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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
4
The note thanks friends and patrons for 1915 patronage and expresses wishes for happiness and prosperity in 1916. It pledges honest dealings and courteous treatment, hoping for continued support in the new year.
A local buyer urges farmers to bring cream butter eggs and poultry, promising the highest market prices and consistent prompt payments, stressing long-standing practice of fair value and dependable settlement.
Regular service in German on Saturday January 1st with a celebratory Lord's Supper after the sermon. Sermon text and preparatory address noted. Announcements include a post service business meeting of the congregation and parochial school items.
An infant died in a house fire while parents Riggles McCutcheon and his wife were away picking cotton. The oldest child was three. The house and contents were destroyed. The article attributes the tragedy to exaggerated financial plans and unchecked desires in the family's spending.
Local residents report moves and visits around Meridian Turnereville and Norse. John Abels plans to relocate near Carlton in coming days while Pendletos buys Cate place on the mountain. Church activities include a Baptist board meeting in Mor son and possible county missionary hire. Orphan Home offering at Waco raises 4.05. Christmas shopping and family visits continue at German Valley and Spring Creek. Stork train records a baby born at Fairylooy, with residents sharing meals and greetings.
Bell County Texas becomes dry after local option election results in the closing of saloons and beer joints. Over the past month establishments exited gradually as stock, leases, and licenses expired following the vote.
Independent school districts are exempt from a state tax rule limiting school taxes to property valuation for state and county taxes. The Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeals decision, reversing the trial court, with Chief Justice Philips noting the law's aim to keep communities free in property assessments for school taxation.
A 104 year old man, Sam Toran, was issued an exemption certificate Wednesday at the County Tax Assessor's office allowing him to vote without the poll tax. The document confirms his eligibility based on age and status.
Charles Johnson of Glen Rose figured in a wreck between Cleburne and Glen Rose on Christmas night. The car was partially wrecked but the occupants escaped serious injury in the incident near Cleburne.
A wary reflection on sustaining a local paper, where some readers pay reliably and others default. The speaker notes a form of justice awaiting the freeloaders, promising consequences as inevitable as the paper’s mission to serve truth and community.
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