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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1928
Page
3
Gatesville February 6 Rough tests on the BR E Powell place show drilling down about 1000 feet in brick shale near Gatesville with no gas encountered. A crooked hole caused delays but has been straightened and progress is rapid again. The Veet well project had faced only this difficulty so far.
The Courier-Journal reports a signed copy of General Robert E. Lee's farewell address has been found in Louisville. The document, attributed to Col. Charley Marshall, is valued at 25 million and deemed among America's most valuable papers, alongside the Declaration and Constitution. An unnamed attorney reportedly owned the manuscript, which bears the date April 10 1848.
Clifton College notes report Adeline Pierson on recent visits, a chorus program, and a gathering at the Nelson home. Students toured Weatherford games, the college orchestra performed, and Bernice Webhont faces an appendicitis operation with recovery hopeful. The basketball team won 43 13 on home court, with two conference games upcoming. The Methodist Church Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm are listed alongside community notices.
Local residents and visitors are listed with names and stays at various homes including Mr and Mrs W H Jangn, Mr and Mrs Percy Wilkerson, and Master Malon Moore. Burglary at W A Simpson’s store. repairs noted on Main Street telephone poles. A church program covers national dangers youth needs temperance and law enforcement with multiple speakers and hymns.
Inrespel Coroe uine references a church clerk and treasurer with names resembling Mossalte Mure and Edith HNL. The fragmentary text lists a banday school and a person named Maldelle Ten We Mical, suggesting a program or committee roster within a parish.
Two Santa Fe railroad workers are killed on Temple Street after a shooting near Grace Church. W J Henry Jerson, a conductor, and Henderson die from head and neck wounds respectively. A pistol was found near Henderson. Hull's weapon is missing. Investigation links motive to job loss and long-standing grievances. Henderson leaves a wife and four children.
Burglars robbed four Billsboro stores in a daytime spree. The men escaped as police pursued them through town. Local residents reported broken windows and missing merchandise across the affected shops.
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