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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
5
Local tidbits describe phone 16 listings for Allison Miller and Oscar J. Rea & Co offering groceries candies fruits and garden seeds. Mentions visits by Mrs. John Elliott of Meridian and King Solomon auto sign painter recovering tops at Gilliam Garage with guaranteed work.
Will Cabler was out of town on business and expected to return by Tuesday. The brief item notes his absence and anticipated return, with no further details.
Mabray Randal of Walnut Springs was in town Saturday on business.
John E Swenson was a business visitor in Dallas the first of the week arriving to meet industry contacts and inspect facilities. He planned follow up meetings and returned later in the week.
Correspondent cards in plain ee edge and colors Carpenter to hers. If you have spring oats to sow see us about a grain drill. Oscar J. Rea & Co.
N. W. Hastings of near Meridian was here Wednesday buying supplies.
Sheriff Chas Romine from Meridian visited last Saturday afternoon on business. A note adds that painting a car can increase its value. King Solman and J K McSpadden were business visitors in Fort Worth earlier in the week.
Chas Dansby, a prominent Valley Mills banker, was seen in town on Monday. He is known for his leadership in local banking and community affairs.
Oscar J. Rea & Co. announces a limited supply of cut leaf sugar becoming available to customers. The notice notes ongoing supply constraints affecting pricing and distribution through the company’s regional network.
John Buswald of the Spring Creek community was here last Tuesday acquiring merchandise in a routine shopping stop.
Fresh Clifton bread every morning for dinner needs. Call us for orders and end of day supplies. Clifton Mercantile Co.
Mr and Mrs John Cole of Ohio were here Tuesday as guests of relatives and friends.
Terry Nelson of Crawfills Gap was in town Wednesday for business and to visit relatives, stopping briefly to connect with local residents.
For sale quality pigs and shoats advertised by Standefer Brothers at Clifton Market. They urge interested buyers to visit the market to view stock and arrange purchases.
A mix of local notices, including rubber goods sales, and residents like S N Larson and O S Bakke renewing subscriptions for their old home papers. Eggs and butter buyers advertise top prices, with Allison Miller and O J Colwick of Dallas visiting home folks and attending business.
Chris Canuteson, a Clifton resident and serviceman who served in France, arrived home last Friday.
P. C. Ladlum, a notable resident of Spring Creek, was in the community Tuesday for undisclosed local business and meetings with residents.
J. T. Forson Julius Rachurg and J. T. Torrence were business visitors in Meridian Tuesday afternoon.
Plant some of our Maine Triumphs and Maine Cobblers and you will get potatoes says Oscar J. Rea & Co. The terse ad hints at a catalog or seed offer from the firm, urging customers to invest in their varieties for bountiful harvests.
J W Rudasill from Meridian was in town on Tuesday on business and paid the Record an appreciated visit.
H. C. Odle and Wm. Cureton from Meridian spent Tuesday afternoon visiting friends in town during a brief outing.
Jim McSpadden and his father T A McSpadden spent time at the Clifton Garage again this week. The elder McSpadden remains in feeble health, while the trip appears to be routine and without need for services.
Tax payments for the Clifton Independent School District can be made at the Farmers Guarantee State Bank. This brief notice informs residents where to settle school taxes and provides the official payment location.
Local craftsman Scow Brothers of Clifton Texas offer custom hand-made boots or shoes in any material and style. Contact by mail for measure blanks to design your own footwear.
Miss Minnie White and her brother Sergeant Warren C. White spent the weekend in Cleburne visiting friends and relatives.
Carl Braune of Route One left a dollar seventy five to pay for the Dallas News and his old home paper while in town last Saturday, signaling readers support for local press.
The Record acknowledges a one dollar payment from Mrs. B C Hill of Walnut Springs to cover her newspaper subscription for another year. She sent the funds to keep receiving the paper.
Old car needs a new convertible top and repaint. King Solman, auto and sign painter, will perform the work at Gilliam’s Garage, with likely completion and cost details to follow.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Young and daughter traveled from Meridian last Saturday, accompanied by Miss Aline Robertson, to attend the local gathering.
Old cars repainted and made to look like new. King Solman Au works with a sign painter in an office and shop at Gilliam's Garage.
C C Westley manager reports sale offerings at the Model Gin including meal cake and hulls along with McAl ester store coal for sale at the gin. tfc
County Superintendent Harlan Powell from Meridian spent Tuesday on regular rounds to tour local schools and assess facilities and progress.
Local merchants advertise consignments as H. S. Pearson invites customers to bring furs to T. R. James' shop after noon daily.
H S Pearson advertises seeking furs offering the highest market price paid daily after twelve o clock at T R James blacksmith.
E W Parks of Venus has been here this week visiting his mother Mrs F J Parks and his sisters Mesdames Wood and Kugle.
R. J. Buro of route 2 Valley Mills visited the city last Saturday and left a dollar to the old county paper to support another year of publication.
J. E. Wilson of route 2 Clifton called on Saturday and left the cash for his Dallas News and old home paper another year in advance.
Olaf Westgaard and Miss Eva Mijaal departed last Friday for the Eastern Markets to purchase dry goods and millinery for the Clifton Mercantile Co. The trip aims to replenish stock and expand offerings for the firm.
Barred Rock eggs from good utility stock and extra good layers offered for hatching at $1.00 per 15. Mrs. Thos. L. Gillespie. 47-4tc.
R F Moore was noted as a business visitor in North Texas the first of the week. His return was marked by an oily look on his face, inviting readers to guess where he had been.
A compact town garage ad invites customers to Clifton Garage offering oils gasoline casings inner tubes and accessories. The message emphasizes customer appreciation and generic services.
The Parent Teacher Association will meet at the High School Auditorium next Friday after noon at 4 o clock February 14. Attendees who have not paid annual dues of 15 cents are asked to bring payment to the meeting.
Tom Bradstreet of Twitty arrived in the city last Saturday night for a brief visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bradstreet and other relatives.
King Solman advertises painting signs of all kinds including boards glass electric banners show cards and road signs with gold leaf signs a specialty. Office and work at Gilliam's Garage. Ite
Robert Anz of Mosheim on Route One sent a check from his home last Saturday to renew his old home paper the Dallas News for another year, marking a continued subscription renewal.
Rev E S Sansom visited Crawfills Gap Monday afternoon and night and helped launch a movement to organize a Boy Scout troop there. The clergyman worked with friends during the visit to promote the project and recruit local participants.
Walter E Brandes of Clifton Texas offers a riding planter a cultivator and a walking middle buster in good running shape at a cheap price. Also has some corn to sell. 48 21p.
Bob Brown who lives below Valley Mills in the Ocee community was here Saturday and Sunday the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. Brown is expecting a big wheat crop this year.
Marian N Grimland of Clifton Texas advertises eggs from two pens of Rhode Island Reds at 1.00 and 1.50 per 15 with prompt delivery. Directly tied to blue ribbon and silver cup winners. Orders invited.
Mr and Mrs Frank Theile and their young daughter visited from route one Valley Mills last Monday and left a check to pay for the Dallas News and their old county paper for another year.
FE. T. Johnson announces reopening of the blacksmith shop offering first-class iron work and plumbing services. He invites customers to share in his business and to call on him for needed plumbing and metalwork.
Leaf Sugar shipment arrives with Allison Miller noted. Lite description accompanies the item.
Landgraf of Coyote visited the city yesterday for business, meeting local officials and touring facilities. The visit highlighted potential cooperation and investment opportunities for the region.
Rev. H. W. Estrem, visiting from Cranfill Gap, spent Monday afternoon at the office, assisting with church-related tasks and leaving a note of appreciation for the completed job.
Paul Seedig of Route 2 Clifton Texas offers two Jersey cows for sale or trade for War Savings Stamps or Liberty Bonds. Contact address appears as 48-2 for potential exchanges.
Mr and Mrs Joseph O Treppo of Detroit Michigan are visiting Mrs Treppo’s parents Mr and Mrs W D Ferris. Mr Treppo recently received his discharge from aviation service and has spent months stationed at Carruthers Field Fort Worth.
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