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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1926
Page
8
A Tec. 28-T defendant pleaded guilty to unlawfully killing an animal. He claimed he saw the animal near a bustay and when the shot proved true he found the dead doe on the fourth door. He received a $10 fine and a compliment for honesty.
Local note from Plymouth Virginia reports President Coolidge considering arrangements to take Col John C. Coolidge to Washington. A Vermont governor letter to the White House prompted the discussion as to the elder Coolidge possibly receiving a Lieutens or other role.
A convict at the county jail near Waco escapes by claiming a Christmas wish to be with his wife. Malley Warden cites governing desire as motive and reports he was recaptured near the Wike Farm after contacting Blue Ridge Farm officials for transport. He had about a month and twenty days left to serve and will be held in Waco awaiting penitentiary transfer.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Polk announce the sale of all household goods at the M Pederson place starting January 4. Me and Mrs Polk are also celebrating a new daughter born Christmas evening.
In Cranfills Gap on Christmas Eve White Mears Ornce Stanford and Stephen McFadden were hunting a bogey. A shotgun discharged injuring Stanford who died days later at Hamilton Sanitarium. The article notes extended family, community sorrow, and funeral arrangements as mourners gathered.
Mrs. Burr reports unlawful robins in the city and asks police protection and enforcement of ordinances as birds are allegedly shot. Dallas officials urge humane care while a cold wave brings requests for water for birds. Local civic groups meet to discuss improvements as residents recall old ties and community duties.
The Clifton city council discusses municipal electric power in a disputed sale context noting projected profits, tax effects, and the aim to keep the plant self supporting. Residents pledge loyalty to using city light services as new connections come online. Local notices recount holiday visits and a car theft report near Meridian.
Newspaper notes Governor Miriam A Ferguson grants a conditional pardon to Richard Ardon after he left a penitentiary with his wife later petitioning Dallas citizens for clemency. Ardon had been convicted of burglary tied to a robbery near White Rock.
Hillsboro Texas December 22 W Wat Willard age 2 was found naked and frozen beside Biome Tuesday morning after his father Mr Vi land left home in night clothes about four o clock searching for his missing child. Relatives say the child died from exposure and three men and Dr L W Helm and family from Waco visited for the holidays.
The Queen Theatre's weekly program features a mix of Westerns and Fox News shows including The Mystery of Let Raich and The Crew's Cyclase with new Break Western formats. Additional acts include A Cloudy Romance and The Dressmaker from Paris with Ernest Torrence, plus Pathe to Paradise and a Fox Special Sally of the Band. Family attendance and holiday visitors are noted with local theatre listings.
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