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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
4
A Clifton Record item notes East and West streets near Presbyterian and Methodist churches need attention. It mentions efforts by students at a local collage and describes law and order concerns around a prison case, including a pardon decision affecting Mr. Mahany and the governor.
Fragmentary text references Missouri revenue, cobalt, poultry, and unvalued items. Lacks clear events, dates, or entities. Unable to determine concrete subject, outcome, or proper nouns from the fragment.
The Record invites readers to discuss the local school tax issue, noting some citizens oppose the tax. The page seeks space for opinions and arguments on which side of the question voters should stand and why.
Rtabbi Leon Harrison of St. Lovin asks where in the South children toil in mills as millions of workers. The Record notes the rabbi’s claim and requests confirmation, while cautioning about the source wording.
Unclear OCR text mentions a meeting and a vote at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Davietsnn. It notes two college students leaving home for the first year away and hints at social tensions. The passage is garbled with many misspellings, but references a Monday vote and a resulting expectation about student behavior and opinions.
Last Tuesday evening at Rev and Mrs W M Lewis residence the H G C hosted a reception for Lutheran College faculty and students. Mayor Schow welcomed the visitors to Clifton and urged all to enjoy a pleasant evening. Prots Tent led the music, and Miss Girimiani Georgie Swenson and Miss Peterson contributed songs. Old-time games and tempting refreshments followed as the event ended with attendees calling it profitable and enjoyable.
Clifton Commercial ClubHeld a regular session chaired by J. W. Butler on February 15. Talk focused on a proposed Clifton area creamery with Minnesota and Oklahoma representatives detailing dairy diversification and costs estimated at 3500 to 4000 dollars. A committee was appointed to survey readiness. The group also advanced plans for a new double deck bridge over the Bosque to aid Clifton and nearby towns, with a potential bond election. The meeting touched on banking reform and currency measures as reported by M. Chetan, noting a Dallas News summary of Cureton’s banking system critique.
The Waters-Pierce Oil Company tanks containing gasoline naptha and kerosene burned early this morning near Hillsboro Texas. Two tanks exploded with force endangering Katy Railroad property. Local residents warned to avoid the area while firefighters battled the blaze. The Electric Theatre advertised nightly entertainment for readers seeking distraction.
Application for a full pardon for Cole Younger, former Jesse James gang member, imprisoned after the Northfield bank raid, conditional pardon in 1s. Sentenced after over a quarter century, described as enraged by railroad promotion near Homeless Summit, MO. Also notes a social gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Joble near Womack with a large Clifton crowd enjoying a party.
Mrs Linnie B Turner wife of Bob Turner of Coyote born in Coryell County in 1483 and joined the Methodist Church South after early life. She was the mother of four and died after months of illness. Her family describes her as a faithful Christian wife mother and daughter whose life built a strong spiritual foundation and whose death brings peace and hope of the resurrection. Sorrowing relatives seek comfort in the memory of her steadfast faith.
A February fire in Hillsboro Texas gutted the Busy Bee Restaurant on West Elm Street after a gasoline tank explosion. Owner Jack Turk also lost the building and multiple brick structures nearby. Damage to dry goods, stocks, and other businesses totaled about 20 000 dollars, largely insured.
Aillaboro Texas February 15 Simon B Hudson convicted of second degree murder in Luther Taylor killing at Aquilla last January. Jury deliberated thirty four hours before sentencing him to seven years confinement in the penitentiary.
Austin Texas Feb 16 The house yesterday afternoon passed finally the bill providing for the establishment of a new state arrival in West Texas. San Angelo El Paso and Amarillo are said to be after the location of the new inflow.
Missing red male calf about ten months old reported Saturday January 0 from farm in Crantill's Gap Texas Benn Johnson offers Liberal reward for information leading to recovery. contact Benn Johnson Crantill's Gap Tex.
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