Norse School term closes with picnic and speeches
Fort Worth trip for Mrs Olson and others, local health report shows no flood damage. Norse School term ends with a picnic and concert led by Prof Batson and speakers Thos Elliott and Oscar Rea. Awards honor Tilden Anderson, Roy Vison, Alynda Olson for progress and best writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Batson
Thos. W. Elliott
Walnut Springs
Oscar J. Rea
Clifton
Theo
Col
Wick
Olron
Tilden
Anderson
Ford
Roy V. Ison
Vera Ford
0. M| Olson
Mils Alynda Olson
Whittier
Norse School successes and upcoming Norse Literary Society meeting
Prof R E Ford and Mrs Vera Ford praised for guiding the Norse School, with fall term teaching confirmed. Next meeting Saturday night April 25 features Theo Colwick opening, songs, and a debate on colonization of the Negro, with teams led by Cowen, Nelson, Olson and Grimland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Ford
Vera Ford
Norse Literary Society
Theo Colwick
Belinda Rosstad
Isaac Solberg
Magnus Colwick
John Solberg
Martin Owt Tun
Local Notes From Harmony Mississippi Gossip and Visits
Harmony residents report frequent rain and progress on copying Longfellow poems. McGregor visitors Henry Jenson bring relatives, while Miss Like Olson visits homefolks. Norse concert draws many local boys. Ole and Emil Aars listed as sick. Canute Eletson visiting friends. Loreng Lund named as matrimony candidate. J K Rystad fulfilled appointment at the schoolhouse Tuesday. BusTe Brown and Ji mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jenson
McGregor
Like Olson
Norse
Oscar Keesing
Ole Anderson
Emil Aars
Canute Eletson
Leek
Loreng Lund
J. K. Rystad
BusTe Brown
Muddy Weather Hurts Crops And Community News
Local notes report health in the community while heavy rain floods streets and damages crops. Residents mention school events and minor stock selling below tax values as a storm passes through Wednesday afternoon and again at night.
Cranfills Gap votes on school tax funds and need for expansion
The Cranfills Gap school district plans to submit a school tax proposal to voters after completing legal steps. The district cites urgent funding needs for current expenses and better facilities. Names mentioned include August Pederson and their son John, Ole Finstad, Ruby Quest, Mrs C G Bronstad, Lora Buttershell, Dr T Coston, and O K Bronsted, with local references to a San Antonio trip and a wolf hunt anecdote. The tone reflects a midwestern small town newspaper snapshot of community notices and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranfills
August Pederson
John
San Antonio
Ole Finstad
Ruby Quest
Clifton
C.G. Bronstad
Lora Buttershell
Carlton
Announcement Column for Democratic Primary July 28 1906
Announcements list candidates for county offices with party primary pending on July 28 1906. Foy Die ug CPADELROAD G L LOCKETT for County Clerk Robert Newiens for County Treasurer Willis Turner reelection for County Attorney B Raber won for Sheriff WONER RANDAL FRANK HORNGUCKLE reelection for GEO Mr NICHOLS for Tax Collector GEO Me AMMONS for Compassioner and other local posts and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane
Foy Die
Ug Cpadelroad
G L Lockett
Ee Owel
Newiens
Willis Turner
Raberwon
Cleatson
Thos, W. Elliott
Randal Frank Hornguckle
Mr Nichols
Resiecon
Geo
Me Ammons
Small Cyclone Strikes Old Clifton Damaging Property
A small cyclone struck Old Clifton yesterday afternoon around four o'clock causing extensive damage in the colored section and to the Old Clifton school building used for white children. Homes and the Clifton Roller Mills suffered damage, with a negro church destroyed and a baby unharmed after being blown from a residence. Fire crews saved the engine room and nearby property despite the blaze burning through the iron roof. the incident occurred amid a crowded scene at Reeder Hall during a political gathering by Jed C. Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Town
Ruel Smith
Abe
Laura Bass
Earl Smiths
P. E. Schow & Bros
Clifton Roller Mills
Jand
Reeder Hall
Jed C. Adams
Kaufman
Bailey
Schow Bros Mill Fire Causes Heavy Loss
Fire at Schow Bros mill caused by an escaped flame. cool heads onlookers prevented panic. Damage to plate glass and front of the house. losses to building stock and machinery about 50,000 with 46,000 insured, total about 314,000 including insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schow Bros
Louis Prickels
Clifton Electric Light Co Promises Electric Lights City Wide
A Clifton firm pledges to install electric lighting for customers, avoiding dangerous kerosene lamps. The company vows to go any reasonable distance in the city to complete the conversion and protect sight and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Electric Light CO
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Bie
S.F. Larsen
Clifton, Tex
Sal Price
Tion
Aard Be
Alma Nelson
Longfellow
Ole Wolkin
Ray
Parke, Davis & GO
Detroit
Ron Yacs Er
Price & Mitchel
Clits
Texas
Cranfills Gap
Old Clifton
Schow Bros. Mill
Paul E. Mon
Mg’r
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