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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
4
The Clifton Record urges charity during Christmas and notes its weekly printing, holiday greetings, and a history of nine years without a missed issue except after Clifton’s big fire. It asks readers to settle bills and promises continued community coverage despite political opinions.
A cautious note asks Santa Claus to be careful during visits, stressing gentleness and preventing hurt to anyone. The request emphasizes kindness and safety for all during holiday customs.
Mrs Hunter of Ashville N C is guest of Miss Grace Lewis who entertained friends Friday afternoon from four to six. The home wore holly wreaths evergreens and mistletoe. A salad course was served and guests dispersed with warm wishes for future visits.
Prominent citizen August Pederson left 1.75 for Dallas News and county paper renewal. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cooper returned from Aspermont where he builds rock houses. H F Harmel also left 1.75 for year ahead subscriptions. Tom McSpadden left with crews for Santa Fe railroad work at Nolanville. The Clifton State Institute shareholders meeting is in session at Meridan with directors to be elected. J M Jenson, Cashier.
Fragments describe a youth rally involving August Pederson from Cranfills Gap traveling from Sanitarigas to Temple with multiple names and roles mentioned, but text is garbled and partly unreadable.
Fire swept through a ten room house owned by Mrs. E. B. Carruthers and caused extensive damage in Kopperl Bosque County. The blaze injured Roy Harris whose mule driven wagon ran away near Valley Mills last week. Christmas visitation and leisure notes accompany brief community items in this Bosque County snapshot.
A new financial institution named First Guaranty State Bank organizes in Bosque County with key figures including Bird, C, Hamilton, and Chambers involved. The group forms a local bank to serve the community.
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