Readmission To Union Does Not End Post-War Nightmare
The 1870 Texas readmission marked by Gen. J J Reynolds transfer of power and Grant's act restoring statehood, with Gov. Edmund J Davis pushing measures for a state militia and a state police. Senate clashes over martial law and habeas corpus followed the House approval, amid arrests of quorum breakers.
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Union
Texas
J.J. Reynolds
Grant
Lone Star
Confederacy
Edmund J. Davis
Ira H. Evans
House
Senate
Persia
Davis
Evans
Morgan Hamilton
U.S. Senate
Assia Garage Sale Fever and Texas Reconstruction Era
A vivid Bay area style garage sale feature recalls Bosque County events with 196 sales and seller buyer banter. The piece shifts to Texas politics, detailing Governor Edmund J. Davis and Radical Republicans during Reconstruction, including martial law, dissolved posts, delayed elections, and the end of Reconstruction as federal troops leave.
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Cer
United States
Davis
Grant
Texas
Summer Garden: Be careful what you wish for
The writer reflects on hopes for a bumper fruit crop after avoiding late freezes this year. They describe planting, pruning, and the yearly odds of a successful season as they await fruit, bluebonnets, and a possible grape crop amid spring warmth and hard work. Zack’s health and help are noted as crucial to handling a likely abundant harvest.
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Zack
Piano moved from church to home by Trinity Lutheran volunteers
reader recounts a garage sale piano move by six to eight men with a pallet and plywood aiding the effort across the street in Clifton. author Kristi Poole praises the church community while noting playful but uncertain invitations during the long journey.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Clifton
Clifton ISD Board and City Economic Development Meeting Lineup
Clifton Independent School District Board of Economic Development City of Clifton Economic Development Corporation set meetings for Tuesday April 27 at 7 p.m. in Clifton Civic Center Council Chambers Bosque County Commissioners Court meets Monday May 10 at 9 a.m. at the Bosque County Courthouse Meridian Clifton City Council meets Tuesday May 11 at 6 p.m.
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Clifton Middle School
Clifton Planning and Zoning Commission
Council Chambers
Clifton Civic Center Commissioners’ Court
Bosque County Commissioners’ Court
Bosque County
Meridian
City of Clifton Economic Development Corporation
Clifton City Council
Clifton Civic Center
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Clifton Record
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West Fifth Street
P.O. Box
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Dennis Phillips
Carol Spacer
Melanie Harvey
Tammy Shelton
Timmy Klene
Kay Ortiz
Caitlin Smith
Charte Gandy Georga Bel
John Paulson
Perrie Stanford
Cliftonrecord
Cifton
Iblishec
Thes
County Publishing
Vague County Publishing LP
Ron Record
Cisionrecord
Kristi Poole
The
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Clifton Independent School District Board of
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