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Canyon City News

Location

Canyon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1908

Page

2

Randall County Commissioners Tie to New Full Rendition Law

The four Randall County commissioners work through a week of property valuation under the new full rendition law as they raise and equalize values. The court, led by the ailing county judge, adopts an oath for board members to ensure taxes reflect true value, with land and personal property adjustments nearing a doubling of tax values from last year.

S. B. Lofton R. E. Baird J. D. Knicely M. S. Park Board of Equalization Randall County

Methodist Revival Brings Unity and Growth in Town

Sunday morning Rev. A P Lowery opened a Methodist revival that continued through the week. The Claude News notes strong unity and renewed faith as members from Methodist Baptist and Christian groups joined to support and witness many conversions. Immersion rites under three ministers drew 800 attendees, boosting church memberships across denominations.

A. P. Lowery Lowrey Abe Mulkey Mr. Lowery Rev Claude The Claude News Bennett Baptist Church Oklahoma Bro. Lowery Methodist Clark White

Truth by Alone Proves the Assertion

A concise statement asserts that solitude alone confirms the validity of a claim, presenting a philosophical stance on proof through solitary evidence and inward certainty.

Cutting Down the Weeds Progress on West Evelyn Sidewalks

The ongoing effort to clear weeds continues on West Evelyn, with sidewalks now mostly free of overgrowth though some areas remain uncleared. Local workers and volunteers persist to improve pedestrian safety and curb appeal.

West Evelyn

New Masonic Officers for Canyon City Chapter and Blue Lodge

Canyon City Chapter No 298 R A M elected Ll. J Bant G Pi Geo A Brandon E K Sam B Lofton E S Harry Howell secretary R G Oldham treasurer Blue Lodge officers for the year Kr A Sowder W M H J Cavet S W C R Burrow J W B T Johnson chaplain LL Hunt secretary Ed Pipkin treasurer L L Monroe ry ler At the communication one candidate was raised one passed and eight petitions for initiation were received and referred to committees The Masonic fraternity at Canyon City is enjoying healthy growth.

Canyon City KR. A. Sowder W. M H. J. Cavet S. W C. R. Burrow J. W B.T. Johnson Ll. L. Hunt Ed Pipkin L. L. Monroe Masonic Fraternity

Low Rate to Albuquerque for National Irrigation Congress

The Pecos and Northern Texas Railway with the Eastern Railway of New Mexico offer reduced trains for the 16th National Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque, September 24 to October 16, 1905. Tickets on sale September 11 to October 9. return by October 31. Canyon City round trip $12.50. D I Meyers Amarillo Texas QM Davis Canyon City Texas.

National Irrigation Congress Albuquerque New Mexico Pecos & Northern Texas Railway Eastern Railway of Canyon City Texas

Canyon City Court Chooses Special Judge Amid Judge's Illness

County Court opened Monday with Judge Henson unable to attend. The Canyon City bar elected J C Hunt as special judge to serve until the county judge can act, expected next week. Civil docket heard and adjourned to next week. Probate docket set for today.

Henson Canyon City J.C. Hunt

Reduced Fourth of July Rail Rates Announced

Round trip tickets go on sale July 1 and 4 for BP and N T Ry, 8 K of T Ry, and E Ry of NM to all points, including West of Texico. One fare for the round trip, final return by July 5.

N. T. Ry 8. K T. Ry E. Ry N. M Texico

Courthouse Contractor Reports Material Purchases In St Louis

A courthouse contractor writes from St Louis that he is buying material and making other arrangements for his job. He says in a few days he will be with us and the work will be pushed. Scale books at this office.

St. Louis

Ice plants and appliances advertise at Canyon Mercantile Co

Ice and deliveries offered by The Star Mill and Elevator Co with phone 170. Helen Carter advertises art instruction at phone 103. Canyon Mercantile Co. promotes refrigerators at low prices and double lawn swings. Sewing and binder auction details include Misses Isabel and Beulah Prichard and W. Ek. Bates with partial garbled text.

The Star Mill & Elevator Co Canyon Mercantile Co

Catfish Weighs Seventy Pounds Caught in Pecos River

Jo A. Edwards told The News that a Lake Arthur New Mexico friend recently pulled a seventy pound catfish from the Pecos River, signaling a remarkable large catch for the area.

Jo A. Edwards Lake Arthur N. M Pecos River

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Commissioners’ Court West Houston Blue Lodge D. I. Meyers Amarillo, Texas QM. (. Davis Helen Carter Phone 103 Isabel Beulah Prichard An & Foot McCormick W. Ek. Bates Deering Harvesters Deering the Canyon Mercantile Company Nigger Head Maitland Globe Cattle Dip Crowdus Bros. & Hume Co John Begain
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