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Newspaper
Canyon City News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
2
The Canyon Texas paper entered at the post office as second class matter indicates papers were sent out of the county and promptly discontinued at expiration of time paid for. Subscriptions are canceled.
The ticket lists candidates for county offices including County Judge R N Henson County Attorney W WD Scott District and County Clerk M P Garner Sheriff and Tax Collector R A Sanford County Treasurer P H Young County Assessor Joe Foster County Commissioners WJ Redfearn E W Neeve J D Knicely M P Park positions.
Amarillo plans to dam Palo Duro creek eight miles southwest of Canyon City to supply both towns with water. Engineer H. T. McGee says a 45 foot high dam will create a lake, feeding a 21 inch pipeline delivering about two million gallons daily, with seepage stabilizing flow downstream. The project faces riparian rights hurdles but could secure long term water for Amarillo and Canyon City, and even boost local agriculture in Briscoe County.
W B B Thomas, residing one and a half miles southeast of Sil, is noted in this brief farmers' notice column.
The report notes Attorney General Davidson is under review for a potential third term, a development linked to statements by Senator Bailey.
Buie and Scott mutually dissolve their partnership effective now with old business to be finished by both. W D Scott will occupy room 4 and Bb Frank Buie room 5, continuing in their line and inviting past clients and new customers to seek service. August 1, 100%
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