Happenings in Clifton Trade Territory and Nearby Visits
Regular roundup from Clifton area notes visits by Clara Bakke and Ole Finstad from Houston, Ottelie Olson in Hico, Richeys of Hamilton visiting M. P. Rier. Dahl bought land near Norse for 100 dollars. Josephine Grimland and Bernt Olson wed on April 8. Ola J. Saervold spoke on Norway at Norse Lutheran church. Theo Jack, company horse and jack died at Fort Worth Stock Show. cost 2500 dollars. Trustee election winners were D. C. Epps and E. E. Prescher. Womack Telephone elected G. M. Ammons and D. C. Epps. W. F. Johle is secretary-treasurer. Easter Egg Hunt at Ammons home enjoyed by children and parents. talks of extending school two weeks. Ed Lockett reported favorable recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottelie Olson
Hico
R. Richey
Joe Richey
Hamilton
M. P. Rierson
H. O. Dahl
Norse
Elias Nelson
Josephine Grimland
Bernt Olson
Ola J. Saervold
Norway
Norse Lutheran Church
Lindesnaess
North Cape
Theo
G. M. Ammons
Ed Lockett
Coyote Roswell News Summary of Local Happenings
Cold spells damaged corn especially on low ground and many crops are down but recovering. Farmers plan to skip cotton planting until rain. Small grain prospects described as the sorriest ever. Easter egg hunt at Mr Sears attended by Sunday school children. Mrs Long and daughter visited Mrs Jim Smith. Rev Thomas preached at Coon Creek. Phillipson sick list, Mrs Bearden improving. P M Britt from Hill County visited his mother at Smiths Bend. Singing at Terant Bittains. Merrivale school closed for term.
Prairie conditions and local notices from Womack area
The piece notes dry winds hurting corn and some farmers turning to cotton while others press corn after frost. Health is generally good and Mrs. Cameron recovers from the arrival of twins. Ed Lockett lies in critical condition after a horseback accident. doctors have not revived him. A newly organized Womack Live Stock Company suffers a loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cameron
F. M. Lockett
May Visitors and Health Update In Fairy Community
Sunday in May notes visits from Mr and Mrs Simp Simpson and Mrs Will Gardner in Fairy last week. Dr Gray remains ill. Mrs Young and daughter Nancy of Brownwood are visiting the community. RAMBLER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Young
Nancy
Brownwood
Rambler
Up Before the Bar
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont praises Dr King s New Life Pills as a trusted family medicine for chills constipation biliousness and sick headache noting they are essential and sold for 25 cents at Price Walton s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N H. Brown
Pittsfield
Dr. King
New Life
Price & Walton’s
Walker passes through Gaines ville Texas on 10000 mile trek
W B Jones begun a Dallas to Nome to Dallas wager of 10000 miles in 400 days and passed Gainesville Texas on day 1. He plans to reach Nome by mid September and start his return. He carries no money and must fund his trip by begging along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Texas
W. B. Jones
Dallas
Nome
Alaska
Rhode Island Reds for sale by Maurice Hill in Texas
Prize winning Rhode Island Reds offered by Maurice Hill in Meridian Texas. Prices listed are 1 50 for 15 birds and 2 00 for 30 birds. Contact Box 77 for details and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C
Rhode Island Reds
Maurice Hill
Meridian
Texas
Oldest American paint firm questions efficiency and durability
A Clifton Texas letter from I W Devoe & Co to J M Prather asserts the company’s claim as the oldest U S paint firm founded in 1754 and proposes making a paint that uses the fewest gallons and lasts longest. Oscar J Rea & Co is noted as a distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Texas
America
I. W. Devoe & Co
P. S
Oscar J. Rea & Co
Americans Are Unhappy Despite Freedom and Education
Prof Albion W Small of the University of Chicago argues in a Chicago Woman's Club message that freedom and education breed responsibility and hardship. He says unhappiness spurs progress as people recognize inequalities and strive to address them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arpil
Albion W. Small
University of Chicago
Chicago Woman’s Club
Oklahoma cattle ban eyed by Osage grazing dispute
A Guthrie meeting of general attorneys discusses injunctions against unloading Texas cattle in Osage county for grazing. Frisco, Katy, and Santa Fe reportedly halt cattle shipments to the Osage nation. Over 30,000 Texas cattle have already moved to Osage lands this season, with 10,000 in transit now. The crucial issue is whether interior department oversight applies to Osage lands leased to cattlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Guthrie
Osage County
Texas
Frisco
Katy
Santa Fe
Pawhuska
Interior Department
West
Osage Nation
Easter Services Draw Large Local Attendance
Sunday afternoon Easter services drew strong attendance. The Baptist ladies raised 4.73 dollars from an Easter egg hunt Saturday. Several residents traveled to Gatesville and Waco for church events and visits. Children’s Day at the Methodist church is planned for the second upcoming Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Oxford
Gatesville
J. N. Bowden
C. H. Jones
Waco
M. E. Church South
Itasca Debuts Early Autos Stirring Hill County
Itasca Texas reports growing automobile fever as two new cars arrive. Pat E Hooks owns a 40 horsepower touring car for seven, John R Wilson a 20 horsepower five passenger car, and W H Coffman runs a 10 horsepower runabout, the first auto in Hill County. Residents frequently travel to Dallas to view cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itasca
Texas
Pat E. Hooks
John R. Wilson
W H. Coffman
Hill County
Dallas
Bal lard's Snow Liniment Adenduring Pain Relief
Bal lard's Snow Liniment offered as a universal cure for rheumatism cuts sprains sore throat lame back and contracted muscles. Sold by Price and Mitchell in a bottle priced at 25 cents 50 cents or 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Price & Mitchell
Senator Perkins Visits McKinney for Short Home Stop
Senator Tom W. Perkins arrived in McKinney for a few days as the state Senate adjourns until Thursday. He says the people have all the legislation they want at present and that the peace act will be enabled.
Norse Defeat Meridian 4 to 1 in Local Baseball Clip
Last Monday the Norse beat Meridian 4 to 1 in a local baseball game. A. Hammer, recently at Marlin, returned to Clifton for a short visit. Also listed is a brood mare, 16 hands, seven years old, in foal, cash price 150 dollars if sold now. Oscar J. Rea & Co. offer Rings Little Liver Pills for headache, constipation, and biliousness. Sold by Price & Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norse
Meridian
Norse Boys
Oscar J. Rea
Obituary Notice and Local Items From Clifton Area
Geo Hamilton died at his home two miles east of Iredell after a sickness of some time. He is buried at River Side Cemetery. A Texas pin is lost near Clifton. return to Will Wolford at Rea & Co's Saddle and Harness Shop for a reward. May 21 is set for the Whitney public school term closing. W H Miles and wife visit from Valley Mills seeking outdoor exercise. An ad promotes Dallard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism and neuralgia with claimant Price & Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hamilton
Iredell
River Side Cemetery
Texas
Clifton
Will Wolford
Rea & Co
Dallard
Price & Walton
One brood mare for only $50 Oscar J Rea
Classified note lists a brood mare for sale at a price of 50 dollars with contact or seller name Oscar J Rea. The text is brief and lacks additional details about breed age or provenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J
Rea
Hillsboro Firemen Elect Sponsor for State Convention
Hillsboro Texas April 13 Fire department members elected Miss Maggie Jones sponsor for the State convention of firemen to be held at Gainesville in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Texas
One 3 year old Hambletonian Gelding for sale
Oscar J Rea and Co advertise a 3 year old Hambletonian gelding offered for 115 dollars cash. The listing notes immediate sale by the dealer and payment in cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J, Rea & Co
Notice to Horse Owners at Clifton on east rail line
Notice to horse owners offering W. D. Mackey’s fine stallion and two young jacks for inspection on Clifton’s east side of the railroad. Terms eight dollars to insure cost. Mackey not responsible for accidents. Bee Luxative Cough Syrup advertised for coughs colds croup and bronchial affections with gentle laxative effects sold by Price & Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Mackey
Clifton
Price & Walton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clara Bakke
Houston
Ole M. Finstad
Jack
Distemper
Fort Worth
D. C. Epps
E. E. Prescher
Womack Telephone Company
W. F. Johle
Roswell
Womack
Walker
J. M. Prather
W. H. Gray, D. O
Joceee
The
Turnersville
Hollis
Austin
Presbyterian Church
Porter Bennet
J. A. Bellenany
Dale
J. M. Mitchell
H. N. Doris
Walter
Festan
Edward Co
Dick Barkley
Dunk Barkley
Vera Oxford
Mat Kyle
Jones County
J. H. Jones
Methodist Church
Theireus
Senator Perkins
McKinney
A. Hammer
Marlin
Clifton Marble Works
AGEN
Whitney Public School
W. H. Miles
Valley Mills
Hillsboro Firemen
Opera House
Toby
Practical Business
New York City
School of Care
Pitch Ave
Bam
Seocia
Sharthend
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