The Alpine Avalanche (Alpine, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 28, 1916 Page: 3 of 8
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| Local and Personal |
J. F. FuKnjim is
the holidays in El Peso.
Other stares have a slogan;
Jas. A. Burke spent last Sat-
urday m Marathon, collecting
VfeJ.
C. Brooke of
the holidays
El
in
Why not buy your Xmas
candy loom the candy store—
The Candy Kitchen.
Miss Vhrian Wearer is here
to spend d|e holidays with her
Tom Metcalf of Marathon. Clyde ButtriU came up from
his riser ranch last Saturday
to spend die holidays with
Alpine friends.
Get Busy. Boys! Go trap-
ping and make some Christmas
money. Caldwell's Feed Store
will sell or rent you traps.
J. G. Hamilton, county treas-
urer of Hale county, is here as
the guest of his brother. Judge
J. M. Hamilton.
We are prepared to charge
fifteen storage batteries at once.
You are always NEXT at Ed-
wards Motor Company, tf
Joe Parker. Jim Walker. Roy
Stillwell, Roy Tippit, Geo.
Harris and Constable Hargus
of Marathon, were here to
take in die goat roping.
See our line of Ivory Pymlin
toilet sets the best in the city.
Come in and see *t«e—» before
purchasing elsewhere.
Alpine Hardware Co.
Through an oversight, die
name of Mr. John Gentry was
omirao from cqc rstoi gums
at the dining given last week
by Mr. and Mrs Eugene Parr.
We now havcon display one
of the finest assortments of
ring Sets ever shown in
Alpine.
Alpine Hardware Co.
I am displaying one of die
nicest assortments of hand
made saddles ever in Alpine.
Prices Right. Yates’ Saddle
Miaa Carrie Zumwalt is here Si>°PL Phone51
fman Ydeta. spending the hoj- Mrs. Paul Vogt left Monday
■days with Mr. and Mrs. John for El Paso where she will
Gen**?' [probably undergo a surgical
We have a fuD line of Alum-!OP**”**0”- ^
mum now to select horn. Come.0*** ^ Dr. Benj. F. Berkeley
and avoid *h» rnshu and Mrs. Mstta Harms.
Hardware Go. By keeping your storage bat-
Notice; to cowboys. Bring W charged up you may save
your old -AW* in and get ^ cost °f a new one. The
cash for it. on a new one. G. Edwards Motor Company
H. Yales. Phone5l. • «Pof battery
The Edwards Motor Com-
pany is equipped to grease and
ad your car the right way.
Mrs. Lew ButtriU and two
.daughters are spending the
hofidays in Alpine.
Guy Livingston, a former
Alpine boy, but now living in
El Ftsoh was here Chrislmas-
Sargt. Tolinger of die Ran-
fpcte with headquarters at
The members of the Class
of Domestic Science of the
public school Miss Cecil
> Mrs. Cas Edwards was host-
ess to the Bridge Club yester-
dry afternson. In addition to
the regular members, her in-
The goat roping contest
held Monday afternoon afforded
much pleasure and excitement
to the large crowd who had
Myers, instructor, gave a ban- riled guests were Mrs. Dehna j gathered on the grounds to
Richardson.. Miss Mary Gift- \ witness the event There were
lett. Anna D. Linn, and Erma t fifteen entry* at $$ each which
Lee Richardson. Refresh-'with the $100 offered by the
meats consisting of frozen egg
nog and cake was served.
quet in the class room last
Thursday night, complimentary
to the trustees of the school,
the Summer Normal board,
and members of the facility,
and several invited guests.
The affair was a most delight-
ful occasion, as it was served
in five courses. Toasts were
given by Miss Ethel Reed. Dr.
Benj. F. Berkeley. Mr. Koenig.
Supt. Bentley. J. D. Jackson
and Jim P. Wilson.
The branch of domestic
science was added to the
frlwwl ih«i year ***1 under *he
able instruction of Mias Myies,
the pupils have made wonder-
ful progress.
wa
Ths Fort Davis Post, of last
week, says that some of the
county officers defeated at the
recent general election in that
county wiU contest their op-
ponents election. Mr. C H.
Bird, former tax assessor, has
already filed a contest against
C E. Jones, and others wiU
file suit before the next term
of District coart.
I Want Ton
To get my price on
hand furniture. I buy or sefl.
Let me repair your broken
furniture and save you money.
H. Lacy.
Successor to Lacy & Davidson.
Mrs. Dehna Richardson had
a narrow escape from a serious
accident lari week; while riding,
her hone fell and threw her to
to the ground with great force.
Mrs. Richardson's foot hung
in the stirrup, but she held the
anal down until her hus-
band reached her side and un-
tangled her foot. Outside of a
severe shock she escaped with
only minor bruises.
Christmas day passed off
very quietly in Alpine, outside
of one of the worst wind and
dost storms that has visited
this section in many a day.
Owing to the disagreeable
weather, only the younger gen- by the
exation braved die dements toj occasions,
come to town. As arule. the1 A roping between John
merchants reported a good! loung, and M. Tippit of
business. j Marathon for a purse of $230.
- i was matched to take place at
Last i Marathon New Year's day.
committee, made a purse of
$175. The first money was
won fay John Young who roped
and tied his two goats in 15
and 17 x/z seconds. Jeff Stewart
of Marathon got $30 for being
the next best. Iris time being
20’i and 13lA seconds. Lee
Harrington took third money.
$25, his time being 12 and 26
seconds.
In a second contest the
entrance money amounting to
$55 was won fay John Young
and Lee Harrington who
derided the first sard second
prize amounting to $45. and
Pete Kenedy won third money.
As a rale the ropers were not
at their best and considering
everything the time was not in
keeping with the records made
contestants on
New Year Presents
Do you have to give any
return presents. Do you wish
to remember an old friend.
We can please you.
Yon Wat Southing Appropriate
We Have Now i Most Complete Line.
Articles Bought From Us Will
Engraved Free.
Here are a Few Gift Saggestkms.
A. K. BeD. last heard of at
Marathon, was going to
| This promises to bea very ex
J citing contest as both men are
Fraff Trees Fsr Sale.
About die first of die year. I
will have 600 fruit trees for
sale. Let me supply you.
2t- A. J. Tippit.
nmch pr*>r Alpine. Any in-' fast and know how to use their
formation will be thankfully [heads.
received fay his brother.
T. J. Bek Goliad, Tex.! Try Ota BL
Good whole milk 40 cents
a gallon, buttermilk 30 cents.
The Avalanche is requested <A;„1„,;nr 20 cents. Leave
by Supt. Bentley to>nounce M™, Mar
IW the public Khoob WillU..OXL
Mmer.-"*-- omb Tueed^r. Monday Dei,-
morning. January 2nd. All
pupils are urged to he present
the first day.
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Fortha Boys and
Far tha Girls
Gants.
Ladies.
A thin model 12 size 19
A tiny Wrist Watch
Jewel South Bend
A Diamond LaveDiere
Watch.
Is Equally Appropriate
■say Other Articles are:
Every Girl wants Pari-
Scarf Pins
Cut Glass Bud Vases.
lie Clasps
Vest Chains
auver Bracelets
Cuff Buttons
Thimbles
Waldemar Chains
Hat Pros
Collar Buttons
Perfume Bottles
Fountain Pens
You can sure find just
Fobs.
We want you to see our
what you want for
Stock and see how
1 let.
well you can
Come and Pick Your
please Him,
Gift Early.
Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, writ
charging and repairing.
The Christmas
remembered by Alpine people.’ I,he ^irtmas trem green
are hoe as the guests of Mr. •l“e different churches last
and Mrs. J. W. Rixon. Saturday night, afforded much
pleasure to the hundreds of
spectators who were present
to see the young people enjoy
Alpine Hardware Col themselves.
See our line of Pstrition »no
'Rogers Silverware before par-
Kuns City Hezic* ft Orient Railway Co.
of Toxas.
The Orient Railway.
mmds sincere greetings to its good friends and patrons
washing diem a Merry Christmas and a Happy. Prosper-
ous New Year.
__________The Orient Railway
uprood ofithe boast that no road runs through a more
wes no people who
and loyal to their
The Orient Railway.
every effort to do
of the sect
it travel eta. and is
the citizens, to that
Ths Orient Railway.
City.
The Orient Railway
Dr W. J Roger, ol El Pi
is at the Holland hotel for two
weeks. Dr. Rogers is associ-
ated with Dr. L. Su Chenoweth,
formerly of Alpine, in the
practice of dentistry. Dr.
Rogers may decide to locale
here.
SOON TO ARRIVE A
nice assortment oft Indian Nav-
ajo Blankets; nice Persian yarn.
Lap robes, worth the
Yates’ Saddle Shop, Phone
51.
Del Dodson and Jolm Ar-
two young white
l in die Big Bend
district, were arrested last
week by Clyde ButtriU and
brought ftwyy for safe keeping
They axe charged with robbing
See that your
GENERATING: this
the
We clean and re-
“while you
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ul ca warns Motor urn-
ny. d
Clyde Weaver, secretary of
Give your storage battery the
proper attention and yon will ^
Can ^Last. find that it will last much long-
Red Durham cow with tips! er and give better service. An
of horns sawed off*,; has bald occasional charge helps greatly,
faced ball calf. Cow branded Electrical work is our “long
suit-” Edwards Motor Com-
D ANDERSON BROS.
‘The Meal Oft Store’’
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HOLLAND HOTEL
with reverse S on hip. Reward
paid for return of animals to
R. S. Carnes. Alpine. Texas.
Card af Thanks.
To those friends who were
so thoughtful and land to us
doing the sickness and deal
oft our wife and mother, we
wish to extend our thanks.
J. Bl Hudspeth'and_family.
pany.
Fine Jersey Cew Fsr Sale
Cow is two years old with! ’ •
month old calf. Good milker.
Call at this office.
—European Plan
Rooms with or withouit bath. Modern cafe in con-
nection with hotel.
Your Potronago Appreciated.
J. W. DOWNUM, Prop.
The Avalanche $130per year liwi********>m»m*fwmw»>u»«rmillhkhit m ii i
I will he in Alpine for two
weeks and f any one^needn
ntal work, wiH be glad’to
consult withthem. Reference.
Dr. L. & Chenoweth,* formerly
of Alpine; but now of El Paso,
W. J. Rogers, D. Si
Card sf Tksaks.
Ji to extend my
frit thanks to’myjnany ftiends
dneas to me in my
hour ofdeep^grief.
Mrs. JmT.Tartt
A Happy
this week to
of the
Security League which is to he
held in New York. Jan. 25th.
Telephone No I- CaldwdTs
Feed Store. We
L Clark ca
I Christmas
ne up to
with his
m Lae’s
Mr. and Mm WiH Colter!
spent Christmas here with his:
parents.
OMwetfs Telephone one
83 times on Saturday Dec. 9th.
52 of which were inquiries for
fueL Unloading a car of coal
today. Send ns your orders.
is very
NEW YEAR!
Is Our Sincere Wish for Everyone.
**he had his arm
II to 12a.mat
of W.T.
to
“THE BIG STORE
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Yates, W. J. The Alpine Avalanche (Alpine, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 28, 1916, newspaper, December 28, 1916; Alpine, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth803343/m1/3/?q=hamilton+county: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend).