Special Music with Walking in Truth by Bro Netter. Benediction closes with references to Philippians 4 25.
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