22 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
1
A farmer explains the importance of choosing Deering Twine carefully. He notes variations in spin length and strength and warns that a dollar's worth may not equal value if twine is not full strength and length.
Meridian notes report visits by officials and editors, court actions including a manslaughter verdict of three years, and various local deals and marriages. Mentions include Baldridge of Clifton Record, Will Taylor’s damages, jurors drawn for county and district court, and several land and marriage entries.
A Midland party led by Mr and Mrs John M Cowden with several ladies and Rev J C Burkett departs for the Holy Land. Burkett, former pastor of the First Baptist Midland, has arranged the trip through his connections for this journey.
A brief thanks from O. Schults to Show Bros and friends after resigning from the industry in China and moving away. The issue also notes Clifton visit by Mosheim farmer, a Limestone county murder verdict for S. S. Winn, manslaughter verdicts, a change of venue, and Valley Mills Eastern Star attendees with degree work and refreshments in Clifton.
The fire tracted meeting at this church began last night led by Pastor Rev J B Pletcher. Rev J P Gilliam of Uvalde will assist starting Sunday. The meetings will continue indefinitely and everyone is invited to attend the services.
Washington April The House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads asks Representative Sheppard to press a bill to prohibit the Post Office Department from furnishing envelopes with a return card printed in the corner. The House appropriations for post offices halted this practice for a year but exempted existing contracts. The Sheppard bill aligns with Postal Commission recommendations to stop the department from selling printed envelopes.
A brief thanks from Mr and Mrs Johnson of Turnersville Texas for the kindness and assistance shown during their illness and after the death of their daughter. They extend blessings to all who helped.
William Kemp killed a six foot long diamondback rattlesnake on a vacant South Clifton lot last Saturday. The reptile, seven inches in diameter with fifteen rattles, reportedly threatened Mrs. W. S. Mixon before Kemp intervened. The snake was displayed in a local show window before being stored at Mixon’s home.
Notice invites members to attend Sunday service at 11 am on April 11 at First Presbyterian Church. All members should also attend Sunday school at 9 45 am and the four Bible classes in the usual afternoon time and place.
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