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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1923

Page

8

Former Bobque Citizen Dies in California

Sede and Mrs RH Buck report the death of RB Blackmore brother of Mrs Buck Cal Eccenare now reared in Bone s County, officer in the First Immunes during the Spanish War. He lived in Fort Worth, then moved to California about 20 years ago. Funeral services will be held at lasting details unavailable.

Sede RH. Buck R.B Blackmore Buck Eccenare Bones County Fort Worth Californis Ant Mia San Frenciaco Blackmore

Fatal shooting at Hamilton near Lampasas

In Lampasas Texas a fatal accident occurred at Hamilton, a few miles north of the city. Leo Williams died after a gun was accidentally discharged while a group of youths visited Miss Rosie Smith’s home. The weapon fired while it was being handled during an evening gathering, the bullet striking Williams in the right side.

Lampasas Texas Hamilton Leo Williams

Waterdale Mothers Bill Support Amid Senate Row

Actin Trans Feb 8 reports the January 11 water cradle vote to delay business to take up the Sheppard-Towner bill on second reading. Mrs A M McCallum says twenty two tried and two writtors pledge support for the measure in behalf of mothers and babies. She backs Senator Morris Sheppard and Governor Pat Neff with the bill’s provisions. Mrs Ralph Helm hosted a club meeting January 20 with discussion on American Historic Homes and visits to Mount Vernon Hermitage.

Actin Benatar ‘Woods A.M. McCallum Lew McCallum Morris Sheppard Pat M. Neff Ralph Helm T L. Gillespie

Clifton to Receive Sealed Bids for City Depository

The City Council of Clifton will receive bids for the City funds to terminate the City Depository for the year starting March 1, 1923 at the next regular meeting February 18, 1923. Only sealed bids will be considered and satisfactory bond is required.

Clifton

Sunday Law Enforcement Notice from 1923 County Attorney

Public notice from the County Attorney dated January 30 1923 explains Sunday law enforcement. It states penalties for proprietors or agents allowing public amusements on Sunday and outlines exemptions for provisions trade burial materials telegraph and telephone use and certain service businesses. It emphasizes the enforcement stance and that enforcement officers enforce the law rather than interpret it.

Jreginlatore County Attorney's Department

Berken Bekken died after illness at Clifton home

The obituary notes J B Bekken died last Tuesday at his Clifton home and was buried Thursday in Clifton Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by wife and five children John Oliver Fekken and three daughters present at death. Born in Norway nearly 76 years ago, he came to the U S at age ten, lived in Wisconsin, joined Lutheran church, and worked early in life. He faced a Sioux attack near Fort Buford, Montana, was wounded by an arrow, and later moved to Texas in 1872 to freight with ox teams. He owned a Clifton area farm for about fifty years and served as city alderman and bank trustee.

J.B. Bekken Clifton Clifton Lutheran Theo. Lerad Miciating John Oliver Fekken A. Nelson K. Snell Sra J. A. Bakke Guldbrands Dalen Norway United States Wisconsin Himelf Dakotas Montana Great Northwest Fort Buford Bekben Texas Bremond Mary Pederson l

Death of JOE COOPER the Temple infant

Jon Ray Cooper seven year old son of Mr and Mrs George Cooper died in the Temple Sanitarium after an operation for pleural effusion and weak heart. The body was brought to Clifton and buried in Old Clifton Cemetery. The family and relatives mourn with friends. Also notices for Scandinavian Lutheran Church services and a Grand Masquerade Ball at Live Oak Hall on Friday February 9.

Jon Ray Mra George Cooper Temple Sanitarium Clifton

Fourteen Thousand Votes for Texas School Funding Measure

Avastio Texas February reports the Texas House appropriated 18 million to supplement the school fund for the 1082 28 session, extending operate time by one month. The bill moves to the Senate where it was not voted on today. House passage with a veto risk from Governor implied by Rep. Satterwhite.

Avastio Texan House Senate Cote Agaiont i Satterwhite

Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Services Schedule

The notice lists Sunday School at 9 20 p m with no morning services. Garnereville hosts a 10 30 a m service and Clifton offers an English service at 1 80 p m. Rev A Bartling welcomes attendees.

Scandinavian Lutheran Church Pull Theodore Lerad Garnereville Clifton Beason

PARENT TEACHER PROGRAM TO BE RENDERED FEBRUARY 14 1928

A school program featuring Pigno Solo by Christine Walker and a performance of School Spirit by Mr Wilkerson followed by How to Create a Taste for Read. The event will include a third grade room presentation and a student choir.

Rroukam Pigno Solo Christine Walker Wilkerson

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